Summer Vacations on a Budget + Ideas for Families & Couples!

The word “vacation” comes from both French and Latin and means “exemption from service and respite from work” and “to be empty, be free, and to have leisure.”  That sounds pretty good to me! 🏝️ Now that it’s summer and the weather is ripe for exploring and soaking up some delicious vitamin D, it’s time…

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Juicing vs. Blending: How to Use Both to Boost Your Health

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between ‘juicing’ and ‘blending?’ 🥤 Although they sound like they could be the same, they’re actually quite different. Both of them will contain at least one or two types of fruit, and maybe even a few veggies. But don’t let that fool you – there are some…

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Hydration For Better Health – Finding the Right Water for You

What happened to the days when all you had to worry about was making sure you drink enough water? Now, we have to worry about the contaminants in our water such as bacteria, parasites, and unwanted chemicals, not to mention the plastic bottle itself. But even if your drinking water is deemed to be “safe,”…

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Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies

Oh, springtime!  While everyone is oooohing and ahhhhing about the trees that are beginning to bud and the flowers that have started to bloom – your eyes have started to itch and your nose is running like a faucet!  Coughing, sneezing, sinus congestion, and even skin rashes can make an otherwise beautiful time of year…

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Low-Toxic Living: 5 Home Upgrades Worth Considering

Temps are starting to warm up & the days are getting longer. If you’re like me, all this springtime magic is making you feel super motivated to dive into some deep household cleaning!  I want to help you maximize this energy & make the most of your spring cleaning this year by incorporating some low-toxic…

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The Ultimate Pantry Clean-Out Guide (With Checklist)

GMOs, food dyes & corn syrup, oh my! 😱 I know it can be overwhelming to learn what’s inside the food you eat, but my advice has always been to face the facts, and move forward with healthier choices. 💪 And that’s what we’re gonna do today, starting with your pantry.  This article is for…

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Is Your Fear of Fat Hurting Your Health?

FAT – there are soooo many opinions on this one topic.  Just take a look at the grocery aisle and you’ll see FOUR different types of milk, all based on the fat content → skim, 1%, 2% & Whole.  And, while things are changing for the better, many of us grew up being told one…

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How to Solve Mystery Symptoms, Even When “Your Labs Are Normal”

“Ahh, that’s just part of getting older.” When’s the last time you said (or thought) that to yourself?  It’s something I hear allll the time from friends, family & patients, and it makes me sad! The unfortunate reality is that most of us begin to accept all kinds of unwanted symptoms as we age, when…

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