This is me. Hours after adominal surgery. No make-up. Hospital bed-head. I’m Sore. I’m Achey. I’m in Pain. I’m having difficulty standing up straight, feeling the tug, pull and strain of the incision on my stomach, and getting ready for my first post-surgery walk with my trusty IV pole. This my 2nd surgery in 6 weeks. I had adhesions
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12 Sources of Plant Proteins When asked where they get their protein, most people will site animal products. Some might even say spinach, if they are old enough to remember the “Popeye” cartoon. Otherwise, beyond animal products and spinach, most people are at a loss for where they can find protein. The simple truth is, protein is
Read more →Healthy aging is a daily decision. It is an awareness that everything you do matters. It matters to your cells, your organs, your brain, your skin and your DNA. It matters to your immune system. Here are 7 simple things you can do everyday to wisely choose your aging process: 1. Drink water–hydrate well and alkalinize your
Read more →Benefits of Infrared Sauna Use Why Use an Infrared sauna? I purchased my far infrared sauna 5 years ago, and it is the best investment in my health that I have ever made. I use it at least 4-5 times a week and more frequently when I feel a cold coming on, after hard exercise, or
Read more →Let’s talk minerals. Minerals are foundationally required for every process and function in the body. Magnesium is magical and vital to every cellular process ranging from building proteins and bones, to DNA formation, to maintain muscle and nerve function, to maintaining circadian rythym, to managing your metabolism. If you are deficient in Magnesium, you could experience
Read more →A few years ago I had a major crash in energy. I was a busy mom, working 60+ hour weeks, running marathons and more. Overnight: it seemed that My Stamina for making it through the day was so exhasutingly low; my sleep became irratic (tired all day, couldn’t sleep deeply at night), my digestion was annoying (lots
Read more →We are all getting older everyday– and we just want to feel good and look good doing it, right? Afterall, what good is living a long life it you can’t enjoy every minute of it in a healthy body? A vital component to looking good on the outside, and feeling good on the inside, is what you
Read more →Boost Your Immune System with Simple Daily Practices Your immune system is the ultimate balancing system in your body. When it’s strong, you are strong and healthy. When it is overwhelmed and weak, you get sick and inflammed. A weak immune system can also cause hormone imbalance and poor aging. We live in a toxic world: we
Read more →Although heart disease kills more than 700,000 women a year, a mortality rate much higher than breast cancer and the leading cause of death among American women, breast cancer seems to affect us on more personal level. Breast Health Recommendations Breast health screening should begin first in our youth (with the onset of menstruation at menarche) performing self-breast
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