When you first decide to take the self-healing route of healing your autoimmune issue such as I did with alopecia areata, you may hear horror stories of how people spend $800 a month on groceries. Yes, you will be eating incredibly well which actually does NOT mean you have to spend your entire paycheck at Whole Paycheck aka Whole Foods. Eating AIP on a grocery budget is often debated because you want to provide yourself the highest quality ingredients but does that mean eating on a budget is impossible? Eating AIP on a Grocery Budget Does Exist. It is true the first ever month I started eating AIP to heal…
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The Importance of Resetting the Body from Stress.
Thinking you can go through life like the energizer bunny? Think again! A modern energizer bunny would be technologically advanced with a sleep mode, energy conservation mode, and a reset button. Life is full of stress which is not a bad thing but if you are not integrating stresses or resetting the body, then stress can be extremely damaging. If you are constantly in “go mode ” your health and wellbeing could be going going going, downhill. Resetting the Body from Stress is Crucial For Maintaining Your Health. Every computerized, intelligent system needs to have a sleep, shutdown or reset mode in order to optimally function. Your body is no…
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Tart Cherry Juice for Sleep and Other Common Sleep-Inducing Foods.
We all know sleep is so important for recharging your system. It is the bookend to our very busy and often stress-inducing days. Sleep is how we renew ourselves, let our bodies replenish, and set our minds at ease. If you aren’t getting enough or good quality sleep you feel it! Rest easy because tart cherry juice for sleep is one way to get those much-needed zzz’s. 4 Common Foods for Uncommonly Good Sleep. I came upon these foods when I myself was in an incredibly stressful time and had spoken with a Doctor in an effort to get some shut-eye. She recommended these four foods that have been in…
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Alopecia, T-cells and the Autoimmune Conversation Your Body is Having.
Without understanding what is happening inside your body, you can drive yourself crazy trying to formulate a plan that can “control” your hair loss. It seems like your body is having its own conversation and you aren’t included. Understanding alopecia, t-cells and the autoimmune conversation your body is having can help you strategize a treatment method and hopefully put you back in the healing conversation. What is the Alopecia, T-cell and Autoimmune Conversation My Body is Having? Just when it seems like your hair loss is “in control”, you notice another grouping of strands coming out in the shower. We have read the blogs and scoured the internet but maybe…
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The One Basic Principle Any Healing Journey Needs.
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…
