Eczema - worst enemy! How to care/cure them in natural, holistic approaches.

Blessed and forever thankful for holistic approaches and practices!!

Eczema isn't new to our family. Coconut oil is our lifesaver! Along with clean eating foods & taking the right nutritions.

My husband had severe dry skin, eczema. He have had this for years, years, even way before we started dating. He MUST have moisturizing lotion on daily basis- at home, at work, anywhere we go. Even worse, he must have it applied on his body right after swimming or showering. He would change many various of lotions, like he would used Eucerin, then switch to Aveeno, to Curel, to shea butter, to coconut oil.  

He finally found his solution - coconut oil. He no longer needs any moisturizing lotions or needing anything to apply after swimming or showering.

Our oldest daughter was born, developed with eczema. We weren't using our brains that time to research holistic approaches/practices. We had our daughter's pediatric doctor to prescribe her medication creme for her eczema. I remembered it took days, days and days for her eczema to go away. As she gets older her eczema isn't severe, again coconut oil is her moisturizing lotion.

Our two boys didn't have any eczemas as their father and oldest sister. Until our last, fourth blessing was born, she had same case as her father/my husband. We took her to our children's pediatric doctor. We were given several different medication cremes, even the last one was steroids. Nothing works. It even made worse on her. She wasn't sleeping well, skins irritating her all day. She is a HUGE water lover, loves to swim, etc. Unfortunately swimming made her skin worse, itchy and red. We wouldn't be able to give her baths regularly, she would bath once a week. I hated to see the pains and sufferings she had. I got to the point where I have had enough. I then decided to take action and RESEARCH.

We also went through new changes with our eating habits by eating healthier, eliminating food triggers and others.  Eliminating wheat, eggs and dairy from our diet helped and improved.  A while later, I researched holistic approaches/practices and immediately like what I was seeing and hearing.

I called and scheduled our first holistic doctor appointment. We were impressed with our holistic doctor, the time she spent with us for appointment and how serious she takes on her patient & explain depth throughout with you. We explained what our lifestyle is like, and what we have done. She listened carefully, taking notes then explained options for us with our daughter's eczema.

Paid our visit and the holistic medications & supplies for eczema treatment for our daughter. Pricey, yes but there's no prices on health! We were excited and put our hope and faith in that this will work.

We started our first journey with holistic approaches/practices. Our Day 1 was June 3, 2013. We did before/after and the progress of treatments we did for her eczema to Day 30 on July 3, 2013. Huge, huge difference.

All we did was castor oil treatment, multivitamins, flaxseed oil, eat clean foods (eliminated more) and using coconut oil as moisturizing lotions.

We'd like share our treatments that may benefit others. 

We brought kids' chewable vitamins that are vegan friendly, tooth friendly, no artificial sweeteners/flavors, no fructose nor sucrose. The best purchase we invested for our kids, especially our daughter with eczema. Children's chewable multivitamins was to help replete vitamins that may be deficient (especially vitamin A, vitamin E, and zinc.) We ordered bulks of them through Amazon. If you are prime member of Amazon, this is worth your investment in your children's health!

We also brought Barlean's Fresh Organic Flaxseed Oil from Whole Foods. Take 1 teaspoon daily, gradually now to 3x week. It helps to decrease inflammation. 

Our holistic doctor gave us this castor oil to decrease toxicity and inflammation, help improve liver and lymphatic system that helps for eczema (can purchase castor oil anywhere.). We put castor oil on flannel cloth then placed on right upper abdomen (over her liver), then hot pad over the oil for 10 minutes. We did it every other day, gradually cut down to once a week. Now once a month.

This is our daughter's recommendation list. We did everything except HMF Natogen as it's not vegan friendly (our holistic dr stated without it can be effective however with HMF Natogen is highly effective.)

The next couple pictures attachment you will see are foods recommendations for healthy foods and help replete vitamins that may be deficient especially vitamin A, vitamin E and zinc, and help for healthy skin & help eczema. 

