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Signs of a stressed liver:

fatigue
brain fog
headaches
chronic joint or muscle pain
digestion issues including gas, heartburn, bloating, diarrhea or constipation, and abdominal pain
insomnia
autoimmune diseases
hormonal imbalances like PMS or menopausal symptoms

How do I fix a stressed liver?

The great news is that we can reduce and eliminate these unpleasant symptoms. By reducing our exposure to processed foods and chemicals, along with liver-supportive herbs and foods that support our body’s detox pathways, we can lower our total toxic load, making us feel better and experience more vibrant health and longevity.

Who needs to detox?

If you have any of the above symptoms for a stressed liver, you should definitely consider going through a detoxification program to regain your health and quality of life back. These days, I personally think everyone would benefit from going through a holistic cleanse or detox to reduce our toxic load and help support our liver.

How do I detox?

There are many gimmicky detox programs out there selling pills and products and making big promises to lose weight and feel great. But please be careful, do your research and choose a program carefully. Some programs can be downright dangerous. I recommend looking for a whole foods based detox or cleansing program that helps you transition into a long-term healthy lifestyle.

I personally recommend and can vouch for this 3 week detox program by nutritionist, Mary Vance called Three Weeks to Vitality (find it HERE). I especially like this program because it’s a whole foods based detox plan that focuses on liver supportive real, whole foods and liver cleansing herbs that support our body’s detox pathways. Mary clearly lays out easy to follow directions and guidelines for each week. There’s even meal plans, recipes, lifestyle tips, product recommendations and a wealth of valuable nutrition information. One of my favorite parts is that she teaches how to transition off the 3 week detox program and how to maintain it for LIFE, which is so key to a healthy liver and a healthy, vibrant life.

Have you ever done a detox cleanse before that brought you good results? Let us all know which one you did!

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If you weigh over 200lbs, I bet you already tried the following things before you stumbled upon my blog and read this article.

Counting calories to starve yourself
Tried some demanding fitness programs
Chase from one shiny weight loss program to another

You felt like you are constantly trying to lose weight, making lots of good choices while still getting nowhere.

At this point, it’s not just the looks that bother you. It’s the sweating, the thighs rubbing together, the loss of breath…It’s your health.
It’s not the question do you want to lose weight or not.
You have to lose weight, for the sake of your own health.
Your weight loss journey is harder if you are over 200 lbs.
Your weight loss approach should not be the same as some 20+ girls trying to lose the last 5 lbs to be perfect on the picture.
It’s much deeper than looks and calories.

Instead of sitting on the couch crying and watch the scale hit another high, or looking through the reddit (where people post before and after photos) and get frustrated, let’s look at how we can alter the direction and get back on track with the weight loss battle if you are over 200lbs.

1. Do you have the right knowledge about how your body works?

If you understand your body and why it is adding on weight, it should become much easier to figure out what you need to do to lose the weight and keep it off.
To make it straight forward, a lot of women weight over 200+ lbs gain unwanted weight due to hormones. It rarely has anything to do with calories or exercise.
There are three essential hormones – leptin, cortisol, and insulin.
Leptin is in charge of letting you know when you are too full to eat anymore.
Cortisol is the stress hormone. When you are under stress, it rises to encourage the sugar (glucose) you take in from food into fat.
Insulin is the hormone that manages blood sugar. It transports the glucose to the liver and muscles and stores some as fat in your body.
When these three work together perfectly, you should be in good shape.
But when there is any problem with either one of them, maybe because you eat too much fructose (processed foods and added sugar are the main sources), your leptin level increase too high and it stops sending the “you are full” message to your brain. When your insulin becomes strained, you become insulin resistant, the easiest thing it can do is to store the glucose as fat in your body.
You probably hit all three when you are over 200 lbs.
If you don’t have some chronical disease related to your overweight ( yet), it’s time to get your hormones in check before it’s too late.
You can improve your hormone functionality by eliminating sugary foods, eat more fatty fish, exercise regularly. But the best way to stick with a well-balanced diet.

