Body Crabtree

Posted in Bath and Body | September 3rd, 2009

Body Crabtree

Nurture Your Self in Nature

Nurture. This word often conjures up images of a mother caring for her child, a nurse taking care of the needs of her patients or perhaps a gardener tending his plants. However, what is often overlooked is self-nurturance. Do you daily take quiet time to relax? How long has it been since you enjoyed a massage, a manicure or a day at the spa? If you have a partner, when was the last time you received special attention, such as having your hair brushed or head petted? Have you taken time to soak your body in warm water? Do you often stop and enjoy the beauty in nature?

Many of you were raised to be slaves and servants to others, being taught that taking care of your needs first is an act of selfishness. For those of you who chose this as one of your basic belief codes, you eventually found yourself literally working yourself to death to please family, friends and employers.

It is no wonder you don’t have time to nurture yourselves. After so much time and energy is spent taking care of everyone else, there is nothing left for you. Even those of you who do have the time, energy and financial resources to pamper yourselves may choose not to do so because of guilt, shame and unworthiness.

Have you taken time to look at the various reasons you place others’ needs before your own? Do you do these things out of obligation or to assuage guilt? Do you tend to the needs of others as a way to build your self-esteem? Are you trying to impress others with your acts of service? Do you need to be rewarded or recognized when you help others? Be honest and ask yourself why you place others’ needs before your own.

Are you ready to start taking better care of your Self? Before you get out of bed in the morning, ask your body, “What do I need today to be full of energy and joy?” Once you learn to listen, you will find that your body will tell you exactly what it needs. Pay attention to your aches and pains; your body was designed with alarm systems to tell you when it needs food, water, exercise and rest.

Do you feel hot or cold? It takes a tremendous amount of energy to regulate body temperature. Wear the appropriate clothing, even if it is not fashionable. Are you overworking your muscles? Do less toil and take time to nurture your muscles with a massage or warm bath. Have you considered petting yourself and thanking your body? There are myriads of you who think it taboo to touch yourself in loving ways. Hundreds of you cannot even look at your body in a mirror when you are unclothed. How can you ever expect to love another when you are unable to appreciate your own physical vessel?

Develop a close, personal relationship with your body. Begin by gazing into your eyes while looking at your reflection in a mirror and telling yourself that you love you, that you are a wonderful person and that you are beautiful. Pay attention to your body each moment as you prepare to eat, asking your body what it needs. Listen to its responses. When you feel bloated, gassy, weak or tired, note what foods you have recently eaten and change your diet accordingly.

Take time to read labels on processed foods, most are filled with food preservatives that are extremely toxic. Many companies use additives such as corn syrup to addict you to their products. Other additives such as aspartame are foreign to the body; it doesn’t know how to assimilate them, so these toxins are stored the tissue of the cells. This is one reason why people who consume “diet foods” actually gain weight!

Take time to research the effects of amalgams used to repair dental cavities. Take time to review the effects of toxic substances such as pharmaceuticals and beauty products. There is an abundance of information available on how to prevent surgeries and cure cancers through diet and the use of herbs.

It is time to take charge and realize that medical practitioners are not “gods;” they do not have all the answers. You may have heard joking remarks about doctors “practicing” medicine. Well, indeed, this is what they do. Have you ever wondered why they order so many tests? Making a diagnosis is a guessing game. Through testing, they “rule out” possible diagnoses and treat the patient for what appears to be a specific problem, many times prescribing medications that only exasperate the initial problem.

Each person’s body is unique; a myriad of problems have created this state of imbalance in the body, including thought forms that allowed the manifestation of the dis-ease in the first place. Take time to nurture yourself by spending time in nature. You will feel healthier, more vibrant, mentally alert and balanced, leaving you with the time, energy and desire to nurture yourself. Once you have taken care of your needs, then you can be of service to others in a more beneficial way.

About the Author:

To read excerpts from Theresa Crabtree’s book entitled,”The Mayan Tzolk’in Calendar: A Daily Guide to Self-Empowerment” or to sign up to receive free weekly messages, please visit her website at: http://www.t-a-d-a.com

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How exactly does La source body glow work?

I bought a tube of La Source Moisturizing body glow from crabtree&evelyn. I am of wheatish complexion and little tanned due to the summer activities and thought it would even out the skin tone. But I am not sure how exactly it work. Will this give me a tanned look, which I am not really looking forward to? Does this product actually help in evening out the skin tone?

Thank you for all the help in advance.

it’s a gradual tanner. basically if you put it on for a few days, you’ll notice you get a little darker (not a lot darker). it doesnt work immediately though. it also makes your tan last way longer. i hope it works good for you