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Are Your Guts Leaky? Let's Find Out Why!
Certain symptoms can be traced back to gut health and possibly leaky gut! The gut, or gastrointestinal system, is truly a gateway to overall health. The gut microbiome is an ecosystem of organisms including bacteria, yeasts, fungi, viruses, and protozoan throughout the digestive tract.
Tips to Spring Clean Your Body!
Spring Forward with 5 Tips for a Gentle Detox - Spring is coming! In Alberta we are firmly planted in the spring of deception after hitting 18 degrees yesterday in Calgary! The parks were booming this weekend, and everyone is eager to get outside in the beautiful weather, especially after the year we’ve had! Spring is a time of renewal for the earth as the trees begin to bud, sap begins to flow, and flowers start to peek out of the ground with their fresh green shoots. Spring is also an excellent time for us to do a renewal of our own, and a great way to start that is to do a gentle body detox.
How DUMB are your GOALS?
Thriving In Our Winter of Discontent
Thriving In Our Winter of Discontent - As social distancing protocols continue after the weirdest holiday season of the century so far, many people are struggling with not being able to celebrate with their loved ones around the table. We crave the familiar and nostalgia becomes particularly strong when the twinkle lights go up.
Reset with Results – Start the New Year Better
When will it be the right time to change? - What does the New Year mean to you? Maybe you sit down and set goals or get focused on what you want to achieve in the coming year. Maybe you re-evaluate your life and what you have accomplished in the past year. For 2021, I have heard many people talking about getting back on track after the train wreck of 2020.
Entrepreneurial Energy – How to Generate More!
Big Business Energy Busts - As a business owner and entrepreneur, I know firsthand what it takes to get a business up and running and the energy it takes to keep that business moving in the forward direction. Most of us here in Calgary were feeling the downturn of our local economy well before the beginning of 2020 and then shortly there after we shocked into a new reality with the onslaught of COVID-19. Stress is one of the partners in many of our businesses as we need to pivot, roll with the punches and use creativity.
A New Era – No Shoes is Expanding Again
Welcome Welcome Welcome!! - Over the past few years, I have been working to build a foundation to launch more and more amazing programs and offerings from No Shoes Nutrition. There have been many ups and down but today I can confidently say we are UP!! I would like to introduce you to Meghan Prescott.
The Perfect Diet Dilemma - Is there a perfect human diet?
Motivation – Where oh Where Have You Gone?
Are you struggling to get yourself going?
If there is one strong undercurrent I keep hearing and that has been implied over and over during the past few weeks it’s that people are losing their motivation during this strange time we are living. It’s harder to get out of bed, it’s hard to keep working out and it’s hard to keep eating healthy.
Transit Time Talk - Are you Pooping Enough?
How Much Time Should It Take? - Are you Moving Fast Enough?
I did a little experiment. I ate some foods that would indicate how long things take to move through my body. This is called my transit time. The time it takes food to travel from my taste buds to the toilet. I was curious; would my dinner show up after breakfast? Would it take longer? I was fascinated to find out I had an almost 48-hour transit time! The slowest on the range of what is considered normal and for my goals, not at all optimal.
Keto - The Weight Loss Wonder
Ready to Try Keto – Here are some tips! -
Whether you have been living the keto way of life for some time or you are just starting out, exploring your options, or interested in learning some more I have some tips that can make your keto transition easier. These are some things I wish I would have known when I started my own keto journey.
Furious and Frustrate? How to eat for Calm?
Pandemic Pandemonium or Pandemic Pacified
It has become apparent that the tension in the air is rising. I have seen more and more videos of individuals losing their cool in what should be a simple conversation. I personally experienced a friend’s frustration at having to wait in line. She just got so frustrated she left the line and went home. When she got home, she was so mad at herself she ate a bag of chips! Things just spiraled from there.
Candida Cleansing In a Crisis
Week One Complete - Entering Week Two - Week one was my transition week. It was the week I slowly cut back on any sugar and simple carbohydrates in my diet and started adding some anti-microbial foods. I am happy to report that I did not have many effects, meaning I didn’t have any migraine headaches, just minor ones or extreme fatigue, just a bit lower energy.
Am I Crazy? Candida Cleansing While Quarantined
Ever Thought Candida Might be Your Problem? - Being stuck in my house, eating (okay, I’m going to admit it) less than 100% nutritious foods, I have been once again forced to come to terms with a flare-up of candida. Have you heard of it?
COVID Is Here! Immune Support Part Two
Are there foods that can Strengthen My Immune System?
