Emotional Health Promotes Physical Health

 

By: Rachael "BluLotus" Bynum

It’s no secret these days that there is clear connection between the mind, body, and spirit.

I know you can think of a time in your life when you were grieving from a bad break up…. or you lost a job…. or you loss someone close to you.

You probably felt horrible….

In this instance, it’s almost as if you can feel the pain in your physical body eating away at you.

You may even start to get a headache, fever, cold-sweats, and loss of appetite.

Your adrenal glands and sympathetic nervous system are at their peak and your body starts to physically shut down.

When your adrenaline is running high, your heart rate increases, your stomach slows down digestion, and your body tenses up causing pain and soreness to name a few things. 

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each organ correlates to an emotion. For example: 

Anger affects the liver.

Grief affects the lungs. 

Stress affects the heart and brain.

Worry affects the stomach.

Fear affects the kidneys. 

This is why some "pee their pants" when afraid (kidneys).....and also consider the liver of the angry alcoholic. 

Love can bring peace and harmony to your entire being. 

Exercising, meditation, deep breathing, and talking with someone are all ways to help you let go of all that you’re feeling. Drawing, listening to music, journaling, hanging with loved ones, and dancing can help change your mood. When your thoughts and mood changes, you will start creating a healthier environment for physical health and well being.

 

What is Ayurveda?

By: Rachael "BluLotus" Bynum, Healing Arts Practitioner 

When I lived in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, I had the pleasure of working at a spa surrounded by the beautiful Ozark Mountains,  with natural hot springs, serenity, and many alternative healing centers. While contracting as a Licensed Massage Therapist at Gryphon’s Roost Day Spa, I learned many things about Ayurveda and had hands on training using many of the products as it relates to bodywork, treatments, food, and skincare. Since I like to test things on myself before mentioning it to someone else, I started to use the practices. I must say that I noticed a difference in my skin and body, a decrease in stress levels, as well as how my body felt overall. This led me to do further research about the inner and outer healing  aspects of Ayurveda. 

 What is Ayurveda? 

According to Deepak Chopra, MD, thousands of years before modern medicine provided scientific evidence for the mind-body connection, the sages of India developed Ayurveda, which continues to be one of the world’s most sophisticated and powerful mind-body health systems. More than a mere system of treating illness, Ayurveda is a science of life (Ayur = life, Veda = science or knowledge). It offers a body of wisdom designed to help people stay vibrant and healthy while realizing their full human potential.

Since Ayurveda is a science of life we must know what is life? Life according to Ayurveda is a combination of senses, mind, body and soul. So Ayurveda is not only limited to body or physical symptoms but also gives a comprehensive knowledge about spiritual, mental and social health.

Ayurveda is definitely a practice and way of life that will help in managing stress and connecting the mind,body, and soul

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http://www.chopra.com/ccl/what-is-ayurveda#sthash.9JQWJ02V.dpuf

http://ayurveda-foryou.com/ayurveda_principles/ayurveda_introduction.html

13 Reasons to Exercise

13 Reasons to Exercise by Rachael "BluLotus" Bynum, LMT, CPT

1. Builds Self Esteem

2. Reduces Stress

3. Improves Body Image

4. Strengthens your heart

5. Prevents muscle loss

6. Improves oxygen supply to the cells

7. Increases energy and endurance

8. Boosts immune system

9. Improves concentration

10. Lowers risk of certain cancers

11. Improves cholesterol levels

12. Increases pain resistance

13. Improves balance and coordination

     

Trigger Point Therapy

 By: Rachael "BluLotus" Bynum, LMT, CPT

Myofascial trigger points are hyper-irritatable areas within muscle of fascia that refer pain to other areas in predictable patterns. 

Knowing the referred pain patterns can be helpful, as it can assist in locating the origin of the pain & relieving the pain by applying pressure to the trigger point. 

Healthy muscles do not contain trigger points.  Myofascial pain can be caused by a variety of factors such as stress, fatigue,immobility, or poor nutrition. 

In addition to pain, trigger points may cause dizziness, Sweating, vasoconstriction, and muscle stiffness and weakness. When left untreated, a chain reaction may occur, in which secondary trigger points develop in reference areas of chronically active trigger points and give rise to more pain.

Massage therapist can use Myofascial Release and Trigger Point Therapy to release tension and disturb this pain pattern for the purpose of decreasing pain and reprogramming the muscles, since over time, muscles hold the pain pattern memory. 



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You are Not the Mind...

“The Intuitive Mind is a Sacred Gift and the Rational Mind is a faithful servant.
We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the Gift.”
~Albert Einstein

It may seem a little confusing to make such a statement like, "you are not the mind." But we must realize, with the news, radio, commercials, magazines, video games, and etc in the world, our brain picks up these images and we are being programmed to think a certain way. Society shapes our mind and tells us what car to drive, what to wear, where to shop, etc..

We have become slaves to our mind. But if you train the mind and master it, it becomes your servant.

One thing you must realize……

You are not the mind, nor the thoughts that pass through it. Though it might be hard to accept this idea, the mind is not you, but only a tool that you use. It is a valuable instrument, but it has to be taught to obey you.

The real you is spirit....Spirit was given a body, mind, and soul  in order to observe and interpret the world in which we live. It is more powerful than any of the others because spirit cannot die....Spirit is the essence that connects you to every living organism throughout the universe.

Discipline and mastery of emotions and the mind will lead to mental strength that can be used as a tool that obeys your spirit.

13 Benefits of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy is one of the oldest methods in the healing arts. There are references in medical texts as far back as Ancient Egypt (Kemet) and the early Greeks related to massages.

Massage Therapy refers to the application of various techniques to the muscular structure and soft tissues of the body that include applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, vibration, rocking, friction, kneading and compression using primarily the hands and sometimes the forearms, elbows or feet.

As a Licensed Massage Therapist, I notice that many people know that massages feel good….but they may not know the other benefits of this ancient healing

So here are 13 benefits of massage therapy: 

1. Loosens tight muscles

2. Lowers blood pressure

3. Strengthens immune system 

4. Increases flexibility and range of motion 

5. Enhances skin tone 

6. Reduces tension headaches 

7. Relieves aching and tired muscles 

8. Calms the nervous system 

9. Assists in recovery from injuries and illness 

10. Reduces mental stress 

11. Improves concentration 

12. Helps with insomnia and promotes restful sleep 

13. It just feels good! 
 

Why Transformation is Important

Wholistic Healing Starts with the Woman

 
 Women are the glue that holds civilization together. We are creative beings,  for all life flows through and from us. We play many roles in this society as well as the family. I will explain why it’s important for us to embrace our essence, empower one another, and be a catalyst for a wholistic change in this world.

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