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8 Easy Ways to Support Digestion Naturally. Why Your Body Loves A Juice Cleanse. Posted February 24, 2014 A week ago I did a 48-hour juice cleanse. Nothing but juice (and a couple of green smoothies) for two whole days. After posting about my efforts on Instagram, I had several people asking me to clarify why I’d need to do a cleanse when my I’m already so clean. The answer to this is two-fold. First, I’d just returned from three weeks of travel. As much as I love travelling, I also know that it can take a toll on our health if we’re not careful. My body was telling me that it needed to detoxify all of the gunk it absorbed on airplanes. Digestion takes up a lot of energy. So, when you treat yourself to a juice cleanse, you’re giving your digestive system a break and also flooding your body with nourishing, cleansing nutrients at the same time.
Juice must be organic and cold-pressed. Don’t go guzzling the nectar of veggies and fruits that are drenched in pesticides (aka conventional or non-organic produce). Don’t want to spend all day standing at the juicer? What Does the Shape and Color of My Poop Mean? Benefits Of and Myths About Drinking Coconut Water. Here’s an interesting fact: during the Pacific War, coconut water was used in IVs and plasma transfusions, to save many lives. Turns out that the contents of natural coconut water are identical to that in human plasma, making it a kind of “universal donor.” It is still used that way in countries that have limited access to medical aid.
You’ve probably heard a lot of “buzz” about coconut water lately, I know I have. But I really didn’t know what the “buzz” was all about until I decided to FIRST, give it a try (I liked it!) And SECOND, look into it. Here’s some of the FACT and FICTION I found: Benefits of Drinking Coconut Water Low Calorie Coconut MILK is high in calories because of its fat content, but coconut WATER is a low-cal drink: a cup has just 45 calories.
Fat Free Coconut water is virtually fat-free, with just 0.5 grams per cup. Hydrating Loaded With Potassium There are 600 milligrams of potassium in a serving of coconut water, more than a medium-sized banana. Promotes Kidney Health.
Wedding. How Can I Stay Productive When I'm Depressed? How to Harness Your Brain's Dopamine Supply and Increase Motivation. Employ the "Rule Of 3" for Daily, Weekly and Annual Productivity. Feeling Anxious? Use Anxiety to Your Advantage By Doing This. When someone’s feeling anxious, we have a tendency to offer the most predictable advice for anxiety– like, ever.
For example: “Calm down.” “Don’t worry.” “Just breathe.” “Pace yourself.” We offer these words of wisdom even though personal experience has taught us they’re of no help whatsoever. Why Calm Is Overrated Say you’ve got a big presentation coming up, an important phone call to make, or an interview for your dream career – in fact, any big life moment will do. The Study Deets One of their study trials involved karaoke (which is an activity I consistently have nightmares about): 113 participants were assigned to a certain emotion before performing a song. Participants who were excited scored an average of 80 percent on their song, compared to the anxious who scored a measly 53 percent. In another, participants were told to prepare a speech that would be videotaped and judged. Why Not Give It a Try? What do you do when you’re feeling anxious? Related on Organic Authority. How to Prevent (Your Own) Suicide - In Pursuit of Happiness. I have never known anyone who committed suicide, nor have I attempted to commit suicide myself.
But I’ve thought about it for a very, very long time. I’ve thought about it seriously. I’ve thought about how – but mostly I’ve obsessed about why, why it would make everything better for everyone. I have considered suicide the best solution. But not today. Today I know that suicide as a solution is one of the lies that depression tells me. I don’t know why there is a part of my brain that hates me enough to whisper such evil, but I know that it is there. I know how to prevent my own suicide. I know that it takes work. I cannot fight off the lies by myself. I know now that when suicide comes up as a possible solution, I’m not well.
