Neva HowellHealth and Spirit Alerts2008-03-09T20:06:20ZUser 491http://www.newciv.org/nl/newslog.php/_v491/OrgSpace NewsLogHealing Facilitation WorkshopsIf you have an interest in transformative healing facilitation work, please visit my website for inforation on upcoming Accelerated Alignment workshops.
There are some criteria for attending, so please visit the Accelerated Alignment Information Page for more info. Note that this is not a Reiki...If you have an interest in transformative healing facilitation work, please visit my website for inforation on upcoming Accelerated Alignment workshops.
There are some criteria for attending, so please visit the Accelerated Alignment Information Page for more info. Note that this is not a Reiki class or workshop, though I do also periodically conduct Reiki workshops as well as offering individual transformation retreats for women, non-smoking only. ]]>http://www.newciv.org/nl/newslog.php/_v491/__show_article/_a000491-000009.htm2008-03-09T20:06:20Z2008-03-09T20:06:20ZOprah looking for mom's day storiesWant to celebrate and honor your mom this mother's day?
Well, could there be a better way than appearing with her on the Oprah Show?
Oprah is looking for your Mom Stories. Tell oprah.com why your mom is great, share your mom's favorite recipes, tell what powerful spiritual lessons your mom ...Want to celebrate and honor your mom this mother's day?
Well, could there be a better way than appearing with her on the Oprah Show?
Oprah is looking for your Mom Stories. Tell oprah.com why your mom is great, share your mom's favorite recipes, tell what powerful spiritual lessons your mom taught you or just share how you spend time with mom.
Speaking of Mom's, here's my mom's art and poetry blog. I'm so proud of her: Poems and Art by Mary ]]>http://www.newciv.org/nl/newslog.php/_v491/__show_article/_a000491-000008.htm2008-03-06T20:04:32Z2008-03-06T20:04:32ZLooking for personal recommendations by state and countryEstablishing referral network for therapists
I'm looking for personal recommendations for all types of healing facilitators and therapist, by state and by country.
If you know a particularly superior therapist, and are willing to share why you feel this therapist is so good at what they do, ...Establishing referral network for therapists
I'm looking for personal recommendations for all types of healing facilitators and therapist, by state and by country.
If you know a particularly superior therapist, and are willing to share why you feel this therapist is so good at what they do, I'm looking for your recommendation for my blog at http://healthychoices.askahealer.com
I want to be able to list therapists that people believe in, because of the personal results they themselves have experienced.
If you are a therapist, you may not recommend yourself. The recommendation can only come from one of your clients who is willing to share their story and their experience of your support in their lives.
I'm looking forward to hearing from anyone who might like to commend someone who has been instrumental in their healing process. Help spread the word about healers that are good at their job!
Thanks, Neva Post your stories at http://healthychoices.askahealer.com All comments are monitored before being added so as soon as I read the story and get back to you to confirm what you have submitted, I'll add your therapist to the list. ]]>http://www.newciv.org/nl/newslog.php/_v491/__show_article/_a000491-000007.htm2008-01-01T22:17:50Z2008-01-01T22:17:50ZAnnouncing the Well BlogI've recently installed a wellness blog on my site and hope you will visit if you have questions about your health or spiritual path. Also great place to post your own spiritual awareness sharings and your own health tips. You can subscribe to receive notice whenever new content is posted in y...I've recently installed a wellness blog on my site and hope you will visit if you have questions about your health or spiritual path. Also great place to post your own spiritual awareness sharings and your own health tips. You can subscribe to receive notice whenever new content is posted in your area of interest too. visit the healthy choices wellblog today!]]>http://www.newciv.org/nl/newslog.php/_v491/__show_article/_a000491-000006.htm2007-10-28T14:09:22Z2007-10-28T14:09:22ZSpiritual Acceleration ArticleJust updated a spiritual acceleration article on my site. It will be of interest to those who may have made dramatic vibrational shifts in their own lives and then discovered that the people closest to them aren't too happy about it.
The article addresses why those we love most and those close...Just updated a spiritual acceleration article on my site. It will be of interest to those who may have made dramatic vibrational shifts in their own lives and then discovered that the people closest to them aren't too happy about it.
