I had to go to do a sleep study and they suggested that I take Melatonin tablets since I was against taking anything else. I am very against taking medication these days. I am all for doing natural things to help relax and treat the things that might be out of balance in a persons life. Since I am studying Holistic healing and I will soon be having my own business, I like to practice what I preach. I took Melatonin for the first time the other night, and I used it with my hypnotherapy and reiki music. Let me tell you how fast I fell asleep...Lets just say that I don't even remember falling asleep. I also had very vivid dreams that night. Something that doesn't happen very often because I tend to not hit my R.E.M stages every night.

Melatonin has shown promise in treating sleep-wake cycle disorders in children with underlying neurodevelopment difficulties.^[8][9] As add-on to antihypertensive therapy, prolonged-release melatonin has improved blood pressure control in people with nocturnal hypertension.^[10]
People with circadian rhythm sleep disorders may use oral melatonin to help entrain (biologically synchronize in the correct phase) to the environmental light-dark cycle. Melatonin reduces sleep onset latency to a greater extent in people with delayed sleep phase disorder than in people with insomnia.^[11]
Melatonin has been studied for insomnia in the elderly.^[12][13][14] Prolonged-release melatonin has shown good results in treating insomnia in older adults.^[15] Short-term treatment (up to three months) of prolonged-release melatonin was found to be effective and safe in improving sleep latency, sleep quality, and daytime alertness.^[16]
Evidence for use of melatonin as a treatment for insomnia is, as of 2015, insufficient;^[7] low-quality evidence indicates it may speed the onset of sleep by 6 minutes.^[7] A 2004 review found "no evidence that melatonin had an effect on sleep onset latency or sleep efficiency" in shift work or jet lag, while it did decrease sleep onset latency in people with a primary sleep disorder and it increased sleep efficiency in people with a secondary sleep disorder.^[11] A later review^[17] found minimal evidence for efficacy in shift work.

Live fitter, healthier, and happier with Ayurveda

According to ayurveda, each individual and all of nature is made up of certain combination of the five fundamental Elements which are space, Air, fire, water and Earth. Creating a distinct blueprint known as our Dosha. Knowing your Dosha will help you determine lifestyle choices and the nutritional values that you need that will help benefit you most on the quest to creating an Optimal Wellness. Here are five practices that can help you line up to Falls rhythm. Drink warm water with lemon first thing in the morning. The aesthetic qualities of lemon encourages regularity. Scrape your tongue using a tongue scraper or the edge of a stainless steel spoon using 7 - 14 Strokes back to front. Treat yourself to a green smoothie breakfast. Add more sweet and sour and salty foods into your diet. Fall which is vata season carries with it dry, rough, wait, cold subtle and more qualities. This means that in order to maintain balance we must stay away from food with the same qualities. Here are some examples fresh sweet fruits like mangoes, coconut, berries, and peaches. Fresh sour fruits like cherries, Plum, green grapes, lemons and limes. Sweet veggies such as corn and peas. Give yourself an oil massage according to your Dosha. For an aerobatic massage you must use the balls of the palms of your hands and your fingers using circular Strokes over the joint and up-and-down strokes over the limit. Royal on 15 to 30 minutes and have a hot shower afterwards. The pores open up giving the oils a chance to nourish and treat the deeper tissues of your body.

The benefits of Diatomaceous Earth

Recently my mother introduced me into a very beneficial supplement. This supplement is called diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth offers an alternative method for detoxing your body, one that is cheap, simple, and effective. It doesn't require fasting or foul-tasting health food, and many people have used it with great success. As it passes through your system, it absorbs harmful toxins and it does this without requiring you to change your diet or lifestyle. So how would you know that you need to detox? Everyday we are exposed to harmful toxins which food additives. For the most part, our bodies are really good at cleaning up pollutants like these on their own, but sometimes they need a little extra help, and that's where detoxing comes in. If you chronically suffer from any of the symptoms listed, it's probably time to detox your body. These problems are as follows: food cravings, inflammation, Restless sleeping, Ford Focus, fatigue, skin rashes, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, mood swings, headaches, weight gain, body odor or bad breath, allergies, and aches and pains. In order to detox your body with diatomaceous earth, please use the following steps. Step 1 take 1 tsp of food-grade diatomaceous earth with water once a day. Best one hour before or two hours after eating. Step 2 drink an additional cup of water after each dose. Step 3 over the next few weeks, slowly raise your dose from 1 to 2 teaspoons. One in the morning and one at night. Step 4 keep well hydrated during the day. Also you may want to cut back on greasy Foods, refined carbs, and refined sugars. If you feel headaches and flu-like symptoms, do not be alarmed, this is the toxins leaving your body. You should start to feel more energy and have a better General Health.

Naturopathy

What: A system of natural healthcare that believes that the body can heal itself. Healers work with herbs, foods, water, fasting and tissue manipulation. In addition, naturopaths make practical use of the latest research involving nutrition, botanicals, homeopathy and other natural treatments and work closely with 'mainstream' healthcare practitioners.

DIY: Principles can easily be included into everyday life, especially the baths. Try a salt massage bath if you are feeling sluggish and lacking in energy. Make a slushy paste from salt and water and apply it in circular motions all over the body. Soak in the bathtub filled with warm water. Not suitable for those with high blood pressure or those suffering form a heart condition.

Alternative Medicine

Alternative medicine has become more widely accepted these days. Holistic or complementary medicine aims to maximize the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of health. It aims to be a complete healthcare system that looks at all aspects of a person before a diagnosis and treatment.

Complementary medicine may be able to help us get back in tune with our bodies as it encourages us to be responsible for our own well-being. Knowing yourself and knowing what you need to be well helps you live in a health enhancing way. Certain forms of complementary medicine like aromatherapy can be practiced at home, but read extensively on the topic before you try anything out.

Homemade Exfoliant

I'm sure you have heard of "sugar and spice and all the things nice, that's what girls are made of." Well with this homemade exfoliant, you can be sweet again. I have been using this exfoliant for the past week and it has had my skin feeling soft and subtle. The plus side to this is that you don't have to pay too much. The ingredients used is right in your cabinet. Its a very simple recipe and you can use it every day. All you need is brown sugar, olive oil, vanilla extract, and a little bit-o-honey. I used about one cup of brown sugar, one teaspoon of vanilla extract, just enough olive oil to cover the brown sugar, but don't saturate it and one teaspoon of honey. Mix it all together and what do you get? Brown sugar n honey skin exfoliant. You can use it from head to toe. Use in the shower after regular washing. Rub in from head to toe and rinse. Your skin is now nice and smooth. You will feel great!

What is Holistic Health

Holistic health (or holistic medicine) is a diverse field of alternative medicine in which the "whole person" is focused on, not just the malady itself. The holistic concept in medical practice, which is distinct from the concept in the alternative medicine, upholds that all aspects of people's needs including psychological, physical and social should be taken into account and seen as a whole.

I plan to share my knowledge and daily activities when it comes to living holistically. I hope that you all gain something from this. ~Namaste~