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Angels are there to help- give thanks to them for their guidance

Angels, angels everywhere so listen closely to everyone - of them.  You need to ask for help from your angels and guides.  Look for assistance from your higher power.  Always remember to be thankful for all you have and all that help in the process.  Being needy is one thing but not being grateful is yet another. 


Here is some thought from some beautiful angels cards

Angel answers Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine - Choose a New Direction - There is something more out there for you.  Go into what you want to accomplish in life and take action.  It is the only way you will be able to move on and grow in this life. Create that plan and take those steps to go into a new future that you were meant to lead.

Life purpose by Doreen Virtue - Yoga - life is enhanced by yoga, stretching and exercising.  Peaceful activities enhance your power to relax and thrive.  You could just take a walk in the part to bring center back to your being.  Being active can increase your confidence and motivation to increase strength in other areas of your life.

 
Talking to heaven by Doreen Virtue & James Van Praagh- I am surrounded by loving animals - When this person passed they were greeted with loving animals as well.   Animals are part of their family.  They are given a greater purpose for us in the land of the living to help us learn so many great things like compassion and love.  So when the gates of heavens  are opened they are there to greet us as well.  That other part of our family many are not aware how important they can be.



It is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.
- Matthew 10:20

Angels are the highest in the order of creation, and are a clear image of God's perfections.  Their knowledge and love are unlimited.  Angels are celestial messengers to guide and guard us.  If you dream of them it is a symbol of spiritual protection and inspiration.  If you are given advise in your dream, always listen.

 In some instances, if you dream of angels you may be in search of unconditional love and support in your life.  So look into your self and meditate on what you can do to change the direction of your life for the better.

Enjoy this beautiful Sunday and be thankful for everything that comes your way.
In light and love we give to thee
Our hearts to be not with insanity
Open our mind and our heart to see
All the love that you have for me!
Blessed be!

References:
Angel Answers oracle cards Guidebook (2014) by Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine, Hay House, Inc., Carlsbad, CA
Life Purpose oracle cards (2011) by Doreen Virtue, Hay House, Inc. Carlsbad, CA
Talking to heaven mediumship cards (2013) by Doreen Virtue & James Van Praagh, Hay House, Inc., Carlsbad, CA
The Dream Dictionary from A to Z (2008) by Theresa Cheung, Barnes & Noble,. 17-18. Print.

Rosemary, cooking herb or cooking something else up

Rosemary-

This is a marvelous herb with all sorts of uses, but what is it really?

Rosemary or Rosmarinus officinalis is a perennial evergreen shrub.  Perennials come back every year if they are taken care of correctly. It has silver-green needles shaped leaves and at the top of the plant can have pale blue flowers.  It can grow to about five (5) feet tall and helps to divide different areas in a garden. 

This plant grows all over Europe, which earliest records had shown that it was originally seen around the Mediterranean coast.  Rosemary grows best in sandy, rather dry soil with some extra help by putting some lime in the soil.

Legends states that the flowers were once white but after the Virgin Mary hung her cloak on one of the bushes during the Holy family resting point on a trip to Egypt they turned blue.

Aromatherapy uses was used in shrines among the people of ancient Greece because they did not have prepared incense.  Rosemary perfume can be like that of Frankincense because they can be very aromatic.

You can use rosemary in a dream pouch to help with a more peaceful rest at night. 

Hair care has been one thing that many ancient cultures have used this herb for.  The Ayurvedic medicine, rosemary was used to help with hair loss and to modify psoriasis of the scalp.

·      A handful of rosemary leaves

·      Pint of boiling water

Add the rosemary leaves into the pint of boiling water.  Simmer for 15 minutes.  Strain, cool and rinse your hair with it.  This will help to stimulate the scalp.

Headache can just be a problem for many people. So try a small amount of rosemary oil on your forehead and temples.  You can also put a few dabs behind your ears.  Inhale the fumes from the open bottle several times and then repeat after about ½ an hour.

Maybe a good massage is in order.  Rosemary can do the trick to help them with muscle tension relief.  Rosemary has been used to help treat dancers and athletes such as long-distance runners for tired stiff and overworked muscles.  The combination of rosemary, lavender and marjoram with other oils may just do the body good.

For pain relief of a different kind, use:

·      2 cups of rosemary

·      3 cups of brandy

·       

Steep for 1 week.  Strain and use the liquid as a poultice on the areas to help for arthritis and problems with rheumatic joints. 

A poultice is a homemade remedy of mashed herbs to make a paste.  This paste is said to help draw out infections or relieve inflammation.

Rosemary can help to stimulate the brain and inhaling a few drops of oil can work great for mental clarity.

Respiratory problems can be help with the use of rosemary as well.  This can range from common colds and sinusitis and asthma.  It is best to put a few drops in a small pan of water and heat until warm and steam is made.  Use a towel over your head and then put your face just above the hot water into the steam. Make sure you are not touching the hot pan without appropriate cloths or hot pads so you do not burn your self.