The article addresses why those we love most and those closest to us often resist our spiritual growth.
spiritual acceleration challenges]]>http://www.newciv.org/nl/newslog.php/_v491/__show_article/_a000491-000005.htm2007-09-16T14:46:06Z2007-09-16T14:46:06ZManuka HoneyI recently heard, from a dear friend, about the benefits of active manuka honey for acid reflux. My mom suffers from it but struggles greatly to affort the very expensive Nexium every month so I was looking for an alternative.
My friend said she was on Nexium and also Prevacid and got complete...I recently heard, from a dear friend, about the benefits of active manuka honey for acid reflux. My mom suffers from it but struggles greatly to affort the very expensive Nexium every month so I was looking for an alternative.
My friend said she was on Nexium and also Prevacid and got completely off everything just by using the active manuka honey.
It's important that it be active, look for 16-18 as level of activity. Anything below that may not work for acid reflux although they say the lower active levels are still great for helping burns to heal, and for reducing surgical scars.
The site where my friend gets hers, and therefore one site I can recommend just because I know it worked for her, is manukahoneyusa]]>http://www.newciv.org/nl/newslog.php/_v491/__show_article/_a000491-000004.htm2007-09-16T14:43:58Z2007-09-16T14:43:58ZRenaissance Faire coming upI went to the first annual renaissance faire at Heartwood Sanctuary in Mentone, Alabama and it was such a fun experience that I thought I'd post the upcoming second annual event here.
Heartwood is a wonderful place. I retreated there for a weekend recently and it was just so peaceful and Sacre...I went to the first annual renaissance faire at Heartwood Sanctuary in Mentone, Alabama and it was such a fun experience that I thought I'd post the upcoming second annual event here.
Heartwood is a wonderful place. I retreated there for a weekend recently and it was just so peaceful and Sacred. There is a restful energy there but, also, during the fair there is a joyful exhuberance that comes in as well.
Anyway, the faire is on October 13 this year. I'll be there and I hope, if you are in the area (or even if you are not, they have camping spots and sleeping space)
Entry fee is just $5 and it's way fun.
They are looking for vendors, healers and readers as well.
Tell Cathy Neva sent you.
Find out more about Heartwood:
Let's celebrate in community! ]]>http://www.newciv.org/nl/newslog.php/_v491/__show_article/_a000491-000003.htm2007-08-31T19:31:52Z2007-09-01T01:58:39ZWhat to do about sinus headachesThis is not meant to replace medical treatment for sinusitis but as adjunctive therapy for in-home relief. Breathing moist air can help so get a humidifier. You can also simply take a long, hot shower or put steaming water in a bowl, cover with a towel, and breathe the steam.
Irrigating the nasal passages can help sinus headaches too by removing congestion due to mucous and infection. Just be sure to check with your chosen healthcare professional to make sure you get an effective nasal irrigation product. Some may harm nasal passages.
If you take pain medication, sometimes these will help reduce sinus pain and help you rest. However, obviously, such medication should not be used too often, whether over-the-counter or prescription because of the risk of dependency as well as adverse side effects that may cancel out the benefits over time.
Of options available without prescription you may choose naproxen, ibuprofin aspirin or acetaminophen. One may work better for you than the other, by the way. Not everyone has the same response to even very similar formulas. Though these may help with pain, they do nothing to eliminate the cause of the sinus headaches.
I really caution against the use of nasal sprays because they eventually cause a rebound effect. Use only when absolutely necessary. Simply Saline can work just as well in most cases. Just don't overuse anything.
Clean up your breathing space at home. Put dust mite covers on all pillows and mattresses and wash sheets and pillow cases at least once per week. More if you can.
Spiritually speaking, the sinuses can point to emotional issues, particularly those with close family members that may be attempting to surface for healing. Addressing your health on all levels of your being will be beneficial.
