Health Food Store is Now Open / Ask me your health question…

involutionaryinvolutionary sun diego Posts: 143
edited September 16 in All Encompassing Trip
Hi I’m katie :)

I am a holistic health practitioner/ HHP with an emphasis in herbalism.  Ask me anything in regards to your health and I will do my best to help you with natural solutions / preventative care.  I studied herbalism for 7 years and body work for 2. I’m versed in different modalities. I’m developing my practice and website, but in the meantime I figure  taking care of the community is a good place to start.

one question ar a time…

I hope I can help ~ just lmk. :)
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  • involutionaryinvolutionary sun diego Posts: 143
    I’m a big fane of keeping things easy. 

    I’ll start with a morning routine.

    The first thing you drink in the morning when you wake up is very important. Your cells in your GI are thirsty. It’s very important that you drink something alkalinising. Lemon water is the easiest choice. Alkaline foods are also great for arthritic conditions. Acidity erodes tissues over time.

    Watermelon is a great alkaline food. 

    There are many ties to the gut / brain relationship including: improving mood & neurotransmitters / synapses, Juicing in the morning on an empty stomach is one of the best things you can do to improve your overall health. 

    I’ve helped many people (including people with crohn’s disease) manage their symptoms via alkaline juicing in the morning. It’s always the first thing I talk with people about when improving overall health.

    So go ahead drink your coffee but first - try a big glass of lemon water or even better start juicing. Heal your gut and it will literally start healing you from the inside out.
  • LoujoeLoujoe Posts: 9,585
    Keep the pointers coming. Thx. I get all my news and info from here only :/

  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,211
    why does it hurt when I pee?

    j/k
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  • involutionaryinvolutionary sun diego Posts: 143
    Loujoe said:
    Keep the pointers coming. Thx. I get all my news and info from here only :/

    Ok loujoe no problem.
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,326
    Wobbie said:
    why does it hurt when I pee?

    j/k
    Someone was going there....
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • LoujoeLoujoe Posts: 9,585
    Wobbie said:
    why does it hurt when I pee?

    j/k

  • Jason PJason P Posts: 19,138
    What does a big glass of lemon water consist of besides the obvious?  I'm talking lemons vs. lemon juice and the ratio to water.
  • covered in blisscovered in bliss chi-caw-go Posts: 1,332
    What's a good, basic, morning juice recipe using easily available, low cost ingredients? Can a large batch be made & drank throughout the week or is it best to use immediately? Is the hype behind mushroom coffee real? Thanks. 
  • LoujoeLoujoe Posts: 9,585
    Someone told me of this tar-like substance. A type of  Himalayan salt. Just a dab is full of minerals. You hear of it?
  • lastexitlondonlastexitlondon Posts: 13,965
    That salt is pink. We use it on food
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  • LoujoeLoujoe Posts: 9,585
    edited July 14
    Yep i knoq what youre talking about. This is the stuff.

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  • lastexitlondonlastexitlondon Posts: 13,965
    Oh
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  • involutionaryinvolutionary sun diego Posts: 143
    What's a good, basic, morning juice recipe using easily available, low cost ingredients? Can a large batch be made & drank throughout the week or is it best to use immediately? Is the hype behind mushroom coffee real? Thanks. 
    Mushrooms are super healthy just make sure they are organic. They are like sponges and absorb their environment. Reishi is like the garlic of mushrooms ~ all around very beneficial.

    Juices last for 3 days max. Best fresh.

    Ingredients I would switch them up seasonally with whatever the market has in stock. Ginger and spinach are always a good addition. Organic coconut water makes a great base and you need to have a base liquid. I love putting chia seeds in mine. Costco sells an organic fruit blend with spinach in the freezer section if that’s your thing. Easy makes it easy.
  • involutionaryinvolutionary sun diego Posts: 143
    Jason P said:
    What does a big glass of lemon water consist of besides the obvious?  I'm talking lemons vs. lemon juice and the ratio to water.
    Not exactly sure what you are asking. Lemon, if juicing the whole fruit, would have the fiber of the whole lemon. This would be the basic difference. Lemons are not only alkaline forming but also rich in Vit C. I use organic lemon juice from Costco for my lemon water in the AM. Some people find it be beneficial 
    to drink lemon juice with warm water and a splash of Apple Cider Vinegar. 
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,113
    I’m a big fane of keeping things easy. 

