Product Review: Yantra Mat Acupressure Mat

I’ve been reading a lot about acupressure lately, and have even written a few articles on the subject, so I was really excited when I got my hands on a Yantra Mat acupressure mat a couple of months ago. The spiked discs on the mat apply nonspecific pressure to various points on the body. That means you can’t use it to target specific acupoints, but you can use it to increase overall circulation, which can help relieve muscle tension.

Thoughts on Healthy Eating

Yesterday’s post about orthorexia nervosa got me thinking more about healthy eating, so I thought I would share some more about how we overhauled our diet. A few years ago, I rarely bought fresh produce because I would just forget about it and it would go bad. I lived alone, I worked two jobs, and I didn’t have the time or inclination to cook, so I gravitated towards foods that could be prepared in the microwave. I ate lots of frozen dinners and macaroni and cheese. Sometimes I even had cereal for dinner. A friend once remarked that whenever she came to visit, my fridge always contained salsa and pudding.

Healthy Eating: A New Disorder?

According to British news source The Guardian, being overly fixated on healthy eating is now considered a disorder. Orthorexia nervosa is defined as a “fixation on righteous eating.” The Guardian reports that people “suffering” from this condition may refuse to touch foods such as sugar, salt, caffeine, alcohol, wheat, gluten, yeast, soya, corn, and dairy foods, as well as any foods that have come into contact with herbicides, pesticides, and artificial ingredients.

Review: Ancient Minerals Transdermal Magnesium

Magnesium is a mineral that is often recommended during a detox, and for good reason: it relaxes muscles, including those of the bowel, helping the body release toxins and clear up any blockages.

So on my recent foray into the world of detoxification, I was glad I had recently gotten my hands on some topical magnesium products from Ancient Minerals: some magnesium bath flakes, a concentrated magnesium gel, and a magnesium oil spray.

Detox Re-evaluation

I’ve eased up on the detox just slightly; we ate out several times while my friend was in town, and we kept it healthy for the most part, but sometimes it was hard to find gluten-free options. I also allowed myself a couple cups of coffee, but it only made me feel jittery. Guess I’m going to have to order caffeine free the next time I get a coffee craving.

Detox Day 6: Coping with Food Cravings

Today is day six of my detox and I’m feeling … pretty good. Not stupendous or amazing; just … pretty good. Maybe a little above average. My sinuses have cleared up a little bit, and I do seem to have more energy, so that’s all good. I suppose I can’t expect too much change in just six days after a lifetime of eating foods that may have not been the healthiest choices.