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 […]
Summer Vacations on a Budget + Ideas for Families & Couples! Read More »
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
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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
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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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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
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“Ahh, that’s just part of getting older.” When’s the last time you said (or thought) that to yourself? It’s something I hear allll the time from friends, family & patients, and it makes me sad! The unfortunate reality is that most of us begin to accept all kinds of unwanted symptoms as we age, when
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Have you heard about “functional medicine”? Maybe you’ve seen the phrase used on social media, or have a friend who raves about their new “Functional Health Practitioner”. Or maybe that friend is YOU, but you’re still not really sure what “functional medicine” really means. Or still yet – maybe you have absolutely ZERO idea what
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Snowflakes & holiday parties are lovely, but the reality is that winter can be tough for many people. It’s dark. It’s cold. The trees are bare, and the grass has turned brown. Everything looks gloomy. Shorter days mean you’re probably driving to and from work in the dark. And instead of exercising, maybe you’re binge-watching
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I’m kicking off the New Year with a double-whammy blog that will set you up for success. What makes it a double-whammy blog, you ask?? Whether your New Year’s resolution has to do with (1) saving money OR (2) eating healthier, this blog has you covered (hence the double-whammy). 👏👏 But, all jokes aside, eating
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How to Get Started + Pick The Essential Oils That Are Best For YOU. A few days ago I came across a meme that got me thinking about the power of smell. I wish I could remember the details, but I can’t (at least not completely), which is funny because it was about our ability
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Ready or not, gift-giving season has arrived! Whether you’re enjoying the season or feeling like a total grinch, I’m here to help you check off some boxes. — gift boxes, that is! 🎁 My challenge to you this year? Step away from the chocolate & fancy liqueurs, and opt for some healthy gifts instead. …things
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