Crystal Arts & Health

Saturday, 28 August 2010

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

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.

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 soon as a paperback.

I am an Herbalist 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 Autumn/Winter Catalogue and for the new products in the e-shop. We have started making shaving soaps, solid shampoo soaps, and baby products and there are lots of new fun shapes for soaps, perfect for gift bags and wedding and event favours.

Crystal Healing

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

Summer Solstice to Mabon http://www.brighthub.com/society/religion-spirituality/articles/78877.aspx

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.

Moon in Libra

Rose Quartz – gentle, loving energy, relationship-oriented. Attracts love, promotes beauty, peace and harmony.

Positive traits - Co-operation, diplomacy, desire for tranquil life.

Aquamarine - promotes harmony.

Herbalism

http://herbalmedicine.suite101.com/article.cfm/herbal-remedies-for-frostbite-and-poor-circulation

http://www.suite101.com/content/herbal-remedies-for-stress-and-sleep-a274726

http://www.suite101.com/content/herbal-remedies-for-hayfever-and-colds-a274380

http://www.squidoo.com/Herbalprimer

Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis)

Aloe vera extracts have antibacterial and antifungal properties, used as a moisturizer and for burn treatment. Internal intake of Aloe vera has been linked with improved blood glucose levels in diabetics, and with lower blood lipids in hyperlipidaemic patients and those with acute hepatitis (liver disease). Oral Aloe vera gel may reduce symptoms and inflammation in patients with ulcerative colitis. Used topically and internally for treatment of skin conditions such as eczema.

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

The Plough

Develops elasticity in the spine
Strengthens and relieves tension in the back, abdomen and neck
Helps reduce weigh in and firms muscles and skin in the legs, thighs, hips and abdomen.

Lie flat on back with arms at the side. Allow body to go limp, close eyes, breathe normally.
Turn palms downward so they press against floor, bring legs together and tense leg and abdominal muscles.
Slowly raise your legs up into the air until they are at a right angle with the floor.
Keep your knees stiff, press down hard on the floor with your palms and swing your legs back over your head.
Continue to push down on the floor with your hands and keep your knees straight. Slowly lower your legs behind you towards the floor as far as possible. Stop when this movement becomes a strain and hold in the extreme position for 20 seconds. Work over the next few weeks so your legs reach the floor which is the ultimate position and hold this position for 30 seconds.
To come out of this posture, bend your legs at the knees and bring the knees close to your head. Roll forward and arch your neck so that you can keep the back of your head and upper back on the floor.
When your back is resting on the floor, extend your legs straight out into the air and slowly lower them to the floor.
Allow your body to go completely limp and rest for at least 1 minute.

Poetry

Alfred Tennyson

http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/famous/tennyson/lord.html

A Farewell

Flow down, cold rivulet, to the sea,

Thy tribute wave deliver:

No more by thee my steps shall be,

For ever and for ever.

Flow, softly flow, by lawn and lea,

A rivulet then a river;

No where by thee my steps shall be,

For ever and for ever.

But here will sigh thine alder tree,

And here thine aspen shiver;

And here by thee will hum the bee,

For ever and for ever.

A thousand suns will stream on thee,

A thousand moons will quiver;

But not by thee my steps shall be,

For ever and for ever.

by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

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

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

Amazon link

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Horizons-Place-Time-Meet-Collection/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

Music

Vocal training

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

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

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

Barbara Streisand

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwppplxq0yo&feature=related

People,

People who need people,

Are the luckiest people in the world

We're children, needing other children

And yet letting a grown-up pride

Hide all the need inside

Acting more like children than children

Lovers are very special people

They're the luckiest people in the world

With one person one very special person

A feeling deep in your soul

Says you were half now you're whole

No more hunger and thirst

But first be a person who needs people

People who need people

Are the luckiest people in the world

With one person one very special person

No more hunger and thirst

But first be a person who needs people

People who need people

Are the luckiest people in the world...

"People" Song Lyrics

(Performed by Barbara Streisand)

Monday, 23 August 2010

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

Crystal Healing

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

Summer Solstice to Mabon http://www.brighthub.com/society/religion-spirituality/articles/78877.aspx

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

Lunar Crystals

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

Moon in Virgo

Okenite – supports the conscious manifestation of higher energies on the earth. Reinforces cyclic nature, nothing stays the same. Positive traits – altruistic, caring, excellent memory, practical, ability to organize. Blue Topaz balances the need to be of service with own needs. Amethyst helps to set realistic goals.

