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Tree Hugging

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spring treeWe have an amazing old Black Walnut Tree in our backyard that must be at least 300 years old. It is so massive that it fills your entire field of vision even from 100 feet away. Herbalists have been using Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) for thousands of years for its antifungal, antiparasitic, antibacterial and antiviral properties; in addition, it is a tasty, nutritious treat and beautiful dye. Honestly, I have never been compelled to work with it; I have only been called to hug it and revere it.

happy hugI am long time tree hugger, in fact on several income tax returns I have written, “Tree Hugger” for my occupation. On February 1, 2016, the state of affairs of our world were just too much for me to handle and feelings of hopelessness were creeping in when all of sudden I was compelled to hug our majestic Black Walnut tree. It was pure bliss. It hugged me back, giving me the feeling of a Grandmother comforting and assuring their little one. I continued to hug it each day, using it as a transmitter to broadcast peace, love and hopes of healing to the world. Some days I hugged it more than once. If someone was having a particularly difficult time, at a time I would normally be inclined to simply give them a hug, I would bring them out to hug the tree with me. Hugging a tree seemed more powerful than my hugs.

deep hugWhen you hug a tree ~ really hug the tree, breathe it in, become the hug, you are actually hugging the entire earth and all of its occupants. The tree’s roots go deep into the soil connecting with all life on earth and the branches reach high into the air assisting you to reach everyone and everything; it is very powerful when you allow the connection to seep into your being.

There were a few days, when I realized that I may have not hugged the tree that day. So I went out to give it a goodnight hug. Even on crazy cold days like 2/13/16 when it was 1.9°F and felt like -25°F. I decided to fill the bird feeders and go hug my tree. And folks, it didn’t seem that cold as the tree shielded me from the wind. If the sun was shining, I could feel the warmth on my back even though it was below freezing.

In February, I went to Florida to visit my folks and took daily walks to find a tree to hug. Some days I imagined my hugs going deep into the tree’s roots, through the soil and reaching my Black Walnut at home. They say after 21 days of repeating a task it becomes a habit. I really love this habit.

When I phoned Mike & Mathew to tell them my Father passed away in April, Mathew’s immediate reaction was to go out and hug our tree. Mathew told me that he knew my Mom and I needed a lot of love and support, so he was sending it all to us in Florida via our tree. Funny, I didn’t share this with anyone but when my Dad was nearing his last breath, I would hug our tree in NY and imagine my love moving through its roots to the trees I hugged around his home embracing my parents during this very difficult time. With my daily hugs, the earth seems smaller and more connected with all the life on our planet.

Have you hugged a tree? If not, I really recommend it.warm hug

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Sleep through the night, even if someone has a cough.

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During the winter, someone inevitably develops a cough, which tends to keep them and others up during the night. We generally take a spoonful of honey to help sleep through the night but some coughs prove stronger than our honey remedy. Several years ago, I heard about a crazy remedy that really works. The magical remedy is – GARLIC OIL rubbed on the soles of the feet. Yes, you heard me right. And, it is so simple, you have to try it next time you or someone has a cough.

 

Our little jar of garlic oil

Cough Remedy Recipe

  • Chop up several large cloves of garlic
  • Add garlic and olive oil to a small clean jar and cover
  • Let sit for at least an hour, the longer the better
  • Rub some garlic oil on the soles of the cougher’s feet (use about the size of a nickel); perhaps focus some attention on the areas just below the toes as it is connected to the lungs. Garlic enters your system and heads straight for the lungs. To prove the connection – simply take a piece of garlic out of the jar and place it between your toes, sleep, and you will wake up with garlic breathe – crazy but true. Please do not put garlic straight onto a little one’s foot as their skin is much more sensitive and the garlic may burn them, garlic oil is okay though.
  • Put on socks to protect the linens
  • Sleep soundly

 

Reflexology Chart of the foot

Garlic oil is a safe remedy that I have used on myself and family members. One night, Mathew was sleeping through his coughs but keeping everyone else up, so I actually applied the oil and put socks on him while he was sleeping and voila! Peace and quiet.

Many people eat garlic for its antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, immune boosting, blood pressure and cholesterol lowering properties. Garlic is a great soldier in fighting all bronchial infections. It is also known to kill antibiotic resistant bacteria. Garlic really is fantastic. And most of all, it tastes really good in most dishes.

What do you use to fight coughs and respiratory infections? Please share and I will continue to share.

 All information is shared for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition.