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Creating Holiday Memories: 5 Meaningful and Affordable Christmas Gifts

While the allure of giving extravagant presents may be tempting, the true essence of gift-giving lies in the ...
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8 Strategies for Radiant Skin

First impressions matter. And for many of us, the way our face looks - or the way it ...
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Cultivating Gratitude: The Gateway to a Fulfilling Life

Happiness is one of the most wonderful and exhilarating emotions of the human experience. And the best news is ...
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From Apples to Acorn Squash: Delicious Fall Foods to Try Now

Now that the cooler fall weather has arrived, our meals tend to be centered around foods that are ...
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6 Creative Ways For a Healthy Halloween

Halloween, with its spooky decorations and creative costumes, is an exciting time for kids. However, for parents who ...
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4 Lab Markers You Need to Know About

Have you ever done a routine blood test and noticed that a few of the markers were out ...
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Six Powerful Mushrooms to Transform Your Health

Mushrooms have gained significant popularity in recent years due to their potential health benefits. Many, many mushrooms contain ...
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Surprising Facts About Your Thyroid + How to Heal Your Thyroid Naturally

Are you experiencing fatigue, dry skin, weight gain, constipation, depression, or digestive issues?  These symptoms are often associated ...
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Summer is for Creating Memories and Good Health

Can you believe that summer is almost over? It's time to reflect on how we've been spending these ...
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5 Effective Ways to Manage Your Eczema Without Steroid Creams

Hey there, fellow eczema warriors! We know the struggle all too well - the itchiness, dryness, and those ...
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How to Avoid Getting Sunburned

It’s happened to all of us. We’re outside, enjoying the warm sun while gardening, playing, or just lounging ...
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7 Simple Solutions to Relieve Constipation

Constipation is the most common gastrointestinal complaint in the United States, resulting in 2.5 million doctor visits a ...
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Summer Vacations on a Budget + Ideas for Families & Couples!

The word “vacation” comes from both French and Latin and means “exemption from service and respite from work” ...
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The Vital Importance of Vitamin D + How to Choose the Best Supplements for Your Health

If vitamin D were a person, we’d probably classify it as a superhero! 🦸 Vitamin D does so ...
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Juicing vs. Blending: How to Use Both to Boost Your Health

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between ‘juicing’ and ‘blending?’ 🥤 Although they sound like they ...
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Fighting Brain Fog – How to Improve Your Brain Health & Sharpen Your Focus

Do you ever feel like your head is stuck in a fog and you can’t concentrate or think ...
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Hydration For Better Health – Finding the Right Water for You

What happened to the days when all you had to worry about was making sure you drink enough ...
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Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies

Oh, springtime!  While everyone is oooohing and ahhhhing about the trees that are beginning to bud and the ...
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Low-Toxic Living: 5 Home Upgrades Worth Considering

Temps are starting to warm up & the days are getting longer. If you’re like me, all this ...
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What is Seed Cycling? And Can it Really Help Balance Your Hormones?

Women’s health has always been a passion of mine.  When women are healthy, their kids are happier, their ...
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The Ultimate Pantry Clean-Out Guide (With Checklist)

GMOs, food dyes & corn syrup, oh my! 😱 I know it can be overwhelming to learn what’s ...
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Is Your Fear of Fat Hurting Your Health?

FAT - there are soooo many opinions on this one topic.  Just take a look at the grocery ...
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How to Solve Mystery Symptoms, Even When “Your Labs Are Normal”

“Ahh, that’s just part of getting older.” When’s the last time you said (or thought) that to yourself?  ...
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What is “Functional Medicine” Anyway?

Have you heard about “functional medicine”?  Maybe you’ve seen the phrase used on social media, or have a ...
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What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) + How to Feel Better

Snowflakes & holiday parties are lovely, but the reality is that winter can be tough for many people.  ...
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Healthy Gifts Under $60 (2022 Holiday Season)

Ready or not, gift-giving season has arrived! Whether you’re enjoying the season or feeling like a total grinch, ...
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Why You Need a Daily Gratitude Practice + 3 Easy Ideas To Get Started

Plus, Five Science-Backed Health Benefits That Will Convince You to Start Now. You might say “thank you” with ...
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Eating With Intention: How to Navigate Challenging Food Choices Over the Holidays

The holidays are always a wonderful, beautiful time of year, filled with family & friends, holiday parties, and ...
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What Are the Health Benefits of Pumpkin? Plus, What to Do With Them After Halloween…

How to Use Your Halloween Pumpkins to Benefit Your Family’s Health. As a health professional, I have to ...
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The Benefits of Spices: How Cooking with Spices Can Transform Your Health

