Pet Wellness Essential Oil Blend. A gentle, effective blend to strengthen the immune response. Pet Wellness is a gentle yet very effective blend. The essential oils in this blend are known to support and strengthen the immune response while being safe with very low toxicity. May be helpful for those animals under a lot of stress as well as those who have recurring infections that don’t seem to be cleared up by antibiotics and medications. Ingredients: Cinnamomum camphora ct. 1,8 cineole (Ravintsara), Eucalyptus radiata (Eucalyptus Radiata), Cymbopogon martinii (Palmarosa), Melaleuca quinquenervia bs. viridiflora (Niaouli), Hemp Seed Oil.
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Black Seed Oil
Black Seed Oil
Black seed (Nigella sativa) is the new preferred therapeutic oil prized for its immune-boosting and antibacterial benefits to reduce respiratory, viral, and digestive ailments. This oil has been used medicinally in Middle Eastern cultures for millennia. Anecdotally, it’s been said to “cure everything except for death!” And the research is starting to back that up. Studies show that this versatile oil can regulate the immune system, benefit blood sugar, and has anti-cancer activity (Butt et al, 2010). Even though it’s known for its medicinal power, it can be used in cooking and food preparation. Look for a coldpressed black seed oil and for a synergistic blend, use oregano oil and black seed oil together. Look for a combination with vitamins A and D added to give your immune system the best tools to beat the bugs!
Has A Car Crash Wrecked YOU?
Being in a car accident (MVA) can be a severe and life-altering event. Although many people do make a full recovery shortly after their accident, others experience pain and psychological difficulties that endure longer. This may include: experiencing feelings of anxiety; feeling “on-edge” when driving; flashbacks and nightmares of the accident; or even an overall feeling of helplessness of ever feeling “normal” again. Counselling, specifically Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), has shown to be effective to help individuals overcome the trauma of an MVA.
Start the School Year Right
Parents can ensure a student is starting the school year off right by talking to their child before school begins about their expectations for the year. Encouraging students to visualize what success will look like once they are back in school can also help. Once the school year has started, taking the time to meet with the teacher shows your child that you have created a connection with their teacher, which can help anxious students feel safer. If students with learning difficulties begin to struggle, it can be worth looking into the root of the problem, as well as discussing options with their teacher.
Women in Control of Finances
Women face financial issues that men do not, such as the gender wage gap and gender tax (paying more for the same services). For that reason, being in control of one’s finances is especially important for women to secure their future. It is important to make sure your will is up to date, have your own bank account and credit history, know where your important documents are kept, have long-term savings as well as short-term emergency savings, and have appropriate insurance coverage. These proactive steps will help insure there is less to worry about when it comes to your finances.
Laser Acupuncture for Depression
Studies have shown that low levels of serotonin are often linked to depression in individuals, and that these lowered levels can be caused by factors such as genetics, as well as a person’s environment, which may include physical and emotional trauma. Laser acupuncture can stimulate the release and synthesis of serotonin, using cold non-invasive lasers, as well as the release of endorphins, both of which can improve emotional wellbeing. Laser therapy can be used as part of a treatment program for depression that may also include physician-prescribed medication and/or psychotherapy, to offer a comprehensive process for recovery.
Ask The Expert
Q: I want to do some tricky hikes this summer. My partner and I plan to do some scrambles and I really need my reading glasses to see the maps. Is getting progressives worth it for this?
A: Your optometrist or optician can take a look at your prescription and records to see if it would work for you. I often tell my patients that progressive bifocals are built for convenience, so that you don’t have to keep switching between reading glasses and far distance glasses. Some newer designs of progressives are made for comfortable vision in difficult situations like steep stairs or uneven terrain, and they’re easier to get used to than ever. As a bonus, full-time glasses can not only enhance your vision, but also protect your eyes from ultraviolet light and become darker in bright conditions if you so wish.
Conversations with a Tree
Jane Warren Campbell, in her book “Conversations with a Tree”, states that, “Love is the unconditional appreciation for all life, it is the acceptance of who you are and the allowing of others to be who they are. Love is the foundation to happiness. If you do not truly love yourself, deep inside, you will not create the life you dream of.”
Trees have a bounty of love for all and are worth having a conversation with. Seek out a tree, hug it, talk to it, lay your back and head against its trunk, and you will receive love, wisdom, and healing.
Food as Medicine for Inflammation
In holistic healthcare, inflammation is often recognized as a root cause for many chronic and acute conditions. The four major signs of inflammation include redness, heat, swelling, and pain. For management of chronic inflammation symptoms, using food as medicine can be very effective. The first step is to minimize foods in the diet that promote inflammation, which include any type of sugar (including honey and high-sugar fruits), grains, and processed vegetable oils like canola oil and peanut oil. The next step is to focus the diet on high quality, nutrient-dense foods like vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds, beans and legumes, high quality animal protein, turmeric, and healthy fats.
Healthy Buildings and Wiring
Magnetic and electric fields of energy that occur as a result of electrical wiring errors is a known stressor of our immune systems. Our bodies are controlled by exquisitely small currents and voltages. These natural currents of energy are easily disrupted by the very large induced currents in our bodies that are a result of unnatural, manmade electricity. Humans have evolved and remained healthy as a result of welcoming natural radiations from the sun. Manmade energy, because it is so different from natural radiations, is not helpful for the function of our cells. Unfortunately, our bodies cannot identify bad electromagnetic energy and they welcome this energy into the cells, which may result in illness.
Kombucha’s Natural Vitamins and Minerals
Kombucha is known for its ability to help aid in digestion, stimulate metabolism, and decrease infections, and studies have shown that along with probiotics and antioxidants, kombucha also offers a variety of vitamins and minerals. One study conducted in the Republic of Macedonia in 2001 looked at the mineral and water-soluble vitamins in kombucha that was made with 0.7% sucrose and 5 g/L of black tea. The researchers found that the kombucha contained vitamins B1, B6, B12, and C, along with minerals like zinc, copper, iron, manganese, nickel, and cobalt, all of which contribute to better health.
