Just when you were gearing up to go to the beach for some summer fun, a new public warning is out, complete with purple flags, concerning sea lice, which also goes by the lovely nick name “Sunbathers Eruption.” This one’s going to irritate you. Literally. If you’re heading to Pensacola or anywhere in Northwest Florida,…
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As if we need another reason to love the newest royal couple, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the beloved Prince Harry and Meghan have joined their royal forces to shed light on the issue of menstrual hygiene. That might seem like a taboo subject for HRH Harry and The Duchess, but that’s exactly why…
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In the last post, we talked about all the yummy goodness that summer has to offer us in the form of culinary bliss. Now though, we’re going to expose some of the” yum” that is masquerading as “goodness”. It probably won’t surprise you. White breads, pastas, and pizza. All usually made from wheat which has…
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You know what one of the best things about summer is? Longer days with more sunlight for added vitamin D? Yes. Relaxing by the pool or being in the pool, playing with your kids or grandkids? Indeed! Being on vacation and making memories that will last a lifetime? Absolutely! But, you know what is present…
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In the last blog, we talked about why juice cleanses aren’t the smartest way to lose weight. In this post, we’ll look at how they’re also not a good choice for detoxing. Put simply, if you’re only drinking juice, you’re overloading your body with sugar. Yes, it’s natural sugar, but even natural sugar isn’t awesome…
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As we head into summer, there will be lots of well-meaning people, who are serious about their health, that will be doing something that could be seriously dangerous… Juice cleanses. Juice cleanses dangerous? Well, yes. Juice isn’t dangerous for you. Especially if it’s real and not full of sugars and additives. But If juice is…
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This is not going to surprise you. It’s also not going to be good news. At least, not to those who are addicted to sugar. And, let’s face it, most of America is addicted. In fact, sugar is America’s #1 drug of choice, with Americans consuming, on average, about 20 teaspoons, or 80 grams, of…
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The thyroid is an immensely vital hormonal gland that plays a major role in the metabolism, growth, and maturation of the human body. It’s part of an intricate network of glands called the endocrine system. It helps to regulate many body functions by constantly and steadily releasing hormones into the bloodstream. The thyroid gland is…
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Vitamin D is a big deal. I need it. You need it. We all need it. It’s one of the reasons God gave us the sun… But more on that in a minute. First let’s talk about some staggering statistics. Vitamin D deficiency is the most common medical condition worldwide, affecting about 90% of the global population?…
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Let’s start with the basics: Depression is real. It’s not a form of sadness. It doesn’t come and go quickly (by definition, that’s not depression). It’s not something you can “get over.” People who suffer from depression need help, love, and understanding. Some of them also need medication. Antidepressants have been a hot topic for years.…
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