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DIY Lymphatic Drainage Massage Cream

Vincent Stevens — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:21:00 +0000

The lymphatic system essentially acts as the body’s internal drainage system. It is responsible for removing toxins and waste from cells, and a poor-functioning lymphatic system can cause bloating, weakened immune function, and sluggishness. By stimulating lymphatic drainage, you can not only boost immune function, but also clear up the skin and increase energy levels.

In order to promote lymphatic drainage, you have to move the body or encourage lymphatic flow via massage. The lymphatic system collects lymph and returns it to the heart via a network of vessels and nodes. Anything that disrupts this process can cause lymph to accumulate in the arms, legs, ankles, and other parts of the body. Lymphatic drainage works to eliminate harmful toxins and support the body’s ability to recover and heal more efficiently. Several studies note that regular lymphatic drainage promotes improved vitality and overall health.

What Happens During A Lymphatic Massage?

A lymphatic drainage massage involves light pressure and strategic massage patterns that help clean out the lymphatic system. Generally, a massage therapist will stimulate the areas of the body that house your lymph nodes to get the massage started. That means that they will massage the armpits, neck, and (with consent) your groin area. Finally, they will help coax excess lymphatic fluid from your swollen tissues toward the lymph nodes, where the lymph is reabsorbed.

Why Make A Lymphatic Drainage Massage Cream?

A lymphatic drainage cream is a cost-effective way to help improve lymphatic flow. Using the cream in this article can help support the body’s ability to eliminate toxins and excess fluid. It may also enhance lymphatic circulation, reduce swelling in problem areas, and aid the system’s natural detoxification process. Let’s take a look at the ingredients and how they benefit your lymphatic system:

Calendula: Known to promote circulation, reduce inflammation, and aid detoxification.
Cleavers: This type of herbaceous plant has small, hooked bristles on the stems that allow them to cling to different objects. Cleavers are commonly used in herbal remedies because of their purported lymphatic and diuretic properties. They may stimulate the lymphatic system, increasing the flow of fluid through lymph vessels, which ultimately facilitate the elimination of toxins and waste products.
Burdock root: Commonly used in traditional medicine and culinary practices, burdock root exhibits powerful anti-inflammatory effects that support digestive health. These anti-inflammatory properties may also reduce inflamed lymph nodes and reduce congestion in the lymphatic system. In doing so, burdock root may help support lymphatic function and flow. The diuretic properties may also help reduce fluid buildup in the body, helping eliminate toxins and waste products.
Yarrow: Researchers note that yarrow works to stimulate lymphatic flow, support detoxification, and reduce inflammation and swelling. It may also enhance immune function and promote overall lymphatic health.
Ginger: Like the other ingredients in the cream, ginger helps to stimulate lymphatic drainage and reduce inflammation. It may also support your detox efforts and encourage healthy circulation.

DIY Lymphatic Drainage Massage Cream

Ingredients For Herb-Infused Oil:

1/4 cup ginger root
1/4 cup calendula flowers
1/3 cup cleavers
1/4 cup burdock root
1/4 cup yarrow
1 cup carrier oil of choice

Instructions For Herb-Infused Oil:

Add all of the herbs to a jar and pour the oil in until the herbs are completely covered.
Store the jar in an area that gets direct sunlight, such as a windowsill, for two weeks, shaking the jar every few days.
Strain the herbs through a fine mesh sieve and collect the oil in a separate jar.

Ingredients For The Cream:

1/4 cup infused oil
1/4 cup raw cocoa butter
1/4 cup mango butter
1/4 cup coconut oil
15 drops grapefruit essential oil

Instructions For the Cream:

Add the infused oil, cocoa butter, mango butter, and coconut oil to the top of a double boiler over simmering water.
Stir frequently until all of the ingredients are fully melted. Remove from the stove and then pour the mixture into a bowl. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to one hour, or until the mixture solidifies.
Remove the solidified mixture from the fridge and whip it using an electric hand mixer until it is fluffy.
Spoon the mixture into a container and store in a. cool, dry place. Massage over lymph nodes during a lymphatic massage to promote lymphatic detoxification.

