Natural Health and Wellness

Reflexology, Massage, Reiki & Exercise in Pregnancy Details extracted from Dr. Gowri Motha www.gentlebirthmethod.com BIRTHFIT means that the mother is: Physically fit and supple at term Confident and emotionally in control Capable of meeting the demands of birth Knows and understands how to manage labour Normalizing the normal By being BIRTHFIT you have the optimal chance of having a Gentle Birth a dream of mothers and fathers. Reflexology This specific type of treatment of the feet is offered throughout pregnancy (CAUTION is not recommended before first trimester of pregnancy). Reflexology has been found to ease common symptoms of pregnancy and facilitate the smooth progress of labour. It can also help mothers to give birth in a shorter time, which helps mothers to feel energetic after giving birth. Reflexology in Pregnancy Dr Motha pioneered the use of Reflexology for pregnant mothers in London in 1987. She then set up "The Gentle Birth Preparation Programme" (now calle...

Carrier Oils used in Treatments They are t he base oils are used for all the massage and reflexology treatments. According to Wikepedia Carrier Oil definition Carrier oil , also known as base oil or vegetable oil , is used to dilute essential oils and absolutes before they are applied to the skin in massage and aromatherapy . They are so named because they carry the essential oil onto the skin. Carrier oils do not contain a concentrated aroma, unlike essential oils, though some, such as olive, haven a mild distinctive smell. Neither do they evaporate like essential oils, which are more volatile .The carrier oils used should be as natural and unadulterated as possible. Organic oils should be used where possible. Cold-pressing and maceration are the two main methods of producing carrier oils. Mineral oil should not be used as it is not absorbed by the skin. There is a range of different carrier oils, each with a various therapeutic properties. Choosing the oil will depend on the a...

I found a great article and exercise about How to Get Along with People You Don’t Like (And Make Your Life More Peaceful in the Process) . In a nutshell, Brian Vaszily explains the importance of identifying the people who we dislike or make us feel anything but fabulous (not usually hard to find). Then to dig for something, anything, that is of a positive nature in them. Something worth emulating. And then to focus on those qualities. Of course, this is not to say we should put ourselves in harms way by being in a hostile relationship, but to give us a chance to find peace in those relationships that seem to wrap themselves around us. As Wayne Dyer says, " Loving people live in a loving world. Hostile people live in a hostile world. Same world." Enjoy Brian Vaszily's article at IntenseExperiences.com This is another great time to mention Bryon Katie's Work, which is another incredibly powerful way to help deal with people you don't like or can't stand. Katie h...