Crystal Arts And Health Blog

Topics that will be covered are Crystal Healing, Herbalism, Yoga, Music, Poetry, The Arts and activities of Crystal Arts And Health http://www.crystalartsandhealth.org.uk/  

For those with a Kindle this blog can be located at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002FQJHC4  

New Online training courses in Crystal Healing and Herbalism are available at http://crystalartsandhealth.coggno.com/shop (Accredited by World Metaphysical Association)

My book Crystal Healing & The Chakra System covers the Chakra system, Crystal identification and uses, making crystal essences and meditation with crystals. Is available as an ebook from http://store.payloadz.com/go/?id=239922  or as a paperback http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2273371/?utm_source=badge&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=140x240  

My book, Herbal Primer, newly released, covers herbal action classification, herbal identification, herbal preparation and recipes, including herbal teas, incense and potpourri. Is available as an ebook from http://store.payloadz.com/go/?id=796359  or as a paperback http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2298804/?utm_source=badge&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=140x240  

I am an Herbalism and Crystal Healing Practitioner and have a line of products Crystal Essence TM that combine, aromatherapy, herbal products and crystal essences for "Holistic Wellbeing for Auric and Physical Body"

See http://www.crystalartsandhealth.org.uk/  for the Spring/Summer Catalogue and for the new products in the e-shop. We have started making shaving soaps, solid shampoo soaps, and baby products, colognes, perfumes and make-ups. There are also lots of new fun shapes for soaps, perfect for gift bags and wedding and event favours. New Crystal Essence TM Chrysanthemum shaped handmade soap makes a lovely spring or summer gift. In Feng Shui Chrysanthemum brings laughter and happiness into the home. Herbal Gardening Soap is also in stock, with white maize, pumice and clay it gets hands super clean and moisturizers at the same time, lovely orange essential oil scent.

There is a new category called aromatherapy oils and incense available on the online shop with Litha oil, with chamomile, sandalwood, rose and lavender, the combination promotes health, love and prosperity. Hand blended Beltane incense, used in handfasting rituals and house blessing incense are also available. Also new are hand made beeswax melts available in uplifting Bergamont and Orange, Calming Rose and Lavender and summer time Citronella.

Check out the 10% off paycodes coupon for paypal purchases. Code is t2e6g When using online shop basket when the total amount is known, go to paycode link, put in code, click general unless ebay purchase, the amount due and shipping and then you will be redirected to paypal checkout where the 10% will be taken off purchase price

Crystal Healing

http://www.suite101.com/content/recycled-glass-art-a297478  

New squidoo lens about crystal healing and the chakra system http://www.squidoo.com/crystalartsandhealth  

Using Crystals and Yoga Meditation to Detox Stress http://chakrayoga.suite101.com/article.cfm/using-crystals-and-yoga-meditation-to-heal-and-detox-stress  

http://www.suite101.com/profile.cfm/caraemoore

http://www.brighthub.com/members/caramoore.aspx

Lunar Crystals

The moon represents emotion and powerful instincts, patterns, ancestral and karmic inheritances. For all moon signs it is recommended to meditate with a bloodstone at the full moon to uncover hidden unfulfilled desires that are controlling your life.

It is possible to reprogram patterns of behavior and facilitate healthy sources of nurturing.

Siderite

Lends patience and strength in difficult times, enhances calmness in harassed and trouble state of mind. Good for problems of the heart, circulation and iron metabolism.

Michael Gienger, Healing Crystals

Herbalism

Article on Radiation

http://www.susunweed.com/Article_Surviving_Radiation.htm  

http://www.squidoo.com/Herbalprimer

Herbal Articles by Cara E Moore

http://www.suite101.com/profile.cfm/caraemoore  

"These are the things I know: You always throw spilled salt over your left shoulder, plant rosemary at your gate, keep lavender for luck and fall in love whenever possible." ~Alice Hoffman, Practical Magic http://www.alicehoffman.com/hoffman-bio.htm

Useful herb resource for vitamin and herb interactions:

http://www.baldwins.co.uk/perl/go.pl/healthnotes.html?%2fuk%2fassets%2fa-z-index%2fa-to-z-index-of-vitamin-and-herb-interactions%2f%7edefault  

Fullers Earth (Green Clay or Bentonite (Magnesium Aluminium Silicate) Used in treatment of leg ulcers because of its drawing and sterilizing action. Used externally as a skin cleanser, defoliator. For internal cleansing put one tsp of clay in a glass of spring water, leave to stand overnight, stir the mixture the next morning and drink before breakfast.

