Spring is the time that all sorts of wonderful detoxifying herbs are in abundance. There's a reason for that. Our bodies really do change through the winter months. We get less exercise, as a rule, we certainly eat less fresh food, and most of have gathered a few extra pounds that will just stay, if we don't "kick them out" of our body!
One of the best ways to change our metabolism, our cravings, and increase our energy is to detox. I'm not talking about those $60.00 a month prepackaged promotionals, I'm talking fresh greens, fresh juicing, and fresh air! It's just time to give the body a healthy break from the sedentary routine most of us find ourselves in. The best way in the world to begin detoxing is to do something that works up a sweat or at least causes thirst.
The key here, is don't overdo and don't go so overboard it's impossible to maintain. The actual "detoxing tonic" should just be a simple matter of an herbal tea or beverage such as dandelion root or nettles, that lasts a month or less. The rest is a change of lifestyle, that should last a lifetime!
Begin with simple things, like extra water and less soda pop, aiming for no soda pop, but a gradual change leaves one less vulnerable to feeling cheated or deprived, so if you're a big soda pop fan, the first few days, trade one glass of soda pop for a glass of water, then increase the exchange until you're free!
Exercise is the same way. Don't run out and join a gym, if you're not even walking to your mailbox. I was a massage therapist at a Fitness Club years ago and I was always tickled to see all the front row parking spaces taken . . . It's those little things, like when you to go the store, park a bit farther from the door. On the way home from work, drive on past the mail box and walk back after you get comfy for the evening.
If you are reading this blog, then you have Google access to find yourself a simple detox tea that would address your issues and lifestyle.
* A note of caution. If you decide to wildcraft your own herbs, make sure you identify what you are looking for and the area has not been subjected to unnantural herbicides and pesticides.
One thing at a time, one day at a time. Remember, we didn't get unhealthy overnight . . .
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Monday, May 20, 2013
Boys Will Be Boys
And that's as it should be. One of the contributors here at the Goshen Gazette wrote an article last week that really hit home. The Big Blue Bus told of a little boy that was still a little boy, thought like a little boy, and acted like a little boy, even when all dressed up. I mentioned to him, just in passing, about the concern I've had through the years of ministry, of boring the little boys that I've taught. His response was very true to his article, in that he said, "Boys will be boys, but seeds are planted." Now knowing that little boy on the big blue bus, grew up to be a man that posts Bible teachings and when he's not working, he's chasing storms, his simple statement rings perpetual truth. That little boy that couldn't stay out of the creek in his Sunday best, grew up to be a man.
What are we doing to our little boys now? When I read about the time children now spend confined in day care, it boggles my mind. Then there's time our children are spending in school as the summer vacations are being shortened. How many children, especially boys are being medicated for hyperactivity or attention deficit? There used to be an old saying about "not sitting around twittling your thumbs." That's now called video games and texting . . . Even thumb twittling has advanced with technology. As I thought of Rev. Spotter's words repeating the old adage, "boys will be boys" I couldn't help but think we've lost that and it's not fair to little boys.
A couple of years ago I witnessed a mother and a grandma deal with the children. There were a few girls and an only son. The comment was made before meeting them, "he's all boy." When I hear that phrase, I picture grubby little hands and a frog in his pocket. I plan to guard against stepping on legos and matchbox cars. It seems the phrase "all boy," used to inspire an image of a little guy taking things apart, curious as to how they work! What I saw, however; was a child who disregarded everything his mother said, wouldn't get off his tuchus to let his grandma have a seat, and ate like he had no manners whatsoever and the entire meal was for his consumption, the things he liked, that is. "All boy" used to mean masculine and adventurous. From what I saw in that situation, "all boy" was the euphemism for "all brat" and no manners.
G-d made little boys the way He made them, and there's nothing wrong with a critter in a pocket, a rock collection, and asking to keep bait in the refrigerator. There is something wrong, however; with a society that disregards the very things that make children grow and develop the way they were created. As I was working on another article, I just found myself aghast at the number of little boys that have some sort of label, be it some sort of attention issue or on the autism spectrum. I'm of the school of thought much of this could be avoided by proper diet and definitely fewer pharmaceuticals, but what if, we went back to just letting boys be boys.
What if children got to play outdoors in the sunshine, at least for awhile, every day? What if children got to get dirty and needed an extra bath before the next trip to somewhere? I know, nothing made my Grandson happier than picking fresh veggies out of the garden and eating them right there, with his grubby little hands wrapped around a fresh tomato, or picking the leaves of the cabbage one at a time . . . Kids will tell you, green beans and even peas are good, raw, fresh from the garden!
Outdoor play time for children would address many of the disorders now being medicated. Outdoor childhood activities would certainly help ward off childhood obesity, and help minimize modern thumb twittling time.
Most all people, benefit from some time outdoors. Children need to actively play, especially boys, need to be outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine, not confined to fluorescent lighting and controlled climate.
After being told for years to stay out of the sun and out of the heat, we now know moderation is possible and sunshine is a great source of Vitamin D. Before all common sense is lost, let's let little boys be boys.
A deficiency of Vitamin D has actually been linked with testosterone deficiency.
What are we doing to our little boys now? When I read about the time children now spend confined in day care, it boggles my mind. Then there's time our children are spending in school as the summer vacations are being shortened. How many children, especially boys are being medicated for hyperactivity or attention deficit? There used to be an old saying about "not sitting around twittling your thumbs." That's now called video games and texting . . . Even thumb twittling has advanced with technology. As I thought of Rev. Spotter's words repeating the old adage, "boys will be boys" I couldn't help but think we've lost that and it's not fair to little boys.