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Raw Vegan Ginger Lime Granita

Vincent Stevens — Mon, 26 May 2025 17:23:00 +0000

We’ve never posted a recipe for a granita before, but there’s a first time for everything. A granita is a semi-frozen dessert typically made with water, sugar, and different flavors. It originated in Sicily, but it is available in may regions throughout Italy. Think of a granita as a hybrid between sorbet and Italian ice.

Now, we are not providing a recipe that consists of sugar, water and flavors. What we are providing you is a wonderfully refreshing iced creation that you can either enjoy as a dessert or refreshing drink in the sun. Not only is it a non-alcoholic concoction that enhances your hydration efforts, but it is also highly delicious, perfectly citrusy, and loaded with an assortment of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Take ginger, for example, which exhibits preventative, healing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-nausea benefits. Gingerols, which are the antibacterial compounds found in ginger root, can even prevent oral bacteria from growing.

Given that mint is in this drink, it can feel like a mojito mocktail, and who doesn’t love that? Mint can help boost immunity and get rid of bad breath. If you suffer from acid reflux, be careful to not consume too much of this drink because ginger can sometimes have adverse effects. We do recommend that you enjoy this refreshing beverage because the weather is getting warm!

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Crunchy Beet Carrot Slaw

Vincent Stevens — Sat, 24 May 2025 07:33:00 +0000

Some people have only ever had cooked beets. Typically, they come steamed or roasted, and it is during the cooking process that some of that earthy flavor disappears. You can be a fan of cooked beets, but so too can you be a fan of raw beets. You won’t be cubing beets and eating them raw or taking bites out of whole beetroot like an apple, though. By enjoying beets in their raw form, you reserve all of the nutrients, which can decrease during the cooking process.

Due to their firm texture, raw beets hold up impressively well in salads and slaws, especially when shredded or thinly sliced. This sweet and crunchy beet carrot slaw is highly addictive. Not only is this slaw packed with texture from the carrots and beets, but it is also naturally stunning and easy to prep. Make it ahead of time, and it will taste even better after marinating in the mint dressing. Due to its versatility, you can serve it as a salad, side dish, pile it on a grain bowl, or serve it inside a wrap.

The herbaceous dressing accentuates the earthy essence of beets and natural sweetness of carrots. We don’t want to sound like dressing snobs, but we will this time. This dressing is warming, slightly sweet, and a little tart. It has a touch of spice from the fresh ginger, raw garlic, and cumin, but the beets and carrots help create a pleasant balance.

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Chai-Spiced Energy Bites

Vincent Stevens — Mon, 05 May 2025 17:33:00 +0000

Please allow us to introduce you to your new favorite snack: chai-spiced energy bites. These little flavorful bites are perfect to enjoy before a workout or between lunch and dinner to help you power through the afternoon slump. They are like a warm hug for your soul in snack form. The warming flavor of cinnamon, zesty ginger, and hint of cardamom come together to create a snack reminiscent of a chai tea latte. Made with crunchy cashews, Medjool dates, and a little bit of optional ground flaxseed, these energy bites are not only delicious, but also incredibly healthy for you.

Why are they known as energy bites? Do they take the place of energy drinks or caffeinated beverages? No, but they do provide a slow release of energy thanks to natural sugars, fiber, and healthy fats. After you enjoy one or two of them, you will remain full without experiencing a crash. Plus, the fiber from dates and flaxseed keeps your digestive system functioning optimally, while the omega-3s in flaxseed support brain and heart health. Let’s not forget about the spices, either. Cinnamon and ginger exhibit powerful anti-inflammatory properties, which help you fight off those pesky colds and keep your immune system in check. Please indulge in these little powerhouse snacks because they are every bit as sassy as they are tasty.

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Kiwi Salsa

Vincent Stevens — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:29:00 +0000

Are ready for a salsa that is so good that it’ll carry you all the way from spring through summer? Well, get your palate ready because you just clicked on that recipe! So zingy, zangy, zesty, and incredibly refreshing, this kiwi salsa will jazz up any night of the week. Say goodbye to any sluggishness that stems from colder weather when you enjoy this salsa bite after bite. It’s like sunshine for your taste buds!

