Most people have heard of manifesting abundance and manifesting prosperity but the reality is you can also be manifesting health.

“Two Wolves”

One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.

He said, “My son, the battle is between two “wolves” inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.

The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.”

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: “Which wolf wins?”

The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”

The most effect way to keep focused is to be consciously doing it on a minute by minute basis throughout your day.

Here’s My Manifesting Process

When I find myself being negative or having negative thoughts I thank my sub-consious for bringing it to my attention and refocus on my goal. [what I'm intentionally manifesting]

When I’m reminded of a good event that’s occurred in my life or find myself pondering on something good that’s happened to me or someone in my life I hone in on it and really seek to get in touch with the positive feelings. I do this so I can later effectively and easily tap back into this memory as required.

Have fun with this manifesting process. It works!!

Please comment below on your experiences. What you share may help others,

Yours in Health
Simon

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Coffee is the number one drink in America with six out of 10 adults drinking it every day. This consumption is not limited to adults as teenagers use a total of 25% of the total caffeine consumption. It’s estimated that 30% of Americans take between 500-600 mg of caffeine per day while 10% use more than 1000mg per day.

Wow that’s a lot of caffeine. Caffeine enters all the organs and tissues of the body within a few minutes of ingestion with a whopping 90% of it being absorbed. But that’s not the half of it.

The effects of caffeine stay in your body for longer than you may think. The average half-life of caffeine in an adult body is 3.5 hours. For example if you consume 200 Mg of caffeine at 3:00 p.m. there would still be 100 Mg in your system on average after 3.5 hours.

That means that after 14 hours there would still be 25 Mg of caffeine left in the body from the original 200 Mg consumed! No wonder people can suffer from caffeine withdrawal.

Like all things caffeine has its fair share of undesired side effects

Following are just a few of the many negative effects of caffeine.

• In children, it may cause damage to the brain and central nervous system development.
• 13% of pregnant women (over 400,000) drink 5 or more cups of coffee a day causing thousands of birth defects.
• Caffeine causes anxiety neurosis, nervousness, irritability, muscle tension and trembling, headaches, shaky hands, and even hallucinations.
• Caffeine relaxes smooth muscles and increases contractions of your skeletal muscles. (“Knots” in your back ring a bell?)
• Caffeine destroys Thiamine (vitamin B1). Lack of B1 causes nervous exhaustion, fatigue, loss of appetite, loss of memory, depression, constipation, inability to concentrate, lethargy, and intense drowsiness.
• Caffeine is the principle cause of “restless leg syndrome”. This results in insomnia and an uncomfortable feeling caused by involuntary movement of the legs. Too many parents cannot figure out why their children cannot sleep when the reason is probably caffeine consumption.
• Coffee increases blood fats and cholesterol.
• Caffeine causes heart palpations and lightheadedness.
• Caffeine causes rapid heartbeats and irregular heartbeats.
• Caffeine can cause coronary disease, heart disease and high blood pressure.
• There is a 60% increase in heart attacks associated with consumption of 1-5 cups a day. Yet, some coronary care units still serve coffee, tea, and cola drinks.
• Coffee increases the amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. This then causes a “burning sensation” that is heard from ulcer patients.
• There is a 72% chance of developing ulcers in coffee drinkers. Caffeine also aggravates the symptoms of a peptic ulcer.
• Coffee drinkers are twice as likely to develop cancer of the pancreas. This deadly form of cancer take the lives of 20,000 Americans annual. Cancer of the pancreas is one of the deadliest forms of cancer. Fewer than 1% survive more than five years.
• Caffeine affects how your body absorbs iron, leading to anemia.
• Caffeine accumulates in the body in liver disease.
• Caffeine stimulates the excretion of the small intestine and also water secretion. Then this causes nausea and loose stools.
• Caffeine cause a hypoglycemic response in the presence of glucose, and it elevates blood glucose.
• Caffeine causes rapid breathing and shortness of breath.
• Caffeine aggravates many other health conditions especially if other factors like cigarette smoking are present.
• A study at Harvard showed a correlation between coffee and cancer of the bladder.
• Caffeine is a diuretic which causes frequent urination.
• Caffeine crosses the placenta to the baby and even gets into the breast milk.
• Birth defects from caffeine include: cleft palate, finger and toe defects, joint defects, absence of a jaw, blood tumors, club feet and delayed skeletal development.
• Caffeine may cause miscarriages.
• Caffeine is a stimulant of thyroid hormone secretion.
• Caffeine decreases the body’s resistance to infection.
• Caffeine predisposes women to fibrocystic breast disease which involves lumps, thickenings, and modules in the breasts, and it increases the risk of cancer in that area.
• Caffeine free coffee and soft drinks are no better. A chemical used in making decaffeinated coffee (TCE-trichloroethylene) has been known to cause Liver Cancer.

