Giveaway: ‘Fresh’ ~ The Movie

by lydia on January 26, 2012

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If you’ve hung out in the real food realm for any amount of time, you’ve most likely heard of the movie/film, ‘FRESH’. In case you have not run into it, here’s a brief overview……………………. FRESH is more than a film; it is a reflection of a rising movement of people and communities who are re-inventing [...]

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What’s All This About Oil Pulling?

by lydia on January 25, 2012

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“It is beneficial for strength of jaws, depth of voice, flabbiness of face, improving gustatory sensation and good taste for food. One used to this practice never gets dryness of throat, nor do his lips ever get cracked; his teeth will never be carious and will be deep rooted; he will not have any toothache [...]

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Why I Don’t Clip Coupons

by lydia on January 24, 2012

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Years ago, I found myself in season of life where I indeed got into the coupon clipping craze. I was trying to prove something. That I could make our finances work. So, I set out to read all I could, bought several papers a week and read blogs that told me the best deals and [...]

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Need Menu Inspiration? 5 Meal Ideas

by lydia on January 23, 2012

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I’ve had countless people ask me what they can eat or make for their families that is easy, healthy and affordable. I also know we all get in a rut sometimes when it comes to meal planning, that having some fresh inspiration from others can be very helpful. So if that sounds like you, I [...]

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Before I get into the body of this post, I want to disclaim a few things. First of all, I think Weston A. Price was a genius! What we can learn from his studies is profound indeed. I believe that all dentist and doctors alike should have to study his work prior to going into [...]

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Nurture Yourself

by lydia on January 22, 2012

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In the past few years I have learned the art of nurturing myself. I make it a priority daily to do something just for me. Something that makes my soul sing. Something that puts everything and everyone else aside and puts the focus on me. I do this because it fuels my very soul. Not [...]

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Fitness Fridays: Yoga for Adrenal Fatigue

by lydia on January 20, 2012

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Since I have been on the topic of Adrenal Fatigue (see this post & this one),  this week I thought I’d post my favorite type of exercise when one is dealing with adrenal fatigue. Yoga. Dating back over 5000 years, yoga is the oldest form or practice of self-development. It is widely known and used [...]

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Giveaway: A Month of Health Coaching

by lydia on January 19, 2012

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A session with a health coach can save you so much frustration. Something as simple as having a health coach help aid you in which supplements to choose or even to avoid could be profoundly beneficial. Mainly, a health coach would aid you in learning what foods to eat for your own unique needs. Yet, [...]

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Why You Need a Health Coach

by lydia on January 18, 2012

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Let’s face it, trying to navigate one’s way through all the multitudes of information on health and nutrition can be an overwhelming task. We are regularly inundated with a plethora of misinformation in our society making it all the more complex. Just what are the real answers to my health maladies you wonder in frustration. [...]

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As a mom of four kids, often in survival mode, I know full well how important menu planning is. I don’t always do it perfectly or to a T, but – I do it, to some degree or another. I find if I can get a plan on paper, I can save money, time and [...]

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