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Refreshing Green Juice Recipe

Green juice has become more popular in recent years, especially during fasting or detox. It’s one of those wellness trends people either swear by or completely write off. For some it’s a daily habit that brings energy, while others just notice blood sugar spikes and get hangry (hungry + angry).  I’ve experimented with green juice […]

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The Daily Health Habits I Can’t Live Without

For a long time, I believed feeling my best required complex routines and constant optimization. Instead of spreadsheets to track all my supplements, I’ve learned that health is built through simple, daily habits. While I don’t follow them perfectly and I vary as needed, there are some things that I consider to be my non-negotiables.

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What My Health Risk Assessment Showed Me (and How It Can Help You Too)

I used to think that serious disease was either genetic, unavoidable, or something that appeared suddenly later in life. You went to the doctor when something felt wrong, ran tests, and reacted from there. I never thought that there was a better way to do health risk assessment.  Over the last decade, that view has

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DIY Moisturizing Matte Lipstick

There’s something timeless about a good lipstick. A single swipe can make you feel put together in seconds, even on the most casual day. I love having a few natural shades on hand that feel comfortable to wear and don’t require much thought. This simple DIY matte lipstick has become one of my favorites. It’s

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What You Need to Stay Healthy This Winter

I’m addicted to sunshine, one big reason why I live in a southern state. And while I’m not a fan of less light during the winter, I still enjoy all the season has to offer. Here’s a big list of winter wellness essentials to help you feel your best this year. Many of these are

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Why Grip Strength is Vitally Important (and How to Improve It)

Can opening a pickle jar predict how long you’re going to live? Maybe more than you realize! Our grip strength is actually linked to our overall health and is a good predictor of longevity. This simple, yet often overlooked health marker is a great way to tell us more about what’s going on in the

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Garlic Parmesan Sourdough Croutons

Soup season is in full swing, but honestly, in this household any season really is soup season. These homemade sourdough croutons are the perfect crunchy topper for a nice bowl of warm soup in the winter. Or try them on top of a fresh salad with lots of veggies and some homemade salad dressing. If

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Nutrition and Tips For Teen Athletes

The teen years can feel like a whirlwind. Bodies are changing daily, hormones are in constant flux, and no snack in the pantry is safe. For teen athletes, that whirlwind becomes even more intense. Practices, games, tournaments, and strength training sessions pile on top of schoolwork and social life. So how can we as parents

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Simple Ways to Help the Body’s Natural Cleaning Crew

When I first started digging into the lymphatic system years ago, I was amazed that something so important wasn’t talked about more often. We hear plenty about gut health, hormones, and detox, but the lymphatic system connects to all of those. It’s like the body’s hidden superhighway for immune health, inflammation balance, and natural detoxification. 

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What Every Parent Should Know About PANDAS Syndrome

Nope, we’re not talking about cookware and cute black and white bears. PANS and PANDAS syndrome has gotten more attention in recent years. For children with PANDAS parents say it’s like a switch was flipped. All of the sudden their child becomes consumed by anxiety, OCD, tics and compulsions.  This kind of abrupt transformation can

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