Check off the items that you can incorporate into your life starting today:

o    Beware of being caught up with negative news.  Don't jump to conclusions when confronted with upsetting news or information. Read the news only to get updates. Do NOT watch the news before you go to bed at night.

o    Take time to calm yourself: drink calming teas, practice breathing, think about your options then act positively in a constructive manner.

o    Drink half your weight in ounces of water.  If you weigh 120lbs, drink 60 ounces of room temperature water. Avoid ice cold water.

o    Eat healthy foods.  Eat lots of warm vegetable based soups. Please see Vicki Johnston's recipes.

o    Take deep breaths and be sure to exhale more than you inhale.  Breathe through the chest and fill up belly and then exhale deeply so you can make room for inhalation.

o    Use natural herbs to calm your nerves instead of addictive drugs or too much alcohol.

o    The occasional organic wine or beer can be good for the nerves.

o    Massage and other body work are very calming for the muscles and the nerves.

o    Acupuncture is very effective in relaxing the mind, body, and soul.

o    If you believe in the healing effects of Energy Medicine, use it.  It is very helpful, refreshing, and may give you a new start.

o    Take baths in Sea Salt and Baking soda.  Add some Lavender or other favorite essential oils that are made especially for baths.

o    Listen to soothing music to calm your nerves.  Sing a long with up beat music that has simple words and a good tempo to boost your mood.

o    Spend as much time in nature as you can. Walking and hiking will help to normalize the adrenals and keep hormones stable.

o    Start an organic garden, or make your own green house.  Nurturing nature will nurture you!

o    Spend time with your family, children, and pets, or socialize with good friends.

o    Drink organic caffeine free herbal teas.
o    ?Avoid too much coffee.  Use organic coffee as it is better for you.  Try a French Press to keep the coffee from becoming a reactor.

o    Exercise and dance.  Physical activity is known to calm your nerves and reduce stress.

o    Write, color, paint, knit, or spend time doing any other hobby that you enjoy.  Use your creativity to balance the brain, the heart, and the nervous system.

o    Find time to be still, contemplate, meditate, pray and ask for what you want.  Spirituality is scientifically known to help.  The Power of Prayer is known to heal.

Copyright ©  Lin Merage Divine Physics Health Institute 2008