Lifestyle Choices

Your mind is a wonderful ally in your cleansing program. Although you cannot see your thoughts, they have powerful effects on your health and well-being. Think of your thoughts as mental nourishment. Just as you choose with care the foods that you eat, begin to choose your thoughts with the same care. Realize that your thoughts do not choose you—you choose your thoughts. (more…)

Forget about counting kilojoules, but accept that they are not all equal. By now you know that unnecessary kilojoules gained from fat are the biggest contributors to your excess weight and detractors from your general well-being. You might as well also accept the fact that the enjoyment of fat-rich foods started off as a habit; one that perverted your taste buds to favour certain kinds of foods -the fatty kind, usually concocted into a fat feast with the addition of refined starch, sugar and/or salt. And I daresay, a habit that possibly grew into full-blown emotional dependence on the sensual comfort they provide - a dependence that hampers emotional growth in the long run and pushes you further into the vicious cycle of eating to feel better, only to wake up feeling worse.

But simply removing fat from the cooking process would mean removing a great deal of taste and juiciness as well. And you should also know that in the long run, bland and fat-free food could cause you to abandon your healthy eating plan. (more…)

Menstruation involves the lining of the uterus (under hormonal control by the hypothalamus, pituitary gland and ovaries) and lasts roughly 28 days. This time period can vary greatly between individuals. Some women can have short cycles of 26 days or less whereas others go on for up to 35 days and beyond. Many women also have unpredictable and irregular cycles which is really not serious most of the time. If the egg is not fertilised (as in the majority of cycles), it dies, the uterus sheds its lining, bleeding begins and another menstrual cycle ensues.

PMS describes a group of symptoms and signs that occur in relation to the menstrual cycle and which interfere with a woman’s life. The symptoms usually begin five to 11 days before the start of menstruation. Symptoms should stop when menstruation begins, or shortly thereafter. PMS is estimated to affect up to 75 per cent of women during their childbearing years. (more…)

Flower remedies are believed to work on an emotional level and assist the body to ease itself out of physical symptoms. Many believe emotional imbalance can contribute to an array of chronic physical conditions. The theory behind flower remedies is that they have a vibrational energy of their own, which helps balance the emotions. Some essences are also considered to have an effect on the nervous and immune systems.

Flower essences used today include Bach flowers (the most common), Californian, Hawaiian and Australian bush flowers. The remedies are believed to be safe for everyone including babies, children and animals. Flower remedies mainly support emotional conditions such as anger, grief, anxiety and nervousness.

(A popular flower essence blend, Rescue Remedy, is known for its calming qualities, particularly when associated with shock, emotional upheavals and accidents. It is also helpful for nerves before exams, interviews, dates and speaking engagements!)

1. The time most adults need to sleep each night is around eight to nine hours.

2. An ideal temperature for a good night’s sleep is around 18-23°C.

3. Moving in your sleep is normal — most adults will move between 40 and 70 times a night. (more…)