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    What Does It Mean to Detox Your Body?

    Have you heard of people recommending going on a cleanse to detoxify your body? If you’ve ever wondered what it is and what it does and how it can help your body, read on. What Is Detoxing? For the purposes of this blog article, I’m only going to focus on body detoxing. You can detox your life to end toxic relationships or a digital detox to get free of the social media addiction. When you detox, you’re working to get rid of toxins like heavy metals (no, I promise not to make you stop playing Metallica) like mercury and arsenic. You can also detox pollutants, plastics, and pesticides. Toxins are…

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    The Joy and Benefits of Fermented Foods

    Fermented foods a great way to stay healthy and happy. And who doesn’t enjoy some delicious sauerkraut or spicy kim chi? And there are so many more fermented foods to try out and see if you want to incorporate them into your diet. What Are Fermented Foods Fermentation is a process used to transform foods from one form to another. For example, beer and wine are fermented. And we could debate whether they’re food or not. Some breads use fermentation like sourdough. Another common thing to ferment is milk to produce cheese, yogurt and kefir. You can ferment tea to make kombucha. And you can ferment vegetables. Are They Like…

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    Ignite Your Health With Gorgeous Skin

    Did you know that your skin is the largest organ in your body? Yet we often neglect it. One of the best “fountains of youth” is to have clear and radiant skin.  Thankfully, taking good care of your skin is easy to do. However you have to be consistent and persistent to see the results you’d like. And thankfully your skin is forgiving. It weighs from two to four kilos, and completely refurbishes itself every 7 to 10 weeks. The routine you choose should depend upon the type of skin you have. Types of Skin There are three types of skin and each requires a different method of cleaning and…

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    Ignite Your Health with Probiotics

    An easy way to improve your health is with probiotics. Our gut health is a strong indicator of our overall health.  How often do you “trust your gut?” And when you’re upset, where do you feel it? Sick to your stomach, right? So when you can keep our digestive track happy and healthy, you’ll notice an improvement in your overall health and well-being. Stick with me in this post. I know it may seem a little awkward and uncomfortable to discuss our insides. I want to see you healthy inside and out. What Are Probiotics? Probiotics are just bacteria. There are “good” bacteria and “bad” bacteria. The bad kind gets…

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    Ignite Your Health Using Supplements That Really Work

    Have you wondered if using supplements really works? They can definitely help ensure your body gets all the trace nutrients it requires. Food isn’t providing all the nutrition due to farming practices. But there is one important thing to remember. Supplements Can’t Replace A Healthy Diet Just like you can’t exercise away a bad diet, you also can’t supplement your way out of an unhealthy diet. Multi-vitamins are often held up as the best way to take care of your body despite a lot of stress and an inconsistent diet. I’ll go into more detail later as to why they aren’t a good idea. But for now, I’ll mention that…

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    Simple Ways to Get More Energy Quickly

    Are you wanting simple ways to get more energy quickly during the day? There are some simple things you can do to manage a high level of energy daily. And there’s some simple tricks to get an energy boost when you need it most. It’s important to remember that your energy, for the most part, is a set amount each day. So it’s a good idea to use a calendar and prioritize tasks. Do the most important things in the morning when you have the most energy and focus. If you know that you need a lot of energy later in the day, you will either need to recharge at…

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    Ignite Your Health By Eating With the Seasons

    One fast way to ignite your health is by eating with the seasons. When I say a food’s season, I mean the time of year when the harvest of flavour is at a peak. We all know a tomato in the prime of summer is far superior to what we can purchase in the store in the middle of winter. What Is Eating With the Seasons Simply put, when you eat with the seasons, you include fruits and vegetables in your diet that are grown and harvested in the same season. Eating seasonally allows you to stay in touch with natural rhythms and cycles of the Earth. You are enjoying produce at…

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    Ignite Your Health with Better Sleeping Habits

    One of the best ways to ignite your health is with better sleeping habits.  You should be getting 7-9 hours of sleep to keep your brain healthy. When you get the right amount of sleep, you reduce your stress and increase your ability to focus as well as make important decisions. You have more energy to keep going throughout your day. So what happens when you can’t? Some days, things happen. You can refresh your brain with 15-20 minute naps and get back to business. But beware chronic sleep deprivation. You can seriously damage your brain that way.  Let’s look at all of this in more detail. How Sleep (or Lack…

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    Ignite Your Health with Essential Oils

    Have you ever been curious about essential oils? They are a wonderful tool to use to ignite your health. You can use the healing properties of plants combined with the holistic healing power of your own body. It can be a potent mixture. You do need to be aware of dosage amounts and how you use them. There are reasons why spas use essential oils in diffusers as well as in their massage oil. They can invigorate as well as relax. But first, let’s dive into how essential oils are made. What Are Essential Oils Essential oils are the distilled essence of aromatic compounds found in seeds, barks, stems, roots,…

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    Making Exercise A Lifelong Habit

    This year, commit to making exercise a lifelong habit. It doesn’t matter if you have been inconsistent, or haven’t done any exercise since school days. Today is the day you can spend five minutes making a big difference in your life. I’ll go into more detail below, but let me just say that exercising doesn’t have to mean three hours at the gym pumping iron. There are so many fun and wonderful ways to move our bodies and keep them running at peak performance. And you can change up your routine throughout the year to keep it fun. Exercise has many health benefits. Why Exercising Is A Great Thing Regular…

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