Regenerating the Green Child

One of the strongest motivations for eco-tourism should be the influences it can have on our children. I asked a CEO of one of the top carbon reducing company in the world, what was the best way to change people's behavior and thinking on "going green". His answered saying we have to educate the children. Whether this is taught in the schools or Cub or Girl Scouts, these children will be the shepherds of the future.

In their wide-eyed innocence they will go home and ask, "Mom, we learned about recycling today. Do we do that?" If allowed, they will then either: teach, insist or correct the home behavior. Unfortunately, culture and population growth have been producing a succession of generations with less and less regard for nature. Also, there is less and less nature in many places to be appreciated.

Appreciation comes from being in Nature and the first five years of one's life are vital for brain development. In those early years the brain is deciding which neurons to keep and which to discard... "Use it or loose it" as they say. Do we want our children to have brains that are global and one with the world or segmented into "Lego" or "Barbie" mentality? Toys, kinds of play and exposure are critical.

The early environment that provides a rich-multi-sensory experience allows the brain to develop its integrative capacities....integration and regulation of sensory information. Pleasurable experiences are the catalyst in developing the biological foundation for emotional-social-sexual intelligence. Brain growth is truly experience dependent. A change in your environment equals a change in the brain. Our body evolved in a rich multi-sensory natural environment and expects to be fed rich multi-sensory experiences. Three dimensional experiences enrich the brain's development significantly over a two dimensional symbolic abstract screen (computers and TV).

Today's graduates in terms of social, emotional and imaginative capacities are no match for the graduates of earlier generations. They are sensorially deprived.

I grew up in the tropical jungles of Sumatra, Indonesia. Our typical day was as follows: We got up when we felt like it (usually around 7), had a good healthy breakfast, spent 1 ? hours in our home schooling course, Calvert School out of Maryland, went to the Club pool until lunch time, came home, had a big lunch, and when our parents took a nap around one pm, we kids got together to invent, play and explore. This was our time and we did everything from playing canasta with 12 decks to slipping through the tiger grass outside our home to go down to the stream to find new species of tropical fish to bring home to our fish tank.

In the afternoon our father came home from work and we had tea like the British out in our outdoor teahouse. Then we went for a family game of golf. We did not have television. The clubhouse offered two movies a week, Wednesday night and Saturday. As a large social group we met on those nights at the club house for dinner (we all chipped in) and then watched whichever movie we had been sent. It could have been Hop-a-long Cassidy or Ben Hur. That didn't matter. We were a social entity enjoying and laughing at the craziness or wonder of the movie.

We lived in nature. My father was a rubber planter for Goodyear rubber and our home was surrounded by huge trees covered with orchids and our yard was full of tropical flowers. What are my favorite memories of my childhood? They are not television, recess, my computer or my Ipod. They are my experiences in nature: the pool in the jungle, my little 1 yard square garden my dad helped me grow, my chickens, "Donald" the white duck that followed me around, the tree we climb and held meetings in, the wonder of the new orchid my Dad grew. And yes, even picking leeches off ourselves, trying to avoid snakes, centipedes and other creepy insects, being at awe at the tiger tracks in our backyard banana patch, experiencing thunder and lightening, collecting huge toads in a pond, observing frog eggs hatch into pollywogs, waiting for the chickens to hatch and so on. I remember them all, good, bad, and scary and appreciate each for the lesson it taught. To this day these are my stories.

Our family time consisted of bicycling into the jungle via dirt roads, going with our father to discover a pool laced in the jungle undergrowth, playing golf, building things from scratch, and improvising.

In our modern society, the experiences of nature are vanishing. What can you do? While there are many options from joining nature organizations, green movements, taking a nature break, moving to a nature place, influencing your schools to teach nature curriculums, doing a family nature adventure each weekend, this article is about living in Nature or taking a Nature vacation.

Due to my childhood experience in Sumatra, I found I greatly missed the "green" in my life. I up and sold everything and moved to Costa Rica. I feel in love and mostly with the opportunity to return to be able to relive the moments in my life of my greatest happiness's.

