Thought for Today

"To allow the Universe to move you in your life to happier and better things, you are going to need to look around you and appreciate the good things here and now. Seek the beautiful things and count the blessings of where you are. Dissatisfaction will not bring the happier and the better into your life. Dissatisfaction roots you to the spot where you currently are, but appreciation for what you have attracts the happier and better to you." Rhonda Byrne - The Secret

Do you get enough Folic Acid?

Latest research at Germany's Max-Rubner-Institute (MRI) shows that 86 % of women and 79 % of men do not get their recommended daily intake (400 micrograms) of folic acid.
Folic acid plays an important role in the segmentation and development of cells, the development of DNA, the body's ability to produce blood, and metabolic processes. Normally, we get this vitamin through food, but if the contents are not enough, we develop a special kind of anaemia after 4 or 5 months. If folic acid levels are low, we are more prone to develop certain illnesses. For example, the homocysteine level in the blood can increase. Hgh homocysteine levels can be responsible for cardio-vascular diseases and stroke. The connection, however, still needs to be scientifically researched. It is recommended, nevertheless, to have our homocysteine levels checked, and if it is too high, to take measures. This is especially important for people who carry the risk to develop cardio-vascular diseases and stroke or for those who already suffer from those ailments. Homocysteine is produced and degraded in the body during normal metabolic processes. If this process is disrupted, however, the homocysteine levels rise. In a high concentration, it will damage the blood vessels. If we get enough folic acid, the homocysteine levels will go down. Additionally, we will need Vitamins B6 and B12.
Natural sources for folic acid are leavy greens, whole grain products and grain sprouts, liver (organically sourced!), soft cheese and oranges.

HORUS essence Dandelion (taraxacum officinale)

This essence can help to remove blockages of the energy flow and to let go of tensions trapped in the muscles (e.g. because of suppressed impulses). Therefore, it is a valuable remedy that can be used for back massages in case of tense muscles and tension headaches. Besides, it can help for infertility due to inner tenseness and can help the mother to relax during the last stages of pregnancy.

HORUS Essence Pomegranate - punica granatum

The Pomegranate Essence can help both men and women to accept the feminine aspect of their personalities. If women are having problems to accept their femininity, they are likely to have relationship problems, period troubles or infertility. This essence can be a valuable support in cases of infertility due to emotional or psychological reasons, and also helps in cases of mood swings caused by hormonal imbalances during pregnancy. Pomegranate Essence helps to relax, and calms not only during panic attacks and feelings of helplessness during childbirth, but also is used to induce labour.

HORUS Essence Prunella Vulgaris

Selfheal (Prunella Vulgaris) can help us whenever we find it difficult to love and accept ourselves with all our faults and weaknesses, and enhances the self-healing powers of our bodies. Because only when we can love ourselves, we also can heal ourselves. During pregnancy, the Prunella essence helps the mother to overcome the feeling of not being attractive anymore and helps her to accept the unborn child. This essence can also prevent infections and supports the kidneys which are much in demand now to detox the organism. It also helps to build a strong immune system within the embryo.

HORUS Flower Essence Bougainvillea

The Bougainvillea essence can help us to reconcile with the inner child, to re-discover the beauty and wonder of life, to feel secure, to take "being here" a little easier and to be able to look forward more lightheartedly. During pregnancy, this essence facilitates the loving contact to the unborn child and gives (together with Pear) serenity and optimism, when the mother is worried too much or is afraid that her partner might leave her. Before and during birth, Bougainvillea can give courage to the expecting mother; during a difficult pregnancy it can give strength to the unborn child. It has also proved to work well for turning breech positions.

HORUS Flower Essence PEAR

This essence can help with emotional crises or with physical emergencies (e.g. complications at birth). It can give calmness, balance and inner peace and has a comforting effect when we constantly worry or brood over something, for example if the baby might come into the World with an illness. PEAR essence is also good for women who feel not yet able to cope with or accept their role as a mother. This essence can help with nausea and helps (like APPLE) with water retention and can be used for recovery after birth.