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Colonics

2/1/2022

 
I started Monday last week with a colonics session at Living Waters in Morristown.  I would never choose to begin my week like that ever in my life again.  However, I’m writing about it because it was truly opening, worth the discomfort, and helped me be more intentional about what’s going into my gut.  

Colonics is a detoxifying therapeutic procedure where the colon is irrigated.  (Yes, that’s a very santitized description as the reality for me was never ending water and sensations that reminded me too much of childbirth.)

After the session, and being gifted with squeaky clean insides, I did not want sugar inside my gut, nothing processed - not even “healthy processed foods,” no dairy, no meat, no eggs,  and no wheat.  It was not even a feeling of good vs bad or plant based vs. not plant based.  It was more that I got to consciously choose with what to repopulate my gut.

What I did want was lots of water.  I wanted fresh fruit, greens, broths, soups, green juices, tea, veggies, and sweet potato.

I also wanted to do more yoga - interestingly post colonics my practice has been longer each day.  I love ab exercises - I am doing more of those, and walking.  I want to walk more.  

The feeling of lightness is something I want to preserve after the extreme feeling of lightness that comes about 12 hours after colonics.  

On reflection, after writing this, I may choose a Monday again, but I would clear my morning schedule beforehand and have broth and green juice waiting for me and set the whole week up as a cleanse week which is what it turned into. Unprepared - on Tuesday I made a huge pot of mineral broth to nourish me throughout the week.

The colonics was like a turbo boost to detox more deeply.  I’ve been doing a “reset” ever since, but it’s been super easy because my body just wants it that way. So far, I haven’t added dairy, gluten, or meat into my diet, but neither beans, rice, or other grains. For the last week or so, I have enjoyed what I am eating although I know the next steps are reintegration.  Introducing back in more variety is important for my long term health.  I am thinking of fish as the next step -  as I was a pescatarian for a long while and fish digest easily in my body.  

So my recommendation:
The long term benefit and the reframe the experience gave me was worth the process.  It was like instead of renovating a house, you are given an empty plot to build it as you want.  That is quite extraordinary!  And I will say Living Waters was wonderful!!  

with love,
Julia


6 Rules for Earth Friendly Fashion

12/14/2020

 
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My capsule wardrobe has been such a joy to create. I have clothes for every occasion and season; everything matches and mixes - BUT what gives me the most joy is that over half of the collection is second hand and 30% of the pieces I’ve had for over 10 years.

Sustainable fashion is a passion of mine.  Discarded clothing is extremely damaging to the earth. A dress made out of manmade materials is estimated to take 200 years to decompose according to Fashion Revolution  Most of the clothing we throw away or put in clothing collection bins ends up in landfills - I was so disappointed to find that one out, but clothing is so cheap in America most people opt for new over used. One trash truck worth of clothing is burned every second.

Living beautifully extends to dressing beautifully and thoughtfully. To guide myself toward sustainability and earth friendly fashion, I created a list of standards to direct my clothing choices toward conservation.
  1. Whenever possible buy natural materials.  They are better for the environment and decompose quickly and easily.  Nylons, athletic clothing, and sports clothing perform better when synthetic - so buy them, but only what you will use and wear out.
  2. Use resale ability as criteria when deciding to buy something. If all your clothes have resale value, you can release them and use sites like Fashionphile, Tradesy, the RealReal, and Ebay to give them a second life.
  3. Repair and mend clothing.  Instead of throwing something out ask your dry cleaner or tailor if it can be repaired first.  Most items can be.  For shoes, I go to Rego Brothers in Morristown. They are fantastic at reviving shoes and extending their life.
  4. Shop the second hand market first when possible. Something pre-loved is earth friendly recycling.
  5. One in and one out once your capsule wardrobe is established.  This helps you to invest in quality over quantity.
  6. Avoid fast fashion.  I love Zara - this is true.  And I still shop there, but I am meticulous about what I purchase.  It needs to be something that I will totally wear out myself. Also, it is super important to resist the urge to overbuy at shops where the clothes are so reasonably priced.
As you use these guidelines, see how your clothing becomes more useable and you will save money as a bonus!

xoxo,
Julia
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Eating, Reading, Doing

9/11/2020

 

eating

Dandelions
Prebiotics are plant fibers that feed the healthy bacteria lining of your gut. Probiotics, on the other hand, are live healthy bacteria that you eat in yogurt or miso which helps repopulate the gut when the healthy bacteria need assistance.  One prebiotic food I have been striving to integrate as the weather cools is dandelion leaves. 
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 As the weather cools, they become less bitter, but still are great support for your digestive flora and help detoxify the liver.  I use dandelion sprouts for me and my clients because they are more nutritionally potent and have a softer texture.  I also use them in salads chopped finely.  This year I grew an Italian variety in the garden for a steady supply.

reading

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The Luck Factor
Being in a state of positive expectation is one of the keys to happiness and realizing the opportunities that are all around you. I love books that teach and remind me to practice optimism. 
 The Luck Factor opens you to habits which will help you see the opportunities around you and make your life fuller and more connected.​

doing

Heart Opener is my favorite yoga pose.  It allows you to clear your head, release stress, and to feel more open to the light and love which surround you.  10-15 minutes a day is transformative.  I am focusing on my ability to receive more, so I wish to increase my energetic openness to the love and support of the universe.
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To do it place a yoga block on a cushion.  Gently lower yourself with the lower edge of the block hitting where your bra strap comes across.your back.  Relax for 10-15 minutes.

Love,
Julia
​xo

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