Pure Girl in a Toxic World

4 days ago

Why is this world so toxic?🌍"Every moment of our lives we are exposed to thousands of these substances. They enter our bodies with each breath, meal or drink we take, the clothes and cosmetics we wear, the things we encounter every day in our homes, workplaces and travel.
The poisoning of the planet through man-made chemical emissions is probably the largest human impact – and the one that is least understood or regulated. It is one of ten major existential risks now confronting humanity, he describes in Surviving the 21st Century.
"The European Chemicals agency estimates there are more than 144,000 man-made chemicals in existence. The US Department of Health estimates 2000 new chemicals are being released every year. The UN Environment Program warns most of these have never been screened for human health safety.
"The World Health Organisation estimates that 12 million people – one in 4 – die every year from diseases caused by 'air water and soil pollution, chemical exposures, climate change and ultraviolet radiation', all of which result from human activity."
Examples of the toxic avalanche include:
Manufactured chemicals – 30 million tonnes a year
Plastic pollution of oceans – 8mt/yr
Hazardous waste – 400 mt/yr
Coal, oil, gas etc – 15 gigatonnes (billion tonnes) a year
Lost soil – 75 Gt/yr
Metals and materials – 75 Gt/yr
Mining and mineral wastes - <200 Gt/yr
Water (mostly contaminated with above wastes) – 9 trillion tonnes a year.
"Industrial toxins are now routinely found in new-born babies, in mother's milk, in the food chain, in domestic drinking water worldwide. They have been detected from the peak of Mt Everest (where the snow is so polluted it doesn't meet drinking water standards) to the depths of the oceans, from the hearts of our cities to the remotest islands.
"The mercury found in the fish we eat, and in polar bears in the Arctic, is fallout from the burning of coal and increases every year.
"There is global concern at the death of honeybees from agricultural pesticides and the potential impact on the world food supply, as well as all insect life - and on the birds, frogs and fish which in turn depend on insects.Love, Pure Girl 🌎🌍🌏🌍 Photographer @beckifreed_legacyphotography make up artist @muarene cover Stylist @lyndellwerling ... See MoreSee Less

Pure Girl in a Toxic World

6 days ago

Here are 7 health benefits of dragon fruit, all based on evidence!!!
🍋1. High in Nutrients
Dragon fruit is low in calories but rich in vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant compounds such as polyphenols, carotenoids and betacyanins.
🍋2. May Help Fight Chronic DiseaseDragon fruit contains the antioxidants vitamin C, beta-carotene, lycopene and betalain. Studies have linked diets high in antioxidants to a reduced risk of chronic disease.
🍋3. Loaded With FiberDragon fruit offers 7 grams of fiber per serving, making it an excellent choice for meeting your daily fiber needs.
🍋4. Promotes a Healthy GutDragon fruit may promote the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut, which is associated with a healthy gastrointestinal tract.
🍋5. Strengthens Your Immune SystemDragon fruit’s high supply of vitamin C and carotenoids may offer immune-boosting properties.
🍋6. May Boost Low Iron LevelsDragon fruit supplies iron along with vitamin C, a combination that may improve your body’s absorption of this important mineral.
🍋7. Good Source of MagnesiumDragon fruit is a great source of magnesium, a nutrient needed for over 600 biochemical reactions in your body. Love, Pure Girl 🍋💚🍋💚🍋💚🍋💚🍋💚💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛 ... See MoreSee Less

