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Western Medicine vs Holistic Treatment of Fibroids

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Chile, let’s talk about the sad state of #fibroid treatment options in the USA.

Did you know that about 20% to 80% of women develop fibroids by the time they reach age 50? And for women of color, fibroids are an epidemic. Black women are up to three times more likely than others to develop uterine fibroids. One estimate is that 25% of African-American women will suffer from fibroids by the age of 25 and a whopping 80% will have them by age 50.

The root cause of fibroids is estrogen dominance, that is, too much estrogen in relation to other hormones. This can be fueled by a range of things I see in my practice all the time including poor diet, too much consumption of refined sugar, dairy, and meat, stress and unresolved traumatic experiences (rape, molestation, abuse), taking birth control, and endocrine disruptors.

Western medicine prescribes medications, hormonal injections, contraceptive pills, or other forms of birth control to control fibroid symptoms. The kicker is that most of these interventions (especially birth control) pummels the body with synthetic hormones and furthers the growth of fibroids. In addition, at certain stages, doctors may recommend a myomectomy, hysterectomy, or Laparoscopic surgery. Less frequently recommended are less invasive medical procedures such as uterine artery embolization, or radiofrequency ablation.

Surgery is not a cure for fibroids and also there are many risks. Up to 33% of women who have surgery will need a repeat procedure. Why? Nobody counsels women that in order to achieve lasting healing you have to address the root cause by changing the lifestyle, diet, and stress levels that created the fibroids!

To reduce the size of fibroids naturally, we use herbs and supplements to rebalance the hormones, encourage stress reduction and healthy emotional processing, get rid of hormonal inputs in your diet, remove the sources of synthetic hormones and use alternative therapies that support healing. More on this soon. If you or someone you know is battling with fibroids, sign up for a free call about our Hormone Balancing Academy to learn how our team can help you.- XO

P.S Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram @therawgirl!

Dangers of Women’s Menstrual Products

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Hey girl hey! Let’s talk about women’s hygiene products. Your tampons and sanitary pads are harming your health, YES, you heard that right. Research shows that several women’s hygiene products such as pads, tampons, and pantyliners contain Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs).

EDCs, like phthalates, bisphenols, parabens, and triclocarban, are chemicals that interfere with the way the body’s hormones work. EDCs are dangerous and can lead to severe harm to the body. They can harm every organ in the body, lead to cancer and endometriosis.

Many of these products also contain chlorine bleach. Conventional tampons are created using ingredients that are exposed to pesticides and fertilizers. Wild, right?

What’s the way forward then?

✔Use non-toxic products- I use chlorine-free pads. Some alternatives are menstrual cups and reusable underwear (Chile, check for those chemicals). Do your research and find sustainable and organic brands.

✔Raise awareness- Tell people about this, share posts like these on your stories, whatever way you can get the word out there

✔Learn more about EDCs and the toxins, so you can stay updated on issues surrounding them.

Do you use non-toxic menstrual products? Share some below. To learn more about your hormones and address any imbalances, check out our Hormone Balancing Academy. -XO

P.S. Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram @therawgirl. Can’t wait to connect with you:)

Episode 6: How to Boost Your Immunity & Natural Antiviral Remedies

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Hey lady hey, is it me or are you confused about how to boost your immunity? It’s getting real out here in these streets, and this episode I want to give you some actionable things you can do to improve your health and overall immunity now. Tune in to this episode to get insight on some natural antiviral remedies, and a deeper look at the concept of immunity from the ancient Chinese medicine point of view. 

In this show I’m going to give you tips about supplements, extracts, and herbal remedies that can stop viral replication at the cell level, and later we’ll be chatting with our expert Elizabeth Carpenter who is a Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Acupuncturist, and Clinical Hypnotherapist who has been in practice for twenty two years. 

