Best DYI Mosquito Repellent
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Top Q&A’s for my upcoming book Reclaiming Wellness
Introducing my newest book RECLAIMING WELLNESS: Ancient Wisdom for Your Healthy, Happy, and Beautiful Life, which explores today’s most effective wellness practices — and their multicultural sources — and makes […]
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The 2021 Vegan Foodie Bundle
I’m coming to you today with the most EPIC post you have seen on this blog so far…. Today is the release of the Vegan Foodie Bundle: a curated collection of over […]
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‘Natural’ and ‘Safe” Are Not Always The Same
The use of medicinal plants is increasingly widespread in society. They are used seemingly for anything: from weight loss, to sleep, to stress management. In short, to feel better. But […]
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Homemade Spray To Relieve Muscle And Joint Pain
Aches and pains due to muscle or joint issues? This remedy blend is super fast and easy to make, can be made cold (no need to heat the oils) and […]
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Best Digestive Tea Blend After a Large Meal
Digestion is a complex process that involves many organs in our body. Correct digestion, among other things, is essential for the body to assimilate the necessary nutrients to carry out […]
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5 Plants that Can Strengthen Your Immunity and How To Use Them
People often ask me how seasonal foods and medicinal plants can be an ally to increase their defenses. According to the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) the vitamins and other […]
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Teas In Bulk Versus Tea In Sachets + Which One Is Best?
Before I started researching medicinal plants and studying herbal medicine, I used to drink infusions in ready-made sachets. There are amazing brands and blends on the market, to meet all […]
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5 Aromatic Plants That are Also Medicinal
Do you know the difference between aromatic and medicinal plants? Do not worry, it is a fairly frequent question since, despite the different definitions of medicinal and aromatic plants, many […]
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Five Tropical Fruit with Medicinal Properties
Eating fruit is a healthy habit, so it is important to include it in your daily diet. Are you one of those who consumes fruit every day and you like […]
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5 Natural Oils For Your Summer Skincare
Vegetable oils are precious allies for our health since they have nutritional, antioxidant and protective properties, especially against the elements. Summer is here, which for many is synonymous with vacations, […]
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Control Sugar Cravings Series | 4 herbs that may detox the sugar
Video No 3 of the 3-video series on how to control your sugar cravings is here! Today we will talk about 4 herbs that are believed to help you metabolize […]
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Control Sugar Cravings Series | 4 Herbs That May Help Reduce Blood Sugar
Video No 2 of the 3-video series on how to control your sugar cravings is here! Today we will talk about 4 herbs that may help reduce blood sugar, cleanse […]
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Control Sugar Cravings Series | Apple Cider Vinegar
Welcome to the 3-video series on how to control your sugar cravings! Today we will talk about how amazing apple cider vinegar is for you! Here are the top 4 […]
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How to Instantly Feel Better… without Sugar
We’ve all have felt down and sad from time to time. Often times these feelings are situational: something in your live has made you feel that way temporarily. And other […]
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How To Get Rid of Intestinal Parasites… Naturally
There are home remedies that are prepared with botanicals like peppermint, rue and mugwort, which have anti-parasitic properties, and are very efficient in eliminating parasites and intestinal worms. These can […]
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Herbal Blends for Gallbladder Stones
The presence of gallstones causes symptoms including vomiting, nausea, and pain in the right side of the abdomen or in the back. The size of these stones is variable, and […]
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Try This 3-Step Mental Hack to Help Your Body Heal
This simple hack in 3 parts can help you reduce symptoms and help your body restore balance. First things first, you must listen to your own body!!! Your body is […]
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Heart Health Month 3-Part Series
Hello friend! February is the love month, that one month where we pay attention to our hearts and the love we have to give (and receive). It is also the […]
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Healing Toxic Self Shame
Do you feel like the feelings of self-shame have gone from frequent to overwhelming? Do you exhibit signs of toxic self-shame? Firstly, let’s talk about what I mean by toxic […]
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How to Have Your Best Year Yet
For many, New Year’s resolutions are a “fresh start” with which to set renewed goals for self-improvement. Maybe to save for that new place? Or maybe you want to learn […]
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Puerto Rican ‘Limbers’ Recipe
Have you ever heard of a “limber”? It is the perfect way to cool off during the hot summer months when I was growing up in Puerto Rico. It is […]
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Vegan Quinoa Tots Recipe – Easy Vegan Cookbook
Today’s vegan recipe is an awesome plant-based, healthier version of the popular Tater Tots, featured in “The Friendly Vegan Cookbook” by authors Toni Okamoto and Michelle Cehn. Part of the […]
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Natural Ways To Manage Hemorrhoids
There are some home remedies that can be used to relieve symptoms and cure external hemorrhoids faster, complementing the treatment by the doctor. Some good examples are the sitz bath […]
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Stress Causing Your Blood Pressure to Rise? Try One Of These
Does all the stress of today’s work making your blood pressure rise? The world of herbal medicine has a lot to offer and I wanted to share a bunch of […]