As you can see the effects of caffeine on the body are many. Bottom line… you should consider curtailing your intake of caffeine if you are a daily user.  Everything in moderation.

Perhaps even consider consuming a health giving aloe vera drink. Now there’s an idea!!

Here’s the thing…. its not that acne skin care products don’t work its just that acne sufferers are usually looking in the wrong place for their acne cure.

I’ve found that one of the best home remedies for acne is getting rid of milk in the diet.

How Does Acne Occur?

Acne occurs when steroids (androgens) stimulate the sebaceous glands within the skin’s hair follicles. These glands then secrete an oily substance called sebum. When sebum, bacteria and dead skin cells build up on your skin, the pores become blocked, creating a pimple.

I mean what do you expect when teenagers combine their own surging hormones with dietary saturated animal fat, cholesterol, steroid hormones, dead white blood cells, and cow pus, they’re gonna get zits.

It doesn’t matter if you consume it in a glass by itself, a glass with an “instant” breakfast, with cold cereal or in another form of dairy as in yogurt, it’s still contributing.

Some Background On Milk

Did you know that cow’s milk contains many allergins, not to mention over 50 hormones as well as fat and cholesterol?

You’ve probably heard from the Dairy Industry that milk is Mother Nature’s perfect food.

That is true. But it’s only true for a calf until it’s weaned!

Notice I didn’t say anything about humans?

Now don’t get me wrong, consuming cow’s milk is not going to kill you.  It will however contribute to ill health in MANY different ways. I won’t get into EVERY way, but it’s truly amazing what people will not give up, to rid themselves of common ailments.

Sometimes it’s as simple as getting rid of milk consumption.

Need some proof?

Here is an exerpt from The Townsend Medical Letter, 1995: “In reality, cow’s milk, especially processed cow’s milk, has been linked to a variety of health problems, including: mucous production…and allergies.”

Townsend Medical Letter, May, 1995, Julie Klotter, MD: “Milk is a mucous producing substance.  In fact it is Cow Mucous! Why wouldn’t it produce mucous?”

And how about this one: “Dairy products may play a major role in the development of allergies, asthma, sleep difficulties, and migraine headaches.”

Israel Journal of Medical Sciences 1983; 19(9):806-809 “The same is true for acne. Acne can very often be eliminated by getting rid of milk in the diet.”

The Good News

The ‘cure’ can be as easy as saying no to milk!

If you drink alot of milk, you might want to re-think that practice. If you have a suffering adolescent, consider making some healthy changes.

How about mass quantities of pure water instead!?

I could go on and on.  Do you have acid reflux?  That’s another subject, but there is evidence available that suggest this also could be related to dairy consumption.

Consuming limited quantities of dairy products may make a difference. But if you do suffer from allergies, acne etc… then it just doesn’t make any sense to drink it at all.

Your best course of action of acne help is to help yourself by eliminating milk for 90 days and see what happens.

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Natural Acne Solution Tip 1

The first of these natural acne solutions is to use a natural product that has zinc in it’s ingredients list along with Aloe Vera and witch hazel. This is the more effective method of dealing with your acne problem as well as giving you a more smooth feel to your skin. People have for years known about the benefits that Aloe Vera and witch hazel have on a persons skin as far as clearing up issues such as acne and other issues. Soap and gels made from Aloe Vera is a natural acne solutions that really work.

