Enjoy the Healthy Benefits of Green Tea Part 2


I’m going to talk a little more about the health benefits of green tea in this blog post.

As you probably know by now, green tea became an important part of the culture and society of the ancient Chinese people and other groups. And it is no surprise that green tea was recommended for conditions such as headache pains as well as depression. In short, drinking green tea regularly was the wonder drug of the times.

And let me rephrase that… drinking tea was the wonder drug for over four thousand years! That is a very long time… the effectiveness of green tea has been tested over time. Green tea was used to treat many diseases and disorders. Anywhere from cardiovascular disease to those with high cholesterol levels.

It is no surprise to me that drinking green tea regularly is supposed to help your body fight off diseases and stay strong. Some say that green tea can be effective against some types of cancers, such as esophageal cancer.

I will continue with some more amazing benefits of green tea in my next blog post.

Until then, I’ll talk to you later,

Kate



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Enjoy the Healthy Benefits of Green Tea Part 1


I have some great news if you are a tea drinker. More specifically, green tea. You see, there are a lot of ways to enjoy the healthy benefits of green tea and I will tell you all about it in the next couple of blog posts.

For many of you, drinking green tea may have started as a lark. You heard about the healthy benefits of green tea and was curious about it. Now, Green tea may have a nice and gentle flavor to it. But there is much, much more to the story.

Now green tea has been around for a very, very long time. At least 4,000 years ago, the ancient Chinese have known about the healthy benefits of green tea. And there are many other cultures around the world in the past history who knew about the secrets of green tea too.

First of all, green tea is probably one of the most healthy beverages that you can drink. Green tea was actually developed as the tea to drink for the sole purpose of healing ills and medical conditions.

And I believe the ancient Chinese people discovered that fact first. And they drank the green tea for 1000s of years.

I’ll talk some more about the healthy benefits of green tea and how it can help YOU get healthier too.

TTYL,

Kate



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Alternative Way to Fight Off Depression with Exercise Endorphins Part 3


This is the last part of the series of how you can naturally use exercise endorphins to control your depressions.

So to continue… remember hearing all about that “runners’ high?” Well, that is exactly what an exercise endorphin driven movement feels like. But you don’t really need to pound the pavement for a couple of hours or anything. Just doing some exercise movement is going to generate some endorphin high which can help your depression.

And the kinds of simple exercises that you can do?

Well, how about walking around the block… some strength training with a pair of dumbbells, or some other body weight exercises that you can do in the privacy of your own home. Sometimes, all you need is a little room in the house to do some floor exercises. And the movements that you do will help release the endorphins in your body.

Another benefit is that endorphins also help act as a stress buster too. Some experiments suggests that endorphins can also act like a pain reliever too by blocking out the pain signals to your central nervous system.

So do some exercises as the endorphins will help support and elevate your moods. They can help support and build up your body’s resistance within the immune system. As a result, making you feel healthier and more alive than ever. Or for a period of time after you stop working out.

However, it isn’t the end all… so if your depression is really bad or keeps getting worst.. you would do well to seek medical help from your family doctor.

And yes, your doctor may decide to prescribe some medication to help you control your situation… but you should still try to get off the couch and do some activity to simulate your body’s production of exercise endorphins.

I hope you feel better soon,

Kate



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Alternative Way to Fight Off Depression with Exercise Endorphins Part 2


The biggest tip that I think I can give you is to try seeing if the exercise endorphins can naturally help make go away your moody feelings instead of going to see your doctor. It may be a cheaper and healthier option.

And as I mentioned in the post before… you may see other “benefits” as you regularly do moderate exercises… you may notice that your body is getting stronger and healthier.

And the biggest truth about exercises is this… most of us has totally forgotten to do them because exercises has become a lower priority in our lives. Instead, having a career, family and hobbies are more important… as a result… many of us don’t exercise anymore… and it is no wonder why our population is getting bigger every year.

So making exercises a priority again is important. But also remember… when you exercise (moderately of course) regularly… you will notice that the movements of the exercises will help your body produce serotonin which is a “feel good” type of hormones that will naturally help chase away your blues.

