Be happy doing what you love to do

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A Message from Noelyne....

I used to love to play tennis at school although didn't take it seriously as I was more interested in Netball and Athletics.  On leaving school I decided to join the local tennis club however, it didn't last long as I didn't feel as though I fitted in, a bit clicquey.  That was 31 years ago!

In January I made the decision to reduce my business mileage and concentrate on building my home based business.  It's been one of the best decisions I've made this year.  Not only do I feel happier in myself I am no longer shattered from driving quite ridiculous distances.  As a result I am building my life here in Oundle. 

I've just joined the Oundle Tennis club and have been out on the court a couple of times.  I'm very rusty as it's 31 years since I picked up a tennis racket however, it's so much fun.  I'm meeting new people who live lcoally and everyone seems very pleasant no clicques yet.....

It feels so good to be planning weekly things for me outside of my business life.  Next week I'm planning to start a Pilates class locally.  I so enjoyed doing Pilates on holiday, although the view I had there was quite spectacular, imagine standing under a canopy facing out to sea, the sun gently bathing the surroundings, spring flowers, the aroma from the jasmine....quite something.  I'll just have to imagine I'm back there when I join the new class here in Oundle.  Which reminds me I need to sign up.

Be happy doing what you love to do

Health and happiness always,

Noelyne Jones

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Happy as You Want to Be

Almost everyone have heard the hit single 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' by Bobby McFerrin. The song has a very catchy way of conveying its message of being happy to everyone. Bobby Mcferiin's simple message surely made a lot of people by telling them not to worry.

Living a happy, resilient and optimistic life is wonderful, and is also good for your health. Being happy actually protects you from the stresses of life. Stress is linked to top causes of death such as heart disease, cancer and stroke.

One of the better things ever said is - 'The only thing in life that will always remain the same is change', and in your life you have the power to make the necessary changes if you want to. Even if you find yourselves in an unbearable situation you can always find solace in the knowledge that it too would change.

Social networks or relationships are essential to happiness. People are different, accept people for who or what they are, avoid clashes, constant arguments, and let go of all kinds of resentments. If arguments seem unavoidable still try and make an effort to understand the situation and you might just get along with well with

Happiness is actually found in everyone, increasing it is a way to make a life more wonderful and also more healthy.

To be happy is relatively easy, just decide to be a happy person. Abraham Lincoln observed that most people for most of the time can choose how happy or stressed, how relaxed or troubled, how bright or dull their outlook to be. The choice is simple really, choose to be happy.

There are several ways by which you can do this.
 
1.  Being grateful is a great attitude.  We have so much to be thankful for. Thank the taxi driver for bringing you home safely, thank the cook for a wonderful dinner and thank the guy who cleans your windows. Also thank the mailman for bringing you your mail, thank the policeman for making your place safe and thank God for being alive.

2.  News is stressful. Get less of it. Some people just can't start their day without their daily dose of news. Try and think about it, 99% of the news you hear or read is bad news. Starting the day with bad news does not seem to be a sensible thing to do. Nor does ending the day with bad news so avoid TV and radio last thing at night.  In fact avoid TV if you really want to be successful.

3.  A religious connection is also recommended. Being part of a religious group with its singing, sacraments, chanting, prayers and meditations foster inner peace.

4.  Manage your time. Time is invaluable and too important to waste. Time management can be viewed  as a list of rules that involves scheduling, setting goals, planning, creating lists of things to do and prioritizing. These are the core basics of time management that should be understood to develop an efficient personal time management skill. These basic skills can be fine tuned further to include the finer points of each skill that can give you that extra reserve to make the results you desire.

5.  Laugh and laugh heartily everyday.  Heard a good joke? Tell your friends or family about it. As they also say -'Laughter is the best medicine'.
 
6.  Express your feelings, affections, friendship and passion to people around you. They will most likely reciprocate your actions. Try not to keep pent up anger of frustrations, this is bad for your health. Instead find ways of expressing them in a way that will not cause more injury or hurt to anyone.
 
7.  Working hard brings tremendous personal satisfaction. It gives a feeling of being competent in finishing our tasks. Accomplishments are necessary for all of us, they give us a sense of value. Work on things that you feel worthy of your time.

8.  Learning is a joyful exercise. Try and learn something new everyday.  Learning also makes us expand and broaden our horizons. And could also give us more opportunities in the future.

9.  Run, jog, walk and do other things that your body was made for. Feel alive.

10.  Avoid exposure to negative elements like loud noises, toxins and hazardous places.

These are the few simple things you can do everyday to be happy.

And always remember the quote from Abraham Lincoln, he says that, "Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be."

Enjoy the process of life!

Noelyne Jones

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Energy Healing - what is it?