A couple of years ago I witnessed a mother and a grandma deal with the children. There were a few girls and an only son. The comment was made before meeting them, "he's all boy." When I hear that phrase, I picture grubby little hands and a frog in his pocket. I plan to guard against stepping on legos and matchbox cars. It seems the phrase "all boy," used to inspire an image of a little guy taking things apart, curious as to how they work! What I saw, however; was a child who disregarded everything his mother said, wouldn't get off his tuchus to let his grandma have a seat, and ate like he had no manners whatsoever and the entire meal was for his consumption, the things he liked, that is. "All boy" used to mean masculine and adventurous. From what I saw in that situation, "all boy" was the euphemism for "all brat" and no manners.
G-d made little boys the way He made them, and there's nothing wrong with a critter in a pocket, a rock collection, and asking to keep bait in the refrigerator. There is something wrong, however; with a society that disregards the very things that make children grow and develop the way they were created. As I was working on another article, I just found myself aghast at the number of little boys that have some sort of label, be it some sort of attention issue or on the autism spectrum. I'm of the school of thought much of this could be avoided by proper diet and definitely fewer pharmaceuticals, but what if, we went back to just letting boys be boys.
What if children got to play outdoors in the sunshine, at least for awhile, every day? What if children got to get dirty and needed an extra bath before the next trip to somewhere? I know, nothing made my Grandson happier than picking fresh veggies out of the garden and eating them right there, with his grubby little hands wrapped around a fresh tomato, or picking the leaves of the cabbage one at a time . . . Kids will tell you, green beans and even peas are good, raw, fresh from the garden!
Outdoor play time for children would address many of the disorders now being medicated. Outdoor childhood activities would certainly help ward off childhood obesity, and help minimize modern thumb twittling time.
Most all people, benefit from some time outdoors. Children need to actively play, especially boys, need to be outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine, not confined to fluorescent lighting and controlled climate.
After being told for years to stay out of the sun and out of the heat, we now know moderation is possible and sunshine is a great source of Vitamin D. Before all common sense is lost, let's let little boys be boys.
A deficiency of Vitamin D has actually been linked with testosterone deficiency.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Let's Talk Deodorants and Antiperspirants
Let your lymph nodes breathe. Now I realize we can't do that all the time and I'm not advocating that we should not be "fit for polite society." What I am saying, is choose some times that you ditch the underarm amenity and allow your sweat glands the right to function as they were created to do.
First, for the same of those you love, care about, or have to be around, wear it to work and school. What I'm suggesting here, is say when you're going to be doing something fairly independently like bicycling, working out, gardening, going to the gym, or whatever you do that you know you'll be getting dirty, working up a sweat, and be showering after. That's when you live and be free and don't worry about a little underarm perspiration. As a matter of fact, we need to be worrying about no underarm perspiration.
To be blunt, if you do allow your body to function normally as we were created to do, then realize we were designed to do that much detoxing on a regular basis. Again, I'm not suggesting we go through life offending those in our "circle of influence" or standing down wind . . . but when the intent is to get dirty or work up a sweat, do just that!
I remember a discussion I had with my buddy-in-law last year about working the land. Working up a sweat in all the good clean dirt, then the exhilarating feeling of that dirt washing away in the shower and the earthy feeling that evoked.
As a woman, I can honestly say, a shower after a deodorant-free detoxing session in the garden gives me the same sense of release and cleansing, as a good cry.
First, for the same of those you love, care about, or have to be around, wear it to work and school. What I'm suggesting here, is say when you're going to be doing something fairly independently like bicycling, working out, gardening, going to the gym, or whatever you do that you know you'll be getting dirty, working up a sweat, and be showering after. That's when you live and be free and don't worry about a little underarm perspiration. As a matter of fact, we need to be worrying about no underarm perspiration.
To be blunt, if you do allow your body to function normally as we were created to do, then realize we were designed to do that much detoxing on a regular basis. Again, I'm not suggesting we go through life offending those in our "circle of influence" or standing down wind . . . but when the intent is to get dirty or work up a sweat, do just that!
I remember a discussion I had with my buddy-in-law last year about working the land. Working up a sweat in all the good clean dirt, then the exhilarating feeling of that dirt washing away in the shower and the earthy feeling that evoked.
As a woman, I can honestly say, a shower after a deodorant-free detoxing session in the garden gives me the same sense of release and cleansing, as a good cry.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Time to Get Real
How many vaccinations, prescriptions, and doctor's visits do we force on our kids before we inform them that drugs are bad? Now how many parents cannot see the double message in this method? We influence our children with our actions much more than our words, and you bank on any stupid decisions being the most memorable!
Not only do we send a double message, but what are we doing to their little bodies in the way of potentially creating addicts. Not just emotional or psychological addiction, but we don't know what long term effects these various presriptions have on their developing organs, that may actually cause addiction down the road.
http://www.naturalnews.com/040146_prescription_drug_abuse_ADHD_teenagers.html
http://preventdisease.com/news/13/050213_The-More-Vaccines-An-Infant-Receives-In-Its-First-Year-The-Higher-The-Mortality-Rate.shtml?utm_source=050213&utm_campaign=050213&utm_medium=email
Not only do we send a double message, but what are we doing to their little bodies in the way of potentially creating addicts. Not just emotional or psychological addiction, but we don't know what long term effects these various presriptions have on their developing organs, that may actually cause addiction down the road.
http://www.naturalnews.com/040146_prescription_drug_abuse_ADHD_teenagers.html
http://preventdisease.com/news/13/050213_The-More-Vaccines-An-Infant-Receives-In-Its-First-Year-The-Higher-The-Mortality-Rate.shtml?utm_source=050213&utm_campaign=050213&utm_medium=email
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)