Herbal Catalog A Fast Guide To Using Herbs

Hey everyone, and welcome back to my blog. With the new year almost upon us, I pray everyone has been wearing a mask and staying safe. Today, we are going to go over different vital points and herbs that can help. Think of this post as a reference guide to herbs.

Always consult with your do it or trusted physician if you have any concerns before changing your regular diet or taking new supplements.

You are the sole authority over your own body. These statements are not medical advice and are not regulated or approved by the FDA or any other certifying agency. This product is not meant to cure a disease or act in any medical capacity. Always consult with your doctor if you have any concerns. I am just a Humble herbalist and juicer trying to help heal the world.

Table Of Contents:

Immune system / Anti-inflammatory / Stress relief / Hair-Skin-Nails/ Joints-Bones-Body/ Muscles/ Organ-Body function / Digestive / Allergies / Detox / Antioxidant- Heart health / Brain-Migranes / Energy / Sleep

Immune System:

Vitamin C – Immune boosting and helps manage High blood pressure as well as prevent Iron deficiency

Vitamin B12 – Immune System building, Cognition, Brain health and Boost energy

Vitamin B –Complex – Immune System building, Cognition, and Brain health

Full Spectrum Minerals – Immune System Health, High in Vitamin D, and is High in Vitamin B7

Elderberry Syrup – Immune System Booster, High in Antioxidants, and helps tame inflammation

Echinacea – Immune System booster, Improves Blood sugar, and helps with Inflammation

Goldenseal – Immune System booster, Antibacterial, Anti-Inflammatory, and helps with sinus infections and Indigestion

Garlic – Immune System booster, Lowers Cholesterol, and fights colds and flu, and reduces heart disease

Ginger – Immune System booster, helps with digestive aide, and treats nausea and Help with morning sickness

Beta Glucan – Immune System booster, great source of fiber, reduces high cholesterol and improves skin conditions like eczema

Oil of Oregano – Immune System booster, lowers cholesterol, helps treat yeast infections, and improves gut health

Ashwagandha – Can be used as an immune tonic safe for everyday use. Good for stress relief

Chinese Golden thread – Purify’s blood, detox, & immune system repair

Turkey tail mushrooms – The natural antiviral and anti-fungal qualities of this mushroom support the body in fighting off viruses infections. This includes a range of health problems, from the common cold and pneumonia to E. coli, Herpes, and HIV. They also are said to have anti-cancer properties

Anti-Inflammatory:

Turmeric – Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, and May help improve the symptoms of depression and arthritis

Molecularly distilled fish oil/Krill Oil/Cod Liver Oil – May help with arthritis, fibromyalgia, brain, mood/depression, and heart health

Wobenzym – May help as a Anti-inflammatory, and with joint health, environmental toxins, blood clots, and heart health

Zinc – Used as an Anti-inflammatory, May be used as an immune system booster, free radical fighter, and May help with hormonal imbalance

CBD Oil – Anti-inflammatory, cell regeneration, cancer help

Cannabis with THC, Indica & Sativa – Used as an Anti-inflammatory, cell regeneration, and systemic restoration

Resveratrol – Protects cells from free radical damage, inhibits the spread of cancer, especially prostate cancer, lowers blood pressure, keeps the heart healthy and improves elasticity in blood vessels, normalizes anti-inflammatory response, Helps prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Stress relief:

Passionflower – It’s a sedative; the German government has approved it for nervous restlessness. Some studies find that it can reduce symptoms of anxiety as effectively as prescription drugs. It’s often used for insomnia

Hair, Skin, & Nails:

Silica – Strengthen’s hair growth and May prevent damage

Biotin – Stimulates keratin, and can increase follicle growth / For skin will help with any B7 deficiency

Magnesium Oil – Can be ingested or applied to the skin to keep skin hydrated, reduce pain and strengthen teeth

Emu Oil – Can be ingested ( capsules) or applied to the skin to moisturize your face, body, and skin. May decrease inflammation and improve scars

Lavender Oil – Helps with scars, stress, skin irritation and fungal infections

Coconut Oil – Helps with skin reducing wrinkles, good for oil pulling, on skin may clog pores, full of antioxidants

