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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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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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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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10 Unmistakable Signs Your Body is Healing from Inflammation.
If you haven't gone to the depths of your body soul to heal yourself, you may not recognize the signs of healing. It is a gentle, subtle, and sometimes confusing process but there are 10 unmistakable signs your body is healing from inflammation.
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Purple Potatoes and 7 Other Pretty Purple Foods To Eat All Day Long.
Green foods get all the wellness attention but take a look at your new vegetable prom queen, purple potatoes and purple vegetables. I’m addicted to purple and I make no exception when it comes to foods. Purple vegetables house a ton of valuable vitamins and tend to be extra good for you. If you aren’t adding purple vegetables to your nutrient dense diet, you’re doing it wrong. Purple vegetables are Replacing Your Green Vegetables. Normally when you think about eating healthy you tend to stock up on green vegetables and fruits like spinach, kale, broccoli, avocado, green apples, etc. but the purple veggies need love too. Not only are purple…
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Personal Love Letters, Supplements and Tub Tea… Making this Valentine’s Day All About Me.
This Valentine’s Day I am loving self-healing and wellness right into my body. Skip the jewelry, flowers and whatever else you picked up at CVS on the way home. February 14th is all about self-action and self-love. I’m going to spend the day feeling good, doing great, and surrounding myself with even better because this year it’s all about ME…and you. My favorite things to do on Valentine’s Day.. for myself. The universe and your body might I add, responds to how you feel so get yourself in a good mood by welcoming in good thoughts and good energy. Listen to your favorite music, wear your favorite outfit, or my…
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Serious Natural Remedies to Fight the Flu Before it F*&%s You up this Flu Season.
The flu is F^%$ing with us big time this year! Guess who just got over it- this Greenbananagirl! If you are around strangers or children one of them may be trying to give you the flu, children especially because they are full of germs. For those who are not getting the flu shot and needing some natural tips I’m your gal. Fight the flu this scary flu season. I am not a Doctor and people are out here dying from the flu so if you feel like today is the day- get your ass to the Doctor. If you are like me and have made their peace with death you…
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Your Alopecia Areata Hair Regrowth Plan Part 1.
I’m not a Doctor and actually when this started happening to me I didn’t go to one. I knew it was caused by my own stress and my own induction. Even saying alopecia areata sounds unfair because giving it a name feels like it is taking away my own responsibility for its manifestation. Will one day I loose hair again, maybe… but I doubt it. Am I delusional? “I don’t think so” said the delusional woman. I am Healing My Alopecia Areata, Hair Growth and All. If you are here you’ve probably already read all about that time I induced my own alopecia areata and my hair started falling out. I’ve really come…
