Turning that frown upside down...

Have you ever experienced phases where you just can't seem to 'feel good about yourself'? It can feel like your 'looks' have left you. While this can be related physically to hormonal fluctuations, stress, over-work, or ill-health, it sometimes doesn't seem to have a direct reason for manifesting. We may just 'feel ugly', and that's depressing...

Depression, sadness, despondency, Melancholy, etc; all add to the downward droop of our facial muscles, increasing wrinkles, lines and sagging, so its important to feel good again to look good again. A few very simple remedies and techniques will lift your mood and improve the appearance of your face, which will help you enjoy more positive reactions and interactions with the world.

Herbal Remedies for Happiness and Calm

• Make a tea of dried St John's Wort (Hypericum) 3 times a day to alleviate and remove depressive feelings.
• Make a tea (infusion) of Chamomile flowers 3 times a day to induce calm and contented feelings. It also helps you to deal or cope with stressful situations of all kinds.
• Chew 3 or 4 Fennel seeds 3 times a day to increase feelings of courage and bravery. This is also a wonderful digestive system smoother and toner.

Flower Essences for Happiness and Calm

'Crab Apple' from The Encyclopedia of Bach Flower Therapy, Mechtild Scheffer.

• Rescue Remedy is a 5 flower essence mix (similar to Emergency Essence) to restore Balance and Harmony in all situations where the energetic and physical, emotional and spiritual 'body' may be put under any kind of stress. Take 4 to 7 drops as often as you like in a cup of water and sip slowly until Balance is restored.
• Take a course dosage of Crab Apple essence 3 times a day for approximately 2 weeks to release unwanted and unbeneficial Energy Signatures.
• Take a course dosage of Gorse essence 3 times a day for approximately 2 weeks to restore thought patterns that provide Hope and Encouragement.

Simple Meditation Techniques for Restoration and Calm

• Place your palms onto your diaphragm and breathe deeply and slowly for 11 breaths, gathering the energy of the Solar Plexus into your hands. After this, place your palms lightly onto your face so that your fingertips are on your forehead and your little fingers (pinkies) are lightly against the sides of your nose. Breathe again deeply and gently for 11 breaths. This calms internal Chi Flow and restores energy to your facial muscles. It can be a beautifully nourishing exercise to do anytime.
• Use the Reiki 'hands on face' position and administer your Reiki self healing for as long as you want :)
• Do Perineum exercises to re-balance Chi Flow in the body and the internal muscles of the 'core body'. Your Perineum is the strap of muscle between the genitals and the anus, and is directly connected to the core muscles all the way to your throat and tongue. Simply tightening the Perineum for a count of 7, 3 times will bring instant awareness back to the head and strength to the body.

Foods for Restoration and Happiness

• Pomegranate juice or raw fruit is excellent for blood health and is highly antioxidant and high in Vitamin C, which is good for skin complexion and is an immune system supporter too.
• Lime juice in a cup of warm water in the morning (before other food or drink) can lift the mood and help to detoxify the Liver. It will also make the Kidneys work efficiently and thus help to restore your Adrenal gland health. This in turn establishes a more controlled emotional outlook and psychological health improves.

Avoiding foods with processed sugar or flour will help your consciousness develop a more 'connected' aspect, and with this connection comes a lot of positive energy flow.

Blessings for Beautiful Health
Jannette
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