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FRÉ Skincare Review
FRÉ is made of a unique blend of organic Argan oil, Argan leaf water extract and Argan stem cells. So what is so great about this Argan plant? Well it is super healing due to the fact it is loaded with vitamin A and E! Vitamin E is a great anti-aging agent because of the way it boost cell production! It's also rich in Omega-6 fatty acids, linoleic acid, and antioxidants! When you apply this magical blend to your skin it can reduce inflammation and penetrate deeply into the skin to provide moisture. Argan oil is also great for fighting acne!
Hey Folks,
I'm kind of one of those people who is always using different facial products. And lately my skin has been breaking out. Granted, I did just do The Master Cleanse, so I'm sure my body is still pushing out toxins. Either way, I needed to find a solution.
I found the 123 Fré Skincare Set and it was great. Before using FRÉ, my skin had been extra dry. When I'd put any kind of serum on it, my skin would feel really tight, like it was still searching for moisturizer after it had soaked everything up. I could tell it was thirsty! I had been using some alternative skin care, one main ingredient being coconut oil, and I was over using it, causing some congestion on my face. Congestion and dry skin can both lead to breakouts, so the mix of both was no good!
What I like about FRÉ:
FRÉ is made of a unique blend of organic Argan oil, Argan leaf water extract and Argan stem cells. What's so great about this Argan Tree? Well it is super healing due to the fact it is loaded with vitamin A and E! Vitamin E is a great anti-aging agent because of the way it boost cell production! It's also rich in Omega-6 fatty acids, linoleic acid, and antioxidants! When you apply this magical blend to your skin it can reduce inflammation and penetrate deeply into the skin to provide hydration. Argan oil is also great for fighting acne! FRÉ is formulated for women who sweat, so being an active person this skincare regime is perfect for me!
FRÉ is also vegan and cruelty free! It is also FREE OF parabens, DEA, petrolatum, PEG, and propylene glycol. The moisturizer has an SPF, which makes it great for someone who spends time working out in nature. Being gifted this product has really made my skin feel great this last week!
Use code: "nikkianne15" to save 15% on your purchase!
Take care my lovelies,
Nikki.
Is Yoga Enough? the age old question...
Yoga will give you longevity, not necessarily a body that belongs in a fitness magazine. People who are on the thicker side are still able to be great yogis! If you are aiming for weight loss you should know that you can be super flexible but if you are doing traditional yoga you most likely won’t be burning enough calories to shed unwanted weight. Getting rid of extra fatty areas is about diet and doing workouts that tone the specific areas.
I got a text from an old friend a few days ago:
“I have a question for you-- I always admired how you're so fit and I know you do a lot of yoga.
Until recently I was trying to do a lot of running but I feel like it's just not effective and it's hard on the body so I wanna get back into yoga.
Can you tell me if just doing yoga is enough for exercise or do you do other types of workouts as well?”
Here is my response:
Simply put:
Yoga = Longevity of the Body
Exercise = A Fit, Tone, Body
Of course, it’s more complicated than that, and everyone is different. It all depends on one’s personal fitness goals, starting point, age, gender, diet, and genetics.
Yoga will give you longevity, not necessarily a body that belongs in a fitness magazine. People who are on the thicker side are still able to be great yogis! If you are aiming for weight loss you should know that you can be super flexible but if you are doing traditional yoga you most likely won’t be burning enough calories to shed all of the unwanted weight. Getting rid of extra fatty areas is about diet and doing workouts that tone the specific areas. And wile there is nothing wrong with being thick and flexy, some people have different goals.
Benefits of yoga include becoming flexible, building endurance, controlling your breath, checking in with your body and mind, and finding stillness. You gain longevity from yoga because it keeps you flexible, creates good posture and in turn helps you to perform daily tasks as you age. It also keeps the muscles lean.
