What Causes Varicose Veins and How to Get Rid of Them For Good

Pierre Van ZylBlood, Body, Circulation, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle

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This fantastic article was written by Angela Warburton, a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, speaker, writer, and teacher. We encourage you to check out her website here,  and follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Varicose veins, those knobby little (or not so little) bluish veins that pop out, ache, and can make one second guess… View Article

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What Causes Varicose Veins and How to Get Rid of Them For Good

Pierre Van ZylBlood, Body, Circulation, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle

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This fantastic article was written by Angela Warburton, a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, speaker, writer, and teacher. We encourage you to check out her website here,  and follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Varicose veins, those knobby little (or not so little) bluish veins that pop out, ache, and can make one second guess… View Article

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Simple But Important Steps You Can Take to Manage Out-of-Control Blood Sugar

Pierre Van ZylBlood, Body, Cholesterol, Dental Health, Diabetes, Hormone

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By Shahzadi Devje – an award winning media Dietitian, writer, speaker, recipe creator and Resident Nutritionist for ReverseD – the first diabetes TV reality show. Check out her blog, and follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more. Diabetes: The 10 Most Important Steps You Can Take to Better Manage Blood Sugar Diabetes is… View Article

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Simple But Important Steps You Can Take to Manage Out-of-Control Blood Sugar

Pierre Van ZylBlood, Body, Cholesterol, Dental Health, Diabetes, Hormone

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By Shahzadi Devje – an award winning media Dietitian, writer, speaker, recipe creator and Resident Nutritionist for ReverseD – the first diabetes TV reality show. Check out her blog, and follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more. Diabetes: The 10 Most Important Steps You Can Take to Better Manage Blood Sugar Diabetes is… View Article

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6 Yoga Poses To Instantly Get Rid Of Uncomfortable Bloating

Pierre Van ZylBody, Bone & Joint, Fitness, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Beauty, Hearty Body, Paleo

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. Ease your bloating with these simple, soothing yoga for digestion moves. If you’re looking for a physical solution to relieve digestive issues, look no further than yoga. Yoga acts to increase digestion in two specific ways: by stimulating the vagal tone and peristalsis. More on those below! Vagal Tone:… View Article

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4 Natural Remedies For PCOS That You Should Consider Before Turning To Hormonal Therapies

Pierre Van ZylBody, Digestion, Estrogen Dominance, Fitness, Food, Hearty Body, Hearty Food, Hearty Lifestyle, Hormone, Lifestyle, Weight Loss

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. The Paleo diet is well known for being weight-loss friendly, but a bonus is that it’s also an amazing food plan for fertility and reproductive health, including women with PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome. Numerous conditions can impact a woman’s or man’s ability to conceive, and diet can’t… View Article

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Anyone Suffering From Acid Reflux and GERD Needs to Do These 5 Things

Pierre Van ZylBody, Dental Health, Digestion, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body, leaky gut

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Dr. Steven Lin wrote this awesome guest post; a practicing board accredited dentist and health educator. Check out his website here! When you think about the causes of damaged teeth, you probably think about things like sugary foods or bad dental hygiene. However, as a dentist, one of the most common causes of damaged teeth… View Article

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New Study: the more you hug your kids, the more their brains develop

Pierre Van ZylBody, Family and Parenting

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Bonding with your children and loved ones is not only a deeply satisfying thing to do — it’s an important part of human interaction. It allows us to establish secure attachments styles and results in a number of physical and health benefits. However, did you know that these positive changes can occur at a biological… View Article

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Fukushima Radiation Makes Landfall On U.S. West Coast

Pierre Van ZylBody

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We have all heard about the Fukushima disaster of 2011, resulting in one of the worst nuclear radiation accidents after Chernobyl. Because much of the radiation was released into the ocean, many of us are asking the question – is any fish in the Pacific ocean safe to eat? The Fukushima disaster On March 11,… View Article

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Pneumonia: Risks, Signs, Symptoms, Conventional Treatments, and Natural Remedies

Pierre Van ZylBody, Cold & Flu, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body, Hearty Therapies, herbs, Seasonal

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This guest post was written by Elisha of My Health Maven. She is deeply passionate about educating people and empowering them to lead healthier lives. We encourage you to check out her blog and follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest! What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is a type of lower respiratory infection that can cause… View Article

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Pneumonia: Risks, Signs, Symptoms, Conventional Treatments, and Natural Remedies

