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Like any new healthcare product, many wild myths and misconceptions surround CBD. This isn’t surprising considering that research into CBD is still very much ongoing, especially when it comes to its medical value. Additionally, its popularity has grown at an unprecedented rate. Many brands and manufacturers are often competing with each other to produce new and unique CBD formulations. This can create a lot of confusion about the compound. For instance, what’s the difference between broad and full-spectrum CBD oils? As the market grows, this confusion can turn into misinformation. So, during this podcast, we’ll break down the 10 biggest myths and truths about CBD oil.

"Shortness of breath" can feel like your chest is tight and breathing difficult, almost to the point of a near death sensation. This can be a cause of stress, loss of a loved one, unemployment, tension, nervousness etc. For most people, hyperventilation is rare and only occurs as an occasional response to fear or stress. For others, this condition occurs regularly as a typical response to emotional excesses such as fear, anxiety, or anger. When hyperventilation is a frequent occurrence, it is known as hyperventilation syndrome. If left untreated for a long period of time, then it becomes a life-threatening situation. When your body experiences anxiety, it goes into fight-or-flight mode to protect itself from an immediate threat. It releases adrenaline, a hormone that pumps blood to your muscles and causes your body temperature to rise. It also sends most of your oxygen to your muscles, which is why you may feel short of breath. Close your mouth and take a slow, deep breath in through your nose. When you breathe in, you want your belly to fill with air and get bigger like a balloon. Blow all of the air out slowly and gently through pursed lips as if you were blowing bubbles. Our blood has an optimal pH, which is maintained by a specific ratio of dissolved oxygen and carbon dioxide. When you hyperventilate, that ratio is disturbed. Too much oxygen causes the pH of the blood to rise and become too alkaline. This is known as respiratory alkalosis. Symptoms can include anxiety, dizziness, dry mouth, tingling in the fingers and arms, chest pain or tremors. In fact, some research has suggested a link between panic disorders and poor regulation of blood pH. Breathing into a paper bag is a technique that can help you regulate hyperventilation. It works by putting some of the lost carbon dioxide back into your lungs and body. This helps to balance oxygen flow in your body. The physiology makes sense; breathing out in panic results in the loss of carbon dioxide in the blood and breathing into a bag restores the lost CO2. However, it’s important to note that rebreathing is unsafe for certain people, particularly those with heart or lung problems. Take 6 to 12 easy, natural breaths, with a small paper bag held over your mouth and nose. Then remove the bag from your nose and mouth and take easy, natural breaths. Next, try belly-breathing (diaphragmatic breathing). Alternate these techniques until your hyperventilation stops.

LOTUS FLOWER BREATHING EXERCISE This lotus flower breathing excercise is a short but effective way to  clear your mind and to energise your body bringing you into a spiritual balance with yourself and the world around you. Find a quiet and comfortable place where you will not be disturbed. Sit in an upright lotus position. Now we are ready. Namaste Rest your arms on your knees and follow my instructions: Take a deep breath of pure oxygen through your nose…. And at the same time imagining you are pulling in joy, peace, love, happiness, good health deep into your lungs down into your belly. Full your belly with that pure oxygen. Your belly should be expanding as it fills up with air. Hold this for 3-5 seconds. Now when you release this air… move your arms towards the top of your head in a praying position whilst squeezing gently the air out through your mouth. Your belly should contract whilst pressing the air through your lungs out of your mouth. Try to keep this for 3-5 seconds. Again, repeat this exercise. Your hand are in a praying position above your head. Breath in fulling your lungs and your belly with oxygen whilst you move your arms down towards your belly. Rest the palms of your hand over your full belly of air. Start rubbing in circles over your belly. Now…release the air slowly and simultaneously move your arms up above your head whilst releasing all the tensions, pains, worries, anxiety, sadness, bad health out of your lungs through your mouth. Take a few moments to enjoy this feeling and then begin again by repeating  this breathing exercise at least 5 times to get the full benefits. Remember to hold the air in your lungs and belly for 3-5 seconds and releasing the air for a slow 3-5 seconds. Only stop this exercise once you feel that your mind, body and spirit are in balance with yourself and the world around you. Namaste  