Pure Girl in a Toxic World

1 week ago

I'm starting a garden!! Here are five ways to make the most of growing your own vegetables and fruits:
🥦1.Control your crops
Growing your own produce lets you control what ends up on your family’s table. You decide what fertilizer, water and pest control to use, as well as whether to grow organic. Be sure to do research on the following:
Your hardiness zone
Plant water needs
Plant sunlight needs
Fertilizer safety and types
Pest and weed control options
🥑2. Live the ‘fresh is best’ lifestyle
Nothing beats flavor-and-nutrient-packed power of fresh-picked fruits and vegetables. Once harvested, produce begins to lose moisture and nutrients. At the grocery store, the freshness of your vegetables is largely out of your control.
🥬3. Make your yard inviting
A vegetable and fruit garden can add life, color and beauty to your backyard. The smell of ripening strawberries and the sight of crisp cucumbers are a warm invitation to people and pollinators alike. Plants that sport beautiful flowers to encourage pollination—like beans, peas and fruit trees—can really make a splash in your backyard. Plus, the insects they attract will likely pollinate other plants as well, making your whole garden grow faster.
When you decide where to put your garden, keep in mind what plants may need. Do plants need a lot of sun or a lot of shade—or a little of both? Depends on what you’re growing. Read the tag that comes with the plant or look it up in a gardening guide. Give plants the right amount of sun exposure they need to thrive.
🥦4. Cut down on your grocery budget
One of the biggest advantages of growing your own food is that it can save you money. The price of a pack of seeds is almost equivalent to what you would pay for a single vegetable or fruit at the store. It may even cost less when you factor in the money spent on the gas used to drive to the supermarket.
🥑5. Make your health a priority
There’s one important nutrient gardening can give you before you even take a bite of your produce: vitamin D. The sun’s rays promote vitamin D production and protects against cancer.Love, Pure Girl🥬🥑🥦🥬🥑 ... See MoreSee Less

Pure Girl in a Toxic World

2 weeks ago

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Pure Girl in a Toxic World

2 weeks ago

Pomegranate juice contains higher levels of antioxidants than most other fruit juices. It also has three times more antioxidants than red wine and green tea. The antioxidants in pomegranate juice can help remove free radicals, protect cells from damage!! Here's a few benefits;
🍓1. Cancer prevention
Pomegranate juice recently made a splash when researchers found that it may help stop the growth cancer cells.
🍓2. Alzheimer's disease protection
The antioxidants in the juice and their high concentration are believed to stall the progress of Alzheimer disease and protect memory.
🍓3.Digestion
Pomegranate juice can reduce inflammation in the gut and improve digestion.
🍓4. Anti-inflammatory
Pomegranate juice is a powerful anti-inflammatory because of its high concentration of antioxidants. It can help reduce inflammation throughout the body and prevent oxidative stress and damage.
🍓5. Lowers blood pressure
🍓6. Arthritis
Flavonols in pomegranate juice may help block the inflammation that contributes to osteoarthritis .
🍓7.Reduce your risk for heart disease.
🍓8.Helps with fertility
Pomegranate juice's concentration of antioxidants and ability to impact oxidative stress make it a potential fertility aid. Oxidative stress has been shown to cause sperm dysfunction and decrease fertility in women.
The juice has also been shown to help reduce oxidative stress in the placenta. But researchers don't yet know the exact benefits this may provide. Drinking pomegranate juice can also increase testosterone levels in men and women. Love, Pure Girl❣❣❣❣❣❣ ... See MoreSee Less

Pure Girl in a Toxic World

2 weeks ago

Yoga is so good for your health, here 6 reasons why!!
🤸‍♀️Yoga Improves Balance and Stability
Many yoga poses focus on balance and stability, both incredibly important as you age. Strengthening your muscles and improving your balance prevents the likelihood of falls, which can be a common concern for elderly.
Not only does it prevent them in the first place, but an increase in strength and stability.
🤸‍♀️Yoga Improves Flexibility and Joint Health
If you're looking for a gentle exercise that increases flexibility, yoga is a great option. Flexibility exercises such as yoga are great if your joints tend to be achy or stiff. 🤸‍♀️Yoga Improves Respiration
With age comes respiratory limitations and reduced tolerance to physical exertion. Anything that reduces oxygen in the respiratory system can have negative effects on the mind and body.
Breathing is the foundation of life. Humans can go weeks without food, but you can’t go more than a few minutes without breath, so it’s a good idea to keep your respiratory system in tip-top shape at any age.
🤸‍♀️Yoga Reduces High Blood Pressure
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can lead to cardiovascular disease and is the second leading cause of kidney disease. Recent studies have found that yoga reduces oxidative stress in the elderly. Oxidative stress is one of the underlying causes of high blood pressure and is a strong risk factor for heart attacks.
🤸‍♀️Yoga Reduces Anxiety
Yoga classes are calm and restorative, relaxing your body and mind. When practiced regularly, yoga can reduce your sympathetic nervous system’s fight-or-flight response, which can cause inflammation of all kinds and wreak havoc on your mind and body.
🤸‍♀️Yoga practice involves focusing on the breath and slow movements, which can help trigger your parasympathetic nervous system, reducing the byproducts of stress and feelings of anxiety.
🤸‍♀️Yoga Encourages Mindfulness
Since so much of yoga is focused on breathing and listening to your body, an added benefit is the expanded awareness of Self through practice.
As you practice yoga and become mindful of not just your body, but also of your thoughts and emotions. Love, Pure Girl ... See MoreSee Less

