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Time to clear things up! 

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As skin care science evolves, so must our skin care products. NEW Clarity Clear Skin Solutions from Sei Bella features scientifically proven ingredients, such as salicylic acid. This 5-product regimen is more than effective—it’s also nonirritating and gentle on the skin!

Five steps to blemish-free skin:

Step 1: Cleanse | Gentle Refining Foam Facial Cleanser deeply cleanses and gently exfoliates to remove dirt and debris from the skin.

Step 2: Tone | Calming Alcohol-Free Toning Mist reduces redness and irritation.

Step 3: Treat | All-Over Acne Clearing Serum is a daily breakout-fighting serum for reducing acne-causing bacteria.

Step 4: Moisturize | Oil Control Mattifying Lotion helps improve pore-size appearance, decreases excess oil and shine, and evens skin tone—all while boosting overall skin hydration.

As Needed: Spot Treatment | Precision Acne Spot Treatment penetrates deep into pores and clears most blackheads and whiteheads.

Did you know that allergies, asthma and eczema all fall under the same AutoImmune Umbrella?

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That’s right. If you have allergies, then you and your children have a higher propensity to develop asthma and eczema. 

I was 15 when I thought I was having an allergic reaction to an eye cream. I stopped using it and it when away; so I assumed it really was the eye cream. 

Eventually it came back. And it started to spread to my eyelid. So I stopped using the eyeshadow base. Must be that too, right? Nope. It was the beginning stages of eczema….. and truthfully the continuation of more autoimmune issues for me. I grew up with multiple allergies and bronchial asthma. .Although my asthma could be triggered by allergy, exercise, emotions, when it was under control, what I called those pesky allergic reactions would express themselves in other forms, like rashes, hives and eczema.

You see, Eczema starts in the GUT. It’s notarially a skin problem, it’s a gut problem. By the time a problem shows up on your skin, you’ve had an imbalance in your gut for a while. (Oh if I only knew then what I know now!)

Are you one who has “sensitive skin”? Then stay tuned for next Friday’s post to learn more on what you can do to get in front of it!

Yikes!  

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I went down this aisle looking for a dust bin.  Yup – I went down the wrong aisle. But, in my defense I only go down the cleaning aisle maybe twice a year, if that much.

I couldn’t believe how quickly my head started throbbing, my nose started running and I started wheezing from all of these nasty chemical-based products.  

It also amazes me how many people still use these big name brand products. Maybe it is the catchy songs on the commercials.  Or, the awesome actors/actresses (who they pay big).  But guys and gals – this stuff is poison for your body. It is toxic for you, your family and your fur babies.  

Google “Lung Study”. (or just click here) It is a 20-year study showing that cleaning just once a week with the name brands causes as much damage to your lungs as smoking a pack of cigarettes a DAY! 

That is just plain crazy.

When you know better you do better.  If you want to help protect the health and lungs of your loved ones drop a comment below.  I would love to show you how to shop for better, safer products that are made in the USA. Oh, let’s not forget you will save money and they are delivered to your .  Now that’s a win / win / win scenario. 

#wellnessonabudget #protectyourlungs

 #yourhealthysolutionz #protectourbabies #savetime #savemoney #SaveTimeAndMoney

#shopclub #madeintheusa

High blood caffeine level might curb amount of body fat and type 2 diabetes risk

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A high blood caffeine level might curb the amount of body fat a person carries and their risk of type 2 diabetes, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Medicine.

In light of these findings, the potential role of calorie free caffeinated drinks for lowering the risks of obesity and type 2 diabetes is probably now worth exploring, say the researchers.

Previously published research indicates that drinking 3-5 daily cups of coffee, a rich source of caffeine, is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, note the researchers. An average cup of coffee contains around 70–150 mg caffeine.

But most of the published research to date has concerned observational studies, which can’t reliably establish causal effects, because of the other potentially influential factors involved, the researchers note. What’s more, it’s difficult to disentangle any specific effects of caffeine from the other compounds included in caffeinated drinks and foods.

To overcome these issues, the researchers used Mendelian randomization to find out what effect higher blood caffeine levels have on body fat, and the long term risks of type 2 diabetes and major cardiovascular diseases—coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, and irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation).

Mendelian randomization is a technique that uses genetic variants as proxies for a particular risk factor—in this case blood levels of caffeine—to obtain genetic evidence in support of a particular outcome—in this study, weight (BMI) and type 2 diabetes risk.

The researchers looked at the role of two common genetic variants of the CYP1A2 and AHR genes in nearly 10,000 people of predominantly European ancestry, who were taking part in 6 long-term studies. The CYP1A2 and AHR genes are associated with the speed of caffeine metabolism in the body.

People who carry genetic variants associated with slower caffeine metabolism drink—on average—less coffee, yet have higher levels of caffeine in their blood than people who metabolize it quickly to reach or retain the levels required for its stimulant effects.

The results of the analysis showed that higher genetically predicted blood caffeine levels were associated with lower weight (BMI) and body fat. Higher genetically predicted blood caffeine levels were also associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.

The researchers then used Mendelian randomization to further explore the extent to which any effect of caffeine on type 2 diabetes risk might principally be driven by the concurrent weight loss.

The results showed that weight loss drove nearly half (43%) of the effect of caffeine on type 2 diabetes risk.

