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Fri Feb 15, 2008 1:33 am  |
I just wanted to share that I've been taking NN Ultimate Omega 3 and ACV tonic and 2 bags of Republic of Tea Skin Tea (Get Gorgeous) every day for the last 3 months. I just now got my TTOTM and I didn't even "know" I got it until I saw it. Usually, there are always symptoms when it's coming: cramps, sinus, backaches, pimples, soreness, or bloatiness. FYI, I don't take BCP so my TTOTM comes whenever -- between 28-35 days. This is the 3rd month that I haven't gotten a SINGLE pimple nor accompanied PMS symptoms during TTOTM. I'm wondering if it has to do with my Omega 3, ACV tonic, and ROT Skin tea since my diet & exercise lifestyle are exactly the same.
During the 1st month I thought it was a fluke; 2nd month I was thinking "ok maybe they are working"; now during the 3rd TTOTM, I'm thinking it's most definitely working. I'm just so happy that I haven't dealt w/ a single zit in so long (knock on woods). I don't get pimples normally anyway, but when I do, I get those cystic ones during TTOTM, which I absolutely dread. They always leave PIH scars that take forever to go away.
Also, I lost 4 pounds and I wasn't even trying. I don't weigh myself often (a dozen times a year at most seriously) and I just hopped on the scale twice last week because I suddenly felt "lighter", and indeed I lost 4 pounds in 3 months in the winter time. Considering that I'm eating a 2500 calorie/day diet and exercise only 4-5 times a week for 30-60 minutes (my normal lifestyle), this was unusual and unwanted. I go to the gym to maintain a "higher" weight not to lose weight since I'm already underweight.
I also have a lot more energy as well as healthier hair, nail and skin (glowing and not drying at all this winter). These were the only changes I made in the past 3 months besides going to the sauna 4x/week for 10-15 minutes (right after I exercise). I'm not sure which of those changes produce all these wonderful results, but I hope it may help someone else here... |
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Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:13 pm |
It's Republic of Tea Get Gorgeous Tea (tea for clear skin) and contains rooibos, orange peel, hibiscus flowers, chamomile flowers, red clover flower, chaste berries, burdock roote and "natural pomegranate flavor,". Instructions recommend drinking 3-4 cups on a daily basis, but I only use 2 bags in a 1L boiling water. I then sip it all day long. It's very mild fruity tea and non-caffeinated so you can drink at any time. Even though it contains rooibos, it's very very mild as I've had other strong rooibos tea before. I got this at whole foods for $10/tin/36bags.
ACV tonic: I use a pyrex baking glass (the 12oz one). I pour Braggs ACV to almost 50mL mark, then pour warm water (as warm as you can tolerate in one gulp) water until the very top (about 10 oz) to dilute it. I use a very big straw (starbucks) and drink it as fast as I can. Immediately afterwards, I rinse my mouth out several times with water. Don't brush your teeth for at least 45 minutes. I usually brush my teeth before drinking my ACV and just rinse after.
My morning routine: I place 7c of filtered water my Braun Kettle to boil which takes 3.5 minutes. Use some of water for ACV and most for tea. I try to drink at least 2L or more of my herbal tea/warm water a day (same tea bags just keep refilling w/ filtered boiling water). I always drink warm water or tea not cold. Warmness makes it easier for me to drink more fluid, but then I also discovered that it's better for your system as well. Whatever helps you drink more fluid -- go w/ that method, IMO.
At dinner I take 1 pill of Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega 3 or 1/8 teaspoon in NN Ultimate OMega and now that I'm done w/ my pills. I switched to liquid b/c it's cheaper and more potent but messier. No fish taste either way. Love it. It helps w/ my mood/hair/nail/skin/PMS. I don't take any other medications. I sometimes pop in a multi but not religiously.
My skin care routine is pretty simple. I don't use cleanser in the morning at least in winter time anyway. I just use wet cloth (organic bamboo micro fiber cloth) to pat down my face w/ warm water. Apply Kinerase Light Clear moisturizer or sunscreen if I go out. At
night, I use Boscia Clear Complexion or purifying cleanser (both are almost identical to me). Then I use Kinerase Clear Moisturizer Light sparingly all over (this stuff has a very small amount of BHA in it, but it works for me). Once a week I use Skinceuticals retinol .5% (on Sunday) and AHA stuff (I have mama lotion or my AHA ameripure liquid) on Wednesday. I always use my products sparingly on cleansed/damp skin.
I do eat 3 serv fruits and 5 veggies a day but I also eat a lot of junk food. I am a compulsive junk food eater (a whole bag of chips, an entire box of milk duds, bag M&M, cheesecakes, pizzas, etc.). I'm planning on reducing my junk food intake in the near future (after my TTOTM, hopefully) and substitute "heathier food" like whole grain pasta, protein, etc... |
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Mon Feb 18, 2008 4:15 pm |
what does the ACV do???? Can I just put it on my salad with olive oil and call it a day?I dont know about drinking it  |
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