Yeast infections are something we don’t talk about very openly, but man are they annoying! Instead of spending tons of cash on questionable products, try boric acid:
Boric acid is used in various pharmaceutical products but you can also get it on its own without a prescription. Fill gelatin capsules with boric acid capsules and insert them into the vagina at the first signs of a pesky yeast infection.
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The most common method of administering acupressure healing treatments is through massage. This involves addressing areas of imbalance with massage and knowledge of specific acupoints to return the body into balance.
Using varying pressures on the body without actually puncturing the skin (as acupuncture does), acupressurists manipulate the ‘chi’ energy of the body away from areas of stagnation. These are believed to cause health problems if left untreated.
Acupressure is a much less invasive style of energetic treatment than acupuncture, which uses needles to pierce the skin in areas of energy blockages.
One of the most widely known methods of acupressure is also known as ‘tapping’ and is considered a practice in itself.
This involves literally tapping the surface of the skin above specific acupoints and meridian lines to access the energy which lies beneath them, to redirect them to a state or place of balance.
Tapping is especially effective at treating and healing emotional distress and trauma, as it is less invasive and is performed with heightened sensitivity than some other acupressure methods.
The vital thing to note with this method is that tapping involves us literally ‘tapping in’ to the existing healing power within the body—this means that it already resides within us—we just need a little help to access it!
Suffering from dry, itchy flakes on your scalp? Try massaging jojoba oil into your roots, it’ll moisturize in one of the most penetrating ways, more so than coconut oil or castor oil.
Alternatively, add a couple of drops into your shampoo and conditioner!
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Ancient Chinese acupressurists used acupoints in the facial area as a way to enhance the physical features, achieving muscle tone and increasing circulation to give the facial features a brighter glow.
The ‘heavenly appearance’ and ‘facial beauty’ acupoints are said to improve skin condition and tone the connective tissues and muscles in the face. It is also noted that this helps to remove wrinkles and reduce the need for surgery or other facial manipulations.
There are simple pressure techniques to do this, which release tension in the facial muscles and allow for the correct flow of energy in this area, which reduces the likelihood of ruddiness and congestion of the skin.
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In the last few years, you’ve likely seen dozens of articles touting the wonders of coconut oil. Let’s get one thing straight:
Coconut oil will clog your pores. Don’t use it on your face if you’re prone to acne and blackheads. Instead, try lighter oils like jojoba and sesame oil.
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Low carb diets don’t work as well as simply incorporating more protein! Swap trail mix for whole nuts or optimize your salad by tossing in lentils, beans, and walnuts!
Also, eat dinner earlier so that your body has more time to digest before you fall asleep.
As for exercise, one of the best exercises that you can do is walk! Try getting in a few steps after every meal. In fact, the Chinese have a saying that translates to, “If you walk one hundred steps after each meal, you’ll live to 99.”
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Many studies reveal the positive effect acupressure can have on cancer development, asserting that it may prevent the onset of cancer or slow the onset of specific symptoms, such as chemotherapy-related pain and fatigue.
Acupressure has also been known to soothe symptoms of chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting, too.
Good bacteria feed off of fiber, so help your gut (and body overall) by consuming more fiber!
Did you know that the average American only gets 16 of the recommended 25 daily grams?
Top your fiber levels, eat produce at every meal and eat legumes at least five times a week. Foods like lentils, black beans, split peas, and chickpeas are super beneficial!
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Various studies support the use of wrist acupressure for treating symptoms of nausea and vomiting used as both a preventative method and a healing treatment.
The most common forms of nausea acupressure are known to alleviate nausea due to:
Chemotherapy
Pregnancy
Post-surgical recovery
Motion sickness
Anesthesia-induced nausea
The pressure point is located on the inside of the wrist on the forearm, and performing tapping methods here during sensations of nausea has been known to alleviate symptoms.
Have you ever used this pressure point?
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Beginning 10/12, we will have Life Renewed compliant meals available at the clinic! MANY thanks to The LAB Nutrition and Meal Prep for working with our many requests. We will only have four of each kind of meal next week, and they are first come, first serve, so get your order in quickly! If there is enough interest, we will order more the following week. Next week, we will have the following:
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Turkey with sweet potatoes $7
Monterey chicken (low carb) $8
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Suffering from tooth pain? Try gently swishing around a spoonful of coconut oil for up to 20 minutes - though you might have to work your way up to this as it’s quite an exercise for your jaw muscles!
Oil pulling with coconut oil has been used for centuries in India because of its ability to:
-Treat tooth decay
-Kill bad breath
-Heal inflamed gums
-Whiten teeth
-Heal cracked lips
-Strengthen the gums and jaws
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Although this point is located on the inner lower arm towards the wrist crease, it originates in the heart. It provides relief for nausea, anxiety, carpal tunnel syndrome, motion sickness, headaches, and is even used for regulation of heart palpitations in some!
