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Holistic Nutrition for Clear Skin – Part 2: The Drawbacks of Conventional Treatments for Acne
This is Part 2 in my series Holistic Nutrition for Clear Skin – a series of blog posts all about using nutrition, lifestyle changes, and smart supplementation to reduce acne and support healthy, glowing, clear skin. Click here to read Part 1: Initial Thoughts About Acne or click here to jump to Part 3: The […]
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Holistic Nutrition for Clear Skin – Part 1: Initial Thoughts About Acne
Okay! Acne! Let’s talk. This post is part of a bigger series, one that I’ve wanted to write for quite some time. And that’s because…well, with acne, there’s a lot to say and a lot to learn and it’s important information to put out into the world so I wanted to do it carefully and with some […]
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Coconut Protein Bars with Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt (gf, paleo)
Let’s talk about chocolate and coconut…. I enjoy but rarely make ‘macaroon-type’ things – you know, stuff with shredded coconut. I don’t know why, but my first instinct would probably be to make my collagen cookie dough protein bites for the eighty-billionth time (they’re just so tasty!). Having made these delicious coconut protein bars, though, I […]
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The Psoas: Connecting Tight Hip Flexors, Sitting All Day, and Menstrual Cramps
Why Sitting Impacts your Psoas and your PMS I first had an ah-ha moment a few months ago, when it occurred to me that sitting all day in my chair at work might be having an impact on my menstrual cramps, and more generally, on the health of my reproductive organs and pelvic area. That […]
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What Diet is Best for Health? Dealing with Confusion & Perfectionism Around Nutrition
So I know this article isn’t all “10 steps to becoming 10 years younger by yesterday” (for anyone who came here to find out how to do that, I’m sorry but it isn’t possible) but I think the content is valuable and so I encourage you to read on. I think you’ll find it valuable […]
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Try a Raw Honey Mask to Reduce Acne and Boost Skin’s Healthy Glow
Try a Raw Honey Mask to Reduce Acne and Boost Skin’s Healthy Glow Looking for Beauty Products that Work for My Skin As someone who understands the struggle of acne (oh yes I do), I’m always looking for things that actually work for my skin and that truly make it not just look better, but feel […]
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Acne? Hormone Imbalances? Blood Sugar Problems? TRY 6 WAYS TO LOVE YOUR LIVER
Your liver is a very busy and very crucial organ. I think it is one of the superstars of the body and yet, I wonder, how many of us could name even two functions of the liver? And if two seems like a lot, consider that your liver has more than 400 metabolic functions. That’s […]
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Libido-Boosting Dark Chocolate Maca Truffles – paleo, vegan, gf
Let’s Talk A Moment About Your Libido Ah, Valentine’s Day. It’s a holiday about love and romance (and cards and candies), but it can also serve as an opportunity to check in with ourselves about our sexual health. And when I say sexual health, I mean all of the factors and concerns that contribute to […]
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PMS, Fibroids, Weight Gain, Uterine Cysts – Why you need to know about ESTROGEN DOMINANCE & 6 Changes that can Help Restore Hormonal Balance
If you’re struggling with PMS, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, fibrocystic breasts, or weight management issues, and if you have done any googling to find answers or gone to visit your naturopath, chances are you’ve come across the term ‘estrogen dominance.’ In the natural health world, estrogen dominance is thought to be the condition underlying most […]
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Rich and Creamy Collagen Hot Chocolate with Raw Cacao – Gut Supporting, Comforting, Paleo
In my opinion, January isn’t the month for perfection. It’s the month for comfort and coziness. I mean, there are definitely good things about January: the days are getting longer, you feel inspired to set goals, and the year is fresh with possibility. At certain times, you want to dance with delight because the year […]
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