Nature's Remedies: Fibromyalgia

For many the deep down symptoms of Fibromyalgia can be life altering and crippling. There are some that have even been confined to their home because of the vast array of symptoms and reactions that Fibromyalgia can cause. Many who suffer with Fibro tend to have chemical sensitivities as well. These sensitivities are usually a reaction to some sort of exposure to an unnatural item or substance. After an exposure one can be hit with Fibro attacks from hell. Some of the main symptoms that many including myself have experienced include: red blotchy skin, inflamed joints and muscles, sensitive skin, mood swings, sensitive to the touch and other symptoms that are so harsh one can never put them into words. Fibro can affect your overall body and emotional state of mind. Some reactions or Fibro attacks can last for days and even weeks.

Through my experiences I have learned that there is some relief when an attack happens. The stuff I have found that helps relieve the symptoms was all done by trial and error. What works for me may not work for others, however it's worth a try! :-)

Lavender Essential Oil: Helps to relieve inflammation due to Neuralgia and other common ailments. Mix 10 drops of the oil with 2 tablespoons of St. John's Wort oil and gently rub it into the affected areas for pain relief.

Hypericum perforatum: Taken sub-lingually this homeopathy choice has no side effects and is safe to use with children. Hypericum Perforatum works great for nerve pain or pain associated with the nerves or pressure on them. In severe cases you should take 5 tabs in a strength of 6C under the tongue every 15 to 30 minutes until pain subsides or is tolerable then follow with 5 tabs every 2 to 3 hours as needed. You can follow up with a lesser dosage like 12C or 30C once the initial pain has been released.

Arnica Montana: Taken sub-lingually this homeopathy medicine aids in reducing even the worst cases of inflammation. Arnica is so beneficial it has even been used to prevent and stop premature labor and birth in pregnant women. As with all homeopathic medicines you should take the highest dose possible at the first onset and continue till the symptoms begin to subside. When symptoms begin to subside you can lessen the dose amount or simply take them less often. Arnica comes both in sub-lingual tabs and in a cream, gel and oil to place directly on your body.

Belladonna: yet another homeopathic medicine that works wonders for your body! Belladonna is commonly used to treat scarlet fever. However the benefits go far beyond reducing a high fever. Belladonna has many purposes. It aids as a relaxer for your overall body. Taking a high strength (6c) every 15 to 30 minutes is only recommended in the most severe of reactions and fibro cases. If your symptoms are minimal take 5 tabs sub-lingually every 1 to 2 hours until pain subsides. Combine them with the Arnica for a quicker and longer lasting effect. You can take Belladonna on a regular bases to aid in these symptoms but if you do, you will want to choose a lesser dosage like a 12C or 30C. Take note that Belladonna will make you sleepy if used in a high dose multiple times. It can be used at night as a sleeping aid to help your body relax and fall asleep with ease. Belladonna is safe for children in small doses and is known to be a wonderful aid in teething relief. Belladonna also helps a nauseous stomach.

Chamomile & Lavender bath: Nothing will help relax your body and mind like a nice calm and cozy warm bath. Place a sachet or cloth baggy full of organic lavender and chamomile flowers/leaves. Let the herbs steep into the warm bath water and relax for at least 15 to 20 minutes. The benefits of the herbs absorbing into your body and the aromatic smells will help ease your symptoms in no time.

Thyme Bath: The herb Thyme is a natural anti-inflammatory for swollen joints, aching muscles and sensitive (creepy crawly) skin. Pour two quarts of hot (but not boiling) water over two cups of dried Thyme leaves; steep for 20 minutes covered; strain and add to bath. **In high doses Thymol has been known to irritate the skin. Avoid Thyme all together if you are pregnant.

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During a Fibromyalgia attack avoid any excess exposures! Stay home and take care or you could make the situation worse. Your state of mind plays a vital role in how quickly your symptoms will subside. Treat or pamper yourself when you are experiencing a fibro episode. Self meditation and knowing that this will pass will also help aid in your recovery time. Avoid emotional conflicts while dealing with Fibro as your emotions will be more susceptible to reaction as well as your body. Fibromyalgia is an overall emotional and physical reaction to weather and environmental toxins. Take care and treat yourself right away to avoid a longer and unneeded experience.

