I’ve been dealing with intermittent lower back pain, for the majority of my life. Most of the time I feel great, but sometimes I go through a flare up and it puts me down for the count. I wanted to share some of things I’ve learned, in case it can help any of you. The most important thing to do is rule out any critical issues with your back, such as a herniated disc or aortic aneurysm. This is usually…
Ladies, you have to check out these makeup remover cloths from amazon! I’ve been using them for over 6 months now and let me tell you, they work! They literally remove all the makeup from your face without any harsh chemicals. They’re made from microfiber and easily wipe away oil, dirt and makeup from your face. They’re so easy to clean too. Just put them in the washer with your towels or dark laundry and then let them air…
In an effort to heal my Psoriasis naturally, I started out with trying this diet called Paleo & was instantly impressed with the results. Within 4 weeks, I lost around 5 lbs of inflammatory weight, no longer had any bloating, and my Psoriasis cleared up!! So what is the Paleo Diet? The Paleo diet consists mostly of a grain free & dairy free diet. The premise of the diet is that if a caveman didn’t eat it, neither should…
Sleeping well has always been a challenge for me. As an adult I’ve learned some tricks that REALLY help. There’s an excellent audible book called “Sleep Smarter” by Shawn Stevenson. I highly recommend listening to it. All the tips he offers make complete sense. You can do a free 30-day trial on Amazon and listen to it for free. 1. Ditch The Caffeine If you must have caffeine, only use it first thing in the morning. Studies show that caffeine…
Are you one of those people who experience salt cravings? Before I started adding Himalayan Sea Salt to my water, I used to crave anything with salt. My worst offenders were pretzels and chips. Neither of which are appropriate to consume with my autoimmune issues. I’ve been amazed with how my cravings subsided, after adding sea salt to 1-2 glasses of my water each day. What is Himalayan Sea Salt? Himalayan salt comes from salt mines below the Himalayan…
Amaranth Flower Chances are, you’ve probably never heard of this amazing Aztec grain called Amaranth… in fact, they say only 4% of the population has even tried it! But it is a fantastic super food to add to your diet. The Aztec’s revered this grain as “The Grain of the god’s.” Amaranth is gluten free, because it’s not actually a grain (even though people call it one)…. it’s a seed! Amaranth derives its name from the…
Did you know that the coastal Aztec people would soak their pumpkin or squash seeds in seawater and then sundry them out? There are some that say that you absolutely need to sprout your nuts and seeds, but there are others that say it’s unnecessary. My take- if you’re dealing with any kind of gastrointestinal issues or autoimmune issues, it’s something worth considering. When I first started eating raw chia seeds and flax seeds, I had a very hard time…
Chocolate & Autoimmune Disease Do you ever crave chocolate, eat it, and then still feel unsatisfied? If you’re eating processed chocolate this may explain why you’re not satisfying that craving. Processed chocolate destroys the majority of the antioxidants and minerals in it, thus inhibiting it’s ability to take care of that craving. If you’ve been following my blog, you’ve probably noticed that I LOVE chocolate! For years I’ve restrained myself from eating it, because processed chocolate actually flared up my…
Yes I said it! It’s that pesky uncomfortable word that affects millions every day. It’s not something that most people want to talk about, but is so necessary. Some people may feel they’re constipated after only 1-2 days of not using the bathroom, but in the medical field constipation is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements per week. What is constipation? Too hard of stool. Too small of stool. Hard to push out. Incomplete evacuation of stool. Having…
This photo is of me holding my baby Nola. It’s pretty much our daily morning routine. LOL If you have curly hair, you’ll love SheaMoisture’s products! I live in Florida and have wavy-curly hair. On days I feel like scrunching my hair, I’ll use their smoothing cream and gel. These products won’t leave your hair feeling crunchy, like others do. In fact, they do the exact opposite. They leave your hair feeling smooth and soft. The Environmental Working Group is…