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I definitely think if you stopped in January, with beginning to try in May, your system should be clear.

I like to do a natural detox about everything 3 months (when the seasons change), for 3-5 days. You could add several different types of detoxing after you quit smoking to really, really clean up.

I add a spoonful each of bentonite and psyllium husk to a glass of cranberry juice. (It can be any juice, but cranberry is strong - to mask out weird tastes - and it's known for being "good" for feminine issues. And I love the taste.) It's super sugary though, and cutting sugars is a good part of a detoxing, so I'd water it down. Mix everything up well with a spoon, and drink up.

You could also add Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) into your life, if you haven't be acquainted already. It's amazing.
It's can be crazy disgusting at first, but the results are wild. It will absolutely impact your:

• digestion
  
• bowel movements (can cause diarrhea if you take a lot at first; work up to 1 shot glass of it)
  
• energy
  
  
  
  It's recommended before you eat in the morning and/or afternoon. A shot every morning will start to make changes within a day. Do half a shot to start, mixed with water. You'll want a chaser of at least more water, if not something juice to get that taste out of your mouth.
  I used to do this as part of a healthy weight loss plan. It helped with my appetite and digestion, and honestly gave me a lot of diarrhea. I realized I was just taking too much, so cut back, and it now really helps if I'm ever constipated. You will likely really want natural and safe ways to help with constipation with your preggers. You will likely be crazy constipated often.
  
  Lastly, a actual "detox" kit is always good. These are my 2 favorites, but there are more out there that are good. Inner Cleanse is the cheaper (1/2 the cost), and it's gentle. Like ACV, it can cause diarrhea. Read and follow the directions.
  The other one is Raw Cleanse. It's more complicated and I found it pretty gross, but if you can stomach the process (or find a middle ground with it, like adding juice), it's quite effective. Both of these kits are different, but their ingredients have detoxing elements that nothing else so far has offered.
  
  Also, I recommend drinking kombucha at least weekly. IMHO, this is one of the best brands for kombucha (besides locally made goodness). There are a few other brands that are good, but watch our for the sugar.
  
  So, if it's not apparent by now, all of these detoxing, in some way, stimulate you to ultimately poop a lot. Trying all these different ways of detoxing will not only detox you up, but you can find one detox that you prefer, and then do that one occasionally. I do a super big detox, as in all the things described above combined, maybe every 18. mos - 2 years, and then just one of those (cranberry juice blend or detox pills) every ~3 months.
  
  Hope this helps! Congrats on planning a family. <3

Sure!

Step 1: steam your face or a hot steamy shower. Open the pores up! Refrain from any harsh cleansers or scrubbing other than gentle gentle gentle.


Step 2: swipe a stridex pad or any other salicylic acid based toner over the spot. Wait 15 min. It gently dissolves the dead skin layer that is clogging the pore, and begins to break down the layer of oil and crud that is keeping all of the fluid and pus inside.


Step 3: spot treat with Aztec clay mask, mixed with apple cider vinegar. You must mix the betonite clay mask with the Apple cider vinegar, to balance the pH and avoid burning your skin. It smells funky as hell but it is an acne killer, every single person on this thread will agree that it’s amazing for acne. It will draw it to a head quicker. This is great as a full face mask, be aware that it will pulse and tingle intensely as it dries! Your skin will be bright red for 30 min to an hour after removing it.


Step 4: wait 10 min until it dries and carefully peel it off the zit. It may even take the clogged pore top with it, opening it up for extraction — use an extractor tool or pore vacuum and do NOT just go squeeze it. If it does not come to a head repeat this again tomorrow! Do not do the full mask every day, the spot treatment is ok daily only on blemishes. As a full mask it’s best to use it once or maybe twice a week at most, or you risk compromising your lipid/moisture barrier and going through some seriously not fun times. Always follow up with a good oil free moisturizer.

This is the best way to completely drain this blemish, without forcing the pus further into your skin and creating even more breakouts down the line.


All of these products are easily obtained on Amazon, or any major grocer that has a health food section or oriented towards health. I know for a fact that Gelsons, Whole Foods, Erewhon, sprouts all carry the Aztec betonite clay mask and apple cider vinegar. Any chemist or pharmacy will have stridex wipes and benzoyl peroxide & maybe even the extractor tool as well. If they do not have the extractor, pick up some Hydrocollegial bandages as well as small diabetic lancets (Tiny needles used for blood sugar testing) if you don’t have anything you can use at home to poke it with.


Now steam your face for 5 to 10 minutes to open your pores then see if you can gently lance the pimple with a lancet or sterilized small needle. (It must be sterilized and rubbing alcohol for a few minutes first, or you will get an infection.)

Gently pierce it, then allow it to drain and very carefully apply pressure straight down to the sides of the blemish. Do not squeeze directly into it, again super bad. Once you’ve gotten as much out as you can, slap a hydro colloidal bandage on it and sleep with it on. The bandage will suck all of the fluid and pus out, leaving you with a flattened bump in the morning that you can apply a little dab of benzoyl peroxide on. Benzoyl Peroxide is an anaerobic substance, it penetrates all the way to the base of the skin through multiple layers to target acne bacteria. It’s best used as a spot treatment and will fry the crap out of your face. Always use sunscreen after using these medicines!


