Headaches! The worst, am I right?
A headache is a signal from our body that something needs attention. Our body works as a whole, so when an alert like a headache happens, it is our job to find out what our body is trying to tell us. Treating symptoms is temporary, finding the root cause is what we really want.
Our body could be trying to tell us that it needs something like nutrients or hydration; or it could be something that our body doesn't like... stress, ingredients in food we eat, things in our environment like cleaning products, laundry soap, or personal care products.
And don't forget about hormones! They are a common headache/migraine trigger. But ironically, alot of the ingredients in the everyday cleaning and personal care products that we use have a big impact on our hormones. So choosing clean options for those can help your hormones which may in turn help with recurrent hormonal headaches. (My fav toxic free cleaning products and fav clean skincare)
Here are a few things I do when I feel a headache coming on
- Salt
I know what you are thinking. "Isn't salt bad for you" We are often told, not to use too much salt, but I'm here to tell you that you need salt in your life. That being said, white table salt is garbage... it has been stripped of most of the minerals. So basically white table salt isn't doing you any favors, toss that stuff.
But! Himalayan or Celtic sea salt are both full of minerals like potassium, magnesium, and calcium! So good for you! Ditch that white table salt and start using this in your food! Your body will love it!
When that first little bit of headache starts I grab my Redmond's Sea salt Shaker and shake a little bit in my mouth. I do this every 15 minutes for about an hour or longer if needed. Giving your body that little boost of minerals could be that little bit of love your body needs to turn that headache off.
-Water
I notice that my headaches pop up on days that I haven't been good about drinking my water. So when you feel that first little bit come on, drink a big glass of water right away. And that salt you just had will help your body absorb that water.
-Essential Oils
We want to stop a headache and we need something to stop the hurt. Essential Oils are my personal go to for that. That cooling feeling of Peppermint on my temple and neck feel so good! (Be careful with Peppermint, it is a hot oil so you may need to dilute it a little bit with coconut, almond, or avocado oil.)
Here are some of my favorite go toos! Deep relief is my absolute favorite because it has peppermint in it and comes with a roller top so easy to apply.
After those three things if you can manage it in your schedule, lay down for a few minutes to help your body kick that headache out!
I hope these tips help you, and would love to hear how they work for you!
If you would love to talk more one on one about headache struggles, schedule a 15 minute health chat with me! I would love to help you get to the bottom of your headaches.
- Bailey Lowe
(989) 245-5358
Everyone needs a sweet treat every now and then. And this chocolate goodness is full of super foods!
First up! Let's talk Avocados! They are full of healthy fats. Yes... I said fats.
For everyone that went through the 90's when we were told fats were bad, let's stop right there...
Fat is one of the body’s most basic building blocks, especially for your brain and heart health. So instead of focusing on low fat, focus on using good fats like olive oil, avocados, coconut oil, grass fed butter, and ghee. And ditch unhealthy fats like soybean oil, hydrogenated oils, corn oil, canola oil, margarine, and shortening.
And next! up for super foods.... Cacao! Yes! Chocolate is good for you, it's all about having the right kind of chocolate. Organic Cacao Powder is full of antioxidants, vitamins, emails, and minerals, and is great for your brain, heart, skin, and even aids in weight loss. On the other hand... Cocoa Powder is a processed form of Cacao making it less beneficial for us. Cocoa Powder is heated and refined, stripped of its nutrients, and often contains sugar, & hydrogenated oils (bad fats)
And bonus ingredient! Pure Maple Syrup! It is packed with minerals and a great replacement to sugar in your recipes.
Here is the recipe! Give it a try and let me know how you like it!
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
- 2 Avocado
- 4 Tablespoons Cacao Powder
- 4-6 Tablespoons of pure Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- Pinch of redmonds sea salt
- 1/3 cup plant based milk
Put all in blender, blend, and enjoy
And if chocolate isn't your thing, you can switch out the Cacao Powder for the juice of a fresh lime, cut the plant milk back to 1/4 cup, and add 5 drops of Lime vitality essential oil to make a Key Lime Pudding. It's delicious with coconut sprinkled on top!
- Bailey Lowe
(989) 245-5358
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- Bailey Lowe
(989) 245-5358
As a mama, somedays I want to freeze time and keep them little! When you are pregnant, everyone tells you that parenthood goes by so fast. But you don't realize it until it is happening before your eyes. ...Excuse me while I go shed a few mom, emotional moment tears... lol
I love capturing videos and pictures of my boys, but there is no way that I can catch everything. Sometimes they just say the cutest things at the spur of a moment, and there is no way that you could remake that moment.
My boys would say or do the cutest things that made us smile, but then I would find myself forgetting exactly what they said or did. I knew that years down the road, I definitely would not remember all of those cute little memories. So, I created a journal to capture those moments!
I write down the funny, adorable, and sometimes crazy but memorable moments. And I can't wait to show them these when they are older, and all laugh together.
The days are long, but the years are short couldn't be more accurate of a saying. I'm going to do the most of capturing the joy of these little years while we are living them.
And I made this journal for other mama's to capture their precious memories too! Something to remind us to stop and take a minute to save a memory.
This is going to be my new go to baby shower book, so all of my pregnant friends, expect this! lol
I would love to hear if you get one! Reach out or tag me on social when you get yours!
- Bailey Lowe
A friend made this ranch dressing awhile back and as soon as I tasted it, I’ve been hooked! Never going back to ranch from a bottle.
And it is always a bonus to know every ingredient going into the things we eat. Too many foods out there have sneaky ingredients that aren’t doing our health any favors!
A common salad dressing ingredient that causes inflammation in our body are the oils used in the dressing. Things like soybean oil, canola oil, corn oil, and vegetable oil are ones to avoid.
Inflammation overtime puts our immune system on constant high alert. Over time this causes cellular damage to our tissues and organs. Research shows that chronic inflammation is linked to so many things! Any condition that ends with "itis" means inflammation, so things like arthritis, colitis, etc. link back to inflammation in the body. Inflammation is even linked to things like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's, auto-immune conditions, and cancer. YIKES!
The good news is that all oils are not bad for us! What's a better choice? Use oils that have Omega 3 fats; things like avocado oil, coconut oil, or olive oil. These are great oils for heart, brain, and overall health.
Tips for this recipe - I used...
- Organic spices (yay for no pesticides or GMO’s)
- Avocado oil mayo (no inflammatory oils, good omega 3 avocado oil)
- Almond Milk or Oat Milk (watch for carrageenan in non dairy milks you buy; inflammatory and bad for gut health) It is super easy to make your own non dairy milks or I like to grab mine from Thrive Market, their brand is one of the few Almond and Oat milks that I have found to not have carrageenan.
- And the secret ingredient that sets this ranch apart is Dill vitality oil! It's a flavor bomb!
- 1 1/2 cup Mayo
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup Non-Dairy Milk
- 1 1/2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 3 cloves Garlic pressed
- 2 -4 drops dill vitality oil
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp Parsley
- Salt to taste
Mix together all ingredients in a bowl. Store in a jar in the fridge. The flavors will really come through after about 4 hours. Put it on salads or use it as a dip!
- And the secret ingredient that sets this ranch apart is Dill vitality oil! It's a flavor bomb!
- 1 1/2 cup Mayo
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup Non-Dairy Milk
- 1 1/2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 3 cloves Garlic pressed
- 2 -4 drops dill vitality oil
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp Parsley
- Salt to taste
Mix together all ingredients in a bowl. Store in a jar in the fridge. The flavors will really come through after about 4 hours. Put it on salads or use it as a dip!
Enjoy! Let me know if you give it a try!
-Bailey Lowe
