June 18, 2013
Our modern lifestyle can be hectic and stressful there’s been many advancements to society, but eating package foods should not be one of them. There are some summer foods you can eat for super health.
The food you eat can be your medicine, practice mindfulness and eat healthy foods for optimal health. Our ancestors ate natural food from the earth and they were fit and healthy. Take advice from your past and enjoy these summer super foods.
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are from Central America and they are naturally sweet. Many countries in Europe cook with them often, as they are tasty and go in many different types of dishes. They are orange in color but naturally sweet. When you eat them they are soft but flavorful. Sweet potatoes have a lot of vitamin A in them.
Vitamin A is a natural ingredient for healthy skin and vibrant overall health. Sweet potatoes are a very good source of vitamin C as well, and they have alot of potassium in them. This means that when you smile you could have improved oral health just by eating sweet potatoes. Both calcium and potassium help improve and strengthen bones.
Kombuchatha
Kombucha is an ancient Chinese fermented tea it’s from nature and has been on earth for more than 2000 years. And it is very popular in a the traditional Asian diet. Kombucha is rich in vitamins B and it will increase your energy levels. It is a fermented drink so probiotic cultures will help your digestion and improve your immunity.
People who enjoy kombucha regularly often have higher health and more energy it has been shown to reduce and prevent cancer as well.
Bone Broth
Broth that is from grass fed animals is nutritious and part of a standard American diet. It is loaded with antioxidants vitamins and many minerals but your body will need to process it into a healthy optimal machine.
Kimchi
Kimchi is an English and Korean dish and it is fermented vegetables with spices in it. It is very popular in Korea it has many health benefits. It is a anticancer fighting food and a can help improve your immune system.
Cheese
Cheese is a natural ingredient that is healthy for your body. It gets a bad rap because it has fat but the calcium can help improve your bone structure. Calcium can also improve your oral health. Eating cheese can help improve your skin and your health and reduce the onset of cavities says Dr. Andrew Thompson a dentist in NW Portland.
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What exactly is nontoxic skincare? Many people think there are taking care of their skin but really there is more they can do. Many people wonder how can they protect their skin from aging, and what are the best methods to protect your face?
If you want to look your best at any age, these tips can help.
Pucker Up
Many people don’t think about their lips but protecting them is just as important as the rest of your face. Use a natural chap sick with moisturizer. Lip lines are age lines that can develop early on if you don’t take care of your smile. A person’s lips are the first thing to be affected by the environment. Chapped lips are a sign you need moisture. Drinking water can help clear up any dry skin.
Your lips can start to develop lines because they’re constantly in motion.
Open Eyes
The second thinnest skin is around the eye area, this is why and where crow’s feet can show up because of all of the expressions you have will show up there. The same with dark circles that come about when you need sleep. Those shadows that show up are actually muscle tissue crying out. These shadows that is visible underneath the skin’s thin surface. As people age, this skin becomes thinner, and it has less padding and resilience, which will often cause those circles to become more visible.
Forehead
The forehead is almost always engaged with facial expressions, which means that many tiny lines form that can eventually turn into deeper, more permanent wrinkles.
Jawline, and Chest
Don’t be shy with your skin care. The first thing to age is often the jaw and chest. This skin becomes weak and many products don’t address these areas. But be generous when you apply your moistures with SPF. Skin loses structure and strength in this area, due to over-exposure and lack of attention.
How to Keep Your Skin Gorgeous
The best strategy to having a healthy body is to practice routine care. A daily regimen of moisture rich lotion can help protect your skin. Stay hydrated by drinking a lot of water.
Deep moisture is essential to reduce your skin’s vulnerability—our collagen fibers, which will keep our skin youthful, need to have a hydrated environment, or they become brittle and will break which causes wrinkles and slackening.
Cleansing is an essential step to a healthy face, keeping your skin properly hydrated—most people think cleansing is a basic step that isn’t linked to anti-aging, but cleansers with soaps, alcohols or detergents can strip your skin of its moisture balance.
Instead, use a cleanser that cleanses with natural enzymes and essential oils, such as pomegranate, grapefruit and bergamot, which tone and detoxify while maintaining your skin’s deep hydration.
Feed your skin with healthy foods and drink water. It is a healing property that can protect your body from infection, help fight cavities and keep your skin glowing. Dr. Todd L. Beck, a Doctor Dentist in Portland says.
