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Rosemary, a common herb, is known for making hair shiny and healthy. Make this rosemary rinse to beautify your locks while benefiting from its magical properties. Rosemary is associated with love, friendship, protection, and beauty. It's an all-purpose magical herb and very versatile, which means you can adjust its purpose to whatever your needs may be. To make the rinse, just place three sprigs of fresh rosemary in two cups of water, bring to a boil, and then let simmer for about five ...
It’s spring and love is in the air— partly due to the increase in daylight, which slows the production of melatonin. Spring also brings with it an increase of dopamine and serotonin, the hormones of love and plea[1]sure. Take advantage of these natural energies to open yourself to love of all kinds. Picture your heart in your mind. Place your hand on it. Feel your heartbeat and experience the connection. Envision a pink light at the center of your heart. Allow the pink light to ...
Today is the start of Daylight Saving Time, which sometimes throws me off for weeks. In order to lessen the exhaustion and disorientation of “springing forward,” try the following. Upon awakening, take a few extra minutes in bed. Say: Today I look forward to _____. Then list all the things you look forward to in the coming day (even if one of them is “going back to bed tonight”). In the evening, before bedtime, do the legs-up-the-wall pose from yoga, where you place ...
Many times historically, women workers protested, demanding fair working conditions and equal rights. Women workers protested child labor, exploitation, and dangerous working conditions. These protests eventually led to March 8th being declared International Women’s Day, which is celebrated today. Sit quietly, with spine aligned. Close your eyes. Practice a deep, long inhalation, followed by a longer exhalation. This breath will slow the heart rate, reduce blood pressure, and promote ...
