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Ginger has long been a staple in Southeast Asian cuisine and has been making inroads into American diets. Though many know ginger as a way to add a spicy kick to any meal or drink, it is more than just a flavor add-in. There’s a long history of using this underground stem (not a root) …

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Our compassion and wisdom often expand as we age. And so does our health challenges. Over 90% of older adults have at least one chronic condition. Additionally, 75% (at least) have more than one. Consequently, these numbers are higher for women than men. Natural changes like family medical history and menopause play a part, but …

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Pomegranates can help with menopause Pomegranates are known to be of help for fertility due to the resemblance of women’s ovaries.  They not only look like ovaries; they produce the same hormones. If you look at an opened pomegranate you can see the likeness of an ovary and its eggs.  Pomegranates can provide the same …

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There are many kinds of stresses that we experience in life ranging from the everyday slight stresses to the more severe. Menopause and perimenopause can cause stress to be a prominent experience in a woman’s life. This stress can affect the way you act and think. It can also lead to sleep problems, headaches, difficulty …

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COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, can cause lung complications such as pneumonia and, in the most severe cases, acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS.Sepsis occurs when an infection reaches, and spreads through, the bloodstream, causing tissue damage everywhere it goes. Sepsis, even when survived, can leave a patient with lasting damage to the lungs …

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Inflammation-Soothing (147 calories) 1 pear ½ fennel bulb 1 thin slice of ginger or ¼ tsp. of powdered ginger 1 cup packed spinach or kale ½med size cucumber ½ cup of water 1 tsp. hempseed OR your preferred nut butter. In a blender, blend until smoothie   Protein Packed Smoothie (500 calories) 1 cup kale …

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Ingredients Chopped spinach Fresh Cod Fish ½ tsp. olive oil ¾ cup of water or veggie broth Mc Cormack Perfect Pepper Blend Directions Place spinach and cod in a pan Add olive oil water/veggie broth Cook until fish is fluffy (about 5 minutes) Sprinkle Perfect Pepper Blend on top Done!

Ingredients Collard Greens Red, Yellow, Green and Orange Peppers Onion Garlic Olive Oil Veggie Broth Salt and Pepper to taste/ optional Directions Sauté peppers, onion, garlic in a large pot. When done set it aside. In the same lager pot add the veggie broth and collard greens. Add salt and pepper. Cook Collard Greens until …

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Ingredients: Brussel Sprouts Butternut Squash Red Onion Cinnamon Stick Powder Cinnamon Pineapple Juice Coconut Oil Instructions: In a large bowl cut brussels in half, squash into bite size pieces and add slices of red onion. Lightly coat vegetables with the coconut oil. Sprinkle cinnamon and pour on pineapple juice. Combine well Transfer into a baking …

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Ingredients Your favorite fish Old Bay Seasoning Olive oil Directions Heat oven to broil Coat fish with seasonings and olive oil Place fish in a pan. Place pan in the broiler part of oven. Bake on each side until golden brown About 5-7 minutes on each side Done!

Garlic Grapefruit Beets Carrots Green tea Dark Green Vegetables Cabbage Avocado Quinoa Green Apples Olive Oil Flaxseed Oil Whole grains Lemon Lime Walnuts, Nuts and Seeds Turmeric Coconut Oil, coconut Water Lean Protein

Ingredients 1 tbsp. Olive oil 1 clove of garlic 1 container of olive medley (drain) 1 sprig of rosemary 1 Jalapeno pepper 2-3 lemon slices Directions Heat the olive oil in a heavy Skillet on med. Heat and sauté garlic 1 min. Add the olives, rosemary jalapeno and lemon slices. Cook until heated through and …

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My blog post will focus on topics related to detoxing, juicing, sugar and salt cravings so that my followers can create a sustainable healthy lifestyle. The juice from the Aloe Vera plant is a wonderful detox, performing a variety of medicinal purposes which include aiding with digestion, inhibiting the growth of bacteria, and treating skin …

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Reader’s Digest-“The average American consumes almost quadruple the recommended daily intake of sugar.” “Sugar has infiltrated so much of our modern food supply that you’ll find it in healthy cereal, savory salad dressing, and yogurt.” There are many benefits to reducing or removing sugar from your diet. Reducing sugar intake- The American Heart Association Remove …

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Juicing fruits and vegetables provides many health benefits. Juicing is a great way to get nutrients into your body from the fruits or vegetables that you may not normally include in your diet.  When juicing, you do retain most of the vitamins, minerals and plant chemicals (phytonutrients) that are found in the whole versions of …

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You need salt. Not only does salt control your fluid balance, it also supports your muscles and nerves.  When we eat too much sodium, our bodies become unbalanced. Too much salt is linked to health problems such as high blood pressure and osteoporosis. Too much salt can also cause autoimmune disease. But why do we …

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I am a Health Coach that help women who are going through menopause. If you are dealing with weight gain, hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings or any other symptoms I want to hear from you. I know that these symptoms can feel like a a living HELL! I also, know that you can find …

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Benefits of Detoxing & Detox Smoothies Detox is a period in which one abstains from toxic and unhealthy food, drinks, and other substances.  Here are some reasons to detox-Dr. Mark Hyman You feel like crap. You wake up feeling less than vital, vibrant, and alive. You can’t lose weight and keep it off. You have …

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