Tea Tree Oil – Helps with skin blemishes, can be used in a DIY hand sanitizer, works to treat acne and acne scars, and Help with nail fungus

MSM – Helps with skin health, helps strengthen hair, and with inflammation

Joints/Bones/Body:

Glucosamine Chondroitin – Used to treat osteoarthritis (OA), and used as an Anti-inflammatory

MSM – Used as an Anti-inflammatory, Helps with connective tissues, scar tissue, Skin, muscles, and newly discovered help for getting over the flu faster

L-Glutamine – An Amino Acid that improves protein metabolization

Calcium – Helps improve bone strength and development

Feverfew – Prevention of migraines & headaches, arthritis, reduce fevers, muscle tension, and pain; helps lower blood pressure, lessen stomach irritation, stimulate the appetite, and to improve digestion and kidney function. It has been indicated for colitis, dizziness, tinnitus, and menstrual problems

Kratom – Used to lower blood pressure, relieve pain, boost metabolism, increase sexual energy, improve the immune system, prevent diabetes, ease anxiety, help with addiction, eliminate stress, and induce healthy sleep

Ceylon cinnamon – Lowers blood sugar levels, reduces heart disease risk factors, a high source of antioxidants, contains anti-inflammatory properties, protects heart health, fights diabetes, helps defend against cognitive decline & protects brain function, may help lower cancer risk, fights infections & viruses, protects dental health & freshens breath naturally

Potassium – Used to relief from stroke, blood pressure, heart and kidney disorders, anxiety, and stress, as well as enhanced muscle strength, metabolism, water balance, electrolytic functions, and nervous system

Muscles:

Chamomile – Used to heal muscle pain and soreness, helps with insomnia and restlessness

Tart Cherries – Used as a muscle relaxer, anti-inflammatory, & antioxidant

Peppermint – Used as a muscle relaxer for backaches, leg pain, & tension headaches

Cayenne Pepper – Reduces muscle pain, stiffness, & inflammation

Epsom Salt: Relaxes the nervous system, removes toxins, & helps with pain and inflammation

Valerian – Helps with muscle spasms, may help treat insomnia, headaches, and anxiety

Arnica – Used as an anti-inflammatory & improves blood circulation

Lavender – Reduces pain and swelling, helps calm the mind & helps with inflammation

Passion Flower- Helps with muscle spasms & joint pain. Rich in nutrients and antioxidants, It may always be used for stress, insomnia, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Raspberry Leaf Tea – Used for muscle pain & cramps, also rich in nutrients and antioxidants. Supports healthy menstruation and tones the uterus

Magnesium oil – Topical for muscle pain & cramps

Organ/Body Function:

Milk Thistle – Supports liver health, promotes skin health, may improve allergic asthma symptoms, and may reduce cholesterol. (great for hangovers)

Chromium Picolinate – An essential mineral that you absorb from the foods you eat. Some people take a supplement as a complementary and alternative therapy to help a chromium deficiency control blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol, or lose weight

Dandelion – Supports kidney health, may reduce cholesterol, may lower blood pressure, and may help with weight loss

Cayenne – May lower blood pressure, help with a metabolism boost, and may lower cholesterol

Bilberry -Helps if you have diarrhea, eye problems, varicose veins, poor circulation, and even cancer

Apple Vinegar Cider -Helps lower diabetes, treat cancer, heart health, high cholesterol, and weight loss

Resveratrol – Protects cells from free radical damage, inhibits the spread of cancer, especially prostate cancer, lowers blood pressure, keeps heart-healthy, and improves elasticity in blood vessels. Normalizes anti-inflammatory response, Helps prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Digestive:

Digestive enzymes – Helps with digestive health and also inflammation

DGL – Licorice Root Extract that aids digestion and treats stomach complaints, including heartburn and indigestion

Probiotics – Helps with gut health, has an immune system booster, and a good bacteria

Marshmallow root tea – Treats cough and colds. It may act as a pain reliever, aid in digestion, or be used as a diuretic

Slippery Elm – Used against diarrhea and an intestinal and rectal coating to eliminate viral and bacterial infections

Allergies:

Quercetin – Used for natural antihistamine (seasonal allergies and allergic reactions)

