Lemon with Salt in the Center of the Room will Change Your Life

by Georgia Lynn
Contributing Writer (RemedyDaily.com)

Put a lemon with salt on a plate, and then place in center of room. This hack will change your life

Life can sometimes become overwhelming, filled with stress and negativity. While there is no magic solution to all of life’s challenges, there are simple and natural methods that can help improve your environment and your mood.
One such method involves using a lemon and some salt. Surprisingly, this age-old trick can have a profound impact on your home and your life. In this article, we will explore how cutting a lemon into four slices with salt and placing them in the center of your room can bring about positive changes.

The Science Behind Lemon and Salt
To understand why this trick works, we need to explore the scientific principles behind the use of lemons and salt to improve the environment:

Lemon’s Antiseptic and Antibacterial Properties:
Lemons are well-known for their natural antibacterial and antiseptic properties, primarily due to their high acidity and the presence of compounds like citric acid and limonene. When lemon slices are placed in a room, they release these compounds into the air, effectively reducing the number of harmful bacteria and microbes present.

Lemon’s Aromatherapeutic Benefits:
The scent of lemon is more than just pleasant; it has been scientifically proven to have mood-enhancing and stress-reducing effects. The aroma of lemon can stimulate the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of happiness and well-being. This, in turn, can help reduce stress and anxiety, promoting a more relaxed and positive atmosphere in your home.

Salt’s Ability to Absorb Negative Ions:
Salt has a unique property of being able to absorb negative ions from the surrounding environment. Negative ions are often associated with feelings of discomfort, stress, and lethargy. By placing salt on the lemon slices and dispersing it into the room, you create an environment where the salt absorbs these negative ions, leading to a more balanced and harmonious atmosphere.

Air Purification:
The combination of lemon and salt also acts as a natural air purifier. As the lemon slices release their pleasant fragrance, they effectively mask unpleasant odors, making the room smell fresh and clean. Additionally, the antibacterial properties of lemon help in reducing airborne microbes and allergens.

The Simple Steps
To harness the benefits of this simple yet effective trick, follow these steps:

Step 1: Gather your materials
One fresh lemon
A small plate
A pinch of salt
A knife to cut the lemon
Step 2: Cut the lemon into four slices
Use the knife to cut the lemon into four equal slices. Be careful not to cut yourself, as lemons can be slippery.
Step 3: Sprinkle salt on the lemon slices
Take a pinch of salt and sprinkle it evenly on each lemon slice. The salt will help activate the lemon’s purifying properties.
Step 4: Place the lemon slices in the center of your room
Find a central location in your room and arrange the lemon slices on the plate. Ideally, this should be a spot where you spend a significant amount of time, such as the living room or bedroom.

The Benefits of Lemon and Salt

Improved Air Quality: Lemons are natural air purifiers. As they release their refreshing scent, they can help eliminate odors and create a more pleasant living environment.

Stress Reduction: The aroma of lemon is known for its calming and mood-enhancing properties. It can help reduce stress and anxiety, creating a more peaceful atmosphere.

Negative Energy Cleansing: Salt is believed to absorb negative energy and ions, making the room feel lighter and more positive. This can be especially beneficial if you’ve been feeling stressed or tense.

Enhanced Focus and Productivity: A clean and fresh environment can boost your concentration and productivity. When your surroundings are clutter-free and pleasant, you may find it easier to stay focused and motivated.

Conclusion
Simple natural remedies like cutting a lemon into four slices with salt and placing them in the center of your room can have a surprisingly positive impact on your life. This easy-to-implement trick can improve air quality, reduce stress, cleanse negative energy, and enhance your overall well-being. Give it a try and see how this ancient practice can bring a refreshing change to your living space and, subsequently, to your life. Remember, it’s often the simplest solutions that can make the most significant difference.

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10 Natural Remedies Mentioned In The Bible

I wanted to share this interesting and informative post with you…

10 Natural Remedies Mentioned In The Bible
by Katherine Marko (thealternativedaily.com)

The original accounts in the Bible were not generally written, but rather told repeatedly — handed down generation after generation — before eventually being written down. So, it’s pretty remarkable that the natural remedies mentioned in the Bible are still being used thousands of years later. Let’s have a look at some ancient medicinal plants recorded in scriptures, and their power to heal various conditions, many of which still apply today.

Aloe Vera

It’s no surprise that aloe is mentioned in the Bible since it’s one of the oldest plants on record due to its medicinal properties and health benefits. When the Bible speaks of aloe, it’s likely referring to an aromatic extract used for healing and embalming. Today, however, you’re more apt to find aloe sitting on a kitchen counter, ready to be used topically for burns, sunburns, cuts and skin irritations. When applied, aloe gel promotes healing, and has anesthetic and antibacterial properties that increase blood or lymph flow in the small vessels surrounding the wound.

