Castor oil has many benefits, and has been a staple item in my home since becoming sick. Because of the beneficial components in castor oil, it is an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound healer, circulation improver and much more.
Sound, light or pet-peeve sensitivity solutions
The sound and light sensitivity I've experienced with Lyme and CFS have far exceeded by my pet peeve of noisy eaters and overly loud talkers. These days the mere sound of a piece of paper being crumbled makes me cover my ears leaving me no choice but to bring my goodie bag of shields everywhere I go…
All of these items are viable to wash your produce (the lemons are not for sprucing up the photo). If you aren’t washing your produce, you should really start…now.
parasite infections are quite common in those struggling with chronic illness. sure, we all hav them and some are even beneficial, but the bad ones can cause a slew of issues. testing for them isn’t easy, but here are some tips on how to go about it and what to do if you have them…
how and why gut health determines health and what I take to support it.
The reason why coffee enemas can be such a vital part of healing if you have any form of gut issue or toxins, is that it helps detox not only your liver, but also your colon. Here is a how-to step-by-step guide.
Gua sha for lymph drainage
Gua Sha is an ancient Chinese practice of "scraping" that helps stimulate chi and blood-flow and can aid in inflammation and pain.
good salt, real salt, is salubrious. many “table salt” brands add lots of nasties. see the details and my favorite salts in this post.
Despite the ease of finding water, the quality is something important to look at whether you're drinking bottled water or tap water. Chemicals, toxins, PH levels and BPA are all factors in determining what type of water you should drink. (My picks from bottled water to filters included).
Why switching to nontoxic oral care is the better option plus my favorite oral care products from toothpaste to gum drops!
recipe: dairy/gluten free ricotta, almond, lemon cake
For Easter, we had this amazing dairy, gluten and refined sugar free cake sweetened with a small amount of maple. It was a perfect with a cup of chamomile tea.
yucky candy ingredients to avoid (and what to eat instead)
A list of yucky candy ingredients to avoid and what to eat instead!
shoes inside? heck no!
What exactly are people bringing into their homes when they don't take their shoes off, or wash their hands immediately after getting home? Get ready to be super grossed out plus what to do about it when entertaining.
the best on-the-go bars
I always try to keep a super healthy snack in my bag to avoid getting famished or having my blood sugar drop. Finding a good health bar/bite is not always easy, especially when advertising and branding has become so sneaky these days.
my experience with LDN
When I first got really sick 2.5 years ago, I tried to treat it the conventional way. My doctors gave me everything from Lyrica to Cymbalta to try and minimize my pain, but not only did these medications not work, they gave me unpleasant side effects.
matcha matcha matcha!
Before you rush off to purchase matcha at your nearest bodega, remember quality is key. Here are the top three things to look for:
the mean green smoothie
Green smoothies are packed with goodness and vitamins, but tend to taste like fresh cut lawn sometimes. I want to actually enjoy my smoothies, green or not, so I take every measure to make mine as delicious as possible.