You might be thinking, “How can I enjoy this salsa without chips if I am cleansing?” That’s a valid question, considering that you cannot have packaged chips during the cleansing process. You can, however, make your own dehydrated chips from root vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, zucchini, parsnip, and more. Use those vegetable chips as your dipping vessels to enjoy this addicting salsa. Alternatively, you can spoon this salsa into small lettuce cups and enjoy it that way.

For this salsa, choose kiwis that are ripe, or else your salsa will have a sour flavor profile. If green kiwis are too tart for your palate, consider using golden kiwis, as they have a sweeter flavor. Unlike other salsas that you are familiar with, this one contains ginger, which pairs beautifully with kiwi. Instead of using red onion, we opted for shallots because they exhibit a sweet mildness that doesn’t overpower the other ingredients. The savoriness of cilantro plays well off the slightly tart kiwi and, well, you can’t have a salsa without fresh lime juice. That’s the ingredient that ties everything together!

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Fennel Apple Ginger Juice

Vincent Stevens — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:42:00 +0000

When you think of a crisp, freshly made juice, fennel is probably not the first ingredient that tops the ingredient list. Most people think of freshly squeezed orange juice or carrot, apple, beet juice. There are countless recipes, many of which are in our Smoothies and Juices recipe section, but we wanted to stray from the path well-traveled today and offer something new. This is a fantastic green juice recipe that has a mild anise flavor with the zing of fresh lemon and ginger, while the apple provides a lovely sweetness.

As a whole, this juice may help combat inflammation in the body. Fennel is naturally rich in valuable plant compounds, including quercetin, limonene, and chlorogenic acid, to name a few. Various studies indicate that that a diet rich in plant compounds such as these can help reduce the risk of chronic health conditions, including obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. Because fennel contains beta-carotene (another beneficial compound) and vitamin C, it may support collagen production and tissue repair. These two processes help maintain healthy looking skin, as well as mucus membranes that protect the respiratory tract.

While we could go on about the health benefits of fennel, it isn’t the only ingredient in this juice. You’ll thank us for that once you drink it! Green apples offer pectin, which has demonstrated an ability to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. They also have a crisp flavor when compared to Red Delicious or Fuji apples. Lemon is packed with vitamin C and helps promote alkalinity within the body. Consider using a Meyer lemon for a sweetly tart flavor. Finally, ginger adds a lovely kick with numerous antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. This is a juice you’ll grow to love; we’re certain of it!

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7 Must-Try Recipes For Your Post-Holiday Detox

Vincent Stevens — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 09:17:00 +0000

The holidays are filled with love, joy, merriment, family, and lots and lots of food. Too often are holiday dishes rich, heavy, and filled with unhealthy fats and excess salt. The worst part is that these unhealthy dishes are not just at the big holiday gathering. Coffee shops, work parties, gatherings with friends, and other events during this time of year feature an assortment of fattening foods. They are incredibly delicious, which is why they are so hard to resist.

At a certain point, though, your body lets you know that it’s time to lighten the load. After all, the body can only take so much! The feelings of fullness last beyond the big meal because people continue eating leftovers for days. This is perfectly common, and most people call the remaining days of the year a wash because their fitness or health goals start on January 1st. Don’t be that person because that attitude can propel poor eating habits into the New Year. You want to get a head start on your healthy eating!

It’s perfectly acceptable to abandon ship, veer from the norm, and start making recipes that are much easier on the body after the holidays. Learn the leftover lesson from previous years and get back on the path to better health before the New Year. To help encourage detoxification, though, you need to eat the right foods. The following recipes should aid your detox efforts after some serious holiday eating. Let us know which recipe is your favorite in the comments below.

Fat Flush Detox Green Smoothie

Promote healthy digestion and detoxification after any big meal when you drink this detox green smoothie. It’ll help flush away the toxins that you accumulated during the holidays.