Natural Acne Solution TIP 2

Another natural acne solution that you will want to look into using is to use an herbal remedy. Mix lime juice and rose water in equal portions and apply every night after thoroughly washing the face. Keep it for 30 minutes and then again wash the face and pat dry. This is by far one of the best remedies that are out there today as it has been proven to be effective in the clearing up of acne and in most cases will actually aid in the complete prevention of a recurrence.

If you are looking for something that will address the actual problem then you will want to try AcneNoMore as this product will get to the root of the acne problem and will aid in the prevention of a future outbreak. The only holistic acne system that will teach you how to permanently cure your acne, end the breakouts, rebalance your body and achieve the lasting clear skin you deserve!

These are just a few of the natural acne solutions that are out there. You will want to consult with your doctor before you begin any type of treatment to ensure that it will not interfere with any medicine that you are currently taking.

By: Gina Ioana Moga

Here you can find many informations about natural acne solutions.

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The idea of using aloe vera to treat acne is nothing novel since most of the acne clearing products sold in the market contain this natural product as one of their active ingredients. The nourishing effect that one can experience with the use of aloe vera for acne treatment is a great way to improve the condition of your skin. It naturally promotes the process of skin regeneration with the use of some therapeutic properties such as anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, healing, and soothing properties.

These healing properties are also responsible for eliminating the causes of acne for an effective treatment, unlike other methods that merely treat its symptoms. For several centuries, extracts from the aloe vera plant have been utilized for treating skin disorders or conditions. Its ability to treat wounds, cuts, and scars makes this acne treatment method a valid option for natural solutions against acne. The anti-inflammatory properties reduce redness and inflammation on the surface of your skin that makes acne visible. Then, all damages incurred on your skin are treated with its moisturizing properties as well as helping to regain your skins natural pH level. This dual fighting action possessed by aloe vera acne treatment is a surefire way to achieve the beautiful skin you have always longed for.

If there is no way for you to access aloe vera that you can use for this home acne remedy, go for treatment products in the market that have it as one of their ingredients. Before making your decision, always seek expert advice first, especially if you have highly sensitive skin.

When using the plant for home remedy, simply take off one of its leaves. Inside, you will find a liquid of gel consistency and you will be using that as topical treatment to acne. Simply place it onto the area of acne. The use of aloe vera acne treatment on a daily basis is an effective way to quickly reduce the appearance of acne and prevent the possibility of developing acne in the future. In addition to reducing inflammation, it creates a cooling action on your skin that promotes the skins ability to self-repair. Aloe vera will also reduce the possibility of suffering from acne scars. Washing your face with the aloe vera extract is another excellent method to try that can produce the same results.

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You will find that they leave your skin feeling like a million bucks. If cost is a concern, check prices online before choosing a certain recipe. Keep in mind that the more essential oil that the recipe calls for, the more expensive it is to make. In places that the essential oil is more for light fragrance than for necessity to the recipe, it is marked as ‘optional.’ Any essential oils marked this way can be omitted or changed to a scent that you prefer. For those not marked optional, you need them for the recipe to work like it should.

By packaging the moisturizers in small Mason jars, you leave yourself open to decorate and give as gifts in a pinch. Place a bit of colorful fabric over the flat lid to the jar, screw the ring on, wrap a color coordinated ribbon around the ring and add a personal tag and you have a ready to give, organic skin care gift from the heart. Just be sure that you are willing to share the recipe or they may drive you crazy wanting more!

Quick and Simple Moisturizer:

Jojoba Oil is great for any skin type and absorbs easily. Apply a small amount to your freshly cleaned face before you dry it. The water on your face is very important to the use of this oil as a moisturizer. For added enjoyment, mix a drop of your favorite organic essential oil to the jojoba just before application. For anti-aging help, use one teaspoon of jojoba and a dab of active royal jelly (found in refrigerated in health food stores); keep your royal jelly refrigerated or it becomes inactive and no good to you.

Anti-aging Dry Skin Moisturizer

4 ounces shea butter

2 ounces organic olive oil

2 teaspoons organic vitamin E oil, 5000 IU

1 teaspoon active royal jelly (refrigerated section of health food stores)

6 drops organic lavender essential oil

Mix all ingredients on high until smooth and creamy. Store refrigerated in an airtight container. It is necessary to make small amounts of this at a time and keep refrigerated because of the active royal jelly. This is an awesome ingredient for its healing properties and well worth the effort.

