Toxins Masquerading in Cute Labels

Hi Friends!

I've been passionate for a long time about informing my girlfriends and family about the toxins in their cosmetics/beauty products. The products you put ON your body are just as important as what you put IN your body. The chemicals that we soak up stress our body's system out that much more. When you are dealing with anxiety, panic attacks, or intense stress, it's only that much more crucial that you are aware of how these chemicals, masked in clever marketing labels, play a part in adding to stress in your body. This video is super cute and very informative. It's done in an entertaining way, that will make you laugh, and help you learn about what you are really using to make yourself 'beautiful'.

Video Link- The Story of Cosmetics

Much Love, Meg

Oh Happy Farmer's Market

One of my favorite things to do in the summer is go to all the fun farmer's markets around town. I love being able to walk around all the tables and smell the fresh produce, herbs, and warm bread. It's so great to be able to buy organic fruits and veggies from local farmers and know that you are supporting the hard work they put into their farm all year. I'm excited to share some of my pictures of adventures in the market as the summer continues :o).

One of my favorite raw foodies, Ani Phyo, has a great short video of a trip she took to her farmer's market in Cali. Hope you enjoy... Link: Ani Phyo at Local Farmer's Market

Happy shopping and cheers to yummy raw produce,

Meg

Clinging to Natural Healing

Well, another school year has come to an end and the summer has arrived. Life has felt like quite a whirlwind this month. I said goodbye to my two pre-k classes, my younger sister got married (the first wedding for the 4 of us girls), and then Memorial Day came. There has been such a vast array of emotions as these milestones have arrived this month; and despite my best efforts to face any emotion, I have found myself dealing with an increase in my anxiety level and have suffered from more consistent panic attacks the past few weeks.

I continue to take a low grade prescription of Clonazepam, when I absolutely feel that I need it, but my goal is to be taking only natural remedies. I found an article on http://www.naturalnews.com/ with a list of natural alternatives, some I'm already taking, and others I am planning on introducing into my daily routine. I wanted to share the link with you and find out if any of you have tried some/all of them, and what your thoughts are on how effective you found certain herbs/minerals. I am also looking into acupuncture as a remedy and am curious if anyone has ever tried it, specifically for anxiety.

The three things that seem to help my anxiety during/after a difficult day are: Natural Calm (Magnesium Suppliment), Emotional Ally by Wish Garden Herbs, and SAM-e (200 mg)

Link: Natural Healing for Anxiety and Panic Disorders

To Watering Our Sprout of Hope, Meg

Fuzzy Navel Smoothie (Ani Phyo Video)

I love this smoothie and how Ani explains the importance of eating fruit how God/"Mother Nature" intended. She does a great job coming up with recipes that use the whole fruit, to include all the fiber and nutrients and not just the juice, from organic fruit. Watch this quick video and then try this yummy treat on a hot summer day :o).

Ani Phyo's Fuzzy Navel Recipe

Water your sprout, Meg