Have you ever thought about hypnosis? Have you seen scenes in movies or on tv where someone is hypnotized into doing something? Have you ever tried it to stop a bad habit, like biting nails or smoking? Now, let me ask you this, if you say no to being hypnotized, think about what it means to be hypnotized. Are subliminal messages the same as being hypnotized? Have your friends or family ever hypnotized you? You might be surprised.
This is a mini documentary that I came across by HypnoTranquility. Check it out and let me know what you think.
http://www.hypnotranquility.com/special/discover-hypnosis/self-hypnosis
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
Are Poinsetta's Poisonous?
The beautiful and colorful poinsetta has received a bad rap for being poisonous. Truth be known, it is not. Here are some interesting facts about this plant and the history on how it got it's bad rap rumor. The article is by Melissa Breyer.
Pity the poor poinsettia. All it ever wanted was to be a nice emblem for the holidays: To be patiently wrapped in red foil and hoisted on hostesses, to festoon festive Christmas sweaters, and to be eternally mimicked in plastic. But somewhere along the way it picked up a bad-girl reputation as a lethal beauty -- lovely to look at and terribly toxic if tasted! But are the rumors true? Are pretty poinsettias potentially poisonous? About 70 percent of the population will answer yes, and although every year there is a bumper crop of stories explaining otherwise -- the myth persists. And myth it is. Poinsettia's are not poisonous, merely the victim of a popularly enduring urban legend.
It all started back in the early part of the 20th century when the young child of a U.S. Army officer was alleged to have died from consuming a poinsettia leaf -- a story which was later retracted. But, as these things have a habit of doing, the toxic potential of the poinsettia took on a life of its own. Now many people treat poinsettias as persona non grata (or poinsettia non grata, as the case may be) in their households.
According to the American Medical Association's Handbook of Poisonous and Injurious Plants, other than occasional cases of vomiting, ingestion of the poinsettia plant has been found to produce no ill effect. And other experts have weighed in as well.
The Society of American Florists worked with the academic faculty of entomology at Ohio State University to thoroughly test all parts of the poinsettia and conclusively established that there were no adverse effects. In 1975, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission denied a petition to require warning labels for poinsettia plants.
As for your pets, the American Veterinary Medicine Association of America does not include poinsettias on its list of plants that are a threat to animals. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals states that ingestion of poinsettias may cause mild to moderate gastrointestinal tract irritation, which may include drooling, vomiting, and/or diarrhea -- but nothing severe or fatal.
Mistletoe, on the other hand? Not so innocent. Along with inspiring smooching if stood underneath, mistletoe can cause gastrointestinal distress, a slowed heartbeat, and other reactions if ingested, due to the presence of harmful chemicals like viscotoxins. Although not thought to be fatal, it can cause severe reactions. In pets, mistletoe may cause gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular collapse, dyspnea, bradycardia, erratic behavior, vomiting, diarrhea, and low blood pressure. Yikes!
So keep the mistletoe securely fastened above your door, but fear the poinsettia no more.
To view the article by link, click here.
Pity the poor poinsettia. All it ever wanted was to be a nice emblem for the holidays: To be patiently wrapped in red foil and hoisted on hostesses, to festoon festive Christmas sweaters, and to be eternally mimicked in plastic. But somewhere along the way it picked up a bad-girl reputation as a lethal beauty -- lovely to look at and terribly toxic if tasted! But are the rumors true? Are pretty poinsettias potentially poisonous? About 70 percent of the population will answer yes, and although every year there is a bumper crop of stories explaining otherwise -- the myth persists. And myth it is. Poinsettia's are not poisonous, merely the victim of a popularly enduring urban legend.
It all started back in the early part of the 20th century when the young child of a U.S. Army officer was alleged to have died from consuming a poinsettia leaf -- a story which was later retracted. But, as these things have a habit of doing, the toxic potential of the poinsettia took on a life of its own. Now many people treat poinsettias as persona non grata (or poinsettia non grata, as the case may be) in their households.
According to the American Medical Association's Handbook of Poisonous and Injurious Plants, other than occasional cases of vomiting, ingestion of the poinsettia plant has been found to produce no ill effect. And other experts have weighed in as well.
The Society of American Florists worked with the academic faculty of entomology at Ohio State University to thoroughly test all parts of the poinsettia and conclusively established that there were no adverse effects. In 1975, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission denied a petition to require warning labels for poinsettia plants.
As for your pets, the American Veterinary Medicine Association of America does not include poinsettias on its list of plants that are a threat to animals. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals states that ingestion of poinsettias may cause mild to moderate gastrointestinal tract irritation, which may include drooling, vomiting, and/or diarrhea -- but nothing severe or fatal.
Mistletoe, on the other hand? Not so innocent. Along with inspiring smooching if stood underneath, mistletoe can cause gastrointestinal distress, a slowed heartbeat, and other reactions if ingested, due to the presence of harmful chemicals like viscotoxins. Although not thought to be fatal, it can cause severe reactions. In pets, mistletoe may cause gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular collapse, dyspnea, bradycardia, erratic behavior, vomiting, diarrhea, and low blood pressure. Yikes!
