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Vitamin A
Vitamin A
Useful for: Vision, Heart, Lung, skin health, immune system reproduction, growth and development.
Nutrition Source: Carrots, Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato, Cantaloupe, Lettuce, Red Bell Peppers, Pink Grapefruit, Broccoli and Tuna.
Deficiency: Deficiency can cause vision loss and blindness. It can also lead to complications with your skin, heart, lungs, tissues and immune system and people who are pregnant or Breastfeeding are the most at risk
Magnesium
Useful for: Magnesium is a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme systems that regulate diverse biochemical reactions in the body, including protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control, and blood pressure regulation. Magnesium is required for energy production, oxidative phosphorylation, and glycolysis (Nerve function, muscle relaxation).
Nutrition Source: Almonds, Edamame, Pumpkin seeds, Avocado, Brown rice, Cashews, Nuts, Peanut butter, Bananas, Chia seeds, Chocolate, Grains, Greens, Milk, Potatoes, Vegetables, Beet greens, Cocoa, Fortified breakfast cereals, Lentils, Black beans, Beans and Fruits
Deficiency: Health problems linked to magnesium deficiency are rare, but they can occur if you have low levels of magnesium in your body for a long time. Symptoms of magnesium deficiency include low appetite, nausea or vomiting, muscle spasms or tremors and abnormal heart rhythms.
#Health problem
13/05/2024
believe in your healing
Glacier and distilled water is NOT healthy
Yes...
The issue with distilled water and glacier water is that it is exessively pure, and the human body handles exessively pure water quite poorly. The human skeleton and kidneys is not meant to it. Plus, we as a species, originated in the savannah, so no eating snow there.
I read and heard plenty of stories of people developping osteroporosis in polar expeditions because of using glacial waters as a main source of hydrations, and entire peoples of the alps developping horrible difformities from a lack of idiods in their water, since they were given glacial melt waters as their main source of hydration since childhood.
Also, most distilled and glacial water sold today is so in plastic bottles, with all the issues that comes with it.
If you like the taste of it, that's fine, just don't buy it for health benefits, and don't use it as a main source of hydration.
Spring water is the healthiest, but if you can't afford that, please, just use tap water as a source of hydration. Now, if you have only access to distilled water for hydration, you can turn it into tea, so that the minerals from the plants would help make it more bio-available and less likely to cause mineral issues.
If that doesn't help, please, make sure to consult a health if you plan to use distilled water as your main source of hydration.
Now, that doesn't mean you can't have pure water from time to time, just please, avoid if possible to make it a main source of hydration.
As always, I encourage you to make research on this topic.
thank you so much for putting all of this together
The biggest lie in fanfiction is that everyone has a first aid kit in their house. I have never owned one in my life
I have a friend who was never taught how to take care of herself, including how to wash/brush/braid her hair, how to wash her face, how to care for acne, how to brush her teeth correctly, how to apply makeup and correctly wash it off, ect. In order to keep her anonymous and also get all the info (as I'm not one to do all the tutorials alone) I'm croudsourcing this info. If you're free, please pick a self care topic and write a simple tutorial on it. If you don't have time, well wishes are also appreciated.
hello, sorry for letting this sit in the inbox for 2 days, start of the week turned out to be much more draining than i expected it to be. So, maybe surprisingly for some, I myself am not very educated on these things (but this post aint about me). But I did try my best to find useful resources that could help your friend or anyone in that matter. remember, even if you had parents and maybe they even taught you some things it doesnt mean you know everything you probably should.
first of all, there are these two channels that might be very very helpful. I think I heard something about this concept before and it sounded so wholesome and interesting, but I just never looked into it myself. Here they are:
https://m.youtube.com/@momhowdoi4105
https://m.youtube.com/@DadhowdoI
These are two youtube channels who answer questions you'd usually ask a parent, i.e hey mom, how do i braid hair? (btw, turns out she literally has a video on that!!
yayy :D ). I'm sure if any other things cant be found in here specifically, you can find an answer if searched in a similar way.
for caring for your hair, i found this video right here:
and also this channel:
this is a professional hair stylist and he has a lot of videos about how to take care of your hair and your brush and other things, which seems super great! he seems to be quite aware of how much people might shove expensive products into your face that dont do much, but also he does recommend sticking to professionally used products that you'd know work well, so thats also good! he's pretty good at explaining complicating things in easy words, which definitely helps someone like me for sure.he also understands that everyone is different and it affects how and when you can and should do things, without feeling judged.
now, i probably havent done a lot, i hope the other people you reached out to could share a lot of tips how to do things and where to learn them. I wish you and your friend, and anyone else who might have needed this post to help look after themselves or anything like that the absolute best. you're all wonderful, you're all fantastic, even if you don't know how to do something. I hope you learn to ignore any judgement you might face from certain people and instead focus on receiving help frrom people who care about you getting better. all the love from this strawberry :)
⭐Vitamin Cheat Sheet⭐
Vitamin A: Vision, immune system, skin health.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): Energy metabolism, nerve function.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Energy production, skin health.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin): Cellular energy production, skin health.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): Metabolism, hormone production.