Yoga

http://hatha-yoga.suite101.com/article.cfm/yoga-practice-routine-for-office-workers

The two forces of mind and prana maintain the rhythm of life and consciousness. Everything in the universe is evolving. Matter in its ultimate form is energy. The goal of yoga is to turn the body into solid energy. – Hatha Yoga Pradipika

Namaste means "the divinity within me salutes the divinity within you."

http://www.greenmedinfo.com/article/biological-significance-piezoelectricity-relation-acupuncture-hatha-yoga-osteopathic-medicin

Yoga

http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/2491  

Benefits

Strengthens the wrists and arms

Tones the abdominal muscles

Contraindications and Cautions

Avoid this pose if you have any wrist, elbow, or shoulder injuries.

Eight-Angle Pose

Astavakrasana

(ahsh-tah-vah-krahs-anna)

asta = eight

vakra = bent, curved

Step by Step

Stand in Tadasana (Mountain Pose), with your feet separated a bit wider than usual. Exhale, bend forward to Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend), press your hands to the floor outside your feet. Then with your knees slightly bent, slip your right arm to the inside and then behind your right leg, and finally press the hand on the floor just outside your right foot. Work your right arm across the back of the right knee, until the knee is high up on the back of your right shoulder.

Brace your shoulder against the knee and slide your left foot to the right. Cross the left ankle in front of the right and hook the ankles. Lean slightly to the left, taking more weight on your left arm, and begin to lift your feet a few inches off the floor.

With the right leg supported on the shoulder, exhale and bend your elbows. Lean your torso forward and lower it toward parallel to the floor; at the same time, straighten your knees and extend your legs out to the right, parallel to the floor (and perpendicular to your torso). Squeeze your upper right arm between your thighs. Use that pressure to help twist your torso to the left. Keep your elbows in close to the torso. Look at the floor.

Hold for 30 seconds to a minute. Then straighten your arms slowly, lift your torso back to upright, bend your knees, unhook your ankles, and return your feet to the floor. Stand back and rest in Uttanasana for a few breaths. Then repeat the pose for the same length of time to the left.

Poetry

Horizon’s Place And Time Meet by Cara E. Moore Chapbook

Poem from this collection http://www.gaias-garden.co.uk/library/ACheerfulCanvas.html  

Paperback version of Horizon’s Place And Time Meet: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2011093/?utm_source=badge&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=140x240  

Amazon link http://www.amazon.co.uk/Horizons-Place-Time-Meet-%20Collection/dp/0955539404/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1272790461&sr=8-1-catcorr  For Ebook download Direct Link: http://store.payloadz.com/go/?id=25453  

Lines Written in Early Spring

By William Wordsworth

I heard a thousand blended notes,

While in a grove I sate reclined,

In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts

Bring sad thoughts to the mind.

To her fair works did Nature link

The human soul that through me ran;

And much it grieved my heart to think

What man has made of man.

Through primrose tufts, in that green bower,

The periwinkle trailed its wreaths;

And ’tis my faith that every flower

Enjoys the air it breathes.

The birds around me hopped and played,

Their thoughts I cannot measure:--

But the least motion which they made

It seemed a thrill of pleasure.

The budding twigs spread out their fan,

To catch the breezy air;

And I must think, do all I can,

That there was pleasure there.

If this belief from heaven be sent,

If such be Nature’s holy plan,

Have I not reason to lament

What man has made of man?

Music

Cara E. Moore http://www.reverbnation.com/controller/audio_player/detachable_player/artist_487603?autoPlay=true

http://shootingpeople.org/cards/caraemoore  

Vocal Training

http://www.mostentertaining.com/tutors/cara/

http://musicaltheatre.suite101.com/article.cfm/vocal-training-posture-and-warm-ups-key-to-best-performance

Aretha Franklin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi6dqhi8Ptw

Natural Woman Aretha Franklin

Lookin' out on the mornin' rain I used to feel uninspired

And when I knew I had to face another day

Oh it made me feel so tired

Before the day I met you

Life was so unkind

But you're the key to my peace of mind

Cause you make me feel

You make me feel

You make me feel like a natural woman

When my soul was in the lost and found

You came along to claim it

And didn't know just what was wrong with me

Oh till your kiss helped me name it

Now I'm no longer doubtful

Of what I'm livin' for

Cause if I make you happy I don't need to do more

chorus

Oh baby what you've done to me

You make me feel so good inside

And I just wanna be close to you

Because you make me feel so alive

You make me feel (X3)

Like a natural woman

Crystal Arts And Health Blog

Topics that will be covered are Crystal Healing, Herbalism, Yoga, Music, Poetry, The Arts and activities of Crystal Arts And Health http://www.crystalartsandhealth.org.uk/  

For those with a Kindle this blog can be located at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002FQJHC4  

New Online training courses in Crystal Healing and Herbalism are available at http://crystalartsandhealth.coggno.com/shop  (Accredited by World Metaphysical Association)

My book Crystal Healing & The Chakra System covers the Chakra system, Crystal identification and uses, making crystal essences and meditation with crystals. Is available as an ebook from http://store.payloadz.com/go/?id=239922 or as a paperback http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2273371/?utm_source=badge&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=140x240  