And sure… when you are feeling down… feeling depressed… it is kinda hard to get up and do some exercises. That is so true! So you are going to have to really, really push yourself to do them…

It is really up to you… do you want to continue your current moods or do you want to celebrate living?

kindest regards,

Kate



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Alternative Way to Fight Off Depression with Exercise Endorphins Part 1


I wanted to write a short blog post about the potential of using exercise endorphins as a natural way to help you in the fight against depression. You see, depression is rising in every age group these days.

And no wonder… you have a lousy economy which creates uncertainty with employment. And it can effect parents, children and others along the way.

So blame on depression can be practically placed any where you look… from jobs, economy, school, bullies, and busy schedules.

And it never stops.

So what can we do about it? Naturally, many folks turn to the medical profession for the answers. However, there are natural ways for the body to alleviate and even resist depression… and that is with exercise.

And I know! EXERCISE! That is work! I don’t have time for that!

And on and on with the excuses…

But the truth of the matter is this… by doing moderate exercises… you can tap into the potential that our ancestors have been using all these years to ward off depression. And I will be talking some more about the exercise endorphin connection as a natural alternative to using prescription drugs against depression.

ttyl,

Kate



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Natural Ways for Overcoming Insomnia Part 3


This is my final blog post on natural ways for overcoming insomnia. To continue…

Exercise – Yes! Moderate exercises is an excellent way to help you sleep better at night. You don’t have to live in the gym or run a marathon… and you shouldn’t exercise before bedtime either… but just do a little each day…

The next suggestion is a pretty logical one… make sure your pillows and bed are just right for you. And makes sure your house isn’t too warm or too cold… just right does it…

You can also try acupuncture and teas that have calming properties such as lemon balm or chamomile.

And lastly, you may want to recheck your prescriptions because some of them might be the cause of your sleeplessness. So talk to your doctor or pharmacist about them.

I am wishing you the best of luck and hope you do find the peace that you deserve to sleep well at night… all night long,

Kate



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Natural Ways for Overcoming Insomnia Part 2


As I said before, always consult with your doctor before trying any natural remedies because they may react with your prescription drugs.

Here are some natural home remedies for insomnia that you can try:

Aromatherapy – I talked about this in the past… aromatherapy is one of my favorite ways to combat the effects of stress and anxieties. It works well for me. I like to use scented candles such as Lavender, Chamomile or Ylang Ylang.

Meditation – I have known practitioners of Yoga that swear the deep breathing and meditation is very effective against residual stresses of the day. Try it to see if it will help you fall asleep naturally.

Melatonin – Melatonin is a natural hormone that is produced by your body to help you fall asleep naturally. But sometimes, your body doesn’t make enough of it… so taking this supplement might be the answer for you. It has been suggested that you take Melatonin before retiring for the evening.

Valerian – This is a something that you may want to try. It is non-addictive and have been used widely as a remedy for insomnia. It is supposed to help calm the neurotransmitters in your brain.

Diet – Don’t laugh! Controlling what goes into your body can have dramatic effects on your sleep. Try to avoid sugary foods and caffeine up to a couple of hours before going to bed. Also, try to eat more foods that are rich in magnesium such as the dark green veggies, nuts (raw cashews and almonds) ad bran. They may help calm your nerves and promote a more peaceful slumber.

I’ll talk some more about natural home remedies for insomnia that you can try in the next blog post.

TTYL,

Kate



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Natural Ways for Overcoming Insomnia Part 1


Every now and then we have sleepless nights… we toss and turn and no matter what… we can’t get back to sleep. And when we finally get up for work in the morning… we just know that the whole day is going to be one big struggle to stay awake and hopefully not make any mistakes.

But what happens if you continue to have trouble sleeping at night? Well, insomnia is a big problem these days for many reasons which I will be talking about. However, the purpose of this blog post series is to discuss some natural home remedies for overcoming insomnia.

BUT!! There is a but here… you absolutely… definitely… should talk to your doctor first… especially if you are under treatment because some of these natural remedies may react with prescription drugs. So it is imperative that you speak with your doctor or pharmacist first before trying them out.

