While I do the best to provide the best information, always do you own research before taking any supplements whether it is just herbs or strong supplements such as GABA or 5-htp. Always make sure you can take them with any medicines you are taking, or if any supplements you choose to take can be mixed together. Always take the lowest dose (when I take a new supplement I always take half of what is in the capsule, I take it by itself and always in the morning). Sources of use:
- Aromatherapy-Incense, Essential Oils - great to put in a diffuser, humidifier / streamer (such as Vicks;however, Vicks tests on animals so buy used or from another company)
- Teas (do not eat or drink essential oils or incense). Or you can even just eat (some of) them!
- Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David D. Burns M.D.- "The good news is that anxiety, guilt, pessimism, procrastination, low self-esteem, and other ′black holes′ of depression can be cured without drugs. In Feeling Good, eminent psychiatrist David D. Burns, M.D. outlines the remarkable, scientifically proven techniques that will immediately lift your spirits and help you develop a positive outlook on life.Now, in this updated edition, Dr Burns adds an all-new Consumer′s Guide To Antidepressant Drugs, as well as a new introduction to help answer your questions about the many options available for treating depression."
- Yogi Kava Stress Relief Tea - "Carob Pod, Indian Sarsaparilla Root, Organic Cinnamon Bark, Organic Ginger Root, Organic Barley Malt, Kava Root Extract, Cardamom Pod, Natural Hazelnut Flavor, Stevia Leaf, Natural Licorice Flavor, Natural Cinnamon Bark Oil."
- HEM Incense sticks
- Neuro - *does have sugar, probs refined sugar, but one once in a while isn't going to give you diabetes or anything* Has Bliss - for a good mood, Sleep-for sleep,etc.
- All about Black tea - pamphlet from Frontier teas
- Culinary Rx: The Plant Prescription / What is the Plantrician Project?
- What is Nitric Oxide and how does it help with blood flow (sex, endometriosis,circulation,etc
- Check out Frontier's herbal products
- Kava: A Natural Alternative To Anxiety Medication? from Reset.Me - Great for depression and anxiety.More for life events instead of a substitute for daily anti-depressants or anti-anxiety meds. Can be damaging to the liver if taken long-term.
- What is Yohimbe? - Yohimbe is used to arouse sexual excitement, for erectile dysfunction (ED), sexual problems caused by medications for depression called selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and general sexual problems in both men and women.Can be dangerous. Check for interactions.
- Check out Sedona Aromatherapie - "a home study aromatherapy school and custom aromatherapy blend and consulting service located in Sedona, Arizona"
- Be Well Red teas
- Herbs for hysteria (Histronic Personality Disorder) @ DigHerbs
- How to Treat Borderline Personality Disorder Naturally - St.Johns Wart, kava (can be dangerous in high doses), valerian root, same-E,5-htp, Docosahexaenoic acid (vegan friendly can be found)
- Watch Grow Your Own Drugs
- Buy Do Terra essential oils
- Check out Eden's Garden // 150 Ways to Use Essential Oils @ Edens Garden
- The Complete Guide To Natural Healing kit/ binder
- What is the "Dream herb?" - "Calea zacatechichi causes an increase in the following:1)number of overall dreams experienced 2) ability to remember those dreams 3) intensity of hypnagogic imagery experienced while falling asleep. Experiential reports suggest that its effects also include:1)spontaneous lucid dream experiences 2) increased dream clarity and realism."
- Three Herbs Everyone with BPD Should Know About - "Yerba mate, kava kava, valerian"
- Lithium Orotate - ""Lithium orotate, is a salt of orotic acid and lithium. It is available as the monohydrate, LiC5H3N2O4·H2O. In this compound, lithium is non-covalently bound to an orotate ion, rather than to a carbonate or other ion....used in small doses to treat certain medical conditions, such as stress, bipolar disorder, depression, suicidal ideations, alcoholism, ADHD, attention deficit disorder, aggression, PTSD, Alzheimer's and to improve memory. Intake of lithium has well documented positive neurological effects, and appears to be effective even in trace amounts....A 1979 study drew the mistaken conclusion that its use may in fact be harmful to kidney function compared to lithium carbonate"
Hiking
- "Hiking is the preferred term, in Canada and the United States, for a long, vigorous walk, usually on trails (footpaths), in the countryside, while the word walking is used for shorter, particularly urban walks. On the other hand, in the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland, the term walking is acceptable to describe all forms of walking, whether it is a walk in the park or backpacking in the Alps. The word hiking is also often used in the UK, along with rambling (a slightly old-fashioned term), hillwalking, and fell walking (a term mostly used for hillwalking in northern England). In New Zealand a long, vigorous walk or hike is called tramping. It is a popular activity with numerous hiking organizations worldwide, and studies suggest that all forms of walking have health benefits." - Wikipedia
- American Hiking Society
Camping
- "Camping is an elective outdoor recreational activity. Generally held, participants leave developed areas to spend time outdoors in more natural ones in pursuit of activities providing them enjoyment. To be regarded as "camping" a minimum of one night is spent outdoors, distinguishing it from day-tripping, picnicking, and other similarly short-term recreational activities. Camping can be enjoyed through all four seasons.