Products mentioned:

Stridex, Single-Step Acne Control, Maximum, Alcohol Free, 90 Soft Touch Pads https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074GF1PNL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_uGWFDb3Z0AY3M

Aztec Secret - Indian Healing Clay - 1 lb. | Deep Pore Cleansing Facial & Body Mask | The Original 100% Natural Calcium Bentonite Clay - New! Version 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014P8L9W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8GWFDbDHXR0ZP

Bragg Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar, 16 oz (1 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E3B30WW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xHWFDbXYZFBTS

CHIMOCEE Professional Surgical Blackhead Remover Tools, Blemish and Splinter Acne Pimple Removal Kit, Come Done Extractor Tool for Whitehead, Pimples and Zit Popper Leather Case with Mirror, Pack of 6 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072KK5J8K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VHWFDbRHCCA6C


Nexcare Acne Cover, Hydrocolloid Technology, Invisible, 36 count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BRGUNV2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-KWFDbZBFA91H


Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Treatment Gel with Maximum Strength Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Medicine, Pimple Cream for Acne Prone Skin with 10% Benzoyl Peroxide, 1 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NR1YVYU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xLWFDbMR0TMZ0

$0-$5: Avengers Temporary Tattoos Temporary Tattoos of the Avengers, I mean...WHY NOT, THEY'RE AWESOME. make a sleeve out of them, that's what I'd do!

$5-$10: BLK Beverages: Fulvic Acid Enriched Water I have never tried this, but I have heard from many people that it taste like regular water, but black. I see it more as a novelty, but it could be interesting!

$10-$20: Moleskine Watercolor Notebook Moleskines are the best sketchbooks i ever used. I used to be cheap and get the lesser quality one because i though "Can't be THAT much of a difference". But it is worth every penny more than the cheaper ones. Especially the watercolor series, which can still be used to take notes and sketch, but with the added bonus of being able to apply beautiful watercolor to them!

$20-$50: Mussini Crema Balsamic Vinegar of Modena I'm not a very big fan of balsamic vinegar. In fact I didn't like it, but when I went to Italy I had the opportunity to try this and it was amazing. It was thick and sweet. The guy we were tasting it from said he loves to put some on his desserts. This is one of the things I miss from Italy, and you guys should try it as well!

Here's I writeup I did for another thread a month ago.

Some of my favorites, off the top of my head:

• La Gan Ma Spicy Chili Crisp. It's a salty condiment that's ridiculously addictive:

https://www.tastecooking.com/cult-spicy-chile-crisp/

• Chinese sausage have a unique sweet flavor from rice wine or sorghum wine. Slice them into little coins and add to a stir-fry. Many varieties are available (some are all pork and some contain added pork liver or chicken.)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_sausage

• Red dragonfruit, if they have them (most dragonfruit are pink on the outside, and boring white on the inside; sometimes you can find ones that are red on the inside, and I like those much better. The market will label them somehow if they're the more expensive red-centered ones.)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitaya

• Pork floss ("pork sung"; this is dried shredded barbecued pork, used as a topping for some comfort foods such as congee. It tastes a bit like bacon, but they have the texture of cotton candy.)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rousong

• Japanese curry bricks are a great shortcut to making Japanese-style curry. All you need to add are meat, vegetables, and water. S&B Golden Curry is a good first choice for beginners, but there are many other varieties available.

https://www.sbfoods-worldwide.com/recipes/010.html

• Thai curry paste combined with coconut milk makes Thai-style curry. Many varieties are available; if you're new, I suggest starting with a tiny can of Maesri brand "karee" (yellow curry) flavor, combined with 1 can of coconut milk.

https://importfood.com/products/thai-curry-paste/item/karee-curry-paste

• Koon Chun brand Black and Double Black soy sauce are variations of dark soy sauce with molasses added for extra sweetness and color, but not thickened the way some other compounded soy sauces are. Sometimes I substitute Koon Chun's black soy for dark soy sauce in recipes.

https://www.amazon.ca/Koon-Chun-Double-Black-Sauce/dp/B00012OI0U

• Chinkiang black vinegar (many brands are available) is tangy and is what makes good hot & sour soup brown. It's essential for many Chinese recipes (balsamic vinegar is sometimes used as a substitute.)

https://www.amazon.com/Gold-Plum-Chinkiang-Vinegar-18-6/dp/B00BUIKGU0

• A bag of MSG crystals! You will likely never use all of that one-pound bag but it's something cheap that you can experiment with.

https://www.amazon.ca/Ajinomoto-Monosodium-Glutamate-Umami-Seasoning/dp/B00IH28XDE

• dried shiitake mushrooms. Shiitakes are considered an expensive, exotic item in Western cuisine, but in Asian cuisine they're just the regular mushrooms, and quite affordable if you buy them dried. You have to soak them in hot water (and then trim off the stem) before using them.

https://www.taste.com.au/quick-easy/articles/how-to-prepare-dried-shiitake-mushrooms/8jwnrwwb

• frozen gyoza imported from Japan (Shirakiku and Ajinomoto are the two big Japanese frozen food brands.) Many flavors are available. They're some of my favorite snack foods, though cooking them can be a little bit of a scary experience due to hot oil. Make a basic dumpling sauce by mixing the black soy sauce (above) with a little of the black vinegar (above)!

https://www.amazon.com/Ajinomoto-Chicken-Gyoza-Dumplings-Frozen/dp/B013H9M9YA

https://www.japaneseflavours.com/recipes/16_yaki-gyoza-pan-fried-how-to-cook-frozen-gyoza

...if you prefer chewier dumplings, the store will also have a wide variety of Chinese frozen potstickers (in the northeastern US you may hear them called "Peking Ravioli".) They have a thicker pastry.

