Michael Jackson....

I am sure that your hearing about this EVERYWHERE right now. Its been on the news both the radio and the TV over here. I am actually shocked of his passing to be honest. I think that his death really affected me as did Princess Diana, and yet I knew neither. Not really sure why. Perhaps because of their fame being on higher levels?

I asked myself and my guides why this death would bother me, and I just get the sense it was because he was so misunderstood in so many aspects. The image my guides provide is of someone who was depressed, trying to hide it and put on a happy face. I get the sense that he did not like who he was on the inside, as a way to mask that person, he made changes to the outside to try and "disguise" who he was inside. I guess I had always assumed it was more about vanity than perhaps trying to change who he was.

I also get the sense hes feeling "free" right now and at peace, even though his passing was unexpected. I know right now that they are saying his death was related to cardiac arrest, but I feel later reports will show it to be linked to "chemical substances". I believe a bad combination of pills (not on purpose)

This is what my guides are showing me as a way to put it all together for me. Is anyone else touched by his passing?

PS. I enjoy listening to music to "zone" out to and complete my readings. I like the background noise as a way to meditate a bit. I just launched limewire, and I select all the songs, I then launch it and just let whatever come up... guess what.. yep, Michael Jackson "Smooth Criminal" just came up and played first! What a hoot!

Vitamins and conceiving!

I know in quite a few readings, a "weird" word pops up, and I pass the information along. Most times I try and google what the heck they are telling me as it sounds silly. One time they told me "black cobash" or something like that, and I had to google it. I got a hit to what it really linked to and new I had an extra letter in there. Other times I have been pointed to what the pill or supplement looks like, or what your need to eat more of or even avoid. I always try and pass any of that information along. I know during reiki sessions things like this come up alot more frequently. Its usually when I am looking specifically to why someone is having a hard time conceiving that things like this come up.

Today I actually told someone to take more zinc, and someone else to avoid things like "tea". Turns out the woman I told to avoid tea or things like it, confirmed shes a MASSIVE coffee drinker. (in her words)

So today I had to google what the "heck" zinc had to do with trying to conceive, and look at what i found!!!
here

Zinc Zinc is the most widely studied nutrient in terms of fertility for both men and women. It is an essential component of genetic material and a zinc deficiency can cause chromosome changes in either you or our partner, leading to reduced fertility and an increased risk of miscarriage. Zinc is necessary for your body to 'attract and hold' (utilise efficiently) the reproductive hormones, oestrogen and progesterone. And it's equally important for your partner: zinc is found in high concentrations in the sperm. Zinc is needed to make the outer layer and tail of the sperm and is, therefore, essential for the health of your partner's sperm and, subsequently, your baby. Interestingly, several studies have also shown that reducing zinc in a man's diet will also reduce his sperm count.Just thought I would pass this on to everyone as I think its great to look into if your having delays with trying to conceive!

Hello to you all!

Well we are back from our family time. We headed up to the cabin my uncle owns, its about a 4.5 hour drive from our house. Its a LONG drive to do with a 1 year old in the car. She slept for the first 2 hours of the ride which was good, and was fairly good for the next hour, but it was the last 1 hour that she was fussy and the only way she was happy is if I was singing the ABC song!! Don't ask me how many times I had to sing that song to keep her happy!

We had a good time, some friends came up with us as well as the in laws. Lots of fishing for trout, I didn't bother. I did alot as a child (fishing) but as I have gotten older, just not as interested. Not sure why, but I am happy that its something that my husband is excited to do as he has our eldest interested. During her kindergarten graduation she said when she grows up she wants to be a "Fisher Girl"! Certainly made daddy proud!

I tried two new salads that a friend of the family made while there. We have gone the last three years in a row for a few nights each time. The last two times, I have gone grocery shopping for EVERYONE, picked up everything we needed, planned the meals, and then paid for it all and having to collect money from everyone. It was a PAIN! Not to mention now with having the baby, grocery shopping is NOT easy. She does not like to be in the buggy for a long period of time, which makes it so that I have to ask my Mother in law to come along, and then we end up buying WAY TOO MUCH food for the trip. She usually insists we need to bring more than I think, and then tells everyone she had nothing to do with it, and was just pushing the buggy and it was all me. (she drives me nuts sometimes! lol)

Anyways, this year, I actually told everyone that based on the amount of people that we had coming, that everyone would be responsible for TWO MEALS. I sent an email to everyone and told them to pick which meals they were doing, and what they were making. This way everyone knew what was for the meal during that day, who was cooking it (last time I ended up cooking almost everything and did not want a repeat of that). Best of all, I did not have to go grocery shopping for everyone, I did not have to pay for it, and ask people to pay me back, and I only had to cook two meals! (I had lunch and a breakfast! lol)

Anyways, I am usually a very picky eater. I am trying to get better so that the kids see that they should try things and might like it. Our friend made this salad with feta, pickles, mayo, garlic, lettuce, and something else. She threw alot of stuff in there and said it was some sort of polish recipe? or was it her polish friend sent it to her? Gosh I have no idea. I actually ate two BOWLS full of this stuff and would have been more than happy to eat all of the salad she made! I emailed her last night in the hopes shes going to send me a copy of the recipe. I will gladly post it for those of you interested in trying something new and very YUMMY!

