Spring Allergies, Smooties, Chakra 2

Its been awhile since my last entry, but I have a lot of new info for you followers. First up is Organic Raw Kombucha for the win. This drink comes in many different flavors, my favorite is the multi-green. Kombucha is a probiotic drink that adds many benefits to your overall health. Many people can not get past this drinks taste at first. It has a semi-vinegar like taste. I personally love it!! It has a strong resemblance to a carbonated drink, without it actually being carbonated at all. It is actually fermented. Now don't go getting all grossed out, this drink really is a health elixir. You can either purchase this drink from a health food store, or make your own.

Kombucha boosts the immune system. If you are feeling run down by colds, you need this drink! You can naturally build up your immunity just by having more fermented drinks and foods. Kombucha can increase your metabolism through its many powerful enzymes and beneficial bacteria, which help your body function at its maximum. It is also a natural detoxifier; by adding this beneficial bacteria, your body and most importantly your liver, can be detoxified faster.  Just an added bonus to all the properties listed above is that through detoxification, your body gains more energy. Drink energy drinks often? Kombucha packs many B vitamins that give your body natural energy, no caffeine necessary.



Two is better than one. The smoothie on the left can be made with 2 cups kale, 6 parsley sprigs, 1/2 cup of cucumber, 2 celery stalks, 1 pear, 1/2 inch of ginger, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, and 2 cups of water. This smoothie is great for boosting the immune and digestive system. The smoothie on the right can be made with 2 cups kale, 1 1/2 cups of blackberries, 1 banana, 1/2 cups cooked black beans cooled, 1 ounce of almonds raw, 2 tbsp. of raw cacao, and 2 cups of water.  This smoothie packs the protein, and it tastes just like a chocolate shake. Don't be apprehensive about the black beans, they are completely covered up with the chocolate taste from the raw cacao. If you have children that do not eat any vegetables or fruits, this would be a great smoothie to try with them. Just don't let them see what you are putting in the blender.

So many great things can come from these smoothies. Here are some properties of the foods included: Almonds; they are composed of monounsaturated fats (the good ones), fiber, biotin and vitamin E. They are a heart healthy food as well as blood sugar regulating. Almonds have been proven to lower the risk of weight gain. Even though almonds have a high calorie count they help the body fight hunger through their satiating properties. Raw Cacao: Is one of the most antioxidant rich foods. Cacao supports heart health, balances blood sugar levels, and helps in regulating mood and alertness. It also supports metabolic functioning, and the transportation of oxygen to the blood stream. This is because Raw cacao contains minerals such as copper, zinc, magnesium, chromium, iron, phosphorus, and manganese.

I recently went on vacation and was trying to manage my weight and bloating before having to get in a bathing suit. I used the first smoothie recipe mentioned above to achieve that goal. When I returned from my vacation, I got a cold/allergies. I have been doing many things to combat this annoyance. One of them is adding 1 tbsp. of raw apple cider vinegar to 8 ounces of hot water, and one drop of lemon essential oil. I have been drinking this twice a day, and have started to feel significantly better. The apple cider vinegar helps in stopping a cold in its tracks, and the lemon essential oil is a great source of d-limonene, which supports a healthy immune system. Lemon essential oil can be purchased from me for $14.80. Email me for details cmbeck24@gmail.com

I have also been using these essential oils that can also be purchased from me. Peppermint $28.29, PanAway $42.76, Thieves $44.41, Tea Tree $34.21, and Lavender $30.92.  I have been rubbing peppermint and or PanAway on the back of my neck, behind ears, and on forehead for easy breathing and to reduce sinus pressure and headache. I mix thieves with coconut oil and rub on the bottom of my feet to help with coughing. Lastly Tea Tree and Lavender are mixed together and rubbed on my forehead and outside of nostrils. This acts as a natural antihistamine. I have really been trying to stay away from using any over the counter or prescription remedies. It is hard because we all want that immediate satisfaction of getting better. However, I don't think we realize what we are doing to our body in the long run. We are just adding chemicals and unnecessary junk to our body, and unfortunately it isn't going to thank us later.
 
The last thing I am going to talk about for this post is Chakra 2, which is the sacral chakra, whose focus is the pelvic and hip region.

 I recently took a yoga class that was more so stretching, relaxation, and restoration focused. The primarily focus for the class was the 2nd chakra. We did a lot of positions that open up the hips and pelvic joints. After taking the class, I came home and did some more research on the 2nd Chakra and found an oil that directly relates to this. The essential oil that I diffused and wear frequently as a perfume is Joy. Joy can be purchased from me for $52.30. Joy is an uplifting blend that creates a magnetic energy and brings happiness when diffused. It is composed of the following oils: Bergamot, Lemon, Palmarosa, Ylang Ylang, Rose, Geranium, Jasmine, Roman Chamomile, coriander, and tangerine.

Joy can bring back memories of being loved, being held, sharing loving times, feeling and opening those blocks in our lives where perhaps we have shut down to love or receiving love or love of self. When there is grief, the adenoids and the adrenal glands shut down; Joy opens these glands.