Also, Bruce Cost's book "Asian Ingredients" is a good basic reference to things like the vegetables and condiments from Asian grocery stores.

Ukon no Chikara ingredients: glucose sugar, 10g turmeric extract (30mg curcumin,) dexirin, oligosaccharide, niacin, plus ginseng, vitamin B6, vitamin E and inositol. Probably not enough curcumin to help. I take them when my old knee injury acts up sometimes, usually with another anti inflammatory like asprin, and something that has black pepper so that curcumin will actually absorb. You might be better off finding some supplements at a pharmacy. Like 明治薬品 濃縮秋ウコン or something else under this category.
Ranitidine pills are here, too, in case you run out of those. Look for ラニチジン75 mg, packages with "胃酸を抑える薬" on them. Or whichever dose you normally use. This is the kind we got for my MIL when she visited and left her pills back home on the counter. There are pill forms and the more common powder packets that you mix with water and drink. They worked fine for her, but she also avoided a lot of "spicy" and acidic foods anyway because she isn't that adventurous of an eater. YMMV. If Zantec isn't working for you, look for that package and check out the other options near it with all the distressed stomachs on them. Google translate camera should help you parse out the active ingredients.
There's a lot of ginger here. Would just eating pickled ginger help? Or making tea with fresh ginger from a supermarket? Any import shops (like Jupiter or Khaldi) will probably have jars with Korean honey ginger tea, usually near the yuzu/citron tea. There are chews and candies with real ginger, too. Check out any 100 yen shop, Daiso usually has the best selection of that sort of thing. And just like the curcumin above, here's some supplements to look for.
Apple cider vinegar is at most grocers, too. With all the other vinegar. There's usually a few with apples on it that say リンゴ酢, like this. They're not as cloudy as the ones you are used to, not sure if they'll be as effective.
Feel better soon! Don't miss out on all the tasty things.

My two go-to dishes that are appreciated.:

The expensive one: Caprese Salad.
3-4 large beefsteak tomatoes. Slice paper thin.
2 large buffalo mozzarella balls. (Go by the deli and ask them to cut it on the slicer 1/8 of an inch slices.)
1 of those basil bunches in water.
Balsamic glaze or reduction.
Olive oil
fresh ground pepper

Just Layer. Tomato, Cheese, Tomato, Basil, T, C, T, B. Reserving the smallest leaves for later.
Then drizzle with Olive oil and finish with a nice zig zag of Balsamic reduction.
Cut the small basil leaves chiffonade and sprinkle on top. Then cracked black pepper last.

If you put it on a nice large serving platter in the middle and zig zag the balsamic reduction across the platter nicely it makes a really nice presentation. This is always very appreciated at potlucks.

My cheapy dish is shrimp dip with baguettes. Where I live you can pick up small shrimp for $6 a lb. on sale. I buy 2 lbs of shrimp. Then I beef up the dip with grated carrots, minced celery, minced onion, diced red pepper and diced tomatoes. I mix that with some mayo, cream cheese, old bay and a splash of lemon juice and Worcestershire. Put a bowl of the dip upon that nice serving platter and then pile on sliced baguette. If possible, and if want to be EXTRA complimented, brush the baguette sliced with olive oil and lightly toast in the oven right before serving.

The second dish costs a total of $15 dollars and really makes a good impression on guests and hosts. They feel like you brought them a platter of shrimp. Really you brought a platter of bread with a bowl of veggie dip that has been luxe'd up with some shrimp.

Honey has lots of sugar which spikes insulin which breaks a fast. One of the best benefits of fasting is the HGH that's produced. HGH depletes as soon as an insulin response is triggered. If you do it in your feeding window it shouldn't be an issue but keep track of your sugar intake as to not over produce insulin.

ACV alone won't break the fast. I drink 2 tsp of ACV with 8 oz of water as soon as I wake up and then a tablespoon with 8 oz of water after each meal. I put some lemon juice in it sometimes. It knocks the edge of the sourness but in the morning it's a nice jolt to the system.

Most people add honey to it because they can't drink it straight but it's a lot of sugar, and if you don't get pure organic honey (befriend a bee keeper!) some of it can have syrups as a bulking agent.

ACV has a multitude of benefits. Helps digestion, helps healthy gut bacteria and helps curb sweet cravings. I don't know if this is the kind of answer you are looking for but there's my two cents.

I don't follow CG method but I use certain products to come up with my own routine.

Hair Wash Day-

Step 1: I comb through and massage my scalp and hair with Avocado Oil and use the Vanity Planet Scalp Massage and let it soak in for an hour. I specially use more oil on the ends.

Step 2: I use a hot towel to steam my hair a few times by the end of the hour

Step 3: Use OGX Biotin and Collagen Shampoo to wash off the oil.

Step 4:Condition with Cantu Hydrating Cream Conditioner

Step 5: Use a microfiber head wrap or a tshirt to remove excess water

Step 6: I then use a couple of dollops of Miss. Jessie's Pillow Soft Curl Cream and scrunch my hair .

