Music Monday

This is a special song to me. What a great song! It has such a genuine feel to it; you can tell these guys love making positive music. 
TURN THIS ONE UP!!!



Happy 27th!

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Music Monday

This song has a strong positive message that I love and the video is cool too.

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Thoughtful Thursday

A kind smile can be easing;
A kind word can be soothing;
A kind hand can change the world.

Many times in my life I could not have accomplished what I did with out the help of someone kindly lending me a hand. We can achieve very little on our own, yet we can achieve greatness by working together!

Like the Golden State Warriors reminds us:
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS      ;-)

Tea Time Tuesday

Tea is a very widely used word for hot or iced drinks but TEA is very specific to one plant:

Camellia Sinensis

Tea can go through different stages in the fermenting process creating the wonders that are

Black, Oolong, Green, & White teas!

Only the top three leaves from each plant are harvested and fermented to become the amazing drink we call tea.

Yes, there are many tannin's in tea that can sometimes upset one's stomach. If this happens to you perhaps try steeping a cup for no more than one minute and discard of that batch (or share with someone whose system can tolerate the acidity) and then brew those same leaves/bags in new water and you can still get the health benefits and taste of tea with out the full potency of the acid.

Did you know that the reason why white tea is white, is because of mold?!? GROSS.

Actually though it brings many health benefits!!!

It's like probiotics haha

Tea not only stimulates your mind but it also is studied for it's anti-cancer properties.

It helps to fight off illnesses and helps to loose weight and burn fats.

All that while providing you with a fun boost of caffeine!

If caffeine is a concern for you then keep in mind,

-Black has the highest content of caffeine-

-White has the lowest content of caffeine-

(besides decaf, which still has a minimal amount)

The Chinese call it Cha

The Russian call it Chai

The French call it Thé

The German call it Tee

Whatever you call it, call it good.

My favorites are Milk Oolong, Pu Erh, & Dragonwell 

Music Monday

This is one of my favorite songs ever!

The artist designs her own clothes for her videos that people have coins "Bubble Pop" and she graciously accepts their designation. Her back story is very interesting; she grew up in Estonia. She has developed so much as an artist starting with a little bit darker of music to now more brighter positive songs. She also totally reminds me of my cousin <3

Every day sad events occur and every day we are faced with difficult trials and tribulations but one should never let that distract from the truth that is we are all the lucky ones, so let us act and feel like it as long as we are graced with breaths.

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Foodie Friday

I love ALL food!

well, except for mayonnaise and miracle whip; I really dislike those.

I may not eat all foods but I still love 'em.  Some food I choose not to eat try to be more conscientious and some foods I just can't physically process and break down in my system with out getting sick.

Our world has had some amazing developments in the food industry but with that came a high price.

...Processed foods... WHY?!?!?! Why do we produce you!?! They're so irresistibly delicious!

Oreos... Cheez-It's (or better cheddars) ...Cinnamon Toast Crunch (which I have a box of sitting right in front of me that I am trying my best to avoid eating because I already ate grapes for my dessert but it just sounds SOOO good! LOL)... Snickers... Sweet Tarts... Combo Bites... Nutter Butters... Scooby Doo Graham Cookies... Crackers... Potato Chips... Tortillas... Chocolate Candy Bars... Bagels... Fruit Flavored Sugar Candies... Cake... Brownies... Pastas... Fast Foods...

The list is endless!

STOP EATING CHEMICALLY PROCESSED FOODS!!!

Let's be real; this is a "Do as I say, not as I do" situation.

It's so hard not to eat these foods when they're around or when you're craving something 

sweet or salty.

Do you best to avoid buying these foods and supplement them with healthy snacks!

Apples... Almonds (soaked =P or dry)... Avocados... Bananas... Blueberries... Carrots... Cashews... Cucumber... Kiwi... Bell Pepper... Walnuts... Raisins... Figs... Pistachios... 

You get it.

I'm not saying to eat all raw foods but at least please reduce the amount of chemically processed foods.

