Hormones can be a challenge! In fact, there are days where hormones can ruin your life. I know that might sound a bit dramatic, but if you’re experiencing several of these all at the same time, things can be understandably difficult: Painful, heavy, or irregular periods Hot flashes/Night sweats Mood swings/Irritability Depression/Anxiety Bloating/Weight gain Breast tenderness Low libido Vaginal dryness/Atrophy ...
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How to Use a Nebulizer to Improve Respiratory Health & Detoxification
I began using a nebulizer when Kicker started going through cancer treatment. We used it to help support his body's ability to detoxify and to minimize any bacteria that could possibly build up in the lungs. In case you didn't know, when a child receives chemotherapy, doctors are concerned with the potential development of parasites in the lungs. This is one of the reasons why they put children on antibiotics. However, we decided to take ...
11 Tips to Support Your Immune System During an Environmental Crisis
Over the past month, I’ve spent hours on the phone and in conversations answering questions, speaking truth, encouraging those who are struggling and providing loads of tips and resources in responses to the environmental crisis happening right now. We're definitely in some interesting times! If there’s anything I could say to YOU face-to-face, it would be this…you have the tools you need, and do not let fear creep in! I remember ...
How to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
Before you stock up on Kleenex, Tylenol and all of the other conventional cold and flu remedies, let’s remember the ol’ Hippocratic Oath, “First, do no harm.” I’m not saying that Kleenex is harmful, but Tylenol sure can be, especially when taken often because it can create more damage and stress to your already weakened immune system. In fact, most over-the-counter medications simply band-aid the symptoms without addressing the root cause ...
How to Get Rid of Cellulite
Want to know how you can get rid of cellulite? It’s easy…dry skin brushing! I know, I know…we’re best friends now because you probably thought I was going to tell you to live on lettuce and water for the next 30 years :) But let me explain exactly what dry brushing does and how it helps with detox and reducing cellulite. First, it’s important to understand the role of your skin, especially in relation to the absorption of toxins and ...
Winning the Cancer Battle One Day at a Time
It's rare that my sweet husband, Josh, shares his heart and thoughts publicly. I'm usually the only one who benefits from his wisdom and advice. However, after a series of bribes and possibly begging, he publicly shares his perspective on what it was like to walk through cancer with our son to try and offer hope and guidance to other dads or partners also navigating this crazy hard journey. I cried when I read it because I not only ...
Should You Detox? Here’s How to Know
“Should I detox?” “How do I detox?” These are two questions I hear often. And honestly, it doesn’t surprise me because the word 'detox' is thrown around so loosely these days. I’ve found that this concept brings about so much confusion and misunderstanding. I even posted on Facebook asking people what came to mind when they heard the word, “detox.” Of the 87 responses, the two most common answers were “alcoholic” and “juice ...
