What's The Deal With Celery Juice?
What's The Deal With Celery Juice?

On a recent trip to my local grocery store, I was dismayed to find all of the celery sold out. This situation continued over the next 3 days, when the produce manager finally told me that celery was literally flying off the shelves and he couldn’t keep it in stock. So what gives? How is something as decidedly unsexy as celery having a moment? Let’s find out what’s behind this run on celery, why it’s being touted as the newest superfood, and whether you should be adding celery juice to your morning routine.

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DIY Mouthwash Is Cheap, Easy, and WAY Better Than Anything You're Buying
DIY Mouthwash Is Cheap, Easy, and WAY Better Than Anything You're Buying

The other day, someone stopped me at the store and told me my dress made me ‘look like a hippie.’ I had to laugh because - unbeknownst to them - I was buying ingredients to DIY my own mouthwash. That may (or may not) make me a hippie, but I really like to know that the ingredients in my food and skincare are pure and natural! Keep reading to find out how you can DIY your own healthy mouthwash for pennies!

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5 Tips For Fighting the Flu
5 Tips For Fighting the Flu

Ugh the dreaded flu - this time of year can be tough. It seems like co-workers start sneezing, kids come home with the latest crud going around, and we may feel as if coming down with the flu is inevitable. However, picking up this year’s bug doesn’t have to be part of your winter routine. Here are 5 easy tips to keep your immune system running at its optimum level during peak flu season:

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Honey, These Onions Are Magic
Honey, These Onions Are Magic

Autumn is Lung Season - the time of year when the dryness, wind, and changing weather takes its toll on our lungs. In Chinese Medicine, Lungs are considered the ‘delicate organs’ - they have the most immediate contact with the outside environment. No where else in our body is there such easy access to our body by external invaders - environmental toxins, microscopic organisms, dust, and other pollutants in the air interface directly with our Lungs.  The good news is that help is here…

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The Soup That Makes Me Warm and Happy
The Soup That Makes Me Warm and Happy

Last year, when I was in the jungle of Peru, I ate quinoa soup every day. Twice a day. As a vegetarian, quinoa soup was one of the only meat-free options available. And, I have to admit, I wasn't always excited about it. The outside temperatures were high, I was already hot and sweaty; the last thing I wanted was a bowl of hot soup. Despite this, the soup was delicious and filling; I was never hungry and it was packed full of local goodies (quinoa is a grain native to Peru!) 

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