July 9, 2019
Our gut bacteria plays a crucial role in our health and well-being. It plays a role in everything from our digestion, metabolism, and mood to bone density and our immune system. When it comes to mental health, health gut bacteria impacts our body’s production of serotonin and dopamine. Translation: depression, anxiety, stress management, moti...
April 3, 2019
Acupuncture has been providing relief for thousands of years all around the world. In Western society, we have only really begun to realize its benefits over the past few decades, with increasing interest in recent years. As people struggle to manage pain and illness, more and more are turning to holistic methods - with doctors promoting acup...
January 31, 2019
Dry Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups Gluten-Free Flour
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1/2 cup coconut sugar
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients:
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1/3 cup coconut oil (melted)
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2 teabags earl grey tea steeped in 1/4 cups hot water for 5 minutes
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 cu...
January 14, 2019
BENEFITS OF MEDITATION
Research has documented a number of benefits to the nervous system in response to consistent meditation, including:
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Reduced blood pressure
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Improved blood circulation
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Lower heart rate
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Decreased perspiration
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Deeper feelings of relaxation
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Decreased stress & anxiety
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Enhanced mood & emotional...
January 4, 2019
Starter plants are an easy way to start a garden with your children. Use fruits and vegetables that they like, and enjoy bonding over gardening, harvesting, and cooking together! Starter plants can be started outside or indoors in a window sill garden. Perfect opportunity to connect while teaching your children an important life skill and hel...
December 22, 2018
Ingredients
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4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
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2 apples, peeled and diced
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1/2 cup fresh cranberries
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
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2 tbsp coconut oil
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Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F
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Grease a large baking dish with coconut oil
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Peel and chop apples and sweet potatoes into 1/2” pieces
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December 22, 2018
Nutrition plays a huge role in our health and functioning. From gut health and proper neurotransmitter functioning to pain and inflammation, the nutritional choices you make can greatly impact your quality of life.
Arthritis is a perfect example; many people have found that by choosing nutrient-rich, anti-inflammatory foods they can decrease...
August 17, 2018
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Natural Asthma Remedy
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Age-Defying Treatment
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Immunity Booster
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Improves Glucose Levels
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Decreased Allergic Reactions
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Improved Neural Functioning (Memory & Spatial Learning)
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Natural Probiotic – Good for Digestive Issues
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Healthy Bone Development
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Reduced Menopausal Symptoms
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Increased Collagen Level...
August 13, 2018
Studies have explored the biological mechanisms of acupuncture finding that it lowers stress hormones. This includes hormones secreted by the adrenal gland, hypothalamus, and the pituitary gland, as well as the “fight or flight” response – the verdict? Acupuncture “blocks the chronic, stress-induced elevations” of stress hormones. Acupuncture...
May 1, 2018
Whether you’re a competitive athlete or simply working to be fit and healthy, training can take a toll on your body. You may experience back or neck pain, pain in your hips or knees, fatigue, muscle soreness, or inflammation. Good news: acupuncture can help get you back into balance!
Benefits of acupuncture for fitness include:
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Better activ...