2. Do you love vegetables?

Probably not your favorite thing.
8 steps to lose weight if you are 200 lbs or more

When you are 200 lbs plus, and you are asked to keep your calorie intake under 1500, (your normal calorie needs probably is above 2000). you could be constantly hungry, your body turns into the starvation mode. Whenever you get the chance to eat, it will try very hard to store the fat in the body for emergency. That’s how our body works naturally. That will make losing weight really hard.
If you don’t want to be “hungry and grouchy” the whole time, the best way to turn this around is to eat vegetables as much as you can.
Vegetables are nutrient dense, full of fiber, and low on calories.
Even you are convinced you do not like vegetables, give it a try. There are a lot of options.
Trying to be open minded, but don’t force yourself to eat it.
This is the tip you can try – pick out one new veggie a week or a day, cook in different ways. Always eat them raw does sound boring.
If at the end of the week, you still don’t like it, stop eating it. Move onto the next one.
A lot of time, you might find you actually do like a bunch of different veggies. You just don’t like the one type of cooking your mom always did when you were as a kid – boiled to death and soggy with no seasoning.

3. Drink more water.

Our bodies are mostly comprised of water. When our bodies don’t have enough water they can’t work as efficiently and our organs switch gears to help each other out.
You should drink 8-10 cups of water at least. You will need more when you are 200 lb or more.
When you start to drink this much water you quickly find yourself going to the bathroom more. That’s a good thing because it gives your body more opportunities to flush out toxins.
More water also means more oxygen flowing throughout your body. Increased oxygen leads to increased blood flow meaning faster metabolism and more energy for you.
Ever eat a heavy lunch and just crash in the afternoon? Drink more water and you’ll find that afternoon crashes quickly disappear.
Don’t take this wrong. Soda drink is not water, it is condensed sugar. It will make things worse. Drink water infused with fruits and vegetables.

For example, I use Brita Everyday Water Filter pitcher to remove the odor in my tap water, I also like to add some lemon slices and drink it the first thing in the morning after getting up. It’s part of the morning routine. It’s very refreshing, keeps me energized and helps to suppress my appetite until lunchtime.

4. Plan your meal ahead.

Planning your meals ahead can help you restructure your life and make the healthier choice easier.
For example, it’s Friday evening after work. You had a hard day and you are hungry, grumpy, and tired. You know you will make the easiest choice available at the moment:
If you have not thought ahead, as though it’s a surprise that you have to feed yourself every day. You might either figure out a healthy meal to make, probably have to swing by the grocery store and pick up ingredients, come home, prep everything and cook.
Or, you could order delivery.
Honestly, if I were you, I probably will order delivery.
Because it’s easier.
But if you have a plan prepared, it is previously decided that dinner is chicken fajitas. There’s chicken thawing in the fridge and the veggies are washed, chopped, and ready to go. There’s no tough decision to make at the moment.
Plus, it’s faster to just make the fajitas. You probably will not order delivery.
I’ve used this strategy a lot to make healthier choices.
I used to eat a ton of chips. When I decided to lose weight, I have to cut back the chips. So I decided to not buy them when I do grocery shopping. When I really wanted them I would have to go to the store and buy a single serving.
That’s a lot of work for like 10 potato chips.
This strategy drastically reduced my chip consumption. Shifting the regular structures of your life in this way could allow you to use your laziness as an advantage. If you make unhealthy choices too much work, you are WAY less likely to choose them.