Last week we talked about what we needed to watch out for, what we needed to support our immune system with lifestyle-wise. What about the foods we eat? Did you know there are several foods that can support a healthy immune system response and help your body fight a good fight against viruses and bacteria including the presently dreaded COVID-19?
COVID is Here! Is your Immune System Ready?
Do you need to Boost your Immune System? - We are being bombarded with tips on washing hands, wearing masks and protecting ourselves from the outside to prevent the spread of COVID 19. But did you know there are some things you can be doing, while self-isolating, to build your immune system? Some things to help just in case you are exposed to this dangerous virus?
COVID 19, Self-Isolation, Quarantine – How Are You Coping?
How Are You Doing? Really Doing?
It’s been two LONG weeks. Two weeks of working from home, kids home from school, parents attempting to educate their kiddos and maintain some kind of normal. How is everyone doing? Have you had a chance to evaluate how well you and your family are coping? This is a whole lot of change all at one time and now might be the perfect time to take a good look at what kind of coping mechanisms you are using to offset some of the building stress.
Your Kids are Home – What do you feed them?
Are you Struggling to Maintain Weight Loss? Here's Why!
Why maintaining Weight can be HARD!
There is a good deal of preparation that goes into changing your lifestyle and your food choices, maybe even your activities when you start to think about losing weight. How much thought goes into how to maintain that weight loss you worked so hard to achieve? Usually very little. I have personally NEVER heard of a weight-maintenance plan being offered. Well, until now…
Want to Live Longer? Specific Foods to Add as You Age.
Here’s the Specifics on How to Live WELL Longer! - If you are ready to take some specific steps to ensure you are aging as well as you can, nutrition can play a BIG role in your energy levels, how well you digest and assimilate the foods you are eating to ensure your muscles, bones, and body systems are getting what they need so you can perform optimally each day.
Blog Post Archive
- November 2024
- October 2024
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September 2024
- Sep. 30, 2024 A Seasonal Fall Harvest Guide: Eating with the Seasons
- Sep. 23, 2024 Optimizing Cognition, Sleep, and Stress Through Nutrition: A Holistic Approach
- Sep. 9, 2024 Snack Smart: Power Up Your Kids with Nutrient-Packed After-School Fuel
- Sep. 2, 2024 Back to school: The Epic Lunch Struggles Continue!
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August 2024
- Aug. 26, 2024 Fall Back Into Health: 10 Effortless Resets to Reclaim Your Wellness
- Aug. 19, 2024 Understanding Parasite Symptoms: A Holistic Approach and the Reality in North America
- Aug. 5, 2024 Understanding Gut Health: The Key to Overall Wellness
- Aug. 5, 2024 Is a Plant-Based Diet Right for Everyone? Exploring the Benefits of Including Animal Foods
- July 2024
- June 2024
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May 2024
- May 27, 2024 The Power of Mindful Eating: How Enjoying Meals Without Distractions Benefits Mental and Gut Health
- May 20, 2024 Mental Wellness Awareness: Eating for Anxiety
- May 13, 2024 Mindful Eating: Are you Ready to Savor the Flavor of Every Bite?
- May 6, 2024 Overcoming Bloating and Discomfort: Tips for Getting Started
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April 2024
- Apr. 29, 2024 The Power of Anti-Inflammatory Eating: A Guide to Boosting Health and Vitality
- Apr. 22, 2024 Nourish Your Gut with Herbal Tea: Discover the Health Benefits and Top Blends
- Apr. 15, 2024 Time to Spring Clean! Can you do it Toxin Free?
- Apr. 8, 2024 Embracing Spring: Seasonal Eating for Vibrant Gut Health
- Apr. 1, 2024 The Power of Detoxifying Foods: Nourishing Your Body for Optimal Health
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March 2024
- Mar. 25, 2024 Embracing Inclusion Diets: A Shift from Restriction to Abundance
- Mar. 18, 2024 Harnessing the Power of Probiotics and Prebiotics for Gut Health
- Mar. 11, 2024 Exploring the Gut-Lymph Connection: Understanding the Link Between Gut Health and Lymphatic System
- Mar. 4, 2024 Heart-Healthy and Simple Fitness Tips for Beginners
- February 2024
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January 2024
- Jan. 22, 2024 Are you Hungry or Dehydrated? Here are your Winter Hydration Tips!
- Jan. 15, 2024 Winter Wellness: Our Favorite Nutrient-Rich Recipe
- Jan. 8, 2024 Nourishing Resolutions: 2024 Here We Come!!
