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Could Nightshades Be Causing Your Inflammation?

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.…

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Tips To Improve Sleep Cycle

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…

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What's Really Causing Your Acne!

What’s Really Causing Your Acne?

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…

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Superfoods That Boost Energy

Superfoods That Boost Energy!

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…

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

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…

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How full is your glass?

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…

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Carbs

Afraid of carbs? Don’t be. Here’s why!

Unlike whole grains, refined grains (e.g., white flours and white pasta) are more likely to lead to obesity, dysregulation of blood sugar, and chronic inflammation. These are the types of carbohydrates we may want to be careful with, but swearing off carbs entirely can be harmful to your health. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Remember: Fruits,…

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