Aromatherapy treatment.

Alternative health therapy is becoming more popular. One recent article noted that Alternative medicine booming in popularity.

People are learning that prescription drugs and surgeries aren’t the only option to deal with health issues. Relief from Arthritis can be achieved with the ancient Chinese treatment of Acupuncture. Some people find relief with massage, a form of soft-tissue manipulation. Yoga is also great for Arthritis and other pain relief. It is also great for stress and even depression.

Herbs are another alternative that has been around for centuries, along with Aromatherapy for many health issues to cleanse, build and activate the system.

People find Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, Naturopaths and Herbalists can offer the services they are looking for in dealing with various conditions from migraine headaches to female health issues.

People have testified that massage helped their serious back problems. One woman visited a Naturopath that gave her the answer to what was going on with her body with Fibroid tumors, Endometriosis and cysts. She was able to avoid surgery. One doctor recommends going to a local massage school for affordable massages. They aid in toxin removal and increases oxygen flow through out the body.

You can find great testimonies on this blog from people who got health benefits from herbs under TESTIMONIES.

What’s your testimony? Leave a comment here and tell us your favorite alternative treatment and the location. We LOVE testimonies.

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Why a Little ‘Me Time’ is Important for your Health and Well Being

By Aurelia Williams

As mothers, it is in our very nature to nurture and care for others. We play doctor, cook, chauffeur, teacher, lawyer, and the occasional referee as well, and yet most of us don’t take time off for ourselves. I bet you can remember the last time you did a load of laundry, the last time one of your little ones gave you a hug or perhaps the last time one of your kids did a little artwork on the wall (smile), but when was the last time you took time out for you?

It isn’t selfish to carve out a little ‘me time’ – it is actually a great way to nurture yourself and a wonderful way to rejuvenate yourself. As a matter of fact, it is very important to be sure to take time out for yourself. I made a vow a long time ago to be sure to take time for myself, away from home. I have a loving husband and 4 children and I make sure to do something for me monthly (often times more). Whether I am alone or with girlfriends, I find the time that I spend dedicated to me priceless. My girlfriends and I have created what we call a ‘Girls Day Out’! This is where you pal around with your friend or friends and just have fun (childless fun). Just imagine being able to drink an entire cup of tea or coffee before it gets cold or actually eating your entire meal without having to share it.

Be sure to steal a few hours a week for yourself to get away. If for some reason you can’t leave the house, perhaps just take some quiet time for yourself after the children are in bed and treat yourself to a good book, a bubble bath, a nice movie or anything else that you get enjoyment from.

You remember that saying? If mama ain’t happy, nobody is happy? Well, I tend to agree with it, so try to take time off when you can to replenish your mind, body and spirit. Usually after just a few hours of ‘me time’, you will feel totally renewed, rejuvenated and ready to tackle just about ANYTHING (even that pile of laundry!)

About Aurelia

Aurelia Williams is a certified Life Coach and author of Journey To Joy a clear-cut step-by-step action guide to help you claim the happiness you deserve. Grab your copy today! To find out more about Aurelia’s coaching visit today and sign up for your complimentary session with the Real Life Coach

Contest

Don’t forget to leave your feedback on this post. One lucky commenter will win the Journey to Joy Gift package that includes:

1.    A free session with the Real Life Coach, Aurelia Williams
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All you have to do for your chance to win is comment on this post and the others in the Journey to Joy blog tour. For each comment that you leave your name will be entered into the drawing for the prize. Comments must be more than 15 words long and relevant.

A winner will be chosen at the end of the blog tour and announced on Monday March 1, 2010. Be sure to provide your email address in the provided space so that you can be contacted in the event that you win.

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Some more tools to help with a little “me time”:

Energy Drink!!!

Here’s a recipe from an herbalist who drinks this every morning and afternoon.

4 oz. Thai-go

2 oz. Noni

1 oz Mineral Chi

Every morning for energy and joints. If I am really tired and run down, I repeat it in the afternoon. Has kept me going through some extremely stressful times.

Easy Aromatherapy Bath Recipes for Women

Blend the essential oils with one teaspoon of carrier oil or milk and add the

blend to your bath.

