Botox injections have become extremely common for many women and men of all ages. People in their 20’s are even getting botox with the hope of preventing wrinkles. So many women in my community get injected on a regular basis with concerns of forehead wrinkles, laugh lines and crows feet. So the big question is, is botox safe? I get asked my…
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Detoxing the body is imperative for overall health. One quick and easy way to help the detox process is using an armpit detox mask. A pit mask can be helpful if you are experiencing odor due to switching to a natural deodorant or even not using one at all. The adjustment period your body goes through after using traditional antiperspirants can be…
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Himalayan salt lamps have become a common site in many homes today. They’re affordable and pretty but did you know that they also can actually improve the quality of your health? An ancient practice called halotherapy is where large chunks of pink Himalayan salt are placed in a space with the intent to purify and cleanse the air and our bodies. It’s…
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Ever since I moved out of my parents house when I was 18, I have filled my living spaces with as many plants as I had windows. There’s just something about living amongst other living things. And by living things I don’t mean roommates or husbands. I’m talking, living things that don’t talk back and that only contribute to the beauty of…
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Going grain free has gained popularity thanks to the ketogenic diet. With both diets, grains are avoided. While the keto diet frowns on all types of carbs and focuses on high fats, going grain free simply means you don’t eat carbs from grains. I went gluten free 6 mos. ago then grain free over 2 months ago hoping to relieve digestion issues…
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Today I’m doing something a bit different. I’ve mentioned several times that I follow the blog, Body Unburdened. I’ve been blog friends with the brains behind the blog, Nadia and begged her to let me pick her brain about all things skin! I so often feel like my brain goes in one direction and that’s what you see on my blog, but…
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We’re on the verge of flu and cold season and I think like many of us, I’m scrambling to keep my families immune system up to speed and do all I can to prevent getting sick. One of the most important way to keep your body in check is by focusing on gut health. Bone broth has been around for decades and…
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I’ve recently succumb to the large probability that I am gluten intolerant. Stomach issues come and go for me. I’ve always claimed IBS as part of my issues although I’ve never been diagnosed. I also highly suspect a gut imbalance caused by taking a large amount of antibiotics growing up. My stomach issues include gas, bloating and constipation. At the moment, I…
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Need whiter teeth without having to go to the dentist or buy an expensive kit at the store (that contains harmful ingredients)?? I sure did! My teeth suffer because of my 2+ cups of morning coffee I NEVER miss. Whitening my teeth professionally isn’t in the budget so when Carbon Coco sent me their whitening toothpaste and activated charcoal, I immediately gave…
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