Super Simple Moisturizer

With only 2 necessary ingredients, this one is a breeze. Mix 1/4 cup pure aloe vera gel (directly from plant) and 2 tablespoons organic vegetable glycerin. This amount is for use over the entire body. Use immediately because aloe vera gel begins to lose potency immediately. For added effects, you can add 3 or 4 drops of your favorite essential oil or you can add 1/2 teaspoon of active royal jelly for anti aging effects. Active royal jelly must be kept refrigerated to remain active and can be found in refrigerated sections of health food stores.

Dry Skin Moisturizing Cream

This moisturizer has the healing qualities of aloe vera, the anti-oxidant qualities of Vitamin E, and a variety of oils specifically chosen to infuse dry, tired skin with moisture and a renewed radiance.

1/3 cup aloe vera gel (taken directly from plant)

1/4 cup beeswax (liquefied)

1/3 cup coconut oil

3 drops grape seed extract

6 drops of organic lavender essential oil (optional)

3/4 cup organic olive oil

1/4 tsp vitamin E (5000 IU)

2/3 cup water (distilled)

Combine olive oil, coconut oil, and beeswax and melt in a large, microwave safe bowl then pour in blender and let cool until it is about as thick as a milkshake.

While the above is cooling, combine your water, aloe, essential oil, vitamin E, and grape seed extract in a large liquid measuring cup, pour this into blender when the other mixture has cooled enough. Blend until smooth and creamy.

If you are lucky enough to have a heavy duty kitchen mixer (the kind that is on its own stand with its own bowls), you may find that it works better for you because the mixture does become very heavy.

Store refrigerated in small Mason jars.

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1 cup Aloe Vera gel 1-teaspoon lanolin 1 teaspoon Vitamin E oil 1/3-cup coconut oil 1/2 to 3/4 ounce beeswax 3/4 cup almond oil 1 ½ teaspoons essential oil Use a blender (or food processor) to mix the Aloe Vera gel, lanolin, & vitamin E oil. Microwave coconut oil & beeswax in a glass container on high 30 seconds, and stir. Repeat heating in 10-second blocks until fully melted. Stir in almond oil, reheating if necessary. Run blender or processor at low to medium speed, and then pour in melted oils in thin stream. As the oil is blended in, the cream will turn white and blender’s motor will start to grind. As soon as melted oils are added and you’ve achieved mayonnaise-like consistency, stop the blender; add essential oil and pulse-blend. Do not over blend. Transfer cream to glass jars while still warm – the lotion will thicken quickly. This lotion really absorbs well and leaves no residue on skin. This recipe makes two cups.

2. Oats & Aloe Vera Exfoliant for your skin

1 tablespoon finely ground oats 1 tablespoon finely ground almonds 1-teaspoon honey 1-tablespoon Aloe Vera gel Combine ingredients in a bowl and stir until well mixed. Apply to face and neck skin after cleansing and before toner is applied, using gentle circular motions. Rinse well with warm water and gently pat excess moisture from face. Follow with facial mask.

3. Aloe Vera Face Mask for Healing and Soothing

(Great for sensitive and dry skin, especially after sun bathing) Ingredients: -3 TBS pure and certified organic aloe Vera juice -1 drop Helycrisum essential oil -1 drop Rose essential oil Combine all ingredients and apply mixture evenly on face and neck. Leave it on for at least 7 minutes and rinse with warm water. Pat dry, and apply the following “healing and soothing” aromatic blend, prepared in advance in a 10-ml bottle filled with vegetable oil: -1 drop Neroli essential oil -3 drops Lavender essential oil

4. Aloe Vera Skin Toner

Soak a cotton pad with pure aloe Vera gel and use it to freshen your skin and remove excess oil. Use daily, following with moisturizer. This is especially good for normal and oily skin and is a great overall toner. Dilute the gel 50/50 with spring water if you have sensitive skin. You can also use the juice of a leaf from your aloe plant. Cut off the amount you are going to use, and put the remainder of the leaf in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. The leaf will keep for about 3 days.

