Migraines

I can honestly say that I do not know if I have had a migraine. I have had some bad headaches, but I do not have any experience with the sort of headache that my poor migraine suffering friends talk about! Either way, as I do have many friends who suffer from migraines, I research them a lot! The main thing that my friend Sunshine, a frequent migraine sufferer, has stated worked for her were the green drinks. Now many of my friends have many different ailments and are of all different age groups, but most who have tried the green smoothies for migraines and managed to restrict triggers from their diets (gluten, for example) say that this is a good way to go!

Since I do not suffer from this specific ailment other then regular headaches, usually sinus induced due to my allergies, here is a link with a testimonial:

http://www.incrediblesmoothies.com/green-smoothie-inspirations/weight-loss-and-fewer-migraines-with-green-smoothies-green-smoothie-inspirations/

This link includes a recipe and a testimonial from a migraine sufferer:

http://smartfoodandfit.com/green-smoothie-for-migraines/

This link says it could be linked to body acidity - guess what it alkaline? APPLE CIDER VINEGAR!
http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2012/04/how-to-get-rid-of-migraine-headaches/

This recipe looks amazing:

http://madeformorehfs.blogspot.com/2012/08/move-over-migraine-green-smoothie.html

Now, in addition to the possible miracle of more magnesium into your diet, you can add magnesium oil to your routine to help improve mood. Magnesium oil is not cheap from what I have found online, but I did also find some threads that indicate that if you purchase toxin free nigiri and dissolve it in water it becomes magnesium oil, so may as well save some bucks if you can! Once the oil is made, pop it into a spray bottle and spray your arms and legs and middle and see if that doesn't help any!

Now, I can imagine that migraines make you dizzy and perhaps the smoothies will not take the pain away... my sinus headaches are not very fun and can combine similar elements. Of course, there are a myriad of over the counter remedies that may work like Excedrin Migraine or some such, but if you are looking for a healthier alternative for the pain part other than juices, see the following links:

http://www.herbsandoilsworld.com/herbs-essential-oils-for-migraines/
http://frugallysustainable.com/2012/05/how-to-treat-migraines-with-an-herbal-tincture-at-home-a-recipe/ (kind of gave up on making tinctures after the last one was so alcohol, but I may try again some day with glycerin of some sort)
http://www.learningherbs.com/news_issue_92.html I do make a medical salve that would probably also work for migraines, but it does contain maryjane, so if you have a medical card and need assistance making your own, feel free to message me :)

Other then a super awesome pillow, darkness, some soothing music and aromatherapy, this is all I have so far on migraines. If I find anymore, I will let you all know!

Love and light <3 Psynn

Hemp Seeds: The perfect food

Let's talk about hemp in celebration of Colorado planting their first fields of industrial hemp! I could go on and on about states rights, but really, it is about this amazing plant!

Hemp was prohibited for cultivation in 1970 in the United States, but recently many states have been making their own laws: thank you 10th amendment! Hemp was prohibited for a few reasons, but if you look into it, the reason was only due to its close relation to the marijuana plant, and though they are close cousins, they are not the same plant at all. Marijuana has high quantities of THC and CBD's that aid in pain relief and healing, but hemp has less than 1% of those same psychoactive properties. Hemp was also being edged out by other industries who had more lobbying power at the time, but now it is time to take the power back! Currently, we are the largest importer of hemp, but as a country we sadly have little industry left and hemp can revitalize us if it is properly legalized and under no threat from the federal government, which has yet to be seen.

Onto the seed! Hemp seeds are complete proteins, they are whole and complete! If a person were forced to live on hemp seeds, they would survive, though they may be grumpy from lack of variety. Hemp seed is considered a superfood - there are several of these magical foods, but I figure we can go over those as time goes on. Hemp seeds can be eaten raw and they turn to a gel in your mouth and body, so no need to worry about them affecting my pesky diverticula! You can make shakes, add them to cereal, juices, eat them on yogurt, in energy or granola bars as they are a natural source of energy and many necessary fats!

You can purchase hemp seeds online or at a health store and hopefully, soon at a local farmers market! For any marijuana growers in Colorado, make sure to move your babies indoors, as the close genetic tie between these two plants will screw up any outdoor grow. Seedy weed, kids!

Love and light <3 Psynn

For more about hemp seeds:
http://www.purehealingfoods.com/hempHeartsInfo.php
http://www.ratical.org/renewables/hempseed1.html

The Mighty Apple Cider Vinegar

First and foremost, I feel that all people should be aware of this amazing stuff! I heard about it as a child for specific ailments, but never for the entire vastness of its amazing effects! Any vinegar is pretty awesome for its properties in cleaning, but apple cider vinegar is a special sort. Braggs Organic is the best and contains the Mother, which is sort of like acv kombucha, but if you are in a pinch and can't get Braggs, any kind will do.

If you are suffering from a cold, low energy, need a cleanse, feeling blocked, having acid reflux, suffering from any acid reflux related disease, have gastrointestinal issues of any kind, have immune system problems of any kind and basically exist as a human person on this planet, you can benefit from drinking apple cider vinegar EVERY DAY! I will admit that I forget to take it fairly often, but if I feel the need it works every time.

There are several ways to ingest apple cider vinegar, but I prefer the following recipe:

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• honey to taste up to 2 tbsp
• 6-8 oz of water

Add 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar to a glass, then add the baking soda. If you enjoy carbonation in your drink, add the next two ingredients quickly to retain some bubbles. If you are like me and have some issues with carbonation, just let the vinegar and the baking soda dance until settled, then add the honey and water. I usually add 1 tbsp honey, then a shot of hot water to dissolve it and finish with super cold water. You can even add ice if it helps, but the drink is not unpleasant. My friends that have kids that have tried it usually call it apple cider vinegar soda :)

This mixture will benefit anyone, even pets! I have one friend who prefers to leave the water out of it and just shoots it like liquor, so find your own way, just get that vinegar in you, because it works! <3 love and light! - Psynn