FitTea Review

Losing weight is my primary goal this year. I am still in the yo-yo stage and I seriously want to get out of it because it is unhealthy and it is a bad cycle I have to break. So far, I have started cleaning my food intake. Although the process is a laborious one,  I have to work hard on my focus, and determination to really achieve my goal.

My recent vacation proved how much physically unfit I have been. The longs walks I have been doing when I was younger and still slimmer proved to be more of a daunting task. I realised that I cannot fulfil my dreams if I am not physically fit. I have to do something about it.

One way of achieving my weight loss goal is to purge all the unhealthy vices I have accumulated in the past such as:

Bad Eating
binging
snacking on processed foods
eating at fast foods and restaurants
skipping meals
drinking soda like it is water
not eating enough vegetables and fruits


Sedentary lifestyle
sitting in front of the computer for a long period of time
not exercising
taking shortcuts like driving to the nearby grocery, not using the stairs, parking near the entrance, etc.
not walking my dog regularly
will watch the TV rather than exercise
sleeps longer


No will power
no interest in keeping up with my goals
easily swayed to give-up when the weight doesn't fall off
not really focused
gets very impatient


Having analysed all my weaknesses from attaining my goals only show that I am a "big" work in progress and pun intended there, unless I do something about it. I do not want to end up sick, and unhealthy. And it is not yet too late.

Once I have realised what's keeping me from attaining my goals, it has become clear to me that I will have to help myself first and the rest will fall into place and with that, I have to clean myself IN and OUT. One way of doing that is taking FitTea and I am glad I did.

Before I tried FitTea, I had to research on FitTea results and FitTea reviews so I can decide if I will be able to stick to my plans. Upon tasting the product and feeling some good effects, I have been convinced to finish the whole pack and see more positive results.

FitTea is an all-natural tea made of organic green tea, oolong wu yi, organic rooibus, ginger, pomegranate, guarana, birch, stevia, corn and honey powder. Most of these ingredients are known for their detoxing properties which help in cleaning your digestive track, providing more energy to sustain your workouts, promotes fat-burning action, and improve immune system too. You may wonder what the role of "birch" in weight loss and why is a weight loss component derived from a known tree. Birch is used to help dispel water retention from the body. It is also used to treat arthritis, heart problems, achy joints and a good irrigation therapy to flush out the urinary tract. Other ingredients like the organic rooibus has properties that is good for the heart and full of antioxidants to give your immunisation a good boost. The other ingredient like oolong is also known as a good diuretic just like the birch.

What I like:
It tastes good and I did not have to use sugar or honey to sweeten because it already contains stevia, a natural plant-based sweetener and honey powder which already provides the nice and not-so-sweet taste to the drink.

It does not have that bitter tea taste.

It smells good. I feel like I am drinking flower juices.

I am more energised.

I do not have stomach cramps unlike the other detox tea I have tried previously.

It clears my digestion.

I do no't feel bloated.

It has helped suppress my appetite which helps curb my vicious chips snacking and soda drinking sessions.


What I don't like:
Nothing. So far, I like the effects and will continue to complete the 28-day detox by taking the rest of the supply regularly.


My recommendation:
Yes, I do recommend this product for the reason that it is helping me suppress my appetite, giving me renewed energy to go start with my exercise and ease the bloating. I have yet to see the weight loss part later because I have just started with the detox few days ago.

FitTea can help if you will just eat healthily and start engaging in activities that will help build and sustain stamina and burn calories to encourage weight loss. I can already imagine the FitTea makers saying this: "Give us a few weeks and we'll give you a new waistline." Not bad! And I am hoping to see better results in the coming days.

So, if you are packing on the pounds rather than losing them or you are on your way to giving yourself a healthy lifestyle with a sound body and mind, give FitTea a try and see the results yourself.

Natural Health Supplements to Keep You Happy and Healthy

Do you struggle to get through the day without umpteen cups of strong coffee? Are you normally falling asleep on your keyboard by 3pm? Do you catch every virus and cold going? If the answer is yes to all three of these things, you need to start taking some natural health supplements to give you an energy boost and help strengthen your immune system. So what are the best natural healthy supplements on the market today?

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Whole Grains

Carbohydrates give us energy but when we consume a lot of the bad carbs (white bread, white pasta and white rice) it can leave us feeling deflated and sluggish later in the day. Whole grains are a much better way of enjoying an energy boost and if you replace some of your refined carbs with whole grains, you will soon notice the difference. Instead of eating a slice white toast for breakfast, have some whole grain toast with a poached egg on top. You will breeze through the day on a cloud of energy.