5. Find your thing for exercise.

Our body is designed to move. Nowadays, most of us have desk jobs which make it really hard to be active if you don’t schedule time out for exercise.
With the weight over 200 pounds, being active becomes more challenging.
That’s why you need to find the thing you love doing it.
I bought a treadmill years back imagining I would be running/walking on it like what you see in the treadmill commercial, but it ended up in my garage full of dust and never turned on after the first few months. From that, I knew I hate running mindlessly on treadmills. Even the personal trainer strongly recommended it, I never felt good about it.
It’s really hard to force yourself to do it if you don’t like it. If you started, you probably won’t continue to do it very long.
But losing weight needs consistency in the long term, especially when you are over 200 lbs.
Trying different things until you find your thing and fall in love with it. You will stick with it.
Not everything you experiment with has to work, but some things you try just might.
I started with walking accidentally. I enjoy it very much. So I start walking 30 minutes every day to 1 hour, 2 hours when the weather permits.

I started practicing yoga 8 years ago and found my love in it.
After trying different types of yoga in various studios with different teachers, learning the yogic energetics, eastern and western philosophy and anatomy training, I finally created the Tone Up in 30 Days Power Yoga and use it for my daily yoga practice at home. It helps me keep in shape and gives me more energy to get through my day.
If you are interested in yoga practice and want to use yoga to help you lose weight, you can check it out HERE.

It can save you the expensive studio membership and commute frustration. You can learn what I’ve learned in the past 8 years in just 30 days!

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I use honey for a LOT of health-related things. Honey is one of the best all-around home remedies you need to keep on hand in your home. Sore throat? Cough? Skin issue? Infection? Bug bites? There are SO many things you can use honey as a remedy for! Here is info for you about the natural healing powers of honey and how I use it in my life. I hope to inspire you to try this easy and versatile sweet and popular remedy in a variety of ways too.

Besides some great honey remedies and recipes, have you ever thought about how bees actually make honey? I'll explain that here, too!

There are many, many ways to use honey for healing. In fact, honey has been used for centuries, with known references as far back as 2400 B.C. Here are a few ways we can use honey in our modern times:

1) Decongestant Syrup Made With Honey

Honey is the perfect medium for creating a powerful natural decongestant that really works. This is because it can be used as a menstruum to help extract the powerful chemicals in the herbs used. 

This sinus inflammation relieving decongestant packs not only the healing properties of honey, but combines with plant and spice powers for the best decongestant ever. In fact, I have friends ask me to make this for them many times each year---but it's so easy, you can do it yourself!

The thing about using honey is that honey contains antibacterial properties. This alone gives you a reason to buy that raw honey and use it! 

Here is the recipe for my decongestant made with honey and spices. **This is the BEST decongestant I’ve ever used in my life.

2) Honey as a Facial Mask & to Wash Your Face

This is not really a healing action....except that honey can help with skin irritations and even acne. Yep! Crazy, right? 

It’s pretty amazing how soft your face feels after washing with honey. Don’t believe me? Give it a try! I was skeptical too….until I gave it a go.

To wash your face, just take a tablespoon of honey, and massage it onto wet skin for a few minutes. Rinse well! To make this wash even more powerful, add a bit of cinnamon to the honey. The cinnamon helps increase circulation and also provides some exfoliation. 

To make a facial mask, just apply some honey (with cinnamon if you like) thinly to your face, and allow it to sit for about 10 minutes or so. Rinse well with warm water.  

3) Honey as a Sore Throat Soother

Honey is excellent for coating inflamed and swollen throats caused by illness or allergies. If you combine it with other herbs that have antibacterial and healing properties, you'll have a wonderful sore throat remedy. 

Here's how to make lemon infused honey, and once you try this, you'll want to have it on hand all the time! You can also infuse your honey with Thyme, for an even more antibacterial throat soother. 

Just take a teaspoon once to several times a day and enjoy! You can also add it to herbal tea or warm milk. 

4) Raw Honey Boosts Your Immune System

There are a couple ways using raw honey (not heat treated or pasteurized) can boost your immune system. 

The first way is through the components of the plant nectars the bees use to make the honey. These contain compounds that help keep us healthy! This is because the chemicals from the plants are naturally included in the bees’ honey, just like infusing the herbs.

The second way is that a special bacteria called Lactobacillus kunkeei is found in the raw honey of honey bees. This bacteria actually kills off other strains of bad bacterias. This is a very simple explanation, but you can find out more in this detailed article from GreenMedInfo. 

