Quinoa The Super Food

Quinoa is a grain crop used for its seeds.  It is delicious and extremely healthy.

Quinoa is gluten free.  Quinoa is high in protein and fiber!  It  contains a lot of nutrients.

Health benefits of Quinoa

`Helps cure type 2 diabetes

`Helps people who suffer from vascular health issues

`Helps people with sluggish metabolism

`Helps people who suffer from migraines

`Quinoa promotes overall good health

There are many dishes that use Quinoa. The the simplest is to use it as side dish to replace less healthy grains or starch rich foods.  i will be posting a video on how I easily make quinoa ...shortly.


Forbes names Quinoa a superfood and it notes 7 important reason why. 

Check out that article here:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/juliewilcox/2012/06/26/7-benefits-of-quinoa-the-supergrain-of-the-future/




Stay Healthy, 

Cyndi 

The scare, anemia & Triennial Neuralgia

The scare

There I was tears streaming down my face... I was in so much pain.  I am a tough girl when it comes to real pain but this was from screaming to silent in toe curling agony.   My husband finally convinced me to go to the hospital.  It was April 5, 2014 and I ended up in two hospitals.  I had frequent and sudden shooting pain.  It was an electric shock like pain that was going to my brain, face structure down to my teeth.  Even my skin felt the pain.  To make that story short, I was diagnosed with Triennial neuralgia.  

That wasn't the scare...  

   Triennial neuralgia  is scary and considered one of the most painful illnesses, but it was my blood count levels that scared me.

 I am severly anemic.  I've suffered with it for a very long time but I was 1 point away from needing a transfusion... That's  

according to my last blood test(April 5, 2014). It  sucks and I certainly don't think or act on it as much as I should.  Anemia is fairly common but the serverity of my situation is far from common or normal .   

  This is why this blog is so important to me.  It is a motivating tool for health and I find comfort in helping others.   

It's time to hold myself accountable and you are going to help me!  Thanks in advance!  ;).  If you or anyone one you love and care about suffers from anemia please follow me.  :)  

P.S Thank to my medication for Triennial neuralgia, I've found that the episodes are becoming fewer and less painful.  

If you or someone you know suffers from anemia please follow me on this blog.  I'll be making many post on information, help, recipes, and tips weekly.  

   XOXO,

Cyndi 

  

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The Anemic Diaries; Entry 1

                                       Written 12/2014
Dear World,

I am Cyndi and I am Anemic...  Not the type of Anemic that is quickly over come with some over the counter vitamins...  The kind that has doctors perplex for years... The kind where blood work, blood transfusion and  iron infusions  have become frequent and a normal part of my everyday life.

I've written a few articles but thy were impersonal.  My goal here is to write about the different symptoms, treatments, and personal experience while  I journey through this aspect of my life.  I can't seem to find a place where people express  pains, concerns, and discuss treatment in a diary.  I also will share my lab results and advice.



Quick Overview: 

Update

This post isn't really about Holistic Eating but I figured I'd Share one of the reasons I have not been posting as much on here.


I been working on my online store. CreatingWonderland.net creatingwonderland.net
Please check it out and tell a friend.  Check often as I will add new products and designs monthly.
You can Add my other blog for the latest news and deals.
http://xoxocyndi.wordpress.com

XO
Cyndi 

Super Sale; Melatonin Gummies

Puritans Pride has been having pretty amazing sales lately.

I just bought 6 bottles of Melatonin for $15 USD

Pretty awesome considering about 1 bottles of gummy Melatonin usually cost $10-15 USD

How to test your Vitamins

As a small eater and someone with anemia I rely on vitamins to help me get my nutrients.   They are extremely important and I've become very selective

There is a lot that goes into finding your own balance of nutrients.  Once you know what vitamins you are deficient in you need to test what brand or type is best for you.  The best way to get vitamins and minerals is through fresh organic raw food.  Then vitamins are used to supplement your diet.
There are many forms, liquid, chews, gummies, tablets, gel capsule, and soft capsules.

For me gummy and soft gel capsules work the best.  My body has an easier time breaking the gummy apart and absorbing its content then a tablet.   Not all my vitamins are gummies but most of them are.  


How to know if you're absorbing your vitamins?
There are many 3 test I take when I want to know if my vitamin is actually working..

1. How do I feel?
I take a  step back and observe how I feel after taking any supplement...
Most vitamins that work for me give me a lot of energy,  If I don't see an energy boost or mood boost then I  assume its not working for me.

2 Test: disintegration test.

3. If my urine is bright yellow then  I know my body didn't absorb all of those vitamins.

Here is a link to the at home disintegration test: https://www.consumerlab.com/results/hometest.asp

One very important thing to keep in mind that excessive use of vitamins are harsh on your body and can lead to liver disease and even liver failure.

More to come on this subject including reviews on specific brands and vitamins and my own vitamin regime.

What would you like to know about vitamins?


Stay Healthy,
Cyndi 

Tea Tree Oil For Dogs

3 ways to use Organic Tea Tree Oil for your Pets

1. Prevents Chewing on themselves
2. Added to Doggy conditioner or shampoo for its anti fungal and antibiotic properties
3. As a nice fragrance while dry brushing



Sorry for the quick and late entry this week.  My little baby had surgery yesterday.