Nettle Stinging Leaf (tea) – Used for allergies

Detox/Antioxidant/Radiation:

Vitamin C – Used as detox and immune system booster and repair

DMG (N-Dimethylglycine) – Improves oxygen utilization, detoxification, cell protection, immune system modulation, and physical performance

Glutathione – Used as a super antioxidant for stress and used for injuries

King Chlorella – Cleaning out environmental toxins/heavy metals

Iodine (liquid kelp) – Protection against radiation

Beet Root – Used as a body detox

Antioxidant, heart health, anti-aging:

Green Tea – Full of antioxidants, may also reduce bad breath and may help with heart disease

Activated Charcoal – Used as full body detox, works through the digestive tract and whitens teeth

Bentonite Clay – Used as a heavy metal detox, treating oily skin and acne and detoxifying the skin

Diatomaceous Earth – Used as a heavy metal detox, helps treat constipation and be used as an exfoliator

Cilantro -Rids heavy metal in the body, may lower anxiety, lower blood sugar, and help prevent a UTI (Urinary tract infection)

Organic Citrus peels – Rich in fiber, vitamin c, folate, calcium and can be used a metal detox

Spirulina – A powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, may reduce blood pressure and detox heavy metals

Oil of oregano -A powerful antioxidant used to purify the blood, detox, & repair the immune system.

Echinacea – A super herb used to purify the blood, detox, & repair the immune system

Depression/Brain/Migraines:

Vitamin D – May help with mental health, used as an immune booster, used for scar healing, and keeps muscles healthy

Lithium Orotate –Used as a mood stabilizer, used to help with anxiety and for cluster headaches

Vitamin B-6 – May improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression, promote brain health, and treat PMS symptoms

Magnesium – May help with migraines, keep blood pressure regularly and keep bones healthy

Glutathione -May help with migraines, may reduce stress, and may help fight against autoimmune diseases

Molecularly distilled fish oil – May help with symptoms of depression, removing heavy metals and other toxins

St. John Wort –  May help with symptoms of depression and decreases nervousness and tiredness related to depression

B2 – May help with migraine symptoms, also helps break down proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

Energy:

Pantothenic Acid – Filled with (Vitamin B-5) It’s necessary for making blood cells, and it helps you convert the food you eat into energy

Eleuthero root – Increases energy and reduces fatigue, also may manage menopause

Sleep:

Melatonin – Used as a sleep aid

Valerian – Used as a sleep aid, also promotes relaxation and reduces anxiety

Chamomile -Promotes relaxation and used sleep aide, also so may help with PMS symptoms

Tart Cherry Juice – Used for sleep help, also used to treat gout and illness prevention

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Financial Wellness

Wellness is becoming more aware of the choices you make for a balanced life. Wellness is the pursuit of continued growth and balance in the seven dimensions of wellness. Today we are learning about Financial Wellness.

If you are new here check out the series! Don’t forget to subscribe, comment and like.

https://humblesoullifeofajuicer.wordpress.com/2021/06/02/health-and-wellness/

https://humblesoullifeofajuicer.wordpress.com/2021/07/02/learning-about-health-wellness/

https://humblesoullifeofajuicer.wordpress.com/2021/07/17/spiritual-wellness/

https://humblesoullifeofajuicer.wordpress.com/2021/08/01/environmental-wellness/

https://humblesoullifeofajuicer.wordpress.com/2022/09/23/social-wellness/

https://humblesoullifeofajuicer.wordpress.com/2022/09/25/occupational-wellness/

Financial Wellness  is a state of being in which you can meet current and future financial obligations, feel secure in your financial future and make choices that let you enjoy life. It is being in a situation where you control your day today or month to month finances while having the freedom and security to deal with financial emergencies and still stay on track to meet your longterm financial goals.

The four elements of financial wellness

Steps to Achieving Financial Wellness:

Develop a plan to live within your means

Creating an emergency cash reserve (and creating – in advance – your household definition of “emergency”)

Eliminating debt and build good credit

Understand the basics of debt, investing, risk retirement planning and taxes

Use a budget and stick with it / Use a spending tracker

Check your credit report annually for errors

Consider using cash to help with any budgeting issues

Keep credit usage below 30%

Rebalance your investment portfolio each year

Financial wellness at work

Click to access 201408_cfpb_report_financial-wellness-at-work.pdf

To examine your financial wellness, start with these considerations: 

Are you prepared for an emergency? 

