It must have happened to you, it seems to happen to all of us at some time. You’ll be doing something part way through the day and suddenly something will break your dream from the night before, but you only remember a part of the dream. It’s at this stage we often ask ourselves why was it that I couldn’t recall the dream upon waking? The average person, believe it or not, has about 3 to 5 dreams per night, but dream interpretation is made impossible when one is unable to remember the dreams. It is actually in our own hands to remember them and developing the necessary recall skills is an easy process and amounts to nothing more than a change of habit. For example: go to bed with a notepad and pen - you may often find that you wake up during the night with clear dream recall, so clear that you’re convinced that you’ll never forget it, only to find that by morning, recall is vague or absent.

So using keywords or sketches, scribble down some fragments of the dream. Visualisation is always a powerful process; by visualising yourself dreaming, waking up, jotting down your keywords, going back to sleep, waking up in the morning and recalling your dream again in full. The process will eventually become absolutely real for you. If you drink a lot of water before going to sleep, it will ensure that you will wake up with a full bladder and will provide a perfect opportunity to remember the last dream. Alternatively, set the alarm clock for an unusual time in the middle of the night, then jot down some keywords from the last dream. In due course the subconscious mind will begin to co-operate to this routine. If all of these methods don’t solve the problem of why don’t you always remember dreams upon waking, then try a conflicting approach by letting it go. Fretting about failed recall abilities is only likely to enhance it. Tell yourself that something, somewhere during the day will provide a cue when you least expect it and more often than not it does!

Mick Burrows writes for in-your-dreams.net in-your-dreams.net

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“In order to change the printout of the body, we must learn to rewrite the software of the mind.” – Deepak Chopra, M.D.

Visualization works for everything else. Why not visualize your perfect body – thin and fit and toned? As you visualize your perfect body at your ideal weight, you are actually creating it. In accordance with the Law of Attraction, the process for attracting and creating your ideal body is the same as for attracting and creating anything you desire – focus on what you want until you bring it into being. As you visualize yourself thin, voila, you will be thin!

Become a Magnet for Your Perfect Body. Visualization is such a powerful process because your subconscious mind doesn’t know the difference between something that is real and something that is vividly imagined. As you visualize yourself thin, you become a vibrational match to your desire – you actually become a magnet for a thin body. As you consistently imagine yourself thin, you are creating that exact image.

Visualization is the key to intentional creation. Because your mind thinks in pictures and images, as you visualize, you are programming your subconscious mind. As you create a clear mental picture of the body of your dreams, you are employing the power of visualization to manifest the body of your dreams. Your subconscious mind becomes more receptive to your desires when they are charged with strong emotion. When you conjure up the vision AND the feeling of your desire, you activate the vibration of your desire and the Universe responds with the manifestation.

Visualization Exercise. Sit or recline comfortably. Close your eyes and take a few long slow deep breaths. Focus on your breathing as you enter into a quiet meditative state. Allow distractions and idle thoughts to float on by. Relax and breathe. As you relax, begin painting a picture in your mind of the body you desire. See yourself already living in this fabulous shape. Visualize your desire as clearly as you can. As you paint the picture, sink deeply into the feeling place of your desire. Deeply FEEL yourself living in your ideal body. Envision the body you truly desire with strong emotion.

See yourself as vividly as possible living your amazing life in your amazing body. Visualize yourself in your ideal body at your ideal weight and experience it as if it exists now. Make this picture so real that you actually feel thin and fit and gorgeous. See the way you look, feel, act, and speak. See what exhilarating activities you’re engaged in and see who you’re enjoying them with. See and feel your body with great emotion exactly the way you want it to be. Imprint this picture in your mind. After a few minutes of intensely experiencing your desire, take a deep breath and slowly open your eyes.

Hold The Vision of Your Perfect Body. Two excellent times to visualize are as you’re drifting off to sleep at night and as you’re waking up in the morning. In those times, you’re in a state of allowing – relaxed and focused inward. It’s helpful to continue to visualize throughout the day as well. When you continue to see yourself as a thin person, your subconscious mind will move you into actions that align with the vision you hold. Replay this mental image every chance you get. See and feel yourself looking fit and feeling fine. So, go ahead, visualize your perfect body. Visualize Yourself Thin!

Kate Corbin is a Law of Attraction Life Coach and the creator of Gold Star Coaching. Both her coaching practice and her e-book, Dining at the Cosmic Café: How to Be and Do and Have Whatever You Desire, goldstarcoaching.com/ebook.html goldstarcoaching.com/ebook.html are designed to empower you to truly live the life of your dreams. To contact Coach Kate, check out her e-book, and subscribe to Magical Musings, visit goldstarcoaching.com/ goldstarcoaching.com/

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A set of perfectly healthy pearly whites can be a great asset for anybody, giving one a reason to smile. But there are times when one cannot help but settle for the next best thing - dentures.

While dentures can replace teeth lost due to periodontal disease, decay or injury, they cannot be as good as your natural teeth. While dentures may be valuable to keep your facial muscles from sagging and for other health reasons, they can also cause a good amount of pain and discomfort. Among the times when dentures can cause enough discomfort are during the adjustment phase (when the dentures are new) and after some years of using them (when they start to fit badly).