Grab your #quarantine snacks, and learn: 

  • What the Chinese medicine perspective on immunity is and how that applies to your efforts to improve your health 
  • The importance of self-care and mindfulness practices 
  • How acupuncture functions as a tool for self-healing
  • Why creating healthy barriers mind, body, and spirit is important for immunity 
  • Natural antivirals that work in the body to stop viruses in the same way that antimalarial drugs do with less side effects

To learn more about Elizabeth and her practice visit: https://www.elizabethcarpenter.com/

To read my recent blog posts that include daily actionable things you can do to protect yourself from coronavirus read here:

Part 1: My Ultimate Coronavirus Survival Plan 

http://rawgirltoxicworld.com/2020/02/29/my-ultimate-coronavirus-survival-plan/

Part 2: Daily Wellness Rituals, Effective Natural Antivirals, and Coronavirus Prevention

http://rawgirltoxicworld.com/2020/04/17/daily-wellness-rituals-effective-natural-antivirals-and-coronavirus-prevention/

Related research discussed in episode about hydroxychloroquine, much more research is needed: 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4182877/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32297988

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32297571

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32150618

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32075365/

http://www.koreabiomed.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=7428

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0924857920300996

 

Staying Ageless Podcast is HEEERRE!

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Hey lady hey! I’ve been working hard behind the scenes on a a reboot of my podcast 🙂 I’m excited to let you know its HEEEERRRE! And I’ll be releasing weekly episodes on Saturdays featuring interviews with amazing health experts.

Staying Ageless is a health and wellness podcast that will equip you with major keys to achieve extraordinary longevity. Tune in for a fun and engaging look at food & lifestyle choices, hear from experts as well as living examples, and learn how to personalize your nutrition and exercise regimen and boost your energy so you can stay fly til you’re 99, or close to it. To subscribe and listen to episode one search for the show in Apple Podcasts or visit the show’s website: www.stayingagelessshow.com. The show will also be available on Spotify, Deezer, Radio.com, Pandora, Stitcher, and many more soon.

This podcast wouldn’t exist without so many who inspired me, nurtured me, taught me about nutrition, helped me through my own healing crises, hired me to produce radio when I knew nothing, or lent their time, talent, & resources to help me over the past ten years.

I must say THANK YOU to: Maryland University of Integrative Health, all of my current clients who trust me with their healing process, Dr. Laila Afrika, Dr. Sebi, Queen Afua, Khepra, Dr. Natural, Eleanor Gafton, CNS, Jenny Libkhen, CNS, Amy Bronzi, BS, NDTR, Sue Roselle, CNS, Chris Bacon, Dunori (thank you double bro), my Dad & last but never least my Executive Producer Jesus.

I have amazing new episodes coming for you each Saturday, and I’d love to hear from you about topics or guests you’d like to see on the show. Email Me at rawgirltoxicworld@gmail.com and let me know if there’s something health related you’d like me to cover, or if you know a licensed health practitioner that I can have as a guest.

XO

Esosa E., MS, CNS, LDN

PS

Please subscribe and leave reviews on Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear!

Catch me LIVE tomorrow at 12 PM EST!

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If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I usually go LIVE for office hours around 12/12:30 pm EST on Saturdays. This week, I’m moving my LIVE talk to Sunday, May 12th, and chatting with one of my clients who completed Staying Ageless 30+ and made awesome progress! If you are on the fence about the class and need questions answered, or just want to learn more about the process, come on through! I will allot time to answer as many questions as you all have. All you have to do to get in on the action is follow me @therawgirl and tune in. I’m more excited than I get about fresh coconut water or perfect avocados to see you guys 🙂   -XO Raw Girl

Free Webinar: 6 Ways to Slow the Aging Process!

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Next week I’m excited to do some LIVE teaching, and present 6 Ways to Slow the Aging Process  followed by a Q&A where you can ask me your most pressing questions. The webinar will cover research back protocols you can add to your daily routine to slow the aging process. To get in on the webinar all you have to do is sign up HERE. You will learn six areas you can focus in on to increase your youthfulness and vitality and get real results in 30 Days!

Right now, me and my #AgelessTribe are in the final two weeks of implementing our new rituals, and it’s exciting and inspiring to witness the commitment and progress via daily steps of the women in my class. I am excited to let you know that my transformational program Staying Ageless 30+ will be rebooting again in May!

I know some of you were hoping for another opportunity to join, and so I’m ecstatic to work with a new group of fearless #Ageless women, just in time for summer. If you are interested in getting on the growing wait list or being the first to know when spots open, JOIN MY NEWSLETTER or email me directly at rawgirltoxicworld@gmail.com and let me know you want to get on the wait list to have first priority.

XO Esosa E, MS

Healthy Living in a Toxic World – Episode 10: The Art of Living Long with Mimi Kirk

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In this episode, we continue our discussion about longevity and speak to Mimi Kirk, an international speaker, health coach, raw food chef, and published author who is a living example and was voted PETA’s Sexiest Vegetarian over 50 in a nationwide contest in 2009.