A common myth I love to bash is that improving your health has to be expensive or complicated.  ...
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Sound Baths As a Natural Stress Reliever & Healing Modality

The Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Sound & Vibration. Most of us know that a nice hot bath is ...
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Helpful Tips for Drinking Less Alcohol + How to Know if You’re Drinking Too Much

Do you know September is National Recovery Month?  This was established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health ...
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Delicious + Healthy Meal Prep Recipes For a Successful Labor Day Weekend

Make-Ahead Recipes That Are Free From Dairy, Gluten, & Hassle.  Well… it’s almost time to say ‘goodbye’ to ...
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How to Promote Natural Detoxification with Castor Oil Packs

The wellness world can be a noisy place, full of fad diets & complicated protocols, which is exactly ...
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How to Eat Seasonally with Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

If you’ve been hanging around a health-conscious crowd for any amount of time, or chatting with your healthcare ...
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Biological Dentistry: How it Can Keep You Healthier & What You Need To Know

Have you noticed that we’re becoming increasingly health-conscious as a nation in recent years?  Healthy foods, organic produce, ...
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How to Create a Home Apothecary & Heal Naturally

What if I told you that your body is innately intelligent?  That it knows exactly how to heal ...
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Armpit Detox: Why People Do it, How it Works & What the Science Says

I know what many of you are probably thinking… “Really? Another detox?”  I get it! From digital detoxes ...
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Feverfew For Migraines: The Game-Changing Herbal Remedy You Probably Haven’t Tried

Do you suffer from frequent headaches or migraines?  If you’re like millions of other Americans, you’re probably quick ...
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Eggs – Villain or Hero?

Eggs have long been caught in the crossfire of controversy. Some doctors and even nutritionists say you should ...
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3 Incredible Benefits of Full-Fat Dairy

It’s no secret that the topic of dairy consumption is a source of confusion for many people. Is ...
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3 Signs & Tips to Help You Have Stronger, Healthier Nails

The beauty industry is full of suggestions on improving every aspect of your appearance - the way your ...
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3 Signs of an Unhealthy Gut and What You Can Do About It

When your gut is healthy and happy, the rest of your body usually is, too. That’s largely because ...
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5 Places You Probably Forgot to Spring Clean

Spring is officially here! As you start to dream about the warmer (and longer) days ahead, you may ...
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3 Gentle Ways to Support Your Colon Health

For many of us, living with digestive discomfort has become a way of life and something we think ...
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Too Much Caffeine? Here’s How to Tell & What You Can Do About It

Many rely on caffeine to get them through the day – and for good reason. Caffeine can help ...
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How to Keep Your Skin Healthy No Matter the Season

All this cold weather can be brutal on your skin. But truth be told, winter isn’t the only ...
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The Power of Affirmations: What They Are and Why They Work

Marcus Aurelius once said, “You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will ...
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Your Simple Guide to Cooking up Delicious Soups This Winter

When it’s cold outside, nothing warms you up quite like a delicious bowl of soup. Whether it's a ...
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How to Wake Up Refreshed – Even in the Dead of Winter

This time of year, the days are short and the nights are long. You might find yourself having ...
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4 No-Gift Ways to Show Appreciation During the Holidays

When was the last time you took some time to tell someone how much they mean to you? ...
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How You Can Plan the Perfect Cozy Winter Day

The days are getting shorter, and the air feels extra chilly. It's no secret that winter is here ...
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2 Loving Ways to Appreciate Yourself More This Season

How often do you show yourself appreciation? Chances are, not enough. And when you’re hard on yourself, it ...
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How to Control Sugar Cravings and Improve Insulin Response With Gymnema

No matter how healthy you are, we all get sugar cravings from time to time. And now that ...
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5 Fun, Healthy Ways to Make the Most of The Crisp Fall Days

Work. Errands. Hustling your kids (or yourself!) to your next To Do item. With all that busyness, it’s ...
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Top 3 Autumn Fruits and Vegetables to Nosh On This Season

We all know that fall means changing leaves and cozy knit sweaters. But the cooler weather also brings ...
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Simple, Healthy Breakfast Recipes That’ll Leave Your Mouth Watering

On a chilly fall morning, the last thing you may want to do is crawl out from under ...
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How to Stay Young and Vibrant as You Age

As we get older, our bodies and our nutrition needs change. At some point, we expect the fine ...
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How to Prepare Your Mind and Body for a Seasonal Transition

Autumn is at our doorstep! Soon, we'll be waving those long, lazy summer days goodbye so we can ...
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3 Creative Ways To Pay It Forward This Weekend