Lovin' this Winter Weather

I have been craving a good snow fall all this winter. Today we are getting it and I couldn't be happier (see image above of todays snow). I've had the house to myself and the quietness hasn't been disturbed by a snow plow yet. The schools dismissed early but are still there waiting on a couple more buses. I figure I have a good 15 minutes more of silence before the school bus pulls up out front. Tom will be home in about 2 or 3 hours and then the normality of things will continue. I doubt there will be school tomorrow between the accumulation of snow that is still expected and the dropping temperature.

I just checked our radar and weather. Seems our county is under a Level 1 Snow Emergency and a Winter Storm Warning. The temperature is lingering in the low teens at the moment, but with the wind it feels below zero. I bet it's all they can do to keep up with the main roads so our little traveled side road will be last on the list. I presume Tom will plow the driveway to the house and the big one out by the garage tonight. He'll have to shovel a pathway if he even wants to get out there. (giggles)

I've been hoping for this type of weather for a while. I love the Ohio winters we used to get. I haven't seen the amount of snow like it was when I was a kid in a very long time. I want a couple of feet at least. We may get 6 or more inches with this storm. A good couple of days of the family being stuck inside and gathered around the fire is good energy and memories. During the cold weather I always make sure we have plenty of canned and frozen food, wood to burn and gas for the generator if needed. I don't mind doing with out power in the winter but I prefer to have it. I love it when everything has to close down and loved ones have no choice but to spend time with each other. Tis good for the spirit! I hope we get enough snow for just that!

Oracle Message from the Fairy Realm 1/14/09

real fire fairy from a bonfire we had one evening. this little gal was dancing high above the flames before she took off across the field.

From time to time the Fairy folk feel a need to speak a message for those that want to listen. Each weak I do an Oracle Reading with the Fairies to ask their guidance and opinions on life in general. I do this for myself and anyone else who wants to listen or read.

After nearly a week of no internet and communication I had time to think about way too much. ;-) The message from the fairies this week pertains to Visualization.

We are all urged to pay more attention to our clairvoyance, our dreams and the picture's in our mind's eye. You may have noticed that these things and visualizations are becoming more clear.

The fairies ask you to trust these feelings and to develop the skills you already have in your conscious. You have the full power of manifestation at your fingertips.

The fairies know the full power of our conscious though many of us will never recognize our full potential. Many are unaware of their power of conscious visualization as a tool of manifestation. The fairies urge you to meditate or sit quietly on a daily basis and visualize yourself living and leading a happy, healthy, meaningful and abundant life. Visualize only what you desire and avoid picturing or drifting thoughts of what you do NOT desire.

Your ancestors, guides and fairy friends can not emphasize enough the importance of releasing your fears. They feel many of you are blocked emotionally and physically from manifesting such greatness that you deserve.

You are reminded that you have powerful visual skills, even if you are unaware of them. You are encouraged to reaffirm with yourself each and every day that you are highly visual about your clairvoyance. When you know this to be true you will begin to feel an old weight lifted from your spirit or soul. You will literally feel lighter than before. The fairies want you to know that you are fully capable of ridding yourself of any blocks. You are safe to see yourself in the future, to know you are part of the spirit world and to know and honor the truth in your life. When you release your fears of "seeing"your visualization powers and capabilities will be highly magnified.

The fairies feel you should write or verbally aloud repeat the following affirmation daily:
It is safe for me to see all that is. I am a highly receptive and visual person on all levels including spiritually, physically and emotionally.

What a Week ~ all is getting back to normal

As most of you know there is always a weekly Lunar Reading & with Magical attributes posted each Monday for you all to enjoy. This week the lunar reading would have pertained to communication issues and problems. Funny as it may sound, I experienced it first hand. This is the first day out of 5 days that I have had my internet service. Seems the box from my satellite was hit by lightening and fried the receiver. Lucky for me it is all fixed now and I am back online.

There will not be a Lunar Reading this week since the week is half way over with. There doesn't seem much reason to post one. I will however be doing the Weekly Oracle message from the Fairies yet today. Those are usually posted on Tuesday so a day behind should be no big deal. :-)

There is a lot still going on with the blog!! :-) The Kitty Cat Caption Contest is still going on! One lucky winner will receive a hefty gift of organic teas, meditation balls, a crystal, framed photography and much more!!! Be sure to check my past blog archives for such postings as this one.

The LIVE Blog Auction was on hold for a few days and I will be extending the ending date because of the internet issues I experienced this week. I will add one more week to the auction with high hopes of a bid or two for my kitty boys Scarecrow & Leo. There is lots of nice art & framed photography starting as low as $3 with NO reserve! 100% of the sales will go towards the needed surgery for Scarecrow and Leo! Check out the Live Blog Auction: Click Here!