Herbalism

http://herbalmedicine.suite101.com/article.cfm/herbal-remedies-for-frostbite-and-poor-circulation

http://www.squidoo.com/Herbalprimer

Alkanet Root (Alkana tinctoria)

Root used as a dye.

Recipe for lip gloss: from Herbmoonhollow

Luscious Lips

2tsp alkanet root

8oz almond or grapeseed oil
2oz beeswax
1 tbsp honey
Orange essential oil

Simmer alkanet in oil for about 15-20 minutes, or until the oil has turned a deep red/black colour. The deeper the colour the redder the oil will be when strained and bottled. Strain, add beeswax, honey & essential oil.

Yoga

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

Alternate Leg Pull

Stretches and strengthens the tendons, ligaments and muscles of the legs and feet..
Reduces and prevents flabbiness in the abdomen and thighs

Develops the back in the lumbar and shoulder areas
Sit on the floor with legs extended straight out in front of you with feet together and back of knees touching the floor.
Bend your right leg at the knee and bring the foot toward you so that you can take hold of it with both hands.
Place the sole of your right foot against the upper inside of yor left thigh, wit right heel drawn as close to your groin as is possible.
In slow-motion, bend forward and take hold of the most extreme part of your leg that you can hold comfortable. (may be knee, calf, ankle or foot)
Bend your elbows outward slightly and hold onto your leg with your hands, pull gently and slowly forward, lowering your forehead as close you to your left knee as possible without strain. Make sure the back of your left knee is touching the floor. Breath slowly and close your eyes. Remain without motion for 20 seconds working up to 30 seconds over a couple of weeks.
When you have completed with your left leg, slowly extend the right leg straight out before you. Now bend the left leg at the knee and bring it toward you so that you can take hold of your left foot with both hands. Repeat movements for this side. Do once on each side.

Poetry

Samuel Daniel

http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/famous/daniel/samuel.html

But Love Whilst That Thou Mayst Be Loved Again

But love whilst that thou mayst be loved again,

Now whilst thy May hath filled thy lap with flowers,
Now whilst thy beauty bears without a stain;
Now use the summer smiles ere winter lours.
And whilst thou spread'st unto the rising sun
The fairest flower that ever saw the light,
Now joy thy time before thy sweet be done;
And, Delia, think thy morning must have night,
And that thy brightness sets at length to west,
When thou wilt close up that which now thou show'st,
And think the same becomes thy fading best,
Which then shall most inveil and shadow most.
Men do not weigh the stalk for that it was,
When once they find her flower, her glory, pass.

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

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

Amazon link

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Horizons-Place-Time-Meet-Collection/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

Music

Vocal training

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

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

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

Mariah Carey

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0habxsuXW4g&feature=related

We Belong Together Lyrics

Artist (Band) :Mariah Carey

I didn't mean it

When I said I didn't love you so
I should have held on tight
I never should've let you go
I didn't know nothing
I was stupid
I was foolish
I was lying to myself
I couldn't have fathomed that I would ever
Be without your love
Never imagined I'd be
Sitting here beside myself

'Guess I didn't know you

'Guess I didn't know me
But I thought I knew everything
I never felt
The feeling that I'm feeling
Now that I don't
Hear your voice
Or have your touch and kiss your lips
'Cause I don't have a choice
Oh, what I wouldn't give
To have you lying by my side
Right here, 'cause baby

[Chorus:]

When you left

I lost a part of me
It's still so hard to believe
Come back baby please, 'cause
We belong together
Who else am I gonna lean on
When times get rough?
Who's gonna talk to me on the phone
Till the sun comes up?
Who's gonna take your place?
There ain't nobody better
Oh baby, baby
We belong together
I can't sleep at night
When you are on my mind
Bobby Womack's on the radio
Singing to me
'If you think you're lonely now'
Wait a minute
This is too deep, too deep
I gotta change the station
So I turn the dial
Trying to catch a break
And then I hear Babyface
I only think of you
And it's breaking my heart
I'm trying to keep it together
But I'm falling apart
I'm feeling all out of my element
I'm throwing things
Crying
Trying to figure out
Where the hell I went wrong
The pain reflected in this song
Ain't even half of what
I'm feeling inside
I need you
Need you back in my life (in my life, in my life), baby

[Chorus]

Baby!