Running however is extremely hard on the body, if you can run in sand or grass that is best, AVOID pavement. Running on an elliptical is a great way to get your daily cardio (which will help shed pounds) without harsh impact. However, H.I.T classes are also a great way to get in a really great workout, they are usually short 30 minutes classes, they get you sweating fast! To burn the same amount calories running, it would take a long distance which will eat up more of your day. Personally, running is hard on my knees, and it is a last resort type of workout. While you don't want to make H.I.T. classes your only source of working out over a long period of time, they are a great way to jump start your fitness program and incorporate them a few times a week.
If you want to get fit and tone, bottom line is you have to workout. You don’t need to spend hours at the gym, just 30-60 minutes a day, 4-7 days a week, and you need good eating habits. Some pretty standard tips you’ll get from almost anyone include: Making sure you drink plenty of water throughout the day to flush out built up toxins in your body, lay off sugary & processed foods, and lower your alcohol intake.
Most of us women don’t want to look totally ripped, just toned, using low impact resistance bands will help you tone the body without getting bulky. Throughout the week, the right mix of H.I.T. classes, the elliptical, yoga, and booty workouts is my personal favorite way to stay in my desired shape.
Eating habits are key! It’s important that you don't eat food that reacts poorly with your body. Eating REAL food is always best, nothing processed, and in my opinion organic is always best. When you go to the grocery store, avoid the middle aisles of the store! I’ve tried lots of different eating habits. Paleo gave me the best results. Currently I am mostly a vegan, but sometimes my body does crave red meat, but I am always careful where I find it. My suggestion for you, find what works and allow it to evolve as you grow.
Like for me, I know processed bread will make me feel and look bloated, so I stay clear of it, I am basically gluten free. That's what my genetics demand for me to stay fit, not everyone is the same.
It's tricky, but once you find your right diet that will take you farther than any workout!
You don’t have to do “Yoga” to have longevity in your body. Yoga is traditionally a practice that involves the mind and body. It is not meant to only activate the body, it is a meditative practice. You don’t have to exercise and do yoga daily. However, you should always stretch after a workout! If you let your body get tight, moving will become difficult because your fascia will not be loose. In the long run, this will affect your overall health, and could make you more prone to injury. Foam and ball rolling is also a great compliment to your workouts and keep your fascia from getting tight. When your fascia gets to tense it can limit your mobility, which is no good!
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Natural Homemade Blue Shampoo that Really works!
These days Shampoos, even natural ones, are filled with chemicals. Conventional shampoo also strips your hair of healthy oils that your body naturally produces to protect your hair and keep it soft. Your hair starts to become dependent on shampoo, because of this, it starts producing more oil than is needed. When you first start using a natural homemade shampoo, created without chemicals, your hair may go through a transition period. This is a period of time where your hair may over produce oil as it adjusts to not having it stripped daily. Don’t worry, give it a week or two, your hair will even out. This is a recipe I've created and love! The bas recipe will get you started, I added honey and Tea Tree Essential oil, because I wanted to enhance highlights and keep my hair moisturized.....
Getting away from toxic products can be hard for lots of us. Especially when products that contain these toxins and synthetics, are in products we use daily!
These days Shampoos, even natural ones, are filled with chemicals. Conventional shampoo also strips your hair of healthy oils that your body naturally produces to protect your hair and keep it soft. Your hair starts to become dependent on shampoo, because of this, it starts producing more oil than is needed. When you first start using a natural homemade shampoo, created without chemicals, your hair may go through a transition period. This is a period of time where your hair may over produce oil as it adjusts to not having it stripped daily. Don’t worry, give it a week or two, your hair will even out. This is a recipe I've created and love! The base recipe will get you started, I added honey and Tea Tree Essential oil, because I wanted to enhance highlights and keep my scalp moisturized.
Shampoo Ingredients:
- ¼ cup Makes 3 Organics Lavender Orange Castile Liquid Soap
- ¼ cup Canned Coconut Milk
- ½ tablespoon of Backing Soda
- ½ teaspoon Avocado Oil
- 5 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
- 10 drops of Moroccan Blue Chamomile Essential Oil
- 10 drops of your choice of Essential Oils that fit your needs! (See below)
- Optional Sage or Honey.