What’s your attitude towards money? How does talking or thinking about money make you feel? 

Do you have short-term and long-term financial goals? 

Do you have a budget? Do you stick to it? 

What’s your retirement plan? 

What’s important and not important?

The benefits of financial wellness:

Less stress

Increased innovation and creativity

Harmony between work and life

Better performance at work

For more information

https://www.opploans.com/oppu/articles/what-is-financial-wellness/

Weight Watchers Fact or Fiction

Hey everyone, today we are learning about weight watchers. Weight watchers is a points system weight loss program that calculates your personal nutrition needs based on your height, weight, age, and activity level. Your assigned daily points are designed with the goal of tracking what you eat. Every food as a point value members are instructed to use the allotted points per day, without going over or under.

When I was growing up weight watchers was everywhere from tv shows to movies everyone knew about it. Known as a wellness brand but do they really cover all the bases. Some would like to think that deep down its just another diet that sucks people dry. In 2018 weight watchers rebranded as WW International with a new moto wellness that works.

With over 4.7 million people subscribed and a spokesperson like Auntie Oprah it would seem like they have some secret to success. In my opinion with benefits like online support in the form of dietary advice, dieting tools, a database of food/recipes, fitness videos and workout routines keeps people coming back. Weight watchers has also made a partnership with Headspace to provide guided meditations and provide more mental health content. In my opinion most of the hype comes from the celebrities they sign these deals with but the question to ask is are they really following the diet?

Pros and Cons

Pros:

Weight watchers does not restrict the types of food a person can eat

Community based program may be helpful if you need support during lifestyle change ( meetings happen in person/online)

Weight watchers provides meal planning, recipes, and workout suggestions on its app

Cons:

Plans offering support are more expensive

Members must keep track of every item they eat or drink ( counting may seem tiring)

It’s easy to put back on the weight

Food can become a number, which can lead to a disordered relationship with food / Can encourage binge eating

Bad foods have higher foods

Frequently asked questions about Weight Watchers

How much weight can you lose weight on weight watchers?

Members can expect to lose 1-2 lb per week. A person’s success with Weight Watchers can vary depending on how closely they follow their plan, how often they attend WW meetings, and whether they stick to their plan during the maintenance period after reaching their weight loss goal.

The cost?

The Digital plan starts at $3.38/week ($13.52 per month). This plan is for people who basically want to do the program on their own. 

The Digital 360 plan starts at $4.61/week ($18.44 per month). This plan contains all of the features of the Digital plan, and is for those who want more guided support. 

These prices were documented back in 2021 but prices have said to change according to there website.

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The Keto Diet

Hey everyone, happy Monday! Today we are learning about the famous keto diet. The ketogenic diet is a very low carb, high fat diet that shares many similarities with the Atkins and low carb diets.

What foods can you eat?

You can eat nuts, seeds, full-fat cheese and other dairy products, plain Greek yogurt, non starchy and fibrous vegetables, oils, along with smaller amounts of meats, eggs and fish, become keto diet mainstays.

You’ll need to sharply limit carbohydrates, including bread and baked goods, sweets, pasta, breakfast cereals, starchy vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn and peas, beans, fruit, and beer.

Thirsty? Reach for the water bottle, or enjoy some sparking water. Unsweetened coffee and tea also are allowed. Minimize alcohol intake; if you do drink, choose low-carb options (vodka, tequila) and soda water as a mixer.

Dose it work for weight loss?

In simpler terms the answer is yes but there are a few things you should know first.Many people have said that adhering to low- or very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic diets helps people lose weight. However, long term there is little difference between a keto diet and a higher carbohydrate diet.

The negative side

The keto diet could cause lower blood pressure, constipation, nutrient deficiencies, and gout. Keto is not safe for those with any conditions involving their pancreas, liver, thyroid or gallbladder.