5) Use Honey as a Wound Dressing

Honey has been used to help heal wounds for thousands of years! In fact, there has been a great deal of clinical research done on honey as a wound dressing and for healing wounds that proves honey is definitely an exceptional natural remedy.

Honey is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and immune-stimulating. Here is some of the clinical evidence for using honey as an effective wound dressing in this article from Wounds Research.

You might also be interested in how to stop bleeding fast, which discusses natural hemostatics (blood clotting agents).

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We can easily say that lemons are one of the healthiest fruits on the planet. Agree? Share you thoughts in the comment section. Lemons are loaded with healthy nutrients and can provide many health benefits.

You can use the amazing lemon for many different things, but did you know that you can also use it as a weight loss aid?

The answer is YES! Ladies and gentlemen, you’ll be shocked when we tell you that this weird, lemon diet will help you lose up to 22 lbs in just 15 days. It’s very simple – you just have to drink a mixture of lemon juice and water, every day on empty stomach. Yes, you need to drink this 2-ingredient mixture immediately after you wake up.

One more thing, before we star – this lemon diet will detox your entire organism and help you lose weight. Just follow the weight loss plan for 2 weeks and get ready to be amazed by the results.

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Mix 1 cup water with juice of 1 lemon and drink it in the morning, on empty stomach.
Mix 2 cups water with juice of 2 lemons and drink it in the morning, on empty stomach.
Mix 3 cups water with juice of 3 lemons and drink it in the morning, on empty stomach.
Mix 4 cups water with juice of 4 lemons and drink it in the morning, on empty stomach.
Mix 5 cups water with juice of 5 lemons and drink it in the morning, on empty stomach.
Mix 6 cups water with juice of 6 lemons and drink it in the morning, on empty stomach.
Mix 10 cups water with juice of 3 lemons and drink it in the morning, on empty stomach.
Mix 6 cups water with juice of 6 lemons and drink it in the morning, on empty stomach.
Mix 5 cups water with juice of 5 lemons and drink it in the morning, on empty stomach.
Mix 4 cups water with juice of 4 lemons and drink it in the morning, on empty stomach.
Mix 3 cups water with juice of 3 lemons and drink it in the morning, on empty stomach.
Mix 2 cups water with juice of 2 lemons and drink it in the morning, on empty stomach.
Mix 1 cup water with juice of 1 lemon and drink it in the morning, on empty stomach.
Mix 10 cups water with juice of 3 lemons and drink it in the morning, on empty stomach.

NOTE: this is very important for you to remember. The lemon-water mixture should be consumed all at once. Ladies and gentlemen, if you have any difficulties in drinking it all at once, you can drink as much as you can and leave the rest of the mixture for later. Make sure you drink this mixture one hour before your breakfast.

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You know that blueberries are delicious and that they are good for you. But, as you grab a handful of berries to bite into, do you pause to think of the potential benefits of blueberries?

In fact, researchers have left no stone unturned when it comes to assessing the benefits of the nutrient-dense super berries. From delaying signs of aging to aiding weight loss, studies indicate that these ‘little blue dynamos’ hold the key to better skin, hair, and health.

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Caution

Blueberries generally do not cause any side effects. However, those with underlying health conditions should check with their medical practitioner before adding blueberries to their diet.

Blueberries also lower the level of blood sugar in diabetics, so the consumption of berries should go hand in hand with monitoring for signs of hypoglycemia.

It is advised that women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consume blueberries in moderation, as the risks posed in consuming larger amounts is not known yet (1).

Amazing Benefits Of Blueberries

Skin Benefits

Hair Benefits

Health Benefits

Skin Benefits

The key to healthier skin lies in overall good health. It has been proven that consumption of blueberries helps with several skin conditions and its topical application has been touted as the cure for damaged or acne-prone skin.

