Disease Prevention

I’m So Grounded. Gojis, Rebounders, Chlorella, and the Infrared Sauna

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I’ve written in the past about the concept of being grounded…electromagnetically speaking, that is. It really is an important concept—in fact, many people go entire (winter) seasons without coming in contact with the ground even once (due to shoes and tires and cold weather). Getting grounded takes just an instant—you touch the ground with your …

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NuNaturals Stevia Giveaway…and Why I Use Stevia in the First Place?

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I’m just coming down from the high of being at a Food as Medicine conference, where 300 health professionals (doctors, dieticians, and others) gathered to learn about the cutting edge research from experts in the field (Neal Barnard, Mark Hyman, John Bagnullo, etc.). I learned so much, and I want to share all of it, …

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Why Apple Cider Vinegar? Plus an Energizing Drink and Cultured Veggies

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Inevitably, once a week or so, someone tells me that either they or someone they know ingests apple cider vinegar (ACV) everyday for the health benefits. But when asked what those benefits are, most people can’t really remember—they just know it’s good! First, it’s important that we’re all on the same page—ACV for health purposes …

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Giveaway Winner + More Spring Cleansing + Two Great Health Documentaries

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Congrats Stefanie for winning my Giveaway!  I’ll be sending out her package on Monday…with the granola, Kimberly Snyder Detox book (I got it today!), Dandy Blend, and the Vega Shake ‘n Go. Sun Butter is donating their organic sun butter, so they’ll send it to Stefanie directly. If you’re disappointed that you didn’t win, stay …

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Do You Go Back for More Chia Jam Because…a) It’s awesome or b) It’s awesome for you

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…or… c) All of the above Pom Acai Jam 1/2 cup Pom juice 3-4tbsp chia (they don’t gel as much in Pom for some reason) let sit for 20 minutes, then add: 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp maple syrup (or not) stevia to taste 2 tbsp acai powder or pulp Stir to mix, then …

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Your Frenemies: Hormones for Sleep/Metabolism

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Balance your sleep patterns and improve your body composition, health, and mood?  Sign me up! Hormones—ahhhhhh. It’s a love/hate relationship we all have with our own. When we’re young, they are pretty hearty and intuitively do the most effective things (in most cases). Remember the days when you could eat, sleep, and drink in whatever …

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