Vitamin B6: Brain function, mood regulation.
Vitamin B7 (Biotin): Healthy hair, skin, and nails.
Vitamin B9 (Folate): Cell division, DNA synthesis.
Vitamin B12: Nervous system, red blood cells.
Vitamin C: Immune system, collagen synthesis.
Vitamin D: Bone health, immune function.
Vitamin E: Antioxidant, skin health.
Vitamin K: Blood clotting, bone health.
Calcium: Bone and teeth health, muscle function.
Iron: Oxygen transport, energy production.
Magnesium: Nerve function, muscle relaxation.
Zinc: Immune system, wound healing.
Potassium: Fluid balance, nerve function.
Iodine: Thyroid function, metabolism.
Selenium: Antioxidant, thyroid health.
⭐Vitamin Cheat Sheet⭐
Vitamin A: Vision, immune system, skin health.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): Energy metabolism, nerve function.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Energy production, skin health.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin): Cellular energy production, skin health.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): Metabolism, hormone production.
Vitamin B6: Brain function, mood regulation.
Vitamin B7 (Biotin): Healthy hair, skin, and nails.
Vitamin B9 (Folate): Cell division, DNA synthesis.
Vitamin B12: Nervous system, red blood cells.
Vitamin C: Immune system, collagen synthesis.
Vitamin D: Bone health, immune function.
Vitamin E: Antioxidant, skin health.
Vitamin K: Blood clotting, bone health.
Calcium: Bone and teeth health, muscle function.
Iron: Oxygen transport, energy production.
Magnesium: Nerve function, muscle relaxation.
Zinc: Immune system, wound healing.
Potassium: Fluid balance, nerve function.
Iodine: Thyroid function, metabolism.
Selenium: Antioxidant, thyroid health.
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most effective ways to loose weight if you don’t want to st@rve
prioritise sleep (go to bed early and get at least 8 hours)
take any time in your day to walk, get as many steps as you can (preferably 10k+)
eat less meals (ex: skip 1 meal a day, only eat 2)
eat small meals that are healthy/low cal
drink water!! you should drink at least 2L a day! it also helps suppress hunger
sleeping more, eating less, drinking water, and moving your body is going to change your body for the better AND make you feel healthier
I was helping a friend out earlier but then realized I could also share a few small tips on how to shop for groceries on a budget with u guys too!
GLOW TIPS FOR SKIN
Skincare Routine: Establish a consistent skincare routine with cleanser, toner, moisturizer, and sunscreen to keep your skin clean and protected.
Hydration: Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated from the inside out, promoting a healthy and radiant complexion.
Balanced Diet: Include fruits, vegetables, and foods rich in vitamins and antioxidants for overall skin health.
Sun Protection: Use sunscreen with at least SPF 30 to shield your skin from harmful UV rays and prevent premature aging.
Adequate Sleep: Ensure you get enough sleep as it plays a crucial role in skin regeneration and overall well-being.
Exercise Regularly: Physical activity improves blood circulation, promoting a healthy glow and helping to flush out toxins.
Avoid Stress: Chronic stress can affect your skin. Practice stress-management techniques like meditation or yoga.
Gentle Exfoliation: Exfoliate regularly to remove dead skin cells, unclog pores, and promote cell turnover for a brighter complexion.
Moisturize: Keep your skin moisturized to maintain elasticity and prevent dryness, especially in dry or cold environments.
Limit Makeup: Allow your skin to breathe by minimizing the use of heavy makeup and opting for non-comedogenic products.
Weekend reset ✩°｡⋆⸜ 🎧
• Full skincare routine. Face lift massager, pumpkin seed oil, aloe vera mist, retinol eye masks, rose face mask. <333 🌸🪷
• Energy cleansing music. I always enjoy singing bowls and cleansing music to rid me of the week’s stress. (Singing bowls are great, but Sade and Jhené Aiko basically do the same thing too)
• Swimming. Personally, I find water very cleansing and rejuvenating. You can also take a long bath/shower, and fully visualize yourself being cleansed. 🏊♀️
• Lots of greens and nutrients + protein. Eating good food makes me feel good, simple as that. I am able to really enjoy and appreciate my food on weekends, which I love. I get to make all of my favourite little treats and nice big meals, love it. 🙏🙏🙏
• Clean room = full declutter session. I can’t stand having a messy room (yet I do, and I usually don’t do anything about it for the whole week). So anywayyyy the weekend is great because I can make sure everything is organized and clean + I feel so good when I declutter.