- December 2023
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November 2023
- Nov. 27, 2023 Unlocking the Cortisol Puzzle: How Chronic Stress Leads to Weight Gain
- Nov. 20, 2023 Gut Health and Giggles: The Importance of Spice in your Life (and your Meals!)
- Nov. 13, 2023 Spreading Kindness Through Holistic Nutrition
- Nov. 6, 2023 Trying to Stay Low Carb? Low on Energy? Here's Why!
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October 2023
- Oct. 30, 2023 Still Scared of Fat? Here's Why you Need it for Stress!
- Oct. 23, 2023 Better For You Than Antacids: Managing an Underactive Stomach Naturally with DGL
- Oct. 16, 2023 How Glutamine Can Help Curb Cravings: A Natural Solution
- Oct. 9, 2023 What Are Your Cravings Telling You?
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August 2023
- Aug. 7, 2023 Hosting the Perfect Healthy Summer BBQ
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July 2023
- Jul. 31, 2023 Unraveling the Beef: Debunking Meat Myths and Separating Fact from Fiction
- Jul. 24, 2023 Fueling Your Summer Road Trip
- Jul. 17, 2023 Mindful Eating for Optimal Digestion
- Jul. 10, 2023 Camp Food Conundrum - Can I Eat Healthy While Camping?
- May 2023
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April 2023
- Apr. 10, 2023 Antioxidant April – The Power of Phytonutrients
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March 2023
- Mar. 6, 2023 Cholesterol – The Good, The Bad, The Awesome?
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February 2023
- Feb. 27, 2023 Do You Eat Away the Winter Blues?
- Feb. 20, 2023 How to Beat the Winter Blues - Recipe Included!
- Feb. 13, 2023 Feel Good February
- Feb. 6, 2023 February Is About Love - What About Self-Love Through Nutrition?
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January 2023
- Jan. 30, 2023 Is it Time To Make a Change? Read This First!
- Jan. 23, 2023 Jumpstart January with a Resolution - Do Resolutions Work?
- Jan. 16, 2023 Dry January – Yea or Nay??
- Jan. 9, 2023 It's January Let's Jump Into Movement
- Jan. 2, 2023 New Year - Resolution or Jumpstart?
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October 2022
- Oct. 10, 2022 Hating Your Current Diet? - Don't Miss This!!
- Oct. 3, 2022 Do You Love the Newest Diet Craze? - Read This!!
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September 2022
- Sep. 26, 2022 Here we Grow Again!!
- Sep. 19, 2022 What is Stress Doing to You?
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February 2022
- Feb. 28, 2022 How Do I get My Kids to Eat Healthier?
- Feb. 22, 2022 February Feelings - How Far Have You Come?
- Feb. 14, 2022 From Our Hearts to yours: Happy Valentine’s Day
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November 2021
- Nov. 22, 2021 Eating Fresh and Local: Modern Hunter-Gathering
- Nov. 15, 2021 The Challenge to Staying Healthy
- Nov. 8, 2021 Are You Making Good Choices?
- Nov. 1, 2021 Should We Change Our Diet With The Seasons?
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May 2021
- May 31, 2021 How to Get your Groove back:
- May 24, 2021 The Leaky Gut Solution - Part Two
- May 17, 2021 Are Your Guts Leaky? Let's Find Out Why!
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March 2021
- Mar. 16, 2021 Tips to Spring Clean Your Body!
- Mar. 1, 2021 How DUMB are your GOALS?
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January 2021
- Jan. 11, 2021 Thriving In Our Winter of Discontent
- Jan. 4, 2021 Reset with Results – Start the New Year Better
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November 2020
- Nov. 30, 2020 Entrepreneurial Energy – How to Generate More!
- Nov. 23, 2020 A New Era – No Shoes is Expanding Again
- September 2020
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August 2020
- Aug. 17, 2020 Motivation – Where oh Where Have You Gone?
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July 2020
- Jul. 27, 2020 Transit Time Talk - Are you Pooping Enough?
- Jul. 20, 2020 Keto - The Weight Loss Wonder
- Jul. 16, 2020 Furious and Frustrate? How to eat for Calm?
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April 2020
- Apr. 27, 2020 Candida Cleansing In a Crisis
- Apr. 20, 2020 Am I Crazy? Candida Cleansing While Quarantined
- Apr. 13, 2020 COVID Is Here! Immune Support Part Two
- Apr. 6, 2020 COVID is Here! Is your Immune System Ready?
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March 2020
- Mar. 31, 2020 COVID 19, Self-Isolation, Quarantine – How Are You Coping?
