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Issue: #47
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November 12, 2012
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Volume 2, Letter 47
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November 12, 2012
Why do we put up walls?
Did you ever notice that when a child gets upset by criticism or ridicule that they often shut down. They put up a wall of mental avoidance to push the pain of the experience away from their consciousness. This protective mechanism serves as a safety valve for the negative pressure of the experience.
The problem with the building of the wall is that it numbs the heart and builds distrust in others. The higher the wall gets the harder it will be for a person to get over it and help the child feel love again. If the walls persist into adulthood, then the relationships of the adult will be strained by any perception of mistrust.
The art of parenting is to learn how to help your child not bury the pain of an experience. When you sense that your child is putting up a wall, talk with them and help them feel the experience without judgement and with love. If you feel that the issue is too hard for you to address, then seek out a licensed counselor. Releasing the negative aspects of the experience are paramount to keeping another brick out of the wall.
The Wall,
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Fennel is a plant not known to many Americans. It is an aromatic plant that has a pretty yellow flower when blooming. Fennel is used for medicinal and culinary purposes.
In cooking, the seed, bulb and leaves are used. The flavors and smells are reminiscent of licorice and anise. Many cultures grind the seed into a spice that is used widely to flavor soups, sausage and sauces. It is a main ingredient in many mixed spices like chinese five spice powder. Try some in your next dish or look up recipes with fennel in it and enjoy.
In medicine, fennel has been used for millennia as a carminative for digestive discomfort and upper respiratory infections. Fennel syrup is a great cough suppressant and can be made at home. Ask your healthcare provider for dosing. Fennel tea can be imbibed by mothers safely to treat colic symptoms(although avoiding dairy is the primary remedy). The oils will pass into the breast milk relaxing the infant's intestinal muscles providing relief of colic symptoms.
See the recipe for fennel syrup below.
Dr. M
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Recipe of the Week
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Fennel Syrup
Ingredients:
Fennel Seeds - 2 Tbsp
1 cup of water
Lemon 1-2 tsp
Honey
Directions:
Simmer fennel seeds in water over medium heat with lid on pot for 15 minutes. Take lid off , add lemon squeezed from fresh lemon. Add honey for flavor and reduce on low heat to desired consistency.
Honey is not safe for children less than 1 year of age.
Food is medicine,
Dr. M
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