Directions:
Add Liquid Soap to mixing bowl and whisk in the backing soda. Add coconut Milk and Avocado Oil. Then add essential oil. Mix well with whisky. Pour into a container. We found that when using a foaming dispenser, the shampoo lathers better in hair. You can reuse one of your Liquid Soap containers from Makes 3 Organics, or buy one online! I decided to store our finished product in the fridge so it would last longer, however if you make it in small batches and wash your hair daily, cool storage may not be necessary.
Directions for use:
Lather hair for 1-2 minutes with focus on the scalp, let it for 3 minutes and rinse. You may rinse with Apple Cider Vinegar to lock in moisture, or use a homemade conditioner! This mixture may seprate between uses, so just give it a little shake!
Additional Essential Oils & Ingredients:
Cypress Essential Oil is good for hair growth because it increases blood circulation and capillary strength.
Lemon Essential Oil will help treating dandruff, but be aware that it is photoxic, so avoid leaving it on your scalp if you will being going directly out in the sun.
Tea Tree Essential Oil moisturizes the scalp and relieves itching and drying, it will help you control your dandruff. This oil is a mild sensitizer, so always do a spot test on your skin first.
Cedarwood Essential Oil treatment of hair loss and for dandruff control
Honey can be added to enhance your highlights.
Ground Sage Leaves can be added to darken your hair.
Benefits of Ingredients:
Makes 3 Organics Orange Lavender Castile Liquid Soap acts as a cleaning agent, and also has a beautiful scent! It also has Lavender Essential Oil in it. This oil is a powerful moisturizer, antimicrobial and antiseptic. When the oil is massaged into the scalp, it improves blood circulation, prevents dandruff, promotes hair growth and can even help prevent hair loss.
Coconut Milk is loaded with vitamins such as niacin, folate, and vitamin E. It also contains healthy fats that fight damaged hair and deeply condition your hair. It can stimulate hair growth and increase blood circulation to the scalp. When choosing a Coconut Milk, make sure to find one that doesn’t have added preservatives or sugars. Ideally, you’d like it to just be Coconut Milk and maybe water. You can always make your own at home!
Avocado Oil has a super high content of monounsaturated fatty acids which is one huge reason it is good for your hair and will stimulate hair growth. It will help heal damaged hair, dry hair, and will strengthen and nourish your hair. It has high levels of phytosterols, antioxidants such as vitamin E and when these are absorbed into the shafts of the hair it acts as a very effective hair moisturizer and protector from environmental stressors.
Rosemary Essential Oil will prevent thinning of the hair and can even prevent graying hair, it is loaded with antioxidants and will increase blood circulation to the scalp which stimulates hair follicles for healthy growth. If you have an itchy scalp, dandruff, or super oils hair, this oil will relief these symptoms because it controls sebum production.
Chamomile Essential Oil will stimulate hair growth and give it a beautiful golden shine. It is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and helping to eliminate psoriasis, dermatitis, and dandruff. If you have an itchy scalp it can also relief the itch.
Baking Soda is a natural cleaner that will help keep your hair fresh!
Let me know how this works for you! All hair types are a little different and amazingly unique!
If you'd like to read more of my DIY's about hair, check out the links below to see the other blogs I've created for Makes 3 Organics.
California Deep Relief Conditioner
Tropical Rejuvenating Leave-in Conditioner
Wishing you all the Love,
Nikki
My Master Cleanse Diary
Interested in doing the Master cleanse? Allow my experience, and advice, to guide you through your journey. If you need advice or have questions leave comments and you will get fast responses!
Let me start by saying I am not into the idea of fasting to lose weight. And technically, the Master Cleanse is not a fast, because you do still consume proper nutrients through the liquid drink to nourish your body! Still, you're not eating solids during the cleanse, and I love solid foods... chocolate, cookies, tacos....