- Mar. 17, 2020 Your Kids are Home – What do you feed them?
- Mar. 2, 2020 Are you Struggling to Maintain Weight Loss? Here's Why!
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February 2020
- Feb. 24, 2020 Want to Live Longer? Specific Foods to Add as You Age.
- Feb. 18, 2020 Want to Live Longer? Here's What You Need!
- Feb. 10, 2020 Prebiotic vs. Probiotics – Do I need to buy both?
- Feb. 3, 2020 Thirsty? Why not try a Switchel?
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January 2020
- Jan. 27, 2020 Can you see it? Where will you be NEXT January?
- Jan. 13, 2020 No Shoes Nutrition & Practical Nutrition In 2020
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December 2019
- Dec. 30, 2019 Happy New Year!!
- Dec. 16, 2019 Hibiscus – Not Just A Beautiful Flower
- Dec. 9, 2019 Are you Crazy for Keto?
- Dec. 2, 2019 Ginger - The Root That Can Do It All
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November 2019
- Nov. 25, 2019 Are You Ready For The Holiday Food?
- Nov. 18, 2019 Is Your Tongue Telling You Something?
- Nov. 12, 2019 Autophagy – To Eat Thy Self
- Nov. 4, 2019 The Sleep Review – Could I Keep Up?
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October 2019
- Oct. 23, 2019 The Challenge of Sleep – A Sleep Challenge
- Oct. 14, 2019 A Thanksgiving Tribute
- Oct. 7, 2019 From Tummy Trouble to Glorious Guts
- September 2019
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August 2019
- Aug. 26, 2019 It’s Back to School: Time to Make the Lunches
- Aug. 19, 2019 Sauerkraut: Real and Raw
- Aug. 14, 2019 Are you Drinking Too Much Coffee? Find out here!
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July 2019
- Jul. 29, 2019 Is today your day one?
- Jul. 22, 2019 What's Up With Dairy and Wheat?
- Jul. 15, 2019 Bugs in Your Belly?? Read this!
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June 2019
- Jun. 24, 2019 Candida, Here's What You Need To Know.
- Jun. 17, 2019 Are you Dealing With Inflammation?
- Jun. 10, 2019 Is Tracking Your Food A Good Idea?
- Jun. 4, 2019 Ready to get Healthy? Don't know where to start?
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May 2019
- May 27, 2019 Can this Root Rid You of Stress Effects?
- May 20, 2019 Are you Addicted to Sugar? Find Out Today!
- May 13, 2019 Ready to Feel Renewed? More Energy For All!!
- May 6, 2019 Stressed? Adrenal Fatigue Continued...
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April 2019
- Apr. 29, 2019 Are You Tired? Wanna Know Why?
- Apr. 23, 2019 The Sweet Truth about Honey
- Apr. 15, 2019 Alleviate Your Allergies
- Apr. 8, 2019 Muscle Mania!
- Apr. 1, 2019 Sunshine or Bust!
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March 2019
- Mar. 25, 2019 Are you Craving Movement?
- Mar. 18, 2019 Are you Shopping Healthy?
- Mar. 11, 2019 Summer is COMING!! Are you READY??
- Mar. 4, 2019 Does anyone eat together as a family anymore??
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February 2019
- Feb. 25, 2019 The Highs and Lows of Cholesterol – What you should know!
- Feb. 11, 2019 Foods that Can Make You Go Hmmm….
- Feb. 4, 2019 Have You Fallen Off the Wagon??
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January 2019
- Jan. 28, 2019 Healthy Swaps
- Jan. 21, 2019 New Year - New Food
- Jan. 14, 2019 Did You Resolve to the Same Resolution Again this Year?
- Jan. 7, 2019 Thank You - From No Shoes Nutrition
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December 2018
- Dec. 17, 2018 Holiday Stress - Is it Adrenal Fatigue?
- Dec. 10, 2018 Are Your Gifts Sustainable this Season?
- Dec. 3, 2018 Do You Work Shifts? Try These Nutrition Tips!
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November 2018
- Nov. 26, 2018 Hungover? Here’s some Natural Nutrition to Help!
- Nov. 19, 2018 Having Trouble Sleeping? Here's Some Foods To Help!
- Nov. 12, 2018 An Addition to the No Shoes Team
- Nov. 5, 2018 Could your Diet be Making you Stink?
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October 2018
- Oct. 29, 2018 Feel your Feelings to End Emotional Eating
- Oct. 22, 2018 Are you Magnesium Deficient?
- Oct. 15, 2018 How Many Carbs Do I Need?
