Wellness Tips

Connect with your spiritual side...

Our lives may be busy, sometimes it is difficult to balance out all aspects physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually. It is important to try and make some time to connect with your spiritual side. This can be going to church, following Buddhist beliefs, Native or Muslim beliefs or sitting in nature whatever feels right for you. Research has shown that people who have developed their spirituality either with other spiritual individuals or having their own personal mindful beliefs live longer, more satisfying peaceful lives. People who practice either through organized worship or simple meditation it assists them in providing focus, support, direction and reduces stress levels.

Do something enjoyable every day....

Our lives seem to be very hectic and busy with not much time left to do other things.  Sometimes our lives can feel like all work and no play. We need to be aware of this balance and try and create time for enjoyment. It is healthy to give yourself an opportunity everyday to do something positive, pleasurable and enjoyable for yourself. This can be giving yourself a 15 minute break to have a brisk walk in nature, read a book, have a quick manicure or spend your lunch hour sitting on the beach. By making time to enjoy yourself can greatly reduce your stress levels and increase well-being and health.

Hear Your Bodies Messages

When our body, mind and spirit are baanced we experience good health. However we sometimes get caught in a crises that cause us to focus in one area more than others. Then we can get out of balance.

Emotions are a way our bodies communicate with us. When you feel tired, but push yourself to keep going, your body may respond by being grumpy. If a relationship with a relative is stressful, your body may feel nervous before meeting them. Of course it works the other way too and the body will express happiness and joy in cheerful situations.

If we don’t listen to our bodies emotional signals when they are tired or stressed then a stronger message is required. The issue may then become expressed as illness or disease. The first step to regaining your equilibrium involves slowing down, eating healthy food and getting more rest. Once you have nurtured yourself, you can begin to listen to what your body is telling you by being sick.

For instance, digestive problems can indicate that you are having trouble “digesting” or accepting something. While inflammation in the joints may mean that you are judging yourself and others too harshly. Your back ache may be caused by a sense of having no emotional and financial support and a sore throat can indicate that you are not speaking up about something of concern.

At the heart of each illness is a core concept or way of thinking that does not serve you. Over time it has become solidified in your body. Luckily, you have the knowledge of your thoughts and actions to help you decipher the messages of your body. As well as all the power needed to create change by replacing the negative patterns with more positive and nourishing thoughts.

What is Stress?

Stress is a feeling that’s created when we react to particular events. It’s the body’s way of rising to a challenge and preparing to meet a tough situation with focus, strength, stamina, and heightened alertness. When we are under stress, the body releases stress hormones that allow us to respond to the stressful situation. It may be a very happy occasion such as your daughter/son getting married or maybe you have lost a beloved pet, both situations can create a lot of stress in the body, mind and spirit. Stress may affect us by creating depression, anxiety, digestive problems and over long periods may of time create chronic disease.

There are many different methods for helping to induce the relaxation response, these includes relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga, tai chi, deep breathing, visualization. With regular practice your body will start to respond by going into a more relaxed state and reduce your overall stress levels. Try and find something that you are comfortable with and that will suit your needs. It may be attending a yoga class, or doing in a 10 or 15 minute visualization or meditation at home. Stress is a natural part of life, but if we are able to learn techniques to cope and release stress then we will be able to stay calm and collected during stressful periods.

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Emotional health and stress….

Our emotional health plays a vital role in how we deal with stress. I f we are unhappy in ourselves, maybe about a situation in our life is causing us a lot of strife, our bodies reaction to stress may be more adverse. If we can find a way of dealing with our emotional upset and let it go, we are more able to handle the ups and downs of life better. Spending time each day checking in with yourself emotionally can help you immensely. By allowing yourself to feel and accept whatever feelings come up, so they maybe transformed and released. As you learn to connect with your body and emotions, you learn to honor your body and it’s needs, building up resiliency to stress.

Transform your thinking can assist in reducing stress…………

Your thoughts are very powerful, creating your emotional and physical state. If we think positive thoughts about ourselves and life, we will then create positive situations in our life, which can enhance our well-being and reduce stress. If however you have not gotten the results you would’ve liked in the past ,such as wanting better health or maybe making more time for yourself, you need to transform, the way you are thinking and look at other options about a person or situation, so you may change it for the better in the future. Our power of our mind is very powerful, as what we focus on influences our lives, health well-being and overall stress levels.

How Reiki can Assist with Transitions and Change

Stress seems to be a normal part of our lives, but when it is experienced over a long period of time, there may be detrimental effects to our health.

Moving house, facing an  illness, financial issues or not eating nutritious food can all create extra stress in our lives, and eventually create imbalances in our physical, emotional and mental health. By realizing that we are stressed out, we have a choice to manage it through stress reduction techniques such as reiki, , meditation and exercise or eliminate  the stressful situation

 Reiki has been found to be very beneficial in assisting in stress reduction and relaxation, by activating the bodies ability to heal itself on all levels, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.

 Reiki an ancient form of Japanese healing, a subtle form of energy  work, that works with  the universal life force energy or (reiki) . The reiki practitioner allows the universal life force energy to flow through their hands and to their client, which assists in activating the healing response in the clients body. It is powerful, gentle and non-invasive, reiki can assist the body  to return to balance and promote health and well-being by increasing the levels of life force energy in the body.

 The most successful techniques  to relieve stress has been placing the hands on the head, as we hold a lot of tension and stress here, heart as this is we store our emotional memories, stomach, solar plexus area, is a place where we hold a lot of tension, stress and worry and then lower abdomen, bringing us more in touch with our bodies and emotions.

Why is Meditation Good for You?

You may think you are too old to learn new tricks! But think again, meditation can help improve your concentration, help you to relax and even improve your health. Sounds intriguing then read on:-

Quite often physical symptoms are the result of inner turmoil and so improving your peace of mind and can help with stress related illnesses, such as heart disease and high blood pressure. What’s more, meditation has been shown to enhance the immune system in ways that help fight cancer and battle infectious diseases. It can even help you heal faster after an operation.

There are many forms of meditation, but one thing they all have in common is to teach you to still your busy mind. How often do you find yourself victim to your own negative thoughts? Meditation can teach you how to bring your unruly mind under control to create a state of peace, happiness and relaxation.

The benefits of calming your mind are many and include stress reduction, alleviation of depression and increased mental concentration. You may achieve a sense of detachment from your worries and because the body relaxes when the mind calms down meditation can even help ease physical aches and pains.

Many people find that they are better able to tune into themselves and what they want from life. It is no coincidence that monks and spiritual devotees have been meditating since the dawn of history. So for those with a spiritual side meditation can clear the way for improved communication with a higher power.

So how do I start?

If you want to learn more about meditation, you could pick up a book or CD’s your library or local bookstore. Or you could even sign up for a class or two.