Comments for Feelgood Style http://feelgoodstyle.com Reclaiming what style means and celebrating beauty that's healthy and fun! Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:36:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Feelgood Quickie: The Power of Disconnection by Beth Burgess http://feelgoodstyle.com/2012/02/07/feelgood-quickie-the-power-of-disconnection/comment-page-1/#comment-94964 Beth Burgess Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:36:41 +0000 http://feelgoodstyle.com/?p=8460#comment-94964 I like a lot of what Martha Back has to say, but I'm not sure about her ideas here. I agree that we should take breaks and stop with the technology sometimes, but switching off to people? That's not really my style. I don't like the 'low yield relationships' or 'squids' definitions . It's not about what other people give us back - it's about what we give others, and that giving (necessarily) gives back to us anyway! Should I stop doing voluntary work with the homelsss because they are 'low yield' for me? I don't think so. i prefer a more Carl Rogers-esque approach, myself. Beth Burgess Life & Recovery Coach <a href="http://www.smyls.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Sort My Life Solutions</a> I like a lot of what Martha Back has to say, but I’m not sure about her ideas here. I agree that we should take breaks and stop with the technology sometimes, but switching off to people? That’s not really my style. I don’t like the ‘low yield relationships’ or ‘squids’ definitions . It’s not about what other people give us back – it’s about what we give others, and that giving (necessarily) gives back to us anyway! Should I stop doing voluntary work with the homelsss because they are ‘low yield’ for me? I don’t think so. i prefer a more Carl Rogers-esque approach, myself.

Beth Burgess
Life & Recovery Coach
Sort My Life Solutions

]]> Comment on Feelgood Quickie: The Power of Disconnection by Health buzz http://feelgoodstyle.com/2012/02/07/feelgood-quickie-the-power-of-disconnection/comment-page-1/#comment-94963 Health buzz Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:10:52 +0000 http://feelgoodstyle.com/?p=8460#comment-94963 Great article. :) Great article. :)

]]> Comment on Feelgood Quickie: The Power of Disconnection by Liz Thompson http://feelgoodstyle.com/2012/02/07/feelgood-quickie-the-power-of-disconnection/comment-page-1/#comment-94962 Liz Thompson Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:25:28 +0000 http://feelgoodstyle.com/?p=8460#comment-94962 Love this article, Shanley! I think we all feel this way. Often. I try to be fully present with my kids when they get home from school. Afterall, they are much more important than any email, text or pile of papers. A new trick I've implemented, no internet/phone while I am working. I take a look at my texts and emails each hour, reply if necessary, and then close them up again. It is amazing how much more I get done without the constant interuptions! ps: love your Nakate Project blog :) Love this article, Shanley! I think we all feel this way. Often. I try to be fully present with my kids when they get home from school. Afterall, they are much more important than any email, text or pile of papers. A new trick I’ve implemented, no internet/phone while I am working. I take a look at my texts and emails each hour, reply if necessary, and then close them up again. It is amazing how much more I get done without the constant interuptions! ps: love your Nakate Project blog :)

]]> Comment on Feelgood Quickie: Natural Skincare Facts and Tips by Charleston Naturally http://feelgoodstyle.com/2012/02/01/natural-skincare-facts-and-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-94961 Charleston Naturally Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:42:20 +0000 http://feelgoodstyle.com/?p=8439#comment-94961 I really love these skincare tips! I didn't know you should use moisturizers with water and then a light oil as the first ingredients. Thanks! I really love these skincare tips! I didn’t know you should use moisturizers with water and then a light oil as the first ingredients. Thanks!

]]> Comment on DIY Beauty: Homemade Deodorant by How to Make Your Own Body Lotion http://feelgoodstyle.com/2012/01/30/homemade-deodorant/comment-page-1/#comment-94954 How to Make Your Own Body Lotion Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:32:09 +0000 http://feelgoodstyle.com/?p=8415#comment-94954 [...] week we looked at how to make your own deodorant, and today I wanted to keep the DIY beauty inspiration going with this recipe for homemade body [...] [...] week we looked at how to make your own deodorant, and today I wanted to keep the DIY beauty inspiration going with this recipe for homemade body [...]