Tres Rios de Coronado on the South Coast is a place that embodies that natural genius of my childhood, a place of natural spirit and spirits. I am an adult now (in years at least) and yet I am back in the wonder of my gardens around my Ecolodge, the sometimes roaring river below me after a heavy rain, the many animal sounds that bless my soul from morning to night, and in fact, all night. We are constantly in wonder as to what bug is making this or that noise. One of my favorites is delving into eco-tours (with the sprit of the young at heart) for that different or unusual flower, fern or plant for my collection. We enjoy walking the beaches and exploring the caves at low tide or snorkeling off Cano Island, one of the best places in the world to snorkel, or surfing in Dominical Beach. This is of course, after a boat ride through 25 miles of the world's third largest mangrove area in the world and seeing the bats on trees, snakes, and caiman on the banks, unusual birds and thick jungles off to the OSA Peninsula side. After the mangroves, there is the experience of crossing the bar from river to ocean and then hoping to see the giant turtles pass the boat as well as pods of dolphins, maybe even a humpback whale. For the braver, jumping into the ocean waters and swimming in the ocean 50 miles off the coast. For those lovers of fresh mountain waters, climbing up one of our numerous rivers (Tres Rios) through boulders to discover as one climbs further and further up, natural river pools and bigger and bigger waterfalls.

The ecotourism in Costa Rica is full of positive activities for children and adults that are available here. There are many more, such as zip-lining through the jungle canopy, river-rafting, ocean fishing, eating and exploring new food in the markets, horseback riding up into the hills or along the beaches, and visiting to open aired fresh produce markets.

We live much off our land as well. Our foods are fresh and whole. We have: pineapples, papaya, guyaba, avocado, cashew, lemon/orange trees, water apple, rambutan, and yucca plants. There are numerous plants that offer us cures for many ailments as well. I have not seen a child in Costa Rica with a runny nose. My worker's son, at age 6 went to the local school for kinder-garden and was never sick the whole year. This is the land of health and longevity.

I have observed several gutsy families who have brought their children to raise them in this environment and decided to home-school them. I am amazed at the intelligence of these children. One of my friend's child who is 11 years old has purchased 10 goats and is learning animal husbandry, simple veterinary skills, how to make goat cheese and simply being responsible. Another couple with two young girls ages 6 and 8 takes her children on endless adventure outings from zip-lining to botanical garden experiences. I observed these two girls and their two American friends who came to visit zipping out away from us full of confidence playing Tarzan over the canopy floor. I pictured the poor child in civilization being hand-held and guarded by their parents for fear of being kidnapped, being run over by a car or whatever else they need to be protected from.

Outdoor activity in other environments has taken a back seat today to television, video games, the computer, and a demanding work schedule. Solution: Change your life and the way you are living it. Get outdoors, travel, camp, explore, create outdoor hobbies, garden and so on. Be one with nature!

Rosemary MacGregor is an enthusiastic promotor of Ecotourism in Costa Rica. She feels small, rural tourism is the key to preserving the eco-system as well as maintaining it at the level of of appreciation for sincere ecotourist Costa Rica. Her interest extends from preserving the archeological findings to training the young and educating the peoples in the rural villages.

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Natural Sleep Aids Are Alternate Remedies for Sleep Deprivation Symptoms

Natural sleep aids are lots of and could be useful for individuals who can?t sleep. Sleep is incredibly vital for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and sleep deprivation disorder can have an effect on health and well being. Sleep deprivation makes 1 irritable, emotional and not happy to be around. Disorders vary and range in severity from mild to really serious. It is for that reason essential to get tested in the event you experience sleeplessness that you can't explain. Some disorders need medications; however some men and women prefer natural sleep aids for their sleep deprivation symptoms.

Some of these natural sleep aids consist of diet and nutrition, herbs and supplements. Other natural sleep aids are exercise, meditation, or behavioral methods are useful in alleviating symptoms of sleep disorders.

Healthy eating is vital in maintaining very good health, optimal energy and hopefully a restful sleep. A well balanced diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, fish, diary products are beneficial. Serotonin, a chemical that is derived mostly from tryptophan an amino acidn inside the body acts as a natural sedative in the body. Foods that are rich in tryptophan will for that reason maintain the body calm and relaxed. Some foods that are rich in tryptophan consist of chicken, turkey, cheese, cottage cheese, fish, milk, nuts, avocados and bananas.