Other potential risks of a high fat, high protein diet include:

kidney stones

hepatic steatosis (fatty liver)

hypoproteinemia, or low levels of protein in the blood

People can reduce the potential risks of the keto diet by:

ensuring that they get enough vitamins and minerals from their food

eating more healthful fats, such as olive oil, oily fish, and avocados, than saturated fats 

avoiding processed foods that contain saturated fat

reintroducing some carbohydrates slowly once they reach a moderate weight, if weight loss is their goal

🌻Keto Snacks

Seaweed

Green olives 

Moon cheese

Cucumber 

Celery

String cheese

Nut packs

Whey protein 

🌻Keto Breakfast 

Eggs

Bacon

Sausage 

Avocado 

Yogurt parfait 

Chia pudding 

Bulletproof coffee 

Keto pancakes / waffles 

Always talk to a doctor or dietitian before significantly restricting their diet in any way.

Occupational Wellness

hey everyone, welcome back happy saturday today we learning about Occupational Wellness. Occupational Wellness is having the ability to achieve a balance between work and leisure time, addressing workplace stress and building relationships with co-workers.

Occupational Wellness is important because it’s important make sure you enjoy doing your job and have a healthy environment. Set goals as a team and work on them daily.

Set boundaries and clearly to insure you are protecting your mental state.  Learn to turn work off! This includes making time for hobbies, social activities, and vacations. Don’t settle, keep motivated, and work towards what you want. Look for something new and/or talk to a career counselor if you feel stuck or unhappy.

Signs of Occupational Wellness

Doing work that you find motivating and interesting

Understanding how to balance leisure with work

Working in a way that fits into your personal learning style 

Communicating and collaborating with others

Working independently and with others

Feeling inspired and challenged 

Feeling good at the end of the day about the work you accomplished 

Are you engaged in the process of Occupational Wellness?

Do I enjoy going to work most days?

Do I have a manageable workload at work?

Do I feel that I can talk to my boss and co-workers with problems arise?

Check back tomorrow for another great post.

Social Wellness

Hey everyone, it dawned on me today that I never finished my health and wellness series and I apologize for that so here we go! Today we are going to be learning about social wellness.

A Quick Recap

https://humblesoullifeofajuicer.wordpress.com/2021/06/02/health-and-wellness/

Social Wellness

Social wellness refers to the relationships we have and how we interact with others. Our relationships can offer support during difficult times. Social wellness involves building healthy, nurturing, and supportive relationships as well as fostering a genuine connection with those around you. It is important to remember to find your balance in life. Practicing self care embraces basic needs such as getting enough sleep, bathing and brushing your teeth, eating healthy, exercising regularly and avoiding negative coping mechanisms like smoking, not sleeping or over-drinking.

It is also good to remember to get to know yourself identify your needs, preferences and values and communicate them to the people around you. In every relationship, there are two people involved and each contributes to any situation that comes up, whether positive or negative. Take responsibility for yourself in disagreements or conflict by using “I” language and don’t push all the blame onto the other person. When an individual argues for the sake of being “right” rather than trying to understand the other side, the other person may feel invalidated or unheard. This can result in resentment, further conflict and the eventual end of the relationship. It is very important to set proper boundaries.

To learn more about boundaries: https://humblesoullifeofajuicer.wordpress.com/2022/05/12/boundaries/

How can you improve your social wellness?

Disconnect to connect make it a regular routine to disconnect from technology every day to spend time in face-to-face communication with yourself, friends family members and professional colleagues. ( If you have the space for it)

Be positive as you can! Put disappointments, complaints, and worries aside for a while and enjoy the present. ( Try daily affirmations)

Improve time management, give yourself time in the morning and evening before being “busy”. Say a morning prayer, have a glass of warm water with lime, meditate etc.

Take care of yourself first.

Build healthy relationships. As a child you learn the social skills you need to form and maintain relationships with others. For a lot of people I know including myself you may not have had your social and emotional needs met fully but it is your responsibility as an adult to not repeat the past.( Google shadow work )

You can learn ways to improve your relationships. It’s important to know what a healthy relationship looks like and how to keep your connections supportive. It is also very important to be honest with anyone you are building a relationship with about how you are feeling. If they respect your boundaries they will understand but again it is important you always respect your own.

Check In With Your Social Wellness

Reflect on yourself and your social needs. What aspects of your social life do you enjoy? What parts would you like to improve?

