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Monday, June 17, 2019

 4 Unique Pieces That Will Purify Your Home
June 17, 20190 Comments



The type of air you breathe has a big influence on your health. Whether it be indoors or outdoors, the air quality should be paid close attention to. How is your breathing when indoors? How is it when outdoors? So, I bet you're wondering how you would even detect when the air quality in your home is less than mediocre. A few symptoms include a shortness of breath, sinus congestion, coughing and sneezing. I did a little research on some home decor accessories that would naturally assist in purifying the air in your home, and came across four pretty simple, yet unique items. 

Himalayan Salt Lamps. Himalayan salt lamps are made from beautiful pieces of pure, food grade Himalayan salt which usually comes from a region in Pakistan called Punjab. Besides being an alluring home decor piece, these lamps of been known to cleanse the air by attracting pollutants and bacteria.      
Appliances in your home such as televisions, computers and cell phone release negative ions in the air witch then causes a torrent of electromagnetic radiation or EM. This interference causes ailments like stress, troubles with sleep, and a weakened immune system. Himalayan salt lamps release negative ions into the air, countering the toxic positive ions that were released from your home technology.



Himalayan Salt Lamps
 

House Plants. Bringing in a few indoor house plants is one of the best ways to eliminate the toxins in your home. But how exactly do plants cleanse the air? Through a process called Photosynthesis. In photosynthesis, plants transform carbon dioxide into fresh, clean air. That's just nature's way of taking care of you and itself.

Some plants to consider adding to your home:
  • Peace Lily
  • Spider Plant
  • Bamboo Palm
  • Boston Fern
  • Snake Plant

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Beeswax Candles. Candles have quickly become a home staple, which isn't really hard to believe because their scents alone can make one fall deeply in love with them. Beeswax candles, similar to Himalayan salt lamps, release negative ions into the air which in turn, counter acts the effects of the bacteria and pollutants. For cool pyramid shaped beeswax candles.




Essential Oil Diffusers. If you have a knack for aromatherapy, you've probably heard of essential oil diffusers before. If you aren't an aromatherapy connoisseur, let me inform you on the greatness of such a fine piece of technology.  Essential oil diffusers are used to warm and release the aroma of essential oils into the air. Different oils or oil blends may be used to create a clean, peaceful atmosphere. Burning herbs and tree barks can also help with air quality issues (Sage and Palo Santo smudging kit). If you're interest in some aromatherapy essential oil blends that can be paired with your perfumes and colognes, visit my shop: Star Wolf's Apothecary.

Essential Oil Diffusers





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Thursday, May 30, 2019

8 Natural Ways to Heal
May 30, 20190 Comments


The ancient art of natural healing has been around probably since the beginning of time. In this "New Age", there is a bounteous amount of people looking for and changing the ways they heal themselves of disease "dis-ease". It seems as if the days of relying on conventional healing are creeping towards an end. While many may still want and/or need to visit a "medical professional", others are quite keen on going the alternate route and searching high and low for the best ways to heal themselves naturally. There takes a lot of research to be able to successfully heal on your own. What's great about alternative or holistic healing is that there are countless options to choose from. Here is a list of 11 natural ways to heal. 


Herbal Healing

When it comes to healing, we typically want a simple remedy that's quick and easy. This includes the usage of herbal teas, tinctures, salves, oils more. For example, to sooth a sore throat, you could steep some fresh ginger root to make a warm and spicy tea. Or if you are bitten by an insect, apply crushed sage leaves directly to the area of the bit. If you have noticed, almost everyone you know has some sort of collection of herbs and spices in the kitchens or pantries. With that in mind, notice how easy it is for you to simply learn additional information about those very same herbs and spices so that you know how to treat any ailments you may have.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is one of my favorite natural healing methods. This form of therapy helps to emotionally and physically balance the mind, body, and soul through the sense of smell. Have you ever been in a particularly bad mood, and then "coincidently" you catch the sweet smell of cakes and pastries coming from your local bakery? What about feeling as if you were lacking in energy and then peeling a fresh orange or lemon and becoming completely energized with a sense of renewal? To treat with aromatherapy there are many options to choose from based on your liking, these include: candles, incense, oil diffusers and aroma sprays.