My book, Herbal Primer, newly released, covers herbal action classification, herbal identification, herbal preparation and recipes, including herbal teas, incense and potpourri. Is available as an ebook from http://store.payloadz.com/go/?id=796359 or as a paperback http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2298804/?utm_source=badge&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=140x240

I am an Herbalism and Crystal Healing Practitioner and have a line of products Crystal Essence TM that combine, aromatherapy, herbal products and crystal essences for "Holistic Wellbeing for Auric and Physical Body"

See http://www.crystalartsandhealth.org.uk/ for the new Spring/Summer Catalogue and for the new products in the e-shop. We have started making shaving soaps, solid shampoo soaps, and baby products, colognes, perfumes and make-ups. There are also lots of new fun shapes for soaps, perfect for gift bags and wedding and event favours. New Crystal Essence TM Chrysanthemum shaped handmade soap makes a lovely spring or summer gift. In Feng Shui Chrysanthemum brings laughter and happiness into the home. Herbal Gardening Soap is also in stock, with white maize, pumice and clay it gets hands super clean and moisturizers at the same time, lovely orange essential oil scent.

There is a new category called aromatherapy oils and incense available on the online shop with Litha oil, with chamomile, sandalwood, rose and lavender, the combination promotes health, love and prosperity. Hand blended Beltane incense, used in handfasting rituals and house blessing incense are also available. Also new are hand made beeswax melts available in uplifting Bergamont and Orange, Calming Rose and Lavender and summer time Citronella.

Check out the 10% off paycodes coupon for paypal purchases. Code is t2e6g When using online shop basket when the total amount is known, go to paycode link, put in code, click general unless ebay purchase, the amount due and shipping and then you will be redirected to paypal checkout where the 10% will be taken off purchase price

Crystal Healing

http://www.suite101.com/content/recycled-glass-art-a297478

New squidoo lens about crystal healing and the chakra system http://www.squidoo.com/crystalartsandhealth  

Using Crystals and Yoga Meditation to Detox Stress http://chakrayoga.suite101.com/article.cfm/using-crystals-and-yoga-meditation-to-heal-and-detox-stress  

http://www.suite101.com/profile.cfm/caraemoore

http://www.brighthub.com/members/caramoore.aspx

Lunar Crystals

The moon represents emotion and powerful instincts, patterns, ancestral and karmic inheritances. For all moon signs it is recommended to meditate with a bloodstone at the full moon to uncover hidden unfulfilled desires that are controlling your life.

It is possible to reprogram patterns of behavior and facilitate healthy sources of nurturing.

Yellow Jasper

Endurance, promotes perseverance and tenacity. Helps digestive experiences, beat frustrating experiences, builds up stable long-term immune protection, purifies and firms up connective tissues

Michael Gienger, Healing Crystals

Herbalism

Article on Radiation

http://www.susunweed.com/Article_Surviving_Radiation.htm  

http://www.squidoo.com/Herbalprimer

Herbal Articles by Cara E Moore

http://www.suite101.com/profile.cfm/caraemoore

"These are the things I know: You always throw spilled salt over your left shoulder, plant rosemary at your gate, keep lavender for luck and fall in love whenever possible." ~Alice Hoffman, Practical Magic http://www.alicehoffman.com/hoffman-bio.htm  

Useful herb resource for vitamin and herb interactions:

http://www.baldwins.co.uk/perl/go.pl/healthnotes.html?%2fuk%2fassets%2fa-z-index%2fa-to-z-index-of-vitamin-and-herb-interactions%2f%7edefault  

Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum)

Demulcent, anti-tussive, laxative, emollient. Used in chest infections, poultice in pleurisy, pulmonary condition, boils, carbuncles, shingles and psoriasis, purgative for constipation. Dosage: Pour a cup of boiling water onto 2 - 3 teaspoonful of dried herb and infuse for 10-15 minutes, drink in morning and evening.

Herbal Primer, Cara E. Moore

Yoga

http://hatha-yoga.suite101.com/article.cfm/yoga-practice-routine-for-office-workers

The two forces of mind and prana maintain the rhythm of life and consciousness. Everything in the universe is evolving. Matter in its ultimate form is energy. The goal of yoga is to turn the body into solid energy. – Hatha Yoga Pradipika

Namaste means "the divinity within me salutes the divinity within you."

http://www.greenmedinfo.com/article/biological-significance-piezoelectricity-relation-acupuncture-hatha-yoga-osteopathic-medicin

http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/688

Camel Pose

Ustrasana

(oosh-TRAHS-anna)

ustra = camel

Benefits

Stretches the entire front of the body, the ankles, thighs and groins,

Abdomen and chest, and throat

Stretches the deep hip flexors (psoas)

Strengthens back muscles

Improves posture

Stimulates the organs of the abdomen and neck

Contraindications and Cautions

High or low blood pressure

Migraine

Insomnia

Serious low back or neck injury

Step by Step

Kneel on the floor with your knees hip width and thighs perpendicular to the floor. Rotate your thighs inward slightly, narrow your hip points, and firm but don't harden your buttocks. Imagine that you're drawing your sitting bones up, into your torso. Keep your outer hips as soft as possible. Press your shins and the tops of your feet firmly into floor.

