gut health
Hey there, fellow eczema warriors! We know the struggle all too well – the itchiness, dryness, and those moments when your skin feels like it's rebelling against you. But fear not! In this article, we've got some amazing strategies to help you manage and even heal your eczema. So, get ready to show your skin…
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Constipation is the most common gastrointestinal complaint in the United States, resulting in 2.5 million doctor visits a year. 😯 Chances are, you or someone you know have experienced it at one time or another. Constipation can be painful, uncomfortable, and downright miserable. The stress and frustration from not being able to go makes the…
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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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The wellness world can be a noisy place, full of fad diets & complicated protocols, which is exactly why I love to break down trending topics in a no-nonsense way. And today, that topic is castor oil packs. I chose this particular topic because while castor oil packs have become more popular in recent years,…
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If we’ve learned anything from 2020, it’s that many things in life are outside our control. And this year, that realization was a bitter pill to swallow. While you may not be able to remove the thing or things that are causing you stress, you’ve probably felt the impact of stress on your body –…
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It’s that time of year! The holidays have wrapped up, and 2020 is finally in the rearview mirror. January is all about looking ahead with optimism. It’s a time for new beginnings, fresh focus, and resetting. This is the perfect time to start thinking about how to reset your body after the past couple of…
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The Food Pyramid was first introduced in 1992 and was touted as being the guideline for a perfectly balanced diet. But unfortunately, this perspective was jaded by the greed and power of the food industry giants who had much to gain from guiding people toward consuming processed and refined foods. Nearly 20 years later, the…
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Did you know that the bacteria in your gut actually run the emotional part of your brain? It seems a bit far-fetched, but it's true! The emotions we have on a moment by moment basis are not just "out there somewhere" feelings that ebb and flow throughout the day. Instead, they are largely influenced by…
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Known as the father of medicine, Hippocrates was an ancient Greek physician that wisely stated ‘all disease begins in the gut.’ And he was spot on, more so than he ever realized. Recent understanding of the dramatic influence the microbiome (aka the ‘gut’) has on our health has propelled researchers to dive deeper into the…
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Symptoms of a poorly-functioning thyroid are becoming more and more common: fatigue, dry skin, weight gain, constipation, depression, and digestive issues, to name a few. And although they’re most likely related to something having to do with thyroid hormones, the problem may not originate from the thyroid itself. More often than not, something’s not quite…
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