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SELF CARE RITUALS TO PRACTICE DAILY – THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE

Posted on by Linda Baldwin

 

self-care-header-for-blogLEARN HOW IMPLEMENTING THESE 10 SIMPLE SELF CARE EXERCISES INTO YOUR DAILY ROUTINE CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOR THE BETTER! .

We’ve been taught to show compassion for others, but how often do we afford ourselves with that same level of kindness?  Truthfully we don’t, and I frequently wonder why we don’t treat ourselves as our own best friend.  We’ve done some thinking and our team has created some quick and simple self care rituals that you  should practice on a regular basis.  By implementing these steps daily into your routine you will self soothe and make sure you’re at your optimum,emotionally, physically, and mentally.
Including these steps into your life will increase a little bit of love and attention for your own body, mind, and soul. With attention to your own self care you can begin to feel more connected to your inner self and what naturally follows in greater joy.
10 Self Caring Exercises that will Boost your Power

  1. Stand or sit in front of mirror Look into your own eyes and tell yourself, “I see you. You’re beautiful. I love you.”You can talk to yourself about how proud you are of a certain accomplishment or how you handled a situation at work or home. Speak about what gets you connected to the true reality of who you are an intuitive, strong, courageous being.
  2. Think Positively: Write yourself a list of positive affirmations things you are happy with right now and changes of where you want to be. Read them out loud to yourself daily. The power of affirmations is well documented the truth is that what we manifest becomes our reality!
  3. Do something grounding something that involves connecting your body with the Earth in whatever way makes sense for you. Lying on the ground in the grass and meditating for 10 minutes. Walking barefoot in the sand.
  4. Be grateful and say “thanks” for all the greatness in your life. Do this before bed and when you awake for the new day.
  5. Before you begin to eat, be mindful of your food. Take time to think about where it comes from or how it was grown, who prepared it with you or for you. Appreciate it, delight in the flavor and enjoy the food for what it is, fuel for your body.
  6. Use Laughter As Medicine: Laughter boosts oxygen levels and improves circulation and immunity response. Plus, you get a good belly workout!
  7. Get a massage regularly Getting a massage releases toxins from your body, which promotes relaxation.
  8. Try Acupuncture, acupuncture triggers your nervous system to send serotonin to your brain (instant relaxation!)
  9. Start a Journal: Journaling can help you make sense of your feelings. Simply start writing about how you feel go back and read it latter see if you don’t feel differently.
  10. A healthy diet is a big part of any successful self-care plan. Nutrition has been linked with emotional, physical, and cognitive health. Eating a healthy diet gives your brain and your body the vitamins and minerals needed to stay well.

 

Stanford Says Organic Produce is No Healthier – This Expert Disagrees

Posted on by Linda Baldwin

Borough Market produce

If hurricane Sandy hasn’t been taking over every one of your news channels, you might have heard this story this morning: a Stanford University study says “Organic” fruits and vegetables are no healthier than non-organic, combating the myth that organic is better for you.

We’ll set aside the fact that this study didn’t involve original research and was simply a compilation of statistics from previous studies, because there’s a more important factor to consider: Those Stanford people don’t understand the definition of “organic.”

I’d love to know who said an organic tomato has more lycopene than a tomato grown in a fog of pesticides. That’s not the point of organic. Organic means that you grow produce and raise meat without pesticides, chemical fertilizers, hormones, or antibiotics – which makes the organic produce healthier because you’re not contaminating your body with a continual drip of poison.

Here’s what they did find: Organic produce was 30% less likely to be contaminated by pesticide residues, and organic milk and chicken have higher levels of Omega 3 fatty acids.

For me, the news story should read “Organic produce is only 30% less likely to be contaminated by pesticide residues.” That is an alarming statistic.

Here’s another: No study on organic food has gone on longer than two years, which means no one has gauged the long-term impact of ingesting pesticides.

I think Stanford scientists could do with a few more Omega 3s in their diets – they help with brain function.

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