We discuss:

  • Her journey and how she was led to the raw food diet
  • Supplements or specific foods that help one stay youthful
  • Daily rituals and habits that contribute to longevity
  • How lifestyle trumps genetics
  • How to overcome family and peer pressure when making lifestyle changes

& More!

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Healthy Living in a Toxic World – Episode 9: What is a Colonic?

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In this episode of Healthy Living in a Toxic World we chat with Scott Webb, author and professional colon hygenist to get some insight into colonics, the myths behind them, and what benefits they can provide for your overall health.

We discuss:

  • What is a colonic?
  • What are some common myths about colonics
  • Is it safe to have a colonic and what to expect
  • The difference between gravity and machine based methods
  • What are ways to find a good hydrotherapist and what credentials to look for
  • His personal health journey and what led him to become a colon hygenist
  • The benefits of getting regular colonics

& More! Tune in and don’t forget to share.

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Staying Ageless 30+ is LIVE & Almost Sold Out :)

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Hi lovelies,

I’m super excited that my 8 week transformational health program Staying Ageless 30+ is LIVE! There are only a few spots left in the course and the cart closes tonight at midnight.

This course is for you if you are a woman 30+ who:

    • Wants to be fly until 99 or close to it!
    • Needs to learn how to create life-giving healthy rituals that leave you feeling and looking better than ever
    • Wants to fast track and hone in on the best diet and exercise to get results for your body
    • Needs to refocus on self-care and prioritizing your health

This 8 Week Online Course includes:

    • Lifetime access to all future course upgrades
    • 4 LIVE 1.5 hour sessions with Esosa E, MS
    • Access to the online course portal with video, audio, and written lectures
    • Weekly Check-In Calls from Week 5-8
    • The Staying Ageless Workbook
    • Subscription to the #StayingAgeless Facebook community

BONUS CONTENT!

    • Additional One-on-One Health Assessment and Coaching with Esosa E, MS ( One 1.5 hour session – Limited to students who pay in Full)
    • Access to Coffee Enema Course (for all students)

If you are a woman 30+ interested in #StayingAgeless and a loyal reader of this blog, I’d love to extend the opportunity to schedule a FREE 20 minute call with yours truly today or tomorrow! To book your slot click HERE: calendly.com/rawgirl

To BOOK YOUR SPOT in the live course which begins March 2nd visit here: Bit.ly/StayingAgeless

Just to RECAP…

Over the course of eight weeks you will:

    • Learn my C.A.A.T.I. (catty) method of creating new healthy habits to set your up for long term success
    • Assess the current state of your health and set specific goals for transformation
    • Create and implement rituals in Diet, Detox/Elimination, and Lifestyle
    • Practice putting your rituals into action with support
    • Learn about powerful supplements, exercises, and longevity protocols that will slow the aging process

The class format includes informative Live sessions, pre-recorded videos, text articles, images, handouts, and bonus audio interviews.

You will finish our course equipped with:

    • A Staying Ageless Workbook that can be referenced again and again to reassess where you are in your health journey
    • A list of #Ageless resources to add to your toolbox
    • Understanding of a method to create and sustain health habits
    • New rituals you have put into practice
    • Access to the #StayingAgeless Facebook community page
    • Clarity on your health status, diet, and exercise that works for your body
    • Checklist/ Goal Worksheet for Staying Ageless
    • Lifetime access to the course portal and any future upgrades

I am super passionate about this course and wanted to create a class that I would want to take myself! My goal is to save you time and money by putting the best of resources together and giving you the support you need to create transformational change in your health that allows you to pursue your dreams and live your best life! Please email me at editor@rawgirltoxicworld.com if you have any further questions or concerns. XO

Healthy Living in Toxic World – Episode 8: The Benefits of Juicing

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In this episode, we talk to Cherie Calbom, MS also known as “The Juice Lady,” a nutritionist and  published author of thirty five books who healed herself of chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and cancer using the power of juicing.

We discuss:

  • Diseases that can improve from juicing
  • Her personal healing journey using the power of juicing
  • How to begin juicing and what you need to start
  • Power ingredients to juice to help the body detox
  • What to do if you have no time to juice
  • Which foods you need to get organic for juicing

& More! Tune in and don’t forget to share.

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