MONEY & PROSPERITY HOW TO INCREASE THE FLOW
Monday, December 6, 2010
Affirmations Money and Prosperity
MONEY & PROSPERITY HOW TO INCREASE THE FLOW
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Reflexology
Reflexology is used to activate the healing powers of the body by pressing on reflex areas on the feet, hands or ears. It is mainly a process of treating points & areas on the feet that relate to corresponding parts of the body, mind and spirit. The soles of the feet reflect the whole body, the organs, the skeletal, nervous, circulatory, endocrine & lymphatic systems. It can enhance fertility & also helps mothers during pregnancy (after first trimester) to be comfortable in all aspects. It can help with nausea, gestational diabetes, reduces swelling in hands, feet & ankles. Reflexology has been found to ease common symptoms of pregnancy and facilitate the smooth progress of labour. It is deeply soothing and encourages the body to naturally heal itself & eliminate toxins and negativity. Reflexology is great for reducing stress, soothing emotions increasing energy levels, inducing relaxation & bringing the body back into balance.
Reflexology History
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Thursday, November 11, 2010
Stress: Ease Holiday Pressure Tips
I hope you are all well and enjoying the beauty of the snow!!! I just wanted to send you some tips I received from my trainer Patricia Crane as they are very useful especially at this time.
In our already busy lives, the holidays are often a time of more stress rather than more joy and fun. Buying presents can stretch the family budget, demands on time increase, and family gatherings can be a challenge. This year simplify your life with these tips and enjoy the season more!
1. Begin with affirmations that this season is a fun and enjoyable time for you and your family. When you become aware of any negative thoughts about the holidays, tell yourself, 'stop!' Affirm that everything will get done easily.
2. Practice stress management! Remember to breathe deeply and easily, letting your shoulders, neck, and back relax and let go.
3. During the holidays the average person gains 5 pounds and then has to do a New Year's Resolution to lose them! Set an intention to maintain your weight. Plan lower calorie desserts- or don't even serve a dessert. Eat less the day before you are going to a party or big meal. Do simple things to move more, like dancing to your favorite songs or parking further away from the office so you walk more.
4. Simplify your gift giving by setting a theme. For example, make this a music year where you buy everyone a CD of their type of music. You can do all your shopping in one store! Or purchase gift certificates online. Now that's really easy!
5. Rather than buying gifts for friends, suggest that you spend time with each other instead. Go to a movie or share a meal. You'll save hours of trying to decide what they want, shopping, wrapping, etc.
6. One poll in an American study discovered that 83% of people (and I'm sure this is true of people in Ireland & other countries as well) wanted more time to spend with their families. Set a time to go to a fun holiday activity with your family and consider it as a present to each other.
7. Set a budget for not only gift giving but decorating and entertaining as well and stick with it. In January you'll be glad you did.
8. If family gatherings are something you look forward to, wonderful!! However, if they tend to be a challenge, prepare emotionally ahead of time. Visualize yourself staying calm. Remember Don't Take It Personally.
9. Contribute to a community agency that is helping others with food and presents during the holidays. Volunteer to help.
10. Plan ahead. Make a list of priorities and stay focused on them. Spend a few minutes at night deciding what's most important to get done the next day. Be reasonable in your expectations! Set boundaries for yourself. It's OK to say no to something you don't want
to do. Respect your own need for time.
11. Remember that letting someone know you care is the greatest gift of all. This season, say I love you as much as possible to family and friends. Let people know why they are special to you. And also remember to love and appreciate yourself.
Enjoy!
Loretta :)
Monday, September 20, 2010
Holistic Massage Research
Massage Can Help Prevent Sickness
This article is extracted from www.healthypages.co.uk
A recent study has shown that people who have massages gain the benefit of a ‘tuned’ immune system. Of course the well known benefits of having a massage are also there, such as reduction of stress and easing away of tension, but this new addition is a measurable benefit that hasn’t been recorded before.
The study was carried out by Dr. Mark Rapaport at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He and his colleagues enrolled 53 people in the study. 24 of them received a gentle and light touch type of massage, whereas the other 29 volunteers received a Swedish massage which is the most popular type of massage in the US. The sessions lasted for 45 minutes.
A Blood sample was taken both before and after the massage was performed and the results clearly showed that after one Swedish massage there was a significant and positive change in the composition of the blood.
Dr Rapaport said that "This research indicates that massage doesn't only feel good, it also may be good for you," adding that "People often seek out massage as part of a healthy lifestyle but there hasn't been much physiological proof of the body's heightened immune response following massage until now."
There were three measured benefits that the Swedish massage volunteer group experienced. One was a reduction in cortisol levels which is an adrenal gland hormone that gets released when stress levels go up. The second was a reduction in arginine vasopressin which is a hormone that is connected to aggressive behaviour. The third was a major increase in the disease fighting and preventing lymphocytes (white blood cells) in the body.
