Mama had a baby and it’s head popped off!

Benefits of Dandelion Root

I have recently been doing more research on herbal supplements. Dandelion is one of the top healing foods to boost antioxidants and cleanse the liver.

It’s benefits include diuretic action (which in common terms means you eliminate extra water retention). It is high in potassium, calcium and vitamin K. It can also help with constipation.

It helps detox the liver by supporting fat digestion and also helps balance blood sugar naturally which in turn can help with overall weight loss.

I found a dandelion root tea that I like to drink twice a day. The roots of the herb used to make coffees and tea. The flow flowers over the herb can make a delicious wine. The leaves are vitamin rich but slightly bitter and are often used in cooking.

Who knew that “Momma had a baby and it’s head popped off” was such a powerful supplement for our bodies?

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Angela in Body, Diet, Nutrition, Supplements, Whole Food 2 Comments

Magic Eraser!! For my face??? Really?

I remember when I first saw the advertisement for Mr Clean’s Magic Eraser on TV —I was pumped and I actually ran out a bought some. To my surprise they did really work! I even found on PINTEREST that I could cut them up and put them in my toilets to keep them clean. (That ended when my husband told me that they were getting stuck and making our toilets run non stop –MY BAD).

So what if there really was a Magic Eraser for all the fine lines and sagging creases on my face? Sounds too good to be true but I found one!!

Let me first start by saying that I HATE multi-level marketing companies. I hate being invited to parties and feeling forced to buy a friend’s product. I’m sick of hearing about Arbonne and Mary Kay and I cringe when I hear that a product is sold that way! If it’s so great-? why sell it in a shady pyramid scheme?

So imagine how I felt when my friend/coworker Michelle told me that she was using a new product when I told her that her face was glowing and looked amazing. She proceeded to tell me she was using Nerium that she bought from a friend thru a MLM company. I wrote it off immediately.

However, I did agree to try it for a week for free on the condition that I would take before and after pictures and give it back after a week had passed. I also only agreed because it was made from all natural products and is derived from the oleander and aloe vera plants. It actually was discovered by accident doing research for cancer therapies. It contains NO PARABENS or GLUTEN —-which as you know, are major toxins and hormone disruptors.

I tried it for that week and was really surprised. Here are my pics from just 7 days—-and I think you can agree that in just one week—alot of the fine lines seen in the top picture are gone. My saggy top eyelids actually look a little better (I will admit that I saw a plastic surgeon and it would cost me $5K to fix up those buggers)–so I am sticking with this for the time being in order to avoid botox and surgery—Besides, who has the time to do all that? I need something quick and easy and this night cream is just that.

Anyway—I just thought I would share this product that I do really like –If you want to learn more about it–you can go to—————– angelahenriksen.neriumproducts.com

I promise not to try to oversell or hassle you with any emails etc!!!! I just think the shit works!

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Angela in Body 4 Comments

Vitamin K 101

Recently, I have been recommending a Vitamin K2 supplement to those of you with risk of osteopenia (bone thinning) or osteoporosis (bone loss). I thought I would share a few of the basics on why I think this supplement is essential.

Vit K basics:

In nature, Vitamin K comes in two forms. Vitamin K1 is found in free leafy vegetables

Vitamin K2 is found in organ meats, egg yolks and dairy products.

Vitamin K is essential in manufacturing blood clotting proteins. In addition, it plays a vital role in keeping calcium in the bones instead of in the arteries.

The majority of research has been done on Vitamin K1 and its role in clotting ( all you coumadin/warfarin users are well aware of this). Clinical trials show that Vitamin K2 is an important inducer of osteoblasts ( the bone building cells) Recent studies show that Vitamin K2 may be as effective as prescription drugs in reducing the incidence of bone fracture in post menopausal women.

The nitty-gritty:

1. Calcium is essential for good health. However, Vitamin K2 is an important regulator of calcium and can prevent aberrant calcium metabolism in the body leading to cardiovascular disease.