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Real Wellness with NFL star Ricky Williams | Jovanka Ciares
Today I have a really awesome treat. I met Ricky Williams (the ‘Heisman Healer’) a few months ago and loved his commitment to excellence in his career as an NFL […]
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4 Ways to Manage Stomach Reflux and Heartburn
An excellent home remedy for heartburn is to eat 1 toast or 2 crackers, since they absorb the acid that is causing the acidity in the larynx and throat, reducing […]
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Three Ways to Combat Dandruff Naturally
Struggling with dandruff? Many of us do. Dandruff can be caused by a variety of reasons: from poor hygiene and low-quality hair products, to fungal infections, eczema, psoriasis or other […]
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How To Address the Lack of Diversity in the World of Wellness
There is a big diversity gap in the wellness world. If you attend a yoga class in places like New York City, Chicago or Los Angeles, you will see mostly […]
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5 of the Most Powerful Medicinal Plants Backed by Science
Chances are, you have heard of these herbs and how powerful they are. You have heard me talk about them many times or your family or ancestors may have used […]
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How to Manage Sore Throat, Inflammation, Laryngitis and Cough
There are a few ways to calm and relieve a sore throat and persistent cough using natural remedies. People who want to use natural remedies to treat sore throat and […]
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Cooking Spices that EAT FAT and Help You Lose Inches
The best way to ensure your weight loss plan is successful, is to include tasty and satisfying foods in your daily meal plan. It’s just a matter of preparing your […]
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Three Medicinal Mushrooms You Should Know About | The Power of Mushrooms
Three medicinal mushrooms you should know about – the Power of Mushrooms I’ve been learning about and becoming obsessed with mushrooms for the last couple of years. I’m truly in […]
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How Does THIS Help You Lose Weight
We all know that carrying excess weight has health consequences, including increased risk of diabetes, coronary heart disease, and even depression, also, lower self-esteem, aches and pains, etc. For patients […]
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Post Workout Recovery Smoothie
Whether working out at home or at a gym, this is one of my favorite drinks after a workout. I always include the ingredients below in my morning smoothie to […]
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Your Gut Health Questions Answered with Dr Mary Pardee
Today, I have Dr Mary Pardee functional medicine doctor and Naturopathic Medical Doctor specializing in integrative gastroenterology and gut-brain health to some of the most popular questions I hear from […]
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2-Herb Blend To Help You Lose Weight
In these stressful times when we need feel good experiences, it is very common for people to increase the amount of sugar and sugary-converted foods as they trigger the release […]
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Salsa Verde (Chimichurri Sauce) Recipe
Today I have the 2nd video recipe with guest Executive Chef Verite Mazzola, who is teaching us how to make a super easy and extra yummy salsa verde (a take […]
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Awesome Vegan Mexican Dish from La Vida Verde
Today I have a very special recipe feature. It’s a mushroom cocktail from the #vegan cookbook: “La Vida Verde: Plant-Based Mexican Cooking with Authentic Flavor” by @la_yoselin, chef and founder […]
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Vegan Ketogenic Diet Cookbook Interview
Today, I’m interviewing the Authors of the Vegan Ketogenic Diet book, Whitney Lauritsen and Nicole Derseweh. To get the book, https://amzn.to/3aqTzyJ I’ve been curious about a low starch, low simple […]
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Stop Emotional Eating with Hypnosis
Today I have a very special video, talking to my friend and renowned hypnotherapist Grace Smith. After so many of you shared that you are “eating your emotions” and “stress […]
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How To Manage Stress-Induced Diarrhea and Constipation
The stress of today’s world, now compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic can lead to digestive disruption that could manifest in either constipation or diarrhea, among other uncomfortable symptoms. The recurring […]
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Stress Relief Herbal Compress
The stress of the new world we’re living in can be is overwhelming and can cause a reduction in our immunity response. Adding to the risk, is the toll that […]
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Fever Reducing Tea Blend
When trying to bring a fever down, herbal remedies can help cool the body down. The herbs can stimulate the circulatory system, help your body sweat, pushing pathogens out of […]
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Three Oils That Protect your Respiratory System
The US Surgeon General said in an interview last week: “… we would rather prevent disease than treat disease”. The worldwide struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic has made this more […]
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Immunity Boosting Herb-Infused Vinegar
This is an incredibly versatile herb infused vinegar, based on the original recipe made famous by the story of the 4 thieves who, legend has it, during the black plague […]
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Herbal Tonic for the Cold, Flu, Other Respiratory Illnesses
This powerful tonic can be used by people who are perfectly healthy and trying to stay healthy and those with the cold, the flu and other symptoms. If you have […]
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How to Make Hand Sanitizer at Home
In light of the continued spread and worldwide struggle with the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the CDC’s directive to practice social distancing and other guidelines, many of you have asked if […]
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Coronavirus: Can Herbal Medicine Help Protect You?
