How to practice mindfulness meditation

Mindfulness Meditation

There are many different types of meditation, but they all seek the same ends. Those being peace, tranquility, understanding, higher brain function, less stress, and ultimately, self-realization, or enlightenment. While many forms exist, one really stands out and will be the topic of this article.

Mindfulness is one of the doctrines of Buddhism, namely the eight-fold path. It’s referred to as Right-Mindfulness and has become all the rage lately. It’s everywhere from schools to the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange, and rightfully so.

How to Meditate Mindfully

I know you’re time is short, so here’s how to do it:

1. Set a timer for five minutes. (You have one on your smart-phone, or in the kitchen)
2. Sit with your spine erect (straight). Posture is important.
3. Notice and then concentrate on your breath as best as you can.
4. Your mind will go crazy. It doesn’t like this. (that’s your ego)
5. Notice your mind going crazy, then return to your breath.
6. Your mind will go crazy again.
7. Again, return to your breath.
8. It’s all about returning to your breath.
9. Do this until the timer goes off.

The trick is to do this consistently every day. Eventually, your mind will quiet down. It’s a myth that your mind stops. It never does. Don’t try to stop your mind. You’ll just get frustrated and angry, or down on yourself, which you shouldn’t ever have to feel.

Instead, just allow your mind to run, but gently return your attention to your breathing. That’s the real trick. Mindfulness is not something to achieve, it’s something that exists perpetually, but you just have to notice it. It’s like jacking into the Matrix, if you remember that movie.

Looking 10 years younger doesn’t have to cost you a leg and an arm, or even a shot. It’s as simple as following thousand year old traditions with the ingredients you already have in your kitchen! But I guarantee you that you do THIS once a week and you WILL look 10 years younger in no time! This recipe comes to us from Japan, and has been used by women for thousands of years. There’s a reason why Japanese women look so young, even in their oldest days! The secret? RICE. Rice is loaded with healthy nutrients such as linoleic acid and squalene, which are very powerful antioxidants and promote collagen production. This in turn reduces and prevents the formation of wrinkles and fine lines.

Do THIS Once a Week to Look 10 Years Younger

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp rice
• 1 tbsp milk

Directions:

1. Bring your rice to a boil with 1 cup of water. Let it simmer for 3 minutes.
2. Remove from heat, and let cool for a couple of minutes.
3. Strain the water from your rice, but make sure to keep the rice water and store in a jar in the fridge.
4. Mix the boiled rice with 1 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp milk until it forms a paste.
5. Massage the paste in slow, circular motions for a minute or two and then leave on for 15 minutes.
6. Rinse off with warm water and pat dry.
7. Using a cotton ball, apply the rice water onto your face like a toner. You can use the rice water every night before bed to tighten the skin and get rid of dark circles.

There you have it! A super easy and doable youthful mask that you should use once a week and I swear you’ll see results almost immediately!

Onion Juice for Hair Growth and Healthy Hair

You can try some of these onion hair packs to regain strength and shine in your hair. If you’re suffering from excessive hair loss or baldness, applying these packs will noticeably improve hair growth in a few months. Onion juice applied topically is said to give your hair a nice coppery shade.

Study on Onions

Onion lends great taste and flavor to everyday dishes, but did you know that when applied topically, it can lead to hair growth and prevent hair loss? One study from the Journal of Dermatology found that after 4 weeks of using onion juice, 74% of individuals with ‘alopecia areata’ experienced significant hair re-growth, and within 6 weeks of using onion juice, 84% of the individuals were reported to have hair re-growth.

Great Onion Hair Masks

 

1. Onion-Gooseberry Mask: Gooseberry or ‘amla’ is a very powerful remedy for hair loss and hair re-growth. You can powder dried amla or soak dry amlas in any oil of your choice and mash them to form a paste. You can add amla powder or paste with onion juice to your hair once a week for 30 minutes-1 hour to see amazing results.
2. Onion-Honey Mixture: Mix ¼ cup of onion juice with 1 tbsp. of honey and apply the mix on the scalp. Massage it for 15 minutes every day. Alternatively, you can also consume it orally, every day.
3. Onion Juice Hair Rinse: Add 4-5 chopped onion to 1 litre of water and boil it for about 10 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool and strain the mixture
4. Regular Mask: Try applying onion juice every day on your hair directly for at least 30 minutes before rinsing it off.
5. Onion-Garlic Mask: Crush garlic and extract juice. Add this to the onion juice and massage it in your scalp. Leave it on for 30 min before rinsing it off.

Tips

Preparing Onion Juice

 

1. Food processor or Blender: Peel onions and cut them into four sections. Blend them evenly in the blender. Remove and strain through a fine sieve.
2. Grater: Cut onion into two halves. Grate both these halves over a plate. When done, strain out the juice from the grated onion, using the back of a spoon.
3. Cloth method: Collect the outer peels of the onions (try using the one’s discarded while cutting vegetables) and blend them. Put them in a muslin cloth or a thin cotton cloth and squeeze it directly on the hair or in to a bowl if you’re mixing it with some other ingredient for your mask.

DIY Onion Hair Masks

 

You will need to keep the onion masks on your scalp for at least 30 minutes or longer to achieve desired results.  Repeat the remedies at least three times per week for best results.

Note: Before applying onion juice, test it on a small area to ensure that you are not allergic. Onion juice applied topically is said to give your hair a nice coppery shade. But, if you want to maintain the natural color of your hair, mix onion juice with 1-2 tsp of mustard oil. The oil will prevent the color lightening caused by onions.

Conclusion

 

Stick with this routine for 2 months to see definitive results. To boost hair growth, you can also massage your hair and scalp with a mixture of olive oil, coconut oil and almond oil once a week, ideally leaving it overnight. Also, don’t forget to include onions and other fruits and vegetables as a part of a healthy hair diet.

Health Benefits of Onion for Hair Growth

 

• Stimulates blood circulation and fastens hair growth.
• Helps prevent premature graying of hair
• Onion contains sulphur which is an excellent tonic for hair thinning.
• Regular application of onion helps thicken hair by improving its volume.
• Onion is a natural cure to treat hereditary hair loss.
• Several research-studies conducted on hair fall have established that onions contain great healing properties, effective in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia or female pattern baldness.
• Onions are helpful in controlling hair problems like dandruff.
• The antibacterial properties of onion aid in treating, several scalp and hair infections caused by fungi and yeast.

Burn a Bay Leaf in Your House. The Reason? You'll be Amazed!

Burn a bay leaf in your house. You’ll be amazed by this trick and will want to try it right away.

Never underestimate the effect and power of various aromas on our body. Long ago, the ancient Greeks recognized the healing properties of bay leaves and used it in their medicine.

Bay laurel is characterized by strong anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. Among other things, it can help in the fight against epilepsy, and release the airways.

If you have high blood pressure, insomnia or are under stress, bay leaves can help! It's also recommended for those who want to control cholesterol.

To take advantage of all its benefits, you can carefully light it in a bowl and let the aroma gradually spread around the room, or add it to meals by cooking it in boiling water. You’ll start to notice a wave of relaxation and happiness. Just don’t forget to put out the fire.

Bay leaves are also a great cockroach replant! We recommend that you use dried bay leaves because they emit a stronger smell.

They are just perfect for that job. And the best thing about them is that they are completely safe to be around, if you have small kids or pets. Because of their powerful smell, bay leaves will thrust the cockroaches out.

Simply place some bay leaves in every corner of the house. You can even place them in the garden or in the kitchen where you store food, as they are non-toxic and are ideal for such areas.