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.
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. continue reading …
I discovered Skin unexpectedly one day while browsing through one of my favorite Kansas City boutiques, Stuff. Stuff sells an eclectic array of art, jewelry, and collectibles from artists throughout the country, plus, evidently, skincare. Skin is a line of chemical-free skin and body care products created right here in the Kansas City area. continue reading …
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. continue reading …
I’m feeling good about the detox today. I woke up feeling rested, and had only a slight trace of yesterday’s headache. I decided to stayed home from work today, not because I was still feeling poorly, but because I didn’t get much accomplished yesterday after the onset of the headache. Lesson learned: If you are considering a detox, it’s a good idea to do it when you have some time to deal with any unexpected reactions or when you don’t have a lot of social obligations scheduled. continue reading …
Yesterday I started my dietary detox. I haven’t been super strict so far — yesterday I allowed myself one coconut cookie after dinner and today I accepted the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup my stepson generously gave me from his candy jar. But today I still had a near migraine-caliber headache that had me resigned to the couch all afternoon and evening. I’m not sure why — I don’t consume enough caffeine that I could be going through a withdrawal. My best guess is that it’s due to the Candida Detox supplement I started taking Friday night. continue reading …
Due to some sinus problems, general sluggishness, and some other minor but increasingly irritating health issues, I have decided to go on a dietary detox. My March issue of Natural Health magazine had a timely article on “The Doable Detox,” which outlines helpful tips for before, during, and after the detox period. continue reading …
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