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June 15, 2013
In the spirit of father’s day, I started to think about how much my dad has played a role in my life. We all have fathers and sometimes they can be our best friends. No matter what your relationship with your father is like, chances are you have learned a few things from him. As we go through life we can learn a lot about ourselves through the reflection of our own family members. Dads can represent safety, security and health. My dad taught me how to be a better person.
Here are 5 lessons I learned from my dad.
Nugget 1: The Details Matter
My father is a meticulous man, he always proves that the details matter. When it comes to landing a job or focusing on a new health recipe the details will make a difference. Pay attention to details and you will enjoy life more.
Nugget 2 : Always Do Your Best
Working hard can produce great results. My father showed me that people who work hard and smart are always rewarded. Having goals and working toward them will help you be more successful.
Nugget 3: Less is More
Whether you are packing for a trip, listening to a friend vent or cleaning out your closet, less is always more! My dad showed me that clearing out clutter can create mental and physical space for your dreams to come true. The more “stuff” that we have the more we are bogged down. Remember the answer to everything is less is always more!
Nugget 4: Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help
Whether you are trying to make your dreams come true, change careers or move to a new home, asking for help is priceless. Dads are always willing to help, but you have to ask. My dad never assumes anything but when I ask for help he is always open and willing to lend a hand.
Nugget 5: Smile
My dad is a smart guys with great teeth. He always practices good health. He would smile bright and tell me the best feeling in the world is a clean smile. He always said, when you smile you are happy and good thinkgs happen to those people that smile.
Dr. Prashant Gagneja a Pediatric Dentist Vancouver WA, often tells his patients that clean teeth can be fun, the same advice I got from my dad.
How about you what has your dad taught you? Leave your comments or Facebook us. Happy fathers day.
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June 14, 2013
We know how nice it is to treat your body right with healthy fresh fruits and vegetables. One of our favorite ways is a morning smoothie with fruit and green vegetables. Of course adding a smoothie into your daily routine can be healthy but what about the improvements to your life.
People who juice and drink smoothies often report feeling more energy, weighing less and having clearer skin. But we dug a little deeper to discover the health benefits of each ingredient. Can I smoothie make you look younger? What about jet lag, can a smoothie recipe improve your frequent flyer migraines? We think so and these recipes will prove it.
Whipping up the right smoothie ingredients can help heal the body in multiple ways. Here are some of my favorite smoothies to get me out of any bind and help heal any situation.
Jet Lag Gone Smoothie
As a travel writer for Healing Lifestyles & Spas, I find myself getting creative with ingredients from new countries. Traveling across multiple time zones will often add more stress to the body including your digestive system. If you’re a frequent flyer, taking care of your adrenal glands and digestion and will make for super smooth sailing. This recipe can help.
- 1 cucumber
- 2 stalk celery (juiced)
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 orange
Fountain of Youth Smoothie
Research shows that the higher amounts of sucrose can speed up the aging process. Try to satisfy your sweet tooth with all-natural sugars that are from these powerful fruits. These picks are packed with age-defying antioxidant.
- 1/4 pineapple (juiced)
- 1/2 lime (fresh-squeezed juice)
- 1 cup pear
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 cup soy milk, almond milk or coconut milk
- 5 ice cubes
Bye Bye Cravings Smoothie
You can lose weight and feel super great with this tasty smoothie. It is packed with vitamin E and healthy carbohydrates, that means it will fill you up but not out.
- 1/2 apple (Fuji is my favorite)
- 1/2 cup spinach
- 2 Celery stalks
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 banana
- 5 ice cubes
Digestion Issues Be Gone Smoothie
All the ingredients in this powerful blend combined together can help ease your belly troubles.
- 1 cup grapes
- 1 pear
- 1-2 kiwi fruit, peeled
- 5 mint leaves
- 5 ice cubes
Stress Be Less Smoothie
Who doesn’t want to stress less. Well this smoothie can help you stay grounded. Carrots are packed with magnesium (the best way to fight off stress) and selenium (which can help fight against infection). Chamomile and lavender can help ease your body and mind to aid in instant relaxation. Plus the magnesium and calcium can improve your smile. When you stress less you will want to smile more says Dr. Bailey, a dentist in Portland Oregon.
- 1/2 cup of chamomile herbal tea
- 1/4 cup pineapple
- 4 carrots (juiced)
- 1 cup of pear
- 3-4 drops of lavender tincture
- 5 ice cubes
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June 13, 2013
Brushing and flossing your teeth everyday is a great way to take care of your smile. But where you store your toothbrush may make a difference in how clean your teeth are really getting. Here are the worst places to store your toothbrush.
