Homemade Foot Soak

For Christmas Jason & Brevin made amazing bath salts which we love love love.   Ali has been experiencing some tingling in her feet lately and so I decided to do some research for homemade foot soaks.   After lots of reading I found some that I’m really pleased with…..you know there is nothing like a relaxing foot soak at the end of a long day. 

This promises to be relaxing, soothing, a great detox, and and will release a great deal of stress.  

Here is what you will need:

• 1 C.Epsom Salt
  
• 1 C. Baking Soda
  
• ⅓ C. Sea Salt
  
• ⅓ C. Redmond Clay

Mix together the ingredients in a Quart jar. When you’re ready for your foot soak pour 1/4 C. of the mix into a tub of hot water (as hot as you can get without burning yourself). I like to put it into a small tub that just my feet fit it. Here’s the topper! Essential Oils! Add 3-4 drops of your favorite essential oil to the water.
The feet help the rest of your body feel good or bad. If you have sore feet, then you don't tend to walk tall, you slouch and you tire very easy. By soaking them, you will feel better quickly.
Keep soaking them until the water has cooled off, or at least 10 to 15 minutes. Then pat them dry, no need to rinse them. You skin will feel great.
Suggestions for your needs:

• Metal Cleanse – Cilantro
  
• Relaxing – Lavender, Serenity, or Balance
  
• Rejuvenating – Peppermint, Deep Blue, AromaTouch
  
• Candida Cleanse – Melaleuca
  
• Uplifting – Citrus Bliss, Elevation, Wild Orange
• Neuropathy – Balance, Basil, Cypress, Marjoram

You will get a instant "ahhhhh" feel. The aroma off the warm water of those oils will calm you, and you will start to instantly relax. Nothing like having a warm soak, to rejuvenate not only your feet, but your body and soul.
**The Key to success is consistency….who wouldn’t love a relaxing foot bath every night!  

Happy 2014 to each of you !!! Hope this year will bring you superb things.

A couple thoughts I would like to share

Don't be diverted from your path to excellence. Don't be perverted by mediocre fashion styles. Don't be fooled by the stupidity around you (mass media ). Real , unconditional love is an answer , but also to realized that we aren't born to be or become mediocre , but to excel in this life. We truly can make the difference if we act upon knowledge and true love. Live your life with Abundance : abundance of unconditional love for you and others , abundance of desire to learn more and abundance of passion for things.

Another health resolution for 2014 : Get a good night's sleep

Restful sleep is essential for a fully functioning mind and body. This means avoiding caffeine and alcohol, which can disrupt sleep. In addition, sugary snacks before bed can affect blood sugar levels and disturb sleep.

Here are 10 benefits of a good night's sleep :

1.Keep your figure.
Watching your weight can be as simple as getting a good night's sleep. Lack of sleep can make you put on weight by drastically slowing your metabolism down, according to a study by scientists at Uppsala University in Sweden. The researchers suggested getting plenty of sleep might prevent weight gain.

2.You can concentrate better.
We have all woken up after a good night's sleep ready to take on the world. But IKEA's Slumber Survey found one in three Australians rate their sleep as 'poor' to 'terrible'. A bad night's sleep can leave you struggling all day. More than half of us will have problems concentrating after sleeping badly, according to a survey by shopping channel QVC.

3.You'll be in a great mood.
Nearly two thirds of people blame lack of sleep when they feel irritable, according to the QVC survey.
IKEA spokesman Angela McCann says: "It's unsurprising only 1% of those asked in the Slumber Survey claim to feel fantastic when they wake up. The lack of sleep and the ensuing tiredness is likely impacting on people's judgment, problem-solving and creativity."

4.You'll look more attractive.
Regular shut-eye actually makes you look healthier and more attractive, according to a 2010 study published in the British Medical Journal. Researchers photographed 23 people after a period of sleep deprivation and after a normal night's sleep of eight hours. The photos were shown to 65 people who rated each photo based on health attractiveness and tiredness. The sleep deprived group scored lower in all three categories.