Rest your hands on the back of your pelvis, bases of the palms on the tops of the buttocks, fingers pointing down. Use your hands to spread the back pelvis and lengthen it down through your tail bone. Then lightly firm the tail forward, toward the pubis. Make sure though that your front groins don't "puff" forward. To prevent this, press your front thighs back, countering the forward action of your tail. Inhale and lift your heart by pressing the shoulder blades against your back ribs.

Now lean back against the firmness of the tail bone and shoulder blades. For the time being keep your head up, chin near the sternum, and your hands on the pelvis. Beginners probably won't be able to drop straight back into this pose, touching the hands to the feet simultaneously while keeping the thighs perpendicular to the floor. If you need to, tilt the thighs back a little from the perpendicular and minimally twist to one side to get one hand on the same-side foot. Then press your thighs back to perpendicular, turn your torso back to neutral, and touch the second hand to its foot. If you're not able to touch your feet without compressing your lower back, turn your toes under and elevate your heels.

See that your lower front ribs aren't protruding sharply toward the ceiling, which hardens the belly and compresses the lower back. Release the front ribs and lift the front of the pelvis up, toward the ribs. Then lift the lower back ribs away from the pelvis to keep the lower spine as long as possible. Press your palms firmly against your soles (or heels), with the bases of the palms on the heels and the fingers pointing toward the toes. Turn your arms outwardly so the elbow creases face forward, without squeezing the shoulder blades together. You can keep your neck in a relatively neutral position, neither flexed nor extended, or drop your head back. But be careful not to strain your neck and harden your throat.

Stay in this pose anywhere from 30 seconds to a minute. To exit, bring your hands onto the front of your pelvis, at the hip points. Inhale and lift the head and torso up by pushing the hip points down, toward the floor. If your head is back, lead with your heart to come up, not by jutting the chin toward the ceiling and leading with your brain. Rest in Child's Pose for a few breaths. Poetry

Horizon’s Place And Time Meet by Cara E. Moore Chapbook

Poem from this collection http://www.gaias-garden.co.uk/library/ACheerfulCanvas.html  

Paperback version of Horizon’s Place And Time Meet: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2011093/?utm_source=badge&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=140x240  

Amazon link http://www.amazon.co.uk/Horizons-Place-Time-Meet-%20Collection/dp/0955539404/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1272790461&sr=8-1-catcorr  For Ebook download Direct Link: http://store.payloadz.com/go/?id=25453  

794

Emily Dickenson

A Drop Fell on the Apple Tree —

Another — on the Roof —

A Half a Dozen kissed the Eaves —

And made the Gables laugh —

A few went out to help the Brook

That went to help the Sea —

Myself Conjectured were they Pearls —

What Necklace could be —

The Dust replaced, in Hoisted Roads —

The Birds jocoser sung —

The Sunshine threw his Hat away —

The Bushes — spangles flung —

The Breezes brought dejected Lutes —

And bathed them in the Glee —

Then Orient showed a single Flag,

And signed the Fete away —

Music

Cara E. Moore http://www.reverbnation.com/controller/audio_player/detachable_player/artist_487603?autoPlay=true  

http://shootingpeople.org/cards/caraemoore

Vocal Training

http://www.mostentertaining.com/tutors/cara/  

http://musicaltheatre.suite101.com/article.cfm/vocal-training-posture-and-warm-ups-key-to-best-performance

Donna Summer

http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/video/youtube/search/donna+summer+macarthur+park/video/p1kPkCOXE2c&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Macarthur Park 1978

Spring was never waiting for us, dear

It ran one step ahead

As we followed in the dance

Between the parted pages we were pressed,

In love's hot, fevered iron

Like a striped pair of pants

CHORUS

MacArthur's Park is melting in the dark

All the sweet, green icing flowing down...

Someone left my cake out in the rain

I don't think that I can take it

'cause it took so long to bake it

And I'll never have that recipe again

Oh, no!

I recall the yellow cotton dress

Foaming like a wave

On the ground around your knees

The birds, like tender babies in your hands

And the old men playing Chinese checkers by the trees

CHORUS

MacArthur's Park is melting in the dark

All the sweet, green icing flowing down...

Someone left the cake out in the rain

I don't think that I can take it

'cause it took so long to bake it

And I'll never have that recipe again

Oh, no!

Oh, no

No, no

Oh NO!!