Amelia Johnson, Author at Stay Healthy Ways

Don’t Worry, Be Happy – How to Use Essential Oils for Anxiety

by Amelia JohnsonPublished March 28, 2018Last Updated October 30, 2018

Anxiety, stress, tension, depression. Words that we throw around too lightly sometimes and without a real understanding of what they are and how badly they can affect your life. Those who suffer – and the word “suffer” is apposite here – are sometimes quite desperate to find a cure or, at least, some relief. And many ask, “Do essential oils work for anxiety?” or “Are there essential oils for anxiety and depression?”

The good news is that the answer to both questions is “yes” – and there are plenty of research findings to support this.

We’ll have a quick look at what anxiety is and some of the research, and then give you some ideas about how to use essential oils, which are the best essential oils for anxiety, and some tips for mixtures and blends that are the most effective.

Do You Know How Much Protein on Keto Will Be Effective?

by Amelia JohnsonPublished January 30, 2018Last Updated October 30, 2018

How much protein on keto? This sounds like such an innocent question. But it’s not as straightforward as it seems.

If, like me, you have known about and applied the keto diet for some time, it’s principles may seem like common sense. You may have forgotten how radically different it is from the diet recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (USDA CNPP).

This article is the third in our series on the ketogenic diet, so I am not going to repeat the information given elsewhere, but you may want to read the previous articles to get a better understanding about ketosis and about carbohydrates (specifically vegetables).

The Complete Answer to Your Questions About the Best Keto Vegetables

by Amelia JohnsonPublished January 26, 2018Last Updated October 30, 2018

If you are trying to get into ketosis and stay there, one of the most important things to learn about is "keto vegetables" – the vegetables that are allowed in a keto diet. Some people ask which are keto-safe or keto-approved vegetables.

Ketosis means that your body is producing ketones and your brain is using them as its source of fuel, instead of using glucose. That sounds simple enough. However, understanding why this switch of fuel is so beneficial to your health, and how to get your body into this state requires a bit of learning.

How to Be Sure That Your Tinea Versicolor Natural Treatment Really Works

by Amelia JohnsonPublished January 22, 2018Last Updated October 28, 2018

Tinea versicolor is not a dangerous disease, but it is extremely irritating and upsetting for those who have it. Whether you choose the medical route or a tinea versicolor natural treatment, it can be very frustrating, with many people complaining that what they are doing is not working.

There seem to be two stages to dealing with this: first, treat the current infection, and second, prevent it recurring.

We’ve had a more detailed discussion about this in our article called How to boost a tinea versicolor diet for remarkable results.

How to Boost a Tinea Versicolor Diet for Remarkable Results

by Amelia JohnsonPublished January 18, 2018Last Updated October 31, 2018

There’s no question that the correct tinea versicolor diet is essential if you want to rid yourself of this embarrassing and irritating infection. However, treatment and prevention require several extra prongs of attack to be really effective. You can boost your results by following our 10 tips.

We’ll start by looking at what tinea versicolor is, and then look at what you should do if you have it. To note, is that it is also sometimes called pityriasis versicolor.

How Long Does It Take to Get Into Ketosis? Important Facts You Need to Know

by Amelia JohnsonPublished December 21, 2017Last Updated October 28, 2018

How long does it take to get into ketosis? To be honest, I hadn’t heard about ketosis until a few years ago. And I certainly wasn’t asking how long it would take me to get into ketosis! Now I’m glad that I did hear about it, and that I did get into ketosis, because it has made a significant difference to my health and my life.

If you’re still wondering what ketosis is and whether it’s important, I hope that I’ll be able to answer some of your questions. At the end, I’ll be asking you, "How long does it really, honestly, genuinely take to get into ketosis?"

10 Powerful Benefits of Berberine Make It the Best Supplement for Health

by Amelia JohnsonPublished December 17, 2017Last Updated October 28, 2018

The many health benefits of berberine may be setting it up for a position as one of the most powerful supplements in the world. It is one of the few natural products that has been shown to be as effective as, and even more effective in some cases than prescription drugs.

Today, berberine is becoming recognized for helping with a whole range of medical conditions, including metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and triglycerides, heart disease, cancer and inflammation.

Flaxseed Oil for Skin – How to Make Sure You Have Amazing Results

by Amelia JohnsonPublished December 9, 2017Last Updated October 28, 2018

How often have you read posts and just got irritated by half-truths about topics? May I have a little rant? There are multiple benefits if I choose flaxseed oil for skin health. So why don’t we stick with what it does so well and not try to make a whole lot of unsubstantiated and downright fake claims about what is not good at?

How to Use Sesame Oil for Hair – Useful Tips, Hints and Special Secrets

by Amelia JohnsonPublished December 1, 2017Last Updated October 28, 2018

Is sesame oil good for hair? The answer is yes. But that could be the answer if you asked the same question about avocado, olive, castor, rosemary, jojoba or peppermint oils – and just about all the other oils out there.

My question is, "What’s special about sesame oil for hair?" What makes it different? What gives me a good reason to choose it above all the others? The answers that I found made me decide to add a good quality sesame oil to my shopping list.

New Truths About Natural Vitamin E (and One Big Question)

by Amelia JohnsonPublished November 27, 2017Last Updated May 10, 2018

I was researching for a review of Vitamin E oil for skin and was very surprised to find how little I knew about natural Vitamin E - and that some of what I thought I knew was wrong!

I read multiple blogs and realised that many people were repeating out-of-date and wrong information. Maybe that’s you too?