But, aloe juice is also used orally. According to research published in The British Journal of General Practice, aloe juice may be helpful for lowering blood glucose in diabetic patients as well as for reducing blood lipid levels in those with abnormally high fat in the blood. Other research published in the Journal of Environmental Science and Health suggests that aloe contains antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties that help rid the body of toxins and invading pathogens.

Frankincense

In the Bible, frankincense was used for ancient rituals.
In the Bible, frankincense was bestowed upon the baby Jesus. Because of this, frankincense was best known for ceremonial offerings and ancient rituals. Today, it’s still regarded as an important spiritual incense.

Frankincense comes from the gummy sap that oozes out of the Boswellia trees when the bark is cut. The resin hardens and is scraped off the trunk in tear-shaped droplets. Interestingly, it’s edible and often chewed like gum, according to The History Channel.

Frankincense oil is used by either inhaling it or absorbing it through the skin and is usually mixed with a carrier oil. It has powerful healing properties and when inhaled can be used to calm and improve anxiety. Other benefits of frankincense include:

Reducing inflammation
Increasing spiritual awareness
Boosting immunity
Fighting infections
Healing the skin
Reducing acne and diminishing scarring
And, according to a study published in Biomed Central, it may even contain potential cancer-fighting properties.

Garlic

Hebrews relied on garlic, believing that it increased virility. Therefore, as directed by Genesis, they used it to “be fruitful and multiply.” In fact, there are five properties to garlic that hold particular significance to those of the Jewish faith. It is consumed on Fridays (Shabbat) for these reasons:

It keeps the body warm
Brightens the face
Increases semen
Kills parasites
It fosters love and removes jealousy
But garlic has been used as both food and medicine in many cultures for thousands of years. Today, garlic is used to help prevent a number of diseases such as hardening of the arteries, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. It’s also thought to boost the immune system and even protect against cancer.

Anise

While anise does appear in the Bible, some scholars believe the word “anise” actually refers to “dill.” Nevertheless, in biblical times, anise was so highly prized that it was often used as a payment of taxes in Palestine.

Today, anise is commonly used in herbal remedies to break up congestion and ease coughing. It can also be used to help with digestion and as an anti-flatulence agent. It’s usually taken by crushing the seeds into a tea.

Cassia

In the days of the Bible, cassia was a precious commodity.
Cassia, as written in the Bible, resembled modern day cinnamon. It was generally used as a holy anointing oil, but it was also used in perfumery and even as a precious commodity. Today, cassia is ground into cinnamon. And, according to a British study, it’s been shown to reduce fasting blood sugar levels. It also harbors great potential as an anti-diabetic.

Myrrh

Like frankincense, gum was collected from myrrh and pressed into cakes and used in perfumery. Myrrh was sold as a spice, a stimulant and expectorant. It was also sold as incense and as an ingredient in salve, for the purification of the dead.

Today, myrrh is highly valued in aromatherapy for its sedative and antidepressant properties, and as a promoter of spiritual feelings. Myrrh oil works well against coughs, colds and sore throats. It also helps relieve congestion and expels phlegm. Other benefits include:

Promoting digestive health like diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence and hemorrhoids
Relief from toothaches, gingivitis and mouth ulcers
Immune boosting properties that help protect your body from infections

Mustard

One of Jesus’ most famous parables referred to the mustard seed, most likely because mustard grew so abundantly in Palestine. Today, according to Organic Facts, mustard can be used to relieve muscular pains, psoriasis, ringworm, contact dermatitis and respiratory disorders.

Mint

In Biblical times, mint was used in the domestic economy as a condiment and also as a medicine, according to BibleHub. Today, mint is used as a breath freshener, a palate cleanser and it promotes digestion. In fact, if you have a digestive upset, a cup of mint tea provides fast relief. According to research, mint can soothe nausea and even help against motion sickness. It’s also effective for clearing congestion and loosening phlegm, suggests the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Bitter herbs

Bitter herbs are essentially any herb or plant that possesses a bitter taste. Historically, people have used bitter herbs for ceremony, cooking and medicine. The Bible speaks of bitter herbs accompanying lamb and unleavened bread. Bitter herbs consisted of plants such as chicory, bitter cresses, hawkweeds, sow-thistles and wild lettuces, which grew abundantly in the peninsula of Sinai, Palestine and Egypt. Today, bitter herbs are used medicinally to help treat urinary tract infections, kidney stones, fluid retention, achy joints and gout.