This is our daughter's Day 1 and Day 30 progress. From June 3, 2013 to July 3, 2013.

As of July 16, 2014, I'm proud to say my daughter's eczema is 100% gone. We still do flaxseed oil (3x week), multivitamins, and coconut oil as moisturizing lotions. She is much HAPPIER! She's happy girl when it comes to swimming! No problems afterwards, no skin irritations or inflammations. She loves bathing and would take baths almost everyday. 

There is NO price on our healths! It's TIME to take charge and take care of your body. You can lead a healthy lifestyle.  

FANTASTIC & AWESOME benefits of being Vegan & eat Vegan foods!

When is the last time the doctor told you to lose weight? Cut back on your carbs? Put you on a recommended diet?

Veganism is NOT expensive, especially when you think of your grocery bills as your health care!! When you think of ALL the doctors visits and pills out there, how much is that diet related? Why on earth would we ever have to invent pills to lower cholesterol when you can just stop eating shit and start exercising??

EAT SUPER FOODS, not supersized foods! Educate yourself with foods, especially most importantly the health benefits!!

Good Carbs -- Bad Carbs

What is good carbohydrate?  What is bad carbohydrate?  Why do we need to avoid bad carbohydrate?  What carbohydrate should I eat?

What's a "GOOD" Carb?

Carbohydrates are an ideal source of energy for the body. This is because they can be converted more readily into glucose, the form of sugar that's transported and used by the body, than proteins or fats can.


There are two types of carbohydrate: complex and simple.


Complex carbohydrates are often referred to as starch or starchy foods. They are found naturally in foods and also refined in processed foods. 

Complex carbohydrates as natural starches are found in:

• bananas
• barley
• beans
• brown rice
• chickpeas
• lentils
• nuts
• oats
• parsnips
• potatoes
• root vegetables
• sweet corn
• wholegrain cereals
• wholemeal breads
• wholemeal cereals
• wholemeal flour
• wholemeal pasta
• yams

Complex carbohydrates as refined starches are found in:

• biscuits, pastries and cakes
• pizzas
• sugary processed breakfast cereals
• white bread
• white flour
• white pasta
• white rice

Simple carbohydrates are also known as sugars.  They also exist in either a natural or refined form.  Natural sugars are found in fruits and vegetables.

Refined sugars are found in:

• biscuits, cakes and pastries
• chocolate
• honey and jams
• jellies
• brown and white cane sugar
• pizzas
• prepared foods and sauces
• soft drinks
• sweets and snack bars.

Simple carbohydrates (sugar) cause tooth decay.



 All carbohydrates form glucose when digested.  Glucose is transported around the body via blood and taken into cells to be converted into energy.  The slower the release of glucose and hormones, the more stable and sustainable the energy levels of the body.  The more refined carbohydrate, the faster the glucose is released into your blood.  This can cause peaks and drops in your blood sugar level and less stable energy levels in the body.

Complex carbohydrates provide a slower and more sustained release of energy than simple carbohydrates.  In their natural form they contribute to long-term good health, appetite control and sustained energy levels.



BAD CARB LIST

• soft drinks
• sport drinks
• fruit drinks
• beer
• french fries
• white rice
• white bread
• white pasta
• Instant Oatmeal
• sugar-sweetened cereals
• bagels
• baguettes
• donuts
• muffins
• potato chips
• pastries
• cookies
• white crackers
• brownies
• cakes
• pies
• candy
• sugar
• brown sugar
• honey

GOOD CARB LIST

• Spinach 
• Kale
• Tomatoes
• Mushrooms
• Beets
• Brussels Sprouts
• Broccoli
• Onion
• Squash
• Artichoke
• Berries
• Oranges
• Tangerines
• Melons
• Mangoes
• Pears
• Peaches
• Low-fat Greek yogurt
• Sweet potatoes
• Peas
• Black beans
• Kidney beans
• Lentils
• Brown rice
• Barley
• Amaranth
• Quinoa
• Whole-grain bread
• Whole-grain pasta
• Vegetables
• Fruits
• Nuts

If you are looking for to lose weight in a healthy way, avoid bad carbohydrate and eat more GOOD carbohydrate.  Eat lots of vegetables and fruits, beans, lentils, and others. Nurture your body good healthy vegetables, fruits, good carbohydrates.

