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HASHIMOTO’S: HOW LONG TO HEAL?

When I originally started the journey to heal myself from Hashimoto’s disease I thought it would only take about 6 months..  Turns out I was wrong.  It took me almost triple that amount of time. I was so used to healing quickly from sicknesses by just taking an antibiotic.  At the time, I didn’t realize

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Sunflower.

HOW ESTROGEN AFFECTS YOUR THYROID

Did you know that the amount of estrogen in your body can affect the function of your thyroid?  It is surprising to think about, but it totally made sense to me after my experience with Hashimoto’s disease.  Shifting hormones can really impact your health. Estrogen dominance is a common problem for women today.   High levels

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Is Your Gut Leaking?

IS YOUR GUT LEAKY?

It paints a funny picture when you hear the words ‘leaky gut’, doesn’t it?   It’s not quite what it sound like, and yet it is.  Leaky gut is short for Leaky Gut Syndrome. This is where there is increased intestinal permeability allows  bacteria and toxins to leak through the intestinal wall. Maybe it doesn’t

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WHAT IS YOUR GUT WORTH TO YOU?

You know that pit in your stomach after you failed a test?  That is your gut feeling your stress and disappointment right along with your brain.  Sometimes we talk about having a “gut feeling” about something that makes us feel uncomfortable.  Your gut is known as your second brain. Your gut-brain axis is an important

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Health Benefits of Kefir

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF KEFIR

I love kefir!  Seriously. I can’t shut up about it so I figured maybe I should get it all out of my system at once in this post. It’s such an amazing beverage that offers so many benefits to your body.  I drink homemade raw milk kefir every morning in a green smoothie.  And so

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Why is Eating Organic Important?

WHY IS EATING ORGANIC IMPORTANT?

Imagine that you are in the produce aisle and the organic pears are deliciously displayed.   You like the idea of organic – but it’s going to cost you a couple bucks extra. Should you splurge on the organic?  Why does it matter? The feelings of conflict are immediate when you look at the price difference

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Moringa trees

6 SUPERFOOD BENEFITS OF MORINGA

Ever heard of Moringa?  It’s a pretty amazing little “miracle” tree.   Moringa is scientifically known as Moringa Oleifera, but is often referred to as the “drumstick tree”.  It is native to northern India and has been used for many generations to fight against diabetes, heart disease, anemia, arthritis, liver disease, respiratory illness, and even

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Effects of Fast Food

6 EFFECTS OF FAST FOOD ON YOUR BODY

What is your favorite fast food restaurant?  Maybe it is Taco Bell, McDonald’s, or Wendy’s? I love McDonald’s french fries as much as the next person.  They taste so salty and are unbelievably addictive. You know exactly what I mean!  Nobody does french fries like McDonalds. In fact, they are so yummy that once a

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