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Energy Healing 101: Pranic, Tantric, and Reiki

You have probably come across exotic-sounding terms such as “chakra”, “prana”, “aura”, and “tantra” in your course of reading books on spirituality, sex, and healing in the New Age literature section of the bookstore. But what’s the real scoop behind these exotic vocabularies?

Are All Energy Healings the Same?

Chakra or energy center is a term used in Pranic healing, an ancient Hindu system of energy healing. “Prana” means life energy. “Aura” is another terminology traced to Pranic healing. Aura is a non-physical body that consists of energy, which exists along with our physical body. The aura that covers our body is said to have seven layers pertaining to the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of an individual as manifested by energy. Studying the color and thickness of auras give ideas on the state of health of individuals. Six colors are associated with aura and interpreted into six personalities. These colors are all present in an individual but one or two are more pronounced.
    Green – ambitious achiever
    Blue – spiritual peacemaker
    White – unconventional chameleon
    Red – activist
    Orange – creative communicator
    Violet - psychic

Although Tantra is popularly associated with the peculiar practice of sex and spirituality, it is another method of energy healing. It comes from the word “tan” which means to spread or expand. The concept of connectedness is a recurring theme in Tantric writings on sex and spirituality. As a method of healing, spirituality and sex figure prominently. It is presupposed that the union of man and woman can reach spiritual levels during orgasm, which removes the body and mind off collected impurities. These impurities being negative energies can in turn manifest as physical illnesses.

Unlike Pranic and Tantric healings, which have Hindu origins, Reiki originated from Japan. It is relatively younger than Pranic and Tantric healings having been rediscovered in the early 1900’s. Reiki stands for universal energy, an energy brought forth by higher intelligence. Students of Reiki are taught how to tap this energy to heal physical, emotional, and mental illnesses.

Although Pranic, Tantra, and Reiki are all systems of energy healing, they differ in the type of energy tapped for healing: life energy, sexual energy, and universal energy respectively.

The concepts of the connectedness of mind, body, and spirit; the connection of individuals to all living and nonliving things around them and to the universe; and how energy impacts physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being are some of the salient similarities of these three healing methods.

Why Do People Turn to Energy Healing?

Pranic, Tantric, and Reiki are considered alternative methods of healing. In spite of the availability and relative accessibility of modern medicine, how come more and more people are being drawned to them? Here are some possible reasons:
   
· Energy healing worked where modern medicine failed.

For several reasons both explainable and unexplainable, modern medical treatment failed to heal ailments and conditions in several if not many persons. Research or data may not be able to support this statement. But for the families of the dying as well as for the dying patient, they would take the risk of using alternative methods ranging from herbals and organics, faith healers, witch doctors, and New Age healing techniques just to be get well.

· People perceive modern medicine to be isolating.

Medical treatments are oftentimes focused on the disease and its causative agent, which can make a patient feel isolated and treated like a mere host of the disease. Although recent developments in hospital practice are gradually promoting the holistic treatment of a patient, the perception still persists. Unlike in energy healing, since energy and spirituality are intimately linked, the patient feels that all aspects of his health are being attended to.

· Energy healing is non-obtrusive and natural thus it is safer.

Repeated surgical procedures are physically and emotionally traumatic for most patients. It is but a logical and attractive option to both patient and families to look for less stressful health interventions. Moreover, with the rising popularity of New Age religions, going natural is the way to go.

· Energy healing is a good way of relieving stress.

Meditation is part and parcel of energy healing methods and this is an added come-on for highly stressed people. Moreover, sophisticated equipment is not required thus it becomes all the more convenient for students and future students of energy healing.

The battle between alternative healing and mainstream medicine continues as both present the benefits of their approach. But in the final analysis, what matters is the restoration of good health.



Noelyne Jones

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Holidays are good for the soul

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I'm back in the UK safe and sound after my unexpected extended holiday and looking forward to getting back into the swing of day to day life.  The holiday was soo good.   I totally relaxed, had fun, spent quality time with my wonderful partner, fell more in love with him and with Turkey and the wonderful Turkish people.  They are so genuinely and totally friendly.

We had glorious weather, fantastic food, great hotel and staff.  Thank you Happy Hotel for such a lovely stay.  And a big Thank you to all the people in Kalkan too, particularly for their help when we learned about the flight ban over Europe.

Holidays are good for the soul,

Noelyne

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A Guide to Daily Nutrition

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Here's a video of an interview with Patrick Holford, founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, where he explains daily nutrition, such as Free Radical, RDA, Essential Fatty Acids, Omega 3 and 6, anti-oxidants, superfoods, a well balanced diet.