What is meditation? And how to use it for better sleep. Welcome back dear listerners. Today I will explain very briefly what meditation is all about and then we will practice together a short sleep exercise to make you feel drowsy and relaxed. Meditation is a practice that involves training the mind and focusing one's attention to achieve mental clarity, emotional calmness, and a state of deep relaxation. It is often used for personal growth, stress reduction, and spiritual development. During meditation, individuals typically sit or lie down in a comfortable position and engage in a series of techniques or exercises to calm the mind and cultivate a state of mindfulness. These techniques can include focusing on the breath, repeating a mantra or word, visualizing an image or scene, or observing the thoughts and sensations without judgment. The primary goal of meditation is to achieve a state of heightened awareness and inner peace. Regular practice of meditation can help improve concentration, reduce stress and anxiety, enhance self-awareness, promote emotional well-being, and increase overall mental clarity. It is also believed to have physical health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure and boosting the immune system. Meditation has its roots in ancient religious and spiritual traditions, particularly in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism. However, it has become increasingly popular in the modern world as a secular practice that can benefit people from various backgrounds and belief systems. There are numerous forms and styles of meditation, allowing individuals to choose a technique that resonates with them and aligns with their goals and preferences. Before we begin, please ensure that you are in a comfortable position, preferably lying down on your bed. Now, let's begin the meditation for sleep:

The Four Noble Truths of Buddha: In his first teaching after attaining liberation, the Buddha taught The Four Noble Truths:  the truth of suffering, the truth of the origin of suffering, the truth of the cessation of suffering, and the truth of the path to liberation from suffering. The First Noble Truth recognizes the existence of suffering. We humans will do everything we can to resist or deny the existence of suffering.  Paradoxically, resisting or denying the existence of suffering only increases our suffering. Recognizing the existence of suffering, without additional thoughts or denial,  is the first step to letting go of the suffering that accompanies my chronic pain. The Second Noble Truth, the cause of suffering, is clinging to things – especially ourselves – as real and permanent.  My knee-jerk reaction when my pain flares up is self-pity.  My self-centered thoughts and negative judgments increase my suffering.  When I let go of my thoughts and focus instead on the direct experience of my pain, there is an immediate sense of relief and spaciousness. Focusing on the pain itself, rather than clinging to it as something unique to myself, leads to the cessation of suffering – The Third Noble Truth.   Working directly with the energy of physical pain has become my path out of the suffering that accompanies my pain. This path is related to the Fourth Noble Truth, the path to liberation from suffering.

This 10 minute special technique of Mindfulness Meditation and using your breath and breathing will help to relieve pain, side effects of chemotherapy, increase immune system functioning, give you greater sense of control, increase self-awareness, give you a greater sense of calm peace, happiness and greater resilience. Breath is the life force. Breathing gives us life. Inhaling brings oxygen to cells. Exhaling releases waste - carbon dioxide. Rhythmic breathing balances the nervous system.

Music video for fans of Meditation, Yoga, Qigong, Tai Chi or those who just wish to relax with the sounds of "Buddha Spa". This is a music story video without words which emerges the senses on a journey of discovery...

Enjoy this short 5 minute mindfulness meditation for those moments when you feel you need an "instant mental, physical and spirtitual repair" to your feelings of anxiety, panic attacks or a stressful situation. Listen to the soft tones of my voice and the gentle music in the background. You will find yourself refreshed within a short moment of time...

Take time to appreciate this moment to explore your emotions, your feelings, your inner voice through this meditation. Release all tensions, fears and anxieties through this journey of exploration into yourself.

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A short meditation - of 5 minutes - is the perfect way to take a break, pause and reboot. Here are five reasons why mental clarity is so important: Clarity can help you focus and find direction. ... Clarity makes it easier to get things done. ... Clarity makes it easier to prioritise. ... Clarity can help you overcome doubts. ... Clarity can help you feel content.

