Turning A Corner

I am so happy to see myself turning a corner in many ways regarding arthritis and getting settled in following retirement. It has taken me a little while to make the adjustment to the new rhythm of my life and while I was trying to do that I have had to deal with a major arthritis flare-up, but I am finding a great amount of relief. I am getting bi weekly massage and acupuncture treatments along with my usual cocktail of herbal therapies and major dietary controls that have been a part of my practice for many years. I have included a new therapy which is really working well. It is very simple. I was told to make a poultice from Castor Oil ( 2-3 oz.) on a cotton or flannel cloth and place it on the affected area. Then I cover that with plastic and place my heating pad on that and do that about three times a day for about 45 minutes. It has helped my inflamed knee tremendously. In addition to this I use many essential oils and one blend that I made which has helped me a lot is a combination of Naiouli, Lavender, Chamomile and Clary Sage which I mix in Peanut Oil because of the healing properties of Peanut Oil. If you who read this blog have any interest in hearing more about the proportions of the essential oil blend email me and I will send you the recipe. My email is kayma53@cox.net or write me back on my blog.
In addition to all of the things that I do for arthritis on a daily basis, I include water therapy and work on trying to rest and find ways to balance my life between the work that I do. It is finally getting clear to me that it is important to make sure that I have as much balance as possible. Though I have known this for a long time, it hasn't been easy to do this, especially when my children were little. But now my children are adults and I have a new freedom as a retired woman, it is time to explore how to have even more balance than I have ever experienced before. It is a wonderful time and I am looking forward to moving ahead to a New Year of more peace and greater balance.
I hope to hear from you.
Peace and blessings.