She's doing ok today. Thanx to Spring Mills Vet Hospital and extra <3 from="" her="" london="" nbsp="" p="" sis="">
Here's Bebe yesterday <3 nbsp="" p="">

No Excuses. Tips and tricks to staying on track.

1. Plan out your meals 

2. Prepare and portion out your meals for in at least 3 day intervals. So tyat even when you are busy you can eat healthy. 

3. Make it health fun.  Go picking your veggies and fruit at your local farmer's Market. 

4. Follow health food blogs ;) like this one. 

5.  Move- move your body as often as you can.  Take the stairs.  Walk or bike your way to your destination when possible. 

6. Journal, keep a health journal to remind you whats working.m

7. Revise your routine as you go to better suits you and your life style

8. Have access to easy raw food 

9. Convert your friends or family for support and accountability. 

10. Don't force your life around cooking.  Do incorporate cooking or preparing fresh foods to your daily life.  

11. Set Goals. 

12. Zzzzzz Sleep, try to get as much sleep as your body needs. 

13. Quench Your Thirst, drink as much water as you can. 

 

6 Herbs for Digestive Health

 6 Herbs that improve the functions of your digestive system

1-Ginger

2-Cinnamon 

3-Spearmint   

4-Fennel 

5-Chamomile

6-Marsh mallow root

* Ginger-  Ginger is one of the most powerful natural foods for your entire digestive system.  It is known to be used for all digestive illness and discomforts.  Raw ginger or fresh ginger can be consumed in many dishes and drinks.  My favorite way to consume ginger is as tea with honey and lemon. 

*Fennel is use to treat heartburn, intestinal gas, blotting, soothes muscular lining in the digestive tract, colic 

Cinnamon isn't just a delicious spice used in pumpkin pie ;) Cinnamon is used to heal/ cure  IBS, stomach bug, and candida yeast infections  in your gut. 

Spearmint is often used to heal/cure  upset stomach and adult colic. 

*Oils in Chamomile are beneficial for relieving upset stomach , IBS, and colic. 

*Marsh Mallow Root has anti inflammatory properties that improve digestive health. It is often used to cure/heal peptic ulcers, enteritis,  and colitis. 

Sponsored reviews

To the companies or people who send me products,    

I  would like to say, Thank you!  I have to admit its almost like Christmas when I do recieve products.  Its always a pleasant surprise, but I can not give you credit or refrence your buisness if you dont tell me who the product is from. 

Please enclose the following information if you would like your buisness refrence in the review 

Name of company or website, email, store location and any other information you would like me to disclose to my readers.  

If your a reader and sent me a product to try or as a gift, id love to bevable to thank you so please send me a note with your mail or address. 

Thanx a bunch, 

-XO Cyndi 

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Healing Through Art

I justvwanted to share with you all the way i use Art to cope with life and loss.   I strongly believe in art as a holistic healing tool for the mind,  creating after a loss is very important to me and one June 21, 2014, our family suffered a great loss when my grandfather pass.  I have an art and illustration blog where i post art and photography related creations or blog.  .   

Please click the link below for the full post. 

http://xoxocyndi.wordpress.com/2014/06/30/in-memory-of-francisco-alvarez/

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Kashi® Cookies, Oatmeal Dark Chocolate

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I will also be updating my websites, Honeybabie.com & xoxo.photography 

Twitter: XOXOCyndi

Stay Healthy 

Top 5 Vitamins for people who suffer from Lupus

Vitamin A 

People who suffer from Lupus often have skin problems like, malar rash  on the face, and photosensitivity.  Vitamin A also known as retinol is very important for healthy skin and soft tissue.  Vitamin A should be taken with vitamin D.  

Foods high in Vitamin A: sweet potatoes, kale, carrots, butternut squash, lettuce, red potatoes, tuna fish, and mango. 

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12is very important for everyone!   People who suffer from Lupus can benefit from vitamin B12 for many reasons.   Vitamin b12 can help with stress, immune boost and energy.   

Foods high in vitamin b12: shell fish, beef liver, mackerel, and eggs.  

Vitamin C

Many people who have lupus suffer from iron deficiency or anemia.   Vitamin c helps the body absorb iron.  Vitamin c also repairs body tissue. 

Foods high in vitamin c: Orange, tangerines, lemons, strawberries, and red bell peppers.  

Vitamin D

 Studies show that people who suffer from lupus but have 

higher levels of vitamin D surfer less lupus symptoms 

than those who have less.Vitamin D is free!  

You can get your daily recommended does of 

vitamin D by letting the sun shine on you for 5 minutes :)

unfortunately one of the lupus symptoms 

is photosensitive.  In that case leafy greens 

such as organic spinach can help you boost your 

vitamin D levels. Lupus sufferers also experience bone pain or arthritis.   Vitamin d also helps the body absorb calcium which fortifies bones.  

Foods high in vitamin d: 

 Cod liver, caviar, salmon, fish oils, eggs, camembert cheese, mushrooms& soy. 

Vitamin E

Vitamin E  can help people who suffer from lupus  because it is an antioxidant.  Vitamin E neutralizes the free radicals that cause havoc and  damaging tissue.    

Foods high in Vitamin D 

Almonds, tofu,  avocado, sunflower seeds, butternut squash and 

pumpkin