Eine kurze Meditation - zwischen 1 und 5 Minuten - ist der perfekte Weg, um eine Pause zu machen, innezuhalten und neu zu starten. Hier sind fünf Gründe, warum geistige Klarheit so wichtig ist: Klarheit kann Ihnen helfen, sich zu konzentrieren und eine Richtung zu finden. ... Klarheit macht es einfacher, Dinge zu erledigen. ... Klarheit macht es einfacher, Prioritäten zu setzen. ... Klarheit kann dir helfen, Zweifel zu überwinden. ... Klarheit kann dir helfen, dich zufrieden zu fühlen

All modern cannabis genetics have one thing in common: they stem from wild specimens, known as landraces, that can be found all over the world. These wild varieties feature unique traits they gained after adapting to the challenges of different environments. The Kush you smoked last night, and the Gorilla currently growing in your garden, all have landrace ancestors, and some of their most notable traits can still be traced back to those predecessors. Those landrace strains may look quite different from our modern selection, and many might underestimate them on first glance. However, they still hold up to this day, and there are quite a few you should keep on your radar. What Are Landrace Strains? Landrace strains, in short, are the original cannabis strains we derive our modern varieties from today. They were first found in various regions of Thailand, South Africa, and Mexico, and could be distinguished by the individual traits they picked up to deal with their environment. Although humans introduced cannabis to the rest of the planet, landrace strains are feral specimens that adapted and thrived in the wild. Their ability to spread, of course, can be heavily credited to birds and animals that ate their seeds and spread them around. Since this gave them the chance to develop unique, appealing characteristics, they came to possess cannabinoid and terpene levels that made them desirable to growers and breeders. Realizing this, strain hunters in the mid and later 20th century would travel the planet in search of untapped landrace genetics. Once discovered, they would give them to growers who would add their traits into the ever-increasing cannabis gene pool, giving rise to new generations of exciting cultivars. We talk about those strains all the time, though. Considering that, we’d like to take some time to focus on those pivotal landrace strains. These varieties are mainly the first-generation varieties that stem from wild specimens found thriving in nature. They’re the closest you’ll get to true landrace genetics today, though, and we consider them accordingly.

Letting Go of anxiety through this short meditation: Anxiety is often related to obsessive thinking. Meditation soothes anxiety by teaching us how to kindly distance ourselves from our thoughts. We don’t have to believe everything we think. Often when we allow our thoughts to take over our happiness and joy we are no longer in control of our lives. We have to learn to let go of this destructive pattern.

Change your health and body structure in 5 days with these incredible and simple exercises for all ages. Benefits explained for each pose: The 5 Exercises: 1. Horse Stance (Mabu) Pose 2. Cat-Cow Pose 3. Head to Knee Pose 4. Child's Pose 5. Garland or Malasana Pose BENEFITS! 1. Horsestance training – 10 reasons why you should do it ° Improved posture ° Better balance ° Faster on your feet ° Tone pelvic floor ° Strengthens the transverses abdominus muscle ° Stronger more relaxed back ° Strengthen Kidney energy ° Improved hormonal function ° Develop Yang energy - more assertive, more energetic, stay warmer etc. ° Finally, with enough practice… you’ll never have to worry about getting haemoroids 2. Cat/Cow Pose (Marjaryasana/Bitilasana) is a wonderful way to warm up the spine at any point on or off your mat. Since it’s a breath synchronized movement, the asana flow from Cow Tilt to Cat Stretch has many powerful health benefits for the mind, body, and soul. It’s one of those poses that helps you find freedom in the body almost instantly. Mental Benefits While Cow Tilt and Cat Stretch may look “easy,” it is a powerful pose for the mind. The breath synchronized movement increases coordination, fosters intentional focus, and invigorates prana (the vital life force in the body). Furthermore, it is associated with increased emotional balance and stability of the mind. Lastly, lengthening the spine improves circulation to the discs between the vertebrae, which in turn relieves stress from the back and calms the mind. Physical Benefits There are many physical benefits of Cat/Cow Pose, including toning the gastrointestinal tract and female reproductive system. The asana flow helps relieve stress from menstrual cramps, lower back pain, and sciatica. Cat/Cow Pose increases flexibility of the neck, shoulders, and spine. The movement also stretches the muscles of the hips, back, abdomen, chest, and lungs. Cat Stretch held at its peak releases tension of the upper back and neck. Activation of the tailbone emphasizes the root movement of the spine, which increases flexibility for forward and backbends. Cat/Cow Pose strengthens and improves flexibility of the spine through utilization of the reciprocal relationship between the primary and secondary curves. 3. Bend your head to knees ° Relaxes the nervous system and aids in relieving depressive states of mind when practiced daily ° Promotes deeper sleep at night ° Increases circulation to the head, arms, shoulders and torso to help relieve tired eyes, mild headaches and fatigued shoulders ° Helps to balance abnormal blood pressure ° Boosts digestion as well as the general health of the abdominal organs ° Aids in reducing hyperacidity in the stomach ° Stretches out tensions in the hamstrings, calves, backs of the knees and the spine ° Promotes greater flexibility in the hips ° Stimulates healing in the kidneys and liver 4. Child’s Pose - Child’s pose boasts a few benefits for the mind and body, such as: ° Stretching: Child’s pose gently stretches your spine, thighs, hips, and ankles. ° Relaxation: Along with deep breathing exercises, child’s pose can calm your mind, reducing anxiety and fatigue. ° Blood circulation: Child’s pose can increase blood circulation to your head. ° Digestion: The light compression on your stomach in this pose can activate digestion. ° Tension relief: Child’s pose can release tension in your lower back muscles, chest, hamstrings, and shoulders. 5. Benefits of Garland Pose: or Malasana Pose ° Opens your hips and groin ° Stretches your ankles, lower hamstrings, back and neck ° Tones your abdominals ° Aids in digestion ° Strengthens your metabolism ° Keeps your pelvic and hip joints healthy ° Ideal for prenatal yoga

