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Food Combining, What You Need to Know

Favorites, Wellness TipSeptember 1, 2020

Food Combining! Here’s What You Need to Know! Peanut butter and jelly, pasta and tomato sauce, rice and beans – what do these have in common? They’re popular food combinations that many of us can't live without. But how does the way we combine foods affect our health? That’s exactly what the concept of…

Could Nightshades Be Causing Your Inflammation?

Favorites, Wellness TipAugust 12, 2020

If you've stopped consuming gluten and dairy (the two most inflammatory foods) and are still experiencing gas, diarrhea, bloating and joint pain, nightshades could be the issue. Nightshades are a botanical family of plants, more technically called Solanaceae. These include; tomatoes, tomatillos, bell peppers, eggplant, white potatoes, chili, peppers, cayenne pepper, paprika, goji berries.…

Tips To Improve Sleep Cycle

Favorites, Wellness TipAugust 11, 2020

Sleep has somehow lost value in today’s hectic society. We feel compelled to do but forget that we need to rest! As energy constantly bombards us in the form of light, sound, movement, and information – our bodies’ natural rhythms are disrupted. Our ability to achieve both the quantity and quality of sleep we…

Why Gut Health Is So Important

Favorites, Wellness TipAugust 4, 2020

What Is Mitochondria and How to Optimize It

Favorites, Wellness TipJuly 28, 2020

The mitochondria are power plants within the cells that turn your food and oxygen into energy. Think of them as energy factories - when a factory slows down its production or there aren't enough materials, you'll get less production from the factory. If your mitochondria aren't working properly, you're going to get less from your…

What’s Really Causing Your Acne?

Favorites, Wellness TipJuly 21, 2020

Studies show that 54% of women report having some type of acne. But not all acne can be blamed on hormone imbalance. Food sensitivities, the amount of healthy fat in your diet, and the overuse of acne treatments can play a big factor in what’s causing acne. Use these tips to approach acne treatments…

Superfoods That Boost Energy!

Favorites, Wellness TipJune 30, 2020

In addition to eating whole foods, getting good sleep, exercise and hydrating, add high-quality Superfoods to your diet. Superfoods are some of the most potent, super-concentrated, and nutrient-rich foods on the planet. They have the ability to increase energy, boost the immune system, elevate serotonin levels (the feel-good hormone), detoxify, and lower inflammation. Start…

10 Healthy Foods to Add to Your Grocery List

Favorites, Wellness TipJune 23, 2020

Organic vs. Non-Organic: What You Need To Know!

Favorites, Wellness TipJune 16, 2020

There are plenty of arguments for buying organic produce but there are also plenty for shopping in the more affordable, conventional fruit and vegetable aisles. To help you decide, the Environmental Working Group (EGW) releases an updated Shopper's Guide known as the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen, every year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The is a list of the 12…

How full is your glass?

Favorites, Wellness TipJune 9, 2020

Picture a big glass goblet filled to the halfway mark with water. How do you see it—half-full or half-empty? Consistently finding the glass half-empty—and the world as a difficult place— is a hallmark of negativity. Research has found that a negative outlook can contribute to everything from depression to heart disease to lowered immune…