Whew!
Ever had one of those weeks you just felt like your digestive system needed some help?
Well, I have just had one of those few days. Not sure if stress, or the abundance of junk food I had one day really messed me up. Probably both those things!
Let’s just say things weren’t… regular…
Why I am talking about this? You need to support and love your gut to support your outer glow.
Here’s what helped me this time and really got things moving better after a couple days:
- Stayed hydrated.
- Ate whole, fiber-rich foods. No animal products, since for me, things already weren’t digesting well. that is rough on my digestive system since I have been experimenting with plant-based diet for about a year.
- Lots of peppermint tea to get things moving (made with my digestive oil).
- black or green tea in the morning. (only try this if you are already hydrated… if you are dehydrated, this could make you feel worse as far as the constipated feeling.)
- De-stressing. This has had a major affect on my overall well-being. That is for another video.
What I intend to do to continue healing my gut and rev-ing up digestion:
- Continue to stay hydrated. Get an app to help you stay on track.
- Add digestive enzyme supplement I trust. break down food. Past 25, most adults stop making the enzymes needed to break down food optimally and absorb those nutrients optimally. I have my favorite that works for when you are eating both plants and meat. And there is also one that you can take when you are vegetarian.
- Return to my probiotic I’ve been off of lately. I use it in the evening when little is in my stomach
- Support with lemon water to rev up my digestion in the beginning of the day, enjoy organic green and black tea during the earlier part of the day, peppermint tea during the day if needed and especially in the evening, and continue enjoying fiber-rich foods.
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Nowadays, we really have to dig for the information on what helps our skin’s glow, and often times, “natural” or “lifestyle” solutions for skin care are viewed as ineffective or too slow to work well.
I know because that how it was for me.
After heartbreak and victory, I am here to tell you, with daily practice, incorporating vegetables into our lifestyle meals is so effective for helping our skin glow from the inside out.
In fact, making veggies a front-and-center player in our meals really helps to boost overall health as it gives our bodies the tools they need to health itself.
There, I said it!
Here are some of my favorite vegetables that not only support my skin, but help provide the tools for overall wellness.
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At-home workouts don’t have to be tedious.
I was that person that if the fitness instructor on the video was too cheerful, I got irritated because I couldn’t see past the pain of the moment.
Now, I have fallen in love with my routines with 5 steps:
1. Have a Vision: Have a vision for what you want to experience in your body, and write it down in the present tense - as if it has already happened. For me, that means “I have abundant energy.” “I can do the splits.” “I feel at ease in my body.” This gives me a clear picture in my mind when my workouts get tough. In my mind, I tell myself I am already strong.
2. Enjoy What You Do: This is so important. I would be that person who would do fitness videos because I felt I had to in order to be “tough.” Turns out, I hated my workouts! So, I started doing more dance-inspired workouts. Not only do I love them, but I don’t feel the “pain” as much because I love to push through. Find what you enjoy and do it!
3. Stretch!: I stretch in the morning and currently working on stretching more at night. This has helped my alignment and simply feel more at “ease” in my body.
4. Focus on core strength: I have committed to abs and back strengthening workouts - just 10 minutes everyday. This helps warm up my core for the day so I can maintain and gain better posture to prevent issues down the road.
5. Take supplements to support energy levels and body’s response to inflammation: This is vital! Exercise is incredibly beneficial to your body, but if you’re not replenishing it with nutrients and vitamins it needs pre-and-post workout, you can seriously wear your body out overtime. I invested in a beyond-organic antioxidant drink that not only supports my body’s needs pre-and-post workout, but supports my general wellness.
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Ever heard someone say, you should eat more “raw food?” We aren’t talking sushi, here. Although sushi is yummy, but that’s another post...
I am not a nutritionist, so we are not going in the depths of “raw food diet.” But over the past 4 years, I have seen benefits in filling my plate with more fresh, raw fruits and veggies in my meals. So, I am excited to share with you what this lifestyle change is, the benefits, and some recipes I love and why. Then, YOU can make your decision on what’s best for you.
First off, the raw food “diet” is not really a diet - it’s more like an “anti-diet.” It’s about lifestyle changes away from processed - ahem, DEAD - food, and incorporating more uncooked or lightly steamed veggies. If you are looking for a way to start implementing healthy lifestyle changes slowly for long-term wellness, this is worth trying for nearly everyone.
Check out the benefits and my favorite raw food recipes here.
Oil Cleanse is for virtually everyone!
Benefits include removal of the makeup and dirt off your face (oil pulls the oils off your face while moisturizing), delivery of vitamins and antioxidants to your skin, and balancing the PH level of your skin.
I have been doing this during the dry winter and humid spring in the Northeast, and my skin glows.
Beauty Serum
1-2 tablespoons carrier oil of choice (I used Avocado Oil for it's high oleic acid content to support healing in the summer months).
3 drops Frankincense (not used in the video... my order didn't come in time!)
2 drops Myrrh
1 drop Rose (Did not have this on hand today, so not used in the video.)
1 drop Patchouli
1 drop Helichrysum
Mix together gently and add to a glass bottle or jar. Dropper bottles are my favorite, but use what you have - even a cleaned jam jar works.
To use:
Step 1: Open pores. Rinse face with warm water or apply a warm wet cloth in a gentle patting motion.
Step 2: Warm serum by rubbing a couple drops of it in hands gently. Apply to face in upward motions. Also apply to neck, chest, and hands to support graceful aging in those areas.
Step 3: Steam your face. Put boiling hot water in a bowl. Put a towel over your hand and steam. Alternately, jump in a steaming warm shower or place a very warm wet towel over face. Steam for 2 minutes.
Step 4: Take a warm wet towel and remove excess oil from face in upward strokes. Repeat steps 3-4 as needed to remove more oil. (I like to leave a little oil residue on my face to moisturize.)
Check out the article: Which Carrier Oil Is Right For You?
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