Other natural sleep aids are health supplements and herbs accessible from your local health store. It's crucial to know what a specific product does and what the advantages are and how it can assist you. One example is how people today who suffer from restless leg syndrome disorder, an iron and folic acid defieciency find some relief with iron supplements.

Other natural sleep aids products to contemplate are chamomile tea and lemon balm, which can relax the body and promote sleep.

Chemically treated or processed foods are to be avoided by any health conscious person but specifically in case you suffer from sleep disorders. Limit your intake of sugar and caffeine and drink a lot of water. A correct snack just before going to bed can increase your serotonin levels and aid you sleep.

A daily routine of exercise and relaxation strategies not only decrease tension and muscle tension but also calm the mind. Some of these techniques include mind exercise, muscle relaxation, breathing exercises, yoga, meditation and visualization before bed time.

Some individuals prefer sensory methods such as hydrotherapy and aroma therapy to lessen the symptoms of sleep disorders. Hydrotherapy means water therapy and involves relaxing in an Epsom salt bathwater, or a lymph stimulating foot bath.

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils within the bath, massage or as room spray and inhalant. This produces a calming effect and relaxation.

Other useful methods involve journaling - keeping a record of all the day's activities, what went well, what didn't and giving thanks to all.

Experiment with any of the above or a mixture of techniques to figure out what your specific sleep disorder responds to.

Even though you may well locate these natural sleep aids strategies useful, you need to not replace the standard techniques recommended by your therapist. It will also be advisable to inform your doctor or therapist about any of these natural sleep aids or alternative techniques you use.

Esther Ofori's background is in the health sciences. She has been involved in Internet Marketing for a few years now and her main interest is in helping people improve their health. There are millions of people around the world who lie awake night after night unable to sleep. She has been working in this area to find out some of the causes for these sleep disorder symptoms. To find out more about why you can't sleep and the effects of sleep deprivation, visit: http://www.SleepingInToday.com

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Sensory Deprivation - Penis Enlargement Secrets

Sensory Deprivation has been used for years for helping people focus their thoughts, to create altered states of consciousness, and even torture. How can this aid in penis enlargement?

Sensory deprivation is where a person's senses are cut off. Usually it is through a blindfold or darkened goggles, ear plugs, and closing off the nose to smell. There are chambers and tanks solely created for this purpose some of them even cutting of taste and tactile sensation.

By inhibiting the amount of sensation that the body needs to interpret its surroundings, this causes the mind to open up to more creative thought, hallucinations, and deeper focus on thoughts. This happens because the brain is bombarded with a great deal of information all of the time. This is through hearing, smelling, tasting, seeing, feeling, temperature, vibration, etc. If we can cut off all of this data being inputted into our minds, then we can focus our mind more deeply on whatever we choose.

In short-term sensory deprivation it allows us to focus our mind more intensely than without the sensory deprivation. This is what we are interested with penis enlargement. Long-term sensory deprivation can lead to hallucinations and psychosis. We are only interested in the safe, short-term application at a very basic level.

Weight lifters have finally learned that they can bulk up more when they are in a quiet and serene environment. Typically a weight lifter will work out in a noisy gym with loud music blaring and clanking of weights, grunts, and distractions all over the place. But by lifting weights in a quiet environment without all these distractions, the lifter can better focus on what he is doing and the changes taking place in his body. The same applies to penis enlargement through exercising.

It's sort of like trying to study for that exam in your biology class. If the phone is ringing, your sister is talking to her friends in the next room, the television is blaring, and you hear someone's car alarm going off outside your home, then what is the effect? The effect is that you will not be able to focus on the material you need to study for this test and you will be distracted. But go study in a quiet library and you will be able to absorb more information because of the decrease in distractions.

What then can a person do to utilize sensory deprivation for penis enlargement? First of all, you only want to try this if you are used to certain exercises and are comfortable with them. You do not want to try this technique with a new exercise or an exercise you are not comfortable with. You should be familiar with how your penis and your body respond to a certain exercise before attempting this very basic form of sensory deprivation.

