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Cure Eczema & Allergies With Raw Foods

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Hello my lovelies  I hope you're all doing great! Today I came across something so beautiful and inspiring (it even brought a few tears to my eyes) and I just had to share this with you all. Below is a picture of Maya, the beautiful daughter of @dehappy5_mama on Instagram. Ullenka (the happy mama!), her husband and their three kids have been following a raw high carb low fat vegan diet for the last 6 months and have experienced some truly remarkable results. Maya had previously suffered from severe eczema as well as leaky gut caused by candida overgrowth. After only a few months, Maya is completely healed and is looking absolutely gorgeous and healthy.


"After struggling with terrible eczema and allergies for most of her life, my 8 year old daughter recovered completely within only 5 months on high carb raw vegan diet. She has a condition called leaky gut caused by candida overgrowth that she had since born. Years of other treatments and diets gave no results and even worsen her eczema till the point shown on left photo. At the beginning there was about three months of hard detox and from then she started to heal beautifully to be a healthy and happy girl today. Her two younger brothers had milder stadium of eczema and all three of them are clear skin today."@dehappy5_mama


I am so happy to see Maya's transformation after only a few months of eating raw - how amazing! It just goes to show the incredible power of raw foods - fruit in particular (which Maya mostly eats). "I know it looks dramatic and I am sorry if anyone of you feels a bit discomforted looking at her. But I want to show this to help many other people, especially children, that suffer through this terrible disease. She had such severe eczema on her body that I am first time publicly sharing her pictures from that period of time. I actually will not say anything anymore, you see the results. For those of you who are interested about more details please go to my blog. There is first part of her story with even more dramatic photos." @dehappy5_mama

This before and after made me somewhat emotional today and really tugged on my heart strings. As you may know, I've had my own on and off struggles with my skin, and I've seen plenty of dermatologists over the years. During every consultation, I'd ask them about diet and if it's related to my skin issues. I'd ask them if there are any foods I should be avoiding, or foods that may be disrupting my hormones (thus causing the acne). I'd ask them if the health of my digestive system could be linked to acne, or if stress / exercise had any impacts. Every doctor looked at me with a smile and said no, acne is caused due to bacterial growth on the skin and diet / lifestyle habits has no impact. Then they were always more than happy to prescribe me an antibacterial cream, face cleansers and medicines. It just never felt right. I was so happy when I discovered this lifestyle and read about all the positive transformations from people healing themselves of all sorts of diseases and health complications. This lifestyle is so empowering and set us free from the never ending cycle of pharmaceuticals and medicated treatments. "Let food be thy medicine, and medicine by thy food" - Hippocrates. 


Some of Ullenka's beautiful creations
Follow @dehappy5_mama on Instagram here and check out her blog here!


This information is so important, and should be celebrated :) There are so many of us dealing with health issues which can be totally reversed and cured through a plant based, high raw (or fully raw) high carb, low fat, vegan diet. And most amazingly, the answer is so delicious, colorful and satisfying! I'm so thankful to Ullenka for sharing her truly inspiring journey with us.

I hope this can help others who might be dealing with similar conditions. I have more info in my videos and under the "Health and Diet" category, as well as under the "Vegan Plant Based Lifestyle" page. Never be afraid to follow your instincts and listen to your heart, especially when it comes to taking care of yourself. We live in such a crazy (yet beautiful) world - we can't let ourselves fall into the marketing trap of the pharmaceutical industries. It's a never ending cycle of medicines and magic potions. True health and healing starts from within, and mother nature knows just how to do it!  Wishing you all a beautiful day! XOXO

Three Casual Chic Outfit Ideas!