Step 7, for the top of my head hair I use Frizz Ease serum and comb through and make it sit in place with Bobby pins(This makes the top part straight without me having to use heat at all)

Step 8: I let it dry naturally

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Days following the wash:

--Post-Workout Care: I workout a lot and sweat in the scalp like cray-cray so I always wet my hair completely after the workout and use the already existing products in the hair to set it back, letting it dry naturally.

--Days after wash morning routine: I braid my hair at night and when I wake up the curls are almost always intact. But I do use a spray bottle already mixed with a few drops of Curl cream and re-scrunch the curls and let dry naturally.

--Next wash Schedule? -- I usually wash on day 3 with just Cantu's scalp rinse and use the conditioner. But like today if I don't have the time, I wet my hair completely by spraying water all over in sections and follow Step 6,7 and 8.

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I do the deep oil conditioning atleast once a week. That is the only time I use the shampoo. For every following wash after the oil conditioning I use Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula Conditioner instead of regular conditioners.

You are most welcome...I'm confident that it will help you. :)

You will most likely find ACV at a grocery store (as opposed to a drug store). Try new seasons, whole foods, Fred Meyer/Kroger...not sure what stores you have where you live, but it will be in the health food or "natural" section. This is what the bottle looks like: https://www.amazon.com/Bragg-Apple-Cider-Vinegar-BTLS/dp/B01CSX4N9K/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1506402653&sr=8-4&keywords=braggs%2Bapple%2Bcider%2Bvinegar&th=1

I added the baking soda because it is purported to have helpful effects for gout as well, and someone here suggested it to me back when I was looking for help, to help to cut down the acidity of the ACV, but you can definitely drink it without it. The first time I tried ACV for an attack I drank 4oz straight...never again. After comparing notes with others here, it was probably more than I needed. I had a second mild attack six months after that, and I drank 2oz (with the recipe I gave earlier) and that did the trick. If it's a bad attack go for more, but after you've tasted it trust me, you will drink as little as possible. :) You can drink it straight, cut it with just water, etc...my recipe was just a suggestion, but it's what works for me after consulting with other users here. Post attack, keep yourself hydrated, take potassium and calcium/magnesium supplements, and try the ACV and cherry extract tablets if you can. My Doctor was willing to prescribe me allo, but I wanted to try something natural first, which she encouraged, and this works for me. It doesn't work for everyone, but I was amazed at the difference it made, and now I swear by it. This works for some, allo works for others...we're all different. But this stuff saved me. :)

Keep me posted on how it goes, here or with a PM. Don't forget the cherry juice, I used to drink just that for attacks and it helps, but ACV was definitely the secret weapon for me.

Regarding vinegar, long standing American and European cultural belief is that vinegars are super helpful to the body and have powerful medicinal properties. I'm not talking about the cheap synthetic vinegars that hotels will use. However, apple cider vinegar for example, with the "mother" such as Bragg Organic is considered to have powerful health benefits.

In India, a region in Karnataka (Coorg) has a fruit called kachampuli that is somewhat similar to kokum. Vinegar made from Kachampuli is also considered to have some very powerful health benefits such as being controlling blood sugar and promoting weight loss.

Of course, please take all these health claims with a big pinch of salt.

i learned recently that unfiltered apple cider vinegar can work amazing for any kind of gastric issues (gerd, acid reflux, etc) and natural coconut oil can help if its bacteria related

since you cant swallow pills, Braggs apple cider vinegar probably the most natural organic stuff out there.




tastes like ass but you mix 2 tablespoons with a glass of juice/water daily and youre good to go

best of luck

Selson blue helped me a lot. It's better than head and shoulders the only issue with it is that it started drying my hair out. I would suggest using it every other wash.

I wouldn't suggest coconut oil for dandruff. Imo its more for adding moisture to your hair, if you apply it to your scalp you'll most likely end up with oily hair.

I love using apple cider vinegar mixed with purified water. Acv cleanses your scalp from product build up/ bacteria. A lot of people use it to fight dandruff. You shower like you normally would and then rinse your hair using the mixture. Make sure it really coats your hair, rub it into your scalp. You can leave it on or rinse it out after a few minutes. I personally leave it in but if you can't stand the smell then i recommend this

https://www.amazon.com/Cantu-Refresh-Rinse-Apple-Vinegar/dp/B01LTIAU5Q

It's got everything you need. The acv and tea tree oil to battle the dandruff and the shea butter to restore moisture to your hair. I recently started using this and i love it so much. My hair feels so soft and clean afterwards plus its inexpensive :-)

I hope these suggestions help. Dandruff sucks, i used to have it pretty bad too but these products completley took it away. I dont remember the last time i had flakes in my hair!

Gold Plum Chinkiang Vinegar is pretty good and a classic.

I’ve recently strayed to this Hengshun 6 Year Aged Vinegar, and have loved the added complexity.

For either one, feel free to add some water to your sauce bowl. Pretty much every dumpling stand I’ve been to has done so, because black vinegar can be intense. I’ve started adding more water since switching brands and making my own dumplings from scratch on a regular basis, because I don’t want to drown out the flavor.

While we’re here geeking out about Chinese sauces, here’s a reminder that Shaoxing cooking wine is amazing. I ran out for a while, and my dumplings and stir fries suffered dramatically. Sometimes you don’t appreciate something until it’s gone.