I have to tell someone. It is not an easy thing to admit to someone that you are trying to decide if your children would benefit more from your life insurance or your continued physical presence. Connecting doesn’t just stop me from being lonely. How We Work, 2014: Adam Dachis' Gear and Productivity Tricks. Organic Living Journey: Soy Health Risks vs. Health Benefits - Southern Savers. So, what do you think about soy? Some say it’s a healthy protein; some say it’s far from healthful. I’ve heard both sides of the story before and wanted to learn some facts about both soy health risks and health benefits for myself. What is soy? Soy is a legume and part of the bean family. 254 calories 12 grams of fat 20 grams of carbs 8 grams of fiber 22 grams of protein It also carries a good amount of calcium, iron, Vitamin C, and magnesium. The soybean can be processed a million different ways and turned into flour, milk, tofu, vegetable protein, and many other things. Beyond the Nutritional Information The real “meat” of the soy discussion falls outside the nutritional label.Phytoestrogens - naturally-occurring compounds found in several different plants but really high concentrations are found in soy.
What about all the studies showing the benefits of soy? Sources of Soy The educated consumer you are, you probably know that soy is frequently hidden in many of our foods. The Soy Decoy: Why Soy is Not a Health Food. 10 strange ways to stop you from overeating. How Often Do You Really Need to Shower? Twice a day for showers. As often as needed for your hair type for shampooing. There, answered. Eek, that would just not be an option for me, especially in winter.
My skin is super sensitive and gets painfully dry even without the help of showers. If I was going twice a day I think I'd start shedding, lizard style. (But I also have been doing no shampoo for over 4 years, so I guess my perspective is somewhat altered.) Twice a day? Eta: damn.. A lot depends on skin type and location. My hair is not prone to oily-ness, nor is it dry. Well I considered mentioning that because I'm in the tropics. I am a twice a day except in winter girl. Gah. I mean, hair is different. Agreed, shower in the morning helps me wake up, shower at night since I go to the gym most days. I've currently been asked by my landlord to let me kitchen faucet run constantly in a very small stream so that the pipes don't freeze. Weirdly enough, I showered MORE in the winter. Twice a day is a no-go for my skin. Yes. Arvay. ER Wait Watcher Finds the Nearest Emergency Room with a Short Wait. 5 Ill Effects of Getting Too Much Sleep (Yes, There is Such a Thing)
In this sleep-deprived modern age, the benefits of a good night of shut-eye are touted everywhere. Most people struggle to sleep the recommended amount of 7-8 hours, and worry that their abbreviated sleep schedule may impair their current or future health. But what about getting too much sleep? Too much sleep has been linked by studies to numerous medical problems, including headaches, heart disease, obesity, diabetes and even an increased risk of death.
The limit seems to be around nine hours a night – after that, the benefits of sleep start going backwards. Get too much sleep and you may wake up groggy and feeling hungover – and you may put yourself at risk for the following health issues: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Caveats Many studies show that two other factors are closely associated with oversleeping: low socioeconomic status and depression. But having a regular bedtime and keeping your sleep schedule to 7-9 hours is the healthiest slumber habit to have. Sources: Related on Organic Authority. Why is it so impossible to get out of bed in the morning? Drugs and Alcohol: A Deadly Duo. Drug overdoses often involve more than one drug. In fact, it is often the “synergistic” effects of drugs that can be especially dangerous, especially when mixing drugs with alcohol consumption. The best way for you to avoid these dangerous combinations is by keeping yourself educated on the effects of some alcohol and drug combinations.
Alcohol + Marijuana — Using alcohol and marijuana together can cause your body to absorb the THC faster, leading to much stronger, and potentially negative, psychological and physical effects, including panic, anxiety, spins and very strong paranoia, dizziness, nausea and vomiting. Alcohol + Cocaine — The mixing of these two substances is particularly dangerous and unfortunately quite common. When cocaine and alcohol are mixed together, there is an increase in heart rate and blood pressure and a constriction of the blood vessels. This substantially increases the risk of overheating, damaging your brain, suffering a heart attack and possibly dying. 10 Stubborn Sex Myths That Just Won't Die, Debunked.