Helping you to stay happy and healthy,

Noelyne Jones

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Making the most of being stranded

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It amazes me how people complain about a situation that is out of their control. I'm talking about the effect of the Icelandic Volcano and how travellers have been stranded. They are unhappy about not being able to get home, blaming the Government for their situation, shouting and becoming aggressive with the local reps.

Let's put this into perspective. Firstly, they are alive. The people I have seen are fortunate to be in a hotel, plenty of food and drink, sunshine, lovely people in the resort, fantastic staff. Get over not being back at home and make the most of the situation.

Use the time to exercise, relax, eat healthily, read more books, spend quality time with your family.
Stop giving the reps a hard time. They are doing a great job and their best to sort the return home.

Enjoy the moment.

Noelyne

How to Overcome Emotional Eating

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How to Overcome Emotional Eating

Eating is a part of life.  Your body gets its nutrients from food.  Sometimes we can go overboard with our eating habits and it can result in gaining weight.  One issue with food is emotional eating. 

The problem of emotional eating may end with the scale but it begins in the mind.  Stress takes its toll on your life.  When your defenses are compromised your health takes a hit and so do your emotions. 

Everyone has good days and bad days.  How you deal with the bad ones brings emotional eating into play.  You look for comfort for your hurts.  People who turn to food for comfort find a coping mechanism that won’t judge them, hurt them or tell them “no.” To complicate the issue, eating pleasurable foods can stimulate the release of endorphins just like exercise.  So, after you eat, you feel better.

Emotional eaters use food to relieve stress.  They hide behind the food instead of seeking solutions to the problems.  This is not uncommon when the stressor is something horrible such as physical abuse or a death.

But, how do you know you are using food in this way?  The first sign is obvious.  You will gain weight if you eat too much.  In light of the weight gain, examine other areas of your life:

* Have you been under stress lately at work or at home?
* Has anything traumatic happened in the last year?
* Are you dealing with a problem but haven’t found a solution?

Answering “yes” to any of these questions could mean that you are an emotional eater.  You eat but you are not necessarily hungry at the time.  The foods that you choose are what we term “comfort foods”:

* High fat foods like French fries, fried foods
* High carb foods like macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes
* Sugary foods like ice cream, donuts, cookies, cake

There is help for emotional eaters.  The first step is recognizing that you have a problem.  You’ll experience feelings of helplessness and guilt.  The guilt is over potentially ruining your health and the helplessness lies in the fact that you don’t see a way out.

Secondly, seek counseling.  There are many types of counselors out there that can meet your need.  Emotional eating has nothing to do with dieting or changing your eating habits but gaining control over your emotions. 

A counselor might suggest things like visualization, practicing problem solving skills, relaxation techniques and family support.  Visualization helps you to see your problems in a realistic way and not blown out of proportion.  You will also learn to see food as nutrition for the body and not an emotional crutch.

Thirdly, your family can learn your triggers for stress and be on the lookout for changes in your eating habits.  They can help you be aware of the foods you are eating, assist you in making healthy food choices and exercise along with you.  Proper diet and exercise increases immunity, blood flow and positive thinking.  Yoga enhances the mind/body connection so you don’t eat when you aren’t hungry.

Finding new ways to solve your problems and deal with stress will push food out of the equation.  You’ll feel good about finding solutions which will replace the dependence on food.  

Helping you stay happy and healthy,

Noelyne Jones

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Effective steps for Managing Anxiety

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Effective Steps for Managing Anxiety
Have you ever been in a situation that brought on sweats, rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath? You probably weren’t having a heart attack but an anxiety attack.  If you suffer from anxiety disorders, learning to manage it is the first step to overcoming it.

Anxiety is characterized as extreme reactions to fearful situations.  When someone follows you into a dark alley, those anxious feelings of a racing heartbeat and sweaty palms gives way to heightened senses and a rush of adrenalin that can save your life.  This is the fight or flight syndrome. 

In the case of frequent anxiety, the fearful feelings are dread of a particular situation and not the situation itself.  Getting caught in traffic can cause an anxiety attack over what might happen when you get to work late.  Starting a new job can bring on anxiety attacks.  You don’t know anyone and fear of that unknown can send you into a panic.

Everyone experiences panic or anxiety in small ways.  Like the fight or flight example, it can save your life.  In new situations, we get panicky but when the outcome we fear fails to materialize, the anxiety stops.  For someone with chronic anxiety, this is not the case.

Every situation that brings anxiety is not life-threatening.  More than likely it is an extremely stressful situation that has brought on the anxiety as a way of dealing with it.  Unchecked anxiety of this type can lead to depression.

If you suffer from anxiety attacks on occasion or a more frequent anxiety disorder, there are steps you can take to keep your anxiety under control. 

