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Autoimmune Diets and AIP: How To Manage Your Expectations and Hesitations.
Autoimmune diets offer a natural method to help heal and manage autoimmune diseases instead of just taking a generally prescribed medical route.
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The Not So Secrets of the Blue Zones and Why They Have the Highest Life Expectancy.
I wanna live forever! No I don’t actually but the Blue Zones are writing the book about living RIGHT. These “magical” zones are areas of the globe where people are living healthier happier longer lives and the rest of the world is asking why and how can I? Their secret is in the most obvious of reasons. What are the Blue Zones? In 2005 researcher, explorer and author Dan Buettner set out to find the areas of the world where people live the longest. After a few years traveling he was able to classify 5 regions who beat out the rest of the world in longevity. These regions are places…
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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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Haircare Tips for When Your Hair is Acting like an Asshole on Alopecia.
When I noticed my hair started falling out I wanted to put my head in a bubble and sleep upright so nothing touched my head. That was a little extreme of course and once I understood the four STAGES OF HAIR GROWTH I had an idea of how I could realistically care for my hair. How do I care for my hair when it is falling out? 1. Put down the hair products If you are using hair spray, gels, or other styling products be careful. Adding stress or resistance (literally hairspray) to your hair may cause your hair to break. It is also tough to manage if you are…
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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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Understanding Alopecia and the Stages of Hair Growth.
I changed my diet and I’m still losing hair! This is a common phrase we alopecia folks say to ourselves. There is more to hair loss than just diet, though diet is a HUGE factor in how I re-grew my hair. Your hair has its own hair growth cycle and understanding how that works can help put your mind at ease when you notice the strands and tears coming down in the shower. What are the stages of hair growth? Hair growth has four stages where your hair follicles either shed, rest, or grow. Losing hair is actually a very natural part of that hair growth process. In fact, we…
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How to Brew Your Own Kombucha Mother at Home.
Brewing you own Kombucha Mother at home is as easy as brewing you own Kombucha. In fact it’s the same ingredients and pretty much the same process, how wonderful. The Kombucha Mother is the bad ass live culture that eats sugar and ferments your tea into the miracle elixir we all love to drink. After fermenting it adds incredible amounts of organic acids, probiotics and antioxidants that make you feel extra cool and healthy when drinking. As we have seen, the Kombucha health benefits will never stop trending. Want to try making your own but are Scoby-less? Brewing a scoby at home will give you kombucha mothers forever. Here’s what you’ll need:…
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Easy Tips for Staying Hydrated in Winter.
Am I drinking enough water this winter? Next question. Staying hydrated in winter can be rough like your skin if you don’t drink enough water. See what I did there. Yes drinking enough water is important especially during winter. Aside from sticking post it notes everywhere to remind you to drink enough water, I’ve got some golden tips. The top tips for staying hydrated in winter. Pretend your British and enjoy some tea. Tea is actually the second largest consumed beverage in the world after water. With tea shops popping up everywhere loose leaf and convenient tea bag options offer an easy way to add some flavor to your water. Grocery stores…
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The Kombucha Health Benefits will Never Stop Trending. Here’s Why.
Kombucha dates back to 221 BC and has been hailed as the miracle elixir ever since. It has been used for thousands of years all over the world and is now a staple of any wellness woman’s diet. Kombucha tea benefits can be diverse. Originally coming from China and dating back all the way to 221 BC (!!!!) the tea has been called Stomach Treasure, Long Life Elixir, and Immortality Tea. It also has ancient roots in Japan and has been used in Eastern Europe and Russia. The history and story of Kombucha is totally fascinating and I definitely suggest reading more if you need some convincing of Kombucha’s health…
