Doing a mental health check! How are your "happy hormones"? These are the hormones that promote positive feelings, including happiness and pleasure. How are they fairing in our current climate? I have to admit to you that mine are struggling! I have to make up my mind every morning to choose happiness, seek pleasure..be joyful. …
10 Benefits of Biotin (Vitamin B7)
It was about 12 years ago when I found out that I had a huge thyroid issue. It was super scary and I went through a lot to get it in a place of normal function. That was a past tense sentence; let me say that every once in a while, it still fights with …
10 Health Benefits of Ginger That Have Made Me a Big Fan
Ginger is said to be one of the healthiest spices on the planet. Loaded with bioactive compounds and nutrients, it has very powerful benefits for your brain as well as your body. Ginger is a flowering plant that finds its origin in China. It belongs to the Zingiberacesae family and it is related to turmeric …
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Vitamin K- The Forgotten
Vitamin K is a group of compounds. There is K1 which is found in plants. K2 is synthesized in our intestinal tract and present in animal products and fermented food. Vitamin K has a reputation for promoting blood clotting. It also contributes to strong bones and heart, lowering cancer risks, and protects against diabetes and …
Feed Me: Baked Eggs with Bacon
So I am in this new fancy kitchen of mine so I have been trying to make fancy food. I seriously have been wearing my little apron and everything acting like I am on Iron Chef or something. I am trying new, healthier dishes, trying new ingredients...it has been fun! So it is breakfast …
Honey–Beauty Tips
So in this ever-growing and changing beauty world, there are some old tricks that will never die. I use honey for a lot of things, especially in addition to my regular beauty regimen when my body needs some extra loving. Raw honey has anti-microbial, antiseptic, and anti-bacterial properties. It also speeds up the healing process …
Health Minute: Celery
When my babies were smaller, I used to love making "ants on a log" ...that was their favorite snack. "Ants on a log" is easy to make and is a tasty and healthy snack. All you need is celery, peanut butter, and raisins. BOOM! They didn't even know how healthy that was..hehehehehe Now that they …
Health/Beauty Break….Apple Cider Vinegar
I am sure that most people have heard of all the wonderful things that apple cider vinegar can do for your body and hair. It has been labeled a "miracle" natural remedy for things like reducing blood pressure and blood sugars, weight loss, warding off cancer, a great clay mask for persons with oily skin …