6 Ways to Get the Benefits of Massage Therapy (at Home)
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You know those mini-quizzes on social media that ask if you could have one service for free for the rest of your life? The options usually include a gourmet chef,…
Health
Simple solutions to help you improve your family’s health through a combination of a real food diet, and optimizing factors like sleep, reducing stress and avoiding toxins.
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What Is Collagen Powder (& How to Use It)
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I’ve been a big fan of gelatin since our family went on the GAPS diet and it helped my son be able to tolerate dairy again. I’ve also seen huge benefits with…
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Reasons to Quit Chewing Gum (+ Better Options)
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The minty sweet flavor of chewing gum is a low calorie way to replace desserts, combat cravings, or deal with stress. These days “healthy” chewing gums are even available in…
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How to Fix Leptin Resistance to Control Weight, Cravings & More
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Do you struggle with weight and have trouble sticking to a diet? Crave (junk) foods, especially at night? Eat and never feel full? A little something called leptin resistance may be…
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9 Lessons We Can All Learn From Blue Zones
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As you probably know, I’m a big fan of creating a wellness lifestyle based on research and personal trial and error. Blue Zones are fascinating because the people in them all have…
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Why to Avoid Energy Drinks (& What to Drink Instead)
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We can all do with an energy boost sometimes, but store-bought energy drinks are far from the best option. The side effects of popular energy drinks may surprise you. Below…
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Chaga: King of Medicinal Mushrooms
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I’ve talked about the health benefits of medicinal mushrooms in the past and I must admit I’m becoming a pretty big fan. These superfoods are catching on the US (just check the shelf…
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How to Do a Sugar Detox (& Why Everyone Should)
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Sugar consumption is a huge health issue today. Even a little bit can have negative effects on the body. But quitting sugar can be tough (especially considering that it’s everywhere). That’s…
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9 Lessons We Can Learn From Europe (Food, Wine & Sleep)
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I recently had the chance to tag along with Dry Farm Wines when they visited Europe and I got to see some of the amazing family-owned vineyards where their wines…
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How to Find the Best Minimalist Shoes (for Adults and Kids)
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I’ve been all about the barefoot shoes (or just being barefoot) for years. But there are some times and some places where barefoot shoes just won’t cut it. Thankfully, there…
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Best Probiotics for Babies and Infants
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I’ve mentioned before how important gut health is for adults, kids, and babies. Much of our immune system resides in the gut, so making it as healthy as possible only…
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How Your Phone Is Changing Your Brain
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Technology is an amazing invention (I use it every day to run this blog!). We have practically everything we could ever need to know, imagine, and become curious about at…
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How Artificial Sweeteners Affect the Body
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It’s pretty clear that sugar isn’t healthy, especially in excess, but are artificial sweeteners the answer? Probably not. Though I do use some natural no-calorie sweeteners occasionally, I steer clear…
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Healthy Caffeine Free Alternatives to Coffee
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If you’re looking for an interesting variation on coffee, give coffee kombucha a try (it’s an interesting taste for sure!). But if you’re looking for healthy coffee alternatives, keep reading.…
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Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
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It seems like there’s much better awareness these days about the importance of vitamin D. However, the tide of public opinion is yet to shift on the importance of sunlight in…
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7 Day Keto Meal Plan for Women (Ideas + Easy Recipes)
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It seems like everyone these days is talking about the amazing health benefits of a ketogenic diet. The benefits range from feeling more energetic to losing weight to having better…
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Bee Propolis Benefits to Fight Everything From Colds to Cancer
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If you’re anything like me, honey already has a permanent place in your kitchen and natural remedy cabinet. It helps soothe burns, calm coughs, and even makes a great natural…
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Arsenic in Rice (& How to Avoid It)
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A heavy metal detox is a good way to reduce heavy metals in the body, but keeping them from getting in to begin with is an even better strategy. One…
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The 411 on California Prop 65
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I like to know what is in my food and products, so on the surface, Prop 65 is an amazing law. A label that tells me when a product contains…
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Ten Reasons to Avoid Soda (& How to Kick the Habit)
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The average American drinks approximately 38 GALLONS of soda each year. Some people even admit to drinking more soda than water each day, or no water at all. Soft drinks are…
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Ascorbic Acid: Vitamin C Benefits, Sources & Cautions
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Vitamin C has a rich and surprisingly controversial history. On the one hand, science is clear that the body needs it, but the type, dose, and frequency are all up…
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What Our Poop Reveals About Digestive & Gut Health
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All living things eat, so Everyone Poops. – Everyone Poops by Taro Gomi Who hasn’t read that literary masterpiece to their kids at some point along the way? As parents,…
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Sulforaphane Benefits: How It Slows Aging, Fights Cancer & More
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There is a substance called sulforaphane (also called SFN) found in cruciferous vegetables and especially in broccoli sprouts. It is well studied to be anticancer, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and may even…
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Tips to Naturally Reduce Stress… Starting Now!
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Stress kills. No, really… Even if a person has all the other factors right, high levels of stress can derail health. Unfortunately, just knowing stress is a problem doesn’t fix…