A tonic can be made to help the liver, heart and gallbladder as well as to help lower cholesterol levels in the blood.  Always remember, rosemary cannot work alone with out a proper diet and exercise so please remember to work on an all around health and well being.

Cooking:  It is good with meat dishes such as pork, mutton, or lamb.  You can use every part of this up end of this plant for flavoring.

Tea to induce sleep:

Mix 2 tablespoons of dried peppermint, with 1 tablespoon each of rosemary and sage.  You can seep this in hot water and add honey to help sooth the nerves and allows you to relax.

You can cook with rosemary for different ways to help your inner self as well.  You can look at using it to cleansing, for help with beauty, knowledge and for grounding.

Try adding the herb with garlic in your fried chicken batter.

If you grow rosemary in your garden, you can cut the sprigs (branches) of rosemary and put two of them in tall olive oil bottles and fill with olive oil.  When you do this you are able to make very tasty oil for cooking.  The best time to do this is during the late summer.  You can make the bottle fancy and even give them as unique gifts.

Very good information about gardening tips

Warning for rosemary is that it can cause epileptic type fits or even poisoning if not taken correctly.  Do not use Rosemary during pregnancy or people with epilepsy.  Please consult your doctor when looking at any alternative therapies.

References:

Buchman, Dian Dincin. Ancient Healing Secrets: Practical Cures from Egypt, China, India, South America, Russia, Scandinavia, and More. New York: Black Dog & Leventhal, 2005. 92-97. Print.

Davis, Patricia. Aromatherapy: An A-Z. London: Vermilion, 1995. 278-80. Print.

Seymour, John. The Self-sufficient Gardener. New York: Metro, 2008. 200. Print.

Wilen, Joan, and Lydia Wilen. More Chicken Soup and Other Folk Remedies. New York: Fawcett Columbine, 1986. Print.

Williams, Jude. Jude's Herbal Home Remedies: Natural Health, Beauty & Home-care Secrets. St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.: Llewellyn Publications, 1992. Print.

Death by Chocolate, what a way to go! mmmm maybe if you eat the right chocolate : -}

My kryptonite is this delicious morsel at the top.  I love dark chocolate by why?  It is very tasty to me and it helps me get through my day.  What about you?  Do you have something you crave?

The earliest evidence for the medical use of chocolate are to be found in Mesoamerican civilizations: iconographic works and fragments, writings and remnants in the pottery suggest that cacao was prepared in beverage form at least as early as 600 B.C. in Mesoamerica, cacao was prepared only as a beverage. It was a very precious substance and, therefore, reserved for priests, highest government officials, military officers and great warriors, and it was supposed to be unsuitable for women and children (Lippi, 2013).

It would have been pretty awful if that type of behavior stayed that way.  I sure would have missed having chocolate in my life.

Cocoa which is one of the main ingredients in dark chocolate has properties that can benefit the health of a person such as it can protect nerves from injury and inflammation, protect the skin from oxidative damage from UV radiation in tropical preparations and have beneficial effects on satiety cognitive function and mood.  There can be some increase of weight gain since there can be a potential to over consume the product (Katz, Doughty & Ali, 2010). 

The broadest level one can review emotions is that of positive verses negative.  Overwhelmingly, people usually associate many types of food, especially chocolate, with a positive feeling because those products are often designed to appeal to consumers so companies can profit from what is sold (Gibson, 2006). Students that participate in university studied are the role models of the future, which could impose health risk later in life that can be passed down to the future generations (Mikolajczyk, Ansari & Maxwell, 2009).  

 

When chocolate comes to mind, many only think of the negative connotations it has.  Throughout history, chocolate has been used for a variety of ailments.  There are recent studies that have show dark chocolate to have positive health effects for many centuries (Lippi, 2013).  The reason behind this is that cocoa contains more antioxidants than many other foods.  The tricyclic structure within cocoa has inhibited enzymes, which pushes the antioxidants to be more for the defense of the body (Katz, Doughty & Ali, 2011).  

 

The connection between chocolate was recently shown in a very limited research study to show positive results for a person's creativity.  The way a person perceives its benefits needs to be understood more thoroughly through further research.  Too many people can have a problem with over consumption of this product which can cause sugar problems such as diabetes and obesity. 

So enjoy your chocolate!  As always in moderation (the best that you can).

 

References:

Gibson, Edward Leigh. "Emotional Influences on Food Choice: Sensory, Physiological and Psychological Pathways." Physiology & Behavior 89.1 (2006): 53-61. Web. 

Katz, D.L., Doughty, K. & Ali, A. (2011). Cocoa and chocolate in Human Health and Disease. Antioxidants & Redox Signaling, 15(10), 2779-2811. http://doi.org/10.1089/ars.201.3697

Lippi, Donatella. "Chocolate in History: Food, Medicine, Medi-Food." Nutrients. MDPI, 14 May 2013. Web. 14 Apr. 2016.

Mirowksy, J., (2011). "Wage Slavery or Creative Work?" Society and Mental Health 1.2. 73-88.Web.

Disclaimer:

I am not t a doctor so please before you eat anything you are not sure of please consult your doctor.