This Blog post serves as my "Live Diary" experience of the Master Cleanse. If you've come across this and you are interested in doing the Master Cleanse, please allow my record of these days to help serve and prepare you. I'll be updating this daily as I progress, until its end. I'll start by admitting I'm not sure exactly how long I'll be able to do the cleanse, but my goal is 5 days. I'd like to do 14, as I've been told you really feel the effects of the cleans, physically, mentally, and spiritually, after that amount of time. But, I'm also a food monster! Along with the fact I have an upcoming trip, and flying on an empty stomach doesn't sound fun!
Why do The Cleanse?
Let me start by saying I am not into the idea of fasting to lose weight. And technically, the Master Cleanse is not a fast, because you still consume proper nutrients through the liquid drink to nourish your body! Still, you're not eating solids during the cleanse, and I love solid foods... chocolate, cookies, tacos....
The purpose of the Master Cleanse for me, will be about getting rid of toxins, that I'm sure I've picked up after a summer of traveling, and to elevate my spirituality. I have been noticing energy blocks the last few weeks in my daily routine. The cleanse builds willpower and discipline. Two things I'd like to be more present in my life.
The great thing about the Master Cleanse is that it's super affordable. You don't have to spend a bunch of money on Detox pills and teas. You don't have to buy fruits and vegetables to juice every single day (really just one Ease-Out Day). All you need is some Cayenne pepper, Maple syrup (the most expensive part), and lemons. And if you live in a a place like southern California, you can find lemon trees around your neighborhood.
The Ease-in Days
Doing the Ease-in days can help prepare your mind and body for the days to come. I've decided to do every step to this, because honestly, I eat a lot normally. I live a fairly active lifestyle and when I don't eat I get Hangry! For Real.
T-minus 4 Days Until Cleanse
The Raw Day. Today it is suggested you eat only Raw food. Cut out the meat, dairy, and processed foods, sounds like my regular eating habits.... Try to stick to only the good stuff. I eat a fairly healthy diet on a regular basis, so I really focused on eating less food today. Everything I eat is 100% Organic, and I'm lucky to have a café next to my work that serves an all organic menu. I kind of cheated on the Raw suggestion, but I think what I had will be ok. Breakfast: 2 eggs. Lunch: mango smoothie and a piece of gluten-free organic almond bread. For dinner: a hearty soup and one egg. Snacks: some olives, a few dates, a small pice of chocolate, and a glass of OJ. And I took my nightly vitamins.
I also used this day to mentally prep for the coming days. I made a list of things I can do each day to keep myself busy. While I'm still sane, and my belly has something in it, I figured it would be a good idea to write down all the things I wish to accomplish while on this cleanse. I also used today to go grocery shopping for everything I would need the next week while on the cleanse. Now I have no reason to go to the grocery store!
T-minus 3 Days until Cleanse
Today is fruits and veggies day! I tried to sleep as long a possible today. I stayed in bed and tried to think of what I would have for breakfast. While I thought about it, I decided to initiate an old daily habit of mine, oil pulling.
I decided on a banana with cinnamon sprinkled on it, along with a seasoned avocado.
I had a mid day meal which was just straight watermelon. It was very filling! I also had a few dates as a snack. For lunch I had seasoned steamed veggies: broccoli, red onions, garlic, red peppers, and carrots. For dinner I had potato soup. Another item that I snacked on throughout the day were some red organic strawberries!
I also experienced some neck pain throughout the day. I decided to make a mixture to help alleviate some of inflammation and pain. I heated almond milk and added turmeric, cinnamon, high quality ashwagandha, and maple syrup. It was delicious! I also placed a warm ash cloth on it for about 10 minutes.
With the neck pain, I decided to do some research to see if it could be apart of the energy block I was having. Lately, I have also been feeling like every time I open my mouth to speak, my true voice is unable to come out. I've never had a problem with this before.