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Hi beautiful! Hope you are all doing great! I am back in Dubai now :) Feels great to be home again after so much traveling! Today I have a new little fashion video up that I shot at a nearby Monastery in Barcelona. It was so beautiful! I show you three casual outfits I've been loving recently - plus my new little faux leather purse which I purchased from Primark a few weeks ago. I was on a hunt for a cute non leather bag and I'm quite happy with this one - except the quality isn't the greatest! I just ordered one from a brand called Matt & Nat which should be arriving soon :) Will let you know what I think of it! Let me know if you guys enjoyed this kind of video and if you'd like to see more in this style. Lots of love to you all  XOXO

Interview With Bananiac

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Hi everyone! Sorry for the technical issue I had with my blog these last few days. I think the server I use was being updated and my site lost connection - but it's back! :) I wanted to share a link to an interview I did with fellow plant-based vegan, Tino from Bananiac on YouTube (he has two channels, Bananiac and Symposium Films). In this first segment we talk about the Raw Till 4 lifestyle and travel tips. All in all, we spoke for about an hour about various topics relating to this lifestyle - he will be uploading the interview in short segments over the next few days. It was so great to speak to someone who shares the same views and values! He's got some really great informative and inspirational videos on both his channels so definitely go check him out if you're into learning about this lifestyle! Hope you enjoy the video! XOXO



 

What I Ate Today! High Carb, Low Fat, Raw Till 4, Vegan

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Hello beautiful! I hope you're all having a great weekend. Today I have a new video for you, taking you through what a typical day of food looks like for me on this high carb, low fat, vegan, "Raw Till 4" lifestyle. I love eating this way - so much delicious clean food in abundance! I literally feel like a kid in a candy store the whole day eating all the sweet fruit I want, and sitting down with a big meal of satisfying plant-based carbs for dinner, oh ya! :) Although I follow a raw till 4 way of eating day to day, if I'm not able to get fruit during the day, I just eat the next high carb low fat food available (like vegan sushi, pasta, rice, potatoes...) - never being stupidly strict on myself  :) Always do the best you can! Let me know if you found this video interesting and/or helpful and if you'd like to see more in this style! Lots of love to you XOXO


Organic Facial in Dubai!

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Hi everyone! Hope you are all doing well :) Glad to see so much positive feedback from my last video - happy you guys enjoyed and found it helpful. Yesterday I had the most wonderful (much-needed) facial at Biolite Aesthetic Clinic in Dubai. Thanks so much for having me! We started with a super gentle microdermabrasion (the most delicate I’ve ever had!) followed by their organic facial which featured some wonderful aromatic essential oils and gentle natural formulas. My skin is recovering from a pretty bad detox I had since switching over to this lifestyle, so this was definitely a treat! Do I think skin care treatments are the ultimate solution to problematic skin? Nope! BUT natural / chemical-free treatments can definitely help whilst your body is healing internally! If you live in Dubai or are coming by for a visit, I would definitely recommend checking out this place. The staff are super professional, very sweet and accommodating! Have you guys ever tried microdermabrasions? It's one of my favorite treatments to get every couple of months. It really helps to smoothen out the surface of your skin by polishing away dead skin cells leaving you with baby soft skin ♥ 


 My treatment room :) 

  The clinic also have their own line of mineral makeup. I had a dash of mineral 
foundation applied before heading out. 

  Gorgeous bronzers and highlighters 

Natural Beauty Products Interview

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Hey guys! Part two of my interview with Tino from Bananiac is live on Symposium Films. It was so great speaking with Tino about all different topics regarding this lifestyle. If you missed part 1, you can watch it here. If you are into this plant-based lifestyle or just learning more about it, I definitely recommend checking out Tino's other videos on both his channels. They helped me so much when transitioning and they're great for keeping me inspired and on track. Hope you enjoy the video!



Quick DIY Framed Art

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Hey guys! Hope you're all doing well :) I just moved into a new apartment here in Dubai (once again lol but very happy with this one), and wanted to have something inspirational on my desk. It's always good to have some positivity around you! I first found these gorgeous gold frames when picking up some necessities from Ikea. I was so pleasantly surprised when I saw these frames, they are really good quality and look beautiful in person (I will probably go back and get a few more this week!). So when thinking of what art to frame, I immediately thought of my Tumblr (which I've been pretty active on recently, you can find it by clicking here). Tumblr is like a giant inspirational vision board :) I love it! So I found two images that I thought would fit the frame nicely, and had them printed on glossy photo paper. Super easy and inexpensive! The first one is this gorgeous colorful print with "Good Vibes" written across it. I love the colors and the design! The second is this really peaceful scene of a beach at sunset (or possibly sunrise) and it has a gorgeous soft pink tint to it. There are so many other images I want printed from my Tumblr so I will probably create a little wall collage soon :) Another nice idea would be to frame some positive affirmations as a nice reminder. What do you guys think of this idea? XOXO


Links to images & frame:
♥  Good Vibes image here
♥  Beach scene here
♥  Gold frames from IKEA here

Natural Makeup Haul feat. Alima Pure!