Balm

In the Bible, balm gum was used as incense, and the leaves and berries were used in medicine.
In the Bible, balm was highly prized and celebrated for its medicinal qualities. Extracted from the balsam tree, it was extremely fragrant and extremely valuable. It was actually referred to as the “Balm of Gilead” and held major ceremonial, economic and political importance. The gum was used as incense, and its leaves and berries were used in medicine. Today, according to ISA Ontario, balm can be made into a tea to relieve respiratory congestion and sore throats.

There you have it! There are 10 of the most popular medicinal plants of Biblical times, used for ceremony, perfumery, sustenance and remedies. Some things never change.

— Katherine Marko

Breath Meditation

 

Following is a very good and informative article on breath meditation by Betsy Rabyor. 

Posted on March 25, 2014 by betsy rabyor  phoenixtools.org/breath-meditation

Instructions for Breath Meditation

  1. Find a quiet place as free of distractions as possible, no telephones, computers or TV. Nature is great if you can do it there.
  2. Sit or stand comfortably in a relaxed manner, then close your eyes. With standing your energy is highest, sitting it is lower and lying is lowest. Lying is often not recommended because one has a tendency to fall asleep. The most important however is that you are comfortable and let go of controlling your body completely and are relaxed as possible.  Sitting with straight spine and with crossed legs is helpful to open channels in legs and spine, but realize if you are not used to this it can take some time before this is comfortable for you. You can lie down to meditate if you are too tense while sitting, or do it in a warm bathtub if your mind is especially active, as can be with anxiety. Later you can progress to other positions, as it suits you. If you have a lot of stress or body tension, it can be beneficial to do a walk or some exercise before doing the meditation session to release built up tension.
  3. Then simply put your focus on FEELING your breathing on any point you like along the channel of breath moving in and out of your body, but stick to one focal point. Some like to put the focus on the breath as it comes in and goes out the nostril, others in the lungs as they expand and contract, others in the diaphragm area or belly. The main thing to know is that ‘breathing’ happens automatically and it doesn’t need ‘your mental help or assistance’, that’s why it’s such a good focal point – it doesn’t need your assistance at all – you can totally let go of trying to control anything. Keep your focus on the FEELING of your breath moving  in and out, which doesn’t need your thoughts or mind. Don’t try to manipulate or change your breathing or try to make it someway it is not naturally. When you do this, then you are using your mind to make it be different that what it is, and it’s exactly the opposite of meditation. In true meditative state you do not use the mind. Keep it simple by keeping your focus on feeling your breathing happening in your body, which is the focal pointin this meditation.
  4. Now it will happen in your session, that you will get distracted from feeling your breath and when that occurs what has happened is that you are likely busy thinking. It is possible you can do a meditation session, thinking the entire time and not even realize you did that until it’s over. All of this is normal and totally okay. You only need to be aware that ‘thinking’ has happened. Don’t analyze your thoughts or it will trigger more thoughts and you will get caught in a circle of thinking. To stop thinking, you only need to set your attention back on the focal point, even if you can only hold it for a few seconds this is good. Don’t be critical about yourself on how  you are doing. Again this is thinking and will trigger more thoughts and strong reaction of feeling inadequate or that you are doing it wrong, etc. Drop all this! Non-stop mind-chatter is the state where we all start and it takes some time for thinking to subside and for you to be able to hold the focal point longer. The more you practice, the better you will get at noticing when thinking happens and you lose focus. You ability to direct attention away from thinking and not clinging to thoughts and reset your attention back to your focal point will get better over time as well. To help let go of your desire to think, it can help to give yourself a reminder: I am aware I was thinking. Right Now is NOT my time for thinking, I’m meditating NOW, there will be plenty of time to think about ‘this issue’ later. If something comes up that you feel you need to think about, like an insight or something you don’t want to forget, write it down on a piece of paper so you can think about it AFTER the meditation is done.
  5. You repeat like this the entire session. The most beneficial length of time for meditation is 45 minutes to one hour, because at the 45 minute mark this is state of maximum vibration increase and where the strongest healing reactions happen. Meditation is best done twice per day, before starting one’s day and before one goes to bed. To get a result from meditation, you must do it frequently, at least once per day. Think of it more as ‘preventative medicine’ you do each day, like brushing your teeth, for your mental health and well being, see it as a lifelong practice. Also please don’t give up when you first start, because you find it difficult to do. This is normal, and one will want to stop it. Stick with it at least twice per day for one month, and you will for sure get a result and then want to continue on with it.