The coronavirus is wreaking havoc around the world, not just in the health of people but in our psyche and in the world economy as a whole. We don’t know […]
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Easy Sauce Recipe: Black Garlic Sauce
*To get a copy of my cookbook: http://ebookbundle.jovankaciares.com/ For months, I’ve been wanting to create a few video recipes featuring easy-to-make recipes that can dress veggies and salads and make […]
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La Rayia’s: Providing Healthy Meals to Homeless in LA
Today I have a super special video for you. A few months ago, I learned about and visited a new Bodega (little market in Spanish) owned and run by a […]
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Five Chemicals Banned In Europe (Sold in the USA)
Did you know there are toxic food chemicals allowed to be used in the foods you consume and feed your children? And what’s even more shocking if that many other […]
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Five Veggies That Burn Belly Fat
Belly fat, why are you still with me? That’s the question most of us have asked of the little extra round soft stuff in our mid-sections. Belly fat is not […]
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Why losing Weight Is Hard (And What You Can Do About It)
What is the one thing you might be missing that could lead to long term, healthy weight loss. For years, dieters have been told that less calories equal more weight […]
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4 Tips to an Effective Cleanse at Home
Many people find cleanses and detoxes appealing as a way to reaffirm a commitment to healthy eating, especially at the start of a new year. While I certainly understand the […]
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How To Improve Memory with Herbal Blends
How’s your memory? Do you forget people’s names, can’t remember if you turned the stove off, forgot the wallet yet again!? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Memory decline can happen […]
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Vegan Keto Diet – Is it possible? Is It Healthy?
My clients keep asking me about the ketogenic diet and whether it is healthy. More importantly, they (and I) want to know if you can do keto and still follow […]
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Foods and Herbs To Help Manage Earaches
These alternative remedies can be administered alongside necessary antibiotics as additional synergistic treatment. Try one of the following 3 remedies, ideally one at a time. Check out the video below […]
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Upset Tummy Be Gone | How To Soothe Your Tummy
We’ve all been there: a squeezy feeling in the pit of your stomach, and gas bubble that feels trapped and causing pain, a bloated stomach that makes you look 4 […]
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Dark Spot Corrector Trick
Struggling with dark spots on your face, shoulders, arms and back? This is a soothing and repairing remedy for people with dark spots due to hyperpigmentation caused by acne or […]
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Back Acne Herbal Blend
Struggling with back or body acne? Back acne is one of the most annoying skin conditions: most of us don’t notice until it’s become aggressive, it tends to be stubborn […]
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Magnesium Foot Spray for Insomnia
Struggling with sleepless, achy nights? Maybe you wake up in the middle of the night with cramps? Or perhaps you just can’t wind down after an overwhelming day? This super […]
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Herbal Ideas for Hyperactive Children
Children around the world seem to be getting diagnosed more and more with hyperactivity and impulsivity. It’s estimated that 6.4 million children have been diagnosed with ADHD in the U.S. […]
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Improve Menstrual Cramps
Each month, the lining of a woman’s uterus produces chemicals called prostaglandins, which help the muscles of the uterus to contract and expel tissue and fluids during menstruation.
If the levels of prostaglandins rise a lot, they cause strong contractions of the uterine muscle which are called pains, menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea.