During the adjustment phase, you might find that your dentures have the tendency to slip as you talk and eat. At times, you might even develop painful sores in your mouth as a result of this adjustment period thing! Thankfully, you will find that after some time, you become more accustomed to your dentures and all goes perfectly well for several years.

However, the absence of natural teeth eventually causes the bony ridge of the gums to shrink due to lack of stimulation. Since the plastic dentures remain the same, you might find yourself in a painfully discomforting situation once again.

But why suffer from denture discomforts when you can avoid them? Here are some effective solutions that may help you prevent the problem from happening.

1. Try to keep your dentures clean. Keeping your dentures clean especially during the adjustment period is a must. During this time, it is very critical to keep the presence of bacteria at a bare minimum since they can delay the healing process. As you grow more accustomed to your new “chompers”, you can brush them at least twice a day. Using toothpaste or a special denture cleaner and clean water can be enough for this purpose. By the way, if you want to keep your dentures sparkling clean, you can also brush it with soap and water!

2. Don’t forget to brush your gums, too! Brushing the gums not only helps in the fight against plaque and bacteria. It also provides the needed stimulation to keep the tissues beneath the gums healthy.

3. Soft foods are the way to go. It is advisable to “baby” your mouth during the adjustment period. The gums are still undergoing a healing process and need time to adjust to the pressure exerted by the new dentures. Once your gums are properly healed, you can always go back to enjoy the foods you used to eat. Just avoid eating hard to chew food like apples and corn on the cob.

4. Take the sting out of the pain by taking pain relievers. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen, aspirin and ibuprofen can effectively take away the soreness caused by new dentures.

5. Ease soreness by taking some time off: In most cases, you can ease your gum’s soreness by taking your dentures out for about an hour or two. If you find that you have developed a red spot, don’t put your dentures in for a day. If that still doesn’t do the trick, go visit your dentist.

6. Salt water magic: Whether you are in the adjustment period or have worn your dentures for quite some time, you can always benefit from a warm saltwater mouth rinse. Not only does it help ward off those nasty bacteria, it also helps toughen the tissues in your gums! For best results, take out your dentures and rinse your mouth with saltwater mixture (1/2 teaspoon of salt for every 4 ounces of warm water) every 3 to 4 hours.

7. Always have a professional hand to take care of the adjustments. Never ever make adjustments on your dentures by yourself. You can probably do more harm than good and it may cost you more in the long run. Adjusting the dentures’ fit using a pocketknife or filling the spaces between the denture and the gum tissues with over-the-counter adhesives is a big no-no! Always seek your dentist’s help when you need to readjust your dentures’ fit.

8. Go denture-less when going to sleep. Like any part of the body, the gums also need to take a rest so don’t forget to take your dentures out before you hit the sheets!

Michael Russell
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What is an essential oil? Basically, a purified liquid taken from the different parts of plants that are quite beneficial to health and well being. Believe it or not, they are not oily feeling. Essential oils typically take 20 minutes to be absorbed through the skin however once they are the effects last usually for 6 or 7 hours.

Most are so potent they need to be diluted. Lavender is one oil that has many uses. If you have trouble sleeping, put a few drops in a warm bath. The combination of the lavender water and the wonderful aroma will have you sleeping like a baby. Lavender in a cool bath will revitalize and refresh you. It is also used for treating acne, eczema, insect bites, and burns. It has also been know to help with depression. Lavender does not have to be diluted and the benefits of this essential oil are many.

Chamomile is a great oil that can be used for dry skin, rashes, acne, and allergies among others. It is a pain reliever and muscle relaxant. Certain properties in chamomile will give the immune system a boost and get rid of bacteria. Chamomile should be diluted with almond oil. Almond oil is a carrier oil. This means it carries other oils to the skin. Chamomile can also be added to your shampoo to give your hair a silky, healthier look.

Geranium oil is a mild pain reliever, helps sores to heal, is a great oil for balancing skin that is too oily, and is helpful for menstrual cramps. Geranium oil can stop bleeding, help rid the body of cellulite, and helps with bruises, burns, and bites. Geranium oil, like the above mentioned, should also be diluted.

Jasmine Absolute is one of the most sought after and precious oils we use. It takes 8,000 hand picked blossoms to make one single gram of jasmine oil. This oil is sought after for it’s capacity of promoting an optimistic outlook and the aroma is said to be a romance enhancer. 10 or 15 drops added to almond oil will make a great massage oil.

Tea Tree Oil has a multitude of uses. It does not have to be diluted and can help heal athlete’s foot, rashes, burns, and warts. This oil is said to be good at killing and ridding the body of lice. Instead of the expensive treatments at your pharmacy, use this liquid to dissolve the bugs. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

These are just a few of the essential oils that can have profound effects on you to rid you of unwanted ailments. If you believe that natural resources are the best at fixing whatever your problem is within limits, of course, then try essential oils. There are many more that will help you feel better, treat problems, rejuvenate, or relax you. Check into the wonderful properties of essential oils.

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