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Life has a way of knocking the stuffing out of you when you least expect it and it’s at this point that you tend to ‘lose yourself’. To let go of your ‘Hopes & Dreams’ means to ‘Wither & Die’ like a plant that’s not been watered.
Your Heart is the Well Spring of Life and it yearns to be fed with your ‘Hopes & Dreams’ to keep it alive.
A very wise man once said: “Hope deferred makes the heart sick”.
Come and feel well again by connecting to your Heart’s Desires.
Come to see clearly again the visions and aspirations you once held with excitement, through a Colour Reflection Reading .
There’s a very special message in each bottle that’s uniquely for you…
Did you know that March is an Endometriosis awareness month?
For those of you who are fortunate enough not to belong to the women who suffer from it, I’m going to include a brief introduction.
So… what actually is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is usually considered as a chronic illness. It happens when the inner lining of your uterus (endometrium) starts growing outside of its bounds. It can spread to the fallopian tubes and ovaries, grow its way into the peritoneum, bladder, bowels and even go as far as lungs!
The cells which are lining the uterus are responding to fluctuations in the levels of oestrogen, building themselves up when it’s at its peak and dying off when it drops lower- that’s when we experience the menstrual flow.
The problem occurs when the cells creating the lining spread and then break down in places which don’t enable for them to become expelled as they normally would during the monthly period. Because of that, the pooling blood needs to be reabsorbed back by the surrounding tissue which is a much slower process.
Since we all experience rise and fall in hormonal levels every month, the endometrial ‘implants’ can become increasingly bigger, even turning into scar tissue which can bind internal organs together.
Why does it happen? Nobody really knows… but Endometriosis has been linked to hereditary tendencies as well as exposure to chlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and dioxin, so there is a potential element of toxic exposure and its buildup within the body.
What are the symptoms of endometriosis?
In short: PAIN. Depending on the areas affected by endometriosis, it can include:
Pain and bleeding during bowel movements
Pain and bleeding during urination
Pain in abdominal area
Pain in lower back
Pain during intercourse
Pain during menstruation- when the endometrium is breaking off causing pooling of blood in the affected cavities
Pain during first 2 weeks of the cycle- when the endometrium is building up
As well as:
Nausea, diarrhea or constipation
Formation of blood-filled cysts, most commonly on the ovaries
Problems becoming pregnant- 30-40% of infertility cases are due to endometriosis!
What are your options if have been diagnosed with Endometriosis?
Standard medical treatment involves symptom management and revolves around the use of:
painkillers, such as codeine, paracetamol and ibuprofen
synthetic hormone therapy, which puts women in a state of artificial menopause
surgery, used to remove adhesions
They are not your only options.
If you would like to address the Endometriosis instead of just managing its symptoms, you could try homeopathic treatment.
Homeopathy is a natural, non-toxic and side-effects free system of medicine which works by bringing your body and its functions back to balance to enable you live a life which is not restricted by pain and discomfort. There are no contraindications for homeopathic treatment and it’s very often used on its own or as an addition to any other therapy or medications you are currently taking.
If you would like to find out how homeopathy could help you address the root of your problems, book in for a free 20 minute, no-obligation chat with our homeopath:
“It is sad fate for someone, to be known by all.. and yet to be unknown to themself”
Sir Francis Bacon
The biggest dis-ease of 21st Century is to not know who you are, or place in life!!
We all lose ourselves at some point, usually after a shock or trauma which deeply affects the mind, body & soul, thus causing you to function out of balance. Being at this kind of crossroads in life is the time when you really do need some gentle guidance and encouragement to help you get back on track.
Receiving a Colour Reading will help you to:
Believe in Yourself again…
Change old mindset, patterns & habits…
Validate who you are…
Unfold your true potential…
The soul takes delight in Colour , because colour is in harmony with life. All Colour is channelled energy of light from the Sun and that’s healing to us(this is why we take holidays). It really is quite remarkable how Coloured light influences the whole of our being in such a positive way. All the Ancient civilisations understood this though, they knew the powerful healing benefits of colour on the psychological, emotional, physical & spiritual body, that we are only just beginning to touch on today.
If you are ready for some gentle guidance into a fuller sense if who you are?…then simply follow the link to book a Colour session with True Colour Therapies by Paula-Marie here at Acorn
We all have experienced indigestion at one time or another. Even if you are not prone to it on a regular basis, you may have noticed an uneasiness in your stomach after overindulging yourself on one occasion or another, like after family gathering, Christmas, Birthday parties and so on…
There are many reasons for indigestion, from occasional overindulgence as mentioned above, through stress, fatigue and overall poor diet or even parasites and fungal infections.
How do I know if I have indigestion?
Indigestion is usually diagnosed based on symptoms which most often include:
Bloating
Belching (burping)
Acid Reflux
Heartburn and heaviness
Nausea
Fatigue and feeling of dullness
Note: If you suffer from a severe, chronic indigestion, it could be a sign of a stomach ulcer or inflammation which could have a negative impact on your whole digestive tract.
Best options to remedy indigestion
Widely-advertised antacids suppress the production of stomach acid. The main issue here is that they tend to create what is commonly known as an ‘acid-rebound’ effect where your body produces even MORE acid than it did before (talk about a vicious circle!). In addition, they often contain aluminium salts which may add onto the heavy metal toxicity of your body which comes with a whole new array of problems.
So the question is: will it be the proverbial last straw which broke the camel’s back? How much more can your body take?
What are your other options?
Homeopathy can be very effective in dealing with both chronic and occasional cases of indigestion. The key lies in matching the correct remedy to your experience, i.e.
If your indigestion is linked to overindulgence in alcohol, stimulants or rich & spicy foods (as in a post-Saturday Night Out syndrome with an added hangover) then you could seriously consider taking Nux Vomica- a remedy most commonly used when the food lies on your stomach like a stone, you have an acid or bitter reflux and feel overall chilly.
If you simply suffer every time you eat something too fat, you could look at getting a dose or two of Pulsatilla or Carbo Veg. The difference here is that Pulsatilla can still taste the food they ate for ages afterwards whilst Carb Veg will have a lot of burps and feel tired and sleepy.
If you are not a fan of antacids yet your indigestion in of a long standing, you could take Nat Phos, a biochemic tissue salt which is widely-known for its acid-calming properties with NO acid-rebound effect!
There are also plenty of herbal options, depending on the type of indigestion you are experiencing, e.g.
Anise- traditionally used in order to relieve indigestion with a lot of mucousy reflux and to improve appetite
Artichoke- considered as a liver supporting herb, usually taken for abdominal pain, heartburn and bloating
Cayenne- most commonly used by people with sluggish digestion and metabolism
Chamomile- ideal for cases of ‘nervous’ stomachs with a lot of cramps and gas
Gentian- commonly used to stimulate stomach and gallbladder secretions in cases where there is too little stomach acid
Geranium- traditionally used to decrease acidity, relieve pain and help in healing ulcers
Liquorice, Slippery Elm & Marshmallow- most useful when dealing with inflamed stomach lining due to their promotion of a protective mucous
Peppermint- most commonly used to neutralize excess acidity and spasms
If you would like to address the way your body is reacting to certain foods or bring balance back to your digestion rather than taking temporary measures, you could try bioresonance or homeopathic treatment.
