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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