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Homemade All Natural Zero Waste Deodorant - THAT WORKS!

11/21/2019

Did you know that psoriasis sufferers are 1.5 - 3x more likely to develop nonalcoholic fatty liver disease? The exact reason why is not known (citation) - but what that says to me is that anyone dealing with psoriasis should be taking special care of their liver! There are many ways to take better care of your liver, like: eating more veggies/fruit, eating more fiber, exercising regularly, drinking alcohol sparingly if at all, avoiding/reducing toxin exposure, taking supplements like milk thistle (citation) - and one more step that I take is not using antiperspirant deodorant. Antiperspirant stops you from getting sweaty pits, which might sound nice, except there's a catch.

Roasted Curry Carrots

9/30/2019

Delicious serving suggestion ~ roasted curry carrots, mashed potatoes topped with corn, plus organic gluten-free breaded chicken breast

Repeat after me: Roasted carrots are a staple. Roasted carrots are a staple. Roasted carrots are...

In all seriousness, roasted carrots are simply the bomb. You know how long carrots last in your fridge - practically forever. Pair these hardy root veggies with any combination of seasoning - curry just happens to be one of my favorites - and toss together in the oven for a simple, delicious, and nutritious addition to your dinner.

Peanut Butter & Jelly Energy Balls

9/30/2019

Let me just say: these energy balls are truly absurdly delicious. I've converted everyone from disbelieving dads to picky small children to set-in-their-ways grandparents on these mouth watering balls of yumminess. Hung up on past memories of energy balls that tasted mediocre or worse? Put them to rest with this excellent, easy recipe.

Zero Waste Homemade Veggie Broth

9/4/2019

Homemade veggie broth in the crockpot.

Homemade veggie broth is:

SO EASY!
More SUSTAINABLE as it helps to reduce food waste!
SAVES MONEY as you don't need to buy pre-made broth!

Here's how you do it:

My Personal Journey: Healing Psoriasis Naturally

8/29/2019

After years of figuring out what exactly causes my psoriasis, I finally have healed my chronic elbow patches!

In honor of psoriasis awareness month, I wanted to share some more photos of my own psoriasis. Over the past 5 years, I've experienced periods of chronic patches lasting for years each on my elbows, forearms, ankles, feet, & inside my belly button (gah!). I've also had many periods of transient patches, that pop up most frequently on my face but also my toes, wrist, & upper arm.

How to Eat Less Sugar

8/21/2019

Hanging out in front of the old Domino Sugar factory, & ruminating over the long road it's taken to repair my relationship with sugar.

There are so many reasons why someone might want to cut down on their sugar intake. Excessive sugar intake has been associated with some of the most common diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease (including high cholesterol and high blood sugar), cancer, and more. Sugar intake has also been correlated with skin issues such as acne or psoriasis, and may affect other chronic diseases such as autoimmune and renal diseases, plus other health concerns such as hormonal imbalances. If weight loss is your goal, reducing your sugar intake may help too.

Sugar is quite the exciting substance for our taste buds, as it triggers our brain’s reward system and in this way has been compared to highly addictive drugs. Consider research where rats preferred to self-administer sweetened water over cocaine. In my personal experience, cutting down on sugar initially was quite difficult. My favorite sugar sources (hi, chocolate bars and ice cream!) were always on my mind and I was cranky without them. But know that it gets better!

5 Simple Home Remedies to Naturally Soothe Plaque Psoriasis

6/18/2019

Soaking in the mineral waters at a hot spring is a great way to soften and remove psoriasis patches.

If you live with plaque psoriasis, then you know it can be quite painful. As your psoriatic skin flakes off, it exposes premature raw flesh underneath that just doesn't seem ready yet for fresh air. Certain areas are worse than others, and something you otherwise wouldn't think twice about - like putting your elbows on the table (sorry, Mom!) - suddenly sends a painful reminder that your poor skin is suffering.

As someone who also has dealt with the pain of living with psoriasis, I've discovered a few simple, natural ways to topically manage these unsightly spots. While none of these suggestions will cure your psoriasis - as psoriasis is just a symptom of a larger problem anyways, and treating just your skin alone won't cure it - they will hopefully ease some of your discomfort.

Have You Been Boiling the Water for Your Cup of Tea the Wrong Way? Here's a More Sustainable Way

1/14/2019

Tea is everywhere - it is the second most popular beverage in the world after water, and can be found in almost 80% of US homes. Americans consumed 3.8 billion gallons of the stuff in 2017; mostly black tea. With such high numbers of tea lovers globally, the energy it requires to make a cup of tea starts to matter a great deal.

While you can find enough articles about the energy consumption of gas vs electric vs induction stoves, and all those vs electric tea kettles (with induction burners and electric tea kettles taking the lead on efficiency), one simple fact in this tea bonanza can easily be overlooked.

Are you ready for it?