Standing on My Head

This whole world seems to be upside down right now. So much is going on and it is overwhelming. Anxiety and depression are at a high with no end in sight. As Christians, we have so many ways to help us deal with these problems to help us spiritually that have physical ramifications. Sometimes we need to use our bodies to help us move from anxiety and depression to feeling stability and peace. I have already written about Pieta Fitness, which is an excellent resource. Multiple studies have been done about how these moves can help move those peace hormones. Like so many people, during the lockdown, I got into doing some things differently and looking at other ways to exercise. Two feeds that kept coming up that looked interesting were these moves that help you with a handstand goal and the Diary of a Fit Mommy. Of course, being who I am, I had to look deeper.

 This is from Sia Cooper, aka the Fit Mommy. Inverted poses have many benefits.! Firstly it’s an antidepressant. Flushing the adrenal glands stimulates the release of neurotransmitters and endorphins that allow you to immediately feel uplifted and can counteract depression, mood swings and seasonal affective disorder. It boosts your brain! When the brain lacks a sufficient supply of blood, the body becomes slow and sluggish because the brain uses 25 percent of the body’s oxygen. Increasing blood flow nourishes brain cells with more oxygen resulting in improved concentration, memory and awareness. It also aids in digestion. When you invert your body you allow the stool that is moving from the ileocecal valve through the ascending colon to move with the force of gravity. The pressing of the stool against the intestinal walls also encourages movement and the pressure on the walls of the digestive tract stimulates a stronger peristalsis (muscle contractions that occur in your digestive tract). Be careful though and begin with a wall immediately behind you to catch any falls that are bound to happen. 

Who knew? I was just trying to find a way to heal my diastasis recti muscle from my many births. 

 

The other feed was from a program by Karin Dimitrovova. So I tried it in order to increase my body mobility and build more strength. If you work on building physical flexibility, you’ll also be able to be more flexible and adjust in your life, a much needed ability as a mom! 

 What are some ways that you are trying to promote your sanity during this time so that you can be a source of strength to your family?

The CBD Option for Anxiety

 I think CBD is worth a try to put in our arsenal for helping our children. From what I have found, it helps by taking the edge off so they can cope better and tackle their anxiety. I can see it helping with the DARE program by Barry McDonagh. You can read the review in this blog.

Young Living Essential Oils is offering CBD oil and I think many people are confused about what it is. In my experience, people tend to file things in their brain under “good” or “bad.” They then make decisions off of those “files”. Drugs are bad, CBD oil is often clumped with marijuana so CBD oil must be bad. I had no idea what the difference was between the two, as well, so I started looking into it.
First, CBD comes from the hemp plant which contains little THC, the stuff that gets you high. It is in the same family, but a different plant than marijuana. Hemp is an amazing plant that if you research will take you down the internet rabbit hole, for sure.

Many people that I know suffer from autoimmune diseases and anxiety issues. I am so happy that I can recommend something that will ease their pain and perhaps help them heal. As with all Young Living’s Essential oils, the products are high quality. The CBD products are pure, have no fillers, vegan, non-gmo, and gluten free. They are not full spectrum CBD, which contains the THC, so there is no THC in Young Living's products.

 
CBD primarily interacts with your body’s Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) regulates processes in the body such as appetite, pain, mood, memory, peripheral nervous system, and more. Endocannabinoids and their receptors are found throughout the body: in the brain, organs, connective tissues, glands, and immune cells. In each tissue, the cannabinoid system performs different tasks, but the goal is always the same: homeostasis.(Nature’s Ultra website)

Your Endocannabinoid system includes your muscles, your bones, and most of your bodily systems. 

This means that CBD will interact with these systems and try to bring them into homeostasis, which means balance and stability. Who doesn’t want a relaxed, calm body with diminished pain?

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If you are interested in ordering Young Living CBD or learning more about it, let me know.
Young Living has a special starter pack for $175. This contains the wonderful muscle rub, a bottle of flavored oil, and a roll on. Sign up with my name and number and I will send you a pocket guide to essential oils.(Laura Hinkel 1658413) The CBD is under the Premium Starter Kits tab. 

What is your experience with CBD oil for your anxiety?