5.Ability to make better informed decisions.
We've all heard of sleeping on a problem, in the hope that come morning the solution will be clear. Well scientists have found that when you do this your brain still looks for a solution, even when you're asleep. Even if you don't wake up with an answer, a good night's sleep will equip your brain to assess the problem afresh.

6.You'll live longer.
Regularly sleeping less than you should is associated with a shorter lifespan, although it is not clear whether little sleep is the cause, or an effect of other illnesses. Studies have found people who routinely sleep for fewer than six hours a night have a higher risk of dying sooner than people of a similar age who sleep for seven or eight hours a night.

7.You'll be a winner,\.
Getting extra sleep can even improve athletic performance. Five swimmers were monitored as part of a study in 2008, they extended their sleep to 10 hours a day for six to seven weeks. At the end of the study the athletes could swim faster and react more quickly. With Australians sleeping for seven hours each night on average, according to IKEA's Slumber Survey, three more hours in bed could make us quicker and sharper.

8.You're less likely to get ill.
Lack of sleep can suppress your immune system, which makes you more vulnerable to infections. A study in 2009 found that sleeping for fewer than seven hours a night increased the risk of catching a cold. The team from Carnegie Mellon University found the risk was trebled compared with those who slept for eight hours or more a night.

9.You'll remember things clearly.
During deep sleep the brain goes through our impressions of the day in a process vital to memory formation. A study published in the journal Sleep found people who slept fewer than six hours a night for two weeks scored far worse on memory tests than those who slept eight hours.

10.You'll have better sex.
The better rested you are, the better sex you'll have, according to researchers. The 2010 Sleep in America poll found about 20-30 per cent of men and women felt their family life and sexual relationships had been affected by their sleepiness.

Two more new years resolutions , which could help you to improve your health right away : cut down the bad fats and exercise regularly.

-Reduce the amount of saturated fats and trans fatty acids in your diet. Saturated fats are found in animal products such as meat and butter, and processed foods. Vegetable shortening, some types of margarine, french fries, and processed foods contain trans fatty acids and partially hydrogenated oils. Cook with extra virgin olive or non refined sunflower/canola oils.

-An ideal combination of exercise includes aerobics, weight-training, yoga, stretching, and recreational activities, such as dancing and swimming. Get exercise during your regular daily activities by walking at lunch and taking the stairs instead of the elevator.45 minutes of exercise , 5 days per week will be more than enough to keep your body healthy (if you also take care of what you eat ) as well as improve your mood.

What are your health resolutions for 2014 ? This could be a good one : Avoid refined sugar.

-Sugar decreases your overall health and makes you age quicker.

-Sugar disrupts normal brain function.

-Sugar increases fat storing.

-Check food labels and look for hidden sugar such as corn syrup, sucrose, glucose, and lactose.

You can substitute sugar with Organic Maple syrup grade A , Organic honey , Rice Syrup or Agave Syrup.

The properties of Filberts.Another nut used in Abundance Living Food :

-Filberts have been deemed the most beneficial nut for heart health, containing a mix of beneficial compounds that protect against coronary disease.

-Filberts are high in oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid that helps to lower cholesterol.

-Filberts lower blood pressure because of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium.

-Filberts contain cardioprotective arginine, an amino acid that relaxes blood vessels.

I grew up eating fresh and dried Figs and I love them ! Also they are one of the Abundance Living Food main ingredients. These are some its benefits for the health :

-Figs contain potassium, fiber and calcium * may help to control blood pressure * provide Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, which may reduce risk of coronary heart disease * like other high fiber foods, may be helpful in a weight management program.

-Fresh, as well as dried figs contain good levels of B-complex group of vitamins such as niacin, pyridoxine, folates, and pantothenic acid. These vitamins function as co-factors for metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

-Dried figs are an excellent sources of minerals like calcium, copper, potassium, manganese, iron, selenium and zinc. 100 g of dried figs contain 640 mg of potassium, 162 mg of calcium, 2.03 mg of iron and 232 mg of potassium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. Copper is required in the production of red blood cells. Iron is required for red blood cell formation as well for cellular oxidation.