#detoxification

[adviceformefromme]

Personal health hacks that have completely changed my life in the last 9 months.

Absolute number one is removing carbs from my diet. I had THE WORST crashes and lethargy every single day after my morning oat meal, after my carb heavy lunch, and carb heavy dinner. Despite being vegan my body lacked nutrients and calories from under-eating being plant-based and carb-overloading. 

Introducing grass-fed meat and high quality eggs into my diet. Red meat gets such bad press in the media, but personally it has given me energy, strength and I feel much better eating this in moderation. 

Little exercise each day. Not killing myself with a hardcore workout and then not being able to move for rest of the week (which I was doing previously). I now do a little each day. 1.5 - 2mile run most days, and daily stretches and weights at home. Nothing crazy, but a little goes a long way and I find it much easier to be consistent doing smaller bouts on my own schedule daily. 

Hormone health, ensuring I am keeping my hormones balanced. I make watermelon juice daily with 1.5 heaped tablespoons of flaxseed. Alongside that. I take omega 3, DIM, Selenium, Iodine, Vitamin D +K2, Evening primrose oil for womens health. I eat foods that support healthy hormones, broccoli, carrots, sunflower seeds and removed the foods that cause imbalances (carbs, sugars).

Removing all stress from my life. Including moving overseas, deleting social media and keeping my circle small but wholesome. 

Quit drinking alcohol. Initially I thought I would have the occasional drink but I truly have no desire anymore. My life is significantly better for not drinking. My body never responded well to booze. 

Sleeping properly for 7-9 hrs per night. Meditating for 1 hour before bed usually puts me in a completely zen mode for relaxation. That means my phone is switched off, I use a lavender pillow spray and light candles to set the mood for a goodnight sleep. 

Zeolite detox for heavy metals (currently in the process). I have Zeolith Med powder each day with water to flush out any toxins. 

Learning about gut microbiome, and probiotics..in the process of obtaining kefir grains to make my own batch. Making sauerkraut on weekends and introducing a wider variety of foods into my diet. 

These are completely personal and I can honestly say I feel better than ever. I wish I had done the above years ago, especially the carbs! I got a continuous glucose monitor of Amazon to see how my body was responding to carbs before I completely cut them off and I recommend doing this if you want to know more about how your body is reacting to glucose. 

*this all took time and effort, but once I removed the distractions, the meaningless socialising, the boozing, the scrolling I’ve had time to invest in myself + my health

[madamlaydebug]

[mindblowingscience]

Arsenic detoxification: How bacteria and minerals work together

A study has uncovered a novel approach to detoxifying toxic arsenic in contaminated soils, offering hope for tackling one of the world's mos

A study has uncovered a novel approach to detoxifying toxic arsenic in contaminated soils, offering hope for tackling one of the world's most pressing environmental health challenges. The research shows that the interaction between arsenic-oxidizing bacteria and goethite, a common Fe mineral, significantly accelerates the conversion of arsenic from its highly toxic form, arsenite [As(III)], into the less harmful arsenate [As(V)]. The formed As(V) can be adsorbed on the surfaces of Fe mineral, which is further enhanced by the presence of humic acid, a natural organic compound. These findings suggest a promising, sustainable solution to arsenic pollution, which could be leveraged for more effective remediation strategies. The findings are published in the journal Eco-Environment & Health.

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[dabiconcordia]

Castor Oil

I don’t mind lickin’s, now an’ then, An’ I can even stand it when My mother calls me in from play To run some errand right away. There’s things ’bout bein’ just a boy That ain’t all happiness an’ joy, But I suppose I’ve got to stand My share o’ trouble in this land, An’ I ain’t kickin’ muc—h but, say, The worst of parents is that they Don’t realize just how they spoil A feller’s life with castor oil. by Edgar A. Guest

[reportsofagrandfuture]

Scientists uncover potentially game-changing universal new benefit after planting mushrooms: 'Unsung hero'

"We've only scratched the surface."

the architecture firm Redhouse Studio developed a "mycotecture" method that uses fungal mycelium to break down toxic materials. It uses this approach to break down harmful substances from demolished buildings, ultimately converting them into sustainable, reusable materials [...] changing the way people think about toxic demolition debris, construction scrap materials, and polluted soils. It turns waste into valuable materials by enabling fungi to digest and detoxify it.

........🌞🍄‍🟫

[ayurvedichealingvillage]

Bhastrika Pranayama – Bellows Breath for Energy, Metabolism & Respiratory Strength

[forestduck]

[bolaneno]

I saw that cleavers (Galium aparine) are growing again in my backyard🌿. I make tea from them to drink as a post-winter cleanse. I'll gather some tomorrow 🌿🍵.

image credit: The Salt Box