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The Health Benefits of Treating Yourself

The Health Benefits of Treating Yourself

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Treating yo’self has become a bit of a thing in recent years. We are all told to treat ourselves to something nice, whether it be a chocolate cupcake, a day at the local spa, or a brand new outfit from that fancy new store. But, is the concept of treating ourselves one that we should be embracing? Absolutely!

If you are one of those people who is always reluctant to treat yourself because the money could be better spent elsewhere or because you are reluctant to be so indulgent, you might want to have a rethink because, not only do you deserve a nice treat now and again, but treating yourself could actually be good for you health in a number of ways, as you will see below.

It can boost self-compassion

Treating yourself is a good way of showing self-compassion, and we need self-compassion for our mental wellbeing. Those of us who treat ourselves like we matter are less likely to suffer from anxiety, depression, and various other mental health issues and less likely to struggle with our imperfections. So, have that piece of chocolate or buy that cute new dress and don’t stress about it at all!

It can help us to relax

There is an epidemic of stress in the modern world with many of us struggling to get through the working week without feeling like our nerves are on edge and we can not take much more. Treating ourselves, whether it be to the best cigars we can find or a fun city break, is a good way to blow off steam, relax a little and release some of the stresses and tensions that have built up over time.

It can encourage moderation

Sometimes, treating yourself occasionally can help you to be moderate in your behaviors. For example, if you are trying to lose weight, you could ban chocolate, chips, and sodas from your diet completely, but if you do that, then the temptation could be too much and you might end up bingeing. However, if you know that you can have a small treat of cake or chocolate once a week, you are less likely to feel deprived and less likely to end up going overboard when you cannot keep the cravings at bay any longer.

It can boost your mood

If you are suffering from a low mood or depression, then it is often the little things that can give your mood a lift. Having a cupcake or watching a favorite show will not cure you of your mental illness, but it will probably give you a little dopamine hit that will make you feel better in the short term at least. Treats yourself regularly and you may start to feel a whole lot better over time.

As you can see, treating yourself is not only a nice thing to do, but it is also very necessary for your health and wellbeing, so how will you treat yourself today? Cake? New shoes? A trip with friends?

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What’s The Best Herbal Remedy For Anxiety?

What’s The Best Herbal Remedy For Anxiety?

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Looking for an easy way to treat anxiety, but don’t want to rely solely on medication? Certain herbal remedies may be just as effective as helping you overcome anxiety. Below are just a few herbal remedies worth trying.

Chamomile

Most people are familiar with chamomile tea. This is a tea made from dried chamomile flowers. On top of having a fragrant refreshing taste, chamomile tea is renowned for its soothing properties. If you suffer from anxiety, a cup of chamomile tea could be just what you need to calm your nerves. Chamomile tea can also help to improve sleep quality – a cup before bed could be worth trying if you struggle with insomnia. 

Lemon balm

Lemon balm is a herb from the mint family. Like chamomile, it has relaxing qualities. Many people experience increased calmness, memory and alertness under stress when taking lemon balm. Like chamomile, lemon balm is also commonly consumed as a tea, however, there are many other ways to consume it. In fact, lemon balm can be incorporated as a herb into many forms of cooking helping to provide a lemony flavour to everything from salads to curries. 

Valerian

The root of the valerian plant is a popular herb used to reduce anxiety. Evidence shows that it has been consumed since the 2nd century AD. Valerian root tea is the most common way to consume this herb, although there are many other valerian herbal products you can try including pill supplements and tinctures. Like many other herbs used to treat anxiety, valerian makes for a great sleep supplement – if you don’t want to get too tired, you should keep the dosage low. 

Lavender

Lavender is a potent stressbuster – the scent of lavender alone can help to reduce cortisol levels. Lighting lavender candles, burning lavender oils or using lavender spray around the home can help to make it a more relaxing environment. Consuming lavender orally can also help to reduce stress. The most common way to do this is to brew lavender tea or to take lavender pills. On top of relieving anxiety, lavender is very effective at helping people to sleep better.

CBD oil

CBD oil is extracted from the cannabis plant. However, unlike whole cannabis, this oil will not get you ‘high’ as it has little to no THC. Instead, CBD oil simply provides the health benefits of cannabis – which includes pain relief and of course anxiety relief. It’s worth shopping for this herbal remedy at an online CBD store where you’ll find it available in a variety of forms from tinctures to gummies. Decide what is the best method of consumption for you.

