5 Feng Shui Bedroom Tips to Improve Rest, Relaxation and Romance

by @elioverbey

Recently, I was working on a Feng Shui consultation with a client.  As I entered the clients home, I was taken aback. The entry to the home was clean, well-lit with flourishing greenery. As we walked around the home I was entranced by the beauty in each room. The décor was stunning, from the wall and accessory colors, the finely crafted furniture to the gorgeous art. Sculptures, paintings and plants where strategically placed throughout the house.  Up to that point the home had great flow, yet the client seemed uneasy and nervous. I had no idea what I would find as we entered the master bedroom.

Everything was revealed the moment we set foot into the master. As I entered I noticed this room was the opposite of the rest of the house. No window coverings, no color, no art and no plants. It was barren. We went from stunning beauty to emptiness.  Two walls had large windows and no window coverings, the top of the dresser was empty, the walls, carpet and bed were white, no art or décor to be found anywhere. There was no flow in this room. A part of her life was not in flow and this is where it showed up. There was a dog cushion in one corner of the room which proved to be the missing clue to her situation. [Read more…]

How DoesYour Bed Effect Your Health?

by @elioverbey

Question:

Does where I place my bed in my bedroom have anything to do with my health?

Answer:

Yes, the placement of your bed affects your health in many ways. If your bed is improperly placed you may experience one or more of these symptoms:

  • Headaches including migraines
  • Anger orange bedroom
  • Restless sleep
  • Anxiety
  • Heart trouble
  • Illness along the midline of the body, digestion, nose, mouth, reproductive organs etc.
  • Accident prone
  • Trouble maintaining intimacy
  • Narrow point of view
  • Chronic illness

I worked with a client once that had her bed on the same wall as the door and she had trouble sleeping through the night. She tossed and turned all night long.  She could not relax enough because she was too close to the door and her body could not fully rest. It was always on alert which caused her to be a light sleeper at best.

The best placement of the bed in a bedroom for good health is:

  • the furthest from the door without being in direct line with the door, called command position
  • facing the door so you can see the door while you are in bed
  • any other bed placement will be problematic to your health, like a bed on the same wall as the door, a bed in direct line with the door, or a bed that does not have at least the head or one side against a wall.

Here are other bed tips that will ensure good health in body, mind and spirit:   

  1. Make sure to keep the space under your bed clear, yes, nothing stored under there. The air needs to flow around your bed to rejuvenate you as you sleep. Stuff under the bed slows that process down and can rob you of your vitality.
  2. Do not use electric blankets because they create electromagnetic fields that can be harmful to your health. The blankets send electromagnetic current through even when they are turned off. They need to be unplugged or better, removed from the bed. Have a Feng Shui practitioner use their gauss meter to give you  a reading, you will be surprised.
  3. Make sure the headboard is solidly attached to the bed and against the wall. This creates a foundation for support while you sleep and is symbolic for support in the rest of your life too.
  4. All parts of the bed should be in good condition.The frame, the box springs, and the mattress. Don’t forget all the bedding too. The pillows, blankets, sheets, mattress cover, and comforter.
  5. Water beds and air beds do not have the strong foundation and support for the individual. There could be problems with stability and ability to take action. A traditional mattress is best.

Take a moment to reflect on the health of your mind, body and spirit. Next look at your bed and determine what needs repair, cleaning or moving and make an action plan. Remember your bed is one key to your good health and if you place it right and take care of it, it will take care of you.

“There is a remedy for everything”   

 

The Design Detective is in…Color Me Happy

by @elioverbey

Do you know the way you have your space arranged tells a story about you?  Your choices of color, artwork, furniture, as well as the design details impact every area of your life i.e. your wealth, health, relationships,  career, and your opportunities.

The story reveals what keeps you from having what you want.  As a Design Detective I “read” the clues in your space and create a blueprint for you to follow so you can live an extraordinary life. [Read more…]