My Difficult Relationship With Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils (different balms etc) for healing purposes. The molecules enter in our nose, then pass directly in our brain. Our immune system responds on this "provocation" creating complicated chemical processes. That is how it works. And that is why it works much more fast than any other therapy.

It's clear that this kind of therapy was one of the first branches of medicine. Not only. From the first years of his existence, homo sapience uses balsamic substances for spiritual rituals and conservation - from foods to bodies.

Did you know that the Antic Romans were very able to create perfumes? And they made them from roses and lilies. This production was so large that it's possible to call it industry. In such excavation sites like Pompei and nearby villas were found entire plantations of flowers.

Now, you are maybe curious, why I wrote that strange title? Was it only to attract your attention? No, it's truth. I really do not support most smells and am not a good object for aromatherapy. Since I prefer alternative medicines, as you know, I would like to use essential oils for the cures. But... Nothing to do. Why? I don't know. It's an error of the Creator, I think. Or maybe, better, it's His plan, since it's difficult to think that the Creator can to have errors. :-)))

Dzogchen Practice Meetings in Nocera Superiore

Buddhism is always popular in all the European countries and even Sud Italy that stands out of all others for it's traditionalism succumbs more and more on Buddhism's fashion. No, the persons do not look for other religions etc. They only look for the ways to survive on the difficulties of the crises. Well, what I can say you: it's always better -as for me- to change religion, for example, than to suicide, don't you think? There were really many persons who chose it from the beginning of the crisis in Italy.

This autumn I knew that there are different persons interested in Buddhism teachings in the region I live and they asked me to have courses of preparation for the spring teachings of our Master. I did not want to do it, first. I prefer to practice individually, and I did not want to be obliged to arrive at the same time every week. but than I accepted it to have a new group and the teachings in my zone.

We have to begin next week. And here is the brochure about the meditation together

There are many quotes about the Dzogchen meditation, I wrote about it in this blog, too. If you are interested to know more, you can read about it in Bonpedia, for example.

I will surely not teach anybody. I only want to have my personal meditation practice some more scheduled, not so casual as it is in the last period.

Wish me success with this courses!

Computer and Our Eyes

There is nothing new in this confirmation: if you sit all the day near your PC, your eyes become weak and your sight goes from bad to worse every day.

It's about me, too.

From my 7 years, I had always weak sight. But it stabilized at about 17 years and was -5 dioptre... till the arrival of the pc in our house. Since I have to work at pc all the day long -and you know how it is for those who works at home: we do not have breaks etc. We remain sticked to it all the day long forgetting about everything.

Now, as I just told you in my previous posts, I decided to begin my battle with the bad functioning of my body. Yes, you are right, it's normal at my age, but those persons which can control themselves have young bodies -and they are older then me. So, my dear friends, 50 years are not an excuse to be like a hippo. It's only our laziness. The body does not work so as we would like but we can help it!

So, we begin with the famous program-timer I mentioned in my previous post
Healty Eyes Timer

Now, there are simple settings that change time for work and time for exercises. I installed 25 minutes of work and 60 seconds of exercises. Now, a little window went out and said me I have to begin my break in 30 seconds. After that, a sound says me to begin the break. Honestly, 60 seconds are not enough for my exercises. I need 80 or 100 seconds. I do exercises for my belly, for eyes.

Who knows, maybe, I'll be able to show you that excellent young body, too, as my friends do this year...

By the way, if you want a program for your eyes, here (in russian) is a great system to follow: Exercises for Eyes

Some Healthy Exercises to Do Near Computer

This year I worked with many persons who come here, in Italy for business or in vacation. All of them were so thin that it seemed to me they would be able to hide themselves behind a rod. Since I continue to add kilos day by day and there is nothing what could stop this tendency, I could not understand how is it possible to arrive at this enviable result. Than, I noticed that they were able to walk with me without any break for hours and, listening to them, I understood, they do not eat any sweeties at all. "Now, -said one mother to her boys,- you can eat an ice-cream this evening!" Oh my dear, I thought, it's terrible!!!

Well, she, this mother, is surely right. There are so many fat children today! I agree with some researchers that our passion for sugar, this constant desire to eat something sweet, became a dependence. Specially, we, women, working at the computer (which -what an odd coincidence!- is situating not too far from the pc) can't renounce on some visits in the kitchen...

Aaaahhhhh... Yes, I hate my thighs and my hanging abdomen. So, I began a new life from yesterday. Now, I have a little but very useful program installed in my pc. This program is an alarm. I installed it for 25 minutes of work and 60 seconds of break. I have a carpet here, nearby, and have a list of exercises to do in one of my sites. Fitness exercises for slim belly

From the other side, I subscribed a special psychological newsletter to fight my sugar dependence. I still did not receive any mail from this program but, I hope, they will arrive and I'll be able to tell you about them sortly. And here is one more exercise I do not have on the page I mentioned earlier.

