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Cactus the new coconut?

THE YUMMY HEALTH BENEFITS OF NOPAL CACTUS WATER

Remember, what we put on our skin ends up INSIDE our body! Our skin is the largest organ we are walking around with – let’s feed it quality substances. When it comes to living a healthy and organic lifestyle, what we lather on our bod is just as significant as what we put in our mouths. Here is aContinue reading “Natural Tick Repellent”

Could it be Adrenal Fatigue?

What are adrenals? Our adrenal glands are endocrine glands that sit right on top of our kidneys. They produce hormones that aid our body in controlling blood sugar, burning protein and fat, and regulating blood pressure. They as well produce hormones in response to stress – playing a huge role in the flight or fight response. Continue reading “Could it be Adrenal Fatigue?”

SUNDAY NUTRITION TIP: CHEW!!!

Physical digestion begins in your mouth. Your saliva contains digestive enzymes that begin to break down what you eat, helping to prepare your food into something your body can absorb (not just swallow!). The more thoroughly you chew your food, the more likely you are to achieve maximum absorption of all its vitamins and minerals.Continue reading “SUNDAY NUTRITION TIP: CHEW!!!”

Less – More

LIVING RIGHT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE COMPLICATED…. Speak Less – Listen More Say Less – Do More Complain Less – Work More Worry Less – Trust More Ride Less – Walk More Watch Less – Create More Eat Less – Chew More Yell Less – Laugh More Start Less – Finish More Correct Less – PreventContinue reading “Less – More”

THE K.I.S.S. DIET

KEEP IT SIMPLE!!! My Goodness! I just logged on to the Institute of Integrative Nutrition’s new portal as an alumni and my jaw dropped when I saw the number of ‘diet plans’ out there. Phew, enough to leave the head spinning. It has inspired me to write this blog today. I’m coining yet another dietContinue reading “THE K.I.S.S. DIET”

Day 67- gingerberry kombucha

Today’s first for the “one new thing a day for 100 days new years resolution” was to try a new flavor of kombucha brew – I tend to alternate between a couple of ‘go tos’.. twas time to branch out. More 411 on kombucha and it’s benefits below the picture. Known as the “Immortal HealthContinue reading “Day 67- gingerberry kombucha”