"It was the best of times. It was the worst of times." This famous line from Charles Dickens ...
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How to Protect Yourself From the Summer Heat

Even though the calendar might tell you that summer is coming to an end, Mother Nature hasn’t finished ...
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The Refreshing Benefits of Sunshine

With the long, sunny summer days officially here many of us may turn to outdoor activities to get ...
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3 Simple Ways You Can Recover From Summer Holidays

Holidays are a welcomed break from the normal humdrum of life – but sometimes, what you thought was ...
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3 Unusual Signs of Dehydration and How to Stay Hydrated

Have you ever been at a social event and your best friend or spouse had something stuck in ...
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3 Brilliantly Easy Ways to Exercise With Your Family

Remember the days of playing hide and seek, tag, or hopscotch? Exercise seemed to be such a natural ...
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How to Help Your Lungs Breathe Easy This Season

There’s nothing like filling your lungs with a big gulp of fresh air. But for many, breathing easy ...
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3 Ways to Help You Doze Off Quickly and Naturally

Despite our best attempts, we all have those nights where we just can’t fall asleep. We roll around ...
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4 Ways to De-stress and Connect With Your Body

Whether it’s work, running errands, or trying to maintain an active social life, our lives seem to bustle ...
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3 Creative Tips to Tame Your Stress

3 Creative Tips to Tame Your Stress When was the last time a lion chased after you? Probably ...
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4 Surprising Benefits of a Clean Home

Think about the last time you unstuffed a packed closet or de-junked your junk drawer. When you were ...
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3 Ways to Promote Good Gut Health

If we’ve learned anything from 2020, it’s that many things in life are outside our control. And this ...
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The Inside Scoop on How to Prevent Aging

It’s no secret that we all want the same thing when it has to do with our skin: ...
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How to Spot the 4 Types of Negative Self-Talk

It’s not uncommon for many of us to have thoughts and conversations running inside our heads. It could ...
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4 Plants Your Garden Can’t Live Without

Before you know it, winter’s gloom will melt away, and the warmth of the springtime sun will be ...
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3 Ways a Detox Makes You Feel Better

It’s that time of year! The holidays have wrapped up, and 2020 is finally in the rearview mirror. ...
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The Magical Benefits of Green Tea

Green tea has long been touted as one of the healthiest drinks on the planet. It was first ...
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4 Ways to Be Mindful This Christmas

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” The lights are twinkling, the hot cocoa is poured, and ...
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How to Turn Holiday Overwhelm Into Delight

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”  The lights are twinkling, the hot cocoa is poured, and you’re ...
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How to Make This Thanksgiving the Most Memorable

The menu is decided, the table set, and centerpieces arranged. You even set your alarm so you won’t ...
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4 Reasons to Unabashedly Love Butter

“With enough butter, anything is good.” One of the many wise quotes from one of the most adored ...
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How to Handle Halloween Candy Overload

Halloween is such a fun season. The costumes, the tricks, and yes, the treats. Even for the most ...
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5 Surprising Facts to Know About Your Liver

When you think of your liver, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many, it’s all ...
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Why Should You Have Family Downtime?

In a world that now feels so long ago, countless outside activities competed for you and your family’s ...
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Regular Blood Testing: Getting the Real Score of Your Wellness Game

You get your rest. You practice mindfulness. You watch what you eat and you exercise. That should be ...
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More Time for New Family Traditions, like Volunteering

Many of the autumn traditions that serve as the foundation of your family time together -- your kids’ ...
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Green Tea – The Miracle Worker

As the single most consumed beverage in the world behind water, all teas, except for herbal teas, are ...
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8 Anti-Aging Hacks for Youthful Skin

Let's face it; we all age. And while there's no way to deter the natural aging process that ...
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Fiber and Gut Bacteria – Underrated Besties

Your digestive tract is home to a thriving community of bacteria numbering in the trillions. (significantly more than ...
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The Happiness Factor: 5 Ways to Get More of It

We all strive to be "happy and healthy," yet both can be elusive and even subjective. How one ...
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Composting 101: Tips to Make Composting Easy

Have you ever considered putting your food scraps to good use by composting them? It’s not as complicated ...
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Three Strategies for Better Sleep

Next to the benefits of a healthy diet, sleep is one of the most essential requirements for maintaining ...
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EMF Exposure in Your Home

Most of us depend on modern technology to simplify our lives. Think of electronic key fobs that unlock ...
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It’s Time to Let the Sunshine In!

Did you know that the average house collects a shocking 40 pounds of dust per year? Dust is ...
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Is Your Hair Dye Putting You at Risk?

Researchers have been suspicious about the adverse health impacts of hair dye for many years, and rightly so. ...
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