Benefits of Meditation

The benefit of practicing meditation is becoming more aware of oneself and becoming more efficient with the use of your essential energy. You gradually learn to focus better and not waste time with distractions or useless turning around in circles doing things, which aren’t really essential, meaningful or that which make you happy. You also will become more insightful and creative. The other thing to know is that when you meditate, when your mind is resting, then you are healing, this happens all by itself. Basically, when the mind rests (just like deep sleep), neurons in the brain are enhanced, repaired and rerouted to more efficient patterns. Later these changes will be reflected in the body as the cells replace themselves, and you will see the signs of healing happening. Healing or transformation of the personality is happening with the meditative state, and the newest aspects you’ve accumulated in your personality will be healed first, and the first last at the end of this process. Thus one can expect that the first things to be healed are often beliefs, concepts, or intellectual aspects, then followed by emotional aspects and finally by physical aspects. With enough time spent in ‘effective’ meditation (seconds of no-thought), it will eventually result in a complete healing of all systems of your body, no matter what kinds of mental, emotional or physical problems you currently have. Healing happens slowly, as it took much time to build up the state of personality you have in your body, which is ultimately the cause of all your problems, it will take some time to transform that old structure to the new and healthy one. Be satisfied with your daily progress, growing takes its time and can’t be forced or go as fast as you want it to be. Just know you are healing, each time you meditate. Don’t get trapped into the desire to be somebody or to develop super powers or get mesmerized by ‘healing reactions’, which happen during this process. As your central nervous system is being changed in the brain, this can cause reactions that seem ‘unearthly’, with seeing of images, visions, or seeing sparkly lights or hearing tones in the ears, etc. These are simply side-effects or symptoms of healing, and one should not try to make them happen, thinking that by doing so, one is getting somewhere or developing into another kind of entity… This kind of want is a desire of the ego to get confirmation for a new kind of spiritual image. If you think this might be happening, drop all that, reread the instructions, keep it simple.

Regular Practice Will Get Results

To get a result you must practice regular and it takes some time to get used to doing the practice. The thinking will come in heavy at first and every excuse will be given to say this is not working or this is not worth it, etc. Stick with it twice a day if possible for at least 3 weeks, and then it might become a habit you don’t want to miss. Slowly, you get results. When you start to get results, then you will know why you want to continue to do it. But before that happens, it’s sort of like ‘forcing yourself’ to do it. Keep it simple, just do it.

Why does meditation practice remove stress?

The reason meditation practice reduces stress is because stress is caused by thinking. It’s like you think all these things – re: all you have to do, and you don’t have time to do it, then there’s a conflict, the muscles hold tension with energy charges built up for action but you can’t do it, thus you accumulate stress. Thinking goes a lot faster then what you can physically do, so the more you think things should be different than what they are, which is most of the time with thoughts, then the more stress you build up. As you learn to become more aware of thinking and emotions and body tension from continued daily practice of meditation, as you get better at tuning into what happening inside you, you will start to learn more about your basic make-up, personality, awareness and body and how all of you works. This is known as ‘self-knowledge’, which will allow you to take get insights and realize steps in rising awareness or ability to be consciously present to what is happening ‘right now’. Eventually you will get better at accepting what is happening ‘right now’ and learning to respond to it as needed, versus spending so much time thinking about the past or the future which is not here. So you see, with regular meditation practice you will stop building up stress in the first place, you will become better able to catch that over active thinking pattern when it happens and be able to ‘set it aside’ and simply breath – even during the day – thus you will also grow in your ability to focus your essential energy and control everything about your life. .

It’s a very important life skill to learn how to control the reactions of thinking and emotions and physical actions. All that a human can do, the first thing that always happens is thought, this precedes all else, so becoming aware of thinking is paramount to have true will power and focus and control of yourself. When one’s thinking is overactive, usually certain thoughts are repeating of a certain nature, which create an emotional energy in the body according to the underlying nature or tone of the thoughts. Thinking is part of the nervous system and is what allows us to act, so just prior to a movement in body, energy is built up in the appropriate muscles as an electric charge to allow us that movement. So think, emotion, then act. When one is thinking, one is building emotional energy in the muscles, if one doesn’t act upon that which is set up, and then this is ‘stress’. Basically charges are in the muscles, but it is not released through action. By learning to only think when needed – when one needs to take an action, then one becomes more energy efficient, not building up unnecessary energy in the body when it’s not needed.

Betsy

So good, so many benefits!

This drink was recommended to help me hydrate, detoxify, and reap the benefits of the different ingredients.  It looks so yummy – I had to share it!  Enjoy…

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