This Works Wonders for Seasonal Allergies

If you are reading this post, you or someone you love, knows the annoyance and discomfort of seasonal allergies.  The red puffy and itchy eyes, the constant sneezing, the endless runny nose… Seasonal allergies are not fun, for you or your kids. Most people suffer through, while some take shots or over the counter medicine,…

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Sugar Addiction

What To Do After Gorging Out On Candy

  It begins innocently enough, but then just a piece, or two or three of  candy turns into the entire bag!  At some point your kids faces are smeared with chocolate and their tongues look like a smudgy rainbow.  You raid your kids candy while they are at school or even hit the after holiday sale…

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Under Pressure – Rethinking Our Daily Lives

I remember sitting there, half drowsy from the 5am alarm clock rising and half in disbelief that she could be so rude.  Did she really just whip her brown ponytail around and say, “It’s all in your head, you know.”  I gazed over the bus seats to see if anyone else heard her.  Really, how…

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Why Mental Health Begins in the Gut

It saddens me to say that according to the CDC 1 out of every 5 kids in America experiences a mental disorder.  This not only includes behavior, mood and anxiety disorders, but also attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders,  etc As mental health issues are sharply rising in kids, we must ask ourselves this…Are kids…

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Why Peanut Butter No Bake Oatmeal Bites Actually Rob Your Energy

Peanut butter no bake energy bites.  Sounds simple and good, but when one of the hottest recipes for moms with young kids gets shared around the internet I start to cringe.  Not because peanut butter no bake energy bites don’t taste good, but because they do the opposite of what people are claiming. No bake oatmeal recipes get applauded for being…

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Who Should Take Probiotics?

Probiotics are happily becoming a buzz word, even outside the health world.  The question many people are starting to ask is, “Who should take probiotics?” The answer is simple – EVERYONE!!! Did you know that 80% of your serotonin is produced in your gut?????  This means that your gut bacteria is largely responsible for your mood and brain…

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The Darkside of Being Healthy

Being healthy and fit is all the rage.  There are a gazillion blogs out there that have the most incredibly yummy looking pictures of food that make your mouth water instantly.  There are moms blogging about how they are cutting out boxed food and sugar and there are healthy fitness sites everywhere you turn.  Just…

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dark chocolate peanut butter cups recipe

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups 3 Ingredient Recipe

Dark chocolate peanut butter cups can be homemade right in your kitchen in less time than it takes you to run to the store to purchase peanut butter cups that are full of nasty ingredients. All you need is 3 ingredients to make dark chocolate peanut butter cups.  It’s super easy!!!   This is a…

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What are the benefits of drinking lemon water

What Are the Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water?

You’ve probably heard that lemon water is good for you, but what are the benefits of drinking lemon water?

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How To Boost Your Immune System in 7 Easy Steps

This time of year I get lots of questions about how we keep our immune system strong. Here are my 7 best tips for staying healthy and building a strong immune system for both you and your growing kids.

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