Carnival of Healing #134

Salutations! Welcome to the 134th Carnival of Healing. This is the Carnival's first stop this year at Mind Mart, and I'm always pleased to host this popular Carnival. As always, the submissions are full of wisdom and insight. If you haven't done so already, check out the wonderful job done last week by Yael Ernst at Chinese Medicine Notes. Next week's Carnival will be hosted by The Reiki Digest, and carnival archives can be found here. If you are inspired to submit to, or host future carnivals, please visit the Carnival of Healing Homepage. Now, on to this week's attractions.

There should be something for everyone this week. The submissions tended to break down into three categories--body, mind, and spirit.

Body

In his post, Acne In Adult People posted at All About Your Body And Spirit, Stanimir Sotirov says, "There is a myth that only teenagers suffer from acne, that's not true and people who think their acne will go away when they reach a certain age are wrong. Discover the causes for adult acne and the ways to avoid some of them!

Alvaro Fernandez asks, "Can something be done to improve brain health and reduce Alzheimer's risk? much, it seems . . . starting with one's job" at Brain Health and Alzheimer's Prevention posted at Sharp Brain Blog.

Astrid Lee, Reiki Master Teacher says, "Lemon oil is used by aromatherapists to promote emotional and physical well-being. It has antidepressant properties. When used in an aromatherapy massage, it helps you relax and may alleviate depression. Lemon essential oil also stimulates the mind. When lemon oil aroma is inhaled it is said to enhance concentration & memory. Read how simple lemon oil can help you here! Check it out at We Are One World Healing » Lemon Essential Oil for Good Health posted at World Healing.

Raffimax presents Buy Quality Bee Products from the USA posted at Honey, Royal Jelly, Pollen, Propolis, Beehive products from the USA.

Everyone wants to feel younger. We all wish we had more energy, looked better, and had more time to get our health on the right track. So, I reviewed tons of research and came up with the following list of foods that will help you feel younger this year. Alexander presents The Top 8 Foods to Make You Feel Younger in ‘08 posted at Laurel on Health Food.

Did you know that truly potent probiotics (beneficial bacteria for digestive system) helps build strong bones by increasing absorption of calcium and other minerals? Not only that, they can even help fight depression! Ellen Landauer presents The Best Probiotic in the World! posted at Health Freedom Coaching.

Sally Thompson presents 100 Ways Organic & Natural Leads to a Healthier You posted at Nursing Degree Guide.

Cameron Schaefer says, "Keeping in theme with classic exercises that don’t require thousands of dollars of equipment or gym memberships I want to present 3 exercises that will give you an incredible workout and get you in great shape if done consistently: push-up, pull-up, sit-up. Read his offering, The Holy Trinity of Fitness posted at Schaefer's Blog.

I have a suspicion many of you are cat people. Darlene Norris says that "Urinary tract infections can become a serious problem for your cat. Herbal remedies can help prevent and treat UTIs in cats." Read about Urinary Tract Infections In Cats - Holistic Answers | Cool Cat Care Stuff posted at Cool Cat Care Stuff.

Mind

They say the best things in life are free. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, the list below proves that statement to be true. Life is filled with simple pleasures, the little satisfying effects you never really anticipate, but always take great pleasure in. Avani presents, How do your words make you feel? posted at Food For Mind.

Allie shares, "My friend Neil is writing a series of posts on Yoga for my website as part of his drive to raise 20K for The Cambodian Children's Fund by December 08. This is his first post. Checkout The Story of the World's First Yoga Practitioner, As Told By Neil posted at Allie's Answers.

Here's some food for thought. Mark Schauss reports, Ignoring the Supreme Court Ruling - Bush Administration Flaunts the Law On the Environment posted at Toxic World Blog - Detoxify and Heal Your Body.

Astrid Lee, Reiki Master Teacher says, "Lemon oil is used by aromatherapists to promote emotional and physical well-being. It has antidepressant properties. When used in an aromatherapy massage, it helps you relax and may alleviate depression. Lemon essential oil also stimulates the mind. When lemon oil aroma is inhaled it is said to enhance concentration & memory. Read how simple lemon oil can help you here!" Take a look at her post, We Are One World Healing » Lemon Essential Oil for Good Health posted at World Healing.

Paul Heingarten advises that "Having a large gut in midlife increases the chance of dementia in old age, according to research published Wednesday [03/26/2008] that suggests that abdominal fat is a bigger risk factor than family history. The study of 6,583 adults found that people with the highest amount of abdominal fat between the ages of 40 and 45 were about three times more likely to develop dementia than those with the lowest amount of abdominal fat." Find out the Top Secret Fat Loss Secret Could Help Reduce Midlife Belly Fat — a Key Risk Factor in Developing Dementia posted at Workoutebooks.

Jenn Givler wants us to think differently about hard edges in, Too many hard edges? posted at Create a Thriving Business. She says, "Hard edges are those things that give us boundaries - things like goals, projects, and deadlines. But they can become detriments when we beat ourselves up with them. If we bring an element of softness to our hard edges, things lighten and we can become more open, and more in tune with the flow."

James DeLelys offers advice about prejudice in Words . . . How To See With Your Eyes Closed posted at WORDS.

Aparna presents Home remedies for fatigue posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming. She says, "When you are suffering from fatigue, don’t just brush it off casually and go on with your work. Pay heed to this call which almost says, “Take it easy. It’s time to recharge your mental battery and renew your physical energy.” If it’s mental- exercise. If it’s physical -rest. So, identify the exact cause of your tiredness and act upon it accordingly. To regain that pep and spark off your spirits and boost your sagging energy levels, try out some of these tips and home remedies.

Woman Tribune presents Natural Aromatherapy for Your Bathroom posted at Woman Tribune.

Chris Edgar presents Loving Your Ego posted at Purpose Power Coaching. He says, "I used to be frustrated with my more "egotistical" patterns of thinking. To be spiritually healthy, I believed, I needed to think only humble thoughts. Unfortunately, resisting my thoughts produced discomfort and tension in my body, and only made them more persistent. Thus, I decided to try the same approach I used when I'd think something negative about myself -- I'd simply allow the thought to be, without judgment or resistance. And when I accepted, and even loved, my egotistical thoughts, they ceased to feel as threatening and painful."

Spirit

Our spiritual category was small but mighty. Anna Farmery presents Tips for Coping with Guilt for Widows posted at Widows Quest.

These tips reminded me what to be thankful for. Marc and Angel Hack Life presents The 30 Most Satisfying Simple Pleasures Life Has to Offer posted at Marc and Angel Hack Life.

Sanjay Agrawal presents Heal Thyself posted at Quest for Personal Nirvana. He says, "This article emphasizes the need to be aware of the past hurts that might be sabotaging one's present and future happiness. Past hurts need to be healed by objective examination of their whys and wherefores, and a closure obtained for them, so that life moves on."

That concludes our Carnival. Thanks for stopping by and remember to check out next week's Carnival at The Reiki Digest. Take care of yourself and have a blessed week.

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