2. Insufficient Vitamin K2 leads to decreased bone mineral density which causes osteoporosis and cane actually increase the risk of heart disease.

3. Studies in Japan show that Vitamin K2 in can substantially improve osteoporosis when given in prescription form or in the dish NATTO which is rich in K2

4. Even small amounts of K2 helps fight heart disease by keeping calcium out of the arteries and preventing plaque.

Optimal amounts of Vitamin K2 are still under investigation but it seems that roughly 180-200 micrograms may be helpful. It is estimated that 80% of Americans do not get enough K2 in their diet which is similar to the deficiency of Vitamin D we are now seeing here in America

Foods Containing Vitamin K2

Fermented foods such as natto or veggies fermented with a starter culture of K2 –Note miso and tempeh are not high in K2

Grass-fed organic animal products

Goose liver pate^‘

Certain cheeses such as Brie and Gouda (75mcg/ounce)

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Angela in Body, Diet, Nutrition, Whole Food 2 Comments

Liver Detoxification

Steps to Detoxify the Liver

Step 1

Remove toxic substances from the diet –this includes sugar, grains, processed foods, and especially conventional meat and dairy (these are loaded with antibiotics and hormones that will completely disrupt your GI system) These set up a perfect storm to create a leaky gut.

Step 2

Add detoxifying herbs to your diet

Milk Thistle 100mg twice a day

Turmeric 500mg twice a day

Step 3

The liver is said to hold toxic emotion according to Ancient Chinese medicine. Specifically the liver holds, anger, resentment and frustration. Many suggest writing down people in your life that you hold these emotions towards and work on forgiveness. A counselor may be helpful with this.

Another practice that may be helpful is practicing Gratitude by writing down things you are grateful for on a daily basis

Step 4

Consume Liver (Yep–I said liver)

Famous physicians Dr. Gerson and Weston A. Price studied this and found that consuming liver on a regular basis is excellent at detoxifying the body

You can buy local chicken livers at your farmer’s market and throw them in the crock pot with chicken breasts, celery, carrots, onions and vegetables

If you just can’t bring yourself to eat real liver, you can buy desiccated liver at your local health food store

Step 5

Drink warm or room temperature water with fresh lemon as an early morning detox

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Angela in Diet, disease, Nutrition, Whole Food Leave a comment

Depression Sessions

Did you know that birth control pills will deplete your stores of zinc, magnesium, and B vitamins which could lead to hypothyroidism or depression?

Did you know that statin drugs deplete your coenzyme Q10, selenium and vitamin D and Bam you have migraine and leg cramps.

Even coffee is a mugger of magnesium. Alcohol depletes thiamin (B1).

Basically, a lot of the foods and medicines (even over the counter) are robbing our bodies of essential nutrients needed to make important neurotransmitters (feel good chemicals) in our bodies. It’s no wonder that 7% of the population is on anti-depressant meds and that prescriptions written for these meds have skyrocketed since 1998.

These are just a few of the things you will learn if you sign up for the Free –“Depression Session” put together by underground wellness.com.

There are 22 medical doctors, naturopaths, nutritionists and bestselling authors that reveal the root causes of depression and what to do about it. They start Sunday morning and are absolutely free to sign up for.

I’ve listened to them all and there is some amazing information in here! I’ll be posting more now that the chaos of the last few weeks of school is over and try to highlight some of the big points for you.

Go to http://www.thedepressionsessions.com

For more info —go to the previous Thyroid Sessions post as well

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Angela in Diet, Mind, Spirit Leave a comment

Fat Flush Water

Ingredients per 8 oz serving

Water
1 slice grapefruit
1 tangerine
½ cucumber, sliced
2 peppermint leaves
Ice – as much as you like

Directions
Wash grapefruit, tangerine cucumber and peppermint leaves. Slice cucumber, grapefruit and tangerine (or peel). Combine all ingredients (fruits, vegetables, 8 oz water, and ice) into a large pitcher.

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Angela in Uncategorized Leave a comment