• Deep meditation and mindfulness exercises. Put on a guided meditation or some simple meditation music and clear your mind. Breathe. It may seem small, but this is a huge act of self love! Taking time out of your busy day to sit and breathe with yourself, amazing. 🧘♀️
• Read/write. Writing is an excellent creative outlet. You can let go of all your worries and stresses on paper (love my journal). Or you can write about all the amazing things in your life that make you happy! (All I write about honestly, I can’t help that I love my life so much!)
• Deep stretch and good workout. Your body will thank you for stretching out all your knots and tight muscles. Long workout sessions where you can focus on yourself are the besttttt 💪🤞🏋️♀️
training at home or at the gym? my experience
this post could be the second part of this one i published a year ago.
after training at home for a long time i am now in a gym, but i got results training at home? the truth is that yes, because i was very consistent and trained every day and over time i was improving and learning new things but it is true that for me it was a slow process.
what benefits did i get?
my belly is flat and my abs became more visible.
i went from having a flat buttock to a little bigger and with a rounded shape.
my health improved a lot, i stopped getting sick.
i became more disciplined.
i started to love exercise and not only to change my body.
my lifestyle improved.
no more menstrual cramps for days and the pain if there is any is now very light and fades quickly.
- do i recommend training at home?
my experience was quite positive and i enjoyed it a lot but after going to the gym I prefer it more than training at home, because it is much more complete and I can receive help from professionals. so i'm sure that i am doing the exercises well.
but however if you want to train at home you can get quite a lot of results if you are consistent, so yes.
and it also depends a lot on what you want to achieve with your body.
what to keep in mind
many of the routines you can find on youtube are free and also effective, but if you want to see results i recommend that you choose less routines and focus on doing sets and reps, not just follow what the girl does in the video, because in most videos there are no reps and they are different exercises and about 30-40 seconds.
my belly started to mark when i started to do several repetitions of the same video.
so instead of doing 3 different videos choose one and focus on the reps.
it is also essential to stretch before and after the workout.
material you need
yoga mat
set of weights (up to 10 kg is fine)
elastic bands
- my experience at the gym
although i have been here for a short time and still can't see results (it's not the only thing you have to focus on) the experience is much more positive and i enjoy it more. i feel like i am working my whole body much better with the help of the machines.
it also motivates me a lot to go in the mornings and makes me feel better.
i am focusing on other parts of my body which is also positive.
i have the opportunity to join yoga and pilates classes if i feel like it.
i can also get help and advice from the trainers.
i feel that with the gym i can get closer to achieving my goals and the most important thing is that i like going.
- conclusions
it all depends on what your goals are. i understand that there are people like me in the past who couldn't go to the gym so training at home is also a good option.
it's important that we look good and get the results we want but physical exercise also offers many benefits to our body and mind, which is why we should not only focus on exercising to change something we don't like but for the good we are doing to our body.
if you have the opportunity to go to a gym i recommend you to sign up.
in general, exercise of any kind is something positive and something that at least for me is fundamental to include in my daily routine.
and it has nothing to do with this topic, i have several unanswered questions, I need time to answer them, hope you don't mind. i can't answer all the questions quickly because some of them need time.
youtube wellness channels: a masterlist
workout channels
akshaya agnes - pilates, yoga, strength training
april han - bodyweight strength training
bailey brown - pilates
boho beautiful yoga - yoga
cami sophia - pilates
caroline girvan - weight & strength training
celamarr - weight & strength training
charlie follows - yoga
daisy keech - strength training
dansique fitness - pilates & ballet style workouts
dayana wang - short workouts you can do in bed
dn.beauty natural - short slimming workouts
eleni fit - cardio, pilates, hiit
emi wong - bodyweight strength training
eylem abaci - strength training, pilates
feel good with olya - bodyweight strength training, stretching
fightmaster yoga - yoga
fit by lys - pilates, low impact workouts
fitness__kaykay - weight & strength training, mobility
flow with mira - pilates
gayatri yoga - yoga, pilates, yogalates
gloria song - bodyweight strength training
growingannanas - weight & strength training
growwithjo - walking workouts, strength training, pilates
hailey c. - bodyweight strength training
heather robertson - weight & strength training
hinafit - kpop inspired bodyweight strength training
isawelly - pilates
jessica richburg - yoga
julia.reppel - mobility, strength training
kaila wen - pilates
kpop fitness - kpop inspired strength training and stretches
lena snow - bodyweight strength training
lilly sabri - pilates
madeleine abeid - pilates