By the toilet
Many people store their toothbrush in a cup on the sink, but if your sink counter is close to your toilet than watch out for bad bacteria. The place around your toilet is isolated with germs and bacteria. Leaving a toothbrush anywhere out in the open is bad news for your brush.
Poo particles and bacteria build up can leak into the air, which will find its way onto your toothbrush. And then into your mouth. YUCK!
Close to young children
Many new parents don’t think about putting their toothbrush out of the reach of young children. This is understandable because new parents are busy learning how to be a parent, but making sure the toothbrush is out of reach will save a lot of energy and time. Young children are curious and will reach for anything. A toothbrush could go into their mouth and choke them.
Next to the sink and disposal
Sinks carry a lot of germs and bacteria. When you run the water down the drain, the particles circle in the air. They could find there way onto your toothbrush if you aren’t carful.
The best place to put a toothbrush is in a cool dry place, like a medicine cabinet. People who brush everyday will see an improvement in their oral health, especially if they put their toothbrush in a covered area. Sometimes dentist will recommend putting the toothbrush in a drawer.
The most important thing to remember is that storing your toothbrush in a place that is away from germs, and free radicals floating in the air will help you be more healthy says Dr. Derek Conklin, a dentist in Portland.
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Written by Shannon Kaiser
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June 10, 2013
Sugar is an ingredient found in many packaged foods and soda. The average child consumes 32 teaspoons of sugar a day! For most people sugar is part of their everyday diet. But sugar can ruin your body, health and teeth.
By decreasing your intake you also decrease your risk for diabetes, heart disease, and you can prevent weight gain. There are many alternative sweeteners out there, but many of them are not created equal.
All artificial sweeteners — like aspartame, sucralose, acesulfame potassium and saccharin — should be eliminated due to evidence linking these sweeteners to a possible increased risk of cancer.
Natural sweeteners can be a better solution for the sweet tooth cravings.
Here are our top natural sweeteners:
Molasses
Molasses is the thick residue of refining of sugar cane into white sugar. Molasses is the most nutrient rich of all sweeteners, because it provides a significant amount of calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and vitamin B6.
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is better for you than pancake syrup. Regular maple syrup that is in pancake houses is loaded with high fructose corn syrup and caramel coloring which means it is not natural, real maple syrup is made by boiling the sap of maple trees into a concentrated and sweet syrup.
Maple syrup is more than just a topper for French toast and waffles; it is a delicious sweetener for many dishes. Use it instead of refined sugar. Maple syrup has small amounts of calcium and zinc in it which means it is essential for helping you derive energy from the food you eat.
Dates
Dates are a fruit that naturally taste very sweet and therefore you can sweeten desserts. Dates contain vitamin B6, vitamin A, potassium and calcium. Popular recipes include dates in puddings, health bars and yummy date balls with nuts and coconut.
Honey
Honey is a great substitute in yogurt, oatmeal and desserts. Note that the darker honeys always have higher antioxidant power. It’s best to use raw or unprocessed honey for higher nutrient and antioxidant content.
Doctor Randy Morgan, a dentist in Newberg Oregon says to ”Use honey instead of refined sugar in all your favorite recipes. It can improve your health and smile.”
~Written by Shannon Kaiser
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June 1, 2013
Artificial sweeteners are terrible for you.
A recent study performed by Yanina Pepino of the Washington School of Medicine in St. Louis discovered that consuming sucralose — such as “Splenda” — can increase insulin production in the body by 20% when taken with sugar.
The study confirmed that over long periods of time, elevated insulin levels will cause insulin resistance in the body, which will lead to type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes can lead to multiple other health problems, which can ultimately lead to death.
The study found that
- Sugar substitute sucralose had an effect on blood sugar levels
- insulin production increased by 20% when consumed
Scientists aren’t sure what implications are, but said that regularly elevated insulin levels could eventually cause insulin resistance and even diabetes
The study focused on people who are obese and people who didn’t already use artificial sweeteners.
The researchers cautioned that the results need to be examined further and do not necessarily imply a link between Splenda and diabetes.
What we can learn, though, is that the notion of Splenda’s guilt-free marketing efforts, it affects the human body in serious and dangerous ways.
Hear are some tips from our editors at Healing Lifestyles & Spas, to help you have a clean, healthy lifestyle.
Use Natural Products
You may be earth friendly but are your beauty products?
