Checklist to Start Your Week Right

Do you come back from your weekend needing another weekend to recover? “How to start the week” is one of the most popular questions. Ironically, much of the “starting the week” stress is self-inflicted. It is either due to not being prepared or irresponsible behavior over the weekend. Everyone wants to be more organized and have less life friction during…

Beating Diabetes

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which the body is unable to appropriately regulate the level of sugar, specifically glucose, in the blood, either by poor sensitivity to the protein insulin, or due to inadequate production of insulin by the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90-95% of all diabetes cases. What are the affects of Diabetes? Eyes – Can…

Daily Dose of Nature

Herbal Remedies for Sound Sleep Many herbs contain natural sedatives but to ease insomnia you will also need to identify the cause of the problem. There are many causes of insomnia, and not everyone’s sleepless nights are caused by the same thing. An overactive mind brought on through too much excitement late in the evening,…

Daily Dose for the Soul

In our highly distracted world, most of us are hearing alright but very few are listening. Listening is an art and there’s a yogic practice to perfect this art. Listening is an art and there’s a yogic practice to perfect this art. At its root, even being alert in meditation is nothing but carefully listening…

Daily Dose of Affirmations

Each day you can journey from your Alpha (it begins with you) to your Omega, which in the teachings of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, is the point within each of us where our inner spiritual nature meets our outer worldly nature.  It is with this thought I bring to you daily dose of affirmations for…

Dealing With Frustration

Frustration happens when things aren’t going as planned or something is keeping you from making progress. Frustration can often lead to anger which can make it even more difficult to cope. Here are some tips on how you can start dealing with frustration : Recognise Your Warning Signs – Warning signs are changes that happen…

When To Take Digestive Enzymes?

Are you trying to repair a leaky gut? Do you suffer from chronic digestive issues such as gas, bloating, indigestion, or constipation? Do you experience reflux after a meal? Or do you see pieces of undigested food or a fatty substance in your stool?  If so, your body may not be producing enough digestive enzymes,…

How to Slow the Effects of Aging

All of these suggestions could start with the phrase “scientists don’t know why, but…”. However new studies indicate that a healthy person may be able to slow, stop or even reverse some effects of aging in the brain. Here are some suggestions on how to slow the effects of aging : Calm Down – Stress…

Rules for a Disciplined Life

Many of us are longing for more discipline in our lives. We crave order and peace. We want to be better managers of our time and life. We want to follow through with our good intentions. Life throws curveballs. There are job losses, babies born, illnesses, moves, and projects that can get one off course….

Daily Dose for the Soul

When you experience those moments of presence, you likely didn’t realise that you were briefly in a state of no mind. This is because the gap between that state and the influx of thought was to narrow. Your satori may only have lasted for a few seconds before the mind came in, but it was…

Be A Good Team Member

In business, things cannot be done alone. No matter how intelligent or cunning you are, it is almost next to impossible to achieve excellence in business. There is a need for one to be in a team, or a collaborative effort. Too often, businessmen do joint ventures or tie-ups, whether with existing people in their…

Daily Dose of Affirmation

Each day you can journey from your Alpha (it begins with you) to your Omega, which in the teachings of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, is the point within each of us where our inner spiritual nature meets our outer worldly nature.  It is with this thought I bring to you daily dose of affirmations for…

Daily Dose for the Soul

Gratitude Being Grateful to God Some people are grateful to God, to the Supreme Soul, to someone they feel is up there. It can give them a huge psychological boost, help them survive difficult phases in life, give them the motivation to stay course among numerous other benefits. Those who believe in the existence of…

Daily Dose of Affirmations

Each day you can journey from your Alpha (it begins with you) to your Omega, which in the teachings of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, is the point within each of us where our inner spiritual nature meets our outer worldly nature.  It is with this thought I bring to you daily dose of affirmations for…

Steps to Improve Personal Efficiency

Do you consider yourself to be effective at work? Although many of us like to think that we’re 100 percent effective, the truth is that most of us have strengths and weaknesses that impact our effectiveness. Many of us could benefit from tweaking at least a few of our skills, in order to become even…

Complex Carbohydrates

Formerly referred to as “starchy” foods, complex carbohydrates are foods that provide vitamins, minerals, and fibre essential to health. Here are some common myths about complex carbohydrates : Myth : White bread has no nutritional value Busted : New whole grain white breads are cereals are made from a special 100% whole wheat flour from…

Daily Dose of Nature

Making The Most of Jasmine The flower oil of the Orient, jasmine evokes feelings of warmth and of passion. It’s romantic scent means that it is prized and valuable. Regarded as the “king of flower oils”, jasmine is an effective aphrodisiac bringing out inner desires and restoring sexual energy and confidence. Used as a massage…