[Repeat chorus]

When you left

I lost a part of me
It's still so hard to believe
Come back, baby, please, 'cause
We belong together
Who am I gonna lean on
When times get rough?
Who's gonna talk to me on the phone
Till the sun comes up?
Who's gonna take your place?
There ain't nobody better.
Oh baby, baby
We belong together

Saturday, 14 August 2010

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

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

Summer Solstice to Mabon http://www.brighthub.com/society/religion-spirituality/articles/78877.aspx

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

Lunar Crystals

Moon in Leo

Hiddenite – provides encouragement in difficult times, can be worn constantly to rejuvenate energies. Positive traits – generous, affectionate and warm hearted, loyal, charismatic, confident, creative. Ametrine transforms loyalty to positive situations. Rhodochrosite helps with nurturing yourself and expression.

Herbalism

http://herbalmedicine.suite101.com/article.cfm/herbal-remedies-for-frostbite-and-poor-circulation

http://www.squidoo.com/Herbalprimer

Alfalfa is rich in many nutrients which includes calcium, potassium, iron and vitamins C, D, E and K. Restores strength to the sick and weak. Used to treat digestive weaknesses. Alfalfa seed sprouts have cooling properties used for disorders related to heat and inflammation. Used for treatment for cystitis, lowering fevers and lowering cholesterol, diabetes, ulcers, arthritis and rheumatic problems and lower back ache.

Yoga

Relieves tension and develops the entire back through a convex stretching movement.
Develops chest and bust.
Helps to reduce weight in the abdomen, hips and thighs.
Aids in improving and maintaining a correct posture.

The Bow is the counter movement to the Locust.

When the locust is finished, lie on your abdomen with your cheek resting on the floor and arms at sides.
Turn your head to rest your chin on the floor.
Slowly bend your legs at your knees and bring your feet up toward your back.
Reach back with arms and carefully take hold of both feet. Grasp one foot and then the other if it is easier. Once you are able to hold your feet, make sure your chin is on the floor.
Breathe normally. Raise first your knees and then your trunk from the floor as far as possible without strain. Keep head back and bring knees together. Hold for 10 seconds. (working up to 15 seconds over the course of a couple weeks)
Slowly come out of the posture by lowering your knees to touch the floor, then allow chin to touch the floor. Then release your feet and return them slowly to the floor. Rest your arms back at your sides.
Rest your cheek on the floor and relax.

Do three rounds following the locust position each time.

Poetry

William Butler Yeats
http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/famous/yeats/william.html

The Ragged Wood

O, hurry, where by water, among the trees,

The delicate-stepping stag and his lady sigh,
When they have looked upon their images
Would none had ever loved but you and I!

Or have you heard that sliding silver-shoed

Pale silver-proud queen-woman of the sky,
When the sun looked out of his golden hood?
O, that none ever loved but you and I!

O hurry to the ragged wood, for there

I will drive all those lovers out and cry
O, my share of the world, O, yellow hair!
No one has ever loved but you and I.

by William Butler Yeats

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

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

Amazon link

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Horizons-Place-Time-Meet-Collection/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

Music

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

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

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZPmZ64m3_4&feature=player_embedded

Mama Cass (Cass Elliot)

http://www.casselliot.com/index.htm

DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME
(Kahn-Schwandt-Andre)

Stars shining bright above you

Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
Birds singin' in the sycamore tree
Dream a little dream of me

Say nighty-night and kiss me

Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Dream a little dream of me

Stars fading but I linger on dear

Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn dear
Just saying this

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you

Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me

------ piano ------

Stars fading but I linger on dear

Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn dear
Just saying this

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you

Sweet dreams that leave all worries far behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me

Saturday, 7 August 2010

Crystal Arts & 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

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 and there are lots of new fun shapes for soaps, perfect for gift bags and wedding and event favours.

Crystal Healing

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

Summer Solstice to Mabon http://www.brighthub.com/society/religion-spirituality/articles/78877.aspx

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

Lunar Crystals

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

Moon in Cancer

Anhydrite

Controls fluid balance, oedema. Releases attachments to the past, fosters connection to the divine.

