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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...
Why Are Smoothies Better Than Juicing?  Why Are Smoothies Better Than Juicing?Smoothies are more satisfying.Smoothies Are Better Than Juicing for Weight Loss?Choose your ingredients wisely.My Favorite Smoothie RecipesThe Bottom Line Do you ever wonder if there’s really a difference in opting for juice over a smoothie? Are smoothies better than juicing? Both are comprised of fruits and vegetables - wholesome, healthy foods that we usually...
Exposed: 15 Hormone-Killing Foods You Should NEVER Eat  Exposed: 15 Hormone-Killing Foods You Should NEVER Eat1. Let's start with Soy.2. ​Your favorite morning beverage... Coffee!3. How about Sodas?4. Canola oil5. Dairy milk6. Let’s take a look at Licorice.7. Agave nectar.8. Corn and corn byproducts.9. Beef.10. French fries, too.11. Whole grains.12. “Diet” anything.13. Protein bars.14. Granola.15. Frozen dinners. Want to lose weight?...
How often do you think about your hormones? I think about them all of the time! From good sleep to belly fat, hormones rule everything. And the further I look into it, the more I realize that hormones are everywhere. Take vitamin D, for example. It’s not actually a vitamin; it’s a hormone. What does a lack of this hormone have in common with other types of hormonal imbalances? It can cause hair loss. Today, we’re focusing on vitamin D...
Top Exercises to Relieve Stress and AnxietyWeight LossMental HealthWorkout When StressedTeam Sports There are a number of exercises to relieve stress and anxiety. Exercise is an effective way to reduce stress and anxiety. It also plays a significant role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A recent study has demonstrated that even short bouts of exercise can help reduce anxiety levels. According to the findings, research shows it helps people...
​How often do you take probiotics? What are some alternative probiotics secrets? I know a lot of people who only think of taking them to restore balance after taking antibiotics. Also, some might think that you only need probiotics if you have a gastrointestinal problem. ​Nothing could be further from the truth! But wait, there's more: Everyone needs to look after the bacteria in their bodies. It’s important to make sure that the bad...
Have you ever had a pimple that was especially angry? You know - one that’s not just a bump, but a LUMP. It sits further beneath your skin, and seems to have a heartbeat all its own. It hurts, it itches, and it won’t go away. Few things are more damaging to our self confidence than cystic acne. While we let other imperfections slide, cystic pimples have us scrambling for a cure. Today, we’re talking about how to treat cystic acne at...
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...
How much do you love turmeric? What’s your favorite dish to add it to? Or do you prefer a supplement? So much has been said of this spice in the last decade. While it’s been essential to Eastern cooking since the beginning of time, a lot of us are still catching on. Chock-full of amazing health benefits, turmeric is the anti-inflammatory spice we should never be without. But how much do we really need to...
A high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet like the Keto regimen has its fans, but influenza apparently isn't one of them. Ways the Keto Diet can help combat the flu virus:Can the Keto Diet Keto Diet can help combat the flu virus?How the Keto Diet WorksUnderstanding Keto's Influence on Flu VirusThe Flu Shot is still the best protection. In a recent Yale University laboratory study, mice fed a ketogenic diet were better able to combat the flu virus than...
I won’t deny that at the first sign of a cold snap, I pick up the holy trinity of campfire goodness: chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers. Naturally, it’s all “for the kids,” but it would be rude not to partake when we are all sitting around the toasty fire, right? If you find yourself making excuses for the melty, crunchy goodness that is a fireside s’more, fret no more. As it turns out, sitting by the fire has been proven to reduce...
​​​Diarrhea!! ​I know what you’re thinking… Nobody likes to talk about diarrhea. ​How about the Best ​Probiotics for ​Diarrhea​? ​​Here’s ​why this is important… ​So stick with me here, because… What good is healthy, nutritious food if you cannot digest it properly? ​Right? ​You’re about to find out... The process of digesting actually begins as soon as we put something in our mouth. Our saliva contains electrolytes and enzymes that help us...
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