Hippocrates and the common Cold~

More than 1,000 years ago Hippocrates described the common cold, now I'm not going into the treatments used over the centuries because you will retreat to a closet never to be seen again.

We have since learned that colds and flu are caused by tiny pathogens that appear to be impervious to all manner of treatment. The only offense, is a good defense.

We can up our defenses in less than a month, this will help us to stay healthier during the winter when colds/flu are running through every vein of society.

I'll be sharing a tip every day for 30 days...so make a plan to do something really good and long lasting for your better health.

First step is be aggressive with your health care provider...if they don't suggest, then request...know what you need/want/or could be missing, and insist on the exploration of finding it.

One most important rule to good health is our diet.

Fresh fruit, vegetables, and lean unprocessed meat is the very core of being on the road to long lasting health. All things in moderation and some things totally banned has to be part of the process.

Herbs in many forms-teas, herbal meds, essential oils, and culinary are nothing but a plus to any lifestyle.
They are so flexible and adaptable, a really good thing~

Is it easy...not all the time, but neither is being sick~

Today's tip is:

Because we are exposed to less sunshine during the winter many are Vitamin D deficient, leading to a stronger chance of contracting a cold/flu when one is exposed. When we are lacking in Vitamin D our immunity is decreased in general.

There is a test you can ask for from your health care provider to know if your Vitamin D levels are low.

Don't assume just because you get plenty sunshine that you are good to go...no one can get more sun than I do on a daily basis and I was very low in my D levels.

Grab a not pad and jot down things that you wish to know more about...research, ask here, and by all means take it with you when you visit your doctor.

I use a Homeopathic doctor, so if you are using a traditional medical doctor you will no doubt get different information than I do.
There are now some medical doctors who are bringing integrative methods into their practices, don't give up, search until you find what is right and will bring healing and long lasting results...not just symptom treatments.

I hope to see you often and my wish is to leave you with something that is useful...and I always learn from your input.

Thanks for reading and Happy Holiday Season to you all~

Bea Kunz

Day 30-Celebration of the Blogging project~

WOW is the right word for this project.
It came at a time of lull in my blogging and I think for others too.

Looking around it is easy to see that for whatever reason many networks, blogs, websites, etc., are going through some form of transition. Some are even falling by the wayside....it is a time to count blessings and go forward, with caution perhaps...but forward indeed.

I'm celebrating the many good friends who showed their spirit by participating in this project, Susan for spearheading and keeping it alive and interesting.

I've challenged myself and hopefully you will also....to use this new vein of energy to explore the web and find ways to bring new life to our forum at WIN and to our businesses.

Thanks for the "dance" Susan.....such fun~

Happy Holidays and the most beautiful Christmas to you all~

Bea Kunz

PS: A bit of herb info for the holidays~

Cinnamon and Neroli oil ( orange ) are two of my winter favorites.

Cinnamon-the bark, oil and twigs all offer properties of healing as well as flavor.

Add bits of bark to your tea blends.

Cinnamon oil is wonderful to massage arthritic joints or strained muscles. ( dilute with a few drops of almond or sunflower oil for sensitive skin.)

Dissolve about 5 drops in boiling water and inhale the steam for coughs and respiratory irritation.

Neroli Oil-One or two drops to a good skin cream for any skin condition.

Orange peel can be dried and added to your tea blends for nervous conditions and digestive upsets.

And...you can always visit the Sage Hill Farms website and try our Holiday blend or the Chia blend...both have these wonderful ingredients and will add a warm and festive element to your winter hibernation period.

www.sagehillfarmsandvintagestore.com

Day 27, 28, and 29~30 Days of Blogging with Susan Loughrin

My (our-Sage Hill Farms) "growth" during the past year has been in many different directions. There was a period of trying to fill all the demands that were being presented to us, I quickly discovered how far off my well laid plan I was allowing myself to be pulled. It was time to rethink, reconnect, and reaffirm my (our)purpose for starting this project 7 years ago, that being to stay true to the connection with nature that brings joy and satisfaction to the heart, mind, and soul.

The Journey for the coming year will be better connected to that purpose.
profit is a real desire to be striven for in any business venture, but...when profit becomes the goal void of the guidelines that keep one centered in the purpose...this is not a good and lasting thing.

(Discovery's")Have been many-from ways to better use my time to how saying no can bring peace of mind and add yet another blessing to the end of the day.

Make December DO-able~it's a Divine time of year~

Bea Kunz

Day 26~30 Days of Blogging with Susan Loughrin~

The "Seasons"...each have a beautiful and very different purpose.
And the best part is, they all have an underlying, ongoing connection that pulls them together as one "journey." With-out the spring we would have no summer, and round and round it goes.

But...the question was, " What do I like most about the season we are now in?"

Aside from all the personal happiness it brings to me and those I love by simply bringing to the front view all the rituals that weaves us together as a family thread; I can't help but see, feel, and participate in the "willingness" to operate in another realm of awareness. It seems that the majority of the population becomes so much more aware of others, their needs, and what "i" can do to make a difference.

Happy Holidays~

Bea Kunz

Day 25-30 Days of Blogging with Susan Loughrin~

Blogging in the early stages was very intimidating to me.

Some of you will recall how Heidi Caswell kinda took us all under her wing and together we learned the basics of blogging.

Thank you Heidi...

What I knew then was I wanted my blog to be an extension of my website, but a little less formal...what I know now is my blog can and is, that and more.

Blogging is such an easy form of communicating our ideas in any form we feel comfortable with.

And, just remember, even though I may from time to time stray into other subjects...The Beatitudes is still all about herbs and herbal goodness.

Make hot herbal tea part of your holiday celebrations...yummy!

"TummyTime" Tea is perfect for the times when we may over indulge in the great foods of the festive offerings. A blending of Thyme, Ginger and Fennel...soothes and relaxes the digestive process.

Visit the website for other choices.

Happy Holidays~

Bea Kunz

Day 24-30 Days of Blogging with Susan Loughrin~

I think rituals are a part of all our lives, many times without even being aware of same.

I too start each day with a prayer for guidance and protection for those who are more vulnerable than I, and a random verse from the Bible.

I also read a few pages from a book I received from one of our long time RYZE/WIN members last year, Pastor Rebecca Simmons. The book is entitled "Pump Up The Power"...wonderful little book of Affirmations and Power Nuggets. The book is promoting Inspiration and Motivation from a spiritual view,

I never get tired of reading from Rebecca's book.

And now...my time is up for this time of daily do's...got errands to run and things to accomplish ~

Happy day everyone !

Bea Kunz

Day 23-30 Days of Blogging with Susan Loughrin~

This is the time of year I use to reflect on the past year and make the needed changes to make the coming year better.

This is my wish "always. " Dear God, guide me to be a better example to everyone in my life in the coming year."

Bea Kunz