1. See a professional.  This is always a good first step.  Self-diagnosis of any type of physical or mental condition is unwise and can be dangerous.  A professional psychologist can help you understand your anxiety and prescribe medication or other effective techniques.

2. Get a good night’s sleep.  During the sleep cycle, your body repairs itself.  You feel more rested after several hours of restorative sleep, reaching the REM stage.  Most people need eight hours a night which varies within an hour or two each way.

3. Exercise on a consistent basis.  Exercise helps you to use oxygen more efficiently.  It helps to get more oxygen to the brain.  It also increases focus which may help you see solutions to problems rather than simply worrying about them. 

4. Meditate.  Meditation is more than chanting mantras.  Yoga is an exercise that involves quieting the mind and controlling your breathing.  Simple mediation such as taking 5 minutes to clear your mind everyday can work wonders in the fight against anxiety.

5. Manage the worry.  When you feel your pulse start to quicken, count backwards from ten.  As you count, focus on the situation.  What has actually happened? Resist the urge to read anything more into the situation. 

6. Don’t use alcohol.  You might think that the glass of wine is relaxing your tension but alcohol is a depressant.  In anxious situations you could rely too heavily on it and gain another problem in the process.

7. Find some relaxing activities.  Stress can rob you of your energy.  On a regular basis, do something you like such as gardening, painting, reading or listening to music.  

Anxiety can come into your life at any time.  It’s normal.  When the anxiety becomes frequent you could be at risk for more serious conditions.  If you feel your anxiety is starting to take over your life or increasingly causing you problems, seek professional help immediately.  There is no need to suffer this terrible condition in silence.

Helping you to stay healthy and happy,


Noelyne Jones

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10 Food Rules You Can Ignore

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There are actually diet rules out there that are meant to be broken.
10 Food Rules You Can Ignore:

1. Eating at night will pile on the pounds. The total calories you consume over a 24-hour period or over a week is what causes you to gain weight, and when you eat these calories doesn't matter.

2. It's best to eat at the same times every day. Eat when you're hungry, not when the clock says it's time to eat.

3. Dieting with a buddy always makes weight loss easier. Common goals may pay off but weight loss is a personal journey.

4. Dietary fat keeps you feeling full longer, so you'll eat less. Fat does take longer to digest, but it will not help you control your appetite. Foods likely to fight off hunger the longest are protein foods, followed by carbohydrates, then fats.

5. When you blow your diet, you might as well wait until the next day to get back on track. Nothing could be further from the truth- always try to get right back on track with your next meal.

6. Refusing food at a party or when visiting is rude. Turning down food that you know will blow your diet is socially acceptable.

7. Skipping a meal every now and then will help you lose. Skipping a meal means you will be so hungry at the next meal that you are likely to overeat. This can also  help lead to a slowdown of your metabolism.

8. Bread is fattening, nuts are fattening, pasta is fattening. Whole-wheat bread/pasta is a great source of nutrients, and it won't make you gain weight more than any other food with the same number of calories.

9. All calories are equal. This is somewhat true, however; you'll get more nutrients from a 100-calorie apple than from a 100-calorie portion of white bread. Choose healthier items if you are losing weight, or controlling your hunger.

10. If you don't clean your plate, you're wasting food. If you just don't feel right leaving the table until you've cleaned your plate, underestimate your hunger and put less food on your plate to begin with, or you may overeat.

Don’t believe everything you hear! Much of it is just superstition. Now you can tell your friends the real truth. In the end, nutrition experts say, many of the food and dieting rules we hold dear are meant to be broken - without guilt!

Enjoy your food,

Noelyne Jones

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Beauty and Fitness Tips

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Beauty and Fitness

Health is wealth. By being physically fit, it can make a person look lean both inside and out.

There is a lot a person can do such jogging or walking  in the morning, playing basketball or any other sport with friends but if a person wants to have muscles and look lean, the best thing to do will be to sign up and workout in a gym.

Just like taking any medicine, one should first consult the doctor before undergoing any form of exercise.

Physical exercise is beneficial because it helps maintain and improve your health and well-being.  It makes you feel happier and increases your self esteem preventing depression or anxiety. A person with an active lifestyle may even live longer than a person who doesn’t.

The best exercise plan should have cardiovascular and weight training exercises. This helps burn calories and increase the muscle to fat ratio that will increase your metabolism and make you either gain or lose weight.

A person who has never worked out before should do it gradually. Doing it too much for the first time can cause a pulled muscle or injury.  Focusing on certain portion in the body can help make it improve. A good example is doing push ups to strengthen the upper arms.

But beauty is not only about how you look. It is also about enhancing the beauty within.