After doing some exploring I've come to the conclusion that I may have some energy blocks in my Throat Chakra. One thing they say can help clear it, is incorporating the color blue into your daily life. The funny thing is, blue is my favorite color, but the last few moths I have not surrounded myself with it, and have actually avoided it. Could this all be linked to the blockage?
T minus 2 Days Until Cleanse
Today is Liquid day. Juice, smoothies, soups and broths. That's all for me! Luckily I'm going to make some killer juices today, so my tastebuds shouldn't be bored.
I woke up very early today. I started my day by drinking some water and doing a morning ritual.
I lit candles, breathed in chamomile oil and allowed my mind to calm.
I drank a ton of water and juice throughout the day. I also noticed around noon that my neck pain had completely disappeared! I was pretty impressed because the day before, it was so bad I couldn't look to my right, at all!
Drinking all of the juice made me wish I was just doing a Juice Cleanse. That way, I could have the joy of mixing up the liquid goodness with different flavors.
I almost went to eat a few carrots today, but as I reached for them I caught myself. I get rid of all the food that doesn't go in the fridge, however I'm sharing the fridge, so I couldn't really take everything out of there.
I won't lie, I felt constantly hungry... I noticed myself wanting to chew. I think this is linked to the enzymes and acids that are released when you chew. Chewing also releases serotonin into your system. So I would fill my mouth up with juice and pretend to chew! Maybe it made me feel more full, maybe certain juices just filled me up more than others.
T minus 1 Day until Cleanse
The Orange Juice Day! I do love me some OJ! Something I noticed today and yesterday is that when you are only drinking juice, and not chewing anything, your teeth don't feel clean. I've brushed way more than twice today because it feels like a film is over them.
Today I drank a liter of OJ, lots of water and a couple glasses of tea (see photos for examples of what kind).
Tonight is the night that I start drinking the Laxative Tea before bed, this will be constant now until the cleanse is done. In the morning I will do the Sea salt flush!
The Cleanse Begins!
Day 1 of the Cleanse
The first day of the Master Cleanse is suppose to be easy. Honestly I spent most of the day brushing my teeth. Without chewing food, and just drinking the lemon mixture, your teeth start to feel gritty. I drank the salt cleanse in the morning. However, I only drank half a quart, it's recommended you drink a full quart. It wasn't the taste that got to me, I just kept imaging I was in the ocean swimming. However, you're suppose to drink it within 5 minutes, and I just don't drink that fast. It still worked, maybe not as good as it normally would, but I felt ok! I only drank 40 ounces of the lemon mixture, about 30 ounces short of what I should have. Throughout the day I went on a few long walks with some puppies.
How I made the lemon mixture was by hand-juicing 2 small Lemons into 40 ounces of filtered water, pouring a healthy dose of high grade Maple Syrup in (about 3 seconds), and adding the Cayenne Pepper. For me, spicy stuff isn't my thing, so I kept it pretty light.
At the end of the day I was exhausted by 7pm. I sat in bed with a cup of herbal tea and noticed that it tasted amazing! The same tea I normally add a boat load of honey to in order to enhance sweetness, was like a cupcake in my mouth. As I sipped my tea, I thought about the first full meal I would eat. It would be a cauliflower crusted vegan pizza from a local café in town.
Day 2 of the Cleanse
I woke up very early, with some stomach pain. I rubbed my belly with some Peppermint Essential Oil and it went away. If you ever have tummy aches or pains in life, Peppermint Oil is a known cure! I rub it directly on my belly without diluting it, however some recommend putting it in a carrier oil, such as coconut or olive. Peppermint Essential Oil is very strong, so if it is your first time using it, do a small test patch area of your skin.
My lemon mixture for this day was quit spicier than previously! I feel like I needed the added sustenance. My lips felt the burn, that is for sure!