]]> Comment on Raw Food Diet: Yes or No? by Karen http://feelgoodstyle.com/2012/02/02/raw-food-diet-yes-or-no/comment-page-1/#comment-94946 Karen Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:20:03 +0000 http://feelgoodstyle.com/?p=8440#comment-94946 Milk from cows is acidic to our system. The body takes calcium OUT of our bones to nutrilize it. The only form of calicium that is good for us herbivores, is from the plant kingdom, specifically in leafy greens. A green smoothie per day keeps calcium deficiently away! Beging a raw organic vegan myself, I stay as far away from meat and meat bi-products as I can. I even cringe when I feed my carnivorous cats meat cat food. Milk from cows is acidic to our system. The body takes calcium OUT of our bones to nutrilize it. The only form of calicium that is good for us herbivores, is from the plant kingdom, specifically in leafy greens. A green smoothie per day keeps calcium deficiently away!

Beging a raw organic vegan myself, I stay as far away from meat and meat bi-products as I can. I even cringe when I feed my carnivorous cats meat cat food.

]]> Comment on Raw Food Diet: Yes or No? by Liz Thompson http://feelgoodstyle.com/2012/02/02/raw-food-diet-yes-or-no/comment-page-1/#comment-94945 Liz Thompson Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:49:21 +0000 http://feelgoodstyle.com/?p=8440#comment-94945 Thanks so much to all of you for sharing your insight on this subject. I have one more question (for now) for you raw foodies and vegans, do you take supplements or do you feel you get everything you need from the food you eat? I quit taking calcium supplements last year after reading that it can build up in your arteries, especially in women, which is why I still drink cow's milk. Any other milk with added calcium is just like taking a supplement, right? I know that certain veggies have calcium, but how are sure you are getting enough? Tx! Thanks so much to all of you for sharing your insight on this subject. I have one more question (for now) for you raw foodies and vegans, do you take supplements or do you feel you get everything you need from the food you eat? I quit taking calcium supplements last year after reading that it can build up in your arteries, especially in women, which is why I still drink cow’s milk. Any other milk with added calcium is just like taking a supplement, right? I know that certain veggies have calcium, but how are sure you are getting enough? Tx!

]]> Comment on Raw Food Diet: Yes or No? by Karen http://feelgoodstyle.com/2012/02/02/raw-food-diet-yes-or-no/comment-page-1/#comment-94937 Karen Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:32:24 +0000 http://feelgoodstyle.com/?p=8440#comment-94937 I am a high 98% raw, only because it is impossible to guarantee that "raw" nuts are really raw even when they say they are and even when you verify the information. Almonds need to be imported to be raw as an example. That being said, I am successfully raw because of green smoothies! I have at least 1 and most days 2 quarts a day. I also have a fruit based smoothie each day. I have no problem with being raw. I am thriving for the first time in my life. My body is repairing itself, I am gaining back all my healthy functions. There isn't room enough to tell you all that I'd love to share. I'm now mentoring others to change their diets from a cooked carnivorous eating herbivore/standard american diet with phakephood, to a healthy plant-strong one with daily green smoothies. I am a high 98% raw, only because it is impossible to guarantee that “raw” nuts are really raw even when they say they are and even when you verify the information. Almonds need to be imported to be raw as an example.

That being said, I am successfully raw because of green smoothies! I have at least 1 and most days 2 quarts a day. I also have a fruit based smoothie each day. I have no problem with being raw. I am thriving for the first time in my life. My body is repairing itself, I am gaining back all my healthy functions. There isn’t room enough to tell you all that I’d love to share.

I’m now mentoring others to change their diets from a cooked carnivorous eating herbivore/standard american diet with phakephood, to a healthy plant-strong one with daily green smoothies.