Speaking of kitty cats, we are adopting one of the kitties named Wish Bone tomorrow to a couple and their 2 year old daughter. Wish Bone is one of the sweetest kitties I have ever had the privilege of fostering. She is so relaxed and will let you do anything to her while she purrs in approvement.

We still have approx. 12 cats & kittens that need new for-ever homes. I will be updating the Animal Adoption page on my website the Giving Earth as soon as I continue to catch up on the other stuff that needs my immediate attention.

The weather is bitter cold right now. We are peaking at a whopping 8 degrees. With the high winds and wind chill it feels like minus 20 to 30 below. The snow is coming down so heavy that I can't even see the closest neighbor at a quarter mile down the road. I expect to get a call from the school later today requesting parents to pick up their kids if they can. It is getting that nasty... yet so beautiful out. I do hope Tom is careful on his way home from work this evening. He drives a total of 70+ miles daily to work & back and I always worry about that stuff.

I must be off to update the Live Blog Auction and ask the fairies for a message for the readers of this blog. I will be posting the Oracle Message from the Fairy Realm in just a few moments.

Wishing you all a blessed day and week!

Namaste,
Rainbow Tree

Open Blog AUCTION ~ Art & Photography for Kitty Cats - Ends January 24th

Scarecrow snoozing in a chair by the wood burner

Leo snuggled in the blankets of the bed

This Auction is now CLOSED.

Thank you to those who participated!

Fragile World

Fragile is our mother though delicate in deed.

She is nature in the making with worries of what could be.
Her body aches with despair.
So much hate has filled the air.
The new time is coming among us.
She tries to teach us a great oneness.
Communication & love are the keys.
Treating every form of life with dignity.
Open your mind and heart for the feeling.
It is the only way to begin the healing.

Image and Poem copyright © Rainbow Tree (aka Kandice Thompson)

Updates & News of the New!

What a ride it has been the past couple of weeks. We are now officially in the 2009 year. If many of you are like me, you feel that the days, weeks, months and now the years are flying by so very fast!

This post is an update of the current happenings and such. It is after all an eclectic blog so this will be an eclectic update. ;-)

Updates & Reminders:

1. Don't forget to enter the Give-A-Way! One lucky reader will receive all these items below if they are the winner of the Kitty Cat Caption Contest! Here are the items you could win if your Caption is chose as the Best Caption for the graphic. Don't forget to visit the Kitty Caption Contest Give-A-Way blog post to leave a comment with your caption to be entered.
2. Full Moon on January 10th, 2009. You don't want to miss the first Full Moon of the new year! Cleansing and meditating with a Full Moon is the best way to clear your energy of any negative vibes. A full moon is also the perfect time to charge and cleanse your crystals, anthems and other magical/light working tools. Previously I blogged a Full Moon Blessing for anyone to use when recharging in the light of the full moon. With Spring only a couple of months away, you might want to begin making plans on Creating a Moon Garden. A moon Garden is the perfect spot to sit, relax and enjoy the moon.
3. By request of the Fairy folk and realm, I have added a weekly Oracle Message from the Fairies. Each week, usually on a Tuesday I will post one very important message from the Fairies. Today the message was about Honoring your True Feelings and listening to your inner self. Last week the message pertained to Family Harmony. The fairies have much to say to those that want to listen.
4. As aways there is a Weekly Lunar Reading with Magical Attributes posted each Moon-Day (Monday). You'll find a large Oracle Reading with what to expect for the week, the things you may or are currently experiencing, the current lunar phase and moon cycle, magical & light working ideas, ancient blessings, chants, meditations, a weekly mission for you to take if you so choose and so on. This weeks Lunar Reading & Magical Attributes pertains to our awareness and connection with others and the universe as a whole.
5. On occasion you'll find postings for Nature's Remedies. These highly beneficial posts provide us with alternative & natural ways to aid in healing and to treat various discomforts and dis-eases. When these aren't being posted a similar blog about Green & Environmental living, Domestic Goddess advice and tips or being a Witch in the Kitchen will be in its place.
6. January 26th - Annual Solar Eclipse & New Moon: The path of annularity will begin off the coast of South Africa and move east and north through the Indian Ocean and into Sumatra and Borneo. A partial eclipse will be visible throughout most of southern Africa, southeastern Asia, and western Australia. (source: http://www.seasky.org/astronomy/astronomy_calendar_2009.html )
   
   

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I'd like to thank all of you for reading my array of eclectic blog posts. I hope you enjoy reading all of them as much as I love to create and post the many writings, blessings, readings and ideas.

