There’s no replacement for finding your root cause and addressing that to win the long game. But just because you’re playing the long game doesn’t mean you don’t need some short term wins. Leverage L-theanine. L-theanine is an amino acid found in green tea and has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and physiological signs of stress, like high blood pressure. Use lavender to relieve anxiety. Lavender can help promote a calm state, which makes it a great essential oil to keep on hand. Try smelling lavender before a stressful presentation, when you’re ready for bed, or just before meditation
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Heal Your Gut! Bone Broth Receipe
Bone broths, the richest source of collagen helps to rapidly repair leaky gut and improving overall immune function. Hence, inside the gut it tends to draw water molecules towards itself and that helps in easing bowel movements and keeping intestines lubricated. Collagen is one of the most commonly available protein in our body cells. It is present everywhere including skin cells, blood cells, bones cells, cartilage and ligaments cells etc. Glutamine, which is present in the collagen has a key role in preventing inflammation. The long cooking time ranging from eight to over 24 hours draws gelatin and minerals, including
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An Easy Way to Measure your Health
Alkalize For Health How alkaline your blood is, is an easy way to measure the level of your health. A healthy person has a blood pH of 7.365. Generally, a person who is terminal ill has a pH of around 5 or lower. What Are Alkaline, Acid And PH? Alkaline foods are foods that raise the the amount of oxygen that your blood takes in. The most alkalizing foods are RAW green leafy vegetables, non-sweet fruits and (wheat) grasses. The opposite of alkaline foods are acid foods. How much oxygen your blood can absorb is measured on a pH scale
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How to go Chemical and Fragrance free!
The chemicals responsible for fragrances in the products you use daily – shampoo, lotion, make-up, dish detergent, fabric softener – are called ‘Phthalates’ (THALL-ates). Like BPA, phthalates are classified as an “obesogen” – a chemical capable of messing with your metabolism. Phthalate exposure is linked to weight gain, insulin resistance, infertility, and birth defects, among other health concerns. Look for the word “fragrance” or “perfume” on any of your product labels and if you see it, toss it! Opt for fragrance-free or products scented with plant based essential oils. Skip air fresheners, plug ins, and scented candles too! Phthalates, are
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Oil Pulling: What it is & Why It’s Beneficial
Oil pulling Oil Pulling is an age old Indian practice which originates from Ayurveda and which is about 3,000 years old. The process involves using a tablespoon of a good quality cold pressed or wet coconut oil. Many people also use sesame oil or olive oil. You put this oil on your mouth first thing in the morning before you brush your teeth and you swish it between your teeth around your mouth. Do not gargle or swallow because that oil is designed to actually put toxins, bacteria, viruses, fungi out of your mouth and you eventually spit it out
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Natural Brew for Migraine Help
Two major causes of migraines and headaches are constipation and lack of quality sleep/stress….the build up of toxins in the body lead to gasses that cause not just headaches and migraines but poor skin, hair, low immunity, weight gain, bloating, indigestion, fatigue and brain fog…for immediate relief from migraines, soak 4-5 black peppercorns in water for 4-5 hours and eat them with meals…deep breathing counts also help, for example a 6 sec inhale followed by a 10 second hold and a 8 second slow exhale done 5-10 times provides immediate possible relief Try this simple and healing herbal brew –
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Ways to Incorporate More Greens Into Your Diet
The Word “Green Vegetable” always get mixed reaction. Come what may you will recognize this fact that either you will love them, or hate them but you cannot ignore them. Most green vegetable and food items like leafy vegetable grow above ground and move towards sun, which is a sign of energy, vitality. This means people who eat more green leafy and seasonal food are more energetic, dynamic, and full of energy and their CHI is very high. From Ages it has been emphasized that green vegetable are important our body, mind and soul. The importance of eating green vegetables
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