Recent content by FirstBaby2011

Good for you! I'm glad to hear that your baby is doing well. I think if you keep up with your intake, things will be okay.

Does anyone here modify their regimen during their period? My acne flares up worse prior to and during my menstrual cycle. I've heard taking Aleve a few days before your cycle can help prevent flare ups, but does anyone have a different method/solution?

Wow, when I was underweight, Ensure was what my physician recommended as well. Instead of processed meal replacement shakes, I would focus on incorporating lots of healthy fats in your diet. Avocados, nut butters, whole nuts, and using generous amounts of olive oil when cooking may help some. I...

I make a green smoothie almost every morning. I add in a banana, an orange, an avocado, a little water, and about two handfuls of spinach. It's true; you cannot taste the spinach. I understand that some nutrients are lost during the blending process, but this is the quickest and easiest way for...

Greek yogurt is okay. It is difficult for me to eat it plain because it is rather thick for my liking. However, I do like adding it to my morning smoothies to give it a little more texture at times. I've also heard that it's great to use in certain recipes.

When my mother was diagnosed with high blood pressure, she decided to start taking garlic supplements instead of the medication her doctor prescribed her. When she went in for a check up, her blood pressure was down in the normal levels. I am glad that my mother was able to find a more natural...

I believe that there is no simple method to solving my acne problems. I am, however, beginning to understand how my skin responds to various internal and external conditions. Generally, my easily irritated skin seems to respond better to more moisturization and once a day cleansing. Toners and...

I do have a flourishing aloe plant and I need to start taking advantage of its benefits! I would like to start applying it as a nightly mask of some sort. My skin is very sensitive and flakes up easily so I think the added overnight moisture could benefit my skin. Thank you!

In my situation, it would not be. I pay less than $10 for a 50 count bottle of vitamins. An extra $5 a month to spend on healthy foods would not get me very far, unfortunately.

I prefer to get what my body needs from food. However, I do take a daily vitamin as a form of "health insurance". I know there are some days where all of my nutritional needs are not met for one reason or another. I am also borderline anemic so taking a multivitamin containing iron brings me...

I use Dr. Bronner's Baby Mild version for washing my hands and as a body wash for my toddler. I used to use it on myself, but I prefer using bar soaps as I can get a better lather. Commercial liquid soaps were drying my hands out terribly, but putting about one tablespoon of this castile soap in...

This is an interesting thread! I have never tried tooth soap, but I make my own toothpaste composed of baking soda and coconut oil. The taste is something to get used to, but it actually leaves my teeth feeling cleaner than commercial toothpaste.

Well, now I want to purchase homemade soap. I always thought that I was "safe" buying and using plain Ivory soap, but apparently Ivory isn't so plain anymore. I suppose I should have known better though.

This is interesting information. I am mostly interested in apple cider vinegar for my persistent acne problems. However, can anyone explain the difference between consuming apple cider vinegar as opposed to white vinegar? Is it just that it's more palatable or more calming to the stomach?

I agree with getting your iron levels checked. I had constant fatigue and shortness of breath doing the simplest tasks. It turns out my iron levels were really low and the doctor prescribed a multivitamin with iron for my anemia. It took me a few months to get my iron levels back to a normal...