Sound

Little do some know, they unconsciously heal themselves through sound all the time. Sound healing is used to raise the body's vibration or frequency, which ultimately causes a change in mood.  A list of sound healing instruments include: harps, drums, singing bowls, and tuning forks.

Yoga

It is believed that yoga may have originated over 5,000 years ago in India. What is yoga? Yoga is the practice of optimizing the functions of the body (reducing stress, improving flexibility and gaining strength to name a few) through a series of asanas (postures). Yoga is practiced almost everywhere, including: homes, studios, beaches and even in the forests.

Meditation
Possibly the most powerful healing technique used today, is the process of stilling the mind. When you meditate, you maintain a consistent flow of concentration. Focus can be placed upon many thing such as a certain thought, a color, image, sound, smell, or breath (Pranic healing).

Benefits of Meditating:

  • Improves learning ability
  • Relieves stress
  • Increases energy
  • Improved concentration and memory
  • Reduces insomnia 
  • Increases self-esteem
  • Reduces biological aging


Color or Chromotherapy Healing

Chromotherapy or color treatment is the process of healing through color. In Egyptian mythology, the god Thoth is responsible for discovering color therapy. Each and every color has it's own special healing properties. Tools used to assist the healing of ailments: Gems and stones, candles, light, paint, colored clothing.

Hydrotherapy

This type of therapy utilizes water to heal naturally. Different methods include usage of saunas, steam baths, and Wtasu (an aquatic massage conducted in a warm water pool).

Pranic Healing
Pranic healing, prana being the Sanskrit word for "life force", involves sending energy through the body by the laying of the hands. To increase prana energy, breathing exercises or Pranayama can be done which will help balance negative and positive bioelectrical currents in the body. 

Recommended Read:

Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies That Heal


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Wednesday, May 29, 2019

5 Health Benefits of Ginger
May 29, 20190 Comments


Ginger
Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale
Plant Family: Zingiberaceae

Magical Properties
Abundance ● Healing ● Love ● Protection ● Success

Plant Overview
Ginger is a spice that has been around for centuries. It is a perennial root that spreads underground and grows about two foot tall narrow, bright green leaves. Although the origins of the plant are not known, it is believed that it may be an Asian native, with traces found in Africa, Jamaica and the West Indies. Ginger has been utilized around the world in traditional medicine practices and also makes appearances in beer, candy and soft drinks. It is very common to find ginger root and ground ginger in kitchens all over.

Uses

  • Tea
  • Essential oil
  • Oleoresin
  • Condiment
  • Poultice
  • Juice
  • Tincture


5 Healing Benefits of Ginger

  1. Helps Treat Nausea 
Dealing with a case of nausea is never fun for anyone. Whether it being stemmed from motion sickness, morning sickness, or a meal gone bad, you can most likely count on ginger to save the day. 12 studies conducted on roughly 1,300 pregnant women have shown that about 1-1.5grams of ginger can be used to reduce symptoms of nausea. (As always, be sure to do your research before ingesting anything while pregnant).

Additional research has been done and showed that ginger helped relieve chemotherapy related nausea.

       2. Stimulates Digestion
Ginger is said to be able to speed up the digestion process by 25 percent. So if you may have eaten something you know shouldn't have been on the menu and your tummy begins to rumble, have a cup of ginger tea.

       3. Reduces Menstrual Pains
If you have a womb and have already experienced what it's like to have diabolical menstrual cramps, you may have needed to, at some point, find ways to sooth your stomach pains. Studies have been conducted and have found that ginger is as effective as ibuprofen. 

       4. Relieves Muscle Pain
Ginger has been used on a daily basis (about 2 grams per day) to moderately help reduce muscle pain caused by exercise or muscle related injury.

       5. May Improve Brain Function
Inflammation and stress are culprits in the generation of Alzheimer's disease. Studies have shown that antioxidants and bioactive compounds found in ginger discourage inflammation in the brain. Ginger also helps to improve memory and reaction time.


*More information on statements mentioned here can be found by visiting:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/*
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