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appropriate brain wave patterns for sleep.

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    • Magnesium – has a calming effect on the nervous system. It is part
    of bones and cells, especially the smooth cells of arteries, and assists
    in the absorption of calcium and potassium. Over 300 enzymes need
    magnesium to function properly. When combined with B6, it helps to
    reduce and dissolve calcium phosphate stones. It is so important,
    that the brain stores a “safety supply” to have in the event of a drop
    in the magnesium reserves. We like the powdered effervescent
    magnesium found at most health food stores, called CALM.
    • Nutmeg – grind fresh nutmeg and serve it with warm, organic,
    preferably raw or unpasteurized milk and honey. Milk is natural y
    high in calcium and rich in tryptophan; together they can be a
    powerful tranquilizer.
    • Hot foot baths – in the East, a hot foot bath is a traditional remedy; it
    draws blood from the brain to calm a racing mind. Try soaking your
    feet in a hot foot bath with a cupful of Epsom salts and a few drops
    of lavender essential oil, which will soothe you. Your feet absorb the
    magnesium from the Epsom salts and relax you further.
    • Toe wiggling – lie on your back and wiggle your toes up and down 12
    times; do both feet at the same time. Your entire body relaxes.
    According to the science of Reflexology, your feet are a kind of
    master control panel for the rest of your body. “Meridians” in the
    body – those channels of energy treated by acupuncture – end up in
    the feet. So, the ends of the meridians are in your feet where they
    connect with every organ and every part of your entire body.
    • Stomach rub – soothes down the digestive system and helps bring
    about a deeper relaxation. Lie on your back and place your hand on
    your navel. Begin to make small circles in a clockwise direction as you
    gently glide your hand over your stomach. Let your circles gradually
    become bigger and bigger. When your circles reach the outside of
    your stomach, gradually reduce their size until you are back at your
    navel again. Reverse the direction; repeat the whole series with your
    other hand, and do several times.

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    • Listening to an audiobook – the brain works like a tape player – with
    one main auditory loop that processes words. If you fill that loop
    with an interesting book, there’s no room for your own worrisome
    internal narrative. Especially helpful for those who have continuous
    thoughts running through their head.

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    Chapter 8
    More Bacterial Vaginosis
    Tips

    The last 2 chapters explained the quick 3 Step plan to bring you immediate
    relief and how to change your diet to prevent BV reoccurrence and boost
    your overall health. This chapter will focus on other tips that play a factor
    in Bacterial Vaginosis.

    Don’t Use Commercial Douches
    Commercial Douches contain irritants and dry out the vaginal walls even
    further. The drier they are, the more likely they are to harbor Bacterial and
    fungus.
    Instead, you can take a bath using three cups of pure apple cider vinegar to
    bathwater. Soak in the tub for twenty minutes and allow the water to flow
    into the vagina.
    Apple cider vinegar is acid which will help keep the pH in your vagina
    slightly acidic, this helps good Bacterial thrive and prevents bad Bacterial
    growth.

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    Avoid These Common Ingredients in Soaps, Shampoo,
    Conditioner, Lubricant, and Lotions!
    In order to avoid contracting the BV again or aggravating it, there are
    definitely some things you can do to avoid making it worse. One of them is
    using creams to relieve the itching or burning that you may be feeling.
    Sometimes the cure is worse than the remedy. You should avoid using any
    lubricant or anti-itching creams that contains any of the following
    ingredients:
    • propylene glycol
    • methylparaben
    • butylated hydroxyanisol (BHA)
    • cetyl alcohol
    • sodium lauryl sulfate
    • methyl benzethonium chloride
    • fragrance etc

    Any of these ingredients can