Today was a weak day for me, and while I don't exactly have a conventional "job" I still worked until about 3:30pm today. I got home, and really had the itch to do some yoga. Not even a minute into it, my stomach was screaming for food. So I paused, and decided to drink more lemon mixture (at this point I was only at about 50 ounces for the day) and also have one of my teas! (Teas are pictures under T minus 1 Day section.) I followed the Cleanse's protocol to drink the Laxative tea before bed nightly.
Day 3 of Cleanse
Today I was awoken again by stomach pain. To help soothe the tummy I applied the Peppermint Essential Oil and also took a few sips of a high quality mixture of Activated Charcoal. While this mixture was store bought, I could have easily made it at home. All it contains is, Activated Coconut Charcoal, Lemon, and Maple Syrup. This mix helps flush toxins out of the body and improves elimination. You can see form the picture that I barely even drank one fourth of it. I didn't need much to help soothe my stomach, but I was very glad I had stocked up on this drink before starting the cleanse.
I skipped the salt flush this morning. To find a solution to the morning tummy pain, I think. I will be skipping the Laxative Tea at night. I've done it 3 nights so far, and I think the salt flush will work just as well solo in the mourning.
Some Important advice that I urge you take to heart if you want to try the Master Cleanse: If you're going to Detox, GO ALL THE WAY! What I mean by this, is take the time to cleanse your skin and your mind. Do a mud mask, coffee scrub those legs, try something you've always wanted to in your daily routine. For example, maybe you really want to cut out ALL toxins in your life, there are things you can do to make this happen! You can make your own shampoo, you can dry brush your skin, start oil pulling, and start planning out your diet for when you go off the cleanse! For examples, today I used my homemade coffee scrub recipe in the shower, and it felt amazing! Since you are most likely not going to be hanging out with to many folks while on this cleanse, take the time to try making some things for yourself to better your life. This will help you jump start your way into living a healthier lifestyle when you come off the cleanse.
Day 4 of Cleanse
Today I could smell the detox. Normally, I don't really stink, I sweat when I work out, but I don't really stink. So, today it was interesting, the detox stink is much different than a normal stink. But noticing it was awesome, because I knew the toxins were getting pushed out!
I had to wake up super early today to be on set, we started shooting at 6am, it was rough! But at least when I woke up early today, it didn't go to waste. I'm starting to think waking up early may just be apart of it? If you've ever done this cleanse, would love to know if something like this happened to you!
Today I decided to conquer the fatigue of the Master Cleanse! I've been making sure to drink lots of the mixture, and today I added Spirulina into my cleanse diet. I figured I stayed on course, to the T of the master cleanse, for 3 days. So, I feel I can add in Spirulina. Let me explain why this is ok, and how it will actually be beneficial. This superfood is the world’s highest known source of complete protein. This makes it great to drink after a yoga flow or slight workout so that my muscles get some protein! It is also a gentle detoxing agent of heavy metals, so it will help with the Master Cleanse! It also boosts your energy and boosts your immune system! Some people I see while I work have been catching colds, and I want no part of that! For my Spirulina mixture I took 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of Spirulina, and 1 tablespoon of Maple Syrup. It was delicious! And it's normally hard for me to get Spirulina down, unless it's in a smoothie. But Maple Syrup is truly my savior! If you want, you could mix a bit of your Master Cleanse Lemon Mix in with it! I poured just a tad in to add a little lemon.
Final Day of the Cleanse!
Well I made my goal! I will not lie, I don’t feel hungry at all today. However, because I know it’s my last day, I can’t help but want to start my ease-out faze early. The day was a breeze, but the night, I was craving something hot, and kept thinking about how good it would taste to have some soup, but I resisted, knowing that tomorrow I could have all the soup I wanted!
Today I'd also like to share a little bit of info about my salt flush. For most days I decided to do a mix of half sea salt and half pink Himalayan salt. This is because if I'm going through the torture of drinking salty water, I want to make sure I'm getting good minerals. While Sea salt usually does contain a few good minerals, it always depends on where it is harvested. Sometime sea salt can contain pollutants if harvest in icky areas. Pink Himalayan salt however, does always contain minerals, and there are more that can be found compared to Sea Salt.