Here are are favorite all natural products you can make at home.
All Natural Berry Facemask
• In a blender, combine 2 tablespoons plain yogurt plus 2 tablespoons honey, and pulse or blend until fully combined.
• Add 1/4 cup mixed berries, pureeing until smoothcombined with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
• Apply mixture to your clean, dry face. Let the mask sit 20 to 30 minutes, then rinse face thoroughly with warm water and pat dry.
DIY Vegan Toothpaste
Most commercial toothpastes have glycerin in them which can help maintain the product’s texture, but unless it is listed specifically as vegetable glycerin, it is from animal origin. If you are in search of a vegan toothpaste just make your own, that contains glycerin, try this.
2 teaspoons vegetable glycerin
4 tablespoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon guar gum
8 tablespoons water
5 drops peppermint, clove, or citrus pure essential oil
Dr. Scott R. Walker, a Dentist in Beaverton tells his patients to avoid sugar and try to use all natural products. It will help you feel better and you will smile more.
Written by Shannon Kaiser
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May 30, 2013
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May 29, 2013
I decided to clean up my act, I went back to basics on all fronts, my diet, my living environment and my grooming routine.
Cosmetic powders, lotions, sprays, and fragrances can be hard on the body if there are chemicals in them. Beatifying yourself can be easy and toxic free when you know what to avoid.
Many cosmetic companies are not regulated by the FDA, so looking into the ingredients is a good first step.
How you approach your personal care routine can make a big difference. It begins with purchasing clean products. Here are a few tips to help you get started:
The most important knowledge you can possess is understanding of your ingredients!
Avoid the majority of drug store products.
Many mainstream cosmetic companies and products are fill their products with petrochemicals and synthetic fragrances. These chemicals are bad and could potentially be harmful to your reproductive organs, endocrine system, and overall health. 60% of what you put on your body gets into your body, then stores itself in your tissues.
Don’t buy into “greenwashing.”
Because the FDA allows cosmetic companies to regulate themselves, companies that only care about making money can use marketing as to convince you that their product contains all natural ingredients, but most of the time it has petrochemicals in them.
Look at Mission Statements
Look online at the companies mission statement, if you agree with their vision and if about their product’s ingredients, then you can feel good about supporting their business.
Organic & Healthy Food Stores For Beauty
Your beauty regimen can start with your local whole food store. Natural organic stores carry beauty products that are natural and good for the environment. The grocery store is also a great place to get local fruits and vegetables.
Travis Magelsen, a Dentist in Monroe WA says, ”Eating a healthy diet is one of the best ways to have glowing skin and teeth.”
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Color can bring up alot of different memories for many people. When you think back to a time in your life, colors often pop and stay with you.
Color has a natural way of making us feel better when we are anxious or frustrated. But if you pick the wrong color for an area of your home, or car you could feel more tense. For example a red bedroom often hinders people’s sleep patterns, and they can feel more stressed. Color therapy is a long standing ancient art that we can all lean on when remodeling our home, car or wardrobe.
The colors you choose say a lot about you and your desires and personality.
Do you ever say “I love this color” or “I can’t stand this color?” The colors you like and dislike can stem from a memory. Let’s say you went out with Mr. Wonderful and he was wearing a red sweater on your first date. Then later in the relationship you had a big fight and he was wearing the same red sweater, your brain would remember this and each time you see that sweater you would feel anxious based on the fight.
This is really true in our cultures love affair with team sports, such as high school, college and professional. There are alot of homes such as bedrooms that have been painted their team colors. People go as far as repainting their car to their favorite color.
A recent study shows that the color car you drive can say a lot about you.
Black: Powerful, Elegant, , Classic,
Black is always a go to power color. People who own black cars are not easily swayed or manipulated. They appreciate elegant classic details. People who own black cars also have a lot of black cloths because black = empowerment.
White: Pure, Direct, Pristine
People who own white cars are difficult to please and make happy. “These are people who generally like things to be very pure and pristine and clear and direct. There’s nothing you can hide under the color white. A person who owns a white car is super clean in all areas of their life.
Red: Sensual, Dynamic, Outgoing
Red is bold exciting and in your face. Whether your red car is bright red or has a hint of blue, red speaks to the high energy level of the person. They call attention to themselves and a person who owns a red car is not shy. It has also been said that people who own red cars are nursing a broken heart.
The color experts at O’Dell Auto Body, a Portland, OR Auto Body Repair shop say “The color of your car represent you and how you want the world to see you.”
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