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I don’t know about you but these extra hours of darkness at this time of year topped with all the rain in the Pacific Northwest can make me extra sleepy. I’ll be honest, I’m not in a space right now where not drinking coffee could sound appealing. My morning cup of coffee gets me through […]
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Cooler temperatures in the fall can be a cause of dry, lackluster skin if you’re not supplying your body with the proper nutrients. You may think that beautiful skin is all about what you put ON your body but the foods we eat actually play an important part in establishing how our skin will look […]
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Sticking to a healthy eating plan and regular exercise can be challenging, no matter what time of year. Undoubtedly, the holiday season, along with its social gatherings and excessive amount of baked goods, is the toughest time of year to indulge with moderation. It feels like there’s temptation at every corner, from school parties to […]
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One of my favorite things to do on the weekends is spend time outdoors with my family. So much so that it was one of our driving reasons to move to Oregon. Even in the rain the climate and accessibility to nature makes it something you can do year round. As long as you don’t […]
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Between work and family obligations most of us have a hard time fitting in regular activities to improve our health. The good news is that is doesn’t have to be hard or take a lot of time to make improvements that can have a long lasting impact on your health and quality of life. Remember […]
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With my first pregnancy my morning sickness was brutal. All day, every day and well past my first trimester. It had been over 6 years since my last pregnancy and since then I had really dived into the world of fertility and pregnancy nutrition helping clients get pregnant and have healthy pregnancies. So this time, […]
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Move my energy? You might be wondering what that even means! Well, it’s a very important part of staying healthy, reducing stress, boosting our immune system and staying connected to the universe- that which is greater than us. We live in a very physical world, we workout to feel good, have more energy and look […]
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The weather is beautiful, flowers are blooming – and seasonal allergies are sending more and more people to the drugstore. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation, allergies occur because of an overreaction of the immune system to a foreign substance. Approximately 40 million people suffer from indoor/outdoor allergies that result in coughing, sneezing, runny […]
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While you might be tempted to turn on the grill for a summer barbecue, you might want to think twice if you’re trying to keep your skin looking flawless. The skin is the body’s largest organ and is often the first to suffer if you’re dehydrated or not getting the right nutrition. Luckily, summer also […]
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Meditation. It’s something I’ve wanted to incorporate into my daily life for as long as I can remember. I’ve flirted with it for years, meditating and then stopping and this summer I finally started making it a daily ritual, waking up at 5am to meditate every day. And then we moved from Oregon to California […]
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