1. Helps Fight Signs Of Aging

The presence of free radicals in the skin can cause severe skin damage. It can cause early signs of aging, such as wrinkles, dry skin, and age spots. The appearance of varicose veins and spider veins are other signs associated with aging. Varicose and spider veins are dilated blood vessels that are close enough to the skin to be visible. The skin may look splotchy due to weakened vessel walls.

Why Does It Work

Ingesting blueberries helps in reversing the signs of aging. A superfood, blueberries are rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are molecules that inhibit the oxidization of other molecules. Oxidization is the loss of electrons in a molecule, which results in the production of free radicals. They can damage, or even destroy, cells completely. Antioxidants react with free radicals and prevent them from causing damage. A cup of wild blueberries has up to 13,427 antioxidants, including Vitamin A and C, as well as flavonoids (2).

The phytochemicals and antioxidants found in the fruit help to neutralize the free radicals, which prevents further damage. They are also helpful in strengthening blood vessels and healing broken capillaries (3).

How To Use

Blueberries can be used as a substitute for chemical-based skin care products. A toning mask using blueberries, used once a week, can significantly reduce skin damage.

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What You Need

- Steamed blueberries, crushed
- 3 tablespoons yogurt

What You Have To Do

Combine the crushed blueberries with the yogurt using a blender.
Apply the mask and keep in on for 20 to 30 minutes.
Rinse with warm water and pat dry.

As the skin ages, dryness, wrinkles, and loss of elasticity are inevitable. But blueberries can help reverse the damage caused. The yogurt in the pack moisturizes, and the lactic acid present in it exfoliates dead skin cells.

2. Prevents And Cures Acne

For those with skin that is prone to acne, blueberries can help you achieve blemish-free skin.

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Why Does It Work

Blueberries have a high concentration of salicylates, which is the salt of the salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is widely used in topical acne treatment products. Its ability to remove dead skin, open clogged pores, and act against bacteria makes it a very effective treatment for acne (4).

How To Use

A blueberry pack can be used to fight acne.

What You Need

Mashed blueberries
Few drops of lemon juice
A teaspoon of honey

What You Have To Do

Mix the mashed blueberries with the lemon juice and the honey.
Apply it on your face – you may apply it to your whole face or just the affected areas.
Keep the pack on for about 20 minutes.
Rinse it off with lukewarm water.

The application of this pack, once a week, can reduce the occurrence of acne and remove blemishes. It also helps in controlling the excess oil on skin.

Caution

Blueberry helps in clarifying skin, as does lemon. This face pack can cause dryness, which makes the use of a moisturizer a must post application.

Salicylate sensitivity is associated with the intake of blueberries. Those sensitive to salicylate, ingesting blueberries can cause side effects such as headaches or gastrointestinal problems.

3. Provides Fiber

It is common knowledge that fiber is an integral part of a well-balanced diet. Blueberries, rich in fiber, not only keep your digestive system healthy, but also help you get healthier skin.

Why Does It Work

Fiber helps expel yeast and fungus from your body in the form of excreta (5). This prevents them from being excreted through your skin, which might result in rashes and acne.

Benefits Of Blueberries For Hair

Being an abundant source of Vitamin B and proanthocyanidins, blueberries are extremely beneficial for hair.

4. Facilitates Hair Growth

Blueberries help to stimulate the growth of hair due to the presence of the chemicals proanthocyanidins.

Why Does It Work

Hair is composed of dead cells called keratin. Hair growth occurs when the dead cells are pushed out by the hair follicles because of the production of new cells. It occurs in three stages – growth or anagen, cessation or catagen, and rest or telogen. Proanthocyanidins, chemicals found in blueberries, stimulate hair growth by accelerating the transition from telogen to anagen (6).

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How To Use

Using a hair mask can help promote hair growth.

What You Need

A handful of blueberries
Olive oil

What You Have To Do

To make the mask, blend both the ingredients.
Apply to hair, concentrating on the roots.
Rinse using warm water after 20-30 minutes.