No strong associations emerged between genetically predicted blood caffeine levels and the risk of any of the studied cardiovascular disease outcomes.

The researchers acknowledge various limitations to their findings, including the use of only two genetic variants, and the inclusion of only people of European ancestry.

But caffeine is known to boost metabolism, increase fat burning, and reduce appetite, they explain. And a daily intake of 100 mg has been estimated to increase energy expenditure by around 100 calories a day, which could consequently lower the risk of developing obesity.

“Our Mendelian randomization finding suggests that caffeine might, at least in part, explain the inverse association between coffee consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes,” write the researchers.

“Randomized controlled trials are warranted to assess whether non-caloric caffeine containing beverages might play a role in reducing the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes,” they conclude.

This article was originally published March 16, 2023 | On MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events.

Is your brand safe?

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I try my best to use natural, non-toxic products and encourage others to do the same for their  health and for the environment.

 In the photo, the one on the left kills 99.9% of viruses when used as directed. The one on the right (the one I use) kills 99.9% of viruses when used as directed. 

The one on the left damages your lungs—the damage is similar to smoking a pack of cigarettes every day. The one on the right is a plant-based disinfectant with ZERO harsh chemicals and is safe to use around food. 

 The one on the left needs to be rinsed off before anyone touches the surfaces on which it was applied.The one on the right is safe to use on food surfaces.

 The one on the left costs $12.46 for a 24 ounce bottle. The one on the right makes TWO 24 ounce bottles and is $10.49. Added up it’s a total savings of $14.43!

I don’t understand why people are so loyal to the one on the left but I DO UNDERSTAND why 20,000 Americans make the switch to my favorite store every single month. 

 Think about it, all of the products are:
Made in North America. 
Better. 
Safer. 
Cleaner. 
More affordable. 
Better for the planet.
Delivered to me Amazon-speed without the layoffs. 

What is a Superfood?

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Well it depends on who you ask.

The official definition just means a food that is nutrient dense but some marketers reference their products as “super” when they are actually just mediocre nutrition that is over-hyped. Be careful buying powder mixes that pose themselves as all that. More often than not, your stomach acid will nix any benefit from those pricey “collagen superfood mixes”.

Instead, look for foods that are high in antioxidant content. For example, everyone knows how Kale is a great superfood. BUT Red Leaf Lettuce actually has a higher antioxidant content and I think it tastes better too.

Almonds get a lot of attention as they are a healthy snack, but pecans have over 4 times the antioxidant content. I was happy to learn this one as almonds are okay, but I LOVE pecans. Pecans have become my go-to quick snack.

Turmeric is one of, if not the most, studied superfood. The reason? Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, has been linked to a number of health benefits. Studies suggest it is beneficial in treating heart disease, cancer, osteoarthritis, infections, MS and neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimers.

Chia Seeds contain more Omega 3’s than salmon! Athletes respect chia’s high protein content and excellent all 9 essentail amino acids. That makes it one of the best raw vegan superfoods for protein.

Did you know of the day

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 Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

Poisoning…Did you know

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Each year, more than two million poisoning cases are reported in the United States — some of which are tragically fatal, but many of which are preventable.

Household products are one of those preventable ones. By simply switching to a responsible manufacturer that offers products with safer ingredients, lives can be saved.

I’m not sorry to burst your bubble, but Seventh Generation and Mrs. Meijier are not as safe as you may believe. They can contain formaldehyde and who know what other harmful ingredients. I remember when I didn’t know that there were unsafe products sold. I thought that they made it to the shelves because they had been tested and approved for safety and I really thought the companies and testing boards would recall everything unsafe. How wrong I was.

I’ve been shopping better, safer and cheaper for 19 years now! I am so happy to have an answer to help my friends!!

Some notes about “Keto Friendly”

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There is a lot to be said about the Keto diet and many store bought items are being marketed as “Keto Friendly”. But be careful purchasing anything listed as “Keto Friendly.”

Why? Because Keto is based on high fat, high protein and many of the foods and food combinations offered in the store are designed purely to get fat grams in the body without any carbs.

For example, most nuts they recommend contain a high calorie to fat ratio and contain very little protein, such as macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, cashews, and pistachios. It’s best to take this snack list in moderation to avoid going into ketoacidosis.

R3 is based on healthy food, learning to adopt clean, healthy, non-emotional eating. R3 allows you to eat many of the snacks listed below in moderation and make certain you are getting your daily protein.

Shopping Stress

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Definitely not enough staff in the stores these days, but the managers tell me that they cannot find people to hire so……who knows? I shop at three different stores for what is on sale, so I often make three trips, I can do that because I have a car.  If another store offers a special price on one of my staple items, I may need to make a fourth store visit. 

But when I shop for my cleaners, personal care items, vitamins supplements), I head to my online wholesale shopping club  as it has the best quality and  prices and I don’t have to drive. Plus, I now get my beef from this club too!  I order online and it is delivered right to my door.  

What do I get?
I get hormone-free, antibiotic-free, grass-fed, premium beef.. 
Non-toxic, safe, effective cleaners and high-quality personal care items.
Effective high-absorption supplements, snacks and superfoods.
All with amazing customer service.
Am I grateful? YES! YES! YES!

Do you want to join me?