Here are some things one can do everyday to stay beautiful and healthy;

• Reading books and other reading material more often keeps the mind sharp just like working out keeps the body in shape.
• Stress reduction. Take time out to do something special like lying in a hot tub, shopping or watching a movie. Studies have shown it is relieves stress and helps you stay looking young.
• Pollution is something people cannot control given the size of the problem. When you go out, it is best to put some form of protection such as beauty products that contain antioxidants that protect the skin from damage.
• Stop smoking and avoid excessive alcohol. Smoking has been proven to cause lung cancer and other diseases as well complications for women giving birth. Excessive drinking has also shown to do the same. 
• For people who don’t smoke, it is best to stay away from people who do since studies have shown that nonsmokers are also at risk of developing cancer due to secondary smoke inhalation.
• Lastly, it is best to always start the day with a positive outlook. Just as studies have shown that exercise makes a person feel happier, smiling produces the same effect. A smile can do a lot and it is contagious. It not only makes you feel good, others will feel good too, just watch the reaction of everyone you meet.

Enjoy the process of life,

Noelyne Jones

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Fitness for Women- Stay Fit and Healthy!

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Fitness for Women- Stay Fit and Healthy!

Here are 10 tips for women to stay fit and healthy:

1.    Staying fit and healthy starts with a balanced diet. Know and monitor the right weight for your age. Learn what food you should avoid and follow your eating discipline routines.  If you are trying to lose some weight, foods with high calories should be omitted from your meals. Avoid foods high in sugars and saturated fats.  Eat the best quality food that you can afford and wherever possible prepare food yourself, avoid ready made or processed food as these are high in sugar and salt.

2.    Drink plenty of water. Drink at least eight glasses of water everyday, you can include herbal tea in this amount.  This cleanses the body from impurities. Increasing water intake keeps the body hydrated and your skin younger looking.

3.    The food on our tables today is not as rich in nutrients as it was years ago.  Intensive farming methods and increased use of pesticides reduce the quality of the soil and the product.  Take Vitamins and Supplements. For example, sufficient Calcium intake is beneficial for women of all ages. This has been proven to prevent having cramps and Pre-Menstrual Period (PMS) Symptoms. It also prevents Osteoporosis especially for menopausal women. Vitamin E boosts strong immune system. Women who are menopausal will benefit from taking Vitamin E as it eases night sweats and hot flashes. Also, Vitamin E is also great for the skin.

4.    Quit smoking. If you are smoking, stop. Also limit your alcohol intake.  Both of these have a detrimental effect on the body although moderate amounts of alcohol are good for you.

5.    Incorporate exercises in your daily routine. Take a walk after work, use stairs instead of elevator or play with your kids when you are at home. Home xercises are also effective especially when you do not have time to go to the gym and would like to stay healthy or lose some weight. Yoga and Pilates are only a few of the many effective exercises you can do at home. Exercises also help in limiting the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

6.    Avoid stress. Many women are prone to too much stress.  Most people have a certain amount of stress in their lives and that's good for you.  It's when the stress levels rise and get out of hand that the health problems start to occur. As much as possible take time to relax. Read a good book, spend time with friends and take some exercise or play a sport. Pamper yourself either a relaxing bath and facial at home or go to a Beauty salon or Day spa.  Do some shopping, retail therapy can be fantastic so long as you don't over spend and cause more stress. And do not forget to get enough sleep to revive your energy.

7.    Use sunscreen to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun.  Use a moisturiser with at least SPF 15.  Wear hats when under the sun to protect your skin. Too much sun is bad for your skin. The skin is prone to cancer when exposed to too much sunlight. It also speeds up the aging of skin cells, which causes wrinkles to women.  Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes.

8.    Make sure to visit your dentist to keep that beautiful smile. Always have it cleaned to prevent cavities and bad breath.  Use a good quality toothbrush and change it regularly.  Aloe Vera Tooth gel is great for keeping a healthy mouth, sparkling teeth and fresh breath all day long.

9.    Visit your Health clinic for a Smear test.  Women are encouraged to examine their breasts once puberty has been reached and should be a habit as they mature.  If you find any lump or abnormality then visit your GP straight away.

10.     Safe sex is strongly recommended. Use condoms to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.


Stay fit and healthy and get the most out of life,

Noelyne Jones

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Aloe Vera Skin Care The Miracle Cure

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Pictures and engravings of Aloe Vera plants are found on the ancient tombs of Egypt. Even Cleopatra is credited with being a fan of this amazing plant. It is hardly surprising it was so popular in ancient times due to its miracle curing properties.  Don’t forget that we didn’t have penicillin until the 1930’s so any plant that helped to treat burns and infections was very important. There are now a number of Aloe Vera skin care products for every skin type.

