Tarot Reading for April 2017
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Blog #67: What Is Gut Health and Why Is It Important?
Legacy of the Divine Tarot
10 OF CUPS: After the past tumultuous months, April
will be a time of enjoying the company of family, friends, and loved ones. It is a month of new beginnings and the start
of spring, so see this as a symbol of more growth and love. Feel refreshed and rejuvenated by being
around like-minded people, those you really care about, and those who offer
support and nurturing. Let yourself be
engulfed in the radiance of unconditional love with your pets too, for they are
amazing in what they can offer us.
TEMPERANCE: Balance will be important this month, so make
sure that you feel like you are getting enough rest, are enjoying yourself and
having fun, and are staying on track with your work or projects. It will also be good to be patient as you go
about your day, making sure that you realize that reaching a significant goal
or accomplishing those big things you plan to do are not done in one day. Live in the present, but pay attention to
what you want your end results to be.
Energy flows where attention goes, so do focus on the goals you are
working on and continue to do so.
3 OF CUPS: April includes some holidays, so have fun and
celebrate all the good things that you are experiencing in your life. Be grateful for the gifts you are receiving.
And try spreading joy and happiness when you are surrounded by others. It is a wonderful feeling to know that you
are exuding positive energy, which is contagious, and more people will be drawn
to you. There is always something to
celebrate—it does not have to be a big deal or a big thing. It can be the simple things, the small
miracles that you recognize around you—a beautiful sunset, the blooming of
flowers, the singing of birds.
QUEEN OF CUPS: The Queen of Cups reminds us of the
importance of being kind, considerate, supportive, and generous towards
others. Because of the challenges and
turmoil that have been going on, it would be wonderful for you to support and
encourage those who may be experiencing difficulties or anxieties. If you stay in a loving and caring space, the
difference you could make in the lives of others can be significant. Also trust your feelings and intuition more,
because this month it may be especially important for you to be heart-centered
and loving. The kindness you show to
even just one person who maybe has not received such blessings recently can
have huge ramifications for him/her, so don’t discount how much you can
encourage and support others.
TRENDS FOR THE MONTH: April will bring signs of new growth, perhaps
new ways of thinking, and even new opportunities to express and enjoy yourself. Feel the comfort of being around those you
love, and bask in these warm feelings.
Remember to stay balanced by giving attention to all areas of your life,
rather than working too hard, for example.
Well-rounded experiences will bring more serenity and joy. Try not to be impatient, wanting results
immediately when the reality is that it may take time for things to come to fruition
that you have been working on. Instant
gratification is not necessarily rewarding, for it does not always lead to
long-lasting results. This month is also
a time to “let your hair down” and just have some fun. Try doing something new and different,
spending more time with loved ones you may have neglected in the past, and
taking time for yourself that will help restore your equilibrium. And finally, help others as much as you can
by spreading good vibrations, helping when you can, and listening to your heart
more than your head. Amazing things can happen when you stay heart-centered.
Blog #67: What Is Gut Health and
Why Is It Important?
Over 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates said, “All disease begins
in the gut.” We are finding out more and
more how true this is.
Intestinal health is important because overall health is
based on what we eat--what is digested in the body. Amazingly, an unhealthy gut can lead to a
number of diseases, such as diabetes and obesity, but also others such as rheumatoid
arthritis, autism spectrum disorder, depression, and chronic fatigue syndrome.
That’s why it makes sense for us to analyze our diet and
look at the foods we are putting into our bodies. It could be that by changing
our diet we can change our gut health, and health in general.
In our gut live trillions of micro-organisms; in fact, there
are ten times more bacteria in our gut than there are cells in the entire
body. Scientists call these bacteria
“flora”, and they help with normal gastrointestinal function, provide protection
from infection, regulate metabolism, and make up more than 75% of our immune
system. No wonder we should be
looking at what we eat to make ourselves healthier!
What are some things that can hurt the gut flora from doing
its job properly? Here are just a few:
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Antibiotics and other medications like birth
control
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Diets that have a lot of refined carbohydrates,
sugar, and processed foods
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Toxins that are included in wheat and industrial
seed oils
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Chronic stress
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Chronic infections
An important point about antibiotics is that they cause a
significant and rapid loss of diversity in the gut flora as well as a shift in
its composition. The diversity is not
recovered without some type of intervention.
The gut actually uses bacteria to produce energy from
food. This helpful bacteria is called probiotics. If you have problems such as gas, bloating,
diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain and cramping, autoimmune disease (such
as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes), or neuromuscular
diseases, perhaps it is time to take a look at exactly what you are eating.
Here are some things you can do to promote your gut health:
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Take a quality probiotic.
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Avoid overuse of antibiotics.
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Include fermented foods in your diet (yogurt,
kefir, sauerkraut, kombucha)
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Eat less refined sugar.
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Lower your stress level. (The brain-gut connection shows that stress
can be linked to digestive health, because stress causes the brain to send
messages to your gut through chemicals. These chemicals affect the functioning
of the digestive process.)
Sources
http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/5-tips-to-restore-and-maintain-your-gut-health/