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine published the study.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Affirmations Basic Guidelines
Heal Your Life Workshop Testimonials
Loretta you are an inspirational workshop leader. You have helped me to deal with a life changing situation. Your support and guidance has been truly wonderful. You have made the process safe and made me feel protected. Thank you Loretta for helping me to heal my life. I would recommend anyone to attend your Heal Your Life Workshops as it is life changing. Thank you. C. Walsh Crewe, UK
The Heal Your Life weekend had a dramatic impact on me. I thought I’d already worked through and solved a lot of my problems and that my life was on an even keel again. Little did I know what I still had to drag up from the depths. I was a bit nervous about attending, because I had no idea what it would entail (while I’m a Louise fan, there’s a solid 15% I think is a bit daft) but I figured it turned up in my life at that specific time for a good reason. I’m so glad I went. It taught me about patterns in my life and where they come from, how to identify and change all the ‘beliefs’ I had about myself. I could have read all the books in the world, but working with the small group of people, sharing and helping each other, I learnt more about myself in two days than I ever thought possible.
Loretta is a wonderful teacher and leader, she brought so much support and guidance to the room and comfort too when it was needed.... and you will need it, because you will cry…!!! It was emotional, engaging, terrifying, but enlightening and I walked away walking taller and stronger as a result with some incredible memories that still make me smile. Thank you Loretta. Clare, Dublin, Ireland
Loretta is a fabulous gifted, creative, effective and motivating leader. Her informative and intuitive skills created a safe, sharing, caring inter-active atmosphere. This enabled me to become more aware of my thought patterns and deep rooted beliefs. This insightful process allowed me to release limiting patterns. Wow! Such a wonderful and transforming way to enhance my life journey. Thanks,S.Baker, Belfast
It was truly marvellous to take part in one of Loretta's healing workshops. She has such an uplifting and caring way when working with people. I strongly recommend her Thank You! Sari, Finland.
I encourage everyone to attend Loretta's workshop who is seeking enlightenment on how to improve and seek better relationships in their life. She enlightened us as to why we may not be as fulfilled as we deserve to be in our relationships. She provided us with techniques to move us forward. Loretta is very caring, insightful and supportive. I am very grateful for attending Loretta's workshop. J. Day, New Forest, UK
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Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Complementary Therapies in Pregnancy
Dr. Gowri Motha, Ms Zia Rowji and Dr. Jane McGrath.
Musculo-skeletal
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24.3%
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Cystitis
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5.4%
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Heartburn
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18.9%
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Insomnia
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5.4%
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Oedema
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16.2%
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Irritable uterus
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5.4%
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Hypertension
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13.5%
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Migraine
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5.4%
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Social Stress
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10.8%
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No problems
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5.4%
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Immunological Stress
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8.1 %
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Nose bleeds
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2.7%
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It was discovered that the effects of Reflexology on labour outcomes were outstanding. Some had labour times of only 2 hours, some 3 hours. The 20‑25 year olds had an average time of first stage labour of 5 or 6 hours, as did the first time mothers (text book average is 16-24 hours). Second time mothers, 26‑30 year olds, seemed to have longer labours (and may have fallen into the group experiencing more social stress). The second stage of labour lasted an average of 16 minutes (compared to the text book expectancy of 1-2 hours). In this small study it was found that there was very little difference between the labour times of 30 year olds and 40 year olds, even though many of the 40-year-olds were first time mothers – (who had 2‑3 hour labours).
Normal Deliveries
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89.0%
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Inductions
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5.4%
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Forceps
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2.7%
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Selective C/Section
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2.7%
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Emergency C/Section
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5.4%
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Immunological Stress
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8.1 %
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(13.0% in Newham District)
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- Provides a sense of well-being and helps prevent problems from starting.
- Reduces swelling in feet and ankles
- Relieves tired, aching feet
- Improves sleep quality
- Aids digestion
- Creates a sense of well-being for the foetus
- The mother feels supported mentally, physically and emotionally throughout pregnancy.
- Reflexology during labour can intensify contractions and shortens labour as a result.
- General Treatment (Lymphatic drainage): The most important aspect of Creative Healing is general lymphatic drainage. This is done on the upper back, middle back and sacrum and is offered throughout pregnancy. Especially important is Pelvic lymphatic drainage, which drains excessive tissue away from the central part of the pelvis and increases the space within the pelvic area, thereby making more room available for the baby’s head to fit into the middle of the pelvis for birth.
- Abdominal Toning: Good for digestion and assimilation of food - vitally important to maintain the health of the mother and baby.
- Pancreatic treatment: Excellent for improving digestive function. As well as insulin the pancreas secretes important enzymes to complete the digestion of food. The symptoms of pregnancy associated with the digestive system such as nausea, heartburn, abdominal bloating and constipation improve after a pancreatic treatment. Note: In our programme the pancreas is specifically treated between 32 - 36 weeks to prevent gestational diabetes from developing as the placental hormones might suppress maternal insulin response around this time.
- Liver: Helpful in stopping nausea and vomiting. These symptoms seem to relate to high levels of circulating tissue toxins that clog up the liver and slow down its detoxification mechanism - a liver treatment can clear these symptoms.
- Heart Treatment: Given in early pregnancy (to help it cope with the mother’s increase in circulatory blood volume) and before delivery (as the cardiac muscle will have to work quite hard during the birth process). The heart treatment also helps to calm any anxieties and fears that a pregnant mother may have.
