Prior to 2020, people only gave an occasional thought to their immune system during cold & flu season, which usually runs from about September to March. However, for the past year, it seems everyone has been frantic trying to figure out how to safeguard their immune system year around. Several factors, such as chronic stress, […]
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A calorie is a calorie. Or is it? We are all aware of calories and we see them listed on our food labels. But do you actually know what a calorie is? The calorie is a unit of energy defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of a quantity of water
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Did you know that up to 60% of what we put on our skin gets absorbed? That means that the products we put onto our bodies affect our overall health and well-being. Because the FDA does not regulate skincare, almost any ingredient can be incorporated in formula, some of them being super dangerous to your
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The short answer is absolutely not. Fragrance (scent) Oil v. Essential Oil The biggest difference between a scent oil and an essential oil is that scent oils are manufactured in a lab and essential oils are made of natural materials. FRAGRANCE OILS Scent oils are synthetic and lab-created. They contain potentially harmful chemicals and are
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Whether organic or conventionally grown, fruits and vegetables are fundamental components of a healthy diet. However, many crops contain potentially harmful pesticides, even after washing, peeling or scrubbing. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), nearly 70 percent of the non-organic fresh produce sold in the U.S. contains residues of potentially harmful chemical pesticides. And
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Spring has barely sprung and pollen counts are already on the rise in the South. Here in North Carolina, the itchy watery eyes and sneezes have already begun. Not surprisingly, pollen is one of the most common allergies in the US. Some people have pollen allergies year-round, while others only have them during certain times
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Do you struggle to maintain your energy levels throughout the day? Do you experience the dreaded afternoon crash? Do you find yourself feeling sluggish and exhausted most of the time? I struggled with energy issues for years. I sat all day at a desk for work and all I wanted to do after work was
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“They say” for optimal health, you should aim to get 10,000 steps per day, or roughly 5 miles of walking in each day. I have heard it said that Americans get as little as 1800-3500 steps per day on average which works out to be about 1-1.5 miles per day. However, American’s who use Fitbits
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Do you wake up feeling sluggish in the morning? Have caffeinated beverages or energy drinks become a necessity to help power you through the day? If this sounds familiar, it’s time to ditch the quick fixes you rely on, and develop healthier habits. Getting started may seem daunting, but soon you’ll be energized to keep
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As a busy mom, it can be exhausting trying to come up with meal ideas night after night after night…It doesn’t matter if you work outside the home, have a home-based business, are a SAHM or a single mom. I think we can all relate to feeling incredibly overwhelmed at times and running out of
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