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Hello beautiful! I have a new video up today featuring some awesome new goodies from Alima Pure. They were so kind to send me some of their products to try out and they are beautiful. I discovered the brand a few months ago when searching for natural cosmetics and I was really pleased with their formulations. Their Satin Matte Foundation, for instance, only contains 4 ingredients (one of which is Zinc Oxide, which can actually help with calming inflammation so it's great for acne prone skin types). It's been my go-to foundation these last few weeks and I love the feel of it. It's very light but definitely provides buildable coverage. It's the foundation I have on in the video and I think it does a pretty good job concealing the blemishes I have going on at the moment. If you have sensitive or acne-prone skin, I would definitely recommend looking into natural beauty products. Conventional makeup is unfortunately loaded with harmful ingredients (not only for our skin, but also our bodies - 60% to 70% of what we put on our skin gets absorbed into our blood stream), and there are lots of great alternatives out there for everything from foundation to lipsticks to mascaras to blushes. You can learn more about this from the book I mention called The Green Beauty Guide by Julie Gabriel.

I get asked if I wear makeup everyday and the answer is definitely no :) I love wearing makeup on occasion, but day to day I leave my skin bare and if I feel like it, I glam up my eyes using mascara, liner and some concealer. But it's great having natural mineral products to use when desired, without worrying about the ingredients used :) Hope you enjoy the video! XOXO




Products Mentioned:
  • Lip Tint in Sweet Pea
  • Satin Matte Foundation (Warm 4) 
  • Brushes: Angle Liner Brush (33), Foundation Brush (25), Kitten Brush (23)
  • Natural Definition Eye Pencil: Coffee, Ink
  • Natural Definition Mascara
  • Eyeshadows: Flashback, Silk, Vertigo, Mahogany, Cocoa, Espresso 
  • Blush: Melon, Freja
  • Bronzer in Mauna Loa
  • Contour Powder in Sombra 

Check out Alima Pure here: http://www.alimapure.com/

They also have a great information on application tips on their website under the “LEARN” tab which may be helpful to those new to mineral makeup - like me! :) 


Your Questions, Answered! Two Part Q&A Video

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Hi everyone  Hope you're all having a nice relaxing weekend! I have two new videos up on my channel featuring some questions you guys have asked me these last few weeks. I compiled them up from Instagram, YouTube comments, Tumblr, emails etc.. Feel free to leave other questions below and I will get to them in the next video! Oh and p.s. I ran my first ever 5k yesterday woop! I will be making a video about my experience soon - but it was really great and I completed in a time I was happy with :) Hope you enjoy this videos! XOXO


Why Vegan Diet is the Best Diet For Weight Loss

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Kerry McCarpet's channel on YouTube is one of my most favorite when it comes to understanding the science behind a plant-based lifestyle in an easy comprehendible way. She's got a really great relaxed, funny, thought provoking style and I always feel like I've learnt something after watching a videos of hers. I've left links to her channel in my resource page and under my videos, but thought I'd share her most recent one here on my blog, on why a vegan diet is the best diet for weight loss. I found it really interesting and agree with a lot of points she made on not feeding yourself properly - thus reaching for other foods like cookies or chips to feel satisfied. I remember being really strict on myself at one point, but then eventually I'd get these cravings for cookies - although they were the "healthier organic" kind, I could eat up the whole pack in one go. Lack of nutrition and satisfaction is the problem. I've been eating this way for about 9 months now, and I haven't had one craving for chips, cookies, cupcakes, ice cream etc.. not one! I am so fully nourished now with the right foods that my body just doesn't react when I see those other unhealthy foods. It is truly the most liberating lifestyle for so many reasons stemming from weight loss to high energy to increased awareness and spirituality - the list goes on and on. Anyway I hope you enjoy this video and definitely check out her other ones for more information and inspiration! XOXO

My First 5K Run Experience!

