Detox Juice

Ingredients :

1 baby bittergourd

1 green apple

1 stalk celery

1/2 cucumber

1/4 green capsicum

Juice the veg & drink 1 glass daily before breakfast.

POSTURE - a peek at my notes

Posture is the position of the body either at rest or in motion. It constantly changes due to the many varied factirs like emotions, food consumed, fatigue and energy levels, over use or lack of use, muscle imbalance, and poot habits. Good vertical posture allows the body to dissipate the load of gravity so as to improve movement efficincy, reduce injury risk and conserve energy.

Good posture places all the muscles, tendons, lugaments, nerves and blood vessels in the optimal place for them to work most efficiently. Good posture provides minimal resistance to movement, maximal energy efficiency, reduced injruy risk and greatest conservation of energy during movement and at rest.

Poor posture leads to pain, disconfort, muscle strain, tightness and general fatigue. The further away from optimum the postural alignment is, the greater the load placed upon the body structures leading to greater and greater problems.

Long-term poor posture will affect the health and well being of the individual as it compromises function of body tissues and organs. Poor posture leads to some muscles being stretched too long, these often become weak, tired, can be painful and fatigued, where as the opposing muscles become short, tight, reduced in length and often show no pain unless palpated.

Lifting heavy objects :

• Wrong posture includes feet apart & squatting - this switches off the pelvic floor muscles as we mechanically pull the pubic symphysis apart (like splitting a wishbone). This places the pelvis and spine at risk. This is the pee/poo pose - unsuitable for weight lifting.

• Correct posture involves a staggered stance (1 foot behind till toes of rear foot is roughly at level with heel of front foot) with knees bent, feet about 2 hands apart. The knees are kept close together over the feet. The object is grasped as close as possible to the body and lifting is done through the hips using the legs, with the pelvic floor muscles activated (tightened).

A-Z of Stress Management

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  A : Always take time for yourself, at least 30min a day
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  B - Be aware of yoru own stress meter, know when to step back & cool down
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  C - Concentrate on controlling your own situation, without controlling everyone else
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  D - Daily exercise will burn off the stress chemicals
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  E - Eat lots of fruits, veg, bread & water; give your body the best to perform at its best
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  F - Forgive others, don't hold grudges, be tolerant - not everyone is as capable as you
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  G - Gain perspective on things, how important is the issue?
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  H - Hugs, Kisses, Laughter - have fun and don't be afraid to share your feelings with others
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  I - Identify stressors andplan to deal with them better next time
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  J - Judge your own performance realistically, don't set goals out of your own reach
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  K - Keep a positive attitude, your outlook with influence outcomes and the way others treat you
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  L - Limit alcohol, drugs & other stimulants, they affect you perception & behaviour
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  M - Manage money well, seek advice and save at least 10% of what you earn
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  N - No is a work you need to learn to use without feeling guilty
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  O - Outdoor activities by yourself or with frens & family can be a great way to relax
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  P - Play your favourite music rather than watching TV
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  Q - Quit smoking, it is stressing yor body daily, not to mention killing you too
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  R- Relationships : nuture & enjoy them, learn to listen more & talk less
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  S - Sleep well, with a firm mattress & supportive pillow, don't overheat yourself and allow plenty of ventilation
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  T - Treat yourself once a week with a massage, a dinner out, the movies... moderation is the key
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  U - Understand things from the other person's point of view
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  V- Verify information from the source before exploding
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  W - Worry less, it really doesn't not get things completed better or quicker
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  X - Xanadu : retreat to your favourite space regularly, make holidays part of your yearly plan & budget
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  Y - Yearly goal setting, plan what you want to achieve based on your priorities in your career, relationship etc
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  Z - Zest for life, each day is a gift. Smile and be thankful that you are a part  of the bigger picture

FLOWER ESSENCE

Just as the Divine has given us food to eat, so has she placed amoungst the herbs of fields beautiful plants to heal us when we are sick. There are there to extend a helping hand to man in those dark hours of forgetfulness when he loses sight of his divinity, and allows the cloud of fear or pain to obscure his vision.

~~ An adaptation by Dr Edward Bach

Flower essence address the disharmonies of the mind, body and soul; emotions that are the many underlying roots of problems and physical illnesses. By becoming aware of what is in our nature or temperament, that manifests as disharmony or disease, we are more able to resolve our own personal issues. This gifts us with the resposibility for our lives and well-being, and aids us in our journey of self-discovery.

PMS

PMS is not only bothersome, it comes in different categories!

• PMS A - characterised by nerbousness, irritability, mood changes, anxiety and depression (most common)
• PMS C - characterised by cravings, increased appetite, headaches, dizziness or fainting, pounding around the time of menstruation
• PMS D - characterised by depression, crying, forgetfulness, confusion, lethargy and insomia

• PMS H - characterised by fluid retention, weight gain above 1.4kg, oedema/ swelling of face and extremities, as well as breast congestion and tenderness
• PMS P - characterised by excessive amounts of aches and pains, and a markedly reduced pain threshold ----> Can be alleviated with Mg supp!!

Misc : inculdes lower GIT effects such as diarrhoea/constipation, increased/reduced urination etc.
Causes that increase/reduce PMS symptoms : STRESS. diet (eg animal fat stimulates a inflammatory p/w), suceptibility of tissues with the body at that time, exercise etc etc)