Adventures in Low Carb Living Week 2
I am a couple days behind on this, but there has not been much exciting to say, unless you find the trek from my bed to the sofa fascinating… never get a bad disease, I mean it, this is ridiculous, I hate being sick and it seems I always am, so the computer gives me […]
From the Blogs: Peace, Love, and Low Carb
Author’s Note: Great stuff from an inspirational blogger! I hope you enjoy this as much as I did! I cannot wait to try the recipe… If you know of a blog you think we should feature please let us know. https://www.facebook.com/PeaceLoveAndLowCarb http://peaceloveandlowcarb.blogspot.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeaceLoveLoCarb Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/kdholley3020/ 1) Those are some amazing before and […]
Adventures in Low-Carb Living, Finishing the Week
As an experiment this has gone well, I have noticed increased energy although I had a virus, was not flat down for as long as usual, also my lower extremity edema is greatly decreased. I think I will continue to do this for a while longer at least, but post on it once a week […]
Adventures in Low-Carb Days 2 & 3
I gave into the cold virus and rested yesterday, I still ate low carb though, yogurt for breakfast with a few peach slices, baked fish and steamed green beans for lunch, and for supper I made my daughter a tuna melt, I took the rest of the tuna on a bed of lettuce, I had […]
From the Blogs, Gluten-Free Rosie
A new feature here at PositiveMed is a section with questions and answers from some of our favorite blogs. If you know of a blog you think should be featured send us an email and we will check it out! (Author’s note: I liked Rosie’s answers so much I left them as is, no changes, […]
4 Questions to Ask Next Time you Crave an Unhealthy Snack
4 Questions to Ask Next Time you Crave an Unhealthy Snack By PositiveMed-Team Edited By Stephanie Dawson We often experience a time in which we feel that we need chips or candy immediately and we are unable to focus on anything else other than our food cravings. This may seem normal but it can indicate […]
7 Alternatives to Unhealthy Habits
7 Alternatives to Unhealthy Habits By PositiveMed-Team Edited By: Stephanie dawson 1. If your pep comes from a bottle Before you reach for anther caffeine-charged energy drink have a glass of water or seltzer. It may be a side-effect of fluid loss that feels like fatigue to you. You are likely to feel tired even […]
Antioxidant Supplements
Do you need them? How often should you take them? This poster has a simple diagram showing the role of antioxidants in the body, why you need them, and how they work. Quite often we hear things advertised without knowing what exactly they are, what exactly they do, and if our lifestyle makes us require […]
Fruit Astrology
Do you know fruits can tell more about you than you could ever imagine? Astrology has been used throughout history, and do not misjudge me, it is very good, but what if I tell fruit Astrology takes the many numbers of fruits and attaches a studied trait to each one, for example; Banana eaters are […]
Top Uses for Chia Seeds
By now you have probably heard that these little black seeds are full of fiber, healthy Omega 3’s and 6’s, calcium, micronutrients, etc. Maybe you have even bought a bag if they carry it in your area, or ordered one online, but now what? You are perfectly willing to try these nutty little wonders, if […]
Liver Detox Foods
Have you been hard on your liver lately? Maybe you just want to rid your body of built up toxins from years of living in a chemical-laden world. It’s easy to keep your liver at its optimal working best by incorporating a few easy changes into your diet, you probably use some of these already! […]
Chocolate Facts
Chocolate is sweet, delicious, and a treat for so many occasions. Major holidays, minor holidays, Tuesday, etc. Chocolate has, for years, gotten a bad rap, with people saying it causes acne, ruins your teeth, and makes you fat. Others say it’s healthy, whitens your teeth, and it’s part of a balanced diet. What’s the truth? […]
6 Dream Dressings
Many of us eat more salads in the spring and summer, when the fresh bounty from gardens is everywhere and makes the mouth water just to look at all that lovely color and freshness. If you have been eating healthy, and you don’t want to eat that list of things you can’t pronounce on your […]
Banana Cream Pie, Kinda…
I love pie, but I cannot in good conscience very often eat all the things that are in pie. I started doing this, it is incredibly delicious, has protein and filling fiber, and a serving of fruit, all for about 200 calories! Use 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt, 1/2 banana, 1 graham cracker, and a […]
Chocolicious!
There is nothing that comforts me after a stressful day like just a bit of dark chocolate, melting slowly on my tongue. Sometimes for a treat a dark chocolate covered espresso bean has so much wow factor, it feels like a big indulgence. Have you ever wondered what the facts are? Chocolate is healthy, chocolate […]
Smoothies Abound!
This is for everyone who wonders what fruits and veggies do what in a smoothie? If you are aiming for a certain diet plan, like Paleo, is there a smoothie that is just for that? Well this poster is for you! Great smoothie options to make your life easier, enjoy!
Food To Cleanse Colon
We all keep hearing about doing regular bowel cleansing, but maybe you are not ready for that kind of commitment. Or perhaps you just finished one, you did not like it, and you want to keep that area of your body as clean as possible, just regular maintenance. There are certain foods and herbs that […]
Non-Toxic, DIY Hair Care!
Non-Toxic, DIY Hair Care! Many of you may think this is crazy, but shampoo can be really harmful to your hair, Shampoo is practically detergent it cleans your hair, but it also strips it of all the healthy oil your body naturally produces, which is supposed to protect your hair and keep it soft and strong. […]