Make an effort to keep in touch with supportive friends and family

Are you able to communicate clearly when dealing with conflict?

Participate in group discussions and practice active listening

How are you at asking for help?

Do you surround yourself with people who you can trust and you know care about you?

Are you able to communicate clearly when dealing with conflict?

Do you have at least one good friend you can count on?

Are you okay being alone?

How do you express your emotions?

What do you use to cope?

Do you respect your own boundaries?

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Dieting Vs Mindful Eating Vs Intuitive Eating

Hi everyone, today we are gonna be talking about dieting, mindful eating and intuitive eating and how they work. Always consult a medical professional if you feel you need support with your health, both physical and mental. I personally have been practicing mindful eating because I have a problem with “eating my emotions” whenever I feel sad or upset I use to eat even when I was not hungry which is called emotional eating.

Emotional eating is eating as a way to suppress or soothe negative emotions, such as stress, anger, fear, boredom, sadness and loneliness. It is important on your healing journey to not beat yourself up no matter what happened to you as a child/ adulthood you deserve to be happy, healthy and live your best life. It is also important to eat when you are hungry. Sometimes we get so caught up in overthinking we cause more stress unknowingly. Take things one day at a time and be gentle with yourself.

A few tips that work for me are below.

Getting down to the root cause. A bad day at work or a fight with a friend are short-term issues / A long term issue may be not getting your needs met as a child / Ask why you’re eating / Swap out your unhealthy snacks (but do not overthink it if you want to eat a cheeseburger then do it and do not beat yourself up about it) / Choose foods that fight stress(goji berries, chamomile tea, lavender tea) / Make emergency packages (pre-portion snacks such as nuts, popcorn or sliced veggies into baggies or containers. Consider these your emergency snack packages or just your healthy snack options on an ongoing basis.)

Consider your eating habits: how you ate? did you eat slowly?/why you ate? were you hungry? /what you ate? /when you ate? /where you ate? /how much you ate? Keeping a food journal may help as well.

If you feel you having trouble with your eating habits or stress levels please talk to your doctor or trusted physician.

Mindful eating (i.e., paying attention to our food, on purpose, moment by moment, without judgment) is an approach to food that focuses on individuals’ sensual awareness of the food and their experience of the food. Mindful eating takes practice. Try to eat more slowly, chew thoroughly, remove distractions, and stop eating when you’re full.

Mindful Eating

Trust
Self empowerment
Internal cues
Health enhancement
Acceptance
Integration
Quality calories
Flexible
Satisfaction
Lifestyle

Intuitive Eating is an anti-diet, weight- inclusive model and is aligned with the Health at Every Size movement. Unlike Mindful Eating, IE includes physical activity, body respect, rejecting the diet mentality and using nutrition principles, but without judgment, to help with food decisions and wellbeing.

It should be known that Intuitive Eating is an evidenced-based, mind-body health approach, comprised of 10 Principles and created by two dietitians, Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch in 1995. It is also important to know intuitive eating weight loss can happen. However, you could also gain weight or simply maintain your weight. A good blog post to check out for more information is https://www.self.com/story/intuitive-eating-myths .

Dieting is the practice of eating food in a regulated way to decrease, maintain, or increase body weight, or to prevent and treat diseases such as diabetes and obesity. Eating a variety of foods and consuming less salt, sugars and saturated and industrially-produced trans-fats, are essential for healthy diet. Biologically, “dieting” can lead to unhealthy changes in body composition, hormonal changes, reduced bone density, menstrual disturbances, and lower resting energy expenditure. It is important to know that everyones body is different and it is always best to find what works for you.

Dieting 🥗

Willpower
Cultural Conformity
External cues
Weight loss
Avoidance
Rigid
Counting calories
Restrictive
Denial
Quick fix

A balanced diet is a diet that contains differing kinds of foods in certain quantities and proportions so that the requirement for calories, proteins, minerals, vitamins and alternative nutrients is adequate and a small provision is reserved for additional nutrients to endure the short length of leanness. There are seven essential factors for a balanced diet: carbs, protein, fat, fibre, vitamins, minerals and water.