Wishing you all a wonderful week filled with conscious thinking and positive vibrations!

Namaste,
Rainbow Tree

Oracle Message from the Fairies 1/6/09

From time to time the Fairy folk feel a need to speak a message for those that want to listen. After a night of vivid dreaming, I awoke with memories of the past and of things that have not happened yet. I wondered if others had awoke with this feeling of still being partly in dream state.

I felt it best to consult the fairies as they confirmed I was not the only one in this situation today and I wouldn't be the only one this week with these similar dreams.

Upon requesting their knowledge and advice for myself and the whole of my readers, I was given the following message: Honoring Your True Feelings.

If you all knew the detail of my dream this would be right on the money. However this was a personal dream and I can not share it as it borderlines on dream state/fantasy. It just might be a little to adult oriented for my readers. ;-) But it was a great dream!

The fairies speak of honoring our true feelings. With this message we are urged to listen to and follow our true feelings. At any point, you should never betray yourself or rationalize any acceptance to deny your inner voice of truth.

You were born with an inner counselor/conscious that is very wise. This consciousness/counselor speaks to you in all forms of ways including spiritually, emotionally and physically. Maybe your gut feeling is screaming at you to pay attention. You may even experience physical reactions or emotional responses such as an upset stomach, nervous shakes, etc. Your heart and love may be drawing you to a certain type of relationship or lifestyle. There is a chance you may even feel compelled to leave a situation that you deem unacceptable.

The fairies know the importance of listening to our inner feelings and emotions. They ask of you to do the same. You are urged to not discount what you know to be true deep within your heart. You must follow your inner emotions as they are your compass in the dark. They will direct you home and keep you safe.

The fairies understand that many of us are unclear on our emotions as we don't listen as we should. If this is the case the fairies urge you to get a journal to place your daily thoughts and experiences. This will aid you in gaining insight and clarity.

The fairies feel you should write or verbally aloud repeat the following affirmation daily:
I listen to, I honor and I follow all of my true feelings. I know these are the answers to my prayers.

Weekly LUNAR Reading & MAGICAL Attributes: January 5th - 11th

Todays Date: Monday, January 5th, 2009

Moon Phase:

Waxing Gibbous - 2nd Quarter: 63% of Full (next Full Moon: January 10th)

Moon's Place Today: Taurus

Lunar Reading:

You may have much to finish from last week. The things left undone need to be resolved before the full moon on January 10th. The planets are aligned in your favor. What ever you begin now is sure to last a long time and will be hard to alter. Choose your activities and conversations wisely. Things that will be said can never be unsaid or taken back.

This week poses many opportunities for you both spiritually and financially. Choose wisely the projects you take on as they can not be undone this week if you start them. Make sure you do not overwhelm yourself with more than one or two major creative ideas or events you plan to participate in. When you choose to create or start something new, make sure some part of it resonates with you life. If it does not benefit you and the whole of humanity as one, refocus your thoughts and try again with something new. The universe does not take kindly to egotistical magic or work that is only in favor of one entity. In any work/creations you start this week, be sure they are filled with love and gratitude.

As the full moon approaches, we must remind ourselves that we too cycle with the moon, planets and sun. Many of our emotions and our state of being cycle with the lunar phases. When the moon is full we have unlimited energy to recharge our inner state of being and to start and create new events and ideas. Each one of us holds enough energy to illuminate an entire city the size of Manhattan for nearly a week or longer. One single person holds this amount of vibrations in their human body. Now imagine if you meditated daily, recognized this energy for the better of all humanity and became a universal device to help spread the positive vibrations around the globe. You have all this available at your fingertips if you so choose to access and recognize the endless possibilities.