PMS Relief Bath

5 drops bergamot

3 drops geranium

1 drop rose

For PMS Fluid Retention

2 drops lavender

4 drops juniper.

Order your products and essential oils at my website - http://www.mynsp.com/motherknowsbest,

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Count down to the next Certified Herbalist Course. Still time to register at:

http://certifiedherbalistcourse2010.eventbrite.com

Thursday, June 25th
- Changing over to a healthier diet

Thursday, July 9th
- Reiki Master Alice of http://reikiawakening.com will be joining us.

Thursday, July 23rd
- Special interview of mother of Tia of tiasway.com
Tia lost her life to Cervical Cancer and we will be discussing this terrible disease and how others can be more aware.

Don’t miss any of these great shows we have planned at:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/momshealthyradioshow

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The Certified Herbalist course is in session and people are learning some valuable information on the wonderful world of herbs and gaining knowledge on how to set up their own herbal business. Stay tuned for the date of the next session, some time this fall.

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It is bug season and people want to know some natural remedies for bug spray. Essential oils are good for fighting bugs. Here are a list of oils you can drop into a massage oil or water then spray for spiders, mosquitoes, fleas and more.

Ant – Peppermint, Spearmint
Flies – Peppermint, Lavender, Rosemary, Sage
Mosquitoes – Lavender, Lemongrass
Ticks – Lavender, Lemongrass, Sage, Thyme
Spiders – Peppermint, Spearmint
Gnats – Patchouli, Spearmint
Beetles – Peppermint, Thyme

Shop at Mother Knows Best for all your BIO Pure Essential Oil needs. (Plus, bottles and other aromatherapy needs.)
Peppermint

Lavender

Rosemary

Clary Sage

Thyme

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Last, I got to say Happy Earth day to the old man, Malik. My dear husband’s birthday is this Wednesday, June 24th, plus our beautiful little grand daughter, Moriya also turns 1 today. Happy Earth day to Moriya too!!!! I love you guys soooo much!!!!

This week’s announcements at Mother Knows Best:

Nature Sunshine Products upcoming Natural Health Seminars – Mark your calendars:

Upcoming Locations:
2/14     Honolulu, HI
2/21     Chambersburg, PA
2/21     Oak Lawn, IL
2/21     Salt Lake City, UT
2/21     Tampa, FL
2/21     Wasilla, AK
2/28     Phoenix, AZ
2/28     San Jose, CA
3/7     Bluffton, IN
3/7     Clermont, FL
3/7     Portland, OR
3/7     Tyler, TX
3/7     Whippany, NJ
3/14     El Segundo, CA
3/14     Greensburg, PA
3/14     Modesto, CA

Great one day training for $35 – Contact me to register.

Mark your calendar:

Monday, February 9, 2009 –
Becoming an Herbalist Teleconference
8 p.m. (central time) Learn about training and business opportunity

Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Hot Flash Seminar online
To register contact: Tally – tallygrn@yahoo.com

Wednesday, February 11, 2009
February’s Product Focus NSPWebinar – online
Topic: Essential Fatty Acids
Guest Presenter: Laurence Smith
Cost: FREE
Contact me for the details to register to these events

More Hot Topics from my blogtalk show this week – Feb. 5th:

Boosting your sexual health:
Great show, make sure you check it out. I had an interview with The Messenger of Health, MUTWASZE.
We talked about how exercise, diet and herbs can boost your sex life.
We also talked about the benefits of Pro G Yam Cream for women to balance their hormones. It boosts the ladies’ sex drive, help PMS and more.

Massage oil recipes for romance:
Add 23 drops essential oil to 2 ounces of almond, apricot, grape seed, or jojoba oil.

(Get your top quality essential oils at http://www.mynsp.com/motherknowsbest

To get your partner to relax after a hard day at work, use a head massage with essential oils. This may help him / her relax and be in a conducive mood for romance.
Mix 2 drops of lavender, rose and geranium into a teaspoon
of almond and jojoba oils each. Rub this oil on your hands and then massage your partner’s forehead gently. Rub outwards towards the ears. Next, proceed to using circular motions to massage the forehead.

***Order all your essential oils needs from my Nature Sunshine website***