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Are you swimming in the sea of 2020? Here is your lifebuoy.

31/12/2020

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2021, Lifebuoy, New Year, Linda Ledwidge
​Are you swimming in the sea of 2020? Here is your lifebuoy.
​It will keep you afloat and moving in 2021.
You can choose to leave it on the beach for now or you can grab it with both hands, your choice.
As you move along in 2021, you will encounter driftwood and debris from 2020 and before. It will come in all shapes and sizes;
Disguised as
Anger, Guilt, Hate, Sadness

​Your lifebuoy will help you navigate around and away from it.
If you take the time to look, you will see the beauty and the Joy surrounding you.
​It is not disguised although the driftwood and debris can make it difficult to see clearly.
It looks like this
Health, Love, Joy, Harmony, Well-being, Peace
Hand of support
​At times it will be a challenge to avoid the debris, and that's ok.
When you feel overwhelmed by it all, I offer a hand of support
​ filled with 

Giving, Sharing, Caring
Remember, you will enjoy the journey better if you talk, share, smile, and laugh together. Together we share strength and hope.
Hands together
May you, your family and friends be Blessed With an Awesome Year Ahead.
Live, Love & Laugh!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! 
Linda 
Zooties
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~ Are You Killing the Thrill? ~

15/12/2020

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Is it fear or excitement?

                                        Is this Fear or Excitement? 
Feeling excitement is feeling fear with a KNOWN outcome.
Excitement is predictable fear.
​What is fear? What is excitement?
Is it fear or excitement?

Emotion: a strong feeling
E-motion: energy in motion


Excitement is predictable fear.
​Pretty much the same physiological process is at work in your body during excitement or fear except, when you are excited it activates the reward centre of your brain at the same time.


Everything that you feel is emotion (or E-motion) . What does that mean? 
The Latin derivative for the word emotion, emotere, literally means energy in motion.
You were born with a sixth sense–emotion.
Like your other five senses, this is not something you learned; emotion is the awareness you have which communicates satisfaction or dissatisfaction/ease or dis-ease.

Pivot point: Your emotions are your unique internal guidance system (Inner GPS), letting you know when you have disconnected from your inner knowing of what is right for you.

​Picture this scenario:
A child is visiting the fairground for the first time. All around him, he sees these incredible rides. It is so new and exciting. They get to the big wheel; it looks enormous. It is going round and round so fast. It is very high. All those people looking down on him seem so far away. As they approach the ticket gate, he feels something in his belly, a strange feeling. It is a strong feeling, different from anything he has ever felt in his 5 young years.
His mother, sensing the change in him, grips his hand tighter and says it’s ok, don’t feel scared. I am right by your side. I am keeping you safe. Oh, he thinks, I’m scared. So, this is how fear feels.

Another child is standing close by. He has the same sensations and feelings when he is looking at this gigantic wheel. His mother senses the change in him too, and as he grasps her hand, she looks at him and says, this is going to be so exciting for you, a new experience, and I am right by your side, keeping you safe. Oh, he thinks, I’m excited. So, this is what it feels like to be excited.

Both these children will have a unique experience during the ride, and they will associate the feeling they have in different ways throughout their life.

This example may seem too simplistic for many of you. Yet when you understand how your feelings and emotions affect your body, you can see that this kind of experience, especially as a child, can have a profound effect on your life.

Pivot point: Feeling excited is feeling fear with a KNOWN outcome.
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Are you killing the thrill?
If you would like to discuss it, feel free to contact me here. 

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~Your immune system -  your body's              natural defence system ~

10/12/2020

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Healing is meant to be simple, Linda Ledwidge, Mallorca, Majorca, Immune system, Health

Think for a minute. When you cut yourself, do you worry that it will keep bleeding out and not heal? Usually, the answer to that will be no-we know that in a healthy body, the blood will clot and the cut will heal.
When you break a bone, sometimes you need to have it "set" so it heals properly. The doctor will align the bone to make sure it knits together optimally, but the body does the healing. If you leave the bone misaligned, it will still knit together and heal. 

