body and spirit / 33 posts found
Importance of Spiritual Aspect of Menopause
” So many women I’ve talked to see menopause as an ending. But I’ve discovered this is your moment to reinvent yourself after years of focusing on the needs of everybody else. It’s your opportunity to get clear about what matters to you and then to pursue that with all of your energy, time and talent.” Oprah Winfrey During menopause women will experience a wide range of emotions. You may feel scared and apprehensive, or you might feel happy and relieved. Menopause is often associated with negatives: the loss of fertility, the loss of inner vitality, the loss of youth, […]
Sexual Problems During Menopause and After
During menopause, not only our life changes, but we also change, both physically and mentally. Menopausal and postmenopausal sex may be disrupted. Women can experience vaginal dryness, urinary incontinence, atrophic changes within the vagina. How to deal with these problems? The changes that occur during menopause in the genitourinary system are caused by estrogen deficiency. Atrophic changes (atrophic) refer to the uterus, vagina, fallopian tubes and the urethra, bladder, and breast. They can affect libido and the quality of sex. Menopause: how genitals change The vaginal mucosa and her vestibule become thin, pale and inflexible. The vestibule of the […]
Facts About Anxiety and How to Overcome It.
I remember that day when I was driving through Europe while on vacation, and we missed the exit. I was so exhausted from driving that I literally freaked out. I had an anxiety attack, more so actually a panic attack. I couldn’t do breath, and I couldn’t talk. Nothing could stop that then… I was so scared. I didn’t even know what happened then until I’ve heard someone talking about it and I put all the pieces together. I have been suffering from anxiety form my early childhood, and I had no clue what it was. I was making […]
What is Cycle Syncing and Does it Work?
Ever feel like you’re going crazy? Like you are crying for no reason, like the world is about to end? Do you feel like a slave to your hormones? Well, ladies, It’s not your imagination. Ecstatic one second crying the next, horny like nothing else at times, then don’t want to be close to the men? Us women can have so much energy at times, then none at all and we can point fingers to all of it to our menstrual cycle. Fluctuations during menstrual cycle play an important role in our appetite, emotional state, thought process and more. […]
Natural Remedies for Travelers
Summer is here! I gathered for you a handful of information on how to quickly deal with the most common problems that can affect our loved ones and ourselves during the summer days. First of all – always in my travel medicine cabinet I have a small bottle of propolis, and a bottle of tea tree oil. These are my essential natural medicines with far-reaching effects. But not only that. Good weather is conducive to rest but also to many activities outdoors. I like to enjoy every opportunity when I get the fresh air! What comes […]
How to Use Witch Hazel for Your Skin
If you are searching for a versatile addition to your skincare routine, Witch hazel would be the best choice. While it’s easy to use the natural astringent as-is on a cotton ball, blending it with other ingredients allows you to create a range of customized skin care products that suit your skin type perfectly. Use these simple tips to get healthy, glowing skin with simple, natural ingredients. Cleansing and Toning Witch hazel is a pore-tightening toner and a natural cleanser that can be applied directly to your skin with a cotton ball. For the best astringent and toning benefits, […]
Holistic Skin Care: Herbs and Spices to Try Out
When it comes to holistic skincare sometimes all you need to id to look into your spice rack or if you grow your own herbs, your garden. Humans have known for millennia that different herbs can be astringent or can help the skin hold on to moisture. They can clear up breakouts and make skin glow with health. Here are some herbs and spices to consider for skin care: Oat Straw Oat straw is the stem of the oat plant while it’s still green and its sap is milky. It is a great source of silica and calcium […]
All About Natural Sunscreen
Summer coming up, and I thought writing about natural sunscreens would be helpful. Depending on your skin type, your body will produce between 1,000 and 10,000 international units (IUs) of vitamin D when exposed to 30 minutes of the mid-day sun. This is important because vitamin D deficiency has been linked to weak bones, insomnia, mood disorders, hormonal imbalances and more. But too much of anything can be bad, and sun exposure is no exception. Sun Exposure and Skin Cancer According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), skin cancer is the single most common type of […]
Fighting Stress with Healthy Morning Routines
Stress sucks! That’s something that we can all agree to. It can cause acne, hair loss, weight gain, weight loss and a host of other health problems. Put simply, it can make you feel crazy and overwhelmed at EVERYTHING! But, there is a way to combat stress. Routines and organization is the best way to deal with stress throughout the day. And what better time to start with a routine, then first thing in the morning! Setting the tone for the day starts the minute you open your eyes. If you aren’t careful, stress can rear it’s ugly […]
The Spiritual Detox
With today’s hurried and hectic pace of life, and the dwindling level of social interaction, we face ever-increasing negativity. Many people are not even aware of the amount of negativity that permeates their lives. It builds and builds some more, often subtly and gradually until we experience the symptoms such as poor sleep, poor health or an unsettled mind. In most instances, we do not know why we experience such symptoms. We need to detox our spirit in the same way we detox our internal organs. Our minds and spirits deserve to be healthy and at peace. However, we […]