Introduction

To Assist you to Find and Address the Causes of Ill Health

Be in Balance with Yourself, your Environment and the Universe…

Join me to explore simple ways of achieving this.

We are magnificently created and fit perfectly together
within ourselves, our planethome, the solar system
and the Universe!

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Here you will find general and specialised topics of Natural Health and Balanced Living…
Mineral Tissue Salts, Crystal Salt, Various Herbs and their Uses, Natural Sweeteners, Breathing, Taking Responsibility for your own health and well-being…

For more detailed discussions, have a look at my Lens on Basic Health Principles (at Squidoo).

Other published articles on the Web:

HubPages: Wholistic Alignment

On the link between Salt and Migraines

Body Brushing for a Quick & Easy Detox

If you find yourself swelling or rounding out a bit, you might need to detox, as it is usually an indication that your lymphatic system is not functioning properly. The toxins that are supposed to be eliminated via the lymph get stuck in the glands and the balance of fluids in between the tissues will be out of whack too, causing orange peel skin, cellulite and also, for instance, the notorious “love handles” over the hips. As with everything there are other factors contributing as well, but for simplicity’s sake, lets keep to the Toxin Overload.
One of the simplest ways of stimulating the lymphatic system, other than massage and exercise, to get rid of these toxins, is to do Body Brushing. This is something that you can do when you have a shower or a bath as a part of that daily routine. All you need is something that is a bit coarser than your usual cloth, sponge or other soap applicator, that you will use to vigorously rub your skin with. There are lots of different types of body brushes with stiff bristles available, but I suggest that to start off with (because it can be quite painful until you get used to it), you can use one of the following:

• A washing glove with a rough, coarse side (preferably from natural fiber)
• A Rubber Brush, with big knobs on
• A Loofah

Use small to medium circular movements, with pressure, over the following areas:

• Upper Legs & Thighs
• Buttocks & Hips
• Upper Arms
• Upper Shoulders
• Upper Chest (above the breasts for women)
• Around under-arm area as far as you can reach backwards

Eventually you want to be doing dry brushing with a stiff bristle brush or a rubber brush, but to start off with you can do it in the water or on wet skin to eliminate friction.
Body brushing stimulates the lymphatic system and loosens up the toxin buildup in the lymph glands. All the small lymph glands drain into big glands under your arms and in your groin, so you need to work around these areas a lot, preferably working towards them to assist the draining process.
To assist the elimination of the toxins that would have now been released into the bloodstream, you can dissolve 2 tablespoons of rock salt, coarse pure sea salt, or 2 handfuls of Epsom Salts in your warm bath water and lie in it for about 10-20 minutes to allow the toxins to be drawn out through the pores of the skin. Pat dry and stay warm afterwards for a while. If you’re not bathing, but showering, allow the warm water to flow over you for about 5 minutes, totally relaxing your mind and breathing out deeply. You can also have a half an hour detox foot bath afterwards to draw the toxins out. Remember to drink extra water to replace lost liquids due to sweating.
You can soap and wash as normal after body brushing if you’re not having a detox bath. Just drink lots of water then to help to flush out the toxins.
Do Body Brushing at least 2 to 3 times per week for the best results. You’ll see results quicker if you do it every day. Persist for at least 2 to 4 weeks. Even better if you can make it and detox baths a part of your weekly routine. It is not only good for lymph drainage, but also helps to get rid of dead skin cells (exfoliation), and stimulates blood circulation.
To prevent lymph and sweat glands under your arms to block up, it is better to avoid the use of antiperspirants, especially those that contain aluminum. It is one of the biggest causes of breast cancer due to its action of blocking the pores and overloading the glands. Aluminum in the system is also one of the causes of Altzheimer’s. Rather use natural body products that contain essential oils (for instance) to combat and prevent bad odor. Keep in mind that whatever you put on your skin absorbs into your body through the skin’s pores.
Remember, our bodies are built to move, and it is muscle movement that pumps the lymphatic system, so exercise and stretching is still the best way to keep your system going!

Sutherlandia, Immune-Boosting Wonder Herb from Africa

    Sutherlandia Frutescens

This perennial woody shrub, native to South Africa, with its deeply divided, grey-green leaves and large, showy, bright scarlet flowers and fascinating inflated seedpods, is used as a bitter tonic and a general panacea by the local Khoi and Nama people.

Also known as Cancerbush, this bitter herb, as a tea made of the dried leaves and twigs, has been used for treating stomach problems and internal cancers. The virtues of the plant also extend

How the Overload of Toxins in your Body can make you Sick

If your body is overburdened with lots of toxins, both those generated by its normal processes and those entering your system via your food, air or other means, and you are not drinking enough clear water or exercising, your elimination organs will reach a point where they cannot handle the overload. Our bodies normally generate carbon dioxide, old dead cells, fiber, urea, etc. and the organs that process and eliminate these and other toxic substances include the Lungs, Air Passages and Mucous Membranes, Liver, Kidneys and Bladder, Colon and Skin.

