Eco-Friendly Habitation and Lifestyle

[Victoria Winters]

I know of a great bad dream herbal remedy! I have ear damage and they ring often, this has given me nasty nightmares since I was little. Make yourself a sachet of dried jasmine and place it between your pillow and pillow case. You can adjust the amount that suits you, you should be able to notice the scent when you lay on it without it being overwhelming. The scent creates good things for your mind to concentrate on, even if it is battleing another sense or just stress from the day. I know you asked Raven, but perhaps you won't mind my suggestion.

[Pegasus Angel]

Oh thanks, I'll look into that Ms Winters and I knew you would reply, so don't worry about it (Raven is away right?) *hugs*

[Victoria Winters]

Yes, our beloved Ravenkai is away. Am I really that predictable?
(hugs reciprocated)

[Aaron_0105]

What about Hay fever? I'm getting sick of always having a blocked nose... Changed my bedding, dry cleaned all the shhets and blankets,changed my washing powder numerous times and aired everything out... A real pain in the butt....

[Pegasus Angel]

Am I really that predictable?

I meant in that you are wise and would most likely have a reply because of that...

[Victoria Winters]

No ideas for hay fever relief myself Aaron. Maybe you should ask at yer local health food store. They may even have a homeopathic remedy. Those are often pretty good.
Wow, thanks Pegaus Angel!!! I don't recall every being called 'wise' before. Weird, lots of times, but this is the first for wise.

[Pegasus Angel]

I've always thought of you and Raven as wise and worldly...

[Aaron_0105]

I've always thought of you and Raven as wise and worldly...

Ditto from me as well...

[Victoria Winters]

Gosh, thanks to you both Pegasus Angel and Aaron.

[Raven Kai]

Wise and worldly. Thank you. *bows humbly* Yes, I have been away and will continue to have limited access because of pc problems (explained elsewhere) but fear not, I shall return.

As for sleeping problems, I'm sure you've tried herbal teas? One thing I do is establish a routine. I go to bed at different times because of my changing work schedule but if you have a routine that you do before bed time, your body knows and goes into rest mode. Light candles or incense, put on a particular cd that you never listen to unless you are resting, there are lots of little things you can designate as *presleep* activities. Along with letting your body know it's sleep time you can also try adding herbs to your diet, things like valerian, kava kava, black cohosh, lemon balm, tarragon, cheveral root, sage, thyme...

Aaron.... Try adding Fenugreek to your diet. You can take it in capsule form or grow the herb and season your food with it. It smells wonderful, tastes great and it boosts your immune system and is what kept me healthy all the years I did not have insurance.

[Aaron_0105]

You're welcome Raven

You're also the 2nd person who has recommened Fenugreek to me... I have tried other multi vitamins and what not but they don't work... Will get back to you on that..

[Pegasus Angel]

Thanks for the tips Raven.

So far I tried listening to my fave relaxing song before going to bed, which I will do so again tonight. I hope to buy some herbal teas at the weekend too, not got any chamomile in atm. Will check my herbs in the cupboard too

[Aaron_0105]

This is sort of eco-friendly but more gadgetry.. since we don't have a gadget section i'll put it here

You Americans probably know about this but i only discovered this because it's now available world wide.
The Amazon Kindle. I think this is the most brilliant idea ever. can't belive i never thought of this... as soon as i can scrounge up $260USD i'm getting it.

[Raven Kai]

I'd love to have it. I've got a friend working on a multimedia album that will be interactive on something like the Kindle. If you get it, you can help support USFG by following this link to buy it.

[Aaron_0105]

well i'm glad i didn't buy it now then did i!
When i get some money behind me i'll definitely be getting it from here now!

[Raven Kai]

Thanks. btw, the friend I mentioned joined here. Don't know how interactive he'll be but if you get a chance to say hi to the Changing Ape, make him feel at home.

[Victoria Winters]

Okay Raven dearest. I'll try not to scare him off.

[Raven Kai]

lol. Miss Winters, you could stalk him in Real Life next time his band plays in your area. He's a hometown boy.

[Aaron_0105]

You mean WE won't scare him off?

[Victoria Winters]

True Aaron, you are rather scary too. But in a good way.
So, in theory, I may already know this guy. hhhmmm...

Oh, recently I picked up an interesting book for cheap at a used book store called, The Yankee Magazine Book of Forgotten Arts. It has everything from home remedies to how to butcher a sheep to how to make your own bricks to build a house! If anyone is curious, I will be happy to add more details, as I think this book is out of print and was only available through the Yankee Magazine to begin with.

[Aaron_0105]

Scary. But in a good way???

[Victoria Winters]

Yes, a little mystery is good.

[Aaron_0105]

Nice!