Energy drinks vs ENERGY Drinks

Growing up as an athlete, Gatorade was THEE sports drink. You weren't considered a REAL athlete unless you had a few bottles in your workout bag. Now, there are so many energy drinks to choose from, it can get confusing as to what is what. So let me give you my clever perspective on energy drinks. The commercials boasted about how it gives you energy and fills up with electrolytes.

Most of the energy drinks are loaded with sugar and caffeine. With such a jolt from all of that sugar and caffeine, you are sure to get a buzz. The loaded caffeine and sugar, quickly spikes up your blood levels in addition to the adrenals only to bring you back down just as quick. 

By coming down so quickly, the body becomes sluggish and craves for more. Before you know it, you are drinking another can of sugar and caffeine to bring you back up. This cycle can put wear and tear on the adrenals and blood sugar levels to the point of causing damage. Very few brands of energy drinks contain any of the necessary vitamins and minerals that you need to sustain the momentum you have without drinking more.

There are all natural drinks out that offer the energy you need to get your through the day and add the necessary vitamin and minerals you need. Green drinks for example, depending on what’s in them, can provide a full serving of fruits and vegetables, fiber and in some cases even protein. Juicing can bring energy to your morning with juice extracted from fresh fruit and vegetables. Not only do you get a few hours of energy from juicing, you also get the much needed vitamins, minerals and fiber.
Another way to get an all natural energy drink in your day is with smoothies. Smoothies can supply the body with fresh fruits, vegetables, fiber and protein when made right. While all natural juices and smoothies contain sugar and the body doesn't recognize it from table sugar or natural sugar, juices and smoothies supply the body with so much more once the sugar has burned off.
There's another family of beverages that can give you energy.  All natural drinks like teas, elixirs and tinctures can also provide the energy you are looking for without the sugar and caffeine. Not only are these drinks loaded with energy producing ingredients, they provide vitamins and minerals to help heal the body and keep it functioning properly. Herbs, flowers, herbal extracts and spices go into the development of teas, elixirs and tinctures. These ingredients have the spiritual properties of the plants and flowers for healing on all levels, which makes them excellent beverages.

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New Chef in Town!!

Before I purchased my first house, I started buying the things I would need like bathroom accessories, kitchen stuff and pots and pans. I had no idea what Spirit was doing back then however as I reflect on it now, I can see where Spirit was going. Back then I was making big bucks or what I considered big bucks so I could afford to get the good stuff. I had no idea that I would later become a vegetarian or so health conscious when I decided to buy my pots and pans. The pots and pans that I purchased were Teflon free.

"The nonstick coating used in DuPont’s Teflon® pans has been found to release one or more of 15 different toxic gases when heated to certain temperatures. There are alternatives to Teflon cookware. Safer options include stainless steel, ceramic or cast iron. Anodized aluminum cookware is regarded by some to be better than Teflon, but others feel that aluminum is concerning as it is a potentially toxic metal.One of the main chemicals used in the manufacturing process of Teflon® and other nonstick pans is perflurooctanoic acid (PFOA) also known as C-8. This chemical has led to cancer and birth defects in lab animals, and may have led to birth defects in DuPont plant workers."

Aside from food tasting better, its better for you to cook on non Teflon cookware. Choose to live a healthier life.

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Rose in Bloom

I love roses. Not just getting them, because I also buy them for myself to lift the mood, but because the fragrance. I’ve used roses for a number of love spells and products that I make. Roses have a feminine energy and are associated with many of the Deities such as Isis, Adonis, Cupid and Aurora.  Rose petals or rose hips have been used in healing spells and mixtures for centuries.  It is said that when sprinkled around the house, rose petals calm personal stress and personal upheavals. 

Did you know that you can eat flowers? Certain flowers have been shown to contain important nutrients. Used in herbal medicine, rose petals with its sweet and warmth acts on the liver and spleen. In healing, it is used to dry colds, clear mucus discharges and harmonizes blood."Bacteria die within five minutes when contacted with fresh rose petals which makes rose a perfect medicine for fighting skin diseases. Fresh rose petals will help cure festering wounds and burns; they may also alleviate allergic itching. Ancient doctors used rose water to treat upset nerves, fumed patients suffering from lungs diseases with rose incense and gave extracts of rose petals to patients suffering from heart and kidney diseases."

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Acid Build up

I often speak with people who suffer from acid reflux or indigestion or some form of acidosis. "Acid reflux is the term used when the acid in your stomach backs up or ‘refluxes’ into the esophagus where it doesn’t belong. Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease or GERD for short is acid reflux that occurs regularly. Reflux by itself isn't unusual. GERD on the other hand, develops when acid reflux happens two or more times a week and produces troublesome symptoms. If left untreated, GERD may

lead to some serious health problems. Only your doctor can tell you if you have GERD." Many people turn to antacids to relieve some of the pain and acid build up. Studies have shown antacids can make your health worse. Antacids can contain some harmful ingredients that wreak havoc on the body. "These salts interfere with the absorption of phosphates. This can lead to constipation, loss of appetite, weakness, and bone damage. Aluminum salts can aggravate patients with Alzheimer's disease, kidney disease, those who are dehydrated, and those with certain bone disorders." Below are a few of the ingredients listed in antacids:

• Calcium Carbonate – May cause constipation or if over used may actually increase acid reflux instead of reducing it.
• Magnesium Hydroxide and Magnesium Oxide – Can cause diarrhea. Don’t take it if you have kidney problems.
• Bismuth Salts – May cause Encephalopathy, a disease of the brain commonly called dementia.