Get all your lubes and whatever gear you are using for your enlargement exercises. It's best to be in a dark or low-lit room. You can use a blindfold to cut out all light, but you must be in an environment you are comfortable with. Use ear plugs to cut out sound. You don't want music, the television, or the phone ringing during this process. You can even get a nose clamp (like swimmers wear) to help cut off smell.

Then all you have to do is perform your exercises. You will be amazed at the increased sensory data you pick up from your penis when these other forms of sensory input are cut off. This will allow you to completely focus on the exercise process and help one visualize the enlargement process taking place. The great thing is that you will begin to feel how other parts of your body respond to the enlargement process. You might feel a pulling in your lower spine, you may feel the inner pelvic ligaments tighten up, you may feel your abdominal muscles being pulled down. Focus on what is really happening during your exercising and it will be an entire new experience for you.

By applying this type of focus, especially by focusing your mind on your enlargement-exercise regimen, you will be able to get the most out of it. I can't quantify it for certain, but I will say that you will get at least a 5% better growth rate utilizing this method. The key is to FOCUS on what you are trying to accomplish. Get rid of the distractions and get better results.

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Sincerely, Georg von Neumann

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Bedtime Tips For the Child With Sensory Issues

Quality sleep is crucial for quality functioning, and yet we are a sleep-deprived culture. Adults drink coffee and push themselves past their tiredness, while children will naturally push themselves to be more alert and then not be able to calm down. Kids with sensory issues usually have poor self-regulation, meaning they can't easily bring themselves from one state of alertness to another. When tired or feeling lethargic, they will rev up to a hyperactive state and remain there. They may even endanger themselves as they get toward bedtime and become more giddy and unmindful of where their body is in relation to people and objects. Accidents are more likely to happen just before bedtime when kids are getting wired as they are getting tired.

For safety's sake, and to get kids in bed on time to get the necessary amount of sleep, begin the bedtime routine at least 30 minutes before their actual bedtime, if not longer. A few minutes between the announcement that it is time to go to sleep and lights out is not enough time for a sensory child's body to adjust. Turn off the television and DVD early; both are hypnotizing, and the minutes will slip away as he watches "just this last scene" and the next, and the next.

Dim the lights. The bright lighting that is right for playing with toys in the bedroom is too stimulating before bed. Read bedtime stories by lamplight not by the overhead light.

Stick to a routine. Make sure teeth are brushed, bath is over with (note that bathtime at night is too stimulating for some sensory kids), and pajamas are on before settling in to bed. This way, you can avoid a struggle over him having to jump out of bed to brush in front of the sink. Let your child pick a favorite story or nonfiction book. You might also talk about the events of the day in a positive way. For instance, if your child pitched a fit after school because she had to go to the dentist, talk it through and validate her feelings, and have a short discussion on how to make things easier the next time she has an appointment. Help her to go to sleep believing that tomorrow she will do better, with your support.

Think about blocking out background noise. Close doors so she can't hear the television or a conversation going on in another room.Consider using a fan (not necessarily blowing on your child, just "on"), aquarium, white noise machine, soft music, or even a radio turned to static to block out background noise that will keep her awake.

Provide deep pressure input. It may help to massage her limbs, squeezing them gently and then releasing, to calm her body. You can teach her to tighten her muscles, then release them, body part by body part, in order to self-calm any time she needs to go from an alert to calm, or sleeping, state. She may need hugging, pillows pressed against her, or a weighted blanket to help her body to fall asleep. If you want to use a weighted blanket, consult a sensory smart OT about the proper weight and use. Or, use heavy cotton blankets, if they don't make your child too warm.

All of these strategies will help your child with sensory issues relax his system and have an easier time going from an alert to a calm, then asleep, state.

Copyright (c) 2010 Nancy Peske

Nancy Peske is the coauthor of the book Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues. She blogs about parenting kids with SPD and sends out a weekly newsletter of practical tips for parents and professionals who work with children who have sensory processing issues, available via her website http://www.sensorysmartparent.com

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