    I’ll start with a morning routine.

    The first thing you drink in the morning when you wake up is very important. Your cells in your GI are thirsty. It’s very important that you drink something alkalinising. Lemon water is the easiest choice. Alkaline foods are also great for arthritic conditions. Acidity erodes tissues over time.

    Watermelon is a great alkaline food. 

    There are many ties to the gut / brain relationship including: improving mood & neurotransmitters / synapses, Juicing in the morning on an empty stomach is one of the best things you can do to improve your overall health. 

    I’ve helped many people (including people with crohn’s disease) manage their symptoms via alkaline juicing in the morning. It’s always the first thing I talk with people about when improving overall health.

    So go ahead drink your coffee but first - try a big glass of lemon water or even better start juicing. Heal your gut and it will literally start healing you from the inside out.

    For more quite some time, I often start my day with a cup of coffee.  Earlier this year I read something that reminded me that water is the best thing to start off the day with.  I read that and thought, OK,  that intuitively makes sense, so I start with water, then hit the coffee.
    And then recently a friend told me about mimosa- not the alcoholic drink, the herb, Mimosa pudica.  She mentioned it helps with anxiety.  Well, I figured, I might have to try that.  Years of smoking pot didn't help, quit that.  Xanax addiction sure as hell didn't help, quit that.  Drinking helps, but I have a low tolerance for alcohol, so that only helps a little and I don't drink a lot.  So I'm trying mimosa.  Day three, no change, but still giving it a shot, three droppers full in water per day.
    So I'm interested to hear what your take is on mimosa- how much to take, how often, how effective, how long before it starts helping.  I'm a bit of a skeptic, and after so many years of dealing with anxiety, I'm not expecting miracle cure.  In fact, I balk big-time when ever I hear "miracle cure".  Nothing lasting comes easily.  But am open-minded enough to give something a try.
    Thanks in advance.
    "A pessimist is simply an optimist in full possession of the facts."
    -Edward Abbey















  • involutionaryinvolutionary sun diego Posts: 143
    edited September 16
    brianlux said:
    I’m a big fane of keeping things easy. 

    I’ll start with a morning routine.

    The first thing you drink in the morning when you wake up is very important. Your cells in your GI are thirsty. It’s very important that you drink something alkalinising. Lemon water is the easiest choice. Alkaline foods are also great for arthritic conditions. Acidity erodes tissues over time.

    Watermelon is a great alkaline food. 

    There are many ties to the gut / brain relationship including: improving mood & neurotransmitters / synapses, Juicing in the morning on an empty stomach is one of the best things you can do to improve your overall health. 

    I’ve helped many people (including people with crohn’s disease) manage their symptoms via alkaline juicing in the morning. It’s always the first thing I talk with people about when improving overall health.

    So go ahead drink your coffee but first - try a big glass of lemon water or even better start juicing. Heal your gut and it will literally start healing you from the inside out.

    For more quite some time, I often start my day with a cup of coffee.  Earlier this year I read something that reminded me that water is the best thing to start off the day with.  I read that and thought, OK,  that intuitively makes sense, so I start with water, then hit the coffee.
    And then recently a friend told me about mimosa- not the alcoholic drink, the herb, Mimosa pudica.  She mentioned it helps with anxiety.  Well, I figured, I might have to try that.  Years of smoking pot didn't help, quit that.  Xanax addiction sure as hell didn't help, quit that.  Drinking helps, but I have a low tolerance for alcohol, so that only helps a little and I don't drink a lot.  So I'm trying mimosa.  Day three, no change, but still giving it a shot, three droppers full in water per day.
    So I'm interested to hear what your take is on mimosa- how much to take, how often, how effective, how long before it starts helping.  I'm a bit of a skeptic, and after so many years of dealing with anxiety, I'm not expecting miracle cure.  In fact, I balk big-time when ever I hear "miracle cure".  Nothing lasting comes easily.  But am open-minded enough to give something a try.
    Thanks in advance.
    I don’t have experience with Mimosa pudica.
    from my personal experience ~ herbs
    that are cut and sifted are best in a tea /simmered long for (stems & roots) or overnight. Infusion in water or steeped for leaves and
    flowers. You would take it everyday multiple times a day.This honestly would require some type of lifestyle change. Brewing tea (hot or cold) requires a daily ritual AM / PM. It’s possible to heal on a deep cellular level.