Aloe Vera has the ability to enhance and stimulate skin’s cell growth. Minor burns respond very well to the application of Aloe Vera hence why it is used in a number of sun protection creams. It is safe for children to use although most parents don’t allow their children to suffer sun exposure as the dangers are now well known.

But accidents sometimes happen especially if you are not used to a new climate.  If you travel to hot places like Jamaica and the Bahamas, the locals will rub the gel direct from the leaves of the Aloe Vera plant into sunburned skin.  Believe me the relief you get is amazing although it is obviously best not to burn in the first place!

Aloe Vera makes a wonderful cleanser as well. You can grow your own plants or buy the gel. It should calm your skin as well as cleaning it. Allergic reactions are rare if you use the bought gels. If using your own home grown plant, avoid the brown juice of the rind as that can irritate sensitive skin. It is always wise to do a patch test first when trying out any new skin care routine.

You may know that you can also drink Aloe Vera juice however, I recommend that you check that the one you are about to purchase is made from the inner leaf gel only as this is much more effective than juice made from the whole leaf.

Benefits of Aloe Vera:

Natural cleanser/detoxer, penetrates tissue, soothes pain, antibacterial, can help with effects of fungal conditions, moisturises tissue, anti-inflammatory, soothes itching, highly nutritional (75+ nutrients), increases circulation, breaks down dead tissue, no known side-effects, boosts energy levels, promotes healthy cell growth, cleanses digestive system (which helps us absorb vitamins more effectively).

The following are some of the conditions that can improve with the use of Aloe Vera: Arthritis, eczema, back pain, digestive disorders (eg. IBS, Crohn’s disease), asthma, psoriasis, hay fever, stressed out, lack of energy, menopausal problems (eg. HRT alternative), PMT, aching muscles, joint problems, skin problems (eg. Rosacea, acne, dry skin), poor sleep, Lupus, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, depression, sinusitis, bronchitis, sporting injuries (eg. cartilage damage), difficulty to conceive, children with learning difficulties/ADHD, need to detox, weight loss…And much more…

If you are taking prescribed drugs always consult your doctor before taking supplements. 

I recommend that everyone at least try Aloe Vera skin care treatments for themselves and see how they get on.
Here's to your natural health,

Noelyne Jones

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How to Overcome Menopause - aching hips

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I am so focused on helping others to overcome their health problems that I occasionally need a reminder to use one of my solutions on myself.  The other night I was in bed and decided to check Louise Hay's book 'You Can Heal Your Life' to see if I could come up with a solution for a friend who has a shoulder problem.

I located the appropriate section and found it interesting reading.  Time and time again what Louise has to say makes sense.  Now need to share my thoughts with my friend, who is fairly open to new ideas but cautious to say the least.

Anyway, while doing the research for my friend I thought I'd check hip and joint pain, as I have been waking up with aches for the last few mornings.  Very interesting reading and again it struck a chord with me about some of the changes that I am making in my life.  I also checked the menopause section.  I chose three different affirmations and said them out loud a few times.  I am happy to say that the following morning I was ache and pain free and have remained so.  This is powerful stuff.  Never ever underestimate the power of your mind to heal.

I encourage you to get a copy of Louise's book, read and do all the activities that she suggests.  It will change your life.  I know because it has for me.  Just be open to change.  You can purchase a copy of the book by clicking on the link on the right hand side colomn further down this blog.  If you have any questions then please contact me by e-mail here  I have studied and practised Louise Hay's approach for the last 15 years.

I'm off to see my friend now to encourage that shoulder to heal.

Happy healing,

Noelyne Jones

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Natural Healing

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I met a friend for coffee yesterday which is a good health tonic in itself.  It's wonderful to relax with friends and catch up on what's been happening over the past few months.  We had a long discussion about Natural Healing, alternative therapies and people who are Natural Healers.  My friend is a Reiki practitioner and Spiritual healer.  Over the past 18 months her powers have been growing phenomenally as she practices more and more.  She now has the ability to heal people naturally and senses where there is a problem and what to do about it. 


She shared some of the success stories with me which is fantastic to learn about.  It's also very encouraging to know that more and more people are seeking natural remedies and alternative therapies to complement conventional medicine. 

We discussed the fact that there are still many people who are sceptical about healing naturally and perhaps a little fearful of something that is different to what they are used to.  One of my recent experiences was when chatting to a friend about her recent diagnosis of MS.  The GP had advised her to be wary of the internet and in fact not to even look at the information on the web.  I realise that there are many many sites that are not genuinely aiming to help and are only after your money, promising to do wondrous things if you get your credit card out.  Equally there are many many bona fide, genuine professionals who have real time talents and knowledge to share that can help in many conditions. 