Daily Dose for the Soul

Often when people speak of finding their Soul Mate, they infer that there is one specific person that they are meant to be with a sort alliance that they formed before they came forth into this physical body in this time space reality. And while it is true that you do have intentions to rendezvous…

Daily Dose of Affirmation

Each day you can journey from your Alpha (it begins with you) to your Omega, which in the teachings of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, is the point within each of us where our inner spiritual nature meets our outer worldly nature.  It is with this thought I bring to you daily dose of affirmations for…

Pre Diabetes

What is Pre Diabetes? If your blood sugar (glucose) level is higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes, then you have pre diabetes. Pre Diabetes is also referred to as impaired fasting glucose (IFG) or impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). It used to be called borderline diabetes. What impact does Pre…

Daily Dose of Nature

Using Your Sandalwood Light your joss stick, lie back, and feel your mind, body and spirit unwind as the powerful aroma calms your spirit and conjure up visions of warmer climes. Relax and Enjoy Breathing in the aromatic smoke from your joss stick can help to lift melancholy and promote restful sleep. It subdues aggression…

Daily Dose of Affirmations

Each day you can journey from your Alpha (it begins with you) to your Omega, which in the teachings of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, is the point within each of us where our inner spiritual nature meets our outer worldly nature.  It is with this thought I bring to you daily dose of affirmations for…

Pain and Mind Body Connection

When people feel emotional pain, the same areas of the brain get activated as when people feel physical pain: the anterior insula and the anterior cingulate cortex. In one study, these regions were activated when people experienced an experimental social rejection from peers. In another more real-life study, the same regions were activated when people who had recently…

Daily Dose of Affirmations

Each day you can journey from your Alpha (it begins with you) to your Omega, which in the teachings of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, is the point within each of us where our inner spiritual nature meets our outer worldly nature.  It is with this thought I bring to you daily dose of affirmations for…

Heart Healthy Foods

The foods you eat directly impact your cardiovascular health. Improving your diet can help you manage current health conditions, such as high cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar, and can also help prevent future health problems. Saturated and trans fats can be especially harmful to your heart and arteries. A heart-healthy diet is low in…

Daily Dose of Nature

Herbal Remedies for Children Learn how to choose gentle, mild herbs with soothing properties to ease many childhood ailments and hasten your child’s recovery. Babies receive healing chemicals confined in herbal remedies via their mothers milk, along with protective natural antibodies. Once children stop breast feeding, however, their immature immune systems leave them susceptible to…

Daily Dose for the Soul

The Law of Attraction always yields to you the essence of the balance of your thoughts. No exceptions. You get what you think about whether you want it or not. And in time, with practice, you will come to remember that the Law of Attraction is always consistent. It never tricks you. It never deceives…

Daily Dose of Affirmation

Each day you can journey from your Alpha (it begins with you) to your Omega, which in the teachings of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, is the point within each of us where our inner spiritual nature meets our outer worldly nature.  It is with this thought I bring to you daily dose of affirmations for…

Tips for Avoiding Procrastination

How many times each day do you try to work yourself up to tackle some undesirable task? If you’re like me—several. Nothing is more exhausting than the task that is never started. Here are a few tips for avoiding procrastination and getting things done : Project how great you will feel in the future after…

Daily Dose of Nature

Sage (Salvia Officinalis) Folk Names : Garden Sage, Red Sage, Sawge Gender : Masculine Planet : Jupiter Element : Air Powers : Immortality, Longevity, protection, purification, wisdom, wishes Magical Uses and History – Sage takes its name from the Latin world salvare which means “to save”. This is a very fitting name due to its…

Daily Dose of Affirmations

Each day you can journey from your Alpha (it begins with you) to your Omega, which in the teachings of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, is the point within each of us where our inner spiritual nature meets our outer worldly nature.  It is with this thought I bring to you daily dose of affirmations for…

Daily Dose of Nature

Clarifying Facial Toner Astringent and anti-inflammatory willow bark makes one excellent base for a facial toner. It works especially well for acne prone skin, perhaps because of its salicylate content. Lavender and rose hydrosol both offer additional anti-inflammatory and vulnerary power, and depending on your preference, add a lovely scent as well. Ingredients 1/4 cup…

Daily Dose for the Soul

Simply Stay in the Present Moment It is common to feel different emotions during your meditation. You laugh, you cry, sometimes you feel sad and elated at other time. While a beginner meditator can’t plug his emotions right away, it’s absolutely critical not to examine your emotions or try to find their cause (you can…