Caution

Blueberry is a clarifying ingredient, and when used in large amounts, can cause excessive dryness. For hair that is inherently dry, using blueberries sparingly and adding honey to the hair mask is recommended.

5. Prevents Premature Graying

Graying hair is associated with aging, where the hair loses its pigment. Although there isn’t any conclusive data as to how premature graying occurs in certain people, genes and Vitamin B12 deficiency are said to be the primary factors.

Why Does It Work

Vitamin B12 deficiency causes a condition known as pernicious anemia, of which gray hair is a symptom (7). This condition can be reversed by partaking sufficient amounts of the vitamin, of which blueberries are a good source.

Benefits Of Blueberries For Health

Blueberries have been categorized as a superfood because of all the health benefits they offer. Many researchers recommend that blueberries should be included as a part of a well-balanced diet. They are a good source of Vitamin C, a cup of blueberries providing about 25% of your daily requirement. They are low in calories, one serving or 148 grams of blueberries containing 84.4 calories. The total amount of fat in a serving is 0.5 grams, with absolutely no saturated fats present in them. They are also rich in dietary fiber, about 3.6 grams per serving.

6. Aids Weight Loss

Blueberries are rich in fiber and low in calories, which make them the ideal snack to have in-between meals for those who are seeking to lose weight.

Why Does It Work

Your body cannot digest fiber, which is why it is a crucial element in your diet. Blueberries are rich in soluble fiber, which are the type of fiber that dissolves in water. Soluble fibers slow down the process of digestion, which in turn keeps you feeling full for a longer period of time (8).

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How To Use

Blueberries can be easily incorporated into your diet. For those who might not be too fond of having them raw, a blueberry smoothie is easy to make and very healthy to have.

What You Need

1 ½ cup unsweetened yogurt
1 ½ cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
A natural, no-calorie sweetener such as stevia

What You Have To Do

Blend all the ingredients in a food processer until smooth.
Serve immediately.

7. Fights Against Cholesterol

Recent research has indicated that blueberries help lower cholesterol levels.

Why Does It Work

Blueberries contain a compound named pterostilbene, which helps cells break down cholesterol (9).

8. Improves Binocular Vision

There have been several studies that have been undertaken to find a link between blueberries and vision. Researchers have come to the conclusion that blueberries have negligible impact on night vision but they do improve binocular vision significantly.

Why Does It Work

The reason blueberries improve binocular vision is due to the presence of anthocyanins, flavonoids that are present in them. Anthocyanins have vasoactive properties, which mean that they dilate the blood capillaries present in eye muscles which leads to improved blood circulation and better vision (10).

9. Reduces Risk Of Cardiovascular Diseases

An increased consumption of blueberries has been linked to improved cardiovascular health. This is, once again, attributed to anthocyanins that are present in blueberries (11).

Why Does It Work

Anthocyanins help in the dilation of blood capillaries as well as the break-down of cholesterol that may clog arteries. This helps reduce the possibility of a heart stroke (12).

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Signs of a stressed liver:

How do I fix a stressed liver?

Who needs to detox?

How do I detox?

Why drink these drinks at night?

1. Chamomile tea

2. Lemon tea

3. Lemon and ginger tea

1. Do you have the right knowledge about how your body works?

2. Do you love vegetables?

3. Drink more water.

4. Plan your meal ahead.

5. Find your thing for exercise.

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Amazing Benefits Of Blueberries

Skin Benefits

Hair Benefits

Health Benefits

Skin Benefits

1. Helps Fight Signs Of Aging

Why Does It Work

How To Use

What You Need

What You Have To Do

2. Prevents And Cures Acne

Why Does It Work

How To Use

What You Need

What You Have To Do

3. Provides Fiber

Why Does It Work

Benefits Of Blueberries For Hair

4. Facilitates Hair Growth

Why Does It Work

How To Use

What You Need

What You Have To Do

5. Prevents Premature Graying

Why Does It Work

Benefits Of Blueberries For Health

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