For optimum effect they should be used in pairs, a male stone (crystallized) and female (smooth). The owner and founder of Boji stones claims that using them can aid in physical balancing and the healing of a variety of physical conditions. Those who are sensitive to vibrations of stones note an immediate sensation of energy when the rocks are held.  It is claimed that the Boji’s are held together by the energy within them which can be augmented by the loving attention of their owners, and if the stones are neglected they will gradually turn to dust.

When using Boji stones for balancing the body, use the male on the left hand side of the body and the female on the right side, for healing the male stone should be placed to the left of the weakness. When using a pair of Boji’s, start by holding them as you would two magnets.  While holding them in your fingers, move them back and fourth from each other. If you do not feel a slight pushing and pulling sensation, turn one Boji over and repeat until you feel this slight sensation.  The way they are facing each other when you get the strongest feeling is the side of the Boji that you lay on the body. 

Boji’s are not magnetic, but they have a balanced polarity and do work best when the polarity is set correct. By applying a Boji to a hurt area on the body it takes away pain and you will heal faster. You don’t have to believe in the Boji for them to work. If considering a purchase of true Boji Stones always check to see if it has the Certificate of authenticity which is issued by Karen Gillespie.

It is the contemporary application of methods used over 4,500 years ago. It works with the meridian energy system (just like acupuncture) within your body to relieve disrupted energy leaving the energy flowing easily and naturally.

It helps;

• Overcome unwanted emotions such as guilt, fear, shame and anger.
• Change unwanted habits and behavior including limiting self-talk.
• Enhance your abilities to love and succeed and enjoy life.
• Allows those using it to have greater emotional control, inner peace and effectiveness in the world.
• It does all these things quickly, often in minutes.
• It brings freedom.

Courses vary in price depending on how much you wish to learn with many venues offering one day tuition, there are also various books and DVD’s demonstrating the basics of learning how to perform EFT on yourself.

Carbohydrates are the bodies most desirable fuel source providing us with the energy we need and burn in every day life. They come from a wide array of foods including, fruit, rice, beans, vegetables, milk, potatoes, biscuits, pasta and apple pie. The digestive system handles all carbohydrates in much the same way - it breaks them down (or tries to break them down) into single sugar molecules, since only these are small enough to absorb into the bloodstream. It also converts most digestible carbohydrates into glucose (also known as blood sugar), because cells are designed to use this as a universal energy source. This is why carbohydrates can make us feel energetic.

When talking of diets, you will often hear dieticians telling you to stick to only good carbohydrate foods and to avoid bad ones, but what are good carbohydrates and which are those to avoid? Good carbohydrates are those that are still in (or at least similar to) their natural state. They are foods that have not been processed or altered by man or machine.

Good carbohydrates are generally high in fiber giving you energy over longer periods of time. They also give you a sense of feeling full and not empty. Foods that are high in fiber help to lower cholesterol levels, as well as aiding the body in toxin removal. A few examples of good carbohydrate foods are: Fruits, Vegetables, Whole grain pasta, Whole grain cereal, Seeds, Beans, Nuts and some dairy products.

Bad carbohydrate foods are generally loaded with many additives, including colorings, flavorings and preservatives. The problem is that most bad carbohydrate foods are usually very tasteful and they are generally considered harmful to the body because they are not easily digested and they cause spikes in an individual’s blood glucose level. Bad carbohydrate foods include candy, baked goods with refined white flour, white pasta, and soda.

Eating too many bad carbohydrate is a recipe for gaining weight. The calories in them are quite dense but nutritionally scarce meaning you will take in a lot of calories but very little fuel. They offer very little appetite holding power because they have no fiber or protein and as a result you will soon be left with an empty tummy feeling and searching for more food. Take for example a bag of crisps, they hold around 500 calories a bag, this is 40% of a females daily intake who might be on a weight management program. The crisps contain no fuel so within the hour the body would be sending more signals to the brain that it needs more fuel meaning another intake of fuel.

Whenever possible, replace highly processed grains, cereals, and sugars with minimally processed whole-grain products and ensure you have at least five serves of fruit and vegetables daily. If you would like to read more on this then I can suggest you look for a book by Dr Michael Spira - Weight Loss Now And Forever. The book looks at dieting without counting calories, instead you ensure you only eat Good Carbohydrates.