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4.98 - please feel free to substitute this for another can of the 2.19 tennis balls to bring total closer down to $25. as I requested 10 cans of balls on the add on list anyway.

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Codename duchess. Thanks for the contest beautiful :)

The vinegar you had is likely fairly expensive, but you use so little at a time it goes a long ways.

http://www.amazon.com/Villa-Manodori-Balsamic-artigianale-Vinegar/dp/B0027HPJL4/ref=sr_1_16?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1299547931&sr=1-16 is one of the best vinegars I've ever had. Really reasonably priced, considering the quality and the costs of real balsamic.


edit: I also have a bottle of http://www.amazon.com/Pedronis-exquisite-traditional-balsamic-Balsamico/dp/B000H1ZMRS which is amazing also, but much more costly.

The bottle of Villa Manodori can cost upwards of $80 in brick and mortar stores, so the amazon deal is really good.

This stuff is the best:

https://www.amazon.com/Cantu-Refresh-Rinse-Apple-Vinegar/dp/B01LTIAU5Q/ref=sr_1_53?keywords=cantu&qid=1549786667&s=gateway&sr=8-53

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I add some tea tree oil (like 8 drops) to it and it really helps. Works well without additions too. Plus the applicator top is just right for getting to your scalp.

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If you have rosemary, you can brew a tea with that, peppermint tea is also good, add honey and 5 drops of tea tree oil and apply. This is messier than the Cantu treatment but works well with ingredients you might have on hand.

Plum vinegar. Tastes nothing like plums, but adds an unami, salty, tangy taste to anything. I use it on steamed brocolli a lot.

Edit: a description from the maker
> The pickling brine from making umeboshi plums with sea salt and red shiso, aka beefsteak leaf, that impart its ruby red color. A tart, salty, festive condiment with beneficial organic acids. Sprinkle on blanched or steamed vegetables, add to salad dressings, marinades, hot sauce, salsa, and dips. Excellent for making pickles.

Hi there! Whilst my hair is currently doing okay moisture-wise, I also struggle with a dry scalp/dandruff and flakiness. My scalp is also sensitive and and gets itchy when overloaded with products so I have to be careful of that. At the moment, my way of managing it is to low-poo (not CG-friendly) once a week and co-wash (also not CG-friendly) every 3 or so days. I always focus the low-poo on my scalp and roots. This eliminates 98%~ of my flakiness at the moment, and until I can afford a proper CG-friendly medicated shampoo, this is what I'm going to stick with.

I've also seen that Cantu has a couple of products that show potential, namely the Refresh Root Relief with Apple Cider Vinegar and Peppermint Oil and the Refresh Root Rinse With Apple Cider Vinegar and Tea Tree Oil, but I haven't had chance to try either out.

I have used the Cantu Shea Butter Tea Tree & Jojoba Hair & Scalp Oil, but I haven't used it directly on my scalp enough to definitively say whether it helped with my dandruff. However, I do occasionally mix it in either with my hair mask or my leave-in conditioner when I feel my hair is extra-dry and it does make a difference. If you aren't currently using any hair oils, perhaps looking for one would be a good place to start to help your dry curls?

If you want to look for a CG-friendly medicated shampoo, I would start with this list from the Science-y Hair Blog.

I'm sorry I cannot be more helpful but I hope this has at least given you a few ideas on where to start.

Salmon Oil

• Benefit : Good source of Omega 3s and 6s, good for coat and skin health
  
  
• Necessary?: Unless you have a steady source of grass fed proteins, it is highly recommended.
  
  
• Use: Daily to several times a week, follow the recommended dosage on the bottle unless otherwise instructed. Avoid feeding multiple oils in one day/meal to prevent tummy upset..
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Grizzly Salmon Oil - many salmon oils have soy in them, Grizzly does not.
  
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  Pollock Oil
  
  
• Benefit : Good source of Omega 3s and 6s, good for coat and skin health
  
  
• Necessary?: Unless you have a steady source of grass fed proteins, it is highly recommended. Pollock Oil is a good substitute for Salmon Oil.
  
  
• Use: Daily to several times a week, follow the recommended dosage on the bottle unless otherwise instructed. Avoid feeding multiple oils in one day/meal to prevent tummy upset.
  
  Recommended Brand: Grizzly Pollock Oil
  
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  Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
  
  
• Benefit : Good for coat and skin health, frequently used as a dietary supplement and ointment for dogs who suffer from skin allergies. Some people will also use it for flea control.
  
  
• Necessary?: Many people wont feed it because it is a plant based oil. It is not a necessary part of the diet.
  
  
• Use: Added to food Daily to several times a week - Feed 1tsp per 10lbs of body weight. Can also be used as an ointment.
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Nature's Way Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
  
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  Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
  
  
• Benefit : Balance PH level, promote digestive health and treatment of parasites.
  
  
• Necessary?: It is a plant based product which may bother some PMR feeders - the uses (especially external) are worthwhile for many, however.
  
  
• Use: Added to food a couple times a week - 1tsp per 50lbs of body weight. Can also be used to bathe (instead of shampoo) and used to treat fleas.
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar
  
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  Pre/Pro-Biotic
  
  
• Benefit : Support digestive health and nutrient absorption
  
  
• Necessary?: Some variety of Pre/Pro-biotic is recommended, especially for dogs new to raw or dogs with sensitive stomachs.
  