Is it Possible to Reduce Stress?

This is the third post where I continue to reason if and how is possible to reduce stress in our lives. First of all: it's possible.

I'll tell you a story from my life.

Once, I had a very grave period particularly characterized by a constant presence of one not very good person. I knew him for years and was perfectly conscious that he would sell his own mother if somebody will give him good price. Otherwise he was nice, educated and good. I could not avoid him, so I accepted him so as he was.

Everything was good in our relation till he noticed that I was completely confused  and needed help. And he gave me his helping hand. He made me work as a volunteer and took money for my work in his pocket. He "sold" me to one man to receive favours from him (I was shocked when I understood it). Finally, he found a "good job" for me where I had to pay to work.

And, at the same time, I had different similar persons in my life. Persons who could see my state of soul and wanted to use it to earn some money.

Once I was just so tired from their behaviour that could not stand this situation. I sat and began to analyze the situations when they wanted to exploit me. It has to be something in me that I attract only this kind of persons, I thought. They feel I was helpless and they knew they have to show me how helpful they can be for me.

I took myself in hands and began to analyze the situations every day. You will not believe me, probably, but I  was able to manage it this way. And... these persons disappeared from my life after some time. ALL:

So, it's very useful
-to be aware about the problem in your life
-analyze the situations connected to the problem

Awareness helped me many times.

I understood that I can't sleep if I watch screams or horror or mistreatments. I feel bad if I listen to the News in TV. So, I avoid them just for years. I can't change anything, I only ruin my health when I watch it.

Now, if you go to read articles about the human psychology, you will notice that all I told here are the advises psychologists give us if we ask them to help.

Three reasons to Take up Yoga in 2012

If you are thinking about changing your lifestyle for the better but are unsure which activity may be the best for you, here are three reasons to give yoga a try.
Low Impact
If you are looking for a low impact workout, Yoga can improve your health and fitness and leave your body looking lean without putting unnecessary strain on your joints. Running and aerobics are all great ways to improve your fitness but they can cause wear and tear on your joints. If you are getting back into the gym due to an injury or you want something to complement your marathon training plan, Yoga is the perfect choice.
Posture
Yoga comes with many benefits but one of the biggest is the changes it can make to your posture. Yoga is all about aligning your body and when practised regularly, it can change the way you hold yourself and create a leaner, longer silhouette.
Convenience
Yoga is great for those who do not have a gym membership and wish to exercise at home. You can purchase equipment such as yoga DVDs, blocks and mats online and carry out the exercises at a time to suit you. You don’t even have to set aside a whole hour to practise Yoga. You can choose a few positions and practice them for half an hour before you go to work, or wind down after a hard day at the office.
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Food and Cancer

Cancer is the disease that everybody would like to avoid. Today, many scientists affirm that many types of cancer are provoked by thermophilic yeasts. Those we eat every day with bread, first of all, because the yeasts bread industry uses are THOSE yeasts, composed from all kinds of poisons - chloro etc.

I wanted to learn more about the more healthy foods. Those that can help us to avoid this "cup":Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done'

Here are two interesting information I found researching this theme:

Postmenopausal women who aren't taking hormone therapy and any adults older than 65 years should take even more—1,500 milligrams daily. But remember that the body absorbs calcium best in smaller doses (of 500 milligrams or less). So if you are taking 1,000 milligrams per day, it's best to split the dose and take it twice daily 

Data from the Women's Health Initiative, a long-term study including more than 36,000 women, showed that postmenopausal women who were not consuming adequate calcium at the start of the study but started taking 1,000 milligrams of calcium and 400 International Units of vitamin D each day were 11 percent less likely to gain weight compared with women who took placebo pills. http://vitamin.lifetips.com/cat/62647/calcium/index.html

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An other site tells about

3 food groups to begin to lower your risk of cancer. 

1. Fiber Insoluble fiber sticks to free estrogens in the gut, and sweeps them out. Whether you’re trying to shed pounds or fight cancer, you need 35 grams of fiber each day. 

2. Omega-3s Omega-3s are what’s known as essential fatty acids – essential because your body doesn’t produce them.  

3. Cruciferous Vegetables Cruciferous vegetables such as arugula, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussels sprouts, bok choy and kale are rich in sulforaphane – one of the primary phytochemicals (protective compounds found in plants) that helps prevent cancer.  (http://healthybodydaily.com/breast-health/dr-oz-breast-cancer-foods-that-fight-breast-cancer)

 The most important ingredients in this sense are called Arugula,Watercress and red cabbage.

When I read about it, I thought about Italy. I don't think there are less cases of cancer in Italy than in other countries. But Italians eat Arugula normally. So, what is wrong with it here?