Posted in Health, Health Archive | Monday, June 7th, 2010
I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know yet another fabulous blogger, MissLycia and her fabulous healthy blog alldaynatural.com Her motto is “Body.Mind.Spirit…Redefined”. Her blog is all about being healthy and nurturing to ourselves and has some great tips, tricks and recipes to help you get there. She was nice enough to answer a few questions and give us some advice for us in this timely guest post…
1. What inspired you to start All Day Natural?
In the last few years, I developed a reputation among friends and family as the resident advisor for all things natural—from hair to diet to an overall wholistic lifestyle. They would often ask me for advice and tips on improving their health. I felt overjoyed when I was able to witness the positive changes in my loved ones’ lives, but mentally and physically. It inspired me to share my natural nuggets of advice with the virtual world.
2. . What inspired your natural lifestyle?
Ironically, I would say that the catalyst was my hair. When I started to grow my hair naturally, I began to reflect on not only what I put on my hair, but also on my skin and in my body. I started doing research on whole foods and alternative health, as well as attending classes and workshops. As I gradually progressed towards a healthier lifestyle, adopting a vegetarian diet and using all natural products, I began to notice dramatic changes in my hair, body, even in my mental state of being. To this day, my interest in natural living has continued to evolve. I am fortunate to learn a lot from my readers and other naturalistas in the blogosphere.
3. What are some budget-friendly ways for us to make healthy diet changes?
A lot of people think that you have to spend a fortune to eat healthy, but it is easier than you think! The first thing I would suggest is to learn to cook, or alternatively, find a friend that knows his or her way around the kitchen. J It is much less expensive to prepare your own meals than to spend twenty dollars a day (or more) eating out. You can find an array of healthy recipes on the web—including Savvy Brown’s tasty creations! I share recipes on my blog and make sure they are appetizing, yet easy to make. I would also recommend shopping at farmer’s markets to find, economical, local foods, and even growing your own food in a backyard or terrace garden. Finally, for those who think that healthy food is not worth the cost…think about how much you’ll save in medical bills in the long term!
4. What is one of your favorite recipes?
Every time I think I have a favorite food, I find another dish that I fall in love with! Right now, my go-to recipe is Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Nut Cream. The basic ingredients are spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. The nut cream consists of pine nuts, onion and garlic. It is simple to prepare, and I bring it to every family event. It’s a hit!
5. What is alternative medicine? And why do you think it’s important?
Alternative medicine is considered to be any healing method that falls outside of the norms of conventional, Western forms of treatment. Why is it important? I know of people who take tons of medication daily, and the side effects of these medications are far worse than the cure! I have seen firsthand, loved ones with chronic conditions—some very severe—whose symptoms have been alleviated by alternative medicine, when traditional approaches have been futile. I think that modern society has developed an over reliance on chemical substances and forgotten that our body has amazing inherent healing powers of its own. Practices like acupuncture, meditation, chiropractics, and massage therapy help to restore our body’s balance, which fosters natural healing. I will be exploring these and other forms of alternative medicine on my site in upcoming months.
6. Do you have any more tips for my readers?
Yes, adopting a healthy lifestyle is a process. Don’t feel like you have to make a dramatic overhaul when adopting changes. Think about small steps, for instance, if you have a daily Starbucks fix, cut out caffeine for a few days and see how you feel. If you want to get fit, take a walk once a week after work. These seemingly minor changes eventually make a big difference.
Also, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of having a support system. Transitioning to a healthier lifestyle can be intimidating. It helps immensely if you have people in your life that will support you and hopefully even join you along the journey.
Lastly, I want to stress that a natural lifestyle is fun! Making healthy changes should not be boring or painful. Find an aspect of natural living that interests you and explore. You’ll be amazed at the increased vitality and energy you have. As always, stay tuned to All Day Natural and Savvy Brown for tips on looking and feeling your best…naturally.
Thank you so much MissLycia! As always, please check out her blog, comment, subscribe and support!
Here’s where you can find her:
Blog: alldaynatural.com
Facebook: All Day Natural FB Page
Twitter: MissLycia on twitter
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Nice interview! I read both of your blogs regularly. Keep up the great work, you two.
I will definitely start looking at her blog. She is so on point about how going natural makes you re-think what you put on and in your body.
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you all have been so helpful, just the boost I need to get going. I have many family members with diet related illness and health concerns, I tell ya, I’m right on their heels. I just don’t want it so I know I have to make changes ASAP or else my very life is in jeopardy. I needed to know that I’ll be ok and change is good. I won’t have the support I need that’s not the way our family lives…
My hair is now natural and I learning all I can about toxins inside and outside the home & body. I’ve made some changes there using earth friendly products, removing bleach from the home, thinks like that. Food….another issue. I love to cook and bake homemade hearty meals and treats just like my g-ma made. That is my problem. I don’t know how to make health versions of the foods and meals I like. I’ll keep plugging away I have a a lot of weight to loose, I’ll be ok this is a lifestyle change not a quick fix for me.
Kudos to you both on the interview! I admire both of your blogs and the info you share. I agree with answer #5, more people need to realize that we can heal ourselves and the best medicine is a healthy lifestyle.
Hi I was first lured to this article when I noticed the picture I took of Alycia. After taking the time to read the article I’m really glad I stopped by. I’m working on living a healthier lifestyle. Alycia has “converted” me as she would say. I agree that these days people rely too much on medication and magic fixes to problems that could easily be fixed naturally thru a better diet and regular exercise.
Thanks for the good words, everyone!
And special thanks to Savvy for the guest post.