- Hiatus hernia: Helps reduce the feeling of nausea during pregnancy.
- Back and spine treatment: Helps alleviate backache and helps the whole function of the body. May include the neck treatment, if needed.
- Thyroid treatment: Helps increase the mother’s energy.
- Kidney treatment: The kidneys excrete excessive tissue fluids so it is important that they function well.
- Spleen treatment: Helps immunity.
- Sacrum drainage and sacro-iliac treatment
- Sciatic treatment – Treats the classic symptoms of sciatica.
What are Carrier Oils?
Carrier Oils used in Treatments They are the base oils are used for all the massage and reflexology treatments. According to Wikepedia Carrier Oil definitionCarrier oil, also known as base oil or vegetable oil, is used to dilute essential oils and absolutes before they are applied to the skin in massage and aromatherapy. They are so named because they carry the essential oil onto the skin. Carrier oils do not contain a concentrated aroma, unlike essential oils, though some, such as olive, haven a mild distinctive smell. Neither do they evaporate like essential oils, which are more volatile.The carrier oils used should be as natural and unadulterated as possible. Organic oils should be used where possible. Cold-pressing and maceration are the two main methods of producing carrier oils. Mineral oil should not be used as it is not absorbed by the skin.
There is a range of different carrier oils, each with a various therapeutic properties. Choosing the oil will depend on the area being massaged, the presenting conditions and the clients sensitivity and requirements. For massage, viscosity is a major consideration; for example, grapeseed oil is typically very thin, while olive oil is much thicker. Sunflower, sweet almond and rapeseed oils have viscosities midway between these extremes. Carrier oils can be easily blended to combine their properties of viscosity, acceptability, lubrication, absorption, aroma and so forth.
Calendula (Calendula Officinalis) is an infused oil and has healing anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic qualities. It is suitable for skin problems like nappy rash, eczema, sunburn, chapped skin and rashes. It can help healing of wounds and is soothing and helps skin suppleness. It is not as pure as cold pressed oils due to the maceration process.
Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalis var. Dulcis)is a cold pressed oil from the sweet almond nut. It is a great moisturiser and protects the surface of the skin and is probably one of the most popular nourishing carrier oils. It contains vitamin A, B1, B2, B6 and vit E and has a rich concentration of oleic and linoleic essential fatty acids. It is great for softening and conditioning the skin. It does not absorb rapidly but soaks in well after a good massage. It is used on all skin types.*Caution This oil is not used in cases where the client suffers from a nut allergy also do not confuse it with Bitter Almond oil which is toxic.
Wheatgerm Oil (Triticum Vulgare)is a cold pressed oil and comes from the germ of the wheat kernel. It is a rich antioxidant and is high in essential fatty acids and vitamin E. It stabilises other carrier oils if added (5-10%) and preserves their shelf life another few months. It can be used to help reduce scarring after operations and is effective on dry and mature skins. It is very thick and sticky to use on it’s own and is generally mixed with a lighter base oil.*Caution This oil is not used in cases where a client suffers from a wheat allergy.
Avocado Oil (Persea Americana)is a refined cold pressed oil from avocado fruits. It has a high vitamin content A,B and D, contains lecithin, saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids and is a natural antioxidant. It is a great emmolient and great for dry and wrinkled skin and can be used intensively on the face. The unrefined version turns cloudy when chilled and has a strong odour. The refined version removes the odour and dark colour. It is generally added to other base oils as it can be sticky if used alone for massage.
Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis)is a liquid wax and is normally blended with other carrier oils as it is too expensive to use alone. It is a wonderful to use on extremely dry mature skin and helps minimize lines and wrinkles as it is rejuvenating and enhances new cell growth. It treats excessive sebum production (oily skin and acne) as it can dissolve the sebum. It also treats dry skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis with it’s smooth and nourishing properties.
Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera Biennis) is from the evening primrose flower seeds. It contains linoleic and gammo-linoleic acid (known for assisting in reducing pre-menstrual tension It is moisturising, softening and protective and can accelerate healing of wounds and scars. It is effective for treating dry skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, acne, rosacea and dandruff. As it is expensive it is best to blend it with another carrier oil (10%).*Caution do not use if pregnant or breast feeding.
Peach Kernel Oil (Prunus Persica) is from the stone/seeds of the peach. It is regenerative and moisturising and effective particularly for dry and mature skin. It is a light penetrating easily absorbed oil that protects and nourishes the skin. It is rich in vitamins A, B1 B2 and B6. It contains oleic and linoleic fatty acids. It is softening non-greasy and nourishing all for all skin types.
Macadamia Nut Oil (Macadamia Integrifolia/Macadamia Tegrifolia)is from the macadamia nut. It contains palmitoleic acid and is great for dry/wrinkled skin. It is useful for both dry and oily skin conditions. It is considered to be anti-aging and a wonderful emollient.
Calendula (Calendula Officinalis) is an infused oil and has healing anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic qualities. It is suitable for skin problems like nappy rash, eczema, sunburn, chapped skin and rashes. It can help healing of wounds and is soothing and helps skin suppleness. It is not as pure as cold pressed oils due to the maceration process.