The Ease-Out
I'm told that the Ease-out phase of the cleanse is the. most important. I've heard awful stories from friends in regards to the not taking these days seriously and the awful effects that happened when jumping straight to food. Let's just say, if you are getting off the Master Cleanse you will not wan to go out to a public place or group gathering to have your first meal, thinks could get embracing, and tummy aches are possible. With that being said, I'm not risking any discomfort. It is suggested that the Ease-Out days are exactly as the Ease-In day, just in reverse. You can skip the purely OJ day on this!
Ease-Out Day 1
Juice and soup today! I woke and had a lemon ginger juice! Strange that I still wanted lemon after 5 days of the lemon water mixture. For lunch, I had Organic French Onion soup, in my mind, I thought it was going to be delicious, but I realized it wasn't the best choice, with no croutons it just wasn't great. I reverted back to juice the rest of the day. Luckily for me I have a great Juice place nearby and it saved me the hassle of juicing.
In the green, we have The Mermaid: E3 live, spirulina, cucumber, spinach, green apple, mint, parsley, and lime.
The orange is Little Miss Sunshine: grapefruit, orange, carrots, ginger, and mint!
Having flavors back in my life is amazing! And I don't feel hungry at all. After knowing I can go 5 days without drinking anything but that lemon mixture, water, and herbal tea, I feel I can survive anything. It's also imprint to keep drinking lots of water, for these days, and every day of your life.
Ease Out day 2
Just fruits and veggies today! Today was super easy for me, basically my normal diet. Nothing processed, so no bread, and no grains. I ate pretty lightly, just a smoothie, soups, and some melons and carrots as snacks.
Ease Out Day 3
Today it's a good day to eat RAW food, and I don't mean sushi! Sprouted foods, fermented foods, and lots of other good stuff can be eaten on this day! Stay away from animal products.
The Rest of your Life
So After the Master Cleanse, how will you eat? It's really not a bad idea to keep some of these healthy habits with you. Wake up and drink lots of water every morning to jump start your system. This will help your metabolism keep up and will keep you from feeling sluggish. Maybe in the mornings you start your day off with a juice or smoothie instead of cereal, or waffles.
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Copper Pitcher: Healthy Drinking Water
In today’s world, finding drinking water that is pure with a proper pH balance is harder than ever. I’ve been drinking out of a copper pitcher the last few weeks and it has not only made me feel healthier, but it has also elevated my mind. It should be noted that for the water to be beneficial to you, it should be stored in your copper pitcher for 8-16 hours. Health Benefits.....
Hey Folks,
In today’s world, finding drinking water that is pure with a proper pH balance is harder than ever. I’ve been drinking out of a copper pitcher the last few weeks and it has not only made me feel healthier, but it has also elevated my mind. It should be noted that for the water to be beneficial to you, it should be stored in your Copper Pitcher for 8-16 hours.
Health Benefits
Restore pH Balance to the Body
When you store water in your Copper Pitcher it becomes ionic which helps maintain the body’s pH (acid-alkaline) balance.
Kills microorganisms
It’s antimicrobial, which means water containing harmful microbes can be cleansed. Copper is known to be a metal that is very effective at sterilizing substances containing bacteria. It is effective at combatting E.coli, which is a common bacteria found in the environment that can really harm the human body.
Increase Brain Function
Traces of copper can stimulate the brain. How? Our brain transmits impulses from one neuron to the next through synapses. Neurons are covered by the Myelin Sheath that helps the flow of impulses, the sheath acts as a conductive agent. Copper helps in the synthesis of phospholipids that are needed for the formation of the myelin sheaths. Therefore, enhancing the conductive agent for neurons will make your brain work much faster and more effectively.
