Shampoo Detox
Shampoo Detox

For many of us, our ears perk up at the word 'detox' - we envision clean diets, yoga sessions, and vegetables. All of these things have a detoxing effect in their own right, but have you ever thought about detoxing your beauty routine? As in, most of us use a great deal of chemicals and toxins on our skin daily in the form of soaps, shampoos, deodorants, and makeup. In search for a dry shampoo recently, I was stunned at the ingredient list - it read more like a recipe for an explosive than something that would go on my skin. The good news is you can make easy chemical-free swaps for your most-used beauty products, such as this recipe for healthy dry shampoo...

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Intentional Goals Lead to a Meaningful Life…Here’s How:
Intentional Goals Lead to a Meaningful Life…Here’s How:

My beautiful and talented friend, Ashley Boyd (AshleyBoyd.com), is a Holistic Life and Leadership Coach. She and I were talking about effective goal-setting recently, and I asked her to share some of her insights with you! Ashely graciously agreed and is this week's guest blogger - here she imparts some great tips on intentional goal setting. Keep reading to learn more about how you can achieve your 2018 goals. 

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Butternut Squash Pancakes
Butternut Squash Pancakes

It's cold and flu season! That means doubling up on your nutrients in order to boost your immune system. The humble butternut squash is basically nature's multi-vitamin: it contains powerful antioxidants Vitamin A and C - in fact, one serving of butternut squash provides over half your daily recommended dose of Vitamin C. Butternut squash contains more potassium than a banana; and also provides Vitamin B, manganese, magnesium, folate, zinc, and calcium! This sounds really great - but how do you prepare squash in a tasty way that harnesses the power of these nutrients?  Enter the squash pancake - it's simple, can be made from leftover roasted squash, makes a quick breakfast, and is versatile enough to be made savory or sweet. Plus this recipe adapts easily to gluten-free needs. These pancakes are just as delicious as they are nutritious. Topped with a spoon of homemade coconut yogurt, squash pancakes are something you'll make again and again. Save this recipe!

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Simple Coconut Yogurt
Simple Coconut Yogurt

If you know me, then we've probably had a conversation (or several) about diet and nutrition. This also means you've heard me advocate consuming less dairy and looking for other options to include in your diet. This simple coconut milk yogurt fits the bill perfectly - it's dairy free, paleo, sugar-free and it's made from two ingredients. The final product has a tangy greek-yogurt-like taste that goes well with sweet or savory dishes: top the yogurt with fresh fruit, or use a spoonful on top of pancakes or latkes. 

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Your Kitchen Needs These
Your Kitchen Needs These

I’ll be honest with you, my kitchen is one of the reasons I wanted to live in my current house - it has really pretty stone countertops, nice appliances, and a beautiful gas stove that made me swoon. But my kitchen is small. Like — make one step in any direction and you’ve pretty much stood in the entire kitchen — small.  Obviously, I don’t have a large space for cooking and I have even less space for storage. But, I love to cook and I want to be able to cook almost every day. So a small space can’t stop me from indulging my cooking habit, it just means my space and tools must be very intentional and functional. All of my gadgets and appliances must be multi-purposed; I don’t have room for what I call uni-taskers (i.e. anything with a single purpose). When I moved into my house, anything that couldn’t pull double-duty in the kitchen had to go. While I was a little upset at first (no more egg yolk separator thingy! what?) I must admit there is something very freeing about having a minimalist kitchen. Through this process, I’ve determined what gadgets are my must-haves - here are my top 5 kitchen gadgets I can’t do without: 

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Take The Pressure Off
Take The Pressure Off

I see SO many patients who take medication to lower blood pressure. High blood pressure can result from many factors including diet, lifestyle, heredity, or age. High blood pressure is a big deal because it puts you at risk for things like heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. So, of course your doctor is eager to lower your blood pressure, often by prescribing medication. Unfortunately, such medication has a lot of side effects including coughing, digestive problems (diarrhea or constipation, or both), dizziness, and erection difficulties. The good news is there is a LOT you can do to help manage your blood pressure through diet and lifestyle including incorporating one simple food. Celery juice helps to lower blood pressure - keep reading to find out how it works and how to use it!

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Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'
Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'

You may think of Jade Rolling as a recent beauty trend. This radiance-boosting, cheekbone-defining, detoxifying treatment is being buzzed about all over the pages of your favorite beauty magazine and jade rollers are seen in the hands of top models. But this treatment is nothing new. Jade rolling as actually thousands of years old and is a treatment once reserved only for Chinese royalty. 

The non-invasive rolling action and the healing properties of jade are rooted in ancient Chinese medicinal tradition. This practice has been an integral part of total body health since the 7th century. It’s only now that Western culture is tuning in to the large list of benefits. Curious? Keep reading to learn more about Jade Rolling and its benefits. 

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What I Read In 2017
What I Read In 2017

Last year, I challenged myself to read 10 'real books' in 2017. And by 'real books' I mean nothing that had to do with work, no medical journals, no school books. Just plain old-fashioned reading for fun. I surprised myself that I was able to do it in addition to all of the other things I read. It was such a fun challenge, I'm going to do it again in 2018! Here are the 10 books I read last year - have you read them? 

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Have A Better Hangover
Have A Better Hangover

So, you attend a friend's holiday party and they've made kombucha-matcha-vodka cocktails just for you (organic! sugar free! gluten free!)  So, you try one, you know, just to be nice. But they are delicious... before you know it, you've had way more than one and you know tomorrow morning is not going to be fun. Sound familiar? We've all been there. Before you throw back some ibuprofen and pull the blankets over your head all day, reach for these natural hangover cures. Made from items you probably already have in your kitchen, these cures rid you of that hangover without pills or drugs (because, let's get real, your liver needs a break). The best part? they work. Stock up on these essentials before your next bash, and have a better hangover. 

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