Eat clean, feel amazing, more energized, healthier & BE ACTIVE!!

Your health depends on YOU!

What Plant-Based Nutrition is all about?

Many of you have asked and wondering what plant-based diet are & its benefits. In this blog, I will explain little more on plant-based diet comparing to other vegan/vegetarian diets.



What is Plant based diet?
It's a way of eating based on foods that come from plants and avoiding animal products and highly processed foods.






Some of you asks about what is Vegan? Vegetarians? What is different from plant-based diet?







Vegan is an herbivore, or plant eater, who lives solely on plant products and excludes all animal flesh, including that of poultry and fish, as well as any product made by an animal, such as milk and all other dairy products, eggs, gelatin, and honey. Most vegans typically don't wear clothing or other items made with animal products (such as fur, silk, wool, feathers, or pearls.)

• A vegetarian doesn't eat animal flesh but may consume other animal-based foods like eggs and dairy.  There are several vegetarians.

• Lacto-ovo vegetarians eat dairy (lacto) and eggs (ovo).

• Lacto-vegetarians eat dairy but not eggs.

• Ovo-vegetarians eat eggs but not dairy.

• Flexitarians eat mostly plant-based foods but occasionally eat meat, poultry, or fish, too.

• Semi-vegetarians exclude some meat (usually red meat) but still consume limited amounts of poultry, fish, and/or seafood.

There are several health benefits of a plant-based diet.  There are disease prevention and reversal, weight management, decreased cholesterol levels and improved performance.


Great pictures to learn how to eat plant-based diet/vegan diet. If you need help or learn how to make vegan meal plans, converting into plant-based diet, etc... please feel free to contact me and I'll help you!!

Fruits, Grains, Legumes, and Vegetables chart

The Vegan Food Pyramid

Is Shakeology really worth it? Is it expensive?

 

"Is Shakeology® worth it?", "It's so expensive!", "I can get vitamins and nutrients from other foods, etc.", "Is there any other healthy shake similar to Shakeology®?" and many different questions I've approached from different people on Shakeology®.

If you think Shakeology is expensive, let me show you how it not only can save you money, but it can make you money, while giving you the best health you have ever had.

Shakeology is designed to replace 1 daily meal.  I replaced mine for breakfast, sometimes lunch.  Let's break down the numbers.

Average cost of a meal $5.50 a day - Monthly cost = $165.00

Cost for 1 month of Shakeology =$120.00

Difference = $45.00

If you replace 1 meal a day with Shakeology you will automatically be saving $45 a month.  That’s $45 a month back in your pocket for drinking something that will improve your health, and help you to lose weight, make you feel better, and even look better.

If you are interested in savings and discounts, contact me! 

As for vitamins - do you like popping all different vitamins and taking nutrient supplements to get enough vitamins?  Are you aware how much $ you spend for all different vitamins?  See example below of many different vitamins & supplements you need to get all for one month.

 I want to share the blog from Shakeology that I know you would benefits reading....

 

How Do I Really Know If Shakeology^® Is Worth the Money When Everything Else Costs Less?

 

There are many protein shakes and meal replacements that are less expensive than Shakeology. But comparisons based on the simple "protein shake" or even "health shake" are usually off the mark and don't stack up to Shakeology.

Shakeology was designed for people who want more than protein, and for people who want the health benefits being represented by the ingredients on the label. To really know whether a product measures up to Shakeology, you need to keep some things in mind:

How much is enough?

We are proud of Shakeology's 70+ ingredients. Other shakes will trumpet the number of ingredients they have too. But are the ingredients they are counting actually good for you? Are there any artificial flavors or colors listed in those ingredients? Not in Shakeology!
Are they derived from whole-food sources? They are in Shakeology! Too often the "magic ingredient" has been isolated from the enzymes and phytonutrients that actually make the ingredient useful when consumed.