  
• Use: Added to food daily - follow recommended dosage on the package
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Wholistic Digest All
  
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  Multi-Vitamin
  
  
• Benefit : Ensure all necessary vitamins and minerals are included within your dog's diet
  
  
• Necessary?: Some people opt to feed vitamins, others don't. I like the peace of mind of adding in a multi-vitamin a few times a week.
  
  
• Use: Added to food daily or several times a week - follow recommended dosage on the package
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Solid Gold Seameal - this contains plant products which some PMR prefer not to feed. There are other options out there if you choose not to feed plant products.
  
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  Turmeric
  
  
• Benefit : Anti-inflammatory properties can help with allergies and joint health/pain. Also supports digestive health and can boost the metabolism.
  
  
• Necessary?: No. Some people use it to support joint health with/instead of glucosamine, it is also used for dogs who suffer from allergies.
  
  
• Use: Added to food daily or several times a week 1/8 - 1/4tsp per 10lbs of body weight
  
  
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  There are likely others/other suggestions for brands, but this is what I regularly supplement with. I know many PMR feeders will avoid plant based products, but I don't mind them so much for supplementation.

To anyone looking to up their skincare, I highly suggest the line from Baxter of California. Been using the face wash, toner, moisturizer, night cream AHA, and facial scrub for a few weeks now and it's great.

Also, I recommend doing a weekly clay mask. Get some calcium bentonite clay and mix with equal parts raw apple cider vinegar and let dry for 15-20 min. Wash off. Have glorious skin.

And in regards to cologne: Tom Ford Private Blend. You won't regret it.

Thanks for your input, I remember trying this; http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004CS3EIQ/ref=asc_df_B004CS3EIQ13176627/?tag=shopzil_ret98-21&ascsubtag=13683143397950010068611040400008005&creative=22118&creativeASIN=B004CS3EIQ&linkCode=asn
And finding it pretty special, does it get significantly better as it ages?

If the label espouses being from Modena, it's probably the cheap mass produced version. The real deal rarely sells for under $30/oz (4oz bottles upwards of $100).

The "real" deal is called "Traditional Balsamic Vinegar" (labeled 99% of the time as Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale) and will bear the Italian DOP seal along side that name (those that carry the name, without the DOP seal are to be considered imitations as well).

Is it worth it? Well yes, depending on how you use it. If you're doing salads with a vinaigrette, then stick to the cheaper Modena vinegar. If you're using it sparingly in specialist dishes, or on its own as a condiment (the right way) then spring for the good stuff and lick that dipping bowl clean at the end.

Here's one example of "real" Traditional Balsamic Vinegar

It's possible to get real (non-HFCS) mirin on Amazon, though it looks like it's about twice as expensive as ajimirin. I have this stuff, and am satisfied with it.

Also definitely check out any Japanese (or even Korean or Chinese) grocery stores in your area, as they may also carry real mirin and it will almost certainly be cheaper than buying online.

You just need nori sheets, rice vinegar (I used this one ), rice, and your choice of veggies.

• Cook 1 cup of rice and then combine with 2 tablespoons of the rice vinegar in a nonmetal bowl (I guess it can react to the vinegar, idk)
  
  
• I then put the rice in the freezer to cool because you want it to be cool or room temp when you are assembling the roll
  
  
• Chop all veggies into thin slices (about the size of a matchstick). I used avocado, carrot, and cucumber for the left roll, and cucumber and spinach for the right roll.
  
  
• To assemble, wet hands and press about 2/3 a cup of cooled rice on to the nori sheet, so that it covers about 3/4 of the entire sheet. Then add a line of veggies to the end of the roll, and roll it all up. When your roll reaches the side without any rice, take some water and use it to smooth down the edge so that it sticks to the rest of the roll.
  
  
• Cut into eight prices, and serve with soy sauce
  
  Sorry if any of that was confusing, it’s hard to explain but pretty easy to do once you get the hang of it!

I like Bragg's apple cider vinegar, 1 part to 2 or 3 parts olive oil on salads.

If you like spicy stuff, you can also make pique with it really easily and it's good on practically everything.

That's more like it. If you can find it, use cane vinegar for best results. I'm a big fan of this brand. You should be able to find a vinegar/soy sauce bundle from them, too. Also, I would use more than one bay leaf.

Edit: here's the bundle.

Lately I've been using the commonly recommended Bentonite clay + Apple Cider Vinegar mask. I've been using it every other day for a week and it has surprisingly dimished my sebaceous filaments and also helped zap a few stubborn pimples I had. It has also really brightened up my skin's general look and evened out my skin tone quite a bit.

I tried this mask a few times a while back, but I think my clay:vinegar ratio was too heavy on the clay end, and it irritated my skin. Now I've been using a lot more vinegar and mixing it to a fairly thin consistency (almost pudding-like), and then layering it until it's thick and opaque. I leave it on only until it begins to crack a bit, and not until it completely dries. I rinse it off in the shower and gently break up the softened clay by using circular motions with my fingers. I used to attempt to remove it with a washcloth but that just added to the irritation.

Depending on your tolerance you might be able to use this mask daily if you leave it on for a short time (10 minutes max) and are gentle with your removal.

On the note of slowing down aging, be sure to use a daily sunscreen with a 30+ SPF. That's your best bet of reducing skin damage and wrinkles long-term.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Results may vary but it's been touted to help with GERD. Once I'm in better shape and at my target weight I plan on making the experiment to see if it works for me.