    My personal suggestion would be to take something stronger Ann extra ion if the herbs in capsule form. You can take a medicinal dose by following the directions on the bottle:

    Adrenal 
    Health by Gaia Herbs

    https://a.co/d/gZ2gDDe

    adaptogen herbs (which this formula has tons of) go into your body and help your body achieve balanced homeostasis. The longer you take it the more you are healing your cells. These are “do no harm” herbs. There is no risk with taking long term or multiple times a day (as the directions suggest) - so I’m told…

    Lastly for “in the now” anxiety, what I take is Soumd Sleep. The dosing for sleep is 3 capsules ~ I would take 1. It cuts the noise. 

    https://a.co/d/cylhlxf

    For anyone still reading this it’s also good to note that sleeping pills will literally cut your life spam incredibly. Get off them now and take sound sleep by Gaia herbs as your alternative. If you are still having a hard time sleeping try an addition of Adrenal health Night time formula. This is something you would want to take long term as your cells heal from the damage of the extra strong  pharmaceuticals.

    https://a.co/d/gEW7Nvk

    i know I am touting Gaia Herbs but honestly for a strong extraction that’s been tested for purity and strength - there is no competition.

    as far as the mimosa pudica aka shame plant (it’s common name) if it’s local to your area and abundant I would harvest accordingly and steep or summer . 

    I hope this helps. 💫
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  • involutionaryinvolutionary sun diego Posts: 143
    I would also like to say that healthy comes in all shapes & sizes. ✌🏽🤟🏽🤙🏽
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,113
    brianlux said:
    I’m a big fane of keeping things easy. 

    I’ll start with a morning routine.

    The first thing you drink in the morning when you wake up is very important. Your cells in your GI are thirsty. It’s very important that you drink something alkalinising. Lemon water is the easiest choice. Alkaline foods are also great for arthritic conditions. Acidity erodes tissues over time.

    Watermelon is a great alkaline food. 

    There are many ties to the gut / brain relationship including: improving mood & neurotransmitters / synapses, Juicing in the morning on an empty stomach is one of the best things you can do to improve your overall health. 

    I’ve helped many people (including people with crohn’s disease) manage their symptoms via alkaline juicing in the morning. It’s always the first thing I talk with people about when improving overall health.

    So go ahead drink your coffee but first - try a big glass of lemon water or even better start juicing. Heal your gut and it will literally start healing you from the inside out.

    For more quite some time, I often start my day with a cup of coffee.  Earlier this year I read something that reminded me that water is the best thing to start off the day with.  I read that and thought, OK,  that intuitively makes sense, so I start with water, then hit the coffee.
    And then recently a friend told me about mimosa- not the alcoholic drink, the herb, Mimosa pudica.  She mentioned it helps with anxiety.  Well, I figured, I might have to try that.  Years of smoking pot didn't help, quit that.  Xanax addiction sure as hell didn't help, quit that.  Drinking helps, but I have a low tolerance for alcohol, so that only helps a little and I don't drink a lot.  So I'm trying mimosa.  Day three, no change, but still giving it a shot, three droppers full in water per day.
    So I'm interested to hear what your take is on mimosa- how much to take, how often, how effective, how long before it starts helping.  I'm a bit of a skeptic, and after so many years of dealing with anxiety, I'm not expecting miracle cure.  In fact, I balk big-time when ever I hear "miracle cure".  Nothing lasting comes easily.  But am open-minded enough to give something a try.
    Thanks in advance.
    I don’t have experience with Mimosa pudica.
    from my personal experience ~ herbs
    that are cut and sifted are best in a tea /simmered long for (stems & roots) or overnight. Infusion in water or steeped for leaves and
    flowers. You would take it everyday multiple times a day.This honestly would require some type of lifestyle change. Brewing tea (hot or cold) requires a daily ritual AM / PM. It’s possible to heal on a deep cellular level.