The trick is to know when you need to give your body a bit of help.
Some of the times when you need to help your body are:
  • Pregnancy
  • If you cannot eat a healthy balanced diet
  • When you are vulnerable to viruses and bacterial infections
In this post, I would like to focus on strengthening the immune system right now as winter is here, and we have some "little critters" around.
In a nutshell, what happens is whenever you get some kind of attack your immune system kicks in to defend you. It has three lines of defence (soldiers) that keep your body safe. Your body is very clever. 
  1. The first line are the protectors - your skin and mucous membrane that runs throughout your body, and your tears, sweat, saliva are all part of the first line. They are the foot soldiers, the infantry. They sound the alarm and often defeat the enemy. 
  2. The second line is your innate immune response -these cells are different, they identify and destroy the attacker if they get past the foot soldiers. They are the jet fighters and paratroopers - the big guns. If the enemy is overwhelming, they will send an SOS for more help. They often defeat the enemy and send a message to mount a strategic defence against further attacks. 
  3. The third line is your adaptive immune response - this is where it gets interesting. They are the generals - building a solid defence. These cells are specific to the attackers (adapted). This is your inbuilt defence strategy. It takes time to develop and to build immunity. They help your body to build a defence that can quickly and effectively attack the invader next time. They develop your long- term defence/immunity. 
So, how can you help maintain a strong immune system?
  • Breathe. Yes, you would not be walking around if you were not breathing; however, conscious, focused breathing is fundamental for a healthy body and immune system.  
  • Redress your stress. Stress is healthy, yes you heard me correctly. However, chronic or long-term stress compromises your immune system and leaves you open to attack. By identifying and redressing your daily stressors, you will improve your immune health. 
  • Get enough sleep. When you are asleep your body is regenerating, self-healing, and excreting toxins. Lack of sleep can cause the body's stress response to remain activated leading to chronic stress. 
  • Stay hydrated. 
  • Eat nutritious food. Your body needs energy and nutrition to do its work. A balanced diet is important at any time in your life. 
  • Use supplements wisely. 
***** Please remember that we are all very different. We all have different lifestyles and diets. A healthy, balanced diet is always preferable to taking supplements, and just because a supplement is right for your friend does not mean it is right for you. The best thing is to speak to a nutritionist and have a full assessment done. This does not take long. ****
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​Here are some supplements that help strengthen your immune system. 
Vitamin C is a natural antioxidant and also an essential nutrient. It boosts immunity, strengthens the skin´s defence system, and helps wounds heal quicker.
Foods rich in vitamin C include broccoli, cantaloupe, cauliflower, kale, kiwi, orange juice, papaya, red, green, or yellow pepper, sweet potato, strawberries, and tomatoes.

Vitamin D helps maintain strong bones and aids the absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate.
Foods that provide vitamin D include fatty fish, like tuna, mackerel, and salmon. Foods fortified with vitamin D, like some dairy products, orange juice, soy milk, and cereal, Beef liver, Cheese, Egg yolks.

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant and aids in fat absorption.
Foods rich in vitamin E include Sunflower seeds, Almonds, Avocados, Spinach, vegetable oils, meat, eggs.

Vitamin B6 plays a vital role in the health of the nervous system.
Vitamin B6 is in a wide variety of foods including pork, poultry, fish, bread, wholegrain cereals, wheat germ, and brown rice.

Zinc helps the immune system to fight bacteria and viruses
  • helps to heal the body
  • important for taste and smell
Foods rich in zinc include red meat, nuts, dairy, eggs, whole grains, seeds, and legumes.

Garlic
has been shown to:
  • Lower blood pressure and cholesterol
  •  act as a natural antibiotic
  • as an anti-inflammatory
  • strengthen the immune system

Echinacea is a herb. It has been identified as having anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antioxidant properties as well as strengthening the immune system.
 
Supplements are a HUGE subject, and I would not even try to go into too much detail; however, as I always say,
Keep It Super Simple. 


#FreeFloLiving  #KISS #ImmuneHealth
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Nausea and lack of appetite - what does it mean ?

25/7/2016

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natural health, linda ledwidge, nausea, loss of appetite, mallorca


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​So you feel sick and / or have no appetite. Why?
What is your body telling you and are you listening?
When we understand why we feel like this it makes it easier to deal with.
It is very simple. 
There are 2 main processes that use a huge amount of energy in the body.... self-healing / regeneration and digestion.
When we are un-well or have an injury or are pregnant (ladies) our body requires all the energy that it can get to get back to balance. While we still need nutrition, this comes second to the need to heal or regenerate. This explains why the nausea / loss of appetite generally comes in waves, to give us the opportunity to provide the nutrition required while not interfering with the body's most urgent needs.

So what can you do to help and feel better?
Find out the cause and treat if needed.
Drink plenty of water...stay hydrated.
Eat food that is easily digestible and when your body signals that it needs it. i.e. in between the waves of nausea or when you feel hungry. 

Here are some suggestions to consider -
Avoid pre-prepared / packaged processed foods. 
Eat fresh foods and organic when possible. 

​Steamed Vegetables - Most vegetables are rich in fiber, but steaming them until they become soft will reduce the amount of indigestible fiber in them. The good thing is that steaming will not affect the mineral and vitamin content of vegetables. 

Juicing - You can process vegetables and fruits in a juicing machine to get rid of fiber and feed your body with all the nutrients. Blended smoothies will make your vegetables and fruits even more digestible, but they may still contain fiber. 

