I have Arthritis and this has helped so much!!

Linda turned me on to Tulsi tea.  It is made from the Holy Basil leaves and let me tell you, it has changed my life!!  The first 3 weeks of taking it, I lost 10lbs in swelling!  I suffer so much when I am swollen.  It is miserable.  I am amazed at the benefits of this great herb.  Nothing has ever helped as much and believe me, I have tried EVERYTHING!!
So, in doing some research I found:

"Holy basil or Tulsi is a sacred plant that is found in most Hindu homes. Its medicinal value is immense and has been mentioned in ancient Ayurvedic texts."
"Holy basil has anti inflammatory properties and it relieves joint pain that occurs due to gout, arthritis and osteoporosis. It can be consumed in form of tulsi tea and juice or you can simply chew fresh basil leaves to treat inflammation."

See article @ http://www.searchherbalremedy.com/the-top-6-natural-anti-inflammatory-herbs/#Holy_Basil

Also see http://www.herbslist.net/holy-basil.html

This herb is great for depression, Colds, Asthma, Gas and Bloating, I feel so much better since I have been drinking it that I am amazed!
My mom started drinking it and her ankle swelling has all but disappeared.
So check out this awesome tea and see for yourself!

I love the Chai Masala flavor and the Pomegranite the best.  You can find it at health food stores and on Amazon. 

Learn how to make a Chocolate Lovers Lip Balm with this easy to follow recipe.

Learn how to make a Chocolate Lovers Lip Balm with this easy to follow recipe.

Got Allergies?

In my family several of us have autoimmune issues and have found that Apple Cider Vinegar is also great for pain & swelling.  I would love to know what other ailments its good for.  Please share if you have any suggestions. 

The list for useful websites!

I found this website on Pinterest, it is definitely one to bookmark!  I found a terrific online day timer and so much more!  Check it out:

http://www.labnol.org/internet/101-useful-websites/18078/

Great Place for Smoothy Recipes

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Why Short Duration, High intensity Exercises are Better than Long Duration Workouts

No matter what age, background or geographical location, the most important thing in a person’s life is their physical health.  Getting healthy and staying healthy includes several activities that must be done on a consistent basis.  These include eating healthy, balanced meals and regular exercise.  However, millions of people dedicate time, energy and expense to regular exercise routines but see little or no real weight loss within a reasonable time.  Many people get frustrated or discouraged and decrease or stop exercising all together.

Every human being needs some form of physical activity on a regular basis in order to stay healthy.  Eliminating physical activity can be very detrimental to the health of any individual, including children and older adults.

Exercise is also the catalyst to burning calories to lose weight. It is common knowledge that maintaining an optimal weight results in better overall health and increase in confidence and self image.  Even for people who are not overweight, having a safe and effective exercise plan will increase the chances they will continue to exercise regularly. While any form of exercise is better than none at all, there is a way to increase its effectiveness for those who are trying to lose weight.

In most cases the issue is the type of exercise which results in slow or no results.  Years of research has shown that short duration high intensity interval training (HITT) is much more effective for losing weight than exercising for longer periods of time because it burns more calories. Not only does this type of exercise burn off calories faster, research has shown it also provides improvement in cardiovascular function even in rapid workouts as short as 30 seconds.

This type of exercise combines high intensity exercise followed by a recovery phase in one workout. It is popular for its effectiveness in addition to the time it saves for people who are too busy for long workouts several times a week.  Before starting this or any other workout routine smokers, people who have never exercised and those over 40 years of age should consult a doctor.  The next step is to find a safe and effective program to assist with reaching goals.  The PrimalBurn program is a comprehensive plan that will do just that.

PrimalBurn combines nutrition and exercise with motivation and recovery for people who are serious about getting fit and healthy.  The program is based upon health and weight loss information obtained from extensive research in this field.   The exercise structure of the program has two sections that are designed for various fitness levels. It also includes an “absolute beginner” workout so that those who are brand new to short duration and high intensity exercise can learn gradually. The exercise portion of the PrimalBurn program also includes the recovery period; which has been proven to be one of the most important things to help the body lose fat.  Details about losing weight, tips for weight loss and health and much more are all included in the PrimalBurn program.

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Stuff on my mind

Well here it is, Sunday evening and another weekend over.  I spent a lot of time this weekend pondering about my life.  I work in a job I really like, have a wonderful family, incredible friends and all my needs are met.  So, why do I feel unfulfilled?  I have a creative block and it is really making me a little crazy! 
I have, at times in my life, been wildly creative.  From poetry to painting I was so creative.  I painted and wall papered my kitchen and put in a new floor while my husband was at sea.  I painting a neat scene on a bathroom wall.  I made fabric wreaths, baskets, wall art.  I could cook and bake and I made fabulous soups.
I don't know what happened?!?!?  Last weekend I got together with my friend to do crafts.  I had in mind to make paper birds with a button holding on the wing.  I see so much on Pinterest that I want to try.  Well, I had such a hard time.  I couldn't even make a bird.  I got frustrated and just quit. 
I feel like I'm in the perfect time in my life to be creative, but for some reason, it is just not there.  Things I used to do, I can't even remember how I did them. 
I feel bored and while I have a lot of ideas, I can't seem to bring them into reality.  I'm not sure what is going on.  I don't feel depressed or stressed or anything like that.  I just can't put my finger on it. 

While all the crafty things I like to do aren't coming to the surface, I find I am able to write like never before.  I share previously about wanting to journal and meditate.  I am doing better journaling, I am finding I have a lot to put on paper and it seems to help to sort out my feelings and focus on what exactly I want.  I have plans for my future.  I know exactly how I want to live, for the first time in my life.  But do I really need to trade one for the other?  Must everything I love to do go by the wayside? 
I guess time will tell.  I will keep writing and meditating on these things.  Maybe, at some point, the answers will be clear.  I would appreciate any thoughts or ideas on this subject.  I hope it is ok to use this forum for my struggles.  It somehow feels right to me to put it out there, maybe once I let it out and let it go, it will change!
Have a great week!