Having said that… there are many causes of insomnia… some of them could be heart diseases, depression, hormonal changes and even sleep apnea. So if you are having trouble sleeping, be aware that the underlying causes may be very serious.

If your doctor says it is OK… you can try some of these natural home remedies for overcoming insomnia to see if they can help you sleep better at night. And I will talk about them in the next blog post.

TTYL,

Kate



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Natural Anxiety Remedies to Defeat Anxieties Part 3


This is going to be my last blog post on natural anxiety remedies that you can try…

So I’ll try to make it a good one!

And like I said in the past blog posts… always consult with your family doctor before combining herbs with prescription medication… there could be a reaction… so play it safe and talk it over with your doctor first.

OK… let’s get to work:

The B-Vitamins are supposed to be very effective in helping the body push off anxiety and stress. How about taking a B-Complex multi-vitamin supplement each and every day?

Try the St. John’s Wort. It is a herb and talk to your doctor first before taking it. But this herb can reduce the symptoms of anxiety and stress.

Truth be told… most anxiety is caused by… STRESS!! And for many of us… it is unavoidable. So the next best thing to do is find ways to alleviate and reduce the effect that stress is having on your body. Do that… and you may notice that your anxieties going away too. So find some balance within your life to reduce the stress. Be sure to get at least 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night. And take good care of yourself… eat good.

Some of you may not like my next suggestion… but it may be time to reduce your caffeine intake… and take up a moderate exercise program to give your body some stimuli. And try one of the natural anxiety remedies that I suggested in the past 3 blog posts.

Here is to a healthier you,

Kate



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Natural Anxiety Remedies to Defeat Anxieties Part 2


I’m going to continue talking about some of the natural anxiety remedies that you can try to help bring relief. However, as I said in the previous post… always talk to your doctor before trying some natural remedies because it might react with your prescription medications.

The next natural remedies for anxiety is Valerian… a herb that has been used for effective treatment of insomnia and helps calm yourself. But check with your family doctor first.

I spoke of aromatherapy in my previous blog posts. Surprisingly, aromatherapy is a very effective alternative suggestion. It comes in both candle and oil based scents that brings about relief from anxieties. Some of the most effective scents are lavender, cypress, jasmine and geranium.

Another natural anxiety remedy is GABA which is the short form that stands for, Gamma-aminobutyric acid. This is an amino acid that can help reduce and calm your symptoms of anxieties by directly affecting your brain receptors.

I’ll talk to you later,

Kate



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Natural Anxiety Remedies to Defeat Anxieties Part 1


First of all, some anxieties are just normal for each and everyone of us. However, some of us get extreme versions of anxieties and anxious feelings that won’t go away. The result is of course, that anxieties can ruin our lives. So if you are experiencing insomnia, tiredness, difficulties in reasoning, or headaches… perhaps you should give natural anxiety remedies a try.

But of course I need to say that if you are under treatment by your Medical Doctor… you should always ask your doctor before trying any natural remedies for anxiety because they react with your prescription medication. So ask your doctor first!

Having said that, natural remedies have been around for 100s and 1000s of years. And studies have shown that there is some benefits offered by natural remedies. Here is a couple for you to get started with:

Passion Flower – This is a herb that has been used for quite some time to help relieve the effects of insomnia and anxieties. And passion flowers may create less side effects than prescription drugs. But again, talk to your doctor first to discuss your personal treatment plan.

The other natural remedy that I wanted to tell you about is breathing exercises. That’s right… just doing deep breathing exercises can really help. Those who take Yoga and other meditation disciplines swear by it. You could try the various methods of deep breathing and see if one of them is perfect for you.

I’ll be back with some more natural anxiety remedies in my next post.

Ta-ta for now,

Kate



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Using Aromatherapy Scent in Treatments of Medical Conditions Part 3


This is my last post on the subject of using aromatherapy scent in treatments of medical conditions. However, as I said before, I am not a medical expert… I am just telling you of alternative ideas that you can try to “enhance” your treatment under the care of your doctor. Alternative remedies have been used for 100s and sometimes 1000s of years before the advance of medical care.

