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Habits That Empower Your Inner and Outer Beauty
You can’t be beautiful without looking after yourself. Period. Beauty isn’t skin deep no matter what the advertisements claim. It really starts within your body and is reflected on your appearance. Here are some healthy habits to try out in the new year! Be a Natural Beauty Women go to many lengths – some extreme – to claim beauty. When it comes to makeup and skincare, this can include using harmful chemicals on your skin. Making the move to a more natural beauty is important because you’re preventing toxins from harming your health while making the choice to nourish your skin in a natural and positive way. It’s such an empowering,…
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Health :: Tips for Keeping Your Family Hydrated
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PureLifeRippleEffect #CollectiveBias I make it a big priority to make sure that our entire family stays hydrated, from my husband to my child to our furry family. I am constantly bugging, yes, I would use the word bugging, my husband and daughter about making sure they drink enough water during the day. I can usually tell if they haven’t as their moods tend to change. Yes, dehydration can make one feel sleepy, grumpy, and even have low energy! If you are at the point of feeling thirsty, believe it or not, it…
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Health :: Finding the Fountain of Youth
A few weeks back I was having lunch with a good friend and she was talking about how she was trying to get her son to drink less soda. He was having some health issues and I mentioned to her about a book that I was required to read in my Masters in Human Nutrition program called Your Body’s Many Cries for Water, and suggested that he try to replace a soda a day with more water – replace one soda can with one more glass of water. This really is one of the best health books you can read concerning your health and I can’t say enough of how it…
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Ask the Doctor :: Getting Healthy After The Holidays
Image courtesy of Flickr Ask the Doctor: Question: I’m not following my New Year’s ( healthy) resolutions. Any tips on how I can? January is a great time to cozy up on the sofa, with a warming tea, and reflect upon your last year. I’m not a fan of resolutions; however, taking a few moments to find ways to bring a healthier you, can be very rewarding. What made you feel the happiest and healthiest last year? I will ask myself: Did that kale smoothie make me feel more energized? Did it feel good to offer my Human Body Detectives books and apps for free? If yes, then I…
