Another successful trip to the dentist! For those who have not read my earlier posts, I was facing a toothless mouth from gum disease, bone loss and decay and completely turned things around very simply by taking calcium supplements, flossing, rinsing and cleaning between teeth twice a week with 1% hydrogen peroxide solution and brushing with Tooth Soap.
I have to say I was a bit worried this time. Continue reading
Posted in dental, general, supplements
Tagged bone loss, calcium, cavities, check-up, dental, dentist, enamel, gum disease, hygiene, periodontal, Tooth Soap
I’m one of the lucky ones in a fairly secure job on a decent wage, but with the current state of the economy, I save money where I can. I’m always amazed by the price differences in skin care. It’s very easy to get caught up in the marketing hype, after all, who doesn’t want perfect youthful wrinkle free skin forever? But, if you have a skin condition that is caused by something in your diet, even the most expensive skin creams won’t work. Read on for tips on how to take care of your skin and health and save money too! Continue reading
Posted in anti-aging, dental, exercise, general, Getting Healthy, nutrition, reading, skin, water
Tagged chinese medicine, coconut oil, credit crunch, dermalift, massage, save money, skin care, water filter
It’s been many more than 8 weeks and, although I got stuck somewhere in week 5, I’ve seen some good results with this program. I’ve added and increased a number foods like garlic, ginger, tofu and green tea. The walks have been harder to keep up in the winter with the cold, rainy and dark UK days, but I’m doing what I can. I have lost some weight (although I wasn’t trying to) and I have a lot more energy.
What has been life altering, are the breathing exercises and the introduction to Chinese Medicine. Continue reading
Posted in Getting Healthy
Tagged acupuncture, chinese medicine, diet, Dr. Weil, eye exercises, garlic, meridians, Stephen T. Chang, weight loss
Over the past six months we have seen prices of just about everything go up. If your like me you’ve been looking for ways to offset some of these rising costs. I’ve found cheaper insurance, I’ve been leaving the car at home and I’m shopping at the cheap grocery stores, buying bulk and taking advantage of sales. I’ve also changed my skin care regime! No more pricey lotions and potions. For the past two months I have used nothing but coconut oil mixed with a bit of almond oil on my skin. Continue reading
Posted in anti-aging, general, skin