This week for many will be quite positive, joyous and pose new advancements both financially and spiritually. However, there are always those that choose to focus on the drama, the darkness and the negativity. They feed the machine so to speak and cause it to grow larger and more hungry for the next feeding. They choose to live with and in disillusionment of their reality and the realities of the world. They are too consumed in their drama to take notice of all the good being done. They are also too far into their own ego and world to notice that they are fortunate and lucky not to be in a situation like Dar-fur or the Armenian Genocide. They take the little things for grated and most of the time they are too far disconnected to see what is right in front of them. We can not change these people as that is not the mission of the universe. However we can set an example for them, we can crack a window and if they so choose to fully open it they can. Either way the choice is always theirs. Some may choose to shut, lock and cover the windows with blinds as they would have to recognize and accept that their situation was a manifestation created on their behalf. We as humans live too much in our ego. So much at times that we can not see we are the ones creating or feeding the situation that we are disappointed with. The universe is always there to help with the law of attraction, but you only attract what you emit. You do the math.


For the Magic Doers & Light Workers:

The most powerful time to raise our energy and recharge our magical and light working devices is this week before and during the full moon. A full moon is the greatest time of power and energy flow. I always encourage my readers to do some form of moon meditation and charging during this time. Please see my past blog archives for many Full Moon Blessings & Rituals besides the one below.

Many of you light workers, druids, witches, wiccans, pagans and earth based beings have been experiencing a mix of emotions. You will begin to spin out of balance if you don't fully ground yourself with the upcoming full moon. You should not practice any magical or light work until you have fully cleansed your self both physically and spiritually of any negative vibes. I highly recommend a grounding meditation before any work is done with the full moon. A shower meditation or bath ritual for yourself would be perfect before you begin your planetary and universal healing (see archived blog posts).

Your light work is highly needed in our current world. All that you can do is highly respected by the laws of the universe. You are encouraged to live more in spirit and with spirit verses a false reality of cars, computers, machines, games, internet and more. Not that these things are all bad, but they do tend to distract us and our lives. We spend far too much time in a world that makes no difference verses living in a world where we are making a difference. ;-)

I've created a new Full Moon blessing for anyone wishing to use it. You can do this blessing during a full moon (preferred) or up to three days prior and three days after. This blessing should only be done when you have direct light from the moon. Do not use this blessing through a glass window. If you must, open a window and screen verses going outdoors.

Rainbow Tree's Full Moon Blessing

Bless the sacred moon I see.
Tis a new era from the earth, sky and sea.
I raise my arms to the possibilities.
Allow every human form to see all realities.
Open hearts and minds for a universal healing.
Awaken those who ignore the feeling.

Bless the sacred moon I see as she is part of me.
I thank the sacred directions that surround me.
I draw your energy to me so I may help others to see.
Let your moonlight shine a path.
Cleanse all life in one universal bath.

Bless this sacred moon I see.
So mote it be.

Your Mission for this week:

Do something totally out of the ordinary. Make someone else in your inner circle feel extraordinary by creating something from your kitchen or your crafty ways. A simple unexpected gift to a sister, friend, cousin or loved one is all you need to do. Preferably this gift should be from the heat and have no monetary value of any sorts. You should create it. Freshly baked goods like a loaf of bread, a dozen cookies or a few muffins would work well. If cooking isn't your trade, try something different. Any form of creation from your heart like a drawing, painting, crotchet or knitted item, etc. is all it needs to be. Attach a personal note to the item for the receiver. Let them know how grateful you feel to have them in your life. You yourself are a gift in this world so pass your abilities and share your creations and energy with those around you.


Feel free to come back to the blog and post how you spent your day. Share your happenings with fellow readers. :-) **Don't forget to subscribe to my blog to receive weekly lunar readings directly in your email box!

The Best Things in Life are Free

There is so much truth to that. All the best things we have/experience in life are totally free of cost. From major emotions to simple little enjoyments. Enjoy the little things and find the happiness and gratitude in all that comes your way.

Here are some of the free things in my life that I value:

▪ life companionship from another
▪ the entire beauty of nature
▪ gathering around the fire with family
▪ entertainment from our cat children and dogs
▪ feeling joyous when someone compliments you
▪ finding that special parking spot upfront
▪ receiving a letter/gift from a friend
▪ paying it forward to better someone else
▪ a smile from a passing stranger
▪ an evening of card playing with your best friends
▪ a visit to the local park or nature preserve
▪ night of no cooking as there are plenty of leftovers
▪ making a new friend or two
▪ dancing when no one is watching
▪ singing as loud as I can even though no one can hear
▪ playing a game with my daughter
▪ baking giant cookies with my nephews
▪ taking a walk with my husband
▪ laying on the ground watching the clouds create imaginative images
▪ having a phone conversation with a loved one
▪ sleeping in on the weekends (when permitted)
▪ and the list goes on & on.

What are some of the free things in life you are grateful for?