Category: supplements

  • orange peel hell

    health problems = cellulite

    ladies

    and gents

    but mostly ladies

    let me share with you some pretty normal trials. cellulite. amirite?

    I never had cellulite until my mid twenties when I was SA’d and I think they might have put thinning cream on my thighs as well, as if being drugged wasn’t enough – well it is.

    I know I should put a trigger warning but I am not going to because I think it’s pretty normal for women to have had something slipped in their drink and if we don’t talk about it, then it continues unnoticed.

    kidneys filter the blood. well, they filter the urine for usable nutrients and let all the toxic waste go to the bladder to excrete. when our bodies are flooded with any toxins, the organs responsible for this filtration (usually kidneys and liver) are unable to do so and so the poison circulates back into the body.

    but we have one last reserve – fat storage. our clever bodies will push out these toxic liquids away from our vital organs, usually into our arms and legs and then suspend them in a fatty liquid. since this is an emergency operation and we do not want to metabolise this with the muscles the storage is less than uniform. hence, the lumps and bumps of cellulite and edema.

    that orange peel says that you survived. self inflicted, or likely also not, this tells the story of your success in besting whatever happened to you.

    in Chinese medicine you look for foods with similar physical properties to the organ you wish to heal.

    for cellulite it’s a difficult one because you will have to over time metabolise everything that’s stored which can be a painful process that essentially leaves you with a years long illness as a little bit of poison is metabolised at a time.

    but vitimin c can help and is known as a powerhouse skincare ingredient that helps all other ingredients absorb.

    so this is sort of a diy and sort of not. another key mineral in metabolising and recovering in the muscular system is magnesium, and so we come to the perfect muscle and fat recovery soak.

    all you need are some orange peels (so maybe it’s time to treat yourself to that new juicer) and bath salts. And a nut milk bag or muslin.

    simply add washed orange 🍊 peels to the nut milk bag and throw into a nice hot bath. And add a generous helping of salts. I’ve linked my faves below.

    and I also hope that now every time you see a woman with a little dimpling you see someone strong and someone vulnerable and someone who deserves your compassion and love ❤️‍🩹

    love,

    beautyboo x

  • everything comes down to 💩

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    can anyone remember where that song is from? I cannot but it’s super appropriate.

    I believe so strongly that beauty starts from the inside. we can cover up the evidence with make up, but it should be there to enhance and play on or with, not necessarily to cover. at least on a day-to-day basis.

    I’ve been study the digestive system extensively and particularly the balance between two powerhouses in the process – the small intestine and the pancreas.

    now the small intestine produces enzymes that break down proteins amongst other things but these are blocked if you are. so the pancreas compensates and releases extra to try and get things moving. this pushes you to reach for the sugar-y stuff because you are now operating with waaaay too much insulin and anything out of place in the body and in excess is toxic. even our own hormones.

    every time we poop 💩 we also relieve ourselves of the microbiome that keeps our mucosa, the lining of our gut, healthy and able to lubricate the mass of “used food” as it’s on its way out.

    a hole or thinning of this mucosa causes constipation, leading to infection as toxic sludge leaks in through the gut and parasites have a ground for breeding.

    don’t panic. see we are resilient af. you just need to include in your diet every day:

    • at least 2 litres of fresh water (as a base and other liquids on top)
    • pre-biotics (provide the necessary food for your friendly gut bacteria)
    • pro-biotics (the little symbiotic organisms that work with your immune system to crush the 🦠)
    • fibre (bulk food that is insoluble, non digestible and you 💩 out)

    and time for the affiliate links. prebiotics include starchy foods like potato or banana, basically foods that have slow release starchy carbs. You can also drink aloe vera juice which can be soothing to a sore tummy as well.

    and then probiotics? you can do what I do which is have gut-healthy live greek yoghurt, fermented foods like sauerkraut or pickles (I’ll do a post on how to ferment your own veg later and link it here, don’t worry) and physically taking probiotics daily.

    if you have sustained any damage to your gut through just not knowing this easy way to take care of it, don’t worry: you can heal. I used to be 100% vegan, but I found that bone broth is so effective in helping the gut to heal. The low fat, high in animal collagen does wonders like no other. here’s a couple of options:

    and as for fibre guys just eat your veggies! but if you need a little help psyllium husk is a thickener you can use in soups and sauces. just make sure you hydrate yourself really well when you cook with it 💧

    a little goes a long way. I recommend making a gel first and then add to your soups and stews.

    do you think the girlies with the giant tumblers are stupid? no they’re smart. 1.2l of water in one cup so if you drink two per day you have done what you need to do. I’ve linked two viral brands

    you know guys if you follow all these steps your skin will clear up, you’ll digest food better and probably you’ll feel more beautiful.

    & isn’t that the first step?

    love

    beautyboo x