I am hoping to get everything together for answering the spirit guide post in the next day or so, and then will post a way to try and "meditate" and connect better with your guides for those of you who had trouble, or those who wish to try an other way.

I am going to also try and find a date, that we can all get online together that will hopefully work with everyone. I am sure that a weekend would be best so that people are not at work, thinking a Saturday night would be best? (that means those of you in Europe should have it Sunday during the day?)

Happy Fathers Day!!!

I have this pre-scheduled as we are having our own family time this weekend and I will have no computer access. So when you read this post, I am more than likely going through computer withdrawl so have some sympathy for me? lol

Anyways, wanted to wish you all a happy fathers day to all the soon to be dads, the dad's already or the dad's to come!

Healthy Sperm!!

I found an article that I thought would be beneficial to some ladies who's partners/husbands/significant others might have sperm issues.

Sperm counts have slumped by almost 50% in the last five decades and even when no problems have been detected, it now takes the average seemingly healthy couple 11-12 months to conceive.

When you consider that about 300 million sperm will be trying to make their way to the cervix, but only one million will make it that far, and out of that one million only 200 will make it to the fallopian tubes, only to bounce off the egg while trying to get in (through a wall that’s 300% thicker than the head of the sperm), it’s a wonder that any of them ever make it.

Yet they do, of course, but there are certain nutrients they need - for their health and motility.

Damaged sperm may not be able to fertilise the egg, or may lead to a pregnancy that isn't able to go to term. A lot of sperm damage is caused by free radicals, so a diet high in antioxidants may help protect sperm cells from this damage. Taking a broad spectrum of antioxidants together has been shown to be more effective than taking single antioxidants.

To give sperm the best chance possible, you will need the following nutrients in your diet and supplement programme (not in any particular order of importance):

1. Water. It's crucial to drink enough water, as dehydration will lead to low semen volume. Aim to drink a minimum of one litre of water per day, and more when you're exercising.

2. Zinc is an essential component of genetic material and a deficiency in this important mineral can cause chromosome changes in either you or your partner. Deficiency can lead to reduced fertility and an increased risk of miscarriage. Zinc is also required for the reproductive hormones oestrogen and progesterone. Zinc is found in high concentrations in the sperm where it is needed to make the outer layer and tail of the sperm and is therefore essential for sperm health and, subsequently, your baby. Zinc needs to be continually replaced, as a significant amount is lost with each ejaculation. Good sources of zinc include meat, fish, pumpkin seeds, rye, oysters, almonds, brazil nuts, ginger, eggs and leafy greens.

3. Selenium has antioxidant qualities which help to protect against the effects of free radicals within the body that can cause chromosomal damage. It is also needed to maximise sperm formation and is required for testosterone production. Low levels of selenium are linked to infertility. Brazil nuts, sesame seeds, garlic, whole grains and brown rice are good sources of selenium.

4. Essential Fatty Acids. The word 'Essential' means that they are essential to life, cannot be made in the body, and must be obtained from the diet. They include omega 3 and omega 6 - both of which have important roles to play in reproductive health.

Essential Fatty Acids are also crucial for healthy hormone functioning. They break down in the body to produce prostaglandins for healthy semen. They also help to promote good levels of healthy, mobile sperm.

The main sources of omega 3 are oily fish and flaxseed, and omega 6 is found in nuts and seeds. It is crucial to find these oils as fresh as possible. The most important, omega 3 from fish oil, should be free from toxins - avoid cheap versions which may not have been properly tested for toxicity.

5. Vitamin E has powerful anti oxidant qualities. Dr Marilyn Glenville, a well respected expert in this field, states that vitamin E supplements have been shown to help fertilization and in one study by researchers at the University of Sheffield, it was found that taking high doses - 600mg of vitamin E every day for three months - improved the quality of sperm in 20% of men with poor sperm performance. wheat germ, nuts and seeds, avocado, green leafy vegetables and free range eggs.

6. Vitamin C is an antioxidant. This helps protect sperm and the DNA within it from damage. Vitamin C can help prevent sperm clumping together (agglutination).

Good sources include fruits and vegetables, especially peppers, kiwi, citrus fruits, berries and tomatoes.

7-9. The amino acids L-Arginine, L-Carnitine and Taurine are required for the normal production and functioning of sperm, aiding sperm quantity, quality and motility. Deficiencies in L-arginine are linked to immature sperm development. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, so eating sufficient good quality protein is vital.

10. Folic Acid. Early indications suggest that Folate (Folic Acid) may be as important for healthy sperm, as it is for women during pregnancy.

It is found in dark green leafy vegetables, avocados, carrots, apricots and egg yolks.

11. CoQ10 Another powerful and protective antioxidant which is essential for sperm motility and energy. CoQ10 is also vital for good cardiovascular function and blood circulation. Found in organ meats liver, kidney and heart.

12. MACA has been used for many years to improve male fertility, to increase seminal fluid, sperm count and mobility, for impotence and erectile dysfunction.

What makes Maca so effective, especially in the areas of fertility imbalance is that rather than introducing hormones from outside (whether chemical or natural) Maca encourages the glands in the body to produce the hormones it needs itself according to the individuals unique requirements.