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The Poopy Fish Tank – Dr Romeo, Part II
Dr Romeo (founder and CEO of Roots Nutrition) – www.RootsNutrition.com sat to chat a few days ago and I had such a great time learning and sharing healthy truth bombs […]
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The Poopy Fish Tank | Interview with Dr Romeo
A few months ago, I met the owner of a supplement company that specializes in green powders and other herbal blends for detox, cleansing, reducing inflammation and restoring balance in […]
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Get Rid Of Canker Sores
The inside of the mouth is lined with a delicate mucus. Canker sores or aphthous ulcers are a type of sore that occur in said mucosa, and they differ from […]
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Whiter Teeth At Home In 5 Minutes A Day
You love teas and herbal remedies as much as I do… but after months of drinking teas, coffee and other drinks, your teeth are looking a bit yellowish… what do […]
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Copper Vessel Water Benefits
Storing water in a copper vessel creates a natural purification process. It can kill all the microorganisms, molds, fungi, algae and bacteria, present in the water that could be harmful […]
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Wellness Plan for Psoriasis
Western medicine is not clear about what causes psoriasis. In the word of alternative treatment, it is believed that a weakened immunity, unhealthy gut and poor nutrition can increase the chances of developing or exacerbating this condition.
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10 Rules to Live By
Have you ever been curious, really curious, about the rules, traditions and dogmas you follow? Have you ever take time to analyze or think through some of the “rules” given to you by your school, your parents, your religion, your society? Do these rules work for you?
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Herbal Plan For Dry Persistent Cough
I’ve had a cough for 8 straight weeks! Got a cold 2 months ago and the silly cough stayed and stayed. 8 weeks later, I was freaking out, not knowing […]
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Endometriosis Pain Management
Struggling with endometriosis pain? There’s much you can do. First of, check out the video below for details, then check out the notes below the video. Here are the foods […]
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Treat Sunburn at Home
Sunburn! Can happen at any time in the year and regardless of whether you’re at the beach, at a picnic, climbing Machu Pichu or skiing. They are never fun and […]
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Herbs that Help Manage PMS
90% of women report having painful menstrual cramps from time to time. In parts of the world, women use fennel seeds to relieve cramps and pain during menses. In studies […]
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Natural Herbal Blend for Chronic Pain
Medical and recreational cannabis is all the rage today and for good reason. When it come to treating and managing chronic pain cannabis is considered one of the most effective […]
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A Time of Rest and Contemplation: Thanksgiving 2018
Most of my family doesn’t celebrate or observe this weekend in the traditional way. Instead, we use it as a time for remembrance, rest and contemplation. And a chance to […]
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Herbal Preparation for Mood Swings
Mood swings are a normal part of life. Temporary ups and downs in your state of mind are not that uncommon and should not be a cause for concern, unless […]
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Fever Blister / Cold Sores Herbal Blend Suggestions
Have a fever blister? Those nasty, painful, ugly things you sometimes get on your lips, nose or even in your eyes (yikes)! The herbal world has a ton of alternatives […]
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Better than a XANAX… to help you RELAX & Good Sleep
These 2 substances can help you relax, reduce anxiety and sleep better without creating dependency or addiction. What am I talking about? Melatonin and Valerian root. Check out this video […]
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THIS will kill a cold in a FLASH | Dragon’s Breath
Got a nasty call that lingers for days and days? Not feeling any better after a week?! Try this remedy when you have a lingering cold with chest congestion and […]
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5 Tips To Stay Healthy When Stress Is High
Let’s say you’re traveling, working crazy hours or overwhelmed with school. You’re running in a million direction and can’t really pay attention to your diet or your routine. What to […]
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Food Poisoning? Try these 5 Tips At Home
Food poisoning is the worst! We’ve all been there: food is tasty but perhaps a little greasy and after a great now out things take a turn for the worse. […]
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Hypnosis for Weight Loss and MORE
Do you know hypnosis? No, not the silly comedic skits you may have seen at college or the scary (and deeply untrue) thing that caused Chris to drop to the […]
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Produce Market Visit
Today, my friend Raul and I went to a produce market to get fruit and veggies at dirty cheap prices…. No, not a farmer’s market. This is an outdoor produce […]
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Vegan Restaurant Outing
I went with my friend and fellow #vegan, Raul Ramirez, of VR Vegan to this super yummy Ethiopian Restaurant right on the heart of LA. It had been well over […]
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5 Surprising Reasons why I use Apple Cider Vinegar all the Time (And The Best Way To Take It)
