I apologize for the lack of pretty pictures from this post. I’m writing quickly before heading off to day 2 of a placenta encapsulation training with Tranquil Transitions.
Check back this week as we discuss traditional post partum care and how to mother the mother in a variety of ways! 🙂
Yoga means to unite and nidra means sleep. So a yoga nidra is meant to assist you in relaxing into a sleep state so you can consciously relax. Typically this meditation is meant to be longer but I am not as tec savvy as I’d like to be so this is as long as I could make it while still being able to upload it from my phone. 🙂 If you have any pointers in that area let me know!
These longer meditations are a great way to train your body to relax and are especially helpful for people who have trouble relaxing.
Here is the link. Play this for deep relaxation or as a nice transition before bed.
Rose ointment has become my new favorite go to. Especially as we move into the colder, dryer months this ointment can keep dry, cracked hands at bay. I love putting it on before bed over cracked knuckles. Rose Ointment contains several great essential oils.
Here’s what they do:
Rosewood: antibacterial, antiviral, antiparasitic, antifungal, stimulant, improves skin elasticity. Great for fungal infections/candida, skin conditions like eczema/psoriasis
Palmarosa: antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, supports heart and nervous system, stimulates new skin cell growth, regulates sebum production in skin. Can be used for fungal infections/candida, cardiovascular/circulatory diseases, digestive problems, skin problems like acne, eczema
Patchouli: relaxant, digestive aid that combats nausea, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, prevents wrinkles and chapped skin, relieves itching. Assists hypertension, skin conditions like eczema and acne, fluid retention, Listeria infection.
Myrrh: powerful antioxidant, antitumoral, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antiparasitic, analgesic/anesthetic. Helps diabetes, cancer, hepatitis, fungal infections like Candida, ringworm, eczema, tooth/gum infections, skin conditions like chapped, cracked skin, wrinkles, stretch marks.
Carrot seed: antiparastic, antiseptic, depurative diuretic, vasodilatory. Good for skin conditions like eczema, oily skin, psoriasis, wrinkles, water retention, liver problems
Melaleuca: powerful antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory action. Great for fungal infections like Candida, ringworm, sinus/lung infections, tooth/gum disease, water retention/hypertension, skin conditions like acne and sores.
Rose: antiinflammatory, relaxant, reduces scarring, antiulcer. Helps with hypertension, anxiety, viral infections (herpes simplex), skin conditions (scarring, wrinkles), ulcers
Here’s what you can use Rose Ointment for:
Diaper rash
Dry skin
Eczema
Psoriasis
Fungal infections
Chicken pox/shingles
Wrinkles
Stretch marks
Burns (not initially but to help heal any scabbing)
Where to get it:
You can order Rose Ointment here or if you need help head over to the contact me page and leave me a message and I can walk you through it!
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This past Sunday the Algonquin Chapter of Breastfeeding USA had a walk in support of the fundraising efforts for Best for Babes and Breastfeeding USA. In honor of National Breastfeeding Month and this year’s World Breastfeeding Week theme—“Breastfeeding Support: Close to Mothers”.  This is the first nationwide personal fitness challenge to get America behind breastfeeding and get families and mothers the support they need . It was a perfect day at Cuba Marsh in Lake Zurich on Sunday to do just that.
Breastfeeding USA, Inc. provides evidence-based information and support, and promotes breastfeeding as the biological and cultural norm. We accomplish this through a network of accredited breastfeeding counselors and comprehensive resources for the benefit of mothers and babies, families, and communities.
The mission of Best for Babes is to change the cultural perception of breastfeeding and Beat the Breastfeeding Booby Traps®–the cultural, institutional and legal barriers that prevent parents from making informed feeding decisions and that prevent moms from achieving their personal breastfeeding goals (whether that’s 2 days, 2 months or 2 years) without judgment, pressure or guilt.
Studies show that women are most successful with a breastfeeding relationship when they have a good support system. I would argue that motherhood in general is more rewarding for this same reason. 🙂 If you would like to donate to this great cause feel free to do so here. Donations will continue to be accepted until the end of October.Â
The Algonquin Breastfeeding USA meeting is the 2nd Tuesday of each month and meets at Radiant Heart Yoga (1130 Main St) from 10a-12p. These meetings are lead by an amazing breastfeeding counselor Aimee and lactation consultant Beth. Meetings are always free and no one cares if you show up late, still in your pajamas or unshowered. 🙂 Meetings are welcome to pregnant mothers to be as well.
Here’s an easy way to break up congestion from a cough that won’t seem to go away.
What you will need:
1 small onion diced
1 teaspoon of fresh garlic minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions:
Place diced onion in an oiled glass baking dish and heat in oven set to 350 for about 20 minutes or until onion becomes translucent and slimy. Remove from oven and pour onion in a clean bowl. Mix garlic and olive oil with the onion and allow to cool. Mixture should be warm but not hot. Place mixture on chest and cover with a warm, wet wash cloth. Cover with a dry wash cloth or towel. If you are putting on your children I would massage the oil over the chest and upper back and put on an old t-shirt that you don’t care about getting stained. (you can massage the onion/garlic mixture into skin and remove after oil has started to set in if you prefer) Keep poultice on for up to 2 hours, then remove. Â Repeat as needed. We are using it today for my little one and alternating with hyssop and eucalyptus blue and local honey.
Did it help? Don’t forget to let me know! 🙂
Sarah Canga
If congestion persists don’t forget that cupping over the upper/mid back can be very effective at releasing congestion, cough and clearing up a cold.
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This week’s meditation is borrowed from last month’s yogapuncture. This is a great way to nourish the lung/large intestine system that is most active in Fall. Give your immune system a boost and clear the lungs with this week’s 5 minute meditation.