It's a shame that one person's (GP) fear can influence another person so easily.  That's the power of our education system and authority figures.  What if the people who advocate Natural Healing are right?  What if it is possible to heal naturally through the power of the mind?  What if all illness and disease is caused by our own thoughts or the food that we eat or the chemicals around us or the way we handle situations or poor belief systems?

Do let me know your thoughts as this is something that I feel passionately about and I am keen to know what you think.

Best wishes,

Noelyne

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Travel Stomach Problems

A Message from Noelyne...

Are you looking for a way to stop getting Travel Stomach Problems?
Do you get Travel Tummy or Traveller's diarrhea?
Are you worried about getting an upset stomach the next time you travel abroad?  Having to spend time in your room or near a toilet will ruin your holiday.

I can recommend a totally natural treatment that will work no matter which country you are travelling to.

How do I know?
I have many testimonials from very satisfied people who enjoyed a holiday free of Travel Stomach Problems.  My latest success is with a family of 4 who travelled to Gambia 2 years ago and their holiday was ruined when all four had Stomach upsets and problems.  They loved Gambia and decided to rebook a holiday.  

Obviously concerned that they would all have Travel Stomach Problems again they decided to take my advice.  Mum and the two children aged 14 and 7 took the tablets, Dad decided to be the control and didn't take the tablets.  They were sceptical however, prepared to give it a go rather than suffer with Traveler's diarrhea and stomach problems again.

The result - Mum and the two children were absolutely fine all week, which was fantastic.  Dad had stomach problems all week.

The product - Forever Active Probiotic.  It works by promoting a healthy digestive system with a unique combination of 6 shelf-stable beneficial strains of microbes.  Easy to swallow beadlet that also enhances nutrient absorption and immune function.

To view the product and purchase click here

At £23.49 or $22.80 in the USA it's a small price to pay for no stomach problems and a happy holiday.  What's more you get a 60 day money back guarantee so if it doesn't work for you then you can get a full refund.

I know that I will take them whenever I travel abroad to avoid Travel Stomach Problems.  To view the product and place an order Go here now

Alternatively you can contact me direct and I will place an order for you.  Send me an e-mail here

Happy holidays,

Noelyne Jones

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Menopause solutions

A Message from Noelyne...

Yesterday I shared with you a little of my story of overcoming menopause problems and the journey that I have been on.  I mentioned some of the products that I am taking to supplement my diet and as I know you will be interested in finding out more about them I am putting the links to the products here for you to view on-line and purchase.

Aloe Vera Gel Drinks - the natural healer and nutritional tonic for better health and well-being.

Arctic Sea Omega 3 capsules

Multi-Maca the Peruvian herb and natural HRT.

Gin Chia the natural anti-depressant

  A-Beta-CarE  with Vitamins A, E and selenium. A powerful anti oxidant.




Click on the links above to view the items and something that I didn't mention yesterday that's really important to you is that there is a 60 day money back guarantee with all of these products.  Now as the company has been established for over 30 years it says it all for me.  They would not still be around with a guarantee like this if the products didn't work.

Enjoy and please contact me by e-mail if you have any questions click here

Noelyne Jones

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How to Overcome Menopause

A Message from Noelyne...

It has always been my intention to go through the menopause naturally without hormone replacement treatment or therapy.  I hadn't really put much thought into it as I just expected to be able to get through the menopause naturally without any form of treatment.  I didn't really know when it would happen so of course when the time came I didn't recognise the signs. 

I wasn't expecting it and I had been naive enough to think that I wouldn't need any help.  So I was shocked when I realised that I wasn't coping terribly well with life and that it was actually due to the menopause. The realtionship with my partner broke down and I could do nothing to stop it.  I had been moody, irritable, lacking in energy, head pains and then aching joints.  In hindsight this was all so out of character that I am amazed that I didn't realise that there was something happening.  The problem is that it's so gradual. 

When I look back now I realise that the first signs were when I started to have very short menstrual cycles of 17 days and less for a few months.  I had put it down to stress at the time as I was particularly busy with my business.  Then I went for a while with longer gaps of 30+ days and eventually I went 6 months without a period.

It was at this stage that I had my first hot flush.  Yet I still didn't realise that I was also having mood swings and feeling irritable.  Then I had a number of bad headaches and seem to become intolerant to alcohol.  Even one glass would cause a bad headache.  My partner and I were growing further and further apart at this stage and anything I did to regain the relationship just made matters worse.  About 18 months after the very first signs I realised that I was exhausted and that my joints were aching and that I needed help.

