Maitake and Immunity

Obviously, those with a strong immune system are lucky...because others like me, we have to work at it.

A strong immune system helps:

1. helps protect against more serious chronic illnesses
2. helps you fly by cold and flu season
3. identifies and neutralizes harmful stuff like bacteria, viruses and environmental contaminants

I've recently started researching Maitake D-Fraction, which is the mushroom's bioactive extract which activates the innate immune system, strengthens body's bacterias. 

In a 2011 study, it was discovered that it also activates a specfic gene that promotes programmed cell death in breast cancer cells. More studies indicate that it promotes the destruction of cancerous renal cells and bladder cells. 

Ancient lore claims that when the Japanese found the mushrooms in the mountains, they began dancing for joy. So, maitake means "dancing mushroom". 

So, 200 mg twice a day, people. If you take with a dose of Vitamin C, it may enhance the maitake's absorpton!

love love love,

the globetrotting gamine

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the globetrotting gamine

Anthocyanin

I know that some of the words, ideas and such that I post may sound utterly ridiculous and scary to some of you-- and that's ok. Anything new or foreign to anyone can be scary. Everything is a learning process.

On a happier note, I'll do the research for you! LOL

Anthocyanin is defined as a class of water soluble pigments that give fruits their vibrant red, blue and purple colors. They possess powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory (my favorite!) properties that confer eye protecting benefits.

(Also, a diet rich in fruits, veggies and sometimes fish help safeguard your vision naturally. Also, omega-3 fatty acids, lutein and zeaxanthin can also help keep your eyes healthy for a lifetime.)

It can also help if:

1. you have bad night vision
2. your eyes are constantly tired
3. you stare at a tv or computer screen all day

It's worth a try!!

love love love,

the globetrotting gamine

ADD, ADHD- what I think

As a licensed school counselor, and a mental health counselor...there's a lot of similarities I see in cases where children are incorrectly diagnosed...and sometimes, it starts with their nutrition.

How many of these students are consuming the S.A.D (Standard American Diet) that consists of meats, genetically modified fruits and vegetables, junk food, fast food, processed food, dairy, cold cuts, and all kinds of fake sugars...not to mention vaccinations? No one person has ever studied the effect of all the vaccinations and all these diets together to see what they can result in.

In the same respect, kids will be kids. Some will be quiet, some loud...some running, some sitting...some thoughtful, and some outgoing...this is a fact.

So, why not address the nutrition and activity of our children rather than send them off to get a new prescription for them?

For example, if a child detoxes, Mom or Dad begin juicing organic fruits and vegetables for them, they begin eating an all organic diet...do they wonder what they would change? Or is that more complicated than just going to pick up a prescription and drug their children?

What about adding a supplement like Ginko Biloba...the benefits are endless, including:

1. improves cognition and memory
2. boosts blood flow to brain
3. destroys free radicals (which cause dis-eases like cancer)
4. protects brain cells from premature death
5. improves selective attention
6. long term verbal and non-verbal memory
7. improves antisocial and hyperactive disorder
8. can manage impulsivity and forgetfulness

You should use 60-120 mg, 1 to 2 times daily. DO NOT TAKE THEM WITH BLOOD THINNING DRUGS!

It's worth a 28-day trial to do all this, rather than have your child take a trial medication!

love love love,

the globetrotting gamine

changing your life

changing your life is hard to do.

believe me, i've done it, sooo many times.

everytime, i feel as if i get closer and closer to the best version of myself, and closer to knowing how to take care of myself in order to take care of others.

here are some easy tips to get a jump start on changing your life:

1. take a brisk walk, 20 minutes every day (weather permitting, of course!)
2. list, in a beautiful new notebook, 10 dreams you want to achieve.
3. surround yourself with the sacred, which means: if you don't like something you own, or it carries an upsetting energy or vibe, just get rid of it.
4. start making your gratitude lists. believe me, it works.
5. ***make your vision board!!!*** (this is my most favorite one...more about it in my upcoming post!)

health stuff: bones and joints

i have been learning so much stuff, that I barely have enough time to slow down. seriously, so much to do-- but i'm not gonna lie. this is what i wanted and i love it.

during this freezing season called winter...in NY... a lot of us are feeling and complaining about our aches and pains. if you've noticed, they lie dormant most of the year until the temperature drops very low.

i know because the surgeries and chemo damaged nerves act up like a mofo. it is not fun, but i'm also not going to let it bother me.

the inner core of our bones produces blood cells and bones also act as a storage tank for most of the calcium in our body.

joints occur where the bones come together-- i've noticed lately, my wrist and legs and elbows, even my back, are cracking much more easily, and loudly! they're usually covered by spongy cartilage. it acts as a shock absorber and should guarantee you to move around easily. wear and tear may cause this sponginess to break down.

a couple of posts ago, i wrote about magnesium...which should definitely be incorporated in all of our supplements. here's some reasons why:

1. helps with bone formation
2. stimulates calcitonin hormone (preserves bone structure by drawing calcium out of the blood and soft tissues back into the bones!)
3. lowers risk of osteoporosis
4. helps bone mineral density in postmenopausal and elderly women
5. will help you deal with stress
6. helps your cells relax
7. less inflammation and better sleep...

and so much more!

you're supposed to take between 400 to 800 mg per day! don't start at 800 though-- you don't want your poop to run away from you when you're not ready for it... lol

i hope this helps your winter stress and bone aches!!

love love love,

the globetrotting gamine

my story

^2010^

^2013^

^Christmas 2014^

i figured it's good to put it out there, and whoever wants to read it and use it, can.

i was never living the healthiest lifestyle.

though i was never a partier, and never did drugs, 

my diet was ew. 

cue all kinds of meats, gmo's, processed foods, cold cuts, caffeine, cakes, sweets, sushi, anything with sugar.

i was eating at home, and eating out A LOT!

I didn't know that what i was doing was going to have consequences, 

and in the depth of my soul i believe that the nutrition and stress factor

is what bought on my diagnosis of hodgkin's lymphoma, in oct. 2012.

commence: chemo, november 2012- april 2013. 

ice chemo- april 2013- june 2013

stem cell transplant- july 19 2013- aug 6 2013

so basically, i've died a few times (serious- NDE's galore, some i don't even remember, they had me so drugged up)

and i prayed and prayed and prayed some more...

and i knew, in october 2013, when my onc.'s were grasping at straws

that i wasn't going to deal with the medical b.s. anymore.

if they couldn't tell me where this dis-ease came from,

how were they going to cure me with poison?

i was NOT getting sick again,

i was NOT having people with hazmat suits inject nasty nasty goo into my poor body anymore.

so God, answered my prayers, and I've been detoxing ever since.

i have tried everything, 

and never have i felt this good before.

i know it's hard, but the thing with diagnosis is this:

mind, body and spirit keep you sick.

if one is, the others follow suit.

you can choose your path by following your soul and instincts:

NOT YOUR FEAR.

I had let fear dictate my life up until my prayers were answered,

and i don't anymore.

if any of you guys are out there, and want help,

message me, I am here!

love love love,

globetrotting gamine