Moringa Tea

Dried leaves from the Moringa tree have lots of health benefits. Moringa is known as a ‘super food’ and is packed full of nutrients, including anti-oxidants, proteins, minerals, vitamins and amino acids. Taking a teaspoon of Moringa powder or drinking Moringa tea every day will boost your immune system and leave you feeling energised. You can add Moringa powder to your cereal or blend it onto a drink – either way, it will give you a great boost as the day progresses, which if you have kids will be most welcome!

Bee Pollen Granules

Who would have thought that the humble bumblebee could help us feel more energetic? Bee pollen granules are a surprising way to beat the mid afternoon energy crash. Bee pollen contains every nutrient you need to maintain health and wellbeing. You can mix bee pollen granules into food and drinks, or consume it as a liquid extract or pill.

Green Tea

The Chinese have been drinking green tea for thousands of years. Green tea contains bioflavnoids, which are a natural energy booster. If you drink green tea daily it will increase your metabolic rate and make you feel more energised – which is good for your mind and great for weight loss. 

Coenzyme Q10

COQ10 is a naturally occurring antioxidant in the body, but it is also available as a health supplement. COQ10 is used to treat a number of different conditions, including chronic fatigue, high cholesterol and asthma, so it could be worth trying if you are feeling fatigue all the time.

Vitamin B12

Lots of us are deficient in Vitamin B12 without even realising it. Vitamin B12 converts carbohydrates into glucose energy, so a lack of Vitamin B12 will leave you feeling tired and sluggish. Taking a multi vitamin supplement that contains Vitamin B12 should perk you up no end.

Excessive fatigue isn’t normal so it is a good idea to have a health check-up if you are struggling to cope. Always consult a doctor before taking health supplements, especially if you are on medication or have existing health conditions.

The Many Health Benefits of Turmeric

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Turmeric? Sounds like a chemical substance in the periodic table, right? Well, turmeric (curcuma longa) or in layman, the curry spice that we use when we cook chicken curry is a bright and deep yellow spice which belongs to the ginger family.

Aside from using it as a cooking herb, it also possess medicinal properties that is beneficial to one's overall health. Some of its health benefits are:

• A natural antiseptic and antibacterial great in disinfecting wounds, bruises or cuts
• Reduce the risk of childhood leukemia
• Liver detoxifier
• Helps in the treatment of psoriasis
• Natural anti-inflammatory
• Painkiller and cox-2 (inflammation and pain) inhibitor
• Helps in fat metabolism and weight loss management
• Natural treatment for rheumatoid and arthritis

Suddenly Sandy

One look at my blog post's title will make you think of a song or our memories of Hurricane Sandy. No, not even close to those things. I'm talking literally. It is suddenly sandy in our area now.

We came home around 4 p.m. and the weather was still fine. The breeze was blowing not as hot as the previous days and it was sunny and bright.  And just an hour after we got home, my daughter heard the howling of the wind and thought that I was making fun of her. We checked the balcony area and yes, it was the sandstorm. I thought it was too early for Little Sandstorm to make a visit but it did anyway.

It is still blowing sand all over as of this writing and thank goodness I didn't leave any clothes to dry outside today. I guess, the weather will be a bit kind in the coming days. This can only mean one thing - Hello Autumn!

Video of the sandstorm from our balcony...

Review - Woolzies, The Natural Fabric Softener

I have been using fabric softener ever since I started doing the laundry on my own many years ago. I thought of fabric softeners as man's greatest invention to mommies like me who wants her family's clothes to be soft, clean and nicely scented. And then came Woolzies!

I am so grateful that I found this product from another blogger's review. I thought I would give it a try. I am glad that I did. I am very thankful too for Woolzies for graciously sending me a box of Woolzies Dryer Balls containing 6 dryer balls. Now here are my findings and why I have fallen in love with this eco-friendly product.

Why I love it:

• First of all, it is natural. It does not contain chemicals that can harm your skin nor the environment.
• A great eco-friendly product.
• It made our clothes less wrinkly. With the use of fabric softener, it only softened the clothes but the wrinkles are still very pronounced.
• The dryer balls did not make noise at all inside the dryer.
• The friction it created against the clothes made them more soft and less wrinkly.
• It can be re-used plenty of time.
• It saved me time pressing our clothes because of the lesser wrinkles.
• The look heavy but they are light weight. Combined weight of all 6 dryer balls is barely 1 lb.

