Category: Featured
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Liver issues can mimic menopause
When I was in my mid-40s, I would start sweating either during meals or right after. I remember thinking at the time, “Wow! Could I be starting menopause?” My doctor at the time said I was too young for menopause; instead, my liver was having trouble digesting fat. She put…
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How I went to the grocery store without freaking out
During our stay-at-home mandate, I put off going to the grocery store as long as I could. I had tried ordering groceries online, but that was a total fail. After having my items sit in the Whole Foods shopping cart for days with NO delivery slots available for the week,…
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Smart choices for immune system support
Anytime something is going around, it’s good to take extra care to support your body. It needs all the power it has to keep you well. I think that is especially true with the pandemic happening in the world today. So far (knock on wood), season after season, I’ve managed…
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Options for natural pain relief
When I was in constant pain, I was taking multiple, daily doses of acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen. However, once I started going to alternative healthcare practitioners, they recommended I stay away from both of them and use a natural pain reliever that is less harmful. Beware traditional pain relievers After researching these…
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Conscious relaxation
When life gets too busy it’s easy for stress to creep up on us. We need to be aware of our bodies and recognize the situation. We must make a conscious choice to calm the mind and relax the body. 4 easy relaxation techniques Breathe Be intentional when you take…
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Stay healthy all year
Have you ever said, “I don’t have time to be sick”? When we are busy and pulled in different directions, our immune systems can be seriously taxed. Yet at the exact time, we most need to take care of ourselves, we push our limits, cut corners and eat poorly. This means we are more susceptible to illness, and…
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Why is taking care of ourselves our last priority?
As I am out and about talking with different people, I have noticed a trend. People are taking care of everyone else and ignoring their own self care. I understand. I’ve been there. We are all busy and pulled in many directions: kids, spouse, work, friends and more. Self care gets ignored, and…