Well, I will say, yes…it’s been awhile since I’ve blogged. And although I’ve written multiple… they have yet to pass proofreading and fine-tuning to make it to posting. So before I go run my bath and wind down before a busy Easter weekend, I thought I’d post at least one more blog for you to enjoy until I’m back in full-swing. So here is one about the good old Epsom Salt Bath.
Those old-wives tales just may be a whole lot smarter than you think! …
You’ve heard a glass of warm milk before bed is really true, because the calcium helps you to sleep…well, now it’s back to good old Epsom salt baths for me…
So here is my story… after a visit to a natural-path to find out that I was low in magnesium and that THAT could be the cause of my chocolate cravings, I was intrigued to say the least!
Did you know that Chocolate is extremely high in magnesium? And that’s why so many women crave chocolate, especially around that time… Well I sure didn’t! I sure could’ve used that information sooner. So now I share it with you!
This put me on the magnesium-information-highway now! I wanted to know more!
I proceeded to search out articles on the internet, and suddenly I was hearing everywhere about magnesium, and here I had never heard a thing before! Well. I’ll be!
I was so interested in the information I found! Did you know that majority of people do not ingest even the recommended daily intake of magnesium! And, that magnesium absorption is significantly worsened by: Excess calcium intake, High phosphate intake (meat, pop), High intake of sodium, protein, fat, High potassium intake, Alcohol, Sugar, and Caffeine. As if we don’t all load up on those every day!
Of course, there is a definite emphasis on calcium, and calcium exists in ample food sources while the importance of magnesium is completely overlooked. While magnesium is actually very depleted in our food sources as our food soils change, then only to be depleted by a diet that actually worsens what little we are getting.
I also learned that the calcium-magnesium ratio that is so important, not JUST calcium! It is in delicate balance in our body, but yet magnesium still gets overlooked. THEN I learned that when the body is low in magnesium, it will actually start to leach the mineral out of our muscles and vital organs, and that one hit even closer to home.
I EVEN proceeded to learn that taking a magnesium supplement, as so talked about in many articles, could take 6-12 months to restore deficiency as it is often not easily digested and absorbed and that it could actually be better to use a magnesium lotion…WOW! Now I’m really paying attention and out to find some magnesium lotion!
BUT, then while watching Dr. Oz one day I was reminded of taking Espom Salt baths for muscles due to the magnesium being absorbed through the skin. Well DUH! Lightbulb! As if I didn’t get that one. EPSOM salts are Magnesium Sulfate. So I went on to find out more about the value of an EPSOM Salt Bath and found a good article for you to enjoy, that I posted at the bottom.
So in honor of our elders: Well “I’ll be!” Maybe our Grandparents actually knew a thing or two about what they were talking about before we all came along with our “fancy schmancy” ideas!
So on to draw my bath and soak in some Epsom salts! Have a Great Easter weekend, and I look forward to posting a backlog of blog articles I’ve been collecting in my highatis…
There is a vast amount of information on the web regarding the often overlooked value of Magnesium. Here are a few links to do your own research.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2004/08/07/miracle-magnesium.aspx
http://www.mbschachter.com/importance_of_magnesium_to_human.htm
http://behealthyandrelax.com/2007/12/the-importance-of-magnesium-in-your-body/
Health Benefits of Epsom Salt Baths
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/health-benefits-of-epsom-salt-baths.html#ixzz1Jdz2r8hV
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/health-benefits-of-epsom-salt-baths.html#ixzz1JdzDgmGv
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Humility & Empathy...The GIFT of Parenthood
Today, as I giggled at my daughter turning up her little nose and muttering her favourite works...”Ewww, disgusting” I got thinking...
I guess I must say “Ewww disgusting”, alot! You would too if you’ve been a parent of a toddler, or even a temporary care-giver long enough to get a glimpse of parenthood, you’d say it too!
But then, I thought for a moment about the little minds of those toddlers. That just maybe when we say “Ewww, that’s disgusting” that maybe they interpret that differently, that maybe their little minds don’t separate themselves from that which is “disgusting”. That maybe they think THEY are disgusting. OUCH. OK, I am going to STOP saying that! And, just maybe, I’m watching too much DR. Phil...
I guess, in trying to be the best parent I can, it does make me continually self-aware of my parenting in pursuit of always wanting to do the best job possible. And those little things do actually cross my mind....” Is saying "Ewww Disgusting" or something I do going to put my kids in therapy one day...trying to figure out why their mom thought they were disgusting!?” Well, most likely! I giggled about this with my sister on the phone, that I’m sure something we do will haunt them in some way, shape or form. Funny as it is, the sad truth is that I probably won’t be far from wrong.
Is it so wrong to try to be a good parent? To raise kids with good basics...know right from wrong, that are considerate, giving, respectful and not selfish, self-centered, entitled kids that hate me. There is so much controversy and mis-givings about the “right” things to do, and we are in constant judgement of each other as society as a whole or from other parents. Or worse, the opinions of people who aren’t even parents! Ugh! Do you ever go shopping with your kids and think “Oh I wonder what they think of my screaming kid”, or make your own judgement , like...“Someone quiet that screaming kid!”? So we remain part of the judgement either giving it or receiving it.
“ Self-actualized people are independent of the good opinion of others.” – Dr Wayne Dyer
In other words...“Other peoples good opinion of you are none of your business”.
Because the truth is it doesn’t matter what we do, we aren’t going to be perfect. The best we can do is have empathy and support each other as parents, and learn to be humble and allow mistakes to make us better for growth. Otherwise if we stay in the assumption that we are perfect, when do we allow the opportunity for growth? Being a parent has given me the give of humility, and the gift of empathy.
