“I just received a cancer diagnosis. Help! What do I do?” I receive this question on almost a daily basis, and it breaks my heart every! single! time! However, please hear loud and clear…I feel honored beyond words that I’m the receiver of such a question. I don’t take your “reaching out” lightly. I understand your fear of the unknown and feelings of desperation. And I’m here to answer that question for you! Let’s start at the ...
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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 ...
Soaked Black Beans Recipe
Do you soak your beans before cooking them? Traditionally, people did because when they're soaked for long periods of time, it helps to neutralize the phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors, as well as, break down the "difficult-to-digest complex sugars." Then, the beans are more easily digested and all of the nutrients are more easily absorbed. As you'll see in the recipe below, it's actually quite easy to do. It just involves the extra ...
How to Support Focus and Improve Your Energy Using Supplements
Is your ability to focus and maintain your energy like the song from Toby Keith..."I'm not as good as I once was'? As you get older, you notice that you feel like the same person, but your body...well, it disagrees. Am I right? I’ve heard variations of this “story” from so many people, which is why I’m writing this 3-part series to give you my best strategies on how you CAN be as good as you one were! Click here to read part 1 about ...
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 ...
3 Ways To Improve Your Fertility Health
Infertility is certainly something you’ve heard about. Perhaps you’ve struggled with it or have even walked a friend through the heartbreak. I’ve also shared here about some of the ways you can help. However, in light of so many questions, comments and the many emails I’ve received about preparing for pregnancy, I asked my dear friend and fertility expert, Justine Campbell, to share. Justine’s not only experienced in working with clients ...