As we all know, modern medicine doesn’t always have the answers… so sometimes we can try other ideas to see how our bodies respond to the stimuli and maybe improve our conditions. As always, make sure your doctor approves before doing anything…

But to continue, Lemongrass and sage scents while always pleasant, has always been used as a relief for fatigue and headaches. You see, these aromatherapy scent are thought of a way to calm down the central nervous system and relax your inner being as to speak. Which leads to a more relaxed body and minimal stresses on yourself.

So try these scents to see if they help relieve your tension headaches.

Believe it or not… ancient herbalists have also battled their client’s acne problems too! And sure enough, they have selected certain aromatherapy scents that may help your acne issues. And these scents are Cedarwood, lemon and sandalwood. They are supposed to be effective against acne and helps promote your body’s ability to control the hormonal balance which is suspected to be the main culprit in forming pimples. These scents also have an effect on the oil production inside the skin too. And not only that, these scents that I just mentioned also can help relieve stress which is another factor in producing acne outbreaks.

The truth of the matter is this, aromatherapy should be considered as an excellent alternative remedy for minor medical treatments or to enhance your doctor’s medical treatment for your conditions. And aromatherapy is used in two ways… in the form of scented candles or scented liquid oils. You just need to test the different scents and forms of delivery to see which ways is most beneficial to you.

Good luck,

Kate :)



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Using Aromatherapy Scent in Treatments of Medical Conditions Part 2


Aromatherapy scent can work for some allergies too. For instance, the Blue Tansy scent is supposed to have a powerful effect on your nervous system which can aid the Bronchial dilating process.

Also, the Blue Tansy can help manage your pain. Again, this aromatherapy scent affects the central nervous system which can bring relief and calm down your stress and anxieties.

Another two aromatherapy scents is Eucalyptus and pine. These scents are terrific for treating fatigue and drowsiness. As you know, being tired and irritable can be a drag. So why not give these scents a try and see if it helps you stay alert and think clearly through the day?

Good luck,

Kate



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Using Aromatherapy Scent in Treatments of Medical Conditions Part 1


Aromatherapy scent has been used for 1000s of years. It is the ancient practice of using specific scents of aromatic fragrances to stimulate and invigorate the nerves inside the nose. And those nerves reach deep inside the part of the brain that is responsible for certain functions within your body.

Scented oils for Aromatherapy come from a wide variety of flowers and plants. Some fragrances actually come from bark! From years of careful observation and study, specific fragrant scents have specific purposes.

And those purposes is the natural remedy for treating different types of conditions that is afflicting our bodies. Aromatherapy scent can be helpful to treating or allieving these conditions. However, I urge you to still follow the advice and recommendations of your doctor. Aromatherapy should not be a substitute for medical advice. Aromatherapy can be used to enhance and work along with the medical treatment to help treat your ailments and other medical conditions.

I’ll be talking some more about using Aromatherapy scent in my next blog post…

Until then, I’ll talk to you later,

Kate :)



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Use of Aromatherapy to Improve Your Mental Health Part 3


I talked about the use of aromatherapy in the two prior blog posts. Using specific scents in aromatherapy can help relieve your stress and anxiety. And other ways too…

For instance, if you want to boost the productivity of your work… you could use some scents that are based in Neroli and Nutmeg. These two scents have been recommended by aromatherapy experts and herbalists to increase productivity and reduce stress. Employers take note! :)

As I spoke about it in the prior posts… insomnia is a big problem. And there are some scents that you can try to see if you can help treat that disrupting and serious condition. Try scents from Petigrain, Lavender and Chamomile. They have been used by others to help them sleep and thus reducing extreme irritability and other physical health issues due to lack of sleep. Try these scents tonight to see if you can get a good night’s sleep!

But of course, you should keep track of the various scents and combinations that you have tried for your specific conditions and whether or not you noticed any benefits or positive results. This way, you can isolate the most effective scents for you and everyone in the office. Additionally, you may even want to try adding some scents to your vehicle as a way to relieve stress while driving. Many people spend  hours every work day just driving to and from work. Try some of these use of Aromatherapy scents today and you may even be amazed at the results!

Good scents to you,

Kate :)



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