Why You Should Start Oil Pulling Today
Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic method for detox and rejuvenation. It’s a simple practice, with quite remarkable results. Many have heard of it, but never actually dove in to try it. In a (coco)nut shell: To oil pull, simply swish your choice of unrefined, high quality oil in your mouth; similar to the way you would use a mouthwash. Traditionally, oil pullers used virgin sesame oil. To start, scoop ½ to 1 full tablespoon of oil into the mouth; if it’s cold, allow the oil to melt. Have fun with it, though! Once your time pulling is over, spit into the trash or toilet, but never the sink — the oil could solidify and clog your drain. Why oil pull? I began pulling to benefit my gums and teeth, which used to be extremely sensitive. Oil pulling can be done at any time of the day, but for a more thorough detox, its best to do this in the morning, before eating or drinking. I hope you enjoy this healing, divine and sensual experience as much as I do. Photo Credit: Shutterstock.com
28 Simple & Natural Ways to Detox your Body
Make sure you like Bembu on Facebook to be updated everytime we post new tips on ways to detox & live clean. We hear so much about cleansing and may wonder just how beneficial it can be. A proper cleansing or good habits for naturally detoxifying the body can really help you to achieve amazing health benefits. The notion of a simple detox program should be integrated into a healthy lifestyle to give you the best results. Just as you focus on the foods that you eat and proper exercise, there are many other elements to living your best and healthiest lifestyle. Not only do these things factor into detoxifying your body, but there are other simple and highly effective ways to do so as well. 1. Though you never want to go to extreme measures where your diet is concerned, there are some ideas that can work wonders. It’s important not to jump on the bandwagon for the more extreme measures and to opt for a smoothie that uses natural ingredients at the core. Green Smoothie 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
You Ask, I Deliver: My Top Ten Favorite Juice Recipes
Hi everyone! As usual, I hope you’re all having great weeks. I was delighted by the response to my last post on juicing and blending—it sounds as though this question had been on some of your minds for a while! And I was delighted to see that the post provoked this question, from my friend Briana: “Gena, I would love to see some of your favorite fruit and veg combos for juicing. All of your recipes are so good that I’m sure your juice recipes would be awesome, too :).” My pleasure, Briana! Here are my top ten favorite juice recipes. As with all of my recipes, think of these as templates, not prescriptions! I drink this juice every single morning, and often twice a day. And if you’re really hardcore about your green juice, go ahead and omit the apple! 1 green apple 1 inch knob ginger 5 large stalks celery 1 cucumber 1 large handful parsley 5 stalks kale The Pink Lady (inspired by Café Blossom) 1 pear 1 beet 1-2 inches ginger 1 ½ cups pineapple, in chunks Veggie Ginger Juice Carrot Romaine xo
Quick Guide to Juicing – figgy & sprout
Beverages31By Katie · On April 13, 2012 Starting your day with a fresh vegetable juice is one of the best ways to set you off on the right track for the rest of the day. Drinking fresh juice gives you a boost of enzymes, vitamins and minerals that is easily absorbed and digested by the body. Green juices are especially healthful and should be your juice of choice. The benefits are really endless and to see proper results it is best to drink them consistently either in the form of cleansing or at least drinking a juice each day. So many people are lacking proper nutrition these days, as a result of poor diet and lifestyle choices, as well as factors that are often out of their control. Green Lemonade 1 cucumber2 med size apples1 bunch kalea few large handfuls of spinach1 lemon Run all ingredients through a juicer and enjoy! Here are a few tips I can give you about my experience with making juices at home: If you don’t have one already, go buy a juicer and make it your best friend. Share 177
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Give the Rules That Govern Your Relationship a Makeover | Michael S. Broder, Ph.D.
Most relationships have a set of "built in" rules. These rules define your relationship "default position," such as what can and cannot take place between you and your partner (and others in your life), and what constitutes that which is normal. When you "break" those rules, you and your partner are likely to come into conflict. Spoken rules are generally the easiest to deal with. Unspoken rules are generally not talked about, even though each partner can usually articulate -- if pressed -- what they are. Automatic rules are often the most difficult to deal with because they are not adopted consciously by either or both partners. Think for a moment about what some of your rules may be from each of these categories. Then, imagine that for one beautiful moment you could be free of all your rules -- spoken, unspoken and automatic. You might want to consider these thoughts when examining your existing rules or coming up with new ones: • A couple is really an artificial entity.
Top 10 Smoothies and Drinks That Boost Your Metabolism
Losing weight is much more difficult for some than it has to be. One of the main reasons that women have difficulties in shedding those pounds is because they simply do not keep their energy levels up. Raising your metabolism not only gives you enough energy to get through the day, it helps you to feel better and to naturally (and quickly) burn off fat. If you are looking for some great metabolism boosters, we have a list of recipes for you. 1. Fresh ginger gives this powerful smoothie great metabolic properties. • 1 medium banana • 1 ½ cups fresh pineapple, diced • 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger • ½ cup Greek yogurt – choose any flavor you like • ½ cup fresh pineapple juice – you can also use water if you want Simply blend all of these ingredients together and enjoy. 2. Peanut butter is filled with protein so it gives you energy that lasts for hours each day. Mix all of the ingredients together in a blender and enjoy. 3. 4. 5. Green tea in general has wonderful metabolic powers. 6. 7. 8. 9.
