General Health

Why Your Gut Microbiome Matters

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Your gut is home to millions of microbes that help you digest food and perform other essential functions – this is known as your gut microbiome.

Healthy, Natural Sunscreens

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Watch the video to see the difference between healthy, natural sunscreens and conventional. 

Essential Oils for A Good Night’s Sleep

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What essential oils are great for a good night's sleep? Below is a quick list from Carmela.

Mindfulness to Relieve Stress During the Holidays

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The holidays are the most anticipated time of the year, but they can also be the most overwhelming. One of our greatest tools for combatting holiday stress is a solid mindfulness practice.

Managing Stress this Fall

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Adapted from Susi Amendola’s original article

Happy Hemp History Week

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June 3rd - 9th is Hemp History Week, a public education campaign to raise awareness about the environmental sustainability, health benefits, regenerative agriculture potential, and new technological applications of industrial hemp.

Relax and Relieve Stress this Mother’s Day

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Adapted from Susi Amendola’s original article, “Vital Techniques for Reducing Stress”

Just 4 Steps to Preventing Serious Illness

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There is a quote attributed to Hippocrates that states “The greatest medicine of all is teaching people how not to need it”.

Put Some Spring In Your Step: Natural Energy Boosters

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Spring is officially here on March 20th. If you notice that you are dragging in the morning or you find yourself exhausted and having a hard time focusing after lunch try these natural energy boosters to add some “spring” to your step:

Simple Steps to a Healthy New Year

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Content adapted from Ornish Living Magazine, Available online at www.ornishliving.com