Pierre Van ZylBody, Cold & Flu, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body, Hearty Therapies, herbs, Seasonal

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This guest post was written by Elisha of My Health Maven. She is deeply passionate about educating people and empowering them to lead healthier lives. We encourage you to check out her blog and follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest! What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is a type of lower respiratory infection that can cause… View Article

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Menopausal Weight Gain: 4 Hormones Other Than Estrogen That Need Your Attention

Pierre Van ZylBody, Food, Menopause, Weight Loss

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This article was written by Dr. Navaz Habib, We encourage you to go check out his website  and follow him on Facebook and Twitter. I’ve worked with many patients who are approaching or have entered menopause. Many of these women are under the impression that once they reach this point, that they are in for… View Article

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Menopausal Weight Gain: 4 Hormones Other Than Estrogen That Need Your Attention

Pierre Van ZylBody, Food, Menopause, Weight Loss

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This article was written by Dr. Navaz Habib, We encourage you to go check out his website  and follow him on Facebook and Twitter. I’ve worked with many patients who are approaching or have entered menopause. Many of these women are under the impression that once they reach this point, that they are in for… View Article

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Spray This Homemade Thyme Mixture On Your Scalp To Stimulate Hair Growth and Eliminate Dandruff

Pierre Van ZylBody, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Beauty, Hearty Therapies, Quick & Easy, Skin, Hair & Nails

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Natural Living Ideas. Thyme is an aromatic evergreen shrub and a popular kitchen herb. It is also renowned for its medicinal properties. Its leaves, flowers, and oil contain powerful therapeutic value.  The use of thyme medicinally by ancient Babylonians, Assyrians and Sumerians can be traced… View Article

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This is What The Color and Texture of Your Phlegm is Telling You About Your Health

Pierre Van ZylBody, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at  Medical News Today. Phlegm is a type of mucus that is produced in the lungs and nearby lower respiratory tract airways. This kind of mucus has a crucial role in preventing germs and materials from entering the airways and lungs and potentially causing an infection. Other… View Article

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Mom Loses 215 Pounds By Following This Mantra Every Day

Pierre Van ZylBody, Lifestyle, Weight Loss

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It could be a few pounds or it could be a life-changing experience, but weight loss is something that many people struggle with every day. We’re constantly bombarded with images of perfect bodies and transformations that seem to happen overnight when in reality it takes real time and real work. But the best plan for… View Article

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Scientists: Marijuana Can Help Heal Broken Bones – and May Even Make Them Stronger

Pierre Van ZylBody, Bone & Joint, Fractures/Sprains, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body, Hearty Therapies

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Even though the U.S. government portrays cannabis as a dangerous drug, this herb has been used as a medicine for thousands of years to improve people’s physical and mental health. Despite the government’s continued efforts to ban it, cannabis is scientifically proven to treat chronic pain, anxiety, and even seizures. A new study suggests that… View Article

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7 Simple Steps to Speed Up Your Metabolism

Pierre Van ZylBody, Diabetes, Essential Oils, Fitness, Food, Hearty Body, Sleep, Weight Loss

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Your metabolism is one of the most important functions in your body because it turns food into energy, contributes to cellular processes, helps manufacture important proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates, and eliminates waste from your body. If your metabolism dysfunctions or slows down, your health will suffer. Fortunately, it’s in your hands to help… View Article

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7 Simple Steps to Speed Up Your Metabolism

Pierre Van ZylBody, Diabetes, Essential Oils, Fitness, Food, Hearty Body, Sleep, Weight Loss

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Your metabolism is one of the most important functions in your body because it turns food into energy, contributes to cellular processes, helps manufacture important proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates, and eliminates waste from your body. If your metabolism dysfunctions or slows down, your health will suffer. Fortunately, it’s in your hands to help… View Article

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18 Signs You Have ADHD And Do Not Know It (Even If You’re An Adult)

Pierre Van ZylBody, Depression, Hearty Mind, Mental Health

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at  Medical News Today. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a medical condition that makes it difficult to pay attention, remain organized, and listen. Living with the condition can affect relationships, educational pursuits, and careers. ADHD is more common in childhood, but about 4 percent of American adults also… View Article

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10 Strengthening and Balancing Exercises to Never Get a Sprained Ankle Again

Pierre Van ZylBody, Bone & Joint, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body, Hearty Therapies