Positive traits of this moon, caring and nurturing, strong family focus and loyalty, meeting emotional needs. Intuition crystal is Moonstone, Chalcedony, nurturing. Carnelian helps let go of the past. Jade provides protection for the home.

Herbalism

http://herbalmedicine.suite101.com/article.cfm/herbal-remedies-for-frostbite-and-poor-circulation

http://www.squidoo.com/Herbalprimer

Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria)

Astringent, tonic,diuretic, vulnerary, cholagogue. A bitter tonic of the digestive system and liver, used in treatment of diarrhoea for children and mucous colitis. Traditional used as a “Spring Tonic” to wake up the digestive system. Used for urinary incontinence and cystitis. As a gargle for sore throats, Laryngitis, ointment for healing wounds and bruises. Dosage: Pour a cup of boiling water onto 1-2 tsp of the dried herb and infuse 10-15 minutes, drink x 3 a day.

Yoga

Develops and strengthens the abdomen, legs, buttocks and arms.
Improves the blood circulation.
Helps reduce weight in the thighs and hops and makes skin taut and firm.
Stimulates the thyroid, liver, intestines, kidneys and reproductive organs and glands.

The Locust is a counter movement of the Cobra and Neck Movements.

When you have finished the Neck movements and are again lying on your abdomen with checks resting on the floor and arms at your sides.

Turn your head and rest your chin on the floor.
Make fists with both hands and place them thumbs down near your sides.
Inhale so that your lungs are about half full and chest is slightly expanded. Retain the air in your lungs.
Holding the air, push down with your fists and lift your legs as far from the floor as you can with your knees held as straight as possible. Throw the weight of your legs up towards and your chin and balance yourself with your chin and both fists. Hold for 5 seconds.
Slowly return your legs to the floor and exhale through your nose. Control this movement and do not allow the air to rush out.
Rest your check on the floor and relax.
Repeat Cobra and Neck Movements and the lotus for a set of three times. Work up to 10 second holds over the course of weeks.

Poetry

E. E. Cummings

http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/famous/cummings/ee.html

o sweet spontaneous

o sweet spontaneous

earth how often have
the
doting
fingers of
prurient philosophers pinched
and
poked
thee, has the naughty thumb
of science prodded
thy beauty.
how often have religions taken
thee upon their scraggy knees
squeezing and

buffeting thee that thou mightest conceive gods

(but true to the incomparable
couch of death thy
rhythmic
lover
thou answerest
them only with spring)

by E. E. Cummings

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

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

Amazon link

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Horizons-Place-Time-Meet-Collection/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

Music

Vocal training

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

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

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

Judy Collins

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

JUDY COLLINS - Send In The Clowns (Live w/ lyrics)

LYRICS:

Isn't it rich?
Are we a pair?
Me here at last on the ground,
You in mid-air..
Where are the clowns?

Isn't it bliss?

Don't you approve?
One who keeps tearing around,
One who can't move...
Where are the clowns?
Send in the clowns.

Just when I'd stopped opening doors,

Finally knowing the one that I wanted was yours.
Making my entrance again with my usual flair
Sure of my lines...
No one is there.

Don't you love farce?

My fault, I fear.
I thought that you'd want what I want...
Sorry, my dear!
But where are the clowns
Quick - Send in the clowns
Don't bother, they're here.

Isn't it rich?

Isn't it queer?
Losing my timing this late in my career.
But where are the clowns?
There ought to be clowns...
Well, maybe next year.

Saturday, 31 July 2010

Crystal Arts & Health Blog

Topics that will be covered are Crystal Healing, Herbalism, Yoga, Music, Poetry, The Arts and activities of Crystal Arts & 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

Crystal Healing

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

Summer Solstice to Mabon http://www.brighthub.com/society/religion-spirituality/articles/78877.aspx

Lunar Crystals

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

Moon in Gemini

Apophyllite – links physical and spiritual realms, relieves stress, recognizing self-worth

Traits include excellent communicator, networking and strong intuition.

