 Rest is getting enough sleep, or lying on the couch for an hour or going on holidays for a week, right? Wrong! Rest is so much more and in the fast paced world we live in there are so many different forms of rest we need that we didn’t need before. Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith identified 7 Types of rest: Physical rest Signs you need this Body aches & pains Leg swelling after long periods of sitting Back pain/spasms What you need Sleep Naps Being passive Small hourly movements Yoga Stretching Massage Using a foam roller Removing anything obviously creating the problem Mental rest Signs you need this Mind racing Can’t switch off Can’t remember what you came in for Poor memory recall Lack of concentration Befuddled What you need White chestnut Bach flower Breathing exercises Meditation Stop trying to do everything – cut out the non-essential activities Social rest Signs you need this You say things like “can I just get a minute to myself” Everyone needs something from you What you need Spend time with people who don’t need anything from you Alone time Identify who drains you Spiritual rest Signs you need this Work for the wage not the passion Feel your work doesn’t have meaning or make a difference Feel like you are not contributing What you need Reconnect with what lights your fire Do something meaningful – work, charity, home Sensory rest Signs you need this Sensory overload syndrome Irritated Agitated Angry Feel good at the beginning of the day but agitated and irritable by the end What you need Switch of some of the tech – phones, social media, computer Take time somewhere peaceful/quiet Spend time in nature without any technology Emotional rest Signs you need this Hiding our feelings Always keeping emotions in check Feel like if others really knew what you were going through What you need Talk to friends, family or in therapy Write down how you feel, get it out onto paper Find a form of release – karate, boxing are good options when done with supervision Laughing yoga Dance Scream Creative rest Signs you need this Struggle to be innovative Can’t brainstorm Problem solving is not your strong point What you need Allow yourself to see beauty in anything – Art Music Dance Nature People The rest you need the most is always the one you will struggle the hardest with. Check out next week’s article about how each Hormonal Bodytype will need some of these forms of rest more than the others.. I'll show you how to find out your Bodytype to see how to support your body the best you can! You can follow carina at: www.itsanaturalchoice.com www.breaking-fads.com Follow her journey on Facebook & Instagram: It’s A Natural Choice We love breaking fads Join Facebook group – The Natural Health Tribe @itsanaturalchoice @welovebreakingfads My next webinar is on Wednesday 16th November
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 Over the next few weeks I’m going to share something sweet, something with spice & something that’s naughty & nice with my pumpkin recipes.
Let’s kick off with something from the middle east with a hint of spice! Pumpkin & pomegranate soup Serves 2-4 (depending if you go back for seconds) Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients
1.Heat the oil in a large, heavy based, saucepan over a medium heat. 2.Add the onions and sweat for 3 minutes till soft & more translucent 3.Add the pumpkin, cumin, turmeric, garlic & ginger & sauté for 10 minutes (softened but not browned) 4.Add the maple syrup & continue cooking until the pumpkin appears caramelised 5.Add the stock & turn the heat down to low, simmer for a further 5-10 minutes. The pumpkin should be soft & you should still have some liquid in the saucepan 6.Set aside to cool 7.Add the yoghurt to the cooled contents of the saucepan, then blend till smooth. 8.Toss the pine nuts and chopped kale in a hot frying pan for 1 minute. 9.Pour the soup into your favourite bowl, season with salt & pepper, garnish with the toasted pine nuts, kale, a sprinkle pomegranate molasses & pomegranate seeds 10.Serve with some warm and crusty bread You can follow carina at: www.itsanaturalchoice.com www.breaking-fads.com Follow her journey on Facebook & Instagram: It’s A Natural Choice We love breaking fads Join Facebook group – The Natural Health Tribe @itsanaturalchoice @welovebreakingfads  Storing your fruits and vegetables is a vital part of getting the best out of them. This year we have so many economic issues that we don’t want to be wasteful with our food.  Here are some Tips:
You can follow carina at: www.itsanaturalchoice.com www.breaking-fads.com Follow her journey on Facebook & Instagram: It’s A Natural Choice We love breaking fads Join Facebook group – The Natural Health Tribe @itsanaturalchoice @welovebreakingfads  I have put together a list of popular strains of probiotics on the market and what they are generally used for.. As I said last week, there are a lot of different strains of probiotics and each one is connected to varying symptoms. It’s important to choose the right probiotic if you have specific symptoms.  |
AuthorCarina Kennedy was formerly a Nurse, now a Nutritional Therapist and Herbalist living in the west of Ireland. Her passion is food, health and teaching clients to gain control of their life with simple techniques. Archives
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