24 Hour Stress Cleanse on Dr. Oz

 We all know when we have any illness it leads to more stress in our lives. Here are some ideas from experts on ways to do a  24 hour "stress cleanse". I found the show very helpful.
Click the link below for more...

http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/dr-ozs-24-hour-stress-cleanse

Leaky Gut on Dr. Oz!

 

Check out this episode on Dr. Oz.... video attached. Joint pain, rashes,anemia? Sounds like Lupus symptoms!

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/could-leaky-gut-be-troubling-you?page=4

Reminders on Healthy Eating...

Good for me to remind myself every so often as well....I don't always eat healthy...sorry to say.

I have issues with gluten.dairy and eggs so I avoid those in my diet (am trying to cut back on soy also since I had a larger reaction on my last food allergy test.)


Lots of fresh veggies

Less to no grains

Some low sugar fruits

Whole, real foods

Meat or fish to get Omega 3's and/or iron (or make sure you include nuts/kale/beans and other omega 3 iron rich plant foods- at this point in my research  I feel meat and fish in small quantities is good for maintaining health)

Less to no refined sugar.


Less salt (if you overdo)

Less or preferably no processed meats/foods

Less to no canned foods

Water or tea (coffee can give issues to some)

Some things that still trip me up. I love to bake/make sweet treats. I love my dark chocolate. I also enjoy uncured nitrate free hot dogs (very rarely). I get lazy at times when faced with chopping veggies/making healthy foods (cooking and preparation lacks at times)

More Information on Healing Lupus Naturally from Healthy.Net

http://www.healthy.net/scr/article.aspx?Id=3349

Read the Story of a Woman Who was Healed of Lupus Nephritis

Believe it or not...it's up to you! But I know changing your diet helps truckloads as well as getting back to nature and a more natural way of life.

http://curezone.com/forums/am.asp?i=1816961

Ridding Paint Smells Naturally....

Have you moved to a place and it's newer or remodeled? You have those outgassing smells. The new carpet...the new paint smells. Recently we needed to rent an apartment. It was in a great neighborhood and we "overlooked" the remodel but hated the smell and the thought of chemicals in the air.

When you are stuck in a position such as this, here are some natural ideas for "healthing it up"

1) Open the windows as much as possible ( a few minutes to a half an hour is better than nothing even in the cold/hot weather) Use fans for a cross breeze right through the home. Fan in one window pulling in the air, fan the other window sucking the air out.

2) If you can afford it buy an air purifier run it a lot and make sure you change/clean the filter often. If you don't have one of these your body/organs become the "filter".

3) Real beeswax candles. Light them, then and make sure they are always attended when lit.

4) Plates/bowls of onions/lemons/vanilla/coffee/baking soda/ water all absorb the smells and leave their scents in their place.

5) Use natural cleaning products. Baking soda, vinegar, essential oils. There are many recipes on the internet for any type of cleaner.

6) Sprinkle rugs with baking soda and let sit 1 hour and vacuum.

7) Make something delicious in your dehydrator  (if you have one- or use your oven).
    Cooking anything delicious will make the home smell better.
    Use real ingredients for cooking and cleaning.

8) Essential oils... I love lavender oil, mix a few drops with water in a spray bottle and spray away.

9) Himalayan Salt lamp.

10) Have as many plants as possible, research the best air purifying plants. Spider plants and philodendron, are two great air purifiers.

If you have any other tips to add, feel free to comment below or email me at lonedoggy@netzero.com

New Book Find.. "The Virgin Diet"

 http://www.amazon.com/The-Virgin-Diet-Foods-Pounds/dp/0373892713

Another book to add to my collection. Having trouble believing what is posted on this blog? Read JJ Virgin's book "The Virgin Diet". I found it at my local library. She says you can feel better and lose weight by eliminating the top (fi) food intolerant foods from your diet. Sound familiar?

magnesium...just do it!

Consuming Wheat Contributes to Autoimmune Diseases

 

 Did you know there is a robust signal in the biomedical research that wheat consumption contributes to a broad range of autoimmune diseases, including Graves, autoimmune liver disease, type 1 diabetes, Lupus etc. Read on for more information, click below. (from the Gluten Free Society and me too!)

http://www.greenmedinfo.com/greenmed/topic/55314/focus/911/page

Dairy Free Calcium Rich Foods

Weight loss or gain from gluten? You can have either!

               My kitty, Marlin, resting on the bag of produce from the farmer's market.
                                   Cats love veggies too (at least to sleep on).


