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Isn’t it wonderful to be a woman?  We are naturally gifted with intuition, empathy, and the ability to bring forth and nourish life.  Thanks to female hormones, we also have unique health issues.  Natural herbs are now being

In our day to day lives we often miss the beauty all around us as we refuse to relax into the moments.  We try to predict the future, constantly worry, dwell on the past and rush through the present.  Actions that do not serve

1. They focus on the positive.  It is easy to get annoyed at your partner because he forgot to take your dry-cleaning out for you (again) or because she never puts her coffee cup in the dishwasher after finishing her morning cup

Spirulina is a dark green algae that grows on the surface of lakes.  The ancient Aztecs used superfood Spirulina as an important source of nutrients in their diets by drying it into cakes. Today you can find dried Spirulina powder

Looking for an inexpensive, natural alternative to store-bought, chemical laden deodorant? Look no further than your kitchen! Making your own natural coconut oil deodorant is easy and fun. Coconut oil is excellent for use in beauty

If you are looking to spring clean your body, here is a wonderful list of the foods and drinks helping you to get clean from the inside out! Detoxifying is not only healthy for your body, it is refreshing, cleansing, energizing

Spring is here and now is the perfect time to get gardening! Staying active outdoors is important for your mind, body and for your soul. Gardening is a wonderful option and here are some of the bountiful benefits gardening has

Spring is upon us! With longer days and warmer temperatures, many of us are ready to step up our fitness routines (or begin new ones!). The benefits of leading an active lifestyle cannot be overstated. Exercise controls weight,

It might be a hardcore thirty minutes of exercise, but that hardcore all-out effort is going to leave you both looking great and feeling amazing.  You will reap these benefits because within the thirty minutes of your all-out effort,

Unlike most vegetables, Brussels sprouts are actually high in protein, accounting for more than a quarter of their calories! Do you have childhood nightmares about eating mushy, flavorless Brussels sprouts? This recipe will help

Did you know that pets make us healthier and happier?  According to Psychology Today, pets provide the much-needed love, comfort and social support we need to thrive and that the support we receive through our pets is meaningful

Are you considering adding more fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet? Have you considered experimenting with amazing green foods such as wheat grass, kale, mustard greens and nutritional powerhouses such as chlorophyll and spirulina?

Omega-3 fatty acids are all the rage right now and for good reason. A standard American diet, (appropriately abbreviated “SAD”) which is usually loaded with protein, saturated fat, and processed foods, tends to promote inflammation

Have you had Chia yet? My hope is that you have! Chia is a natural super food that does so much good for your body and your mind. To begin, chia has more omega-3 fatty acids in a 3.5 tablespoon serving than a typical serving of

A recent editorial published in the Annals of Internal Medicine1 made the claim that, “Most supplements do not prevent chronic disease or death, their use is not justified, and they should be avoided.”  This opinion was penned

The Harvard School of Public Health has reported that “A daily multivitamin is a great nutrition insurance policy and vitamin D may add an extra health boost.”. What a wonderful way of summing up the benefits of taking daily

For years we have been told that vegetable oils are better for our health than saturated animal fats.  However, a study recently published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal questions whether polyunsaturated fatty acids

Are you needing a bit more power in your punch? Perhaps more gusto in your get-up-and-go? Well, if you do, there are many ways to improve your energy and day-to-day motivation simply through the addition of vitamin, mineral and

Do you have an idea that you are passionate about but do not know how to put it into action? If so, you are not alone. We often have wonderful ideas, aspirations, and goals that we truly want to start working on and our passion

Wow, I know. Loving yourself? What a concept, what a question! Loving ourselves is often something we are not doing or something we subconsciously resist. Loving ourselves can appear to be much more difficult than loving others. 

When your body lacks a specific vitamin or mineral it becomes unhappy and talks.  Yes, your body speaks through signs, signs such as lumps, bumps, rashes and pain.  Your body does not want to be ignored and will continually remind