With the first group of snacks, I know for me even just typing their names makes me want to binge out. It is almost like an addiction to those foods. I want them even though I know I will not feel right after eating them.

With the second group of snacks, I am not compelled to want to go scarf my face with a box of raisins but I know those are foods that fuel my body, taste yummy, and make me feel GOOD.

My grandma always said "Eat to fill yourself, not to kill yourself"

Thoughtful Thursday

May you always have a bodhi tree and bubble to help you =)

STAY STRONG AND STAY FOCUSED

image from buddhistinsight.com

( cool site for insight =D )

Holistic Hump Day

Have you ever heard of oil pulling?

It's fascinating! Not as appealing to actually do but the results are great.

It is a strange feeling to just swish oil in your mouth until it starts to thicken but if you can push through the awkwardness of that feeling than you can reap the many benefits it provides.

WebMd mentions that it dates back 3,000 years!

An article from foodmatters.tv discusses the main 7 health benefits:

1.   WHITENS TEETH

2.   INCREASES ENERGY

3.   DETOXES THE BODY

4.   AIDS HORMONAL CHANGES

5.   REDUCES HEADACHES

6.   KEEPS THE SKIN CLEAR

7.   PROMOTES ORAL HYGIENE

According to an article from Dr. Axe (and many other articles and opinions, including my own) recommend using coconut oil.

Why coconut oil???

Because coconut oil has been shown to:
-Balance Hormones
-Kill Candida
-Improve Digestion
-Moisturize Skin
-Reduce Cellulite
-Decrease Wrinkles and Age Spots
-Balance Blood Sugar and Improve Energy
-Improve Alzheimer’s
-Increase HDL and Lower LDL Cholesterol
-Burn Fat
-Highly absorbable

Directions for use according to Dr. Axe:
1. Make sure to oil pull first thing in the morning right after you get out of bed before you brush your teeth or drink anything!
2. Gently swish 1 – 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in your mouth and between your teeth for 10-20 minutes making sure that you don’t swallow any of the oil. (Do this gently so you don’t wear out your jaw and cheeks!)
3. Spit out the oil in the trash (not the sink so it doesn’t clog up the plumbing…ask me how I know) and immediately rinse your mouth out with warm water (use salt water for added antimicrobial properties).
4. Finally, brush your teeth as normal.
5. Voila, easy as that!

Try it for yourself and see if you notice a difference; I did!

Beauty Tips Tuesday

In search for using products that are more natural I've come across a company that has a great back story to their products. They are a private family owned company that cares about the ingredients that are in their products.

I have only used one, Cleansing Mint Conditioner, but I love it! I intend to try other products of theirs in the future but I just love mint hair products so much that I almost want to use this solely. It leaves my hair feeling so clean even without shampoo (...because of my curly hair I try not to shampoo every day...) yet still so soft!

Renpure


Hair Care Free From Parabens, Sulfates & Synthetic Colors!

They have a great variety of products to choose to from suit whatever your needs are.

Music Monday

"...Tomorrow will come and the sun will shine..."

Happy Birthday XT!!!!!

Sing-A-Long Saturday

This is the leg slappin' foot tappin' hand clappin' kind song that I love!

Foodie Friday

image from Super Herbal Foods

Thoughtful Thursday

Have you ever tried sleep hypnosis?

Sometimes it is so hard to quiet the mind but sleep hypnosis helps to ease you into a comfortable sleep.

My friend Sandra had recommended checking out Michael Sealey; I did. He is awesome!

Here is a link to his YouTube where you can find many different hypnosis sessions to help a variety of ailments:
Michael Sealey


Here is just one of the greatness -
(best enjoyed with headphones)

Holistic Hump Day

A tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar is said to be a miracle cure! 

Unfiltered is more beneficial despite the awkward settlement it contains. 

SETTLING IS NATURAL so shake it up!

[Happy Rabbit Rabbit Day!  (an old romany saying to give you good luck. Some say it needs to be said as your feet touch the ground when you get out of bed on the first of the month and some say you need to say it to someone who has not be wished it already on the first of the month. Either way it's a fun little something to do to make a more positive life]