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Florida Water
Agua De Florida which translates to Florida Water. The name references the "Fountain of Youth," said to be located in Florida. It made it's debut in the United States in 1808, popular among both men and women as an alcohol based, unisex cologne. Discovering it's myriad of uses, like curing a headache, relieving sore muscles, bug bites or even a sunburn; Florida water became a popular staple as a 'sacred water' amidst Santeria, Vudou, Hoodoo, and Wiccan practitioners.
By Spiritual and Ratchet5 years ago in Longevity
Breathing Into a New Light
Heartbreak is excruciating. It’s like one of those things where you feel like you feel pain and yet you can’t see scabs to know that you’re healing. That’s what sucks about it, it’s all an internal turmoil. It was my first encounter at heartbreak, three - years later at twenty-five with this vision that he’d be my forever became a fantasy.
By Girlieh Mae Barit5 years ago in Longevity
Confessions of A Secret Tree Hugger
…I looked around to make sure no one was looking. In fact, I made sure no one was around at all. I’d read studies by Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose, the scientist who proved that plants indeed held awareness, perhaps even emotion, and I was fascinated.
By P.K. Davies5 years ago in Longevity
IBS-C and Constipation (Differences, similarities, causes, treatment and diagnosis)
Common is what I was told. Yet the pain keeps growing day after day. Many others suffer from IBS-C, but the positive side is it can be overcome with a long process of elimination. It might be a common digestive disorder but not many are aware of it. First, I’ll break it down for you. IBS-C is defined as belly pain (abdominal pain) that is associated with constipation. As stated, it is a common digestive disorder which is affecting 7-21% of the general population. There are no lab test or imaging studies that can confirm a diagnosis but is based on a thorough medical history and physical exam. However, in certain situations, a limited amount of testing such as blood work or imaging studies may be needed to make sure other conditions are not present. Doctors use a tool called Rome criteria, a list of specific symptoms and factors that can help determine if someone has IBS-C. The most important of these criteria include the presence of abdominal pain or discomfort and change in bowel habits. Overall, IBS-C is pain within the abdomen and consist of constipation.
By MICHELLE SMITH5 years ago in Longevity
Alzheimer’s Vs. Dementia
Ever wonder where it starts? How it is developed? Do you ever wonder if it is genetic? Most common question is what is the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Discussed throughout this little article will be: Diagnosis, Causes and Risk factors, Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s, Stages, 10 signs and symptoms, Medication and treatment, Dementia: causes, risk and prevention and treatment and care, why you should get checked, Visiting your doctor, Asking questions, Life after diagnosis, Other treatments and Facts and figures. Let’s begin.
By MICHELLE SMITH5 years ago in Longevity
Free Weekly Reading #6 for 2021 Mirror Dragon Tarot
Free Weekly Reading #6 for 2021 Mirror Dragon Tarot Each week when I do these readings I set up my reading space with black fabric, (for the photo, mostly but it also allows for and smooth, calm space to focus on the cards) make sure I have undisturbed quiet time; dogs are out, husband is at work/play/store/whatever, phone is off, etc… I begin with a quick grounding meditation and settle into a centered peace to ask for guidance in choosing the cards which will be most appropriate for the week ahead. I shuffle the cards with my intent in mind and spread them in a dealer’s “ribbon spread”. Then with eyes closed, I ask for the Center card, the West card and finally, the East card, reaching out to the spread, touching the cards and choosing the one that feels most fully under my finger tip, then sliding them into their positions. Before opening my eyes I return to a calm, centered state and do my best to sense whether the three cards I’ve chosen are the most fitting for the highest and best for all involved. Only then do I turn them face up and photograph them for the reading. There are times when I see the three cards before me and groan or breathe a sigh of relief but I always use the cards I’ve selected ”blindly”.
By Victoria LaPointe5 years ago in Longevity
ILoveKickboxing
As a person who has struggled with weight gain and weight loss since a young age, it is easy to relate to many other women and men out there. At first, trying the usual dieting or basic exercise wasn’t helping. Then experiencing the miracle of life added to the weight gain. As the years passed the depression began to set in as most people experience. The ILoveKickboxing community came into my life about two years ago. It began to change everything.
By MICHELLE SMITH5 years ago in Longevity
5 Miraculous Health Benefits of Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha or Indian Gooseberry is commonly known as "Indian Ginseng”. It is a herb that possesses great medicinal value. In the Indian Ayurvedic system of medicine, Ashwagandha is one of the most popular herbs exhibiting a large diversity of health benefits.
By Saloni Gupta5 years ago in Longevity