Kotterin mirin seems to contain "seasonings" but the test of the ingredients make it look like an offshoot of aji mirin. It looks like https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000QSTJTE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1503577959&sr=8-1&keywords=honmirin is one without hfcs

My MiL just uses white vinegar, but her Mom told me to use this:

http://www.amazon.com/Datu-Puti-Vinegar-Sukang-Maasim/dp/B0000CNU19

I have since she told me. Always trust a Lola :P

>Itu kosher, sea, sama table salt beda flavournya ya?

beda bro ku. secara texture table salt fine banget dan jadinya gampang larut. kalo kosher dan sea salt, biasanya lebih coarse. lebih besar2. kl dari flavour memang perbedaannya subtle banget sih, tp harus coba biar tau. nah kalo mau incorporate keduanya, bisa aja. biasanya untuk seasoning di awal pake table salt, lightly aja, terus nanti pas udh selesai masak sebelum di serve, di tabur lagi, bisa ngasih texture crunchy jg.

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>Ada recommended savory/salty/fried food to try making?

ada, ini gampang bgt dan lumayan cepet.

(gue agak cringe nama namain makanan gini, cuma ya gue coba describe aja yak. mudah mudahan ga bingung)

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Pan seared boneless chicken thigh, with garlic, rosemary, and lemon.

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Ingredients:

• Paha Ayam tanpa tulang yang masih ada kulitnya. (kenapa ga dada ayam? paha ayam lebih banyak fat content nya. lebih juicy. dada lebih banyak protein nya, lebih gampang keras)
  
• Lemon 1/2, peres ke air 1/4 gelas.
  
• bawang putih 4 siung, cingang/ geprek
  
• bawang bombay 1/2, cincang.
  
• Dried Rosemary
  
• Salt (any kind)
  
• Black pepper (di grind dulu, atau beli yang bubuk)
  
• (optional) bubuk cabe rawit/ Cayenne Pepper Powder.
  
• Olive oil/Vegetable Oil (i use soy)
  
• Butter
  
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  Pastiin daging ayam mentah harus punya plate nya sendiri. yang lain di taro di cutting board/ satu piring gapapa. biar ga terkontaminasi salmonella.
  
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  Preparation:
  
  

1. siapin ayamnya, kalo beli di pasar biasanya gue cuci dikit pake air minum. jangan air mentah. terus gue pat dry pake paper towel. terutama bagian skin nya. pastiin air di permukaan ayam di lap semua.
   
2. biar matengnya rata, biasanya ayamnya gue pound dikit dibagian yang ketebelan, tp ga ekstrim sampe gepeng. biar even aja tebelnya. jd gue cover pake plastik, terus gue ratain pake meat tenderizer. kalo nggak ada bisa pake ulekan. tp ini optional. ga juga gapapa.
   
3. lo lumurin ayamnya pake garem, black pepper, sama rosemary. garemnya kira kira max. satu sendok teh. black pepper sama rosemarynya kira kira satu sendok teh juga.
   
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   Cooking:
   
   
4. panasin wajan, kasih minyak secukupnya, kayak dua sendok makan gitu lah. tergantung ukuran si paha ayam segimana. tunggu sampe mulai keliatan agak berasep.
   
5. ayam ada dua sisi, bagian atas yang ada kulit, sama bagian bawah yang ga ada kulitnya. taro ayam bagian kulit dulu, terus diemin jangan di bolak balik selama sekitar 5-7 menitan. apinya kecil/ sedeng aja biar ga gosong. ini tujuannya biar kulitnya bisa kering.
   
6. selagi nunggu si kulitnya crisp, gue biasanya tabur bubuk cabe dikit di bagian ayam yang ga ada kulitnya.
   
7. kalo dagingnya udh keliatan mulai agak putih di bawah, gue masukin bawang putihnya. gue taro di sekitar ayamnya. ini biar minyaknya di infuse sm bawang.
   
8. kalo bawangnya udh agak kecoklatan dan wangi, lo pencet2 kayak di peres gitu, terus angkat dr wajan. habis itu sisa minyak bawang tadi gue sendokin terus gue tuang ke ayamnya.
   
9. setelah 5-7 menit, harusnya si kulit udh bisa bisa lepas dan kering. balik ayamnya. tunggu sekitar 2 menitan atau coba lo teken aja, misalnya udh agak firm. itu harusnya udh mau mateng. lo angkat dari wajan, taro piring. terus diemin sebentar. kalo mau bisa tabur garem lagi diatas kulitnya. udah jadi deh ayamnya!
   
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   nah di wajan nya kan ada sisa sisa yang tadi. minyak, kulit2 ayam yang nempel, dsb. itu bisa dipake.
   
   masih di wajan yang tadi,
   
   
10. masukin bawang bombay cincang yang udh disiapin, tumis sampe agak layu dan translucent.
    
11. tuang air lemon ke wajan sedikit2 sambil terus numis, terus naikin panasnya pelan2 sambil lo scrape si bagian2 yang kering dan nempel di wajan td.
    
12. kalo udh semua air lemon ketuang, sambil terus di aduk, masukin butter satu sendok makan.
    
13. kalo mau bisa tabur dried rosemary lagi.
    
14. tumis sampe dia mengental/ reduced sampe setengah. cobain. kl kurang manis/ asin bisa tambah garam atau gula merah(atau madu) sedikit. jadi deh saus!
    
