Rough Day

Today has been rough (day 4) with massive headache at 1:30 a.m. and lots of trouble with hot flashes. I think it was a massive hot flash that gave me the headache. I am hanging in there. I hope this breaks soon.

2nd week of detox

So today was great even though my throat is a lil sore. I took some oil of oregano and vitamin c. No worries. Today I did really good even though i was on the go. I ate lots of veggies and no fruit or sweets. Today I weighed myself and I like what I see. i can't wait for the next class so i can learn some more information.

I really feel great!

So yesterday I put on a pair of jeans that didn't fit me when i first bought them. When I tried them on at the store they wouldn't even close. I put them on and they fit. It was a great feeling. Towards the end of the day they started to feel even looser. OMG it feels so awesome. This morning I put on a dress for church and the dress fit me so baggy. And its only been a week.

Well in reviewing my 1st week of detox. I have learned that I can do this. I really thought I was going to have a hard time doing the detox. I feel that being prepared has helped me alot.
I am make sure I have almonds ready for a snack so that my blood sugar doesn't go low. Also I am eating more often and making extras for left overs. Good thing I stocked up on alot of veggies for all my meals. I am planning my weeks meals today that way I know in my mind what i am eating.
I am really enjoying this detox. I didn't know I was going to start seeing results right away. I have had sweet cravings and tortillas cravings. I really thought before i started that they would win but they aren't . Will POwer!!!!

Well let the 2nd week begin ...

Yippee

Coconut oil is in the house!!

My Detox Symptoms

Yesterday was Day 5 for me on the detox and I finally remembered to start the Cyto cleanse & catch products. I took 2 capsules of the Cyto Cleanse around lunch, 2 more in the evening and then began to feel *very* strange. I started feeling a lot of pressure in my head and face, but not what I would call a headache. I then began to have dizzy spells and some symptoms of detachment (I didn't feel connected to my hands/arms), which I felt for the first time last year prior to having my first panic attack. This came in waves and was very unsettling to me. I was finally able to take the Cyto Catch and waited to see if my symptoms would improve. I fell asleep while waiting for the pressure and dizziness to decrease (it had become a headache at this point), and when I woke up at 7:30 am my head was STILL hurting in the same manner. I got up to use to bathroom and laid back down. I woke up again a couple of hours later and my symptoms were gone! Wesley and I assumed (while it was happening) that I was having a release of toxins into my system from the Cyto cleanse which was causing the weird symptoms. I'm kind of leery of taking the Cyto cleanse today, but I know I'd rather get the toxins out than have them locked up in my fat cells.

I weighed myself this morning and the scale just keeps going down! I can't tell you how many things I've tried in the last 2-3 years to loose this steroid induced weight gain only to have the scale mock me. Oh yeah, and I feel like I'm eating more regularly than I have in a long while. Sometimes I would go all day only to have a late lunch or dinner that was probably void of a lot of nutrients, if not all. Wesley and I are taking turns cooking (yay!) and eating everything fresh is so rewarding to the taste buds! We're eating less at every meal, but I'm feeling satisfied (unfortunately, Wesley reports that he is often still very hungry). We've both had sugar & starch cravings but have managed to find some acceptable items that we can call "treats" in order to keep us on the straight and narrow (for me it's Greek yogurt and blackberries). Realizing when your "hunger" is mental is a huge arrow in your quiver.

One more interesting symptom I just thought of. My abdominal muscles were really, really sore when I woke up on Thursday, as if I had spent hours in the gym doing crunches and oblique work a day or two before. I haven't done any exercises or activity that would make my abs feels so sore since Sunday! Could this be a symptom of detoxing as well? I've never felt this before but it's kind of exciting for me. :-) 

Looking forward to our Monday meeting!

~Selena

Non-Chlorine Deodorize and fragrances:

Non-Chlorine deodorizer/disinfectant cleaner: "Good Ol' Hydrogen Peroxide! Mix 50/50 and use to wipe out refrigerator, ice coolers, cutting boards you cut chicken up on, mildew in shower, etc. This is mixture disinfects and eliminates odors without damaging your nostrils.

I have acute chronic rhinitis (super duper sensitive nose) and almost everything bothers me (perfumes, anything chemical). I would encourage everyone to eliminate all perfumes, scented deoderants, scented body lotions, etc. Once you eliminate all these items, you will notice how much everything smells. We are overwhelmed everyday with tons of fragrances (laundry soaps, dryer sheets, cleaning products, lotions, air fresheners, etc.). If you want good smells, I suggest getting a "Scent Ball" (Whole Foods used to sell them) or just use a folded up paper towel and add drops of essential oils in your favorite flavor (can also layer your favorites for your own custom fragrance). My favorites are Peppermint, Spearment, Lemongrass, Eucalyptus, Lavender. All the mint varieties are associated with activity/well-being.

By eliminating fragrances yourself you will also be contributing (or actually non-contributing) to the health of others!

Cosmetics Database by Environmental Working Group....because my wife says "I NEED" to clean my face

The following list of "Things to Do" was taken from the Cosmetics Database which provides an enormous database of good and bad chemicals found in everyday products.  If you're at home, get your personal care products and look up stuff using this site. 


Visit http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ for more info!

1. Use our What Not To Buy list to avoid especially problematic ingredients — like mercury, lead, and placenta — and the products that contain them.
2. Use fewer products. Is there something you can cut from your daily routine, or a product you can use less often? By cutting down on the number of chemicals contacting your skin every day, you will reduce any potential health risks associated with your products.
3. Use the "Advanced Search" feature of Skin Deep to find products that have fewer potential health issues. Choose a product category and exclude the hazardous ingredients — carcinogens and neurotoxins, for instance — and Skin Deep will generate a custom shopping list for you.
4. Read labels. Marketing claims on personal care products are not defined under the law, and can mean anything or nothing at all, including claims like organic, natural, hypoallergenic, animal cruelty free, and fragrance free. Read the ingredient label carefully to find evidence that the claims are true.
5. Use milder soaps. Soap removes dirt and grease from the surface of your skin, but also strips away your body's own natural skin oils. Choosing a milder soap may reduce skin dryness and your need for moisturizers to replace oils your skin can provide naturally.
6. Minimize your use of dark hair dyes. Many contain coal tar ingredients that have been linked to cancer in some studies.
7. Cut down on your use of powders; avoid the use of baby powder on newborns and infants. A number of ingredients common in powder have been linked to cancer and other lung problems when they are inhaled. FDA warns that powders may cause lung damage if inhaled regularly.
8. Choose products that are "fragrance"-free. Fragrances can cause allergic reactions. Products that claim to be "fragrance free" on the packaging may not be. They could contain masking fragrances that give off a neutral odor. Read the ingredient label — in products truly free of fragrance, the word "fragrance" will not appear there. Find "fragrance"-free products with our advanced search.
9. Reduce your use of nail polish. It's one of the few types of products that routinely contains ingredients linked to birth defects. Paint your toenails and skip the fingernails. Paint nails in a well-ventilated room, or outside, or avoid using nail polish altogether, particularly when you are pregnant. Browse our custom shopping guide for advice on nail polishes that contain fewer ingredients of concern.