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I am not my illness

I am not my illness

A series about “diseases” /“chronic illnesses” and everything in between. Today I had the honor of speaking with Kenzie who has a condition called Wilson’s disease. Wilson’s disease is a genetic mutation that affects copper metabolism. Copper isn’t eliminated properly and instead accumulates, possibly to a life-threatening level. Symptoms typically begin between the ages of 12 and 23.

Please remember I am not a doctor just a certified herbalist, juice specialist and death doula in training trying to help the world heal and bring awareness to the many different “illnesses” we have on this planet.

If you would like to be interviewed or know someone please feel free to send me a message.

Would you like to use your real or fake name?

You can use my name, kenzie (:

Where are you from?

I am from McKinney Texas

When were you diagnosed?

February of 2022 right after my 22nd birthday. The craziest part is I remember that whole month my family and I had prayed for a diagnosis as a birthday miracle.

how old were you?

I was 22 years old when I was diagnosed

How long did it take you to be diagnosed?

I had had symptoms almost my entire life and spent over a decade looking for answers. I was dismissed by many doctors and even had some make horribly unprofessional comments such as calling me a “hopeless case” to my face at only 12 years old. One Gastroenterologist told me to “come back when I gained weight”, when I had come to him complaining of nausea, vomiting and weight loss as my main symptoms. He then refused to let me come back to see him or anyone else in the (very large) gastroenterology practice he was a part of, forcing us to seek out a new doctor at an entirely different hospital with no referral. Another physician once suggested my symptoms may just be “a load of B.S.” All of these were cases where doctors made a judgment before I had hardly had time to utter a word. They saw a young female patient and heard the words “mystery illness” and that was all it took for them to make up their mind about me. After many years, I decided I had to my own research and was able to narrow it down to what I thought may be the problem. With the help of an exceptional neurologist I was able to confirm that I have a rare genetic disease.

Symptoms you’ve experienced

I have had chronic pain, headaches, problems with my joints, hyper-mobility, GI issues, seizures, full body dystonia (this is a type of movement disorder that causes involuntarily twisting movements and muscle contractions), serious vision and balance loss, cognitive issues, memory loss, hormonal disruption, POTs and dysautonomia

What do you take for pain/nausea etc?

Currently I don’t take anything because I have found that for me personally, a lot of pain and nausea meds make my GI symptoms worse and I feel like it just perpetuates the problem

How has endometriosis / pcos/adenomyosis impacted your personal life?

If you do not see your diagnosis listed above please write it below!

I have a condition called Wilson’s disease. It’s a genetic mutation that affects copper metabolism. Basically I am not able to eliminate copper from my body so it accumulates, becomes toxic, and damages my organs. It can affect different people in different ways but my case has most severely impacted my brain and spine, so many of my symptoms are neurological.

My symptoms, like the dystonia, can be very noticeable and I’ve struggled with feeling embarrassed or like I should be trying to hide it. It’s been very hard to find a sense of community and I have yet to find anyone else who has experienced something similar. I’ve gotten a lot of weird looks and people have even laughed out loud at me before. I sometimes use an ID cane because of my vision loss, which also draws a lot of unwanted attention. Even though it helps me a lot, I avoid using it as much as I can get away with out of fear. I have found that I get approached much more often by predators when I have my cane because they see it as a sign of vulnerability. Because of all of this, I don’t go out a lot and have ended up pretty isolated.

What type of diet do you follow?

I eat a high protein vegetarian diet that’s low in copper

What’s a taboo that you wish was talked about more?

Depression/anxiety caused by medical problems. I feel like when people suspect that a person with medical challenges may be struggling emotionally they are more likely to assume the physical symptoms are a result of psychological problems. Its not uncommon to be accused of being dramatic or faking your suffering for attention. But, far from being “dramatic” I have put so much time and energy into trying to hide the fact that I’m disabled. I downplay it as much as possible. I only go out on the days my symptoms are at their least noticeable. I want very badly to just be normal and blend in.  

I wish people understood that depression and anxiety are often a byproduct of chronic illness. Medical problems can be severely life disrupting and factors such as constant pain, isolation, rejection, and lack of freedom are bound to cause emotional distress. It’s a natural response to a terrible situation that no one should ever have to experience. Regardless of the cause though, mental health challenges shouldn’t be anything shameful and are never the person suffering’s fault. I wish people with chronic illness were free to talk about the emotional impact of living with a health condition or disability without people using that to try to invalidate their pain.