    My personal suggestion would be to take something stronger Ann extra ion if the herbs in capsule form. You can take a medicinal dose by following the directions on the bottle:

    Adrenal 
    Health by Gaia Herbs

    https://a.co/d/gZ2gDDe

    adaptogen herbs (which this formula has tons of) go into your body and help your body achieve balanced homeostasis. The longer you take it the more you are healing your cells. These are “do no harm” herbs. There is no risk with taking long term or multiple times a day (as the directions suggest) - so I’m told…

    Lastly for “in the now” anxiety, what I take is Soumd Sleep. The dosing for sleep is 3 capsules ~ I would take 1. It cuts the noise. 

    https://a.co/d/cylhlxf

    For anyone still reading this it’s also good to note that sleeping pills will literally cut your life spam incredibly. Get off them now and take sound sleep by Gaia herbs as your alternative. If you are still having a hard time sleeping try an addition of Adrenal health Night time formula. This is something you would want to take long term as your cells heal from the damage of the extra strong  pharmaceuticals.

    https://a.co/d/gEW7Nvk

    i know I am touting Gaia Herbs but honestly for a strong extraction that’s been tested for purity and strength - there is no competition.

    as far as the mimosa pudica aka shame plant (it’s common name) if it’s local to your area and abundant I would harvest accordingly and steep or summer . 

    I hope this helps. 💫

    Thanks for info. 
    I'll keep pursuing info on mimosa, and will let you know if I gain good results.
    "A pessimist is simply an optimist in full possession of the facts."
    -Edward Abbey















  • involutionaryinvolutionary sun diego Posts: 143
    brianlux said:
    brianlux said:
    I’m a big fane of keeping things easy. 

    I’ll start with a morning routine.

    The first thing you drink in the morning when you wake up is very important. Your cells in your GI are thirsty. It’s very important that you drink something alkalinising. Lemon water is the easiest choice. Alkaline foods are also great for arthritic conditions. Acidity erodes tissues over time.

    Watermelon is a great alkaline food. 

    There are many ties to the gut / brain relationship including: improving mood & neurotransmitters / synapses, Juicing in the morning on an empty stomach is one of the best things you can do to improve your overall health. 

    I’ve helped many people (including people with crohn’s disease) manage their symptoms via alkaline juicing in the morning. It’s always the first thing I talk with people about when improving overall health.

    So go ahead drink your coffee but first - try a big glass of lemon water or even better start juicing. Heal your gut and it will literally start healing you from the inside out.

    For more quite some time, I often start my day with a cup of coffee.  Earlier this year I read something that reminded me that water is the best thing to start off the day with.  I read that and thought, OK,  that intuitively makes sense, so I start with water, then hit the coffee.
    And then recently a friend told me about mimosa- not the alcoholic drink, the herb, Mimosa pudica.  She mentioned it helps with anxiety.  Well, I figured, I might have to try that.  Years of smoking pot didn't help, quit that.  Xanax addiction sure as hell didn't help, quit that.  Drinking helps, but I have a low tolerance for alcohol, so that only helps a little and I don't drink a lot.  So I'm trying mimosa.  Day three, no change, but still giving it a shot, three droppers full in water per day.
    So I'm interested to hear what your take is on mimosa- how much to take, how often, how effective, how long before it starts helping.  I'm a bit of a skeptic, and after so many years of dealing with anxiety, I'm not expecting miracle cure.  In fact, I balk big-time when ever I hear "miracle cure".  Nothing lasting comes easily.  But am open-minded enough to give something a try.
    Thanks in advance.
    I don’t have experience with Mimosa pudica.
    from my personal experience ~ herbs
    that are cut and sifted are best in a tea /simmered long for (stems & roots) or overnight. Infusion in water or steeped for leaves and
    flowers. You would take it everyday multiple times a day.This honestly would require some type of lifestyle change. Brewing tea (hot or cold) requires a daily ritual AM / PM. It’s possible to heal on a deep cellular level.

