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For thousands of years people have used meditation to move beyond the mind’s stress-inducing thoughts and emotional upsets into the peace and clarity of present moment awareness. The variety of meditation techniques, traditions, and technologies is nearly infinite, but the essence of meditation is singular: the cultivation of mindful awareness and expanded consciousness.
Anyone who meditates regularly receives profound benefits on all of these levels – physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Here are just a few of the benefits: • Relief from stress and anxiety (meditation mitigates the effects of the “fight-or-flight” response, decreasing the production of stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline) • Decreased blood pressure and hypertension • Lower cholesterol levels • More efficient oxygen use by the body • Increased production of the anti-aging hormone DHEA • Restful sleep New research is also showing that meditation restores the brain. A landmark study conducted by Massachusetts General Hospital found that as little as eight weeks of meditation not only helped people feel calmer but also produced changes in various areas of the brain, including growth in the areas associated with memory, empathy, sense of self, and stress regulation. Love D.S
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 Yes, Coconut oil is used in many natural beauty products, and for good reason: It's naturally antibacterial and anti-fungal, coconut oil for skin is an excellent moisturizer, it can penetrate hair better than other oils, and, well, it smells like cookies.
Coconut oil is a highly saturated fat pressed from the meat of mature coconuts of the Cocos nucifera palm. Although there are several different types of coconut oil available for purchase today my personal favorite recommendation, is virgin coconut oil (VCO) organic or not. Coconut oil is having a moment of fame as a “super food”, a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being. Coconut oil offers some protection against solar radiation. With SPF 4, coconut oil may not keep you safe during a full day on the beach, but if you apply it on your skin before stepping out of the house, you can escape the effects of solar radiation during brief periods out in the sun. Also, if you have been in the sun without any kind of protection, applying coconut oil immediately afterward reduces the damage. The ultraviolet rays of the sun damage the skin cells, triggering the formation of a large number of free radicals that can do further damage to cellular DNA. But the antioxidant action of coconut oil can reduce the oxidative stress and stop the chain reaction. Coconut oil has a soothing effect on burnt skin and goes to work right away to reduce inflammation and pain. If you can’t put it in your body, you really shouldn’t put it on your body, so yes, of course you can eat it! Love D.S |
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