What is the Entourage Effect? The entourage effect is a theoretic principle that suggests that compounds made in the cannabis plant’s trichomes, cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, and more work together to create a whole-body experience. Or Full-Spectrum with THC compared to a Broad Spectrum without THC but all the other goodies. “The cannabis experience is much more than just THC or CBD, as the cannabis plant is more than just a few cannabinoids. Think of it as different parts of the plant all working together in favor of your body,”. “No other plant is as efficient or multi-modal as cannabis.” How Does the Entourage Effect Work? Sometimes, analogies help explain things, so that’s what we’re going for here. Imagine your favorite movie or show soundtrack. Imagine all the instruments playing in that soundtrack. Percussion, string, wind, etc. Now, imagine the cannabinoids are the percussion, the terpenes are the string ensemble, and the flavonoids are the wind instruments. Sure, you could have a good song with just one piece of that symphony, but imagine the soundtrack just being percussion? It just isn’t quite as good. That’s the same idea with the entourage effect and the cannabis experience. Can you buy different parts of the plant on their own? Yes, you can! There are distillate and isolate products available, which are a pure form of a targeted cannabinoid created by removing everything except the desired compound (like THC pills). This will create a different experience than consuming full spectrum or broad spectrum extracts, which contain a variety of cannabinoids and terpenes. Only you can decide if it’s better, but most cannabis connoisseurs prefer the full entourage effect experience.

Poverty is not God-given; it is most definitely man-made. No one is born poor; society makes one poor. Gandhi called poverty a moral collapse of society, and he believed its roots lie in what he called the seven social evils. https://youtu.be/BZm6-SN1DQc Which are the 7 social evils according to Gandhi? Wealth without work, Pleasure without conscience, Science without humanity, Knowledge without character, Politics without principle, Commerce without morality, Worship without sacrifice.” An estimated 698 million people, or 9% of the global population, are living in extreme poverty – that is, living on less than $1.90 a day. Poverty entails more than the lack of income and productive resources to ensure sustainable livelihoods. Its manifestations include hunger and malnutrition, limited access to education and other basic services, social discrimination, and exclusion as well as the lack of participation in decision-making. Up to 811 million people — about 10% of the world's population — regularly go to bed hungry. The war in Ukraine has made conditions worse in 2022, as conflict restricts global food supplies, drives up prices, and threatens the world's most vulnerable people and countries. How to End World Hunger: 6 Zero Hunger Solutions Break the Cycle of Conflict and Hunger. ... Increase Sustainability and Build Resilience to Climate Change. ... Address Poverty & Inequality Through Social Safety Nets. ... Help Rural Farmers Connect to Markets. ... Reduce Food Waste & Food Loss. ... Eliminate Malnutrition in Mothers & Children.