Pure Girl in a Toxic World

2 weeks ago

The power of yellow fruits and vegetables!!!🌻💛🌻💛🌻
🌻1.Yellow squash provides numerous health benefits. The vegetable is high in vitamins A, B6, and C, folate, magnesium, fiber, riboflavin, phosphorus, and potassium. That’s a serious nutritional power-packed veggie.
Yellow squash is also rich in manganese. This mineral helps to boost bone strength and helps the body’s ability to process fats.
🌻2.Yellow bell peppers are a great source of nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants. They also provide folate. This is a substance that supports red blood cell functions. Vitamin K is also found in yellow peppers, which is essential in the body’s ability to clot blood. Bell peppers are rich in vitamin C, which plays a role in immune function, energy, skin health, disease protection, and wound healing.
🌻3.Yellow corn!!This brightly colored plant is a staple in many countries across the globe. It’s rich in vitamins A, B and E, as well as many minerals. The yellow kernels are high in fiber, which helps the body stave off any digestive problems or illnesses including constipation, hemorrhoids, and colorectal cancer.
🌻4 Pumpkin seeds!! Just a single cup of cooked pumpkin has more than 200 percent of the recommended daily amount of vitamin A. Vitamin A is good for the human body, as it helps keep vision sharp. That same cup of pumpkin also contains lots of vitamin C – about 11 milligrams – which boosts your immune system, wards off colds, among numerous other health benefits.
🌻5.Yellow legumes contain a whole bunch of cancer-fighting, naturally occurring plant chemicals, including isoflavones. They also contain phytosterols, which block cholesterol absorption resulting in reduced blood cholesterol levels. Legumes are also linked to reduced cancer risk.
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Pure Girl in a Toxic World

3 weeks ago

Pure BeautyTalk❣❣The power of Pearl Powder!! What is pearl powder?
Pearl powder is made by boiling fresh or saltwater pearls (to sterilize them), and then milling the pearls into a soft fine powder that’s similar in texture to flour or cornstarch.
Pearl powder contains the following:
Amino acids. These building blocks of protein are essential for our bodies to function properly. They stimulate skin cells to produce collagen, promote cellular repair and hydration, and protect skin from pollution and outside elements.
Trace minerals. Pear powder contains over 30 trace minerals, including magnesium and potassium, which help maintain skin’s healthTrusted Source.
High levels of calcium. Calcium promotes skin regeneration and moisture. It also helps to regulate sebum and cell turnover. Taken orally, calcium also helps with bone strength and may fight against osteoporosis.
Antioxidant boosters. Pearl powder is said to boost two of the bodies most abundant antioxidants: superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione. These antioxidants can help fight against disease and may even extend life.

Benefits of pearl powder;
Pearl powder has both internal and external benefits for the skin and body. It’s said to reduce activation of tyrosinase, which is an enzyme that causes the production of melanin. Without this, skin appears more luminous — much like the sheen of a pearl.
Nacre, an ingredient in pearl powderTrusted Source can also stimulate fibroblasts in the body, which accelerates wound healing. This can also help collagen regenerate itself, which may make wrinkles appear less prominent.
Pearl powder was used as an anti-inflammatory, detoxifying agent, and relaxant in Chinese medicine. This could be in part because of the magnesium it containsTrusted Source.
Magnesium has an ability to elevate gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels, which can help alleviate depression, anxiety, and certain sleep disorders. makeup artist @muarene Love, Pure Girl ❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣ ... See MoreSee Less

Pure Girl in a Toxic World

3 weeks ago

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