Toxins in Disguise

September 18, 2018March 25, 2019

Toxins in Disguise

There are “nice” smells that actually are toxic. Some of them are in the fragrant personal care items and cleaning products we use every day. Some of these toxic ingredients are just listed on the label as “fragrance”. This article has a list of some of things to look for when you are buying personal care items and household cleaners. This is a long list, but it shows us how we can make choices that help us to take Baby Steps to a less toxic home.

Here’s a Baby Step: Use what you have and replace it with something better the next time you buy.

EXCERPT: It’s so easy to get tricked by the pleasant scent we’ve been trained to look for in our laundry, cleaners, body care products, and other household items. But more often than not, these fragrances are harmful and aren’t what we need in our homes for us or our family.

Learn more at drericz.com

September 17, 2018March 25, 2019

Exercise or Escape?

Movement is part of living a healthy lifestyle, however, there is always the possibility that we are working out for the wrong reasons. This includes using exercise as a way of avoiding some hard truths about ourselves. Here is an article that challenges us to look deeper to see if we are exercising for the wrong reasons. Just like anything else, we can use exercise to avoid some things that we just would rather not deal with. It’s probably better than most of the alternatives to avoiding emotional discomfort, but our goal is to live a “whole” life. That means we want to know what is going on. The things that we hide from ourselves will not stay hidden forever. These things that we hide from can actually cause disease.

Take what you need and save the rest for later!

EXCERPT: But what if exercise is disguising a deeper problem with our body image, or even an eating disorder?

Read about the research at abc.net.au

September 15, 2018March 25, 2019

Air By Nature

I had no idea that there were so many toxins in the air and built into so many of the surfaces in my home. I was very excited to find out that there are flowers and house plants that can help us with the task of cleaning the air inside our homes. Some are really pretty, too! Here’s an article that offers list of a few that NASA has done research on. <3

Take what you need and save the rest for later. Every little bit helps. 😉

EXCERPT: 95% of what’s inside perfumes, deodorants, body lotions, cleaning products, paints, new carpets, tobacco smoke, shampoos, gasoline and other products are petroleum derived, like acetone, camphor, benzens, aldehydes, ethanol, g-terpins and others. Other indoor contaminants should be more obvious for you: pesticides (like anti-lice products) or solvents (from paints, varnishes, adhesives, treated woods, synthetic fabrics and carpets, and detergents).

Learn about NASA’s research at sofpedia.com

September 13, 2018March 25, 2019

Running with Limits

Movement is one characteristic of people who live longer and healthier lives. The thing this article tells us is that moderation is key. That’s true about almost every aspect of Natural Healing. I never knew that there was a possibility of doing too much exercise! Interesting?

EXCERPT: Runners who kept it slow and didn’t exceed 2.5 hours a week are 78% less likely to die than sedentary people — but “strenuous joggers” who run for four-plus hours per week at a fast pace are just at risk than the couch potatoes, a new Danish study reveals.

Learn healthy limits at newyorkdailynews.com

September 12, 2018March 25, 2019

Blue Zones?

As I began learning about Natural Healing, I learned about a few places, located all over the world, called “Blue Zones”. These are areas where there are high numbers of people who live to be 100 or more years old. They are healthy, even though some smoke and drink alcohol. Here’s a look into the lives of the residents of the Blue Zones. I’ll be sharing about them a lot in this blog.

Learn about these Healthy Citizens at bluezones.com

September 11, 2018March 25, 2019

Healing by Souping

I use veggie soups to increase my veggie intake. I had no idea how easy it could be. Just eating more veggies can boost your energy and including animal proteins, from clean meat, adds flavor as well as a boost in nutrition. The meats don’t even need to be the major ingredient. I have found that left-overs will work just fine!

Get some inspiration at paleomom.com

September 11, 2018March 25, 2019

Healing Body Wash

This is absolutely awesome. I am still experimenting with the different mixtures and amounts. So far, I can say it’s like washing with moisturizing lotion. You can add your favorite Essential Oil scent and it’s as pleasant as you want to make it. And it doesn’t take a lot of time to create these products that can add to your life in many ways. <3

CAUTION: don’t use citrus essential oils because you may have a reaction to sunlight.

Get the recipe at wellnessmama.com

September 10, 2018March 25, 2019

Beating the Big “C”

I always love to hear the testimonies of people who have survived after being given the worst diagnosis known to man. This guy beat cancer by making drastic changes to his diet. He refused the conventional treatment (chemo and radiation) and looked for the tools to turn on his body’s cancer killing abilities. Here’s one of his recipes. For me, it’s recipes like this big salad that prove that the changes we make on Natural Healing journey can actually taste really good.

September 9, 2018April 5, 2019

Apple Cider Vinegar

This sour substance can do your body a LOT of good. I use it for heartburn and headaches. I have also used it as a rinse after shampooing my hair. Find out some of the ways it helps the body in the article listed below.

EXCERPT: The best way to incorporate apple cider vinegar into your diet is to use it in your cooking — for salad dressings, homemade mayonnaise and that sort of thing.

Some people also like to dilute it in water and drink it as a beverage. Common dosages range from 1–2 teaspoons (5–10 ml) to 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) per day, mixed in a large glass of water.

It’s best to start with small doses and avoid taking large amounts, because too much vinegar can cause harmful side effects.

It is recommended to use organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar with the “mother.”

Read about Apple Cider Vinegar on Healthline.com