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How to Craft Your Own Adrenal Support Diet

The adrenal glands produce hormones that are closely associated with feelings of stress and wellness. Adrenaline and cortisol are both necessary for us to live healthy lives, but too much of them and people tend to feel shaky and worried, whether or not these feelings are actually warranted by their circumstances. The “fight or flight” […]

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Could You Have Hypothyroidism?

Ever been told your thyroid test was in the “normal” range but you have all the symptoms of an underactive thyroid? Take heart, you’re not alone. The truth is, you could be suffering from hypothyroidism – but you didn’t hear that from me! We hear a lot about thyroid issues from customers in our retail […]

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Could You Have Hyperthyroidism?

Are you experiencing unexplained weight loss? An irregular heartbeat? Nervousness or irritability? If you answered “yes” to these symptoms you may be part of the 1% of Americans who suffer from hyperthyroidism, a condition characterized by an overactive thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that is responsible for producing two hormones: […]

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What Toxic Chemicals Is Your Body Absorbing-Infographic

I have 2 sweet little boys (Max who’s nearly 3 and Milo who recently turned 1), so it truly disturbs me to learn about the harmful ingredients in popular everyday products and what they are capable of doing!  The Campaign For Safe Cosmetics Report done by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) in 2009, points out that 61% of […]

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The Dirty Dozen Plus Two

You’ve probably heard of the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) Dirty Dozenâ„¢ and Clean 15â„¢ guide for buying produce. The Dirty Dozen are fruits and vegetables that have the highest amount of pesticide residues. The clean 15 are those fruits and veggies that have the lowest amount of pesticides. (In case you are unsure, farmers use chemical pesticides […]

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