Daily Dose of Affirmations

Each day you can journey from your Alpha (it begins with you) to your Omega, which in the teachings of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, is the point within each of us where our inner spiritual nature meets our outer worldly nature.  It is with this thought I bring to you daily dose of affirmations for…

Workplace Wellness Tips

Healthy employees help small business owners improve productivity in a variety of ways, from better attendance to increased performance. Study after study has documented the cost savings and increased benefits to employers when they institute employee wellness initiatives. You don’t need to be a large corporation with a big budget to institute a comprehensive employee…

Things to Avoid Before Going to Bed

A good night’s sleep is something we all value. Scientists tell us, and we know from experience, that it refreshes us, helps us perform better, and contributes significantly to health and happiness, especially in children. And yet, there are millions of us suffering from ongoing shortage of sleep. Here are things to avoid before going to…

Daily Dose of Affirmations

Each day you can journey from your Alpha (it begins with you) to your Omega, which in the teachings of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, is the point within each of us where our inner spiritual nature meets our outer worldly nature.  It is with this thought I bring to you daily dose of affirmations for…

Heal With Writing

Conflict is a necessary ingredient for creating an intriguing story. And conflict is an inevitable part of life. Disappointment, sadness, sickness, and death plague us at different points in time and in different ways. We all have methods of coping with what we don’t understand, of dealing with painful situations in our lives. One therapeutic…

Tips to Avoid Being Sick in 2020

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure — and that’s never been more true when you consider steps you can take to prevent the spread of illness versus the cost of not being able to go to work or school if you’re sick.  Here are some recommend tips that can help you…

Daily Dose of Nature

Elderberry Syrup Many people seem to know that elderberry syrup is good for you: It’s been clinically proven to help your immune system, and, well, it tastes nice. So how do you make elderberry syrup at home? Here are a few recipes : Prevention Syrup 1/2 cup elderberry 2 tbsp rose hips 1 tbsp echinacea…

Daily Dose of Affirmations

Each day you can journey from your Alpha (it begins with you) to your Omega, which in the teachings of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, is the point within each of us where our inner spiritual nature meets our outer worldly nature.  It is with this thought I bring to you daily dose of affirmations for…

Tips For Feeling More Awake

Put down that energy shot! There’s no need to chug crazy canned concoctions or buckets of coffee to get through the day. And better still, that doesn’t mean accepting 3 p.m. drowsiness as unavoidable.  Here are few tips for feeling more awake in the morning without caffeine : Stimulate Your Brain – Play Sudoku, do…

Daily Dose for the Soul

It begins with the fundamental question, “Who Am I?”. The goal is to understand that the true you, the indestructible you is beyond the labels and temporary nature of this world. Are you a son, a daughter, a mother, a father, a brother, a husband, a wife, a friend, a manager, a CEO, a young…

Tips to Become More Organised

Think about it this way: If you spend a good chunk of your day (an hour or so) just so everything is right, then that’s one hour spent on not producing actual work, and instead becomes a crutch that you use to delay the actual work you have to do. I’m never going to be…

Health Benefits of Biotin

Biotin is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin and is an essential co-factor in various metabolic chemical conversions involving biologic carboxylations and the transfer of carbon dioxide. Biotin is critical for cell growth, fatty acid production and fat and amino acid metabolism. Biotin is used as a nutritional supplement, and to correct dietary shortage or imbalance. Here…

Daily Dose of Nature

Herbal Remedies for Ailments of Old Age With old age comes a number of conditions that can be incapacitating, such as rheumatism and arthritis. Learn how herbal remedies can help you combat the effects of ageing. You associate ageing with ill health and incapacity but, with a good diet and an active lifestyle, it’s possible…

Daily Dose for the Soul

The key to bringing something into your experience that you desire is to achieve vibrational harmony with what you desire. And the easiest way for you to achieve vibrational harmony with it is to imagine having it, pretend that it is already in your experience, flow your thoughts towards the enjoyment of the experience, and…

Daily Dose of Affirmation

Each day you can journey from your Alpha (it begins with you) to your Omega, which in the teachings of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, is the point within each of us where our inner spiritual nature meets our outer worldly nature.  It is with this thought I bring to you daily dose of affirmations for…

Daily Dose of Nature

Herbs for Chest Infection Learn which herbs are useful allies in preventing or fighting a chest infection, as well as how best to make use of them. Thyme – The infused leaves of this herb make a refreshing tea to treat chest infections. Thyme has potent anti-microbial activity that helps to fight bacterial and viral…

Daily Dose of Affirmation

Each day you can journey from your Alpha (it begins with you) to your Omega, which in the teachings of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, is the point within each of us where our inner spiritual nature meets our outer worldly nature.  It is with this thought I bring to you daily dose of affirmations for…