Get the Stink Out (of your athletic wear)
As dreadful as synthetic fabric softeners are for you and your endocrine health they are also horrible for your performance active wear, ideally you are using no softener at all.
Don't use fabric softener on sweat-wicking/performance wear. It clogs the fibers and materials with a waxy film, rendering the clothing's purpose useless.
Inedible EDTA: beneficial for its chelating properties in both food preservation and dental treatments
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, better known as EDTA. Often a hidden ingredient in foods, medicines, and cosmetics, EDTA is prized for its chelating properties — that is, its ability to bind to metals and minerals. This characteristic has made it invaluable in a range of industries, from food preservation to medical treatments. However, while it serves important roles, EDTA is far from a harmless compound, and its increasing presence in our food supply raises serious questions about its long-term health effects.
Heartbreak and the Emotional Body
Now, my dears, let's delve into the spiritual side of things, because heartbreak isn't just a physical affliction; it's a soul wound. Grief is love with nowhere to go, think of all that love you poured into your relationship, all that hope, all that joy. When the relationship ends, that love doesn't just vanish. It's still there, inside you, but it's now trapped, like a bird beating its wings against a closed window.
Red 40, Food’s Scarlet Letter
Red 40 (also known as Allura Red AC) is one of the most widely used, appearing in everything from candy and sodas to processed snacks and baked goods. Despite its pervasive use, Red 40 has raised significant health concerns, ranging from hyperactivity in children to potential carcinogenic effects.
Hops and Hazard: What’s Lurking in Your Super Bowl Brew?
One of the most troubling aspects of glyphosate contamination in beer and wine is its synergistic effects when consumed with alcohol. Alcohol consumption already taxes the liver, which is the body’s primary detoxification organ. When glyphosate is added to the mix, the liver faces an even greater burden, potentially leading to increased oxidative stress and long-term damage.
Ashwagandha KSM-66
Among the many forms of Ashwagandha available, KSM-66, a highly concentrated extract, stands out as the gold standard. With modern research validating its ancient uses, Ashwagandha KSM-66 is a supplement that has the potential to transform your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Lion’s Mane and Neurogenesis
In a world where cognitive performance and mental health are increasingly prioritized, there’s one natural ally that has emerged as a game-changer: Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus). This shaggy, white fungus, resembling the mane of a lion, has long been revered in traditional Chinese medicine for its extraordinary healing properties.
Binaural Sound Immersion for Focus and Peak Performance
Binaural beats, a phenomenon of a perceived sound created when two different tones are played in each ear, and the brain interprets them as a third tone. For me this has been a tool of astronomical value and I hope you find them just as helpful. The application of frequencies are in essence, an exploration of auditory manipulation, captivates the modern mind, promising respite from the relentless thrum of existence. We are lucky to be alive at a time where there is an abundance of place to give our attention, using sound to enhance our focus and presence we can ride these sound waves and control how the noise feels for us.
Emotional Body: Knees
In the realm of holistic wellness, the intricate interplay between our emotional, metaphysical, and etheric bodies often manifests physically, offering us profound insights into our inner landscape. Let's delve into the fascinating world of knee health and its profound emotional and spiritual significance.
NAD+ and NMN: Dynamic Duo
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) and Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+) play together and why you might want to add them to your supplement stack. These two already know all the dance steps in the choreography of cellular rejuvenation
Atlas Syndrome and Emotions in the Body
The shoulders and neck, delicate and yet resilient, bear the weight of our emotional landscapes, manifesting the ebbs and flows of our spiritual journey. In the realm of metaphysics, these areas are gateways to deeper understanding, inviting us to explore the energy that flows within and around us.
Turmeric: Unveiling the Elixir of Vitality - Navigating the Realm of Anti-Inflammatory Supplements
why, you may ask, are anti-inflammatory supplements of such paramount importance? Ah, my dear friends, the answer lies in the silent epidemic that plagues our modern world: chronic inflammation. From the depths of our sedentary lifestyles to the heights of our processed diets, inflammation festers like a wound that refuses to heal. It lurks behind a myriad of ailments, from arthritis to heart disease, from diabetes to Alzheimer's.
Yoga Nidra; Yogic Sleep
Yoga Nidra, often hailed as the "yogic sleep," stands as a testament to the profound wisdom encapsulated within ancient yogic traditions. It is a practice that transcends the boundaries of conventional meditation, inviting practitioners to traverse the labyrinthine depths of their inner landscapes while anchored in the tranquility of the present moment.
Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin,Pronounced -asta like pasta and -xanthin like “zan-thin,” this antioxidant really should be a part of your beauty arsenal a potent antioxidant, is a carotenoid pigment found in various organisms. Its vibrant red hue is what gives salmon, shrimp, and flamingos their distinctive coloration. Beyond aesthetics, astaxanthin boasts an array of health benefits, making it a sought-after supplement in the wellness community.
This powerful antioxidant exhibits remarkable anti-inflammatory properties, which can help alleviate oxidative stress and mitigate the risk of chronic diseases. Studies suggest that astaxanthin may aid in reducing markers of inflammation, thereby supporting overall health and well-being.
Somatic Exercise
Trauma doesn't just leave a mark on the psyche, it can become encoded in our physical tissues, our breath, and the way we move. Somatic exercises help us reconnect with these embodied experiences and facilitate their release.
The Emotional Roots of Eating Disorders
In the realm of holistic healing, our bodies serve as mirrors reflecting the state of our innermost thoughts, beliefs, and emotions. Eating disorders, whether manifested as overeating, undereating, or unhealthy eating habits, often stem from unresolved emotional wounds and imbalances within our energetic being.
Eat Seasonally; Shopping CSA's and Farmer's Markets
Eating seasonally refers to consuming foods that are naturally available and harvested during a particular time of the year. Eating seasonal foods offers a variety of benefits for nutrition
Baked Brioche French Toast
I take tremendous pride in making decadent and indulgent treats so when I was floating through Rockland Bakery (on the aromas of breads and sweets) shopping with eyes far larger than my stomach I came across the most beautiful loaf of braided brioche(Since it was made with butter, it’s brioche) Overnight Brioche French Toast for a Crowd
"Coffee Talk" All About Your Favorite Psychoactive
What is the history of coffee, and what is it about this drink that makes it so appealing to so many? And what about the effect of coffee on the brain? Is there really something to the buzz that coffee provides? Explore the history of coffee, its impact on the brain, and the science behind caffeine, the most commonly used psychoactive.
Unsweetened: The hidden side of calorie-free sweetener
Once a harbinger of guilt-free indulgence, sugar substitutes, such as stevia, now pervade our pantries and permeate our palates, promising a sweet escape from the clutches of refined sugar. Marketed as a healthier alternative, these zero-calorie wonders adorn grocery store shelves, luring us with their low-calorie allure. Yet, beneath their saccharine facade, lurk a range of side effects that often go unnoticed, leaving a bitter aftertaste in our pursuit of a guiltless indulgence.