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. An estimated 23,000 people sprain their ankles every day. And if you’ve rolled your ankle before, you’re at a higher risk of doing so again. Here are easy exercises you can do at home to avoid the pain of a sprained ankle. Sprained ankles happen… View Article

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The Surprising Reasons Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People and Don’t Touch Others

Pierre Van ZylBody

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It’s not in your head. Those summer evenings around the fire, trips to the beach, and family hikes through the trail where you were practically covered in mosquito bites while everyone else was left virtually untouched? It turns out, there’s actually a scientific reason some people are much more attractive meals to mosquitos than others…. View Article

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Student In Nigeria Develops Promising Cure For Breast Cancer

Pierre Van ZylBody, Cancer, Life & Spirituality

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It’s not always the most seasoned scientists that make the most important breakthroughs. Sierra Leonne native, Sandra Musu Jusu, who is a student in Nigeria’s African University of Science and Technology, is reported to have made a significant breakthrough in breast cancer research, in spite of her young age. 23-year-old Sandra is currently working on… View Article

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Start Eating These Foods The Moment You Feel Like You May Be Losing Your Hearing

Pierre Van ZylBody, Food, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Dr. Mercola. You’re probably aware that certain nutrients can support optimal vision, but did you know your hearing may benefit from certain foods as well? If you have trouble hearing, or notice that your hearing is not as good as it used to be, your… View Article

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Best-Selling Author Ate Fish Every Day For One Year – This is How His Body Changed

Pierre Van ZylBody, Food, Heart, Hearty Body, Hearty Food

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Dr.Mercola. After having blood drawn on September 21, 2015, as a baseline measure of his health, best-selling author and lifelong fisherman Paul Greenberg undertook what one media source characterized as “‘Super Size Me’ for healthy eaters.”1 For a whole year, as a strict pescatarian, Greenberg ate… View Article

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African Court Just Ruled Coca-Cola Products Sprite and Fanta are Poisonous

Pierre Van ZylBeverages, Body, Brands to Avoid, Cancer, Food, Hearty Soul Activism, Lifestyle, Other, Type

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A lawsuit has recently come to light in Nigeria over the health impact of two ingredients in Coca Cola products Fanta and Sprite, leading for a call to have warnings on the bottles and a boycott from the Nigerian people. The situation has brought the reality of how corporate negligence and government regulations affect public… View Article

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Teenage Girl Loses 143 Pounds In Two Years By Following These 5 Simple Rules

Pierre Van ZylBody, Diabetes, Fitness, Heart Disease, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Weight Loss

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“There are no quick fixes to weight loss,” says Mele Osai, a teenage girl who went from weighing 297 pounds to 154 pounds. Mele had been struggling with her weight since she was a child due to a poor diet and lack of exercise. Children like Mele who are obese or overweight do not just suffer… View Article

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Magnesium Deficiency May Be Causing Most Major Depression and Mental Health Problems Including IQ Loss

Pierre Van ZylBody, Depression, Mental Health

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All of us like to opt for a nutritious diet that supplies us with adequate levels of vitamins and minerals. Unfortunately, with our busy lifestyle, sometimes this ideal cannot be met which can lead to the development of micronutrient deficiencies. Today, an estimated 80% of American adults are not reaching optimal daily levels of magnesium! Though… View Article

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59 Natural Remedies For 12 Common Ailments

Pierre Van ZylArthritis, Beverages, Blood Pressure, Body, Bone & Joint, Cold & Flu, Dental Health, Detoxification, Digestion, eczema, Essential Oils, Fitness, Food, Heart, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Beauty, Hearty Body, Hearty Food, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Mind, Hearty Therapies, herbs, Hormone, Hot Drinks, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Juices, leaky gut, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Migraines, Headaches, Muscle Pain, Nerve, Osteoarthritis, Other, Recipes, Sciatic Pain, Seasonal, Skin, Hair & Nails, Sleep, Spices, Superfoods, Teas, Type, Weight Loss

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If you’ve ever had a nagging cold, relentless migraines, or acne that just won’t go away, chances are you’ve tried every drug, cream, and medicine on the market. Unfortunately, many of these drugs have both known and unknown side effects, such as a damaged stomach lining or making you drowsy, that effect our future health and… View Article

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Experts: Exercise Will Actually Make Your Cells Younger and Life Longer

Pierre Van ZylBody, Fitness, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Other, Weight Loss