From the Gluten Free Society....

http://www.glutenfreesociety.org/gluten-free-society-blog/athlete-improves-strength-gains-weight-on-a-gluten-free-diet/

Help Kidney Stones and Even Reverse Renal Failure from Natural News

 

 

http://www.naturalnews.com/037765_kidney_stones_herbal_teas_home_remedies.html

Foods that Heal the Kidneys

 

Folks with Lupus need to treat their kidneys with tender loving care!

 

 

Questions Anyone?

I have been experiencing a little writer's block these days...anyone have any questions? Comments? Things you would like me to research/post? Feel free to comment below or email me at lonedoggy@netzero.com. Thanks and hope you're having a great day!

Natural Antibiotics from RawForBeauty

Long Island Health Food Stores

Photo by Carly K.

 

Here is a list of Long Island Health Food Stores from LI Holistic Health (also I would like to add Rita's Real Foods in Bayport, Live Island Cafe in Huntington, Organically Yours in Northport, 
 It's Only Natural Food and Wellness Store in Bellport, Halsey's Green Thumb Farmer Market in Water Mill has many grocery items as well as, gluten free items, raw nuts, dried fruits, beans, rice, pasta, chips, cheeses and check out any other farmer's markets too) It's great to keep a list of Health Food Stores where you live or where you travel so you always have food options whether you are raw, macrobiotic, gluten free, dairy free, egg free, nut free, paleo, or whatever diet you personally follow.

When you travel look on-line for health food stores in the location you will be travelling. Also don't forget if you are travelling during the warmer months you can look to your local farmer's markets as well!

http://longislandholistichealth.com/health-food-stores/

Real Life Exercise - Get Moving!

Garbanzo bean salad

 

This is one thing I struggle with constantly...exercise...or how to work it into my life/daily routine.

Examples of "real life" exercise- walking or biking to the store to get groceries or to do other errands, having a regular garage door (no remote) getting up to change the TV channel (no remote), gardening, farming, going pumpkin picking , apple picking, snorkeling, walking your dog, cleaning your house, dancing, lifting your children, lifting the groceries/packages from the store or anything heavy,  walking (on hills as well), raking leaves, mowing the lawn, or taking the stairs whenever possible (including the stairs in your home) , parking your car out further from the store, shopping/walking at the mall, washing your car, doing the laundry/carrying the laundry/detergent, playing with your dog, going camping, shoveling snow or dirt, putting up holiday decorations and lights, taking out the garbage, walking to your mailbox to get the mail,  painting the walls of your house, and of course vigorous sex as well! If your not in the best shape/not too healthy, ask your doctor and start out slow but remember EVERY extra expenditure, no matter how small, is worth it!

The above is real life exercise as opposed to working out at the gym lifting weights, the treadmill, the stationary bike, exercise classes not that the gym is bad...it's just the more you can incorporate exercise that's "real" the more exercise you get without even thinking about it and any exercise is really good for your health!

I have way too many sitting hobbies that I enjoy, such as reading, researching, crafting, knitting, piano, guitar, flute, cooking, computer, TV (I watch almost all educational TV) , driving, painting, scrapbooking, card-making, candle making, and much more...

Driving in the car is done way too much in all of our lives, try to walk or bike to your destination if possible.

I do love biking especially to see new sights, so even though I pack my bike in my van sometimes,  in order to drive my car to a new location, it still gets me an exciting and new scenery bike ride. Try to find what you love...

Think about what you enjoyed as a kid or what have you always wanted to try? Soccer, tennis, basketball, hockey, ice skating, roller skating, photography, swimming, hiking, farming, a adventurous vacation, rock climbing etc. The sky's the limit.

Leaky Brain, Seizures and Epilepsy and Gluten Sensitivity by Gluten Free Society

 

 

Photo by Carly K.

 

 

Didn't believe what I said about gluten causing seizures? Click below!

http://www.glutenfreesociety.org/gluten-free-society-blog/leaky-brain-seizures-epilepsy-gluten-sensitivity/

Rice, Potato and Tomato might be as Inflammatory as Wheat!

 

 

http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/rice-potato-tomato-may-be-inflammatory-wheat

Magnesium Grocery List from Doctor Oz

 

We all need magnesium for healthy body function. It can also lessen muscle/nerve pain and help with alleviating constipation. Here is a list of foods to buy and consume for adding magnesium to your diet. Skip the wheat bread if gluten free. I posted a list I like even better than Dr. Oz's list below.

http://www.doctoroz.com/slideshow/magnesium-grocery-list

http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=75 World's Healthiest and Magnesium Rich