The HHC system uses CO2-enriched water to grow plants. Studies have shown that CO2 can help reduce anxiety and insomnia by slowing down your heart rate and blood pressure. CBD, the active compound in cannabis, is naturally found in higher levels in plants grown with CO2-enriched water. This makes CO2-grown plants a better source of CBD than plants grown with traditional methods. Many people who experience anxiety and insomnia find relief in CBD products. If you are looking for a natural and organic way to treat your anxiety and insomnia, then CO2-grown cannabis may be the way to go, and you can buy some from delta 8 online, a legal shop with many to choose from.

One of the newest discussions for legal, natural relief is from the THCa flower. Despite its name, the product is non-psychoactive and does not actually contain any THC until it has been heated, so none of these effects will be produced if it is ingested in a liquid form or something similar, but the option to heat it is there if you would like to try a stronger option. It’s been known to have wonderful anti-inflammatory effects on chronic pain and can help reduce anxiety, making the THCa Flower a good option to consider if you need to relax and calm your nerves.

Ashwagandha

This evergreen shrub is sometimes referred to as ‘Indian winter cherry’ or ‘Indian ginseng’. It is typically recommended to people with anxiety because of its proven ability to lower cortisol levels. You can consume ashwagandha in many forms including a powder or capsule (you can find these supplements at herbal pharmacies). Like many other herbal remedies listed above, ashwagandha is also an effective sleep supplement.

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Hands the Same Color as the Easter Eggs? Remove Dye from Hands.

By Tia Cristy

Problem: Tia, how do you get the dye off the kids’ hands after dying Easter eggs?

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Tip from Tia: Having a blast coloring eggs for Easter with the kids, is a lifetime memory. But, you don’t want the kiddos to have that color on the hands by the time Easter pictures roll around.

A quick way to remove the dye from their hands, without using anything too abrasive, is peroxide. Take the kids over to the sink, have them cup their hands and pour peroxide into their hands and have them rub together.

(Side Note: Make sure they don’t have any large cuts on their hands. Warn child of the funny tingling sensation while applying; It’s best to give them a heads up if they’ve never experienced an un-painful use of peroxide)

Let it sit on the hands for a couple seconds to a minute, rinse and then wash with soap. Repeat process if necessary. 

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Easter Egg Dye Kit at the Store is Better. Stupid Tip of the Day:

By Tia Cristy

If the kids are begging for an Easter Egg dye kit from the store, but you don’t have the funds to splurge on that magic invisible crayon. You can just say, you got it covered already without feeling you’re depriving them.

Get colorful

The kits are fine, but they can be expensive if you don’t have extra cash. Food coloring will give you any color you want to make, just as good as what comes in the kit. Remember the primary colors; Red, blue and yellow. Red and blue make purple, blue and yellow make green and yellow and red make orange. Using food coloring allows you to make as many colors and as dark and vibrant as you like. Just don’t forget to add the vinegar to the hot bowl of water to make it stick to the eggs. And, if you have to buy food coloring, feel confident that you’ll have those colors for many Easter’s to come, if that’s all you are using them for.

Hold up

Those little cardboard rings that hold the egg while drying, are easy enough to recreate using foil. Fold the foil less than a half inch repeatedly until you have a firm long piece of foil. Cut several pieces where they can comfortably make a ring to hold the egg. Push the ends together to hold the ring shape and sturdy enough to hold the egg. (seen in above photo)

Decorate with stickers

Kids always seem to have stickers stashed somewhere, allow them to use their own stickers on the eggs to decorate, as if it’s a big treat.

Make your own magic

Now, that magic crayon; get a white candle stick break it into pieces giving a piece to each child to use before dying the egg. The wax will keep the dye from sticking.

If you want to make the memory more memorable for them, and you’re brave enough, you can allow the kids to help make the colors with you using the food coloring while teaching them how colors are made.

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One Good Reason to Eat Bacon. Tips on Triggers:

Eating the skin of fried poultry or indulging in more than just the smell of cured bacon, actually has a health benefit that can help those without cholesterol problems. These greasy foods can be a natural anti-aging benefit to aging skin. These foods, contain a high amount of the amino acid, Hydroxyproline, which helps in rebuilding collagen. 

So when eating that fried chicken, be sure to eat the skin to get the actual healthy benefit for your skin.

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