How To Support Mr Sandman In Bringing You A Good Nights Sleep

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Be considerate, after unloading his buckets of sand into your eyes to help you find your way to dreamy land, he hasn’t got time to hang around on your shoulder singing lullabies. Prepare for his visit to ensure you get a restful sleep:

  • You probably know this by now, but I will mention it none the less – don’t drink caffeine as it depresses the sleep hormone melatonin for up to 10 hours.
  • Alcohol might relax you at first but can cause anxiety later on.
  • Have a cup of bed-time or herbal tea instead.
  • Play quiet, calming music to assist you in winding down. Read the rest of this entry »

How To Create Your Own Guided Meditation Script

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From time to time, I like to wind down and listen to a guided mediation CD to clear and refresh my mind. However it usually takes me a long time to choose the right CD. I have many relaxation recordings but only very few guided mediation CD’s. For me it is equally important that the background music suits me, that the voice is pleasant and the text is interesting and easy to follow.

So, during my last creative surge I wrote my own personal script. I remembered what I liked about the ones I previously listened to. They usually start with something like, ‘lay down and find a comfortable position’ and ‘don’t hold on to random thoughts but let them pass like clouds or balloons’. Initial sentences like this will prepare you for the journey ahead. Read the rest of this entry »

How To Transform A Slobby Butt Back To It’s Former Perky Glory

Not so long ago you had to buy expensive DVD’s to follow some exercises in order to tone up your body at home. In the age of youtube and videojug that is a thing of the past and now you find professional guides on the web for free. As I’m in my 30’s I thought it’s high time to tone up my slobby parts again. Let’s start with the butt:

More Pilates Exercises.

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New Research On The Effects Of Light Therapy

sad light

Research funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research has confirmed that light therapy is as effective as Prozac at treating Seasonal Affective Disorder – but with fewer side effects.

Volunteers were exposed to 10,000-lux white fluorescent light for 30 minutes a day and felt significantly more positive after one week.

Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Read the rest of this entry »

10 Working Methods To Overcome The Midday Low

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  1. The Pulse Shower – Hold your wrists under cold and then warm water.
  2. Relax – Close the door for 10 minutes or go to a quite place; sit down and close your eyes. Listen to relaxing music or meditate.
  3. Use an Aroma Lamp – Choose a relaxing scent and light the candle of your aroma lamp.
  4. Drink a cup of tea – Preferably green tea or matetea from South America.
  5. Neck Exercise – Roll your head and shoulder to relax your muscles. Read the rest of this entry »