As this point is known to open and release the chest area, it is particularly useful in aiding the de-congestion of arteries in cardiovascular disorder patients.
You can stimulate this point by applying light pressure to the inner wrist area with varying degrees of intensity, depending on the imbalance you are treating.
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You may have seen people with perfectly circular welts on their back and wondered what happened -- it was probably cupping!
Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts a few glass cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People do this for all sorts of purposes, including pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation, and well being. It can also be thought of as a type of deep-tissue massage!
Have you ever tried or heard of cupping before?
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Reflexology is a form of acupressure that focuses primarily on the pressure points and energetic spots in the feet, hands, and ears. It’s regularly offered in spas as an individual treatment or alongside a massage because the coupling offers an energy-balancing experience.
Acupressure involves the body as a whole, and yet, there are so many unique pressure points with corresponding meridian lines situated in these extremities. The practice of reflexology has developed a means of accessing these points individually.
Some major organs and systems are said to correspond to the pressure points in the extremities to which reflexology attends, such as the bladder and a specific point in the arch of the foot. Although reflexology is not used to cure or diagnose disease, many people use it as a means to complement conventional treatment for illnesses such as anxiety, asthma, cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
The humble chia seed is as versatile as it is nutritious, with endless potential for where you use them and what you mix them into!
With fibrous benefits and packed full of protein, there’s no way that chia seeds CAN’T be a superfood!
Try this easy Chia seed pudding recipe, and check out more recipes like it at the link below!!
Easy Chia Seed Pudding:
1. 2 cups coconut milk (homemade or natural)
2. 1/2 cup Chia Seeds.
3. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
4. 1/4 cup (or less) maple syrup (or sub any sweetener)
5. Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder.
6. Optional: Blueberries for the top
More like this:
http://www.health.com/food/healthy-chia-recipes
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GB 20 is an acupressure point located under the base of the skull and is great for stimulating memory power and focus.
Try accessing it by clasping your hands behind your neck and gently tipping your chin up.
Did you know that by integration of traditional medical practices with ‘alternative’ or ‘holistic’ practices, functional medicine offers the best of both worlds?! This special integration promotes prevention by examining diet and exercise; laboratory testing and other diagnostic techniques; as well as prescribed combinations of drugs and/or botanical medicines, supplements, therapeutic diets, detoxification programs, or stress-management techniques.
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Nuts and seeds are among the most beneficial sources of protein and nutrients for plant-based or vegan eaters, yet also contribute hugely to a regular diet too!
Among those seeds are Flax seeds as well as the ultra-chic (among the health conscious) chia seeds. Both of these are high in omega-3 fatty acids. This means they're good for your heart.
Another reason they’ve earned their stance as superfoods is because of their high fiber content- they can boost the fiber content of many meals simply by adding them in!
There really are a million ways to enjoy them! Try them ground up with other heart-healthy foods, such as dried blueberries, cranberries, or oatmeal or even blended with soy milk and fruit to create a smoothie!
How do you like your chia seeds?
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Surprisingly, it’s the ears where the areas of the most weight and eating-related acupoints are located.
When stimulated correctly, the acupoints can have a significant effect on things like appetite regulation, metabolism, food craving reduction, and a happier relationship with food.
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Don’t underestimate peas just because they’re small!
A cup of peas has 8 grams of protein, and they’re also packed with fiber! Because of their mild, sweet taste and cheap price tag, they’re super easy to incorporate into lots of dishes.
Try throwing them in with mac and cheese, potato salad, rice, stews, soups or anything else that could use a touch of green.
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Ask any chef, and they’ll likely agree that onions are a necessary base ingredient in most dishes, so they’re hard to escape if you don’t like the taste of them!
If you’re looking for a way to introduce them to your palate in a yummy way, try them caramelized!
Slow cook thinly sliced onions on low until they reach a deep brown color. This could take up to an hour depending on your stove, but it’s worth the wait to enjoy the deep and sweet flavor.
Use your onions on pasta, as a pizza topping, or to make a dip, like this one! https://bit.ly/2vrNT7M
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Cabbage is a humble food that we often forget about...but it’s filled with vitamins K, C, B1, and B6 as well as manganese, fiber, potassium, folate, calcium and tons more!
My favorite way to up my intake of cabbage is by stuffing it in a dough...I’m talking pierogi or Chinese dumplings!
Check out the recipes:
Dumplings: https://bit.ly/2F0Boja
Pierogi: https://bit.ly/2vqN4MF
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People who have hypothyroidism might suffer from a slower metabolism; this is important to know because our metabolism controls our ability to burn calories. Having a slow metabolism comes with several health risks. It may leave you tired, increase your blood cholesterol levels, and make it harder for you to lose weight.
So, what can you do?
If you've been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, you may be able to maintain your weight with moderate- or high-intensity cardio. This includes exercises like fast-paced walking, running, hiking, and rowing.
Do you have a favorite cardio exercise? Post it in the comments below!
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