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I have to be honest with you and tell you I am not into the whole ‘anti-aging’ thing. You may say: What? You sell skin care and you are not into ‘anti-aging’? Yes, that is right. You read it correctly. That does not mean I am not into maturing-with-wisdom skin looking its best at every age!

Maturing-with-wisdom skin is my unique way of saying we need to embrace our bodies as we age and not defy our age. We need to embrace and accept the changes our bodies go through. It does not mean we give up - it means we become aware that change happens. With this new awareness, we can then take care of our bodies with gratitude and mindfulness, knowing that our true beauty comes from within. We nurture ourselves in a healthy way and not in an attached way such as longing for the way we once looked. But now we embrace every stage and every moment of life and find joy in the fact that we are maturing; developing into rich, ripe and wisdom filled beings!

Be happy with your maturing-with-wisdom skin.

So this brings me to the topic of wrinkles - yes the dreaded wrinkles. I have to tell you, you are going to get some. Some people will have more than others. There is no stopping it so why suffer over it? We can only do our best by taking care of both the inner and outer body - but it is not worth our time or the stress that comes with the stories that say we become invaluable because our skin sags…and if you really look at some ads and marketing messages, this is what they are saying. We cannot take it too seriously. Aging is a natural process.

When I look in the mirror and see some wrinkles forming or face lines becoming more prominent, I do not see imperfections. I think of how much wisdom I am gaining and it proves to me that I am alive and living my life and I do not suffer over it. I say embrace them and empower your life!

I do believe taking care of yourself should be your number one priority and then you will have so much more energy for other things, be it taking care of your family or serving others in some way.

So empower yourself, change your thoughts, and FEEL your life, wrinkles or no wrinkles!

Here is to your maturing-with-wisdom skin!

Gina Rafkind is founder of VedaSun - using your senses as a pathway to presence. If you are ready to reawaken to your true inner being and know profound freedom and deep peace, then visit http://www.vedasun.com to sign up and get your free report, Break~Out, Be~Free. You will be inspired to start your journey of unleashing your vibrant inner self by implementing Gina’s 4 empowering techniques. Plus, feel free to browse VedaSun’s naturally-sourced Aromatherapy skincare for maturing-with-wisdom skin.

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An insomnia cure. Hmm… Before we go for a cure it may be a good idea to try and know our enemy. What are our signs and symptons. What type of Insomnia do we have. Perhaps a working definition would be helpful.

The experts seem to agree that something along these lines would suit.

“Insomnia” is any episode of unrefreshing sleep,  difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings, or waking  up too early in the morning and not being able to drop  back off. Women and the elderly seem to be the most  frequent sufferers. We can divide these episodes into  three collective groups and label them Short-term  Transient or Chronic.

A quick explanation of these three would be as follows;

Transient, a simple disturbance in sleeping patterns.  A  short illness, a sudden change in lifestyle, stress,  isomething that leads to a short term change

Short-term insomnia is is less fun. It lastsfor about 2-3  weeks. Causes could be something like a new job,  divorce, serious illness, financial problems, or a family  berevement.

Chronic as the name suggests is the real thing. Chronic  insomnia is the rarest and most serious type, with  Insomnia lasting longer than a few weeks. I’ve just been  reading a learned article that says Chronic Insomnia is  fairly rare. That may be so but if 10 percent of the US  population suffers from it thats over 20 Million people  leading a life of misery.

While it would be nice to blame insomnia on things outside our control , many cases of insomnia are self inflicted by such things as caffeine,  smoking, poor eating habits,  alcohol and lack of exercise.

Caffeine is one the most widely blamed  causes of insomnia.  An ingredient in coffee, tea, colas, chocolate,  and some medications, caffeine is a stimulant . We insomniacs DO NOT NEED stimulants. Quite the reverse. Insomnia solution number one - Cut out the caffine.

Alcohol is often reccomended as a nightcap. Forget it. Thats only beacuse your Doctor drinks it.  Alcohol actually lightens and fragments sleep, causing  you to wake up as your body metabolizes it. You may  think you’re in a deep sleep, but your not getting the deep sleep  that Insomniacs need for a cure.  Insomnia solution number two - No Alcohol with a couple or four hours of bedtime.

Eating. Yes, I know I can’t ban you from eating but I can jump on the slimmers bandwaggon. Eat a light last meal a couple of hours before going to bed.  Avoid spicy and fatty foods that   cause indigestion.  Lets hear it for MILK. Milk has an amino acid that the  body converts to a sleep-enhancing compound in the  brain. Calcium is a natural relaxing agent along with  several other vitamins such as the B vitamins and  magnesium. Have a look at the bottom of the page for details on how to find others. If you get hungry at night, have a light snack before  bedtime. Some foods are helpful and actually promote production of  melatonin, a hormone associated  sleep. Try  cheese, soy nuts, chicken, pumpkinseeds, and turkey. High-carbohydrate foods such as bread act  upon another  hormone, serotonin, which  helps to reduce anxiety and contribute toan insomnia solution. Insomnia solution no three. Be careful what you eat.

Nicotine products are universally bad for you.  For the  Insomniac nicotine has to go. It’s a stimulant that  increases blood pressure, speeds up the heart rate, and  stimulates brain activity. Insomniacs do not need increased blood pressure, a fast heart rate and a stimulant. Insomnia solution number four. No more ciggies!

Regular exercise is good in fact its excellent, (here comes the but) but, not just before bed. If you work out  too close to bedtime, the increase in your heart rate and  metabolism will make your body too excitable to sleep.  Exercise earlier in the day and give the body a chance to produce that warm rosy glow and relax as the body reacts by producing  melatonin to take your temperature down to normal. Exercise for an insomnia solution!

Make your bed as comfortable as possible. Experiment with what works best for you. Choose a position conducive to sleep.  If your partner is the source of your insomnia consider a change of rooms for a while. Get rid of the alarm clock . It only acts as a stressful reminder that you aren’t sleeping.

Control the amount of light in your bedroom. Excessive brightness not only affects your eyes, but it also influences the hormone production that helps to establish a healthy sleep cycle. Wear a sleep mask if necessary. Dark is usually good for an insomnia solution.

When it comes to noise, many people find repetitive sounds easier to sleep through than intermittent and abrupt ones. Ear plugs or a continuous background sound such as a fan can help mask disturbing noise (the next- door neighbors barking dog in my case). Consider is a white noise machine.

Control the thermostat. Temperature extremes, whether too hot or too cold, are no fun for the light sleeper. Cool is usually good for an insomnia solution.

Hope some of these help. Drop us a line and let us know,

Sleep well.

Philip

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Philip Jubb
THE Insomnia Solution

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