Woolzies is 100% pure New Zealand Wool. The dryer balls are handmade in Nepal from high quality and fine New Zealand wool. The company behind this genius and very helpful product is Soft By Nature, Inc. of New York.

The box contains 6 dryer balls which you can all use in one load.

If you want to know more about these amazing Woolzies Dryer Balls, check out their profile at:

Woolzies web site
Facebook page
Twitter


I recommend this product to parents out there who have plenty of laundry to do and bust their budget buying fabric softeners that are not eco-friendly. Try Woolzies Dryer Balls!


Disclaimer: 

I did not receive payment for this review. The product has been provided by Soft By Nature, Inc. and my opinion is 100% completely my own findings and evaluation based on the trial I have done with the product. I only accept products to review that I know I will use and endorse.

Beetroot Juice - A Healthy Alternative to Sweet Juices

I used to do "juicing" before for almost half a year and stopped when I gave my juicer to my mom who needed it more than I did that time.  However, as one ages, you feel that all those abuses you have done directly or indirectly to your body will actually take its toll. And having hypertension is one of them.

I got this from a forwarded mail recently. I also asked around from friends who loves to drink natural juices if they have tried this particular beetroot juice. I am surprised that some of them did and the result was promising - a lesser blood pressure reading which bordered to the normal of 120/80 for adults. Then this is what I need.

Beetroot? Really? That earthy-smelling vegetable which varies from light purple to the deepest shade of that color? Yes, I have to try it. So, I did this morning. I juiced my first beetroot juice.

Well, let's just say that the smell is revolting. Imagine scooping water from puddles and filtering the soil and grains out? That's how it smelled like. The taste is another story. I know I can be a bit queasy with vegetable juices, I added 1/2 apple and 1/4 cup of water (I shouldn't have added water because it's not pure anymore but I want to know if I would actually drink it) and 1 big beetroot.

It has that earthy taste but since I added freshly juiced apple (1/2 slice), it tasted a wee bitter sweet. I think I can live with that.

I can overlook all the smell and taste for its numerous health benefits. Try juicing beetroot and you'll reap the health benefits of this succulent, purple/reddish root.

Relief for Headache Naturally

I have a pounding headache since yesterday. It must have something to do with the weather and dryness of the air. Also, my eyes are so tired staring at flight manuals for 8 straight hours. That can't be good.

I was supposed to run today but this headache is crushing me so I slept for a while. I woke up with a mild pain but not as bad as this morning's and yesterday's episodes. I searched the Internet and checked for natural ways to cure a headache specially if you are like me who has allergy reactions to most medication.

One article in Ayurvediccure.com advises that if we are feeling the headache, we can try closing one nostril and suck in oxygen until we feel it in our brain. Release the air slowly and you feel like the pain goes with it. So, I tried it and it did wonders! I actually feel much better; hence, I am posting this :)

Sometimes, our head lacks the much needed oxygen and one way to instill that is to inhale oxygen as deeply as you can and releasing it as slowly as possible. That should help relieve the pain.

How to Treat Hyperacidity the Natural Way

My hyperacidity struck again. This time it is longer than few days. It's been more than week now and I have downed a bottle of antacid already.

I am careful with what I eat these days so I am not sure if my hyperacidity is food-related. I have a feeling it is from tension from work, my life, and my health.

My stomach has been very behaved since morning. I just ate Weetabix for breakfast, soup with croutons for lunch and banana for supper. I am not in a diet but I am just a bit careful so I don't trigger an attack again. It'll be difficult to concentrate at work when I am feeling weird.

I went through various websites on how to treat hyperacidity the natural way since I have problems taking medication due to my allergy.

Here are some info I have gathered:

1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Avoid risk factors such as alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine, and aspirin.
3. Regularly have small meals on time.
4. Never skip a meal.
5. Avoid fatty food.
6. Avoid spicy food.
7. Drink chilled milk. There is a debate on this one though. Some sites I have visited claimed that drinking milk can cause more acid and some claimed that drinking chilled milk could ease the burning sensation in the stomach.
8. Avoid eating raw fruits specially the acidic ones belonging to the citrus family. They will only aggravate the condition.
9. If possible, try to avoid getting stressed or tensed.

If you know more tips on how to cure hyperacidity the natural way, please feel free to leave a comment and share.