5. Floral Aloe Vera Gel

1/2 cup Aloe Vera gel (available in most natural food stores) 1 tbsp. dried lavender flowers or 3 tbsp. fresh. 1 tbsp. dried calendula flowers or 3 tbsp. fresh. 1. Mix together the aloe Vera gel with the lavender and Calendula flowers in an ovenproof glass container, then heat the container gently by sitting it in a hot water bath on the stovetop. 2. Let the mixture cool completely, and then pour it through a clean, fine strainer (to remove all of the solids) into a clean container.

6. Exfoliating Foot Mask

1/2-cup oatmeal 1/2-cup cornmeal 1/2-cup coarse salt 1/2 cup unscented body lotion 4 tablespoons Aloe Vera gel in a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Slide feet into mixture and rub, beginning at toes, working up to heel and ankle. Do one foot at a time, rinsing in a separate bowl of warm water.

7. Exfoliating Aloe Vera Face Mask

4 Tbsp. Pumpkin puree 1 Tbsp. Honey 4 tsp. Cornmeal 2 tsp. Aloe Vera gel 2 tsp. Pineapple, diced 1 tsp. Green tea 1/2 tsp. Sunflower oil 6 drops frankincense essential oil (optional) 4 drops cinnamon extract (optional) Directions Steep green tea in boiling water. Set aside to cool. In blender or food processor puree pineapple and place in medium-sized mixing bowl. Add pumpkin, honey and aloe. Mix well. Stir in sunflower oil, green tea and cornmeal. Discard the remaining green tea. Add frankincense and cinnamon. Stir. Apply small amount of pumpkin mask to cheeks, forehead, chin and neck. Massage in circular motions gently buffing skin. Repeat. Apply more product as needed. Leave a thin layer of pumpkin mask on face and neck for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with tepid or cool water and pat dry with soft towel. Follow with appropriate moisturizer. Store remaining mask covered in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Benefits: Pumpkin enzymes dissolve dead skin cells while the cornmeal sweeps them clean. Honey has antimicrobial properties as well as moisturizes and softens. The result is a beautiful glowing complexion. Use this mask as often as you like.

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A good skin care product is only as good as its ingredients. Make sure to read the label before you buy. If you are unable to pronounce anything on the bottle, move on to something else. The best skin care products are made with natural ingredients. Look for a formula with Aloe Vera and vitamin E for a great complexion. You want a skin care line that keeps you looking your best, while feeling great on your skin. Cleansers and creams shouldn’t burn or sting. Depending on your skin type, you may find that formulas that contain alcohol can actually aggravate your problem. So do your homework beforehand. If you have a specific problem like acne or sun damage, you will want to find a skin care line that focuses on your problem areas. Benzyl peroxide has been known to work wonders on acne, while alpha-hydroxy helps improve the appearance of wrinkles or sun damage.

If you have dry skin, you will want to find a formula that helps replenish the moisture in your face. Products made with Aloe Vera and Vitamin E are particularly good at this. Look for skin care lines that come in a cream or a lotion form. A good humidifier used at night may also help improve your complexion. Always remember that excess washing can actually dry your face out further, so limit your washings to once or twice a day.

If you are plagued by oily skin, you may find that acne is a major problem for you. Here again excess washing can aggravate the problem, so limit washings to once or twice a day. Follow up your skin care routine with a quality astringent or toner. This will help control the amount of oil on your face, and reduce the number of breakouts.

Combination skin can be a tricky situation. You have patches of dry skin as well as oilier regions. Look for a formula that is specifically designed for your type of skin. Oil absorbing masks applied to the T-zone (your forehead, nose, and chin) once a week will help control oil and breakouts.

No matter what type of skin you have, you should have no trouble finding a skin care line to suite your needs. The key is to understand what different ingredients do. Research anything that you don’t understand- and don’t be fooled into thinking that a product has to be expensive to work. Some of the best products on the market cost less than $10 dollars a bottle!

About The Author Ellen Kennedy is a freelance health writer and contributing author to http://fixoilyskin.info [broken link removed] – a site that provides free skin care information and tips.

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