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    nah carb nya bebas, bisa pake ubi, kentang, nasi, roti, pasta.
    
    kl kentang atau ubi biasanya gue kupas, rebus biar starch nya ilang, gue angkat terus gue tumis tumis pake bawang putih, garem, sama dried oregano. udah gitu aja.
    
    (biasanya kentang sama ubi gue campur, biar balance ada manisnya)
    
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    sayurnya bisa pake salad. jadi selada/ lettuce fresh, diaduk pake vinaigrette.
    
    resep vinaigrette:
    
    Ingredients:
    
    

• 2 siung garlic, cincang
  
• 1 sendok makan Dijon mustard (penting sebagai emulsifier, biar bahan2 nya bisa kecampur)
  
• 1/4 gelas apple cider vinegar, (ini keras bgt, boleh dicampur air)
  
• 1/2 lemon, di peres.1-2 sendok makan madu,
  
• 1/3 gelas olive oil
  
• garem sama black pepper, secukupnya
  
  Directions:
  
  campur di satu toples/jar/ botol. kocok2. diemin 30 menitan. jadi deh. udahnya kuat di taro kulkas kayak.. 1 bulan- 2 bulanan lah.
  
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  met nyobain! kl bingung you can PM me.

There are several schools of pickled ginger. I'm guessing you went to a tonkotsu ramen joint like Ippudo? Then the typical Benishoga (red pickled ginger) won't be as sweet as the Gari you see in Sushi restaurants.

Here's a generic recipe.

• Fresh new ginger: 200g (This is also seasonal and kind of hard to come by; it should be pale in color)
  
• Salt: 6g
  
• Red Plum vinegar (something like this, it's the liquid left over after pickling plums; the red comes from red shiso leaves).
  
  

1. Slice the ginger about 2mm thick, along the grain.
   
2. Toss with salt, and leave for about an hour.
   
3. Squeeze out the liquid (this gets rid of the harshness), spread on a baking sheet and let dry in a cool place for a few hours.
   
4. Place in sterilized bottle, pour the plum vinegar and you're set. It should be ready to eat in a day or so.

All you need to make cider vinegar is cider that's done fermenting and some "vinegar mother". You can easily get that by getting your hands on some vinegar with live mother: Bragg Cider Vinegar. Just introduce a small portion of the raw vinegar to your newly boozed up juice and let it go for a month or two.

Also, don't do this near your other fermentations... unless you really like vinegar.

Datu Puti vinegar is the key to great adobo. With this vinegar, you don't need sugar in the marinade.

Hey man, I feel for you, I really do. I started recently doing an Aztec Clay Mask which has done a lot to reduce the redness of my skin and even out my complexion. My acne is not as bad as yours but I still have it. I highly suggest looking into trying out the mask. It has worked wonders for a lot of people and there is a visible difference after the first two tries. Here are the links and please let me know how it goes for you.

http://www.amazon.com/Aztec-Secret-Indian-Healing-Cleansing/dp/B0014P8L9W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376184994&sr=8-1&keywords=aztec+clay+mask

Mix the powder with...

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Cidar-Vinegar-Organic-Unflavored/dp/B001I7MVG0/ref=pd_bxgy_bt_text_y

You mean use the cotton ball to apply it onto the wart, and then tape over the wart? Would this stuff be ok?

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B001I7MVG0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kr24CbZ78X5NR

Gold Plum is highly recommended https://www.amazon.com/Gold-Plum-Chinkiang-Vinegar-18-6/dp/B00BUIKGU0

You can't find a lot of Asian ingredients on Amazon Fresh or other delivery services.

Amazon (the main site) does sell more stuff, but the prices are ridiculous sometimes.

Ex. Chinkiang vinegar, a very staple type of vinegar for Chinese food. $2 at a local Chinese market. $8 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BUIKGU0

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Probably Datu Puti sugar cane vinegar:

http://www.amazon.com/Datu-Puti-Vinegar-Sukang-Maasim/dp/B0000CNU19

Oh, it's called "Gold Plum Chinkiang Vinegar". Here's what it looks like, although I bought mine from an Asian market here in Vegas. Look forward to getting started!

Pasteurization kills the microbial culture which is what they eat, so I don't know -_- unpasteurized is probably sold as raw or unfiltered so I wouldn't know what you'd have to buy.

edit: this is what i found searching http://www.amazon.com/Bragg-Apple-Cider-Vinegar-32/dp/B0000DI1ZC Now I want vinegar eels, lol

Next time you make this, sub out that vinegar for this kind.

You'd probably want to cut back to like 1/4 cup though.

I also use black mushroom. Rehydrated and cut thin.

Hey there!

For acne treatment, try the following combo. It works wonders. Mix them together, and apply the paste to your acne sensitive skin at least once a week. Leave on for 10~ minutes or so, and wash off.

1. http://www.amazon.com/Aztec-Secret-Indian-Healing-Cleansing/dp/B0014P8L9W
   
2. http://www.amazon.com/Bragg-Apple-Cider-Vinegar-32/dp/B001I7MVG0/ref=pd_bxgy_bt_img_y/181-5561353-0976236

I use Aztec Clay mixed with Apple Cider Vinegar! I'm guessing there was something added to the mask you used that was what broke you out. Clay masks shouldn’t normally cause break outs