Herbalism

http://herbalmedicine.suite101.com/article.cfm/herbal-remedies-for-frostbite-and-poor-circulation

Colds and Flu: Elder Flower, Peppermint, Yarrow and Ginger

Ear infections: St. John’s Wort Oil, warm oil of Mullein. (infuse oil with Mullein, then drain)

Hayfever: Ephedra, Golden Rod, Golden Seal and Eyebright

The Throat: Red Sage

The Eye: Eyebright (Euphrasio officinalis)

Helpful in acute and chronic inflammation, stinging and weeping eyes as well as oversensitivity to light. Dosage: Pour a cup of boiling water onto 1 tsp of dried herb and infuse for 5-10 minutes drink x 3 a day. Compress: place a tsp of dried herb in half a litre of water and boil for 10 minutes, let cool slightly. Moisten a compress in the lukewarm liquid, wring out slightly and place over eyes.

Yoga

Abdominal lift

Positive affect on stomach, colon, intestines, liver, kidneys, gall bladder, pancreas, reproductive organs, glands.
Promotes peristaltic action relieving and preventing constipation
Reduces flabbiness in the waist, maintains resilience of the abdominal muscles, prevents abdomen from dropping

Exhale air from lungs. No air is to enter while the abdominal movement is being performed.
Place hands high on the thighs with finger of both hands pointing inward, knees are bent and body is in a slight squatting position.
Exhale all air from your lungs and hold it out and suck the abdomen inwards and upwards as if going through a deep breath.
Hold the lift for three seconds and attempt to snap the abdomen out using the abdominal muscles.
Repeat this movement without allowing the air to enter your lungs. Do 3 of these lifts with each exhalation.
When the movements are completed stand upright and breathe easily for a few moments. Go back into squatting movements and repeat. Do 15 movements in all (five sets of three). Add 1 movement each week, until reaching 5 movements during each exhalation. Do this 5 times, performing 25 movements in all.

Poetry

Sylvia Plath

http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/famous/plath/sylvia.html

Poppies in October

Even the sun-clouds this morning cannot manage such skirts.

Nor the woman in the ambulance
Whose red heart blooms through her coat so astoundingly --

A gift, a love gift

Utterly unasked for
By a sky

Palely and flamily

Igniting its carbon monoxides, by eyes
Dulled to a halt under bowlers.

O my God, what am I

That these late mouths should cry open
In a forest of frost, in a dawn of cornflowers.

by Sylvia Plath

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

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

Amazon link

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Horizons-Place-Time-Meet-Collection/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

Music

Vocal training

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

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

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

Aretha Franklin

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

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 I 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

Friday, 23 July 2010

Crystal Arts & Health Blog

Topics that will be covered are Crystal Healing, Herbalism, Yoga, Music, Poetry, The Arts and activities of Crystal Arts & 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

Crystal Healing

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

Summer Solstice to Mabon http://www.brighthub.com/society/religion-spirituality/articles/78877.aspx

Lunar Crystals

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

Moon in Taurus

Rutilated Quartz – earthy vitality, integrator of energy, lifts from the mundane, illuminates the soul, stimulates spiritual awareness.

Loyal, faithful and dependable, practical, endurance and strength- Peridot encourages the positive aspects of these moon’s qualities.

Herbalism

http://herbalmedicine.suite101.com/article.cfm/herbal-remedies-for-frostbite-and-poor-circulation

Peptic ulcer

Marshmallow Root, Comfrey Root, Slippery Elm.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Chamomile, Hops, Wild Yam, Fennel, Peppermint.

Liver and Pancreas
Milder hepatics, cholagogues and bitters help and support the action of the liver. Dandelion root, Vervain, Balmony and Milk Thistle.

Yoga

Alternative Nostril Breathing

Promotes sensation of tranquility, calmness in the body and mind.
Helps over come nervousness, anxiety and insomnia
Aid in relieving headaches

Close your right nostril by pressing it with your right thumb and exhale all air in your lungs through your left nostril.
Inhale slowly through your left nostril and attempt to fill your lungs in a count of 8 beats.
Press your left nostril closed with your ring finger so that both nostrils are now closed. Retain the air in your lungs for a count of 8 beats .
Open your right nostril gently releasing your thumb and attempt to exhale completely through your right nostril during a count of 8 beats.
Without pause, begin the next group of 8 beats and without moving our fingers began to inhale fully, this time though your right nostril.
Press the right nostril closed with your thumb so that both nostrils are now closed. Retain the air in your lungs during the next 8 beats.
Open your left nostril by gently releasing your ring finger and exhale through your left nostril during the next 8 beats. This is one complete round of this technique.
Without pause, begin the next round. Do 5 rounds.