I am totally against HRT so going to the GP was not an option that I was prepared to take.  I was introduced to a local business woman at a networking event and she introduced my to Forever Living Products, the aloe vera company.  I went straight onto the Standard Aloe Vera drinking gel and within 3 weeks my energy levels were back up.  I started taking Artic Sea, Omega 3 fish oils and my joints stopped aching within 6 weeks.  I then started taking additional supplements to see what effect it would have on the other symptoms of Hot Flushes and mood swings.

I started with Gin Chia which is recommended as an anti-depressant and mood enhancer and also good for menopausal symptoms.  I took it for a while but wasn't convinced so went onto A Bet CarE, which is rich in vitamins A(Beta carotene), E and selenium.  This really gave me a boost and I started to feel great.

Then occasionally I found myself feeling low again and as soon as I did I took a Gin Chia, which helped to pick up my mood.

I was still getting hot flushes so did some research and found that the Peruvian herb Maca is great for managing hot flushes and is n fact a natural HRT.  You can imagine my delight when I realised that Forever do a supplement with this wonderful herb in it - Multi Maca.  I now feel fantastic, the hot flushes have virtually disappeared and what's more my libido has returned...yes maca is also known as the sex herb :)

It's now 16 months since my last menstrual cycle and I feel fantastic! High energy, positive again and loving life.  Most importantly I am now seeing my partner again.  He and the boys are back in my life although he did move back to his own house, so it's early days with that.

For the first 48 years of my life I did not take supplements of any kind preferring to get my nutrition from the food I eat.  I realised that this just was not enough for the menopause.  I now take the following products:

• 60 mls Aloe Vera Gel Drink every morning
• 1 Arctic Sea capsule daily
• 1 Multi Maca daily
• 1 Gin Chia as and when I notice a dip in my mood
• A BetaCarE occasionally

My mission now is to help you or anyone you know to overcome menopause naturally.  You can do it!

Noelyne Jones

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Zen

Image by Rickydavid via Flickr

A Message from Noelyne...

Take a step back and absorb a little zen wisdom.

• In dwelling, live close to the ground
• In thinking, keep it simple
• In conflict, be fair and generous
• In governing, don't try to control
• In work, do what you enjoy
• In family life, be completely present

Tao Te Ching

Enjoy the here and now,

Noelyne Jones

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You're Great

A Message from Noelyne...

You are unique!  So there's no point in trying to be anybody but you and to the be the best that you can be.  In my personal development workshops 'Make the Best of You' I show people exactly how to do that.  In just 8 hours participants can learn to let go of the past, learn to be themselves again and transform their lives.

Sounds pretty good deosn't it.  If you would like to know more about the training courses that I deliver please e-mail me

In the meantime follow some of these ideas to help yourself create your own personal power:

• Stop comparing yourself to other people, there is no right way to look or be.  Celebrate you and your differences and be yourself. Wear what you like and what suits you.  
• A smart person once said that if you try to be someone else you could only be a second rate version, a sort of human photocopy.  If you have the courage to be you, you would be the original.  Wouldn't you rather be an original?
• Love yourself for who you are and not what you look like.  Extend this to others, don't judge people by the way they look, go deeper than this and value yourself and others for what's on the inside.

I encourage you to celebrate the uniqueness of you.

Have fun,

Noelyne Jones

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X-Factor

A Message from Noelyne....

I love this TV programme, don't you?  I know it's not everyone's cup of tea however, it's inspirational to me because it brings hope to so many people, even if only for a very short while....  Most people are searching for the one thing that will make the difference to their life, the one thing that will transform their lives.  The people queueing patiently to meet the X-Factor panel believe that it's there chance of fame and fortune and to be recognised for their unique talents.  They are chasing a dream.

Like for so many of the X-Factor hopefuls it is constantly elusive and life just doesn't measure up on the scales of success.

What is it that you are chasing?
Do you constanly wish you had more?  Perhaps you look at the neighbours or friends and wish you had what they seem to have?

Instead of focusing on the parts that are missing or the negatives do a mind flip and look at everything that you've already got that's good.  Friends, family, partner, books, music, a place of your own.  Make sure you give enough time to these.

In the little book 'The Science of Getting Rich' Wallace Wattles talks of 'not wasting time trying to figure out some strange, unusual or remarkable action to perform as the first step toward getting rich.  Just do what you normally do but with a new attitude, point of view, mindset'

I qualifed as an NLP Master Practitioner a few years ago and this transformed my life through showing me how to change my mindset and have a new attitude and view of the world.  In my training and workshops I use the tools and techniques of NLP to help transform other peple's lives too.  My new Membership site is packed full of hints and tips on getting the most out of life.

Enjoy your own personal X-Factor,

Noelyne Jones

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