Stress/Anxiety/Depression and the Relationship to Food!

Has stress, anxiety or depression been part of your life for so long that it almost has become your friend?  It’s with you throughout the day but it’s somewhat unnoticed. Then at night when you are asleep and all is quiet, it seems to pop its ugly head.  You’ve tried therapy, supplements and even Essential Oils.  You vowed you don’t…

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New Study on Safety of Aspartame!

A few weeks ago, I did a Blog post Is Aspartame Safe For You?  If you haven’t read that Post, here is the link for easy access  Blog – Is Aspartame Safe For You?.  Today I want to continue this discussion on the safety of Aspartame from a study done by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.  They have…

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Is Aspartame Safe for You?

I know I’ve spoken on Aspartame before but felt it was worth writing about it again.  It grieves me to see people taking in this chemical as the long-term side effects can be detrimental to one’s health.  This image created by Raw For Beauty lays it out nicely Getting Back to Basics! I believe it’s time for us to get…

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25 Different Sugars and Their Effects On Your Body!

I’m not sure if this is the perfect teaching to send the day after Mother’s Day as many times, we indulge that day in sweets.  But regardless of having a day or a few days of having sugar in your diet, I think this video by Dr. Livingood is VERY informative regarding the different types of sugar and their effects…

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Health Does Not Happen in Your Doctor’s office!

Spring is in the air.  I’m not sure where all my readers are in the United States, but here in Connecticut we are enjoying some breakthrough of Spring.  As I write this message to you, it is 55 degrees outside.  It definitely is starting to feel like Spring. Today I want to talk with you about health and well-being.  I…

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Four Steps to Turn Your Health Around!

Today I want to discuss with you some steps you can take to turn your health around.  Are these the only steps that should be taken?  Not necessarily but taking these steps will encompass much to help bring you positive results.  What are the steps? Step #1 – Be Sure to Take Care of Yourself FIRST. It’s like flying in…

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Deciding is Just the First Step!

How many of you read the statement in this picture and answer with the number 4?  I believe I did the first time I saw it, but it didn’t take me long to realize that I had the wrong answer. Read it again and take a few minutes to really read each word and be sure to understand the meaning…

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New Recipes for You to Enjoy!

Just wanted to remind you to go to my Giving You a Fresh Start with Healthful Recipes?  There are two new Recipe Booklets for you to download School Snacks and Recipes for Good Skin Health.             Chicken Fried Rice             Pressure Cooker Recipes             Comfy Soup Recipes             Simple But…

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Is Your Body Building Up in Mercury?

I remember back in 2015 when I was dealing with intense levels of insomnia and unexplained anxiety, I decided to give Essential Oils a try.  Medications are always a last resort for me.  Although I did find relief on some level, my sleep was still not where I wanted it nor where it should be, and my anxiety was still present (even…

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What Are Your Thoughts on Raw Milk?

My purchase of dairy has changed over the years.  For the past 10-12 years I only purchased “organic” dairy but was very disappointed when I realized that the organic milk I was purchasing was “ultra-pasteurized.” Why did “ultra-pasteurized” milk concern me?  Because milk that is heated to over 280 degrees (ultra-pasteurized) has removed all nutritional value from it.  Ugh I was…

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