Elevate Your Energetic Life Force
If you practice Yoga and/or believe in energy you’ll find this next fact interesting. Drinking out of the copper pitcher will restore balance to the Three Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The doshas are biological energies found within the human body and mind. Balancing the doshas will restore your life force.
The therapeutic water from a copper vessel is called Tamra jal in Sanskrit.
Aid in Digestion
Copper can stimulate the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the stomach that helps food get digested and move along the digestive tract. It also reduces inflammation and helps detox your stomach. And yes, it can even help kill bacteria that may be found in your belly or along the digestive track. It can also regulate your liver, kidneys, and help your body get rid of all the bad stuff and absorb more of the good stuff, like nutrients from food!
Weight Loss Aid
Copper helps your body break down and eliminate fat more efficiently. Because of how it helps the digestive system you’ll start to notice your body feeling trimmer. You can drink your copper water early in the morning on an empty stomach and right before bed for the copper water to be most effective.
Slow Down Signs of Aging
Copper is loaded with antioxidants and other cell forming components. It also fights off free-radicles which is one of the main reasons wrinkles appear. Copper also helps your skin regenerate and produce healthy skin cells to replace dying ones.
Skin Health
Copper is a huge component in your body’s production of melanin, which moderates the color of your eyes, skin and hair in our bodies. Melanin helps you stay safe from sun damage, diminish scars, and having a healthy amount of melanin will also enhance clear skin.
Reduces Inflammation in Joints
Since copper is a very potent anti-inflammatory, it can greatly relive aches and pains due to arthritis and inflamed joints. It is known to strengthen bones.
Combat Anemia
Our body does need certain trace amounts of copper to stay healthy. It helps in the absorption of iron and aids in your body’s regulation of the mineral.
Creating Drinking Water in a Copper Pitcher
These are just some of the amazing health benefits of storing your water in a Copper Pitcher. You want to make sure when you are looking for a copper pitcher that you find one made of pure copper. I would avoid all sellers from China, India, and Amazon.com. I can recommend a beautifully handcrafted pitcher by Shantiva. It's also important that you let the water sit for a long period of time. It's easiest to fill it before bed, so that it is ready or you to drink in the morning.
Once you have your pitcher how will you clean it?
I chose to cut a lemon in half and dip one half in Pink Himalayan salt and scrub the outside of the pitcher with the salted lemon. I then take a cloth to polish it. This keeps the pitcher looking nice and clean.
The Solar Eclipse of August 2017 & what it means for Your Zodiac Sign
The Leo Solar Eclipse will prompt hidden emotions to emerge, and they will not emerge lightly, they will blast outward from the subconscious.
Here is what your sign needs to be aware of during the eclipse....
The Leo Solar Eclipse will prompt hidden emotions to emerge, and they will not emerge lightly, they will blast outward from the subconscious.
Here is what your sign needs to be aware of during the eclipse:
Aries: Be a team player, but also keep your eccentric personality alive!
Taurus: Go after all those goals you've had, just make sure you don't lose the passion that drives you.
Gemini: Make sure to pay mind to others perspective, but don't let that stop you from speaking what you believe to be true.
Cancer: Simplify your life, you will be presented with choices that will complicate things, just stick to basics.
Leo: Stop people-pleasing and make some "life wins" happen.
Virgo: Don't be as judgmental, open yourself up to people who have a different perspective on life.
Libra: Hold your ground on issues, even if others don't think the same as you.
Scorpio: Learn to love your enemies. Show compassion, but don't lose your competitive nature.
Sagittarius: Don't concentrate so much on the end goal of things that you forget to enjoy the ride.
Capricorn: Dive into the shadows of life, go beyond the surface that you see.
Aquarius: While Relationships may get hectic, you must remember to stay grounded in your day-to-day.
Pisces: Trust your gut, stop giving second chances to people who are undeserving.
Enjoy Your Solar Eclipse! I'm off to Oregon to check it out! Be safe and wear the proper eye wear!
May Love and Light always touch your Soul,
Nikki