]]> Comment on Raw Food Diet: Yes or No? by Kimmi http://feelgoodstyle.com/2012/02/02/raw-food-diet-yes-or-no/comment-page-1/#comment-94929 Kimmi Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:43:38 +0000 http://feelgoodstyle.com/?p=8440#comment-94929 Hi Liz I loved reading your experience with the raw lifestyle so far. I understand your concern about not feeling full for very long. How long have you been eating your new diet for? It might actually take a while for your body to transition to the new 'lighter' food. There is also the subject of conditioning. Our bodies are mentally conditioned to feel full after a certain number of chews or swallows. So you might be quitting eating before you are really full. (Our tummy tells us we're full when we have one of: enough calories, enough volume, OR the right number of swallows). To get 2000 calories (assuming thats how many you want to get) you have to eat a LOT more VOLUME of fresh raw produce than you would of say cooked rice or meats. Cooked foods are generally more calorie dense and will make you feel full when you eat less of them. Raw produce is nutrient dense, not calorie dense. If you are always hungry on raw food, it probably just means you have to eat MORE of it. Don't eat a normal sized salad or smoothie, make a giant one. You will never become overweight on these foods, so don't be afraid to have larger meal portions. I hope this helps! Good luck with your transition! Hi Liz
I loved reading your experience with the raw lifestyle so far. I understand your concern about not feeling full for very long. How long have you been eating your new diet for? It might actually take a while for your body to transition to the new ‘lighter’ food.
There is also the subject of conditioning. Our bodies are mentally conditioned to feel full after a certain number of chews or swallows. So you might be quitting eating before you are really full.
(Our tummy tells us we’re full when we have one of: enough calories, enough volume, OR the right number of swallows).
To get 2000 calories (assuming thats how many you want to get) you have to eat a LOT more VOLUME of fresh raw produce than you would of say cooked rice or meats. Cooked foods are generally more calorie dense and will make you feel full when you eat less of them. Raw produce is nutrient dense, not calorie dense.
If you are always hungry on raw food, it probably just means you have to eat MORE of it. Don’t eat a normal sized salad or smoothie, make a giant one. You will never become overweight on these foods, so don’t be afraid to have larger meal portions.
I hope this helps! Good luck with your transition!

]]> Comment on Argan Oil for Wrinkles, Acne Scars or Melasma? by Liz Thompson http://feelgoodstyle.com/2012/01/27/argan-oil-for-wrinkles-acne-scars-or-melasma/comment-page-1/#comment-94928 Liz Thompson Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:55:51 +0000 http://feelgoodstyle.com/?p=8423#comment-94928 Vitamin E is very effective in fading scars, and argan oil is high in Vitamin E. When my son was younger he had to have stitches on his face and our pediatrician recommended using Vitamin E oil on the scar until the redness had faded ( once the wound was healed, of course). Now you can hardly tell there was ever anything there. I also used it to fade a scar from a nasty wound on the back of my leg and it worked like a charm. Rosehip oil is also good at fading skin discoloration. Here is a new product I am trying: http://www.lovetruenatural.com/pai-rosehip-bioregenerate-fruit-and-seed-oil-blend-plus-vitamin-e.html . I am a huge fan of rosehip oil for the face and this one has Vitamin E too. Since you use so little at a time the bottle will last and last. Use some on your face after applying to your stretch marks :) Vitamin E is very effective in fading scars, and argan oil is high in Vitamin E. When my son was younger he had to have stitches on his face and our pediatrician recommended using Vitamin E oil on the scar until the redness had faded ( once the wound was healed, of course). Now you can hardly tell there was ever anything there. I also used it to fade a scar from a nasty wound on the back of my leg and it worked like a charm. Rosehip oil is also good at fading skin discoloration. Here is a new product I am trying: http://www.lovetruenatural.com/pai-rosehip-bioregenerate-fruit-and-seed-oil-blend-plus-vitamin-e.html . I am a huge fan of rosehip oil for the face and this one has Vitamin E too. Since you use so little at a time the bottle will last and last. Use some on your face after applying to your stretch marks :)

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