As I write this, there are just days left of 2017. Literally..just days! Last night on the news I saw them get the big 8 (As in 2018) ready for the Time Square ball drop. And I realized wow, this is really happening. How did 2017 pass so quickly? But I digress. The point is this inspired me to do my first ever blog "BEST OF" lists round-up in honor of 2017. This year, I put together quite a few … [Read more...] about Top Health and Diet “Best Of” Lists 2017
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Magnesium Oil Lavender Body Balm for Sleep & Stress Relief
I just love magnesium oil and lavender. Especially right before bed. A few years ago, I experienced horrible insomnia and all the experts said it was tied to my stressed out adrenals. So I’ve learned to take stress management seriously. And that’s why I love this magnesium oil and lavender body balm before bed. I’ve been using lavender with magnesium oil before bed for some time now. And I … [Read more...] about Magnesium Oil Lavender Body Balm for Sleep & Stress Relief
70 Ways Coconut Oil Will Make You Coco For Coconuts
Coconut oil is amazing. It is a nourishing, healing, versatile food. It is amazing to put on your body, in your body and in your home. In a day where we’re inundated with toxins, chemicals and processed foods, coconut oil stands out. Coconut oil has been instrumental in my own life. I use it daily. I love to cook with it on low to medium heat, put it in my smoothies, use it as a spread and … [Read more...] about 70 Ways Coconut Oil Will Make You Coco For Coconuts
Health Trends: When It’s Better To Not Be Trendy
I've always yearned to be trendy. When I was younger, I was captivated by the fashion magazines. I would practice applying makeup, salivate over the clothes I would probably never have and follow the cool lingo. But here's what I've learned about health trends. Sometimes it's actually really good to not be trendy. “What? Not be trendy? Impossible!!!” But even if your Instagram account rivals … [Read more...] about Health Trends: When It’s Better To Not Be Trendy
Your Gut is Where Your Health Transformation Begins
The Power of Your Gut People are often unaware of the power of their gut. And just to be clear, this means your digestive organs like your stomach, your small intestine and your large intestine. Because how your food gets digested determines the nutrients available to nourish the body. It determines whether you're inflamed and sickly or vibrant and healthy. In fact, the digestive system is … [Read more...] about Your Gut is Where Your Health Transformation Begins
A Healthy Cleanse: The Benefits, The Protocol & Super Secret Tips!
Why a healthy cleanse? We are exposed to more toxins today than ever before in history. And I'm not just talking about the toxins in the air, in food or in home products. I'm also talking about excess toxic stress. I'm talking about our on-the-go, 100-mile-an-hour lifestyle. And I'm talking about the sugar, artificial sweeteners, alcohol and other foods that are toxic in our diets. For all these … [Read more...] about A Healthy Cleanse: The Benefits, The Protocol & Super Secret Tips!
Inflammation: The Secret Reason You’re Gaining Weight!
There is something that most of us need to lose even more than extra pounds. We need to lose excess internal inflammation. Many diets ignore this topic completely. But until you reduce the inflammation, your body will be like a pogo stick. Your weight will go up down, up down, up down...you get my point. Through my daily scopes on Periscope, I've realized that many people don't fully understand … [Read more...] about Inflammation: The Secret Reason You’re Gaining Weight!
3 Natural Cosmetics You Can Make At Home
My love of cosmetics started when I was about 12 years old. There was nothing like going to the store and buying what seemed to be hope in a bottle. Every product was the next thing to transform your skin, make your hair glisten and having you look like a model on a magazine cover. As I got older, and I became more fearful of toxic overload, I started letting go of my cosmetic addiction. Oh my … [Read more...] about 3 Natural Cosmetics You Can Make At Home
8 Power Foods to Eat Daily
Do you have this sinking feeling that you should be eating healthier? You don't need to deprive yourself of every good tasting food when eating for health. Food is one of the joys of life. By adding some of the most nutritious foods into your diet, you build up your nutrient reserves. This supports digestion, detoxification, and immunity. If you are only going to make one change in your diet, … [Read more...] about 8 Power Foods to Eat Daily
8 Ways Coconut Oil Can Improve Your Life
I'll admit it. I can really geek-out over anything that makes both my body and soul feel nourished. My husband just rolls his eyes at me and say “yes, dear” when I really get going. But the more I think about the different ways you can use coconut oil, the more nerdy excited I get. And if you are in the middle of an eye roll directed at me too, wait until I go over exactly what I find so … [Read more...] about 8 Ways Coconut Oil Can Improve Your Life