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5 Easy Remedies for Dry Skin
Winter is on the way, you know what that means...bring on the dry, itchy skin! Caring for your skin all winter long can be easier and cheaper than you might think. Check out these 5 tips.
Nutrition tip: When buying packaged food, ALWAYS read the ingredients list carefully.
Example - Trader Joe’s manufactures/sells Barbeque Popped Potato Chips. Since TJ’s is thought of as a health food store, someone might not think to read the ingredients list. However, inside these chips are yeast extract (which is a hidden source of MSG!) and...
Your Environment Has More Impact Than You Might Think
"You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Research shows that your environment can have a profound effect on you and having a strong support network in place can actually make you more likely to achieve your goals since it influences your...
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Cutest Sous-Chef!
Home cooked meals have plenty of health benefits, but my favorite perk is having a handy little sous-chef! Maddie loves helping me prepare healthy meals.
Health Dangers: Farmed Fish
Omega-3 fatty acids are great for your brain and for your heart. Fish are an excellent source of these, among many other vitamins and nutrients, but it's important to make sure you're eating the right type of fish: wild caught vs. farmed fish. The...
Almond Milk Recipe
Most cow's milk has measurable quantities of herbicides, pesticides, dioxins, up to 52 powerful antibiotics, blood, pus, feces, bacteria and viruses. Ewww!!! Almond milk is a great non-dairy milk alternative. It's low in calories and fat, and has a high number...
Maddie’s Green Shake!
Even puppies can benefit from green shakes! Most fruits and vegetables have tons of fantastic health benefits for dogs, which can help prevent minor to major health issues in the future. In my blender, I just put some water, then some of each: spinach, kale,...
Easy Ways to Meditate
The word "meditation" is typically associated in people's minds with some variation of sitting Indian-style with your palms facing up on each knee, thumb touching your middle finger lightly, chanting "ooommmm." A simple form of meditation is actually a fantastic tool...
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