Toxic Free Living And Natural Alternatives for Life

How To Be A Supportive Friend, Or Rather, How To NOT Be Hurtful When Someone You Love Is Hurting

How To Be A Supportive Friend, Or Rather, How To NOT Be Hurtful When Someone You Love Is Hurting Surely you have the best intentions. Someone for whom you care deeply is in pain. You want this to be better for them. You want an end to their suffering. This vulnerable friend approaches you for …

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Fighting Postpartum Fatigue: 6 Natural Remedies

As a new mom, it’s only natural you’ll feel tired for weeks after giving birth – perhaps even months. After all, your body just went through an enormous hormonal shift and physical strain, both that of the pregnancy and childbirth. And it doesn’t really get easier for anyone! First-time moms have the overwhelming challenge of …

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How to Create a Mindful Retreat in Your Home for Optimal Relaxation

Practicing mindfulness has many mental, physical, and therapeutic benefits. According to research, mindfulness is now a recognized therapeutic treatment for various conditions, from anxiety and depression to eating disorders, and is used in many hospitals and healthcare institutions. Providing patients with a physical space that promotes healing and allows individuals to successfully practice mindful and …

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5 Great Fitness Tips For Every Woman Over 50

Women tend to joke on the subject of aging and what actually constitutes old age. While it’s completely fine to poke at the subject of getting older, you should never actually start believing that being 30, 40, or 50 years of age means you’re old. Quite the contrary, you’re stronger than ever before and now …

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Stuck!!! Really?

Stuck!!! Really? By Janetta Jamerson, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist You feel stuck. That’s valid. Your perception is your reality. There are likely significant environmental factors that are actually outside of your control that greatly impact your circumstances. However, I would bet hard earned money that you have the power to choose something that could change …

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14 Ketogenic Dinners by Popular Food Bloggers with Printable Grocery List

Top 14 Real Food ketogenic dinners w/ grocery list Every now and then life just gets a bit hectic and I need to have something already planned out for dinner. After a couple of months that were leaving me further behind in so many areas, I decided to come up with a list of my …

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Protocol for treating Lyme Disease and Mold Illness

I am not a medical expert. The information shared in this article about the protocol for treating Lyme Disease and Mold Illness that I used is based on my own experience and is not a substitute for medical care provided by a qualified and licensed health professional. The information I share is for general information …

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This one mistake can undermine all your healthy eating

We often talk about being mindful about eating, about sitting at the table for meals. Those are both vital parts of being a healthy eater. Taking the time to chew your food is a simple way to get the maximum amount of nutrition from the foods you eat. Chewing your food thoroughly stimulates your digestion …

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Living with depleted iron stores: personal update

The first iron deficiency related post explained how iron had caused me to have scary chest pain. Finding out that my heart was perfectly healthy was great. Then came my diagnosis of Lyme Disease and mold illness for which I began a protocol I’ll outline soon in a separate post. Because my body didn’t respond …

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Blackberry Balsamic Glazed Boston Butt – an iron rich recipe

My Blackberry Balsamic Glazed Boston Butt is an iron rich recipe that is mouthwateringly delicious and incredibly nutritious. The entire family will love the tangy sweet and smoky flavor of this unique recipe. Don’t be put off by the use of molasses as that is where much of the flavor comes from. Not to mention that …

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Ketococoa: A drinkable chocolate dessert for the whole family

Maybe a decade ago Starbucks had a drink called Chantico, which tasted pretty much like a melted chocolate bar. Thankfully, it didn’t last because, although I don’t know what is in it, I’m sure it couldn’t have been healthy! I did see it being poured into a cup before it was heated and I never …

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How sleep, exercise and food affect your mental health

Have you ever wondered how what you eat affects what you think? Evidence reveals a definite connection between chronic diseases and mental health disorders. A certain number of conditions are related to genetics and others can be traced to environmental factors. Still, studies show lifestyle have an impact on risk factors. Some of these problems …

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Keto Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Soup – Low Carb with Options for Kids

My keto crockpot buffalo chicken soup is a super easy but utterly delicious recipe that can be adapted to meet the needs of everyone in the family. Make a huge pot of this and use the leftovers for healthy lunches in the days that follow. Pair it with a refreshing salad for a well-balanced meal …

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Pumpkin Tarts with Gingerbread Cookie Crust – Low Carb, Sugar Free, Gluten Free

What could be better at the holiday table than pumpkin tarts with gingerbread cookie crust that is also low carb, sugar free and gluten free?? Pumpkin Tarts with Gingerbread Cookie Crust Two of our favorites, gingerbread and pumpkin pie, come together in this low carb tart! So delicious you’ll never miss what isn’t there; the …

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The six supplements I consider my daily “must-haves”

Even though we eat organic, local, fresh foods, nutrient gaps can still occur in our diet. Age, health problems, and environment can also be a factor in nutrient deficiencies. Using supplements is a good way to fill in those gaps. One way I do monitor the nutrient levels in my daily diet is by using …

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