Tracie R. Braylock's Blog, page 18

Yellow Dock

Yellow dock is used to reduce inflammation, pain and swelling, of nasal passages and the respiratory tract. The fruits and roots of the yellow dock herb are the parts used for medicinal purposes. It can be taken as a pill, powder or extract.

Yellow dock is great for the digestive system and can be used as a laxative or tonic. It’s also used to treat bacterial infections and sexually transmitted diseases.

Yellow dock is high in antioxidants and seeks out stress and oxidative damage caused by free...

Mullein

Mullein is a plant used in respiratory tonics. It’s an expectorant, meaning it helps the body get rid of excess mucous, and it also helps soothe mucous membranes. Mullein can be taken by mouth for coughs and colds, or used in steam inhalation for respiratory tract discomforts. It can also help with breathing conditions such as pneumonia and asthma, and helps to soothe sore throats.

Mullein has antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial properties, making it a very powerful and e...

Brown Sugar Honey Oat Body Scrub

Today, I’m sharing one of my most recent recipes, honey oat body scrub, which is perfect for exfoliating your skin.

Brown sugar is a natural exfoliate helping to remove dead skin cells, hydrate and promote circulation.

Honey and oats are natural ingredients that you probably already have at home. In honey’s raw, unprocessed form, it is one of nature’s richest sources of live, healing enzymes. It’s also moisturizing, so it will leave your skin feeling softer.

Oats have antioxidant and anti-inflam...

Wealth

May you learn to value all of the resources available to you, deeply caring for, and tending to, all that you have, and all that you want to bloom in your life. May you understand that your health is truly your greatest wealth and begin to invest in it accordingly. May you recognize that the assets you’re planting now will become your future harvest. And may you eventually bless the world with your abundance, intentionally giving of your time, effort and surplus to generate a network of greater ...

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is a powerful adaptogen that offers a wide variety of benefits. This medicinal herb has the ability to boost energy, reduce the stress response, fight fatigue, decrease anxiety, enhance brain and nervous system function, promote a healthy reproductive system and support the body’s defenses against disease.

Ashwagandha also has potent antioxidant properties that help protect against cellular damage caused by free radicals.

This evergreen shrub grows in Africa and Asia and is an import...

The Healing Benefits of Sea Moss

Sea moss is a sea algae that is found in most oceans of the world. It has been used for centuries to treat various illnesses and to nourish the body, due to its high mineral content.

Sea moss contains 47 percent protein, which makes it one of the highest protein sea vegetables. It also contains many trace minerals that are essential for your body to function, heal and maintain health.

Some of the vitamins and minerals found in sea moss include calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, folate, seleniu...

Serenity

May you experience serenity when you rise, carrying it throughout your day and into each interaction. May you set the atmosphere in every space you occupy, bridging the gap between calm and chaos, a welcomed presence wherever you go. May your reflection of peace offer solace to those who witness your divine nature gently journey throughout this time and space. And may you bask in the serenity you’ve undoubtedly earned in a world that demands your hurt, hustle and hardness over your harmony.

-Tra...

The Moment that Shifted My Nursing Career

I still remember the moment that shifted my career path. Those operating room doors closed and my heart sank. Another patient had just entered the room to have surgery for a preventable condition. 

At that moment I realized that I worked within a system that taught most people how to live with their conditions, not heal from them. So I made it my mission to teach people how to prevent unnecessary sickness, avoid life changing operations and free themselves from years and years of medical interve...

Confidence

May you believe in all of who you are, that every fiber of your being and existence is powerful and purposeful. May you refuse to shrink for any reason, showing up to every day and situation with confidence and the courage to display it. May your confidence become a reminder of the endless creativity you embody and the masterful design you exhibit. And may you encounter the excellence your confidence commands, experience the calm your confidence captures and extend into the capacity your confide...

Perseverance

May you continue to overcome every obstacle, understanding that you have what it takes to navigate difficult situations. May you commit to trying again, recognizing that the goal in front of you is within reach and achievable. May you never give up, believing in your limitlessness, and finding the resources you need to accomplish whatever it is you desire to do. And may your perseverance be evident in the joy you carry, the lives you impact and the peace you possess.

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