So keep the mistletoe securely fastened above your door, but fear the poinsettia no more.
To view the article by link, click here.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Inspiration - grow and show, live and love.
Here is a wonderful three minute mini movie by Kate Nowak. She woke up one morning and felt compelled to create this wonderful movie. Brightest blessings!
http://www.blessyoumovie.com/miami/?cm_mmc=MIAMI-_-NL-_-03.17.2010-_-MYBBmov
http://www.blessyoumovie.com/miami/?cm_mmc=MIAMI-_-NL-_-03.17.2010-_-MYBBmov
Monday, December 6, 2010
Every day is a gift.
Are you ready for the new year? How has 2010 been to you? Good year, bad year, or just indifferent? What have you learned this year thru your lessons? Every day is a gift, which is why it's not called the past and it's not called the future, it's the present, living in the now. Are you living in the now? Are you kind, considerate and inspirational? Are you closed minded, negative and cold to others? Time to start comtemplating. Do you know who you are? What would happen if you were told that you only had months to live? How would you change and what would you do? Just a few things to ponder. If you do not like who you are or what you have become, well, it's time to turn over a new leaf - out with the old and in with the new. Time to reinvent yourself.
Here's a little excerpt from Barry Gottlieb: If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
Do you have true abundance? I believe true abundance is not measured by what you have; rather, it is measured by what you give. In our culture, it seems that most people are caught up in their "need for greed." Perhaps this is why so many people struggle to find their happiness, and why over 25% of the people in our country suffer from anxiety. We live in a culture where we are taught to judge a person based on what they have, rather than on who they are and what they contribute to society. Barry Gottlieb wrote a book titled, 'Everyday is a Gift.' It discusses his journey in life, one which you may very well connect to in certain ways, and how he transformed into who he is today. It's a real eye opener.
Five important steps/things to remember:
*Gratitude. Every night before you go to sleep, recite aloud at least ten things for which you are grateful.
*Forgive. Let go of the past. Forgive those who have hurt or angered you. Stop carrying this poison around with you every day.
*Love. Be sure to tell those people in your life who mean so much to you that you love them and appreciate them.
*Donate. Go through your closets. Anything you haven't worn or used in the past year, box it or bag it and take it to a place where those who are less fortunate will benefit from your donation. Get your children involved!
*Praise. Make time to praise. Look for and recognize the good in others.
Here's a little excerpt from Barry Gottlieb: If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
Do you have true abundance? I believe true abundance is not measured by what you have; rather, it is measured by what you give. In our culture, it seems that most people are caught up in their "need for greed." Perhaps this is why so many people struggle to find their happiness, and why over 25% of the people in our country suffer from anxiety. We live in a culture where we are taught to judge a person based on what they have, rather than on who they are and what they contribute to society. Barry Gottlieb wrote a book titled, 'Everyday is a Gift.' It discusses his journey in life, one which you may very well connect to in certain ways, and how he transformed into who he is today. It's a real eye opener.
Five important steps/things to remember:
*Gratitude. Every night before you go to sleep, recite aloud at least ten things for which you are grateful.
*Forgive. Let go of the past. Forgive those who have hurt or angered you. Stop carrying this poison around with you every day.
*Love. Be sure to tell those people in your life who mean so much to you that you love them and appreciate them.
*Donate. Go through your closets. Anything you haven't worn or used in the past year, box it or bag it and take it to a place where those who are less fortunate will benefit from your donation. Get your children involved!
*Praise. Make time to praise. Look for and recognize the good in others.
Friday, December 3, 2010
A great gift idea you can make yourself and save money doing so.
A Citrus Splash/Body Spray
Ingredients: 2 cups distilled water, 3 tablespoons vodka, 1 tablespoon of each - orange and lemon peel (finely chopped), 5 drops lemon verbena essential oil, 10 drops mandarin essential oil, 10 drops orange essential oil.
Directions: Combine the fruit peels with the vodka in a jar, cover and let stand for 1 week. Strain the liquid, add the essential oils and water to the liquid. Let stand for at least two weeks - shaking jar once a day. Keep in a dark bottle or keep in a cool dark area.
Soothing Body Spray
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon witch hazel, 1 teaspoon lemon extract, 1 teaspoon cucumber extract, 1 cup water.
Directions: Make an after shower spray by combining all the ingredients putting in a pump spray bottle. It will totally refresh you.
**There are laws about vodka so if you are considering giving away to people in different states/countries or selling the product, consider substituting the vodka with rubbing alcohol or witch hazel. Both of those will work just as great.**
Experiment using different types of flowers and herbs. You're sure to find something that you'll love. I like making rose water and spraying it on my linens. I also like using olive oil to make certain oil sprays that I can use after bath/shower to make skin soft and silky. Have fun and don't forget to PAMPER yourself.
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