And does the competition formulate for the synergistic benefits between the ingredients, or just slap together whatever is hot in the media? Shakeology was specially formulated for the collection of ingredients to work together like a symphony; this combination is so effective, some people report dramatic benefits within the first week. Other supplements point to one or two individual ingredients and build a "story" around their superfood attributes.

Protein

Pay attention to a product's protein source or blend. Protein sources like whey protein hydrolysate have been shown to trigger a much higher insulin response in the body. That's not an outcome we would tolerate in Shakeology.

Our protein source is whey protein isolate, which is more than 90 percent pure protein. Plus, Shakeology is loaded with digestive enzymes and lactase—that's the enzyme that breaks down lactose and is found in over-the-counter products like Lactaid^®. Don't confuse whey protein concentrate with isolate. Whey protein concentrate is the least pure form of whey protein made. The benefit of isolate versus concentrate is that the fat has been removed to achieve isolate. The fat in whey protein is what carries toxins consumed by the animal. That's the reason Shakeology can be used by so many people who are lactose-intolerant—because those toxins have been removed through the isolate process.

For our vegan formulation, we use sprouted brown rice protein, not soy. Does the competition use ANY soy in their formulation? Soy protein contains estrogen, mimicking compounds that can interfere with your hormones. On top of that, most of the soy in the marketplace is GMO (genetically modified). These are two important reasons why we don't use soy in Shakeology.

Glycemic index tested . . .

In terms of sugar, many protein shakes contain 1 gram of sugar or less. This is because they are using artificial chemical sweeteners. (Check the label for sucralose, aspartame, or sugar alcohols.) Shakeology's small amounts of sugar comes from natural sources and whole superfoods like coconut flower nectar and luo han guo, which are easily processed by the body and, in fact, have been tested and certified by an independent lab to have a low glycemic index of 24—that's lower than most fruits! (An apple is 36, and an orange is 43.)

What's not in the base, they may suggest you add later

Other shakes don't cost as much as Shakeology at first glance, but they also don't contain the full profile of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for some vitamins and minerals, or whole-food sources of antioxidants, phytonutrients, adaptogen herbs, prebiotics, probiotics, or digestive enzymes. We've seen competitors make you buy a separate vitamin pack for $150 per month! Once you add it up, this is hardly a "good deal," and it's usually hardly even a good product.

To achieve the benefits of Shakeology we've seen, competitors charge between $250 and $335 per month! $120 doesn't seem expensive when you realize all of the benefits Shakeology delivers.

SUMMARY:

Formula: 70+ of the healthiest ingredients from whole-food sources from around the world VERSUS protein, fillers, artificial coloring, and isolated glamour ingredients Winner: Shakeology 

Protein Source: Shakeology's pure whey protein isolate or plant-based sprouted brown rice protein VERSUS soy, hydrolyzed whey, and/or whey concentrate blend
Winner: Shakeology 


Taste: Rich Chocolate, tangy Greenberry, or fruity Tropical Strawberry Shakeology VERSUS chemically-derived, artificially-flavored competition
Winner: Shakeology 


Price: $120 for Shakeology VERSUS—Oops! It's impossible to compare lesser formulations on price. But if you add in all the separate vitamins and flavoring agents the other companies ask you to buy to match the benefits and nutritional content of Shakeology, you would easily spend over $300 every month—that's 2 and half times the cost of Shakeology!
Winner: Shakeology



But the best comparison is results. From weight loss, to reduction in cravings, to regularity, to healthier cholesterol levels, to increased energy levels, to an overall sense of well being . . . We give a bottom-of-the-bag guarantee on Shakeology because we KNOW people will be amazed by how they feel. Shakeology is the winner by a total knock out!



Please watch the video (there's captions on for Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing) on "What Doctors Are Saying about Shakeology^®

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