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Health Benefits of Ginger and Turmeric Tea How much tea do you drink? The many health benefits of ginger and turmeric tea. When my water intake dips lower than I’d like, I augment my fluid intake with tea. Herbal blends, in particular, have many medicinal benefits and give my system a good flush. The problem is, sometimes I brew a bag and it tastes kind of weak, or stale. Then, I wonder how long that box was sitting on a shelf before I bought...
Recently, one of my friends was asking me questions about weight loss. I was telling her about leptin resistance, which makes weight loss difficult. Her first response? She was wondering if there were a supplement she could take that would help. She had undoubtedly seen one on shelves before and immediately made that association. In short order... ...I directed her to this piece I did on leptin. Unfortunately, as detailed within, supplements...
Wake up at 6:00. Breakfast, chores, and out the door by 8:00. Work 9:00 to 5:00. Drive home and pick up food by 6:00. Collapse in front of the TV at 7:00. Berate yourself for not going to the gym again at 9:00. Bed by 11:00. Rinse and repeat. With a schedule like this one, it’s no wonder we don’t have the energy to drag ourselves to the gym. After spending the day taking care of others and putting out fires, we’re depleted and need to rest and...
What’s your least favorite part of trying on bathing suits? For many, it’s not necessarily our weight or the shape of our bodies. When you look carefully, it’s the ugly texture of the skin around your waist or cellulite on stomach. Honestly... ...you can be almost any weight. That’s when I realized… Cellulite will still be the straw that broke the camel’s back in terms of body image. Worst yet, dieting and exercise aren’t a guaranteed...
You’re strolling through the aisles of the store and right alongside the toothpaste, brushes, and floss is a mystifying range of products. Strips, trays, tubes of gel, pens, and wands – every single one of them promising a Hollywood smile. But you are probably wondering if you should buy one of these products. I can’t really blame you for being tempted. Advertising gets the best of us all sometimes. Are you confused? You might be...
Are you still drinking apple cider vinegar? Is there any benefits of drinking apple cider vinegar before bedtime? Recently, I decided to conduct a little poll amongst friends. Several years ago, they were all swearing by daily ACV shots for all types of health benefits. However, when I asked around last week, they all admitted they quit a year or two ago.Why? Did someone determine that ACV isn’t really all it’s cracked up to...
How to Sweeten Coffee Without Sugar or Artificial SweetenersThe Last Thing to GoSweet and Sneaky: Coffee CreamerHealthier Ways - How to Sweeten Coffee Without Sugar or Artificial Sweetener1. Coconut Oil2. Cinnamon and Spices3. Dates4. Coconut Cream5. Extracts6. Cocoa Powder How is your health journey going? Paying closer attention to health and diet, and healing yourself with nutrition, is a process. Or at least, it should be. Back in the...
Fructose the bad, the good and the best nutrition secrets. How many health truisms do you hear on a weekly basis? Drink lots of water. Abs are made in the kitchen. You are what you eat. And one I find myself repeating frequently: Sugar is a dangerous drug. While our parents were more likely to be worried about fat, we’re all about limiting sugar. Do you know anyone on the paleo diet? I do, and I can tell...
Have you ever heard of kefir? Do you know how much kefir to drink for weight loss? If you’ve been following me for a while, you must have. Almost every time we discuss probiotic foods, kefir gets a mention. Not quite yogurt, not quite milk, kefir is usually a dairy product that contains gut-healthy bacteria. Still, a lot of people haven’t heard of it, or don’t have a clear understanding of what it is. Today, we’re getting the skinny on...
Are you still considering a fish oil supplement? They’ve become very popular over the last decade, but a lot of us are still on the fence. That’s because many of us... ...myself included... are concerned about overfishing, bad science, and heavy metal toxicity. Seriously, the more you read, the more confusing it becomes. It gets better/worse: It gets better/worse: We have to weigh those concerns against the fact that we need omega-3 fatty...
Uses of hydrogen peroxide... What’s your favorite multipurpose product? What do you think mine is? I bet some of you said ACV, or coconut oil - but it isn’t! My absolute favorite multipurpose product to use at home is hydrogen peroxide. Its cleaning power is better than that of vinegar (white or apple cider), and it is dirt cheap. Today, I’m going to show you the many uses of hydrogen peroxide you may have never...
It’s natural to feel like you want to wipe the slate clean. A bad day, a heavy meal, duller skin, a thicker waistline. Somehow, you fell off track, and now you’re just not quite yourself. How do we go back? A detox, or cleanse, is one way to hit the reset button on your body. Incidentally, a lot of sources will tell you that you need to buy their special product to achieve spectacular health. But I’m going to show you how to detox at...
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