Any other comments or questions. What would like the world to know ?

I spent over ten years being told by doctors that I should give up, or that it was “all in my head”. I couldn’t believe that doctors, the people who were supposed to be on my side fighting for me, would say these things. It was so discouraging, I eventually started wondering if maybe they were right and I really was crazy. After all, how would you know for sure? It left me feeling terrified about my future and I lost hope that I would ever recover. But despite that I kept going, I kept searching, and it saved my life. It turns out the condition I have is just incredibly rare. It was a long and grueling road but I will be eternally grateful that I stuck with it and my advice to anyone experiencing something similar is to KEEP GOING no matter what happens and no matter what anyone says to you. Your life and health are worth it.

Thank you!

Kenzie E.

Bone Health

Happy Thursday everyone , and today we are learning about strengthening the bones and muscles. Your peak bones mass (maximum bone destiny strength) gradually declines in your 40’s.

For some women, bone loss happens faster than for others. In fact, a woman can lose up to 20% of her bone density during the five – seven years following menopause.

3 Factors for bone health

Getting enough calcium

Vitamin d

Regular exercise ( 30-60 min , 3-4 days a week)

Bone loss doesn’t have any symptoms, and often the first sign of having osteoporosis is a fracture.

How to help:

🍎Calcium,Phosphorus along with other minerals like Vitamin D is essential to maintain bone health, if dietary part is concerned

🍎Exercise ( walking, Zumba, yoga, weight lifting etc)

🍎Avoid very low calorie diets

🍎Get plenty of vitamin d and k

Recommended dietary allowance:

👉🏽Calcium: Adults: 400 mg/day, Pregnancy / lactation: 1000 mg/ day

👉🏽Phosphorus: It is based on the maintenance of normal serum phosphorus levels in adults (2.5-4.5 [mg/d L)

👉🏽Vitamin D: Get the D3 form, have doctor assess you then tell you proper dosage to take (sun exposure, fatty fish, beef liver)

👉🏽Magnesium: 200-400 mg/day (Avocado, banana, pumpkin)

👉🏽Vitamin K: Take 180 micrograms of MK-7 along with fatty acids (eggs,meat,fermented foods)

Herbs to build strong bones :

🦴dandelion

🦴horsetail

🦴nettles

🦴red clover

🦴thyme

🦴turmeric and black pepper

Vegetables / Fruit for bone health:

🥗collard greens

🥗turnip

🥗chinese cabbage

🥗mustard greens

🥗beets

🥗raisins

🥗artichokes s

🥗papaya

🥗blueberries / raspberries

🥗soybeans

Always consult with your do it or trusted physician if you have any concerns before changing your regular diet or taking new supplements.

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Herbs In The Garden

Hey everyone, and Happy Herb Sunday on a Monday! In this series you will learn about herbs and how they grow and how you can use them. From shaping to freezing I hope you learn something new everyday.

Today we are learning about herbs and how you can dry them.

Drying is the easiest method of preserving herbs. Simply expose the leaves, flowers or seeds to warm, dry air.

Leave the herbs in a well ventilated area until the moisture evaporates.

Why do you hang herbs upside down?

Hanging upside down allows the essential oils to flow downward from the stems to the leaves.

Herbs with a higher moisture content (basil, tarragon, mint, lemon balm) need to be dried more quickly, so they won’t mold.

Allow seven to ten days to dry, depending on the size of the branches and humidity.

Wondering if they’re completely dry? If the leaves sound like crisp cornflakes when crushed, they’re good to go. You also can air-dry herb seeds like fennel, parsley, caraway and coriander.

How To Oven-Dry Herbs;

Place herb leaves or seeds on a cookie sheet one inch deep or less. Put herbs in an open oven on low heat less than 180 degrees F for 2-4 hours.

To see if the herbs are dry, check if leaves crumble easily.

Can dried herbs expire?

Dried herbs and spices don’t truly expire or “go bad” in the traditional sense. When a spice is said to have gone bad, it simply means that it has lost most of its flavor, potency, and color. Fortunately, consuming a spice that has gone bad is unlikely to make you sick.