madfit - weight & strength training
mady morrison - yoga, stretching
mary braun - bodyweight strength training
mizi - strength training, cardio
move with nicole - pilates
moving mango pilates - pilates
nathalie shanti - pilates, yoga
nobadaddiction - weight & strength training, cardio, hiit
oppserve - bodyweight strength training, stretching
pamela reif - strength training, stretching
pilatesbodyraven - pilates
rachel gulotta fitness - strength training, cardio, fun themed workouts and stretches
rachel’s fit pilates - pilates, strength training, cardio
raminara - pilates
rovena - walking workouts
shirlyn kim - pilates, bodyweight strength training, cardio
sydney cummings houdyshell - weight & strength training
teagan dixon - fun cardio, bodyweight strength training
the glow method - yoga, pilates
the yoga ranger studio - yoga
yoga with adriene - yoga
yoga with bird - yoga
yoga with kassandra - yoga
yoga with kate amber - yoga
yuuka sagawa - bodyweight strength training
somifit - strength training
other channels
diana conforti - fitness, meals, workouts
gainsbybrains - fitness, body recomp/fat loss
janet ndomahina - health, productivity, general wellness
keltie o’connor - fitness, general wellness, nutrition
kyla beland - fitness, health, general wellness
leanbeefpatty - nutrition, talks, motivation
lenalifts - vlogs, fitness, habits
linda sun - nutrition, realistic eating
llexliftz - fitness, healing relationships with food
michael sealey - sleep meditation and hypnosis
mina rome - cooking and recipes
nairee kiana - fitness, health, general wellness
natacha océane - fitness, health, general wellness
rachel wrigley - nutrition, healing relationship with food
samantha clarke - pilates and strength training, vlogs
sanne vloet - pilates, vlogs, nutrition
vicky justiz - bodyweight strength training, fitness tips
easy hygiene tips ♡
to improve physical appearance , health and hygiene are a must.
water ♡
water. please , for the love of god , drink water. get up rn and go drink some water. water does so much , want clear skin? water. want to lose weight? water. want to feel more refreshed? water. ITS SO HELPFUL!! you really don't want to be dehydrated, it has so many negative effects.
i would aim for around 2 liters (8 full glasses) a day , but you can slowly increase your water intake over the span of a few weeks if you're not ready for that. if you like me and forget to drink , set alarms or reminders for when you need to.
apple cider vinegar ♡
okay , yes, it tastes gross, but it's so good for your PH!! just drink 2 teaspoons everyday (dilute with water first) , trust me it will make your body sweat and kitty smell (and taste) soo much better!! it can also help u lose weight , decrease waist size and is so good for your skin!!
easy oral hygiene ♡
brush your teeth at least 3 times a day. i normally opt for brushing my teeth twice in a row morning and night , and once during the day (yes , even if i'm at school). also , don't forget to floss!! most importantly u wanna b scraping/brushing your tongue, along with brushing your gums and the roof of your mouth!! If you're not brushing regularly and not brushing your tongue, your breath is gonna stink.
another tip - mints > gum. no matter how minty your gum is , if you're chewing it all day it's gonna make your breath smell bad. a sugar-free mint that specialises in good breath every morning helps so much for me.
shower/bath care ♡
please wash behind your ears and your belly button. every part of your body should be clean!!! you don't want build-up.
exfoliate before and after u shave. this will leave u feeling SO smooth and helps avoid razor bumps , if you have sensitive skin (like me) it can help avoid irritation (i get SO itchy and my skin gets covered in red bumps if i don't exfoliate when shaving). personally, i don't suffer from oily skin , but if u do, exfoliating afterwards helps remove any dirt from clogged pores and any residue build-up!
use different clothes depending on what part of your body you're cleaning!! use a softer cloth for your face and kitty , and use regular clothes for the main part of your body and bum. NEVER wash your face in the shower! you want your face to have its own personal time for you to clean it so you can really focus on it. also , hot water from the shower can damage your skin and make it dry. your shower head also probably has a lot of bacteria hiding in it, so please wash your face separately after your shower.
hobbies to try out ♡
hobbies are such a great way to spend your time rather than being on technology all the time. It's great to have a skill, as skills can help you make friends, and can also open up new job opportunities!! here are some ideas, some are easy and simple and others are a little more advanced, there's (hopefully) something for everyone !!
O1 , painting / sketching
O2 , ballet (or dance in general)
O3 , sewing
O4 , reading
O5 , journalling
O6 , gardening
O7 , baking
O8 , photography
O9 , creative writing / songwriting / poem writing
1O , yoga
11 , learning an instrument (electric/acoustic guitar, drums, piano, violin etc)
12 , bracelet/jewellery making
13 , thrifting
14 , skateboarding
15 , hiking / exploring
16 , calligraphy
17 , pottery
18 , knitting / crochet
19 , pilates
2O , learning a language
21 , origami
22 , archery
23 , bird watching , herping , and animal/bug study in general
24 , mycology , plant observation/documentation
25 , start a podcast or amateur radio
26 , roller skating
27 , gymnastics / acrobatics
28 , cardistry
29 , terrarium making
30 , calisthenics
hope this helps!!!