An Integrated Approach to Health

"To truly comprehend the root cause of a problem, you need to understand a person’s history, lifestyle and emotional state" says Dr. Mark Atkinson (www.drmarkatkinson.com) a UK pioneer of integrated medicine.
"I always start by investigating the basics of diet, hydration, sleep and breathing. Without this foundation, you won’t have good health. Then you need to address mental health – you can treat a person for a physical condition, but if they have emotional problems and you don’t deal with them, you won’t get to the root of the physical problem."

The Spiritual Practice of Everyday Life

Priceless Advice from the author of "The Way of the Peaceful Warrior" -
“When people ask me abstract questions about time, or space, or reincarnation, I may respond by asking whether they exercise regularly, eat a wholesome diet, get enough sleep, show kindness to others, and remember to take a slow, deep breath on occasion – because it seems important to bring our spiritual quest down to earth. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with philosophical speculation. But let’s not mistake conceptual thought for the spiritual practice of everyday life. After all, what does it serve to know whether angels wear earrings if we can’t hold down a regular job or maintain a long-term relationship? What good does it do to pray like a saint or meditate like a yogi if we are unchanged when we open our eyes? What good to attend a place of worship on Saturday or Sunday if we lack compassion on Monday?”

Dan Millman from Everyday Enlightenment

If you cannot apply your knowledge to your everyday life and relationships, it stays just that…Knowledge. If you can utilize your knowledge to make things work with the closest people to you and the things you do every day, then it becomes Wisdom.
You may not get it right the first time, or even the second, or third. Don’t beat yourself up about it, just keep at it – practice, practice, practice, until eventually, you’ll get it right and become a better, healthier, happier person.
As Dan Millman also says…We’re Humans-in-Training!
Priceless!

Benefits of Himalayan Rock Salt

Sole (“sou-lay”) is a saturated solution of Himalayan Rock Salt in pure living spring water. In its liquid crystalline form, sole is highly absorbable  by the body and contains all the minerals and trace elements present in our blood, all 84 of them! Taken a teaspoon in a glass of water every morning, it rebalances the homeostasis of the body as well as the pH, normalizes blood pressure and gets rid of toxic overloads in the cells and tissues, including heavy metals, difficult to break down animal proteins and calcium. It can also lower the craving for addictive desires. It obviously helps with skin diseases because it cleanses from the inside out. Sole supplies the body with the natural vibrational energy of its crystal structure which lasts for over 24 hours. Taken regularly, it improves digestion and metabolism by stimulating the whole stomach and intestines at the biochemical level. The overall availability of electrolytes is built up and the conductivity of the body is increased, which in turn stimulates the circulation and nervous systems.

Healthy Snacks & Sweeteners

Healthy in between snacks

• Make up your own Jungle Mix from Seeds (sesame, sunflower & pumpkin), Nuts & Dried Fruit (Dates)
• Nuts must not be salted
• Fruit with a handful of nuts (the protein takes away the hunger)

Almonds are the healthiest choice of nuts

Healthy food choices

• Avoid Aspartame – used in  sweeteners and “Light” drinks

Rather use Xylitol, Stevia or Honey (in moderation)

• Make your own fresh fruit juices with a juice extractor, it contains all the healthy enzymes!

If you have to use shop juice, thin it with water (too much fructose spikes bloodsugar levels) and buy the fresh ones from the fridge, the ones on the shelves have been pasteurised and have lost all their good nutrients.

Reading Product Lables – Things to Avoid

We have to become aware of things that are poisoning our bodies. This is the first in a series that will help you to identify these toxic substances that are a daily part of our lives. We have to become aware of them, so READ YOUR LABLES!

Stinging Nettle – The Unsung Green Hero Weed

Urtica Dioica

Blood Cleanser & Multi-Vitamin & Mineral

 

Don't pull them out - Seed them!

Provides an abundance of minerals and vitamins, including Iron, Silica, Potassium and Vitamins A and C.

Mineral Biochemic Tissue Salts – NatPhos

These are minerals in pill or liquid form that were identified and formulated by Dr. Scheussler. There are 12 main combinations of the most common minerals found in the body. Each of them performs a specific function. By looking at symptoms, it can usually be identified which mineral salt is lacking or in imbalance. They absorb immediately in the mouth and can therefore restore balance without having to go through the digestive system. They are safe for babies and animals too.