Nuts - Most all types of seeds and nuts are great for easy digestion. The reason for this is that these foods contain lots of omega 3 fatty acids as well as natural types of oils that also give the digestive system a boost. Nuts and seeds are considered to be in the top 10 of easy to digest foods.
Smoothies
Bananas
Avocados
Oatmeal
Eggs
Yogurt
Chicken breast
Salmon


FOODS TO AVOID OR EAT IN MODERATION.
  1. Raw vegetables and fruits
  2. Beef
  3. Greasy foods
  4. Spicy foods
  5. High fat foods
  6. Sodas, coffee, tea

Depending on the cause of the nausea / loss of appetite your body will require different nutrition please seek advice from a nutritional adviser if you can.  

​​If you would like further information please feel free  to contact me here...

More info http://everyhomeremedy.com/easy-to-digest-foods/


natural Health, Linda Ledwidge, food, nutrition
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Can You “Feel” IT?

27/3/2016

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Have you ever thought about how your body communicates with you?
If you have then you may have realised that it is through your emotions which then create feelings or sensations that flow through you. Sometimes we ignore these feelings, push them aside to deal with later or not at all.
So what happens in our body when we feel “good” ?Just close your eyes and think about it now….think about something that you love to do, someone who you love, or remember a time when you were truly happy……..that feels wonderful doesn’t it?
Your body tingles, it feels alive, open and flowing. This is our natural state. This is how we attract all the good things into our life. This is when our body can function at its optimum and maintain health.
When we feel “good” everything around us seems to be good. We are healthier. We have better relationships with our family and friends. We have more energy.
                                       So…………

What happens in our body when we feel “bad”?
Again, think about it now…think about something that makes you feel sad, angry, scared or resentful….. that doesn't feel so good does it? 
How does your body feel now?
 Heavy? shut down?
When we allow these negative feelings into our body we stop the flow, we stop the natural rhythm and halt the body’s natural functions. We find that when we feel “bad” nothing seems to go right for us. We get more colds. We may have difficulty sleeping.



Which do you prefer?
What is your usual state?
Lots of us find that we get drawn into the negativity around us on a daily basis. We read the newspapers, watch the news several times a day, spend time on social media sites looking at posts telling us about all the things we ought to be afraid of, or spend time in the company of people who complain a lot.


How to avoid these situations. 
We can’t be happy and feel good all the time, can we?
That’s up to us. We have a choice in everything. 
Even in the worst situations we can, if we choose, find something to make us feel better about it all. 
It’s our choice.
That may sound flippant to some of you as we all have sad or challenging things that occur in our life.
I am NOT saying that you will not feel bad about them. What I am saying is that if you choose to hold on to the bad feeling it will become easier to feel bad about other things around you.



     How to release and let it go……..
         use the FasterEFT ART of change, 
          Aim, Release and Transform
                           in other words….
feel that “bad” feeling, 
allow it to be there,  
tap and let it go and then….
              FLIP IT!
          …..whatever it takes 
           FLIP IT!
find something ,ANYTHING that makes you feel even just a little bit grateful, appreciative or joyful and focus on it until that feeling grows and tap in the good feeling. 



Linda Ledwidge, FasterEFT, EFT, Tapping, Natural Health, Holistic Health, Health, Mallorca, Majorca, Scotland, Stress



Linda Ledwidge, FasterEFT, EFT, Tapping, Natural Health, Holistic Health, Health, Mallorca, Majorca, Scotland, Stress


Linda Ledwidge, FasterEFT, EFT, Tapping, Natural Health, Holistic Health, Health, Mallorca, Majorca, Scotland, Stress
Linda Ledwidge, FasterEFT, EFT, Tapping, Natural Health, Holistic Health, Health, Mallorca, Majorca, Scotland, Stress
Linda Ledwidge, FasterEFT, EFT, Tapping, Natural Health, Holistic Health, Health, Mallorca, Majorca, Scotland, Stress




Linda Ledwidge, FasterEFT, EFT, Tapping, Natural Health, Holistic Health, Health, Mallorca, Majorca, Scotland, Stress













Linda Ledwidge, FasterEFT, EFT, Tapping, Natural Health, Holistic Health, Health, Mallorca, Majorca, Scotland, Stress
My challenge to those of you who are up for it is to notice what your body is telling you.

Over the next week notice how you react to different people and situations.
Do you spend more time in a heavy body or a light body?
What feels better to you?

Let me know how you get on, and remember…. you always have a choice!

If you would like to know more about FasterEFT and how to FLIP IT please feel free to contact me: linda@lindaledwidge.com or click here.
You can also see FasterEFT guru Robert G. Smith at work here.
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