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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 whole thing even worse.  But ...

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 to think about taking a ...

If vitamin D were a person, we’d probably classify it as a superhero! 🦸 Vitamin D does so much for your body that it’s kind of hard to keep track! It’s most commonly known as the sunshine vitamin because you naturally produce it when your skin is exposed to the sun! 😎 But did you know that vitamin D is ...

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 very distinct differences between them. ...

Do you ever feel like your head is stuck in a fog and you can’t concentrate or think clearly? It’s happened to all of us. Brain fog is no joke. When you can’t string two thoughts together enough to focus on important tasks or remember important details (like why you walked into a room), it’s frustrating - and exhausting! But ...

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,” that doesn’t mean it’s beneficial ...

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 quite unbearable. According to the ...

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 home upgrades. Why?  Because I ...

Women’s health has always been a passion of mine.  When women are healthy, their kids are happier, their homes run more smoothly, and they’re able to pursue whatever dreams are closest to their hearts, whether that’s at home, or in their careers.  In a lot of ways – women make the world go round. 💪 And, when it comes to ...

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 you if you’ve been wondering: ...

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 thing about fat: FAT 👏 ...