Got a cough? There is medicine in your kitchen. Watch this quick video for a home remedy to easily resolve a nagging cough.
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A new virus is brewing amongst humans!
My husband and I had a play date to visit some friends that we haven’t seen since their baby girl, Iris*, was born. On the morning of our date, I went to the local discount store/pharmacy to pick up a “new baby” card for the parents. The store did NOT have a “face mask required”…
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What happened to Heart Disease?
With everyone everywhere in the world focused on Cov*d-19, most people have forgotten about Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), that includes heart attacks and strokes. According to the American Heart Association, CVD is the leading global cause of death, and accounted for approximately 18.6 million deaths in 2019.[1] I know that in 2020 and now 2021, coronavirus…
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Exercise your heart using these lifestyle strategies
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (the CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
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What our pets teach us during crises
I’ve got a rescue pup. Her name is Rumi – we call her Roo. When we first picked her up from Muddy Paws Rescue, she was a petrified little creature. Any fast movement or loud noise and she would practically jump out of her fur! With a lot of love, patience, and a lot more…
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Is fear dominating our conversation?
I was driving to a family holiday party (yes, we gathered with family in larger than accepted numbers), and from the back seat, my nephew exclaimed, “Oh no! The virus mutated and now it’s even more contagious!” He was reading a headline from a news story that was posted on someone’s Facebook feed. I read…
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Top 7 most eaten recipes!
Every year my team pulls the most clicked on, shared, and eaten recipes from my website. This year, Japanese sweet potatoes were the number one favorite. They are so easy to prepare, sweet like candy when roasted, comforting (and we all needed that this year), and totally delicious. And, if you are not a fan…
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Top 5 hottest articles of 2020!
2020 was a challenging year, to say the least! We experienced a brand new virus that swept through the population, widespread fear about contagion, financial hardships, and some interesting censorship by big social media companies. This year, like every year, some select articles on my website got extra attention and plenty of shares. I’m grateful…
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To mask or not to mask? Here are your responses.
Recently, I wrote an article about wearing masks in public. The responses were passionate on both sides of the equation. First and foremost, I want to thank everyone for sharing your thoughts with me on my website, and on all of the social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn). I believe it’s important to hear each…
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We are a nation divided for many reasons
During the 2020 Presidential Election, it became clear that America is a nation divided. Unfortunately, we are divided about much more than just politics. We are divided about health and wellness, too. But, this is not new. We have been divided about health and wellness for 100 years (and longer)! Early in the 1900’s the…
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Use common sense. Masks are not mandatory… yet.
It seems like basic common sense has been lost over the past 9 months. Here’s what I mean.
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Community builds immunity, safety and happiness.
What are you grateful for this year? I’m grateful for community, love and support. Community builds immunity.
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Immune Boosting Hot Cocoa
This rich and creamy hot cocoa contains Reishi and Turkey Tail mushroom powders to help boost your immunity in the most delicious way.
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Maximize your immunity using this cacao recipe
Newsflash! The coronavirus isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Instead of living in fear and slipping into a deep depression, I suggest preventively maximizing your immunity with this delicious recipe instead.
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Garlicky Green Beans
Green beans get their color from chlorophyl and yellow wax beans are simply green beans that have been bred without that pigment.
Are they any less good for you? Nope.
They are still just as nutritious and delicious, and make for a great colorful side dish like the one below. Enjoy!
Top 5 benefits of eating cauliflower at your next meal
If you are late to the world of cauliflower, here are some delicious recipes and reasons why it would be a wise idea to include this stellar veggie at your next meal.
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Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Cooking doesn’t get any easier than taking an entire head of cauliflower, coating it with olive oil and sea salt, and roasting it in the oven. Boom. Done. Delicious!
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Don’t burst a blood vessel! Sneeze when you need to.
Here are a few things you can do right now to make it through allergy season without getting stoned to death by an angry mob.
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Would you wear a hazmat suit to prevent coronavirus?
It’s time to hang up your hazmat suit and get back to living life on planet earth.
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Use it because you are going to lose it!
While you are here on earth it would be really wise to use your body because before you know it, you will NOT be in a body anymore.
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