Time for three parts

Inhalation: count of 8
Retention: count of 8
Exhalation: Count of 8

Poetry

Emily Bronte

http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/famous/bronte/sisters.html

The Night Is Darkening Round Me

The night is darkening round me,

The wild winds coldly blow;
But a tyrant spell has bound me,
And I cannot, cannot go.
The giant trees are bending
Their bare boughs weighed with snow;
The storm is fast descending,
And yet I cannot go.
Clouds beyond clouds above me,
Wastes beyond wastes below;
But nothing drear can move me:
I will not, cannot go.

by Emily Brontë

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

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

Amazon link
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Horizons-Place-Time-Meet-Collection/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

Music

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

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

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

Mariah Carey

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrkQGrOLosU&feature=related

Hero

Mariah Carey

There's a hero if you look inside your heart

You don't have to be afraid of what you are.
There's an answer if you reach into your soul
and the sorrow that you know will melt away

And then a hero comes along

with the strength to carry on
and you cast your fears aside
and you know you can survive.

So, when you feel like hope is gone

look inside you and be strong
and you'll finally see the truth
that a hero lies in you.

It's a long road when you face the world alone,

No one reaches out a hand for you to hold.
You can find love if you search within yourself
and the emptiness you felt will disappear.

And then a hero comes along

with the strength to carry on
and you cast your fears aside
and you know you can survive.

So, when you feel like hope is gone

look inside you and be strong
and you'll finally see the truth
that a hero lies in you.

oh, ohhh,Lord knows dreams are hard to follow,

But don't let anyone tear them away.
Hold on, there will be tomorrow,
In time you'll find the way

And then a hero comes along

with the strength to carry on
and you cast your fears aside
and you know you can survive.

So, when you feel like hope is gone

look inside you and be strong
and you'll finally see the truth
that a hero lies in you
that a hero lies in ... you
mmmm that a hero lies in.....you.

Saturday, 17 July 2010

Crystal Arts And Health Blog

New Online training courses in Crystal Healing and Herbalism are available at http://crystalartsandhealth.coggno.com/shop

Crystal Healing

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

Lunar Crystals

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

Snow Quartz – Positive energy amplification, helpful in reprogramming ingrained behavior patterns.

Ametrine – elevated spiritual vibrations and protection of amethyst, vibration of citrine.

Herbalism

Blood Pressure
Lime Blossom (Tilia europea) Has a reputation as a prophylactic against the development of arteriosclerosis and hypertension. Dosage: Pour a cup of boiling water onto 1 tsp of the blossoms and infuse for 10 minutes drink x 3 a day. For effect in fever, use 2-3 tsp. Wood betony will ease headaches due to high blood pressure. Garlic eaten raw daily will lower blood pressure.

Low blood pressure
Hyssops – balances both high and low blood pressure. Combine with cardiovascular tonic Hawthorn. Broom, Hawthorn Berries, Oats, Kola, Gentian and Wormwood.

Anaemia
Parsley, Nettles, Apricots and Pumpkin Seeds. Bitter herbs to aid the digestive process. Gentian, Condurango and Wormwood.

Yoga

Eye Exercises

Positive effect on optic nerve and muscles
Relieve tension and fatigue of eyes
Move eyes to 12 o’clock position without moving head.

Rest eyes on each number of clock till back up to twelve. Do 10 times, resting for a moment when reach 12 o’clock again.
When you have done 10 times, close eyes and rest several minutes. Do exercise counterclockwise 10 times.
When you have finished this movement 10 times, close eyes and rest several moments.

Poetry

Lewis Carroll

http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/famous/carroll/lewis.html

The Walrus And The Carpenter

"The sun was shining on the sea,

Shining with all his might:

He did his very best to make

The billows smooth and bright --

And this was odd, because it was

The middle of the night.

The moon was shining sulkily,

Because she thought the sun

Had got no business to be there

After the day was done --

"It's very rude of him," she said,

"To come and spoil the fun."

The sea was wet as wet could be,

The sands were dry as dry.

You could not see a cloud, because

No cloud was in the sky:

No birds were flying overhead --

There were no birds to fly.