    My personal suggestion would be to take something stronger Ann extra ion if the herbs in capsule form. You can take a medicinal dose by following the directions on the bottle:

    Adrenal Health by Gaia Herbs

    https://a.co/d/gZ2gDDe

    adaptogen herbs (which this formula has tons of) go into your body and help your body achieve balanced homeostasis. The longer you take it the more you are healing your cells. These are “do no harm” herbs. There is no risk with taking long term or multiple times a day (as the directions suggest) - so I’m told…

    Lastly for “in the now” anxiety, what I take is Soumd Sleep. The dosing for sleep is 3 capsules ~ I would take 1. It cuts the noise. 

    https://a.co/d/cylhlxf

    For anyone still reading this it’s also good to note that sleeping pills will literally cut your life spam incredibly. Get off them now and take sound sleep by Gaia herbs as your alternative. If you are still having a hard time sleeping try an addition of Adrenal health Night time formula. This is something you would want to take long term as your cells heal from the damage of the extra strong  pharmaceuticals.

    https://a.co/d/gEW7Nvk

    i know I am touting Gaia Herbs but honestly for a strong extraction that’s been tested for purity and strength - there is no competition.

    as far as the mimosa pudica aka shame plant (it’s common name) if it’s local to your area and abundant I would harvest accordingly and steep or summer . 

    I hope this helps. 💫

    Thanks for info. 
    I'll keep pursuing info on mimosa, and will let you know if I gain good results.
    Please do! Any herbal journey is worth taking. 🌱 
  • Wobbie said:
    why does it hurt when I pee?

    j/k
    It jumped right up and grabbed your meat.
  • involutionaryinvolutionary sun diego Posts: 143
    Wobbie said:
    why does it hurt when I pee?

    j/k
    Most likely a UTI go to the doctor asap it could really damage your kidneys f left untreated. Best to get antibiotics. Start drinking pure cranberry juice. Not the kind with augar but pure cranberry juice you can find at health food stores for $8-$12. I would also take a probiotic or drink fermented drinks like kombucha. Slather some coconut oil on her- pure unrefined, cold pressed organic coconut oil.it has many medicinal benefits -  When it comes to the peepee don’t be a weewee. Go see the doc. 😁
  • involutionaryinvolutionary sun diego Posts: 143
    I’d like to take a moment to talk about acidity. This is what erode away your joints and makes flexibility as we age hard. My teachers taught me about the importance of fish oil or omega oils that youn typically get from eating fish. My preference is actually a vegetarian option chia seeds. The gelatinise in water and that coating is what makes the omegas. That’s the good stuff. You can actually double the dosage of fish oil no probelm. For FDA reasons they keep the disage low but a medicinal dose of fish oil would be twice the amount suggested on the bottle. You can do this for quite some time. If your stools become loose that’s a tall tail sign you have taken too much. It’s important to get one that is third party tested for purity ie Nordic Naturals. Also drinking alkaline water is a wonderful choice. Adding lemon to your water ir alkaline firming fruit also a good option. Don’t underestimate the power of a good grapefruit. Fish oil is great for brain synapses as well.

    The point being acidity erodes your joints - alkalinity and omegas combat that. 

    Take care ~
  • LoujoeLoujoe Posts: 9,585
    Yes. Cool. Thx. Been drinking lemon in water now often. 
    When you say acidity erodes. I'd think lemon is acidic. So why is it good for you? Just curious and only get all my info from this forum. :/

  • involutionaryinvolutionary sun diego Posts: 143
    As with anything - moderation is key. You can overdo it with the lemons. Drinking lemon water in the morning and at night can help with acid reflux while helping your bodies alkalinity.. Another good opti Is alkaline water. Many water stores now sell this in the water filtration system. I fill up my 5 gallon jug and drink this.
  • LoujoeLoujoe Posts: 9,585
    B)
    Thx 
  • involutionaryinvolutionary sun diego Posts: 143
    Lemons are acidic but when the hit your gut they turn alkaline. go figure. 
  • LoujoeLoujoe Posts: 9,585
    Interesting. We are amazing creatures.
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