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Don’t Knock it Until You Try It-My Whole 30 Journey
I’ve done multiple Whole 30’s in the past few years. But I always made a concession. I would just hang on to one little bit of something I wanted. Maybe a piece of cheese, or maybe Whole 30 friendly desserts. But this time I decided to go all in. Now I know, the first thing you’ll probably try and tell me is that “fad diets” aren’t sustainable. True, they aren’t. Living on only cayenne pepper lemonade or cabbage soup or even Slim-Fast shakes is not healthy nor is it a long-term solution. None of those diets teach you how your body feels after certain foods are removed. None of those…
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Use Less Sick Time With These 5 Immune-Boosting Tips you can Start Now
It’s that time of the year. The kids come home with colds, you get a cough, and all you can think of is whether or not you have enough sick time to cover all the time off you’ll need this winter. You’re tired from late nights, you’re not eating well because you’re so busy, and frankly, you spend all your daytime indoors. It’s no wonder you are getting sick. Your immune system is surprisingly resilient, but it’s also affected by your habits. I’ve learned over the years that I can do simple things to stay healthy throughout the winter months, get sick less often, and recover more quickly. If you’re…
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10 Unexpected Ways to Use Colloidal Silver
Colloidal silver is a staple in our home medicine cabinet. It has so many uses from clearing up eye infections to aiding the immune system during a cold. It is incredibly potent and if used correctly, has little potential for side effects. We started using it a little over a year ago when my youngest got an infection in both of his eyes. We weren’t sure if it was pink eye or not, but a doctor’s visit is very expensive, let alone the cost for any medications needed. We decided to go the natural route first to see if it would help. I had heard that colloidal silver was the…