Mean Green Juice Recipe

Mean Green Juice 

1 Cucumber 
4 Celery Stalks 
2 Green Apples 
1/2 Lemon 
1 piece of ginger 
A couple handfuls of Kale, Swiss Chard & Spinach mixture

PCOS & Insulin Resistance - It's a start

I am on to researching PCOS and insulin resistance....  The reasoning behind it is because I am still having terrible acne breakouts along my jawline and chin when I eat gluten, dairy, yeast, caffeine & sugar.  It isn't an allergy at this point since I have done the allergy desensitization and had several follow-up appointments showing no reactions.

If you read about how gluten, dairy, yeast, caffeine & sugar affect your adrenals which in turn affects your hormones it is quite an interesting subject.  I am just starting my research on this topic.

There is a blog that I found and felt bad for the gal struggling with acne, PCOS and being pregnant.  I felt as though I should write about some of my experiences to her even though she started the blog a few years ago and might not need the help now but others that come across her page might find the information helpful. Here is a link to her blog:
https://essexgirlwithpcos.wordpress.com/

Below is what I posted on her blog:

Hi- I am new to PCOS but figured I would pass on some helpful information I have found since I have struggled with hormonal acne for years.

Try bentonite clay masks for your face. I mix the bentonite clay with apple cider vinegar (ACV) and a bit of purified water. You could also mix it with witch hazel for the antibacterial piece. (I saw your post on green clay and that is a good one as well.)

https://www.aztec-secret.com/clay.html

At night if I have horrible cystic acne I use Christopher’s Black Ointment to draw out the infection. Sometimes this ointment has caused the cystic acne to go away without drawing out the infection. Warning this stuff stinks!

http://www.drchristopher.com/products/ointments/black-drawing-ointment/

I use coconut or avocado oil on my skin and try to stick to the oil cleansing method.
You could also get a small spray bottle and spray witch hazel on your face throughout the day to keep bacteria down. I do this before and after I put on makeup because the brushes harbor bacteria no matter how well you clean them.

Staying away from gluten, dairy, sugar, caffeine and yeast is huge. I can tell when I have had any form of these things things. Something to research insulin resistance since it goes hand and hand with PCOS. There are a lot of gluten free options on the internet. I have also adopted eating a lot of Indian and Asian (Thai, Laotian & Vietnamese) foods. A lot of their food is very basic, simple to make and good for you. Researching and adopting more of a raw food diet has also helped as well. I don’t think I could ever eat a complete raw food diet! Below are some websites I follow to get raw food ideas.

http://www.fullyraw.com/

http://meganelizabeth.com/

I also eat a lot of ginger and turmeric because they are both natural anti-inflammatory. I make a lot of bone broth soups because of their health benefits.

It might be worth trying some essential oils you can use topically to help calm down your acne. My massage therapist makes a mixture of the oils listed on the below website with avocado oil. It is wonderful.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/73382-top-ten-essential-oils-mature/

If you need a topical antibiotic you can get a doctor to prescribe Clindamycin Pledgets.

http://www.drugs.com/pro/clindamycin-pledget.html

I hope this helps. The more we all share the better!

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Juice Recipe - Starburst

I have been juicing on and off for the past few years since I found a brand new juicer at the thrift store for $5.  I am finally coming up with some recipes I want to share.  This one I call Starburst that is loaded with fruit, anti-inflammatory properties and vitamins to help you stay healthy.

1 small piece of Turmeric 
1/2 inch piece of Ginger
1 Green Apple 
4 Oranges, peeled
1 Lemon, peeled

Put all this in the juicer and juice away.  This juice is a nice rich yellow/orange color.  You can strain the juice to remove more of the pulp if that is your preference.  Personally, I like to keep the pulp in because it contains vitamins that are good for you

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Pour into a container and enjoy!

Progesterone Update

Trying something new.  I was still having major mental ups and downs with the Progessence Plus.  We did have success of my progesterone going up to a normal level.

So, I am trying something new called Femarone 17 Progesterone Cream made by Wise Essentials.

Here is the website:  http://www.wiseessentials.com/natural-progesterone-cream/progesterone-creams-paraben-free/femarone-17-3-oz-pump

Major Pain Breakthrough

I have gone to see a new chiropractor.  It was difficult to do because I have been so loyal to my previous one and she never gives up on me improving my health.  Let's face it breakups are just hard.

This breakup has brought me major pain relief.  I have suffered from pain in my neck and back since I was in high school.  My body has just never held an adjustment for more than a few days.  No one could seem to find out why I was always in so much nagging and draining pain.

Dr. Don McKenzie figured out in one adjustment what was the root of all my issues.  Since he adjusted my back it was instantly a HUGE relief.  I didn't want to move off the adjustment table it felt so wonderful.  He told me we were not done and then he did work on my neck.  He was only able to adjust it on the right side but it was like I had a brand new neck.  My upper atlas is no longer going out in my sleep and I am no longer grinding my teeth during the night.  I wake up with almost no pain.  I can't tell you the last time I remember waking up with no pain.  I have had to go back for a few minor adjustments but to be expected when you are out of alignment for about 20+ years.  Things won't be magically cured but it is our goal that I do not have to keep going back for adjustments every few weeks.

Below is Dr. Don's website.
http://altoonachiropracticcenter.com/

Allergy Elimination

Good Morning Everyone!

Today is a new day.  This Friday I will be having Allergy Elimination done.  It is based off of this Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Techniques and Acupuncture.  Here is the website that tells about the technique - https://www.naet.com/Patients/whatsnaet.aspx.

Wish me luck and pray for a healthier life!