Sunscreen without all of the nasty chemicals.
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10 Simple Cold and Croup Remedies
Simply stated, we have found, through research and real life experience, certain things that boost the body's ability to fight off infection, open airways, and support the immune system. These are not alternatives to medical treatment. In fact, there is nothing alternative about them. These methods work with the body's innate ability to heal if given the correct tools
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Every month a group of us foodies and health seekers gather to learn about something new, connect with others who are on a similar path, and share a meal. We've been meeting in this way for at least 6 years and honestly, it's one of my favorite days of the month. I always learn something I didn't know (usually more than one thing), meet new people, and always leave feeling fulfilled mind, body, and spirit. It's truly amazing what connecting to people with shared values and interests does for a person.
Read MoreSomething's Fishy
I have never been a huge fan of fish. The smell, the taste, the bones....Don't even get me started on the stuff at the grocery store with the skin still on and eyes still in. If I want it that fresh, I'll go sit on a boat myself and catch it. Even in that scenario you'd never find me filleting it out myself. There is only so far I will go for food, especially fish. Enter Wild Run Salmon. I discovered amazing company six years ago, toward the beginning of my Real Food Journey. Matt, the owner, was sampling his fish at an event, and I hesitantly tried it. If you have never tried truly wild salmon from Alaska, you are missing out. This fish had a delicate and rich flavor, highlighted by sea salt and lemon. No weird fishy taste or smell at all. Of course, being the meat hoarder I am (more on that later), I promptly bought 25#.
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Sweet, Sweet Sleep
It all happens very quickly, or at least that how it seems. One morning you wake up feeling rested and refreshed, and the next you awake with an aching back, low energy, purple circles under your eyes and the sneaking suspicion that you actually hadn’t slept at all. If you are at all like me, you quickly run down the list of “could bes”. Was it the awesome workout from the day before? Not likely. Lifting the spoon from the ice cream carton to my lips isn’t what I consider a heavy workout. Maybe it was the yard work I did a couple of days back. It’s the middle of winter so that’s not likely. I am in my 30’s, maybe the old bod is starting the inevitable breakdown into random aches and pains. Okay, I’m not even entertaining that thought yet. Maybe when I’m 40. Then it hits me, could it be my mattress?
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