How does music affect plant growth? We know it sounds a little eccentric to play music for plants – I mean plants don’t even have ears, right? But research has shown that music may, in fact, have a profound impact on a cannabis plant’s growth. Interestingly, different styles of music seem to have different effects. So let’s investigate this further. WHY DO PLANTS NEED TO HEAR? This ability to detect sound allows plants to experience the outside world and act accordingly when trouble arrives. Far from inert green masses that blow in the wind, plants are incredibly aware of their surroundings. The sound of a caterpillar munching on a plant's leaves will cause specimens to ramp up production of defensive chemicals designed to deter attackers. What's more, plants can differentiate between acoustic energy that signifies a threat and sounds from non-threatening sources.

Welcome to the „UBUNTU Hemp“ podcast about sustainable hemp solutions for South Africa and the world. What is UBUNTU? The word ubuntu is just part of the Zulu phrase "Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu", which literally means that a person is a person through other people. Ubuntu has its roots in humanist African philosophy, where the idea of community is one of the building blocks of society. UBUNTU also includes the following values: communality, respect, dignity, value,  acceptance, sharing, co-responsibility, humaneness, social justice,  fairness, personhood, morality, group solidarity, compassion, joy, love, fulfilment and conciliation. In fact Nelson Mandela practiced UBUNTU and we as a dedicated group have continued his dream and legacy for everyone.  Me and my team are so proud to be part of this UBUNTU way of life. Our company is the first in the world to develop UBUNTU Eco-Villages where people are part of the hemp building processess. People who only dreamt of having their homes are now able to be part of that UBUNTU dream. My team think, feel and live this concept in everything that they do from every step along the way; planning, construction to textiles using local workers, know-how and materials. We believe in sustainability as shared treaures within the community. For the people, by the people. 

Pedophiles don’t have signs on their backs or neon arrows pointing over their heads. It’s easier to believe that the “dirty old man in the park” rather than the clean-cut bus driver down the street is a pedophile. Pedophiles aren’t confined to our Catholic churches. They are in Protestant churches, synagogues, and mosques. Some of them are teachers, counselors, scout leaders, truck drivers, factory workers, and youth ministers. In fact, they are wherever children can be found, irrespective of age, race, education, occupation, class, social standing, or income. Celibacy isn’t the reason priests prey on children. Sexual attraction to children, and sexual gratification from children, are the reasons. General Characteristics of a Pedophile There is no hard and fast profile of a pedophile. Popular with both children and adults. Appears to be trustworthy and respectable. Has good standing in the community. Prefers the company of children. Feels more comfortable with children than adults. Is mainly attracted to prepubescent boys and girls. Can be heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual. “Grooms” children with quality time, video games, parties, candy, toys, gifts, money. Singles out children who seem troubled and in need of attention or affection. Often dates or marries women with children that are the age of his preferred victims. Rarely forces or coerces a child into sexual contact. Usually through trust and friendship. Physical contact is gradual, from touching, to picking up, to holding on lap, to kissing, etc. Derives gratification in a number of ways. For some, looking is enough. For others, taking pictures or watching children undress is enough. Still others require more contact. Finds different ways and places to be alone with children. Are primarily (but not always) male, masculine, better-educated, more religious than average, in their thirties, and choose jobs allowing them greater access to children. Are usually family men, have no criminal record, and deny that they abuse children, even after caught, convicted, incarcerated, and court-ordered into a sex offender program. The marriage is often troubled by sexual dysfunction, and serves as a smokescreen for the pedophile’s true preferences and practices. Are often, but not always, themselves victims of some form of childhood sexual abuse. Even if the pedophile has no children, his home is usually child-friendly, with toys, books, video games, computers, bikes, swing sets, skateboards, rec room, pool, snacks – things to attract children to his home and keep them coming back. Usually the items reflect the preferred age of his victims.