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Hi everyone, hope you're all doing well  I have a new video up sharing my experience on my first ever 5K run I did last week! It was such a great experience and I definitely recommend it to those who might be curious about it, or feel like challenging themselves in a new way. I was a bit hesitant to sign up for it at first because I didn't want to put a "pressure" on myself to run it in a certain time - but I think 5 km is a really doable distance - you can challenge yourself without feeling super exhausted by the end. I posted a picture on Instagram after the run and seems like a lot of you have also run a 5K before which was really cool to see. Feel free to share your experiences in the comments below. Hope you enjoy the video! XOXO





If you’re into running, check out videos by DurianRider and Mike Arnstein (TheFrutarian on YT)! 


Oh and an oil-free salad dressing I've been making recently has been the 3-2-1 dressing by Jane Esselstyn - thanks Jay from PlantbasedAthlete for sharing this delicious recipe! It's basically 3 parts balsamic vinegar (I use lemon juice instead), 2 parts mustard (I like Dijon) and 1 part maple syrup. I'm not too precise on the measurements of each - just pour a little of each in until desired taste. Definitely give this a try, it is super good! 

Oh and another thing I forgot to mention is the "Garmin 310XT" which I'm planning on getting soon. It tracks your distance, pace, heart rate etc to help keep you on track. You can find it here: http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Forerunner-310XT-Waterproof-Running/dp/B0025VKW5K


INTERVIEW: Criticism, Positivity, Veganism, YouTube

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Hi everyone! A few weeks ago I met up with a lovely viewer from Florida named Fiorella. She emailed me asking if I'd have time to meet during her upcoming trip to Dubai, and if I could do an interview for her blog, Metanoia Living. I checked out her blog and she seemed like such a sweet and inspiring soul! The meeting was set :) We had lunch at this gorgeous little place called Comptoir 102 in Jumierah - another viewer's recommendation actually :) Definitely a lovely place to check out if you are in Dubai! I had such a great time connecting with her, and answering her questions for the interview about everything from dealing with criticism, how to start a healthy lifestyle, advice for staying positive, my passion for a plantbased lifestyle etc.. The interview is now up on her blog and you can check it out here!

Fiorella and I out for lunch a few weeks ago in Dubai 

New Video! Makeup, Outfit & New Vegan Bag

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Hi everyone! Hope you're all doing well If you still come here to check my blog from time to time, thank you :) I know I don't post on here too much, but I love having this place to write when I'm feeling inspired and to share more detailed information. I also like writing these little "intros" to my new videos and connecting with you guys on a different platform. Today's video is on how I currently do my makeup and which products I'm using. As a lot of you may know, I totally changed up my lifestyle earlier on this year - including the makeup products I was using. I've been asked to do an "updated" makeup video so here it is :) It varies slightly each time of course (sometimes I play up my eyes more with a liquid liner from 100%PureCosmetics.com) but the rest of the products are pretty much standard these days :) So happy I found a good set of things to use now that perform really well and I know they're not harmful to my body, the environment or the animals. I also show you my new handbag which I've been in love with :) It's from a brand called Matt & Nat and it's made from vegan leather, and the interior is made with 100% recycled plastic bottles - how cool! I love companies (and people) who think outside the box and are making a positive impact on this world. Anyway I hope you enjoy the video and maybe find some inspiration for new products, or techniques when doing your makeup! XOXO


Dubai Meet Up & Fruit Luck

The Fear of “Being Healthy” (Deprivation, Costs, Binge Eating, Detox...)