Don't want to use these harmful chemicals? There are several ways to treat acid reflux, heartburn and other digestion issues, naturally.

• Changing your diet to a  more alkaline diet
• Eating several hours earlier before going to bed
• Eating relaxed, not driving or running out of the door
• Aloe vera has been used to treat stomach upset, diarrhea and inflammation associated with bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis.
• Licorice is believed to be effective in treating stomach and intestinal ulcers, reducing stomach acid levels, coating the stomach wall with a protective gel and relieving constipation.
•  Drinking peppermint also helps soothe an upset stomach

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Overcharged

 A few years ago my daughter got a new ipod for her birthday. Excited, she tossed the old ipod in the dock and left it there. Still in the dock for several months now, the ipod exploded. It had reached its capacity and had no outlet to release the energy that had built up inside and just exploded.

I use this analogy to our children with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and an overly charged battery. "ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder of childhood. It affects about 3 - 5% of school aged children. ADHD is diagnosed much more often in boys than in girls. Depression, lack of sleep, learning disabilities, tic disorders, and behavior problems may be confused with, or appear with, ADHD." Most children are born with an incredible amount of energy that when they are finally able to release it, it can be over whelming. Children with this amount of energy will release it in many ways, just to let it out. Society talks about humans being spiritual being living a human existence however human beings aren't being treated like spiritual beings. The first sign of behavior that is NOT considered "normal", is then looked at for treatment with medication. There are many factors a child may have that can contribute to an overly charged behavior.  "Every child suspected of having ADHD should be carefully examined by a doctor to rule out possible other conditions or reasons for the behavior. Medication may be necessary in some cases, with the addition of holistic remedies and alternative healing methods, but its not necessary for all. Just as there are many factors that can contribute to an overly charged behavior, there are just as many holistic remedies that can be offered.

A well balanced diet can help dramatically. Removing processed and refined foods, junk food, caffeine and sugary foods can alleviate the aggressiveness in the mind, body and spirit. Herbs have also shown to be beneficial in people with mental health disorders. Ginkgo Biloba has been used for brain function and concentration. Chamomile is a great tea and has been used for anxiety and nervousness. Essential oils are a great way to catch a little one on the go without all of the fuss. Fragrances of pure essential oils can go along way.  Lavender is an excellent oil to calm the mind's chatter. A combination of holistic healing methods would benefit any spiritual being not just the ones with an overly charged spirit.

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An herbal wonder

I am a creature of habit. The only foods that I ate, were the foods I was familiar with and I was not familiar with garlic. Sure I ate it if it was already in my food but I never chose to cook with it. Now that I have transitioned over to the vegetarian side, I have expanded my palette. I am quite fond of garlic especially in my basil and garlic spaghetti with garlic bread. Yum. But now there is even more to be excited about garlic. "It's been considered by many to be a herbal "wonder drug", with a reputation in folklore for preventing everything from the common cold and flu to the Plague!" Some of the health benefits of garlic are:

• Garlic has 1% of the potency of penicillin and can ward off a number of bacteria such as Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli, Cryptococcal meningitis, Candida albican and Staphylococcus.
• Garlic can lower blood pressure a little
• Garlic may help to remove heavy metals such as lead and mercury from the body. 
• Garlic helps to prevent blood clots from forming

Garlic has also been used in some religious and spiritual practices. "In some Buddhist traditions, garlic - along with the other five "pungent spices" - is understood to stimulate sexual and aggressive drives to the detriment of meditation practice.  In Europe, many cultures have used garlic for protection. Herbs aren't just for eating anymore. Do you know what  your favorite herb does?

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The Herbal Kingdom

People don't give the herbal kingdom nearly enough credit. "Traditional Chinese and Ayurveda herbal medicine are complete and thorough alternative medical systems developed more than 3000 and 5000 years ago. So why do so many people shy away from it when I suggest an herbal remedy to them? Herbs heal on so many levels. "The primary focus of holistic herbalism is to support the body's inherent healing capacity." There is so much to herbs that scientist have not even considered with regards to healing. By each herb having so many healing properties, a person can heal emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically, simultaneously. "The art of herbalism is not only in selecting the most effective herbs for the condition being treated but also in determining  how these herbs should best be prepared." While I am adverse in creating my own herbal blends, there are many proven remedies already created. As there are many herbal remedies, there are also as many methods in which a plant can be utilized. You can take an herb in a tincture form, capsule, tea, or ointment just to name a few. For example, the parts used in chamomile ar the flowers. The tea has been known to assist with minor digestive problems. Chamomile can also be found as an essential oil. The German Chamomile is a blue oil and used to assist with seeking spiritual guidance while the Roman Chamomile encourages calmness and stillness.

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