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Help with Grief

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  Grief It is felt . Tremendously so. It drives through your chest and takes root in your heart. You always knew it would because you loved deeply. What is treasured is gone and the vacuum left expands with grief.  We generally don't cope well with grief. However hard we try to accept it as a natural response to loss, we struggle. Some of us fight it, some distract from it, some subconsciously delay it, some pretend that life goes on (it does, but not as we knew it). Some lean in and accept it. "Grief is having to say goodbye before we are ready" I once heard "Grief is having to say goodbye before we are ready".*  This, of all the many quotes, strikes in it's simplicity. Losing a loved one is incredibly hard, we expect to grieve and so we should, we are human.  But what of those other significant losses that can also trigger grief;  The end of a relationship . A move to a new community . The loss of a beloved pet and companion. Maybe you gave your all to a ...

WATER - DRINK TO YOUR HEALTH

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  DRINK IT – EAT IT – FEEL IT – USE IT Here’s your 3 Hydro Health Hacks 1.   Drink It We’ve heard it all before, “drink 6-8 glasses of water a day”. We know It’s vital to good health yet 4 in 10 people don’t drink the recommended daily amount. When you factor in caffeinated drinks, alcohol and a high sodium diet, many of us are unknowingly dehydrated. So here’s an easy to adopt habit that’s proven to work optimally with your digestive system (the trick is in the timing): Drink 1 glass of water 30 minutes before each meal and 2 glasses 2 hours after each meal and you’ll secure your daily quota of H2O. Of course this is just a suggestion, you may like to sip throughout the day, do whatever works best for you to stay hydrated. Remember, body composition, activity level, humidity and temperature can also have you needing more. DAILY WATER PLAN 2. Eat it Staying hydrated isn’t just about drinking water, it’s also important those electrolytes like potassium, chloride, magnesium and ...

Where to Find Inspirational Women

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  Celebrating the Most Inspirational Women of Merseyside Photography credit to @wildkindphotography In they strode; radiant, colorful, hand in hand, triumphant. You could feel the energy rising with every smile that graced the red carpet of the the splendid "Merseyside Women of The Year" awards.  I had the privilege of a front row view; stationed at my aromatherapy stall, the guests glided towards me and I felt I knew them, every one. All eighteen heroine finalists had previously shared their phenomenal stories when up for the public vote.  Such was the calibre, I had pondered how to split my single vote eighteen ways. All guests seated. It was time. Time for a neat line of supercharged talent to emerge from the VIP area . To rapturous applause they entered the sparkling arena,  heads high with Peggy Lee beating out the rhythm of their footsteps. " I'm a woman W-O-M-A-N.  I'll say it again" Outside the celebration room, amid the excitement, a bottle of  ...

The Best Three Aromas for Morning Meditation

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                                        Clear your mind and success will follow. Kickstart your day the motivated way.  Steve Jobs did it. Oprah Winfrey does it, Tim Ferris, Barack Obama, Tony Robbins and countless others include meditation or prayer in their morning ritual. This simple practice that nourishes body and soul is yours for the taking. It's free, it can be done anywhere, you've got a whole day ahead of you. Don't you deserve  20 minutes to stop and nurture your mind?    What is Success?  I believe it's something you have to define for yo urself.  It could mean "being able to do the things you love" or "giving back to the world and making a difference" or "a sense of accomplishment in a chosen task" or " career progression"  The beauty of success is :  It's entirely up to you ! Here's the Scent of Success If success is " entirely up to y...

Breasts, Pecs & Regular Checks

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SAY HELLO TO YOUR  BREAST FRIEND! Breast and  Décolletage  Treatment Oil BREAST FRIEND smells divine and feels luxurious...but most of all it's a gentle reminder designed to sit on your bedside table to prompt a healthy habit.  A reminder to take care of an area of your body that can often go unchecked.    WHY BREAST FRIEND? A true friend is someone you know so well , you feel good around them and you have their best interest at heart . This is exactly the sentiment and purpose poured into every bottle of Breast Friend.  I want you to know your breasts well, I want the scent to make you feel good and I want you to always have your breast interest at heart.  WHAT MAKES IT SO POPULAR? What Customers say :  It's quite an enchanting scent / It gives my skin a rosy warm glow / My husband was keen to help ;0) / I put it on before my bath, it scents the bathroom and really relaxes me/  Your skin, your breasts and your body deserve ...

Mood Lifters

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How are you feeling?  It's over twelve months since Covid-19 descended upon us and researchers worldwide are trying to understand the specific mental health effects this pandemic is causing. From the pensioner living alone to the the homeworker and homeschooler, the well-used phrase "we're all in this together" just doesn't sit comfortably; consider the homeless, the seriously ill and those who were already struggling before additional fear, despair, and loss invaded our lives. Some have had it harder and some can handle adversity better than others,  It's more accurate to say "we each have a unique pandemic experience".  Sadly, experts   fear the deterioration in mental health could linger long after the pandemic has subsided. Hope in the darkness Shining hope in the darkness we welcome the behavioural scientists -  gladly telling of the priceless life lessons we are learning. We've learnt :  We're interconnected , the virus cares nothing f...

Gros Melons! It's the mighty pumpkin

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  Luscious hair, beautiful skin, arthritis help, reproductive health and happy chemicals...  It's the MIGHTY PUMPKIN  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------French Explorer, Jacques Cartier can be forgiven for the underwhelming name that fell from his lips in 1584 when he first set sight on a pumpkin in South America.  "Gros Melons!"  he cried. Which translated into "pompions" and then evolved into the modern day "pumpkin".   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Delve into this giant orange fruit to discover they're more than a novelty decoration.  Skin Nourisher :   Pumpkin seed oil is an excellent face massage oil owing to its Vitamin E,  Omegas 3+6 and antioxidant content. These ingredients retain moisture, fight free radicals and give skin a more youthful appearance. Th...