- Oct. 8, 2018 Are you Allergic or Intolerant?
- Oct. 1, 2018 The Myth of "Fresh" Food
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September 2018
- Sep. 24, 2018 Are you Getting your Gut Bugs?
- Sep. 17, 2018 Phyto whats? In Where? And Why?
- Sep. 10, 2018 Tis The Season!!
- Sep. 3, 2018 Is Your Blood Pressure Rising??
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August 2018
- Aug. 20, 2018 Can Drinking Tea Make you Healthier?
- Aug. 13, 2018 Is Too Much Stress Making You Tired, Hungry and Fat?
- Aug. 6, 2018 The Art of Oil Pulling
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July 2018
- Jul. 30, 2018 Do You Have An "itis"?
- Jul. 23, 2018 12 Steps to Better Health - Start TODAY!!
- Jul. 16, 2018 What's Your Why?
- Jul. 9, 2018 Eat Yeast? Are you Serious?
- Jul. 2, 2018 How Are You Spending Your Calories?
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June 2018
- Jun. 25, 2018 Want More Energy? - 5 Nutrients You Can Add Today!!
- Jun. 18, 2018 Fiber - A BIG BAD F-word!!
- Jun. 11, 2018 Protein and Weight Loss - What you need to Know!
- Jun. 4, 2018 How to Make your DREAM come True!
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May 2018
- May 28, 2018 Bone Broth - Is it worth all the hype?
- May 14, 2018 Love Your Guts - Eat Fermented Foods!
- May 7, 2018 Traditional Diets
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April 2018
- Apr. 30, 2018 Fasting, Is it for You?
- Apr. 23, 2018 Deconstructing Cravings
- Apr. 16, 2018 The Great Vitamin D Debate!!
- Apr. 9, 2018 The Incredible Kale!!
- Apr. 2, 2018 Could it be Adrenal Fatigue?
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March 2018
- Mar. 26, 2018 Can Mindful Eating Change your Health?
- Mar. 19, 2018 Eat Veggies - Kill the Cravings
- Mar. 12, 2018 Seven Ways to Boost Your Brain Power
- Mar. 5, 2018 The Importance of Goals and Having a Vision for Transformation
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February 2018
- Feb. 26, 2018 How to Avoid Exercise Injuries
- Feb. 19, 2018 Exercise and Metabolism
- Feb. 12, 2018 The Benefits of Exercise
- Feb. 5, 2018 Exercise Tips for Busy People
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January 2018
- Jan. 29, 2018 Water
- Jan. 22, 2018 Resolution Check In
- Jan. 15, 2018 Juicing - What's to know?
- Jan. 8, 2018 Cleanses and Detoxes
- Jan. 1, 2018 January 1st - Happy New Year!!
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December 2017
- Dec. 31, 2017 Day Thirty-One - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 30, 2017 Day Thirty - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 30, 2017 Day Twenty-Nine - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 28, 2017 Day Twenty-Eight - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 27, 2017 Day Twenty-Seven - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 26, 2017 Day Twenty-Six - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 25, 2017 Day Twenty-Five - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 24, 2017 Day Twenty-Four - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 23, 2017 Day Twenty-Three - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 22, 2017 Day Twenty-Two - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 21, 2017 Day Twenty-One - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 20, 2017 Day Twenty - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 19, 2017 Day Nineteen - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 18, 2017 Day Eighteen - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 17, 2017 Day Seventeen - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 16, 2017 Day Sixteen - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 15, 2017 Day Fifteen - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 14, 2017 Day Fourteen - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 13, 2017 Day Thirteen - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 12, 2017 Day Twelve - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 11, 2017 Day Eleven - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 10, 2017 Day Ten - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 9, 2017 Day Nine - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 8, 2017 Day Eight - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 7, 2017 Day Seven - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 6, 2017 Day Six - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 5, 2017 Day Five - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 4, 2017 Day Four - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 3, 2017 Day Three - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 2, 2017 Day Two - Holiday Health Challenge
- Dec. 1, 2017 Day One - Holiday Health Challenge
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November 2017
- Nov. 27, 2017 What's all the Hype about Pumpkin Spice
- Nov. 22, 2017 Holiday Health Challenge - Introduction
- Nov. 13, 2017 The Benefits of Raw Chocolate
- Nov. 6, 2017 Christmas Healthy Gift Guide
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October 2017
- Oct. 30, 2017 Why is Everyone Eating Avocados?
- Oct. 24, 2017 Should I Be Buying Organic?
- Oct. 17, 2017 Welcome to My New Website!