Healing, whether it be from an autoimmune disease, unintegrated childhood trauma or both because they probably are more connected than you realize, can be a multilayered process. Healing comes from your ability to have insights and make observations that give you more information into your bodies inner workings. It is your ability to mend and integrate what’s “off” that allows your body and mind to operate in harmony. Without harmony, your body and mind may experience disruption. During this healing journey, there is one primal harmonious need that we often overlook. Healing comes from your ability to feel safe. Whether you are working from the outside in like changing your…
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Two Fast Natural Remedies for Relief from Food Poisoning.
I hope you never ever get food poisoning, but if you do there are two fast natural remedies for relief from food poisoning that I swear by. Trust me, these powerful natural remedies kick food poisoning’s a** every single time. I know this because I’ve had food poisoning way too much in my life and without these two handy-dandy natural relief aids my symptoms would have been way worse and present for longer periods of time. These Two Natural Remedies for Relief from Food Poisoning Might Already be In Your Home. Organic apple cider vinegar and activated charcoal are the two natural relief remedies for food poisoning that have gotten…
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Spotlight: My Favorite Gentle Haircare Products for Alopecia.
Extremely itchy scalp, serious dandruff, continuous hair loss, painful hair follicles and feeling like your scalp is on fire are just some of the symptoms of alopecia areata. It is truly devastating to see large portions of hair strands fall from your hair during a shower but it is equally as torturing to feel like you want to itch your scalp off. I’ve been there folks. Through trial and error, I’ve found certain gentle haircare products for alopecia that really combat some of the symptoms we all experience. The Best Haircare Products for Alopecia Continuous hair loss from alopecia areata really makes you spring into action and adjust your hair…
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The Mamey and Red Reishi Mushroom Smoothie: An Immune Boosting Smoothie You’ll Want To Try.
It’s finally summer which means the season of the smoothie is beginning! Smoothies are a great way to make sure you’re getting your greens, nutrient boosts, and add in any morning proteins if you are an on the go gal (or guy). Green smoothies are the tried and tested smoothie of the wellness community but my favorite smoothie is one that boosts your immunity and calms your central nervous system in the process. The Mamey and Red Reishi Mushroom smoothie are one to add to the smoothie menu this summer. Mamey and Red Reishi Mushroom are Serious Immune Boosters. First things first, what the hell is Mamey? Oh it’s a…
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Spotlight: My Holistic Beauty Product Stash!
I have a major holistic beauty and skincare stash. Aside from buying high-quality supplements and fancy organic powders, it’s my favorite thing in the world to purchase. I have pretty sensitive skin which is actually my secret weapon in finding the very best holistic beauty products. If my skin doesn’t like it, it’s because there is usually something sneaky hiding in there that irritates my sweet baby skin. Reader requested, here are my go-to holistic beauty products: My Favorite Holistic Beauty Routine for Day (and Night). Oh ya, you read that right. I use the same cleansers and creams pretty regularly for daytime and nighttime wear. One thing I’ve learned- the secret to…
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Healing Alopecia Areata as a Vegan: The Nicolas Huart Interview.
There is a large vegetarian and vegan community out there who suffer from autoimmune issues and are looking for a healing option that coincides with their lifestyle, beliefs, and food choices. After a good amount of vegetarians and vegans reached out to me looking advice I scoured the internet for proof that healing alopecia areata as a vegetarian or vegan could be done. I found Nicolas Huart, who graciously shared his experience with me here at GreenBananaGirl.com. Yes, You Can Heal Alopecia Areata as a Vegan or Vegetarian. (Nicolas Healed His as a Vegan) Most people are familiar with healing alopecia areata using the AIP diet, which is the eating plan…
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Creating Balance with Healthcare and Self-care.
Healthcare is Self-care. Like hindsight, illness can also be 20/20. We realize after the fact that prevention is a huge factor in keeping ourselves balanced and our self-care strategy can sometimes be AS if not MORE effective than our general healthcare. Creating balance with healthcare and self-care is actually a strategy your Doctor will appreciate.
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How to Celebrate the Small Wins During Your Autoimmune Healing.
With an autoimmune condition, it’s sometimes hard to look on the bright side, mostly because it feels as if your body is trying to kill you. The idea of healing through an autoimmune disease is synonymous with the physical manifestation. Even if you aren’t seeing physical or major internal improvements, you may still be going in the right direction. Make sure you are receptive to your progress so you can celebrate the small wins of your autoimmune healing because I promise you, they are there. How to Recognize the Small Wins of Your Big Autoimmune Condition. If you have alopecia like I do, hair growth is success. If you…
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The Alopecia Journey: The Thoughts and Emotions that Come With it.
This is an awareness post for the thoughts, fears, and emotions that people have at some point on their alopecia journey. Out of all the auto-immune dis-eases, alongside Psoriasis, it is one of the most visible because of its very clear physical symptoms. For people who are currently in a stage of new hair loss, noticing a patch, seeing new hair growth, or deciding whether to shave their entire head, there are a lot of feelings that are revealed and concealed when the hair starts to fall. This post is for you. The Beginning of Your Alopecia Journey; When You Realize You Have it: I won’t look good bald. This…
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Reintroducing Foods On the AIP Diet.
Reintroducing foods on the AIP Diet can be tricky, especially when you might not be ready for them yet. After at least thirty days of the strict elimination diet on AIP, AND with a reduction in your overall autoimmune symptoms, you may THEN be ready to reintroduce certain foods. The following do's and don'ts will get you on the road to feeling a little more "normal" again.