- Camping may involve sheltering in the open air, a tent, caravan, motorhome, or primitive structure. Luxury may be an element, as in early 20th century African safaris, but including accommodations in fully equipped fixed structures such as high-end sporting camps under the banner of "camping" blurs the line.
- Camping as a recreational activity became popular among elites in the early 20th century. With time, it grew more democratic, and varied. Modern participants frequent publicly owned natural resources such as national and state parks, wilderness areas, and commercial campgrounds. Camping is a key part of many youth organizations around the world, such as Scouting, which use it to teach both self-reliance and teamwork." - Wikipedia
- Reserve America
- Visit the Catskills
Kayaking
- "Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving across water. It is distinguished from canoeing by the sitting position of the paddler and the number of blades on the paddle. A kayak is a low-to-the-water, canoe-like boat in which the paddler sits facing forward, legs in front, using a double-bladed paddle to pull front-to-back on one side and then the other in rotation. Most kayaks have closed decks, although sit-on-top and inflatable kayaks are growing in popularity as well." - Wikipedia
- "Canoeing is a sport or recreational activity which involves paddling a canoe with a single-bladed paddle. In some parts of Europe canoeing refers to both canoeing and kayaking, with a canoe being called a Canadian canoe." - Wikipedia
- Paddling (dot) net
- Kayaking (dot) com
Mountain Bking
- "Mountain biking is the sport of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, using specially designed mountain bikes. Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes, but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain." - Wikipedia
- Bicycling (dot)com
- IMBA
The more you care about the environment and take care of it, the healthier you are mentally.
See posts with the "Environment" tag @ my Woah Lotta Info blog
See posts with the "Environment" tag @ my Woah Lotta Info blog
Biophilia
- "The biophilia hypothesis suggests that there is an instinctive bond between human beings and other living systems. Edward O. Wilson introduced and popularized the hypothesis in his book, Biophilia (1984).[1] He defines biophilia as "the urge to affiliate with other forms of life"" - Wikipedia
- Amazon.com: The Biophilia Hypothesis (Shearwater Book) by Stephen R. Kellert, Edward O. Wilson, Scott McVay, Aaron Katcher, Cecilia McCarthy, Gregory Wilkins, Roger Ulrich, Paul Shepard, Sara St. Antoine, Jared Diamond, Gordon Orians, Richard Nelson, Madhav Gadgil, Lynn Margulis, Elizabeth Lawrence: - ""Biophilia" is the term coined by Edward O. Wilson, author of The Diversity of Life and winner of two Pulitzer prizes, to describe what he believes is our innate affinity for the natural world. In his landmark book Biophilia, he examined how our tendency to focus on life and lifelike processes might be a biologically based need, integral to our development as individuals and as a species. The idea has caught the imagination of diverse thinkers. The Biophilia Hypothesis brings together the views of some of the most creative scientists of our time, each attempting to amplify and refine the concept of biophilia. The various perspectives - psychological, biological, cultural, symbolic, and aesthetic - frame the theoretical issues by presenting empirical evidence that supports or refutes the hypothesis. Numerous examples illustrate the idea that biophilia and its converse, biophobia, have a genetic component: people develop fear and even full-blown phobias of snakes and spiders with very little negative reinforcement, while more threatening modern artifacts - knives, guns, automobiles - rarely elicit such a response; people would rather look at water, green vegetation, or flowers than built structures of glass and concrete; and the development of language, myth, and thought appears to be greatly dependent on the use of natural symbols, particularly animals. The biophilia hypothesis, if substantiated, provides a powerful argument for the conservation of biological diversity. More important, it implies serious consequences for our well-being as society becomes further estranged from the natural world. Relentless environmental destruction could have a significant impact on our quality of life,not just materially but psychologically and even spiritually."
- Edward O. Wilson's Biophilia Hypothesis @ Wilderdom
- Why We Love Nature! The Biophilia Hypothesis (Theory Thursday Ep.8) uploaded by Koi Fresco
- How Biophilia Can Keep You Horny and Healthy @ Frontiers Media