Have you ever wondered what’s in your makeup and how it may be affecting your health? Many people place focus on eating organic, NON-GMO foods, but what you put on your skin is just as important. Your skin is the biggest organ on your body and is capable of absorbing some of the products you put on it. This in turn can affect the health of your body. How safe is your makeup? You can easily find out how…
Do you have trouble with not being able to sweat? When I was a kid I could easily sweat…no problem. As I grew older, and especially now in my 30’s I used to struggle to even get a drop of sweat. I would do a high intensity workout class for one hour and leave just feeling puffy and red. I finally found a way to reactivate my sweat glands, by using an infrared sauna. What is an Infrared Sauna?…
What are Nightshade Vegetables? Short answer- they’re plants that grow at night. They include white potatoes (not sweet potatoes), eggplant, tomatoes, goji berries, ashwaganda, okra, and all peppers. Did you know that Tom Brady even avoids Nightshade vegetables!? Why should you care? If you’re dealing with any kind of autoimmune issues, or trouble with loosing weight, nightshade vegetables may be one of your triggers. It’s worth checking out. What are Lectins? Lectins are a type of protein that…
Epsom salt baths are great. Whether you’re looking to treat an injured body part, arthritis, increase your magnesium intake, relieve stress, headaches, hemorrhoids, or detox the body, Epsom salt works wonders. Epsom salt is a mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate. It is not the same thing as table salt. Table salt consists of sodium chloride. Sore Muscles: If I pull a muscle at the gym, I use Turmeric along with my Epsom salt bath. Click here to read more…
Check out my Article on “Seven Reasons to Give up Dairy.” Cows Milk Substitutions: Check out Almond Milk. My favorite Almond Milk is made by Califia Farms. It’s carrageenan free. This is very important because carrageenan has been linked to causing inflammatory issues such as ulcerative colitis, birth defects, colorectal cancer, liver cancer, and glucose intolerance. Many other brands use carrageenan, so read the label before you buy. I would also suggest not substituting with soymilk. Soymilk can be…
There are many reasons to give up milk products. They range from adverse health effects, to the ethical and moral treatment of animals. If you go to the Gastroenterologist for stomach related issues, most likely you’ll be told to give up milk products. The same holds true for Pulmonologist (milk increases mucus production), Dermatologist (milk can cause acne & eczema), and Cardiologist (milk is bad for cholesterol). I mostly work in gastrointestinal health and one of the first things…
What is happiness? Is it something you’re born with? Are some people just naturally happier than others? Is it something you earn or obtain? Do genetics play a role in your happiness, or is it simply a choice to be happy? Merriam Webster defines happiness as good fortune or prosperity, but I like the philosophical translation of happiness, which states that happiness is not just an emotion but also a way of life. It comes from the Greek concept…
Have you ever read a book and thought to yourself “this book was life changing to me & I want to share it with world?” Below are some of my life changing books. Please share yours in the comments section. Let’s support, help, and uplift each other. Be the change you wish to see in the world. – Gandhi The Secret The Four Agreements You are a Bad*SS Add More Ing to Your Life Spirit Junkie The Source Field The…
Next to probiotics, Turmeric has played one of the biggest rules in healing my body. I was recently eating at a restaurant, when I overheard this lady go on and on about how Turmeric had changed her life. She went on for so long about it that it was borderline annoying to me. I now realize that hearing her talk about her Turmeric story was one of the best things I could have ever heard. Once I was back home,…
You’re probably wondering what the deal is with probiotics and what they are. Should you even care? They’re probably just another fad with no real basis, right? When I started taking probiotics ten years ago, I was very resistant. My resistance came from all the bad side effects I’d had with taking other supplements. Finally, my stomach was in such disarray that I was willing to try anything. And I do mean anything. My sister recommended probiotics. I honestly don’t…