Right now I’m humming“Oh Lord it's hard to be humble, when your perfect in every way....Oh Lord it's hard to be humble but I'm doing the best that I can. We're doing the best that we can...”. Who sings that again? LOL
Adopting a little humility, since we are all in-fact “HUMAN” can’t hurt! We just “do our best” instead of taking the “I know best” position when it comes to our discipline and guidance to our children. It is when we decide “we know best” in either comparison with other parents, or as the authority figure to our kids that we open up the door to challenge from both, disappointment and debate. It is only when we accept that we are not perfect that we allow opportunity for better. Then as long as we continue to pursue self-development, we always have opportunity to do better, and better... Admitting we are human, before we have a nervous breakdown fighting to be perfect, might not be such a bad thing.
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” – Maya Angelou
I think I’ll adopt an “I know BETTER” attitude, than a “I know BEST” attitude when it comes to my kids. And then at least, hopefully my children will have only minimal therapy, and I’ll be able to say “I wasn’t perfect but I did my best”.
I guess I must say “Ewww disgusting”, alot! You would too if you’ve been a parent of a toddler, or even a temporary care-giver long enough to get a glimpse of parenthood, you’d say it too!
But then, I thought for a moment about the little minds of those toddlers. That just maybe when we say “Ewww, that’s disgusting” that maybe they interpret that differently, that maybe their little minds don’t separate themselves from that which is “disgusting”. That maybe they think THEY are disgusting. OUCH. OK, I am going to STOP saying that! And, just maybe, I’m watching too much DR. Phil...
I guess, in trying to be the best parent I can, it does make me continually self-aware of my parenting in pursuit of always wanting to do the best job possible. And those little things do actually cross my mind....” Is saying "Ewww Disgusting" or something I do going to put my kids in therapy one day...trying to figure out why their mom thought they were disgusting!?” Well, most likely! I giggled about this with my sister on the phone, that I’m sure something we do will haunt them in some way, shape or form. Funny as it is, the sad truth is that I probably won’t be far from wrong.
Is it so wrong to try to be a good parent? To raise kids with good basics...know right from wrong, that are considerate, giving, respectful and not selfish, self-centered, entitled kids that hate me. There is so much controversy and mis-givings about the “right” things to do, and we are in constant judgement of each other as society as a whole or from other parents. Or worse, the opinions of people who aren’t even parents! Ugh! Do you ever go shopping with your kids and think “Oh I wonder what they think of my screaming kid”, or make your own judgement , like...“Someone quiet that screaming kid!”? So we remain part of the judgement either giving it or receiving it.
“ Self-actualized people are independent of the good opinion of others.” – Dr Wayne Dyer
In other words...“Other peoples good opinion of you are none of your business”.
Because the truth is it doesn’t matter what we do, we aren’t going to be perfect. The best we can do is have empathy and support each other as parents, and learn to be humble and allow mistakes to make us better for growth. Otherwise if we stay in the assumption that we are perfect, when do we allow the opportunity for growth? Being a parent has given me the give of humility, and the gift of empathy.
Right now I’m humming“Oh Lord it's hard to be humble, when your perfect in every way....Oh Lord it's hard to be humble but I'm doing the best that I can. We're doing the best that we can...”. Who sings that again? LOL
Adopting a little humility, since we are all in-fact “HUMAN” can’t hurt! We just “do our best” instead of taking the “I know best” position when it comes to our discipline and guidance to our children. It is when we decide “we know best” in either comparison with other parents, or as the authority figure to our kids that we open up the door to challenge from both, disappointment and debate. It is only when we accept that we are not perfect that we allow opportunity for better. Then as long as we continue to pursue self-development, we always have opportunity to do better, and better... Admitting we are human, before we have a nervous breakdown fighting to be perfect, might not be such a bad thing.
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” – Maya Angelou
I think I’ll adopt an “I know BETTER” attitude, than a “I know BEST” attitude when it comes to my kids. And then at least, hopefully my children will have only minimal therapy, and I’ll be able to say “I wasn’t perfect but I did my best”.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
THANK YOU!
Thank you to all the supporters of my BLOG so far! I have so loved sharing my thoughts and life with you, and have had incredible support and positive responses. I am proud that sharing my life with others has made an impact, and it is unbelieveably rewarding for me to share! It's nice to know "I'm not the only one".
As you notice...I have added new features, put some love into the site and prettied it up! And I've added more information about my internet-based business as requested!
But be sure, that the BLOG is to remain true to me. I love writing about my experiences in daily life and sharing tips and moments of enlightenment that we all need in our lives, with you. My goal is an enrichment, not just riches. It is so fulfilling to share with you and I hope the positive feedback will keep pouring in!
--It is in giving that you receive, In order to recieve inspiration you must be willing to give it away, and vice versa. - Dr. Wayne Dyer
I hope that if this Blog inspires you in some way, becuase when I am inspired, it reminds me that sharing it with others is the best thing that I can do for myself, and for someone else that it reaches. I hope that you will share it with others too.
And Thank you for READING!
As you notice...I have added new features, put some love into the site and prettied it up! And I've added more information about my internet-based business as requested!
But be sure, that the BLOG is to remain true to me. I love writing about my experiences in daily life and sharing tips and moments of enlightenment that we all need in our lives, with you. My goal is an enrichment, not just riches. It is so fulfilling to share with you and I hope the positive feedback will keep pouring in!
--It is in giving that you receive, In order to recieve inspiration you must be willing to give it away, and vice versa. - Dr. Wayne Dyer
I hope that if this Blog inspires you in some way, becuase when I am inspired, it reminds me that sharing it with others is the best thing that I can do for myself, and for someone else that it reaches. I hope that you will share it with others too.
And Thank you for READING!
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