Yes, we all know how amazing apple cider vinegar is but do you know how good? Here are the top 5 reasons why I take it all the time and […]
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How to Manage Gum Disease At Home
What are the best remedies to help maintain teeth and gum health, control gum disease, gingivitis, gum inflammation, bad breath, etc.? Here are 5 amazing ways I use to keep […]
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6 Sugar Craving Hacks
Today, most of us struggle with sugar cravings and more than a few of us are downright sugar addicted! So what to do? While there are a dozen options I […]
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Detox Oil Massage (Abhyanga)
An Abhyanga Massage is a warm oil, self-administered massage that helps balance your physical constitution, moisturize the skin, helps the skin to release toxins, and is known to help tone […]
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How Acupuncture Can Help Your Chronic Pain
Today I have such a treat! My friend, amazing vegan and acupuncturist / Chinese medicine man Raul Ramirez is here to show you how acupuncture can help reduce tension and […]
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Your Best Skin Ever with this Eczema Salve
When dealing with eczema and any other inflammatory auto-immune condition, starting with the diet and supplementation could be critical. My clients with eczema are always advised by their doctors to […]
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Stay Healthy While Traveling | My Top 5 Travel Essential Products
I love travel! Visiting new places, learning about new cultures, people, ways of living. I especially love trying the local foods. Even as a vegan, I rarely run out of […]
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Herbal Blend That Fights Stress, Fatigue and Burnout
Stress and metabolism play a significant role in the process of cleansing, weight loss, disease prevention and keeping your body strong and healthy. Your immune function, your ability to absorb […]
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Cure-All Lentil Soup from Sweet Potato Soul
Today’s blog is a super awesome vegan recipe from my dear friend Jenné Claiborne’s new book Sweet Potato Soul. I love soups so decided to make one of the soups […]
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How To Get Rid Of Dark Circles Under Your Eyes
Suffering from dark circles under your eyes? You’re not alone. Millions of men and women suffer from them on a daily basis. The reasons are as numerous as there are […]
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Home Made Colon Cleanse
At any point in the year, a homemade colon cleanse can be very helpful to help flush out some of the toxins in your body. These toxins can be a […]
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Coaching Session And Colitis Herbal Blends with Vince Lia
Today I’m featuring a new client, a friend, who also happens to be a great wellness warrior and vegan YouTuber… Vince Lia! Vince mentioned that he was struggling with colitis […]
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UTI prevention: Uqora’s founder explains how to cover your bases
A few weeks ago, I met Jenna Ryan, a wellness advocate and entrepreneur who had such a relevant and poignant story, I asked her if she could share it here […]
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6 Perfect Home Diarrhea Herbal Preparations
Diarrhea is the watery or loose stools that happen three or more times a day. It is important to note that diarrhea is not a disease but a symptom of […]
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Pink Eye (Conjuntivitis) Suggestions
Suffering from pink eye? Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis is a rather uncomfortable infection that looks pretty nasty, although it’s fairly harmless. Most of us have had it (or […]
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An Herbal Flu Blend You’ve Never Heard of Before
Suffering from the flu? Don’t want to take the flu shot (your personal reasons are personal)? Or just got a nasty cold and just want to shorten it as much […]
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3 Teas That Can Improve Your Focus and Memory… WITHOUT CAFFEINE
When people ask me about what to take to stay alert without the caffeine, I always go to these 3 herbs. They are popular today, most people have either heard […]
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7 Herbs To Detox During Fall
Autumn is the best time of the year to cleanse your body of unwanted toxins and get rid of the excess waste that may be keeping you feeling slow and […]
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Herbs to Ease Heartburn, GERD and Acid Reflux
Have you ever suffered from that awful burning sensation at the top of your stomach? Or what about stomach pain, stinging sensation in the throat and chest, and persistent throat […]
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Wonder Woman Smoothie (With Power Herbs)
This is my favorite “Wonder Woman” smoothie! This smoothie will make you feel like a true wonder woman because it includes my favorite herbal blend, the Athena Woman’s Blend! I […]
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Learn To Poo The Right Way
How are your bathroom trips? If you suffer from too much gas, bloating, indigestion, constipation or any other digestive issues, chances are there’s just too much “poo” or debris in […]
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Top 5 Herbs that Help Digestion
In my experience as an herbalist and a patient suffering from fibroids and endometriosis, I’ve found that, creating a balanced environment in your gut can allow your hormonal system to work a bit more efficiently and eventually reduce pain and discomfort until your body returns to a balanced state.
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Favorite Herbs For Sleeplessness And/Or Low-Level Anxiety
On this video, I show you my go