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Hello everyone! I uploaded a new video yesterday talking about something I hear coming up over and over again about this fear around living a "healthy lifestyle". Fear of feeling deprived, fear of it being expensive, fear of binge eating. I also address some fears around the plant based lifestyle like fear of eating carbs, fear of gaining weight, fear of detox etc.. Hopefully this covers some of your questions / concerns which I've been asked about recently. To those worried about feeling judged or "different" after adopting a plant based lifestyle, you have trust yourself, be your own bff, trust your intuition and your heart. Know that everyone who's living a high carb low fat plant based lifestyle is thriving - and thriving long term! Please don't give into negativity or criticism from others or let it stir you away from living a fulfilling life - those who truly love you will support you and your new kick ass lifestyle! The same holds true for other areas of your life, DO YOU and always believe in yourself - the right people will come along. Hope you enjoy the video!! XOXO

A Few Favorites! (Essential Oils, Rice Cooker, Rich Roll..)

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Hi everyone! Merry Christmas :) I hope everyone is spending a beautiful day with loved ones ♥ I have a new video up for you that I filmed a few days ago when I was in Spain! I share some of my current favorite things with you - it's a bit of a random compilation haha but nonetheless things I've been loving :) I am now in Geneva, Switzerland with my mom and her adorable triplets who are almost 8! They're amazing and growing so fast :) Hope you're all doing well! XOXO


In The Mountains

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Hi beautiful ♥ Hope you guys are doing great! Yesterday my friend and I drove up to a place in the mountains called Salève - it's about a 30 minute drive from the main city of Geneva. It was so breathtakingly beautiful! It felt like we were on top of the world haha the view was so epic :) Although it was gorgeous, it was FREEZING but it was so worth it! I brought some juicy persimmons with me which we shared whilst overlooking the view of Geneva (last picture). If you guys ever visit Geneva, this is definitely a place to see! And for those who might be wondering, my jacket is from Zara = purchased last year but they have similar in stores now. The hood is of course faux fur :) XOXO


It was kind of surreal being up there, felt like I was looking at a painting! 
Can you spot the fountain at the bottom? What an amazing view :)

New Video Coming Up!

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Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing really well. I've been having such an incredible time in Thailand, I sometimes have to pinch myself to realize I'm actually here. I'm just in the midst of uploading a new video and realized I hadn't posted my latest ones here on my blog. So here they are below for those who might have missed them :) You can keep up with me on my Instagram for more frequent updates and posts :) Excited to show you around Chiang Mai! XOXO



LIFE UPDATE (Why I Moved From Dubai, Going to Thailand...)


GENEVA VLOG (Day In The Mountains, New Haircut, Vegan Sushi)

My Trip To Thailand! Part One

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Woop my first vlog from Chiang Mai, Thailand! I've had so many incredible experiences and moments since I've been here. I've filmed lots of vlog style videos which I am editing together, and next planning on doing a sit-down video talking with you one on one, answering some questions I've received recently. I hope you've been enjoying my Instagram posts from here :) I will soon be uploading some photos to the blog as well. Sending all of those who are stuck in cold weather lots of sunshine and warmth! Hope you're all doing great ♥



Makeup Of The Day

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Hi everyone! Hope you've all been doing amazing ♥ Yesterday I had a full packed day in LA so wanted to glam myself up a little. I thought I'd share my makeup / face of the day with you. I am currently loving this lipstick by Tarte in the shade "Glisten". It is their power pigment lipstick and it comes in 9 different shades, is paraben and phthalate free, has great color payoff, is long lasting plus the brand doesn't test on animals. I posted a photo of this look on Instagram, and a lot of you were asking about my hair color and if I had something done to it. About two/three months ago I got some soft highlights and slight ombre in my hair, just wanted something very natural looking. Over time though it has gotten lighter in the sun and is starting to show up more. I think it's been over 3 years since I've had any color put in my hair, so this change is quite fun for me :) Let me know if you would like to see an updated hair care / hair talk video :) xoxo


FACE
- Becca Ever Matte Foundation in Tan
- Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer in Light Medium
- RMS "Un" Powder
- Bare Minerals Bronzer in The High Dive
- 100% Pure Blush in Healthy 
- Josie Maran Illuminizing Wand  

EYES
- Tarte Energy Noir Clay Palette 
- Kat Von D Tattoo Liner 
- 100% Pure Mascara 
- Anastasia Brow Powder Duo in Dark Brown 

LIPS
- Tarte Power Pigment Lipstick in "Glisten"
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