With more than 5% of the world's population suffering from Psoriasis, a skin disease expressed by redness and dry patches of skin, the ailment is no freak occurrence. While there is still no total cure for the disease, many of those affected with the ailment are turning to Dead Sea cosmetics made with Dead Sea Salt and minerals for a more natural based source of relief. The Dead Sea is located in Israel and Jordan and attracts thousands of tourists every year, seeking to bathe in the it's legendary waters and experience the healing and beautifying powers of it's mineral rich Dead Sea Mud and salt contents. The sea has been around for centuries and has attracted many legendary historical and biblical figures. Cleopatra was fond of the high mineral composition of natural skin care products made with minerals from The Dead Sea and built cosmetic factories on the shores of the sea to harvest the salt and mineral contents.
Several clinical studies have been done in the last thirty years that show that the highly concentrated salt content of the Dead Sea has not only beauty and anti aging properties, but also carries great skin health value. The studies showed that regularly bathing with water from The Dead Sea or using such products as hand cream, Dead Sea soap and bath salts, actually helps relieve psoriasis symptoms over a 6 week regiment.
Many people find out about the health and beauty properties of Dead Sea products when they visit Israel, either as tourists or on a church sponsored trip that carries religious meaning. The Dead Sea scrolls, recently discovered made the The Dead Sea a household word and really popularized the age-old region. With that discovery many more people began to find out what the local people already new for centuries -- that skin care products made with the minerals from the salty lake carry magical properties. One of the main reasons why the sea has so many therapeutical abilities in its ingredients is the fact that being the lowest point on earth, it has the highest amount of barometric pressure on it. It's also not connected to any other body of water so as its salty waters evaporate the minerals and salt are left behind in much higher concentration than anywhere else in the world.
Many say that the Dead Sea is an enigma, since it has such a depressing name, but its mineral contents bring forth enhanced beauty, health and life. Since Psoriasis is an ailment which afflicts so many people: an effective all natural, psoriasis treatment option is highly welcome. Not every one can make it out to Israel for several weeks of skin treatment and because of this many people today prefer to use these products in their home. The products can be found online as well as in spas and malls across the county.
Firstly, it is important to understand a little about the location of the source. The Dead Sea has a unique climate which has been shown to offer excellent natural treatment for many health problems.
The Dead Sea is the lowest place on earth, over 400 metres below sea level located between Israel and Jordan, the region has a dense air rich in bromine and other elements which filters and limits the ultraviolet B radiation from the sun, reducing the danger of sunburn and allowing longer exposure to the sun's rays. The thick atmospheric pressure is also associated with an increase in oxygen - 5 per cent richer than air at sea level and 10 per cent higher than the air in Jerusalem, only a two hour drive away.
The water in the Dead Sea contains 345 grams of mineral salts per liter and is approximately ten times higher in saline than ocean water and enriched by hydrogen sulfide gas. For this reason no plant or animal can survive in the water and bathers are able to float in the sea. The major salts are magnesium, sodium, potassium and calcium.
The benefits of being in the water are legendary. Calcium clarifies the skin surface and relieves pain; sodium balances the pH of the skin; chlorine is a natural antiseptic that boosts the skin's protective layer and reduces swelling; magnesium enhances functioning of skin metabolism, facilitates breathing and protects against allergies; bromine is a muscle relaxant; potassium regulates the body's water balance; iodine improves thyroid health and cell metabolism; sulphur detoxifies and stimulates the metabolism.
It is known, by many people who live in Israel that those who arrive too ill to venture into the sea often improve just by breathing in the air. Often they can go into the water in a matter of days.
Health funds in Denmark, Germany and other European Countries now offer incentives to its members who wish to visit the area within Israel and Jordan. This has resulted in the subsidizing for people suffering from both Psoriasis and other skin conditions.
If Health Insurance companies can be considering full or partial coverage of treatment at the Dead Sea for relief and treatment of skin disorders, then it seems fair to assume that the use of products manufactured from the Mud and minerals of the Dead Sea also has its benefits.
"The word has been spreading and after trying Dead Sea products many people fall in love with them," says Alex Keyan, President of Cleopatra's Choice Dead Sea Products, "We have customers all across the country and even in Europe who come back over and over again to replenish on these products. Many find that it's a natural and healthy way to get rid of wrinkles as well as treat psoriasis or acne. So far our mud masks have been the most popular.
About the Author: Paul Keene has been living in Israel since 1999. His occupation is managing several hotel and travel websites for Israel hotels and Jordan hotels.