The Walrus and the Carpenter

Were walking close at hand;

They wept like anything to see

Such quantities of sand:

`If this were only cleared away,'

They said, `it would be grand!'

`If seven maids with seven mops

Swept it for half a year,

Do you suppose,' the Walrus said,

`That they could get it clear?'

`I doubt it,' said the Carpenter,

And shed a bitter tear.

`O Oysters, come and walk with us!'

The Walrus did beseech.

`A pleasant walk, a pleasant talk,

Along the briny beach:

We cannot do with more than four,

To give a hand to each.'

The eldest Oyster looked at him,

But never a word he said:

The eldest Oyster winked his eye,

And shook his heavy head --

Meaning to say he did not choose

To leave the oyster-bed.

But four young Oysters hurried up,

All eager for the treat:

Their coats were brushed, their faces washed,

Their shows were clean and neat --

And this was odd, because, you know,

They hadn't any feet.

Four other Oysters followed them,

And yet another four;

And thick and fast they came at last,

And more, and more, and more --

All hopping through the frothy waves,

And scrambling to the shore.

The Walrus and the Carpenter

Walked on a mile or so,

And then they rested on a rock

Conveniently low:

And all the little Oysters stood

And waited in a row.

`The time has come,' the Walrus said,

`To talk of many things:

Of shoes -- and ships -- and sealing-wax --

Of cabbages -- and kings --

And why the sea is boiling hot --

And whether pigs have wings.'

`But wait a bit,' the Oysters cried,

`Before we have our chat;

For some of us are out of breath,

And all of us are fat!'

`No hurry!' said the Carpenter.

They thanked him much for that.

`A loaf of bread,' the Walrus said,

`Is what we chiefly need:

Pepper and vinegar besides

Are very good indeed --

Now if you're ready, Oysters dear,

We can begin to feed.'

`But not on us!' the Oysters cried,

Turning a little blue.

`After such kindness, that would be

A dismal thing to do!'

`The night is fine,' the Walrus said.

`Do you admire the view?

`It was so kind of you to come!

And you are very nice!'

The Carpenter said nothing but

`Cut us another slice:

I wish you were not quite so deaf --

I've had to ask you twice!'

It seems a shame,' the Walrus said,

`To play them such a trick,

After we've brought them out so far,

And made them trot so quick!'

The Carpenter said nothing but

`The butter's spread too thick!'

I weep for you,' the Walrus said:

`I deeply sympathize.'

With sobs and tears he sorted out

Those of the largest size,

Holding his pocket-handkerchief

Before his streaming eyes.

`O Oysters,' said the Carpenter,

`You've had a pleasant run!

Shall we be trotting home again?'

But answer came there none --

And this was scarcely odd, because

They'd eaten every one."

by Lewis Carroll

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

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

Amazon link

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Horizons-Place-Time-Meet-Collection/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

Music

Vocal training

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

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

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

Shakira

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFdap8CM5EM

Song lyrics : Underneath Your Clothes - Shakira

You're a song

Written by the hands of God

Don't get me wrong

'Cause this might sound

To you a bit odd

But you own the place

Where all my thoughts

Go hiding

And right under your clothes

Is where I find them

Underneath your clothes

There's an endless story

There's the man I chose

There's my territory

And all the things

I deserve

For being such

A good girl honey

'Cause of you

I forgot the

Smart ways to lie

Because of you

I'm running out of

Reasons to cry

When the friends are gone

When the party's over

We will still belong

To each other

Underneath your clothes

There's an endless story

There's the man I chose

There's my territory

And all the things

I deserve

For being such

A good girl honey

Underneath your clothes

There's an endless story

There's the man I chose

There's my territory

And all the things

I deserve

For being such a good girl, for being such a aay aay aay aaaaayy ahhh

I love you more than all

That's on the planet

Movin' talkin' walkin' breathin'

You know it's true

Oh baby it's so funny

You almost don't believe it

As every voice is hanging from the silence

Lamps are hanging from the ceiling

Like a lady tied to her manners

I'm tied up to this feeling

Underneath your clothes

There's an endless story

There's the man I chose

There's my territory

And all the things

I deserve

For being such

A good girl honey

Underneath your clothes

Wah-oh oh oh oh

There's the man I chose

There's my territory

And all the things

I deserve

For being such

A good girl

For being such

A good girl

ye...h

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