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Aging is an inevitable fact of life, and considering the alternative, it is viewed with much more disdain than it really deserves. There is a certain type of beauty and wisdom that comes only with increased life experience that should be celebrated. As a society, we are constantly at odds: We are all trying to… View Article

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5 Easy Exercises to Relieve Shoulder Pain In 5 Minutes or Less (Photos)

Pierre Van ZylBody, Bone & Joint, Fitness, Hearty Beauty, Hearty Body, Lifestyle

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. Soothe your shoulder pain with these easy moves to massage and stretch strained muscles. As moms, the vast majority of our day is spent leaning forward with rounded shoulders. Whether we’re carrying our little ones, changing diapers or lugging strollers in and out of cars, it’s… View Article

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5 Incredible Things Can Happen to Your Body When You Start Eating Collagen

Pierre Van ZylBody, Bone & Joint, Digestion, Hearty Beauty, Hearty Body, Skin, Hair & Nails

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This amazing article was written by Nicole, a holistic nutritionist with a strong belief that it is possible for everyone to discover how good their body is designed to feel. Nicole works in partnership with her clients to achieve a lifestyle that is both balanced, fulfilling and nourishing. Go check out her fantastic blog with… View Article

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Mom Survives Bitter Relationship, Loses 126 Pounds, and Takes Her Life Back

Pierre Van ZylBody, Family and Parenting, Fitness, Hearty Beauty, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Mind, Hearty Soul Activism, Life & Spirituality, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Relationships, Weight Loss

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We love it when we read a story about people who turn horrible situations into positive ones, change their lives, and inspire others around them to do the same. This is why we can’t help but share Lisseth Exposito’s incredible weight loss transformation which started- and ended- because of the severe verbal and emotional abuse… View Article

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One Woman’s First Experience Using a Menstrual Cup (Pros and Cons)

Pierre Van ZylBody, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Lifestyle, Hormone, Lifestyle, Other

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As women, it’s safe to say there’s one thing we can all agree on: How annoying your period is! Whether it is painful, heavy, or simply unpredictable, periods are never convenient and always a hassle. If you’re one of the lucky ones who has light, easy periods, a) congratulations, and b) you probably still hate having to… View Article

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Mom Transforms Her Life and Loses 72 Pounds Without Fad Diets, Gyms, or Extreme Juicing

Pierre Van ZylBody, Fitness, Hearty Beauty, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Mind

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Drew Canole. I guess it would be accurate to say that I was raised in a fitness-focused family. My mom was the “Jack LaLaine” of the southeast. As far back as I can remember, she had a daily television exercise show called Exercise for the Modern… View Article

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Homemade Ginger Oil to Help Avoid Painkillers, Cough Syrup, and Antibiotics (Recipe)

Pierre Van ZylBody, Essential Oils, Lifestyle

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The world of alternative medicine is filled with amazing natural remedies for illnesses and maladies ranging from the common cold to migraines, to even chronic diseases like arthritis or Crohn’s. Amongst all the herbs and spices, one of the most highly regarded natural remedies is ginger root. While it is very good remedy for many… View Article

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What Anyone With Leftover Medication Needs to Know

Pierre Van ZylBody, Brands to Avoid, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body

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This amazing post was written by Jenn Ryan, a freelance writer, and editor who’s passionate about natural health, fitness, gluten-free, and animals. You can read more of her work at thegreenwritingdesk.com. We’ve all done it. We have some kind of old prescription that we keep in our cabinet because we think we’ll need it one… View Article

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Cookies That Calm: Buttery Cookies Made With Lavender (Recipe)

Pierre Van ZylBody, Food, Hearty Alternatives, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Snacks

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This amazing article was written by Nicole, a holistic nutritionist with a strong belief that it is possible for everyone to discover how good their body is designed to feel. Nicole works in partnership with her clients to achieve a lifestyle that is both balanced, fulfilling and nourishing. Go check out her fantastic blog with… View Article

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How to Make a Simple Plantain Salve For Bites, Burns, Cuts, Rashes, and More

Pierre Van ZylAllergies, Body, Essential Oils, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body, Quick & Easy, Seasonal

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This amazing guest post was written by Holly Bertone, PMP, and CEO of Pink Fortitude! You can check out their website here! Just when you think there is nothing worse than dry winter skin, summer happens.  Summertime creates its own share of issues for your skin such as bug bites, stings, heat rashes, sunburn, and… View Article

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