Mr Michael Spira is quoted as stating “Missing meals does not work – we are fat because we are starving – fact not fiction! A recent study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that 60% of those who try to lose weight do so by restricting calorie intake, and 1 in 10 skip meals to strip off pounds. This leads to the ‘yo-yo’ effect where you put it all on again. The reason? For man food was not always easy to find so we are designed to store fat for times of starvation. If you starve your body to lose weight and then eat again, your body will immediately store fat in readiness for the next time you starve again! So don’t miss breakfast! In truth people who skip breakfast are 450% more likely to be overweight! They train their bodies to store fat.

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• Old one but a good one eat five servings of fruit and veg a day

• Eat less meat and dairy.

• Eat organic or free range eggs.

• Avoid too much alcohol coffee and too many late nights.

• Not enough rest and sleep depletes your immune system.

• Take vitamin C every day through winter with zinc.

• Take vitamin A and B6.

• Exercise a little every day but don’t go mad as you risk weakening your immune system.

If you do get a cold up your intake of natural vitamin C for the first day to every hour, good luck everyone for the winter, I know i will be stocking up on my vits.

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The historical roots can be found among the people of Asia and both the North and South American Indian’s. Ancient rock paintings show the use of ear candles at initiation rituals and medicinal ceremonies. The Hopi, (the oldest pueblo people with great medicinal and spiritual knowledge) were responsible in bringing it to Europe. 

The physical effects are best described as soothing and relaxing, I felt a pressure release in and around the ear and head. The therapist asked me to lay on my side ensuring I was comfortable before gently inserting a candle into my ear. The candle itself is made from the natural ingredients of beeswax, honey extracts, sage, St Johns wort, chamomile, beta-carotene and organically grown flax. It must be noted at this stage that the center of the Hopi candle is hollow, the idea is to extract rubbish from within the ear not to melt anything into it.

The top of the candle is then lit and the vapour draws your ears impurities or deposits up and out through the candles ‘chimney’ although some deposits will be found in the the hollow void of the candle at the end of the treatment. The candle burns for approximately 10 minutes and afterwards the therapist massages your head (including forehead) and around your nasal area.

Conclusion: I noticed an increased sense of smell and I was surprised at just how well I could hear afterwards, I had no idea my hearing had got that bad. I was also a little shocked at how much rubbish my ears had in them. I was left feeling very relaxed and looking forward to my next treatment, it beats going to the doctors for ear syringing any day.

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Generally speaking vegetables are divided into two categories; ‘rough’ and ‘fine’, the fine being leafy vegetables like spinach. Rough vegetables contain twice even three times as much nutritional fibres than fine, however, despite the lower amount of fibres in fine vegetables they are still extremely healthy because they contain many other favourable substances as I will start to explain.

Green leaf vegetables are high in levels of omega-3 which helps prevent heart and vascular disease. Omega-3 is also found in fish so if you are not a big fish eater start adding a few greens to your diet. Green leaf vegetables also contain folic acid which is an important vitamin for the brain, very helpful as you get older and memory loss starts to take over. These are two more commonly known benefits of eating your greens but let me explain a lesser know reason why you should go green.

You have hopefully heard of hemoglobin, it is responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body, such as to the muscles, where it releases its load of oxygen. Chlorophyll contains mineral magnesium that is chemically reminiscent of hemoglobin. Chlorophyll is also vital for photosynthesis, which allows plants to obtain energy from lights and it is what makes the leafs green. Because the two are similar, a diet containing a lot of green leafs does help in preventing the cancerous effect meat can have on the lower intestines. This is why it is important to eat a lot of greens if you’re a meat lover.

Chlorophyll also helps in fighting off Alfa toxins (cancerous substances also known for causing liver cancer). Just half a cup of raw spinach can help reduce your risk of this by as much as 50% due to spinach being a great natural source of chlorophyll. Next time you are out shopping pay attention to your ‘greens’ and remember that the the greener the leafs the more chlorophyll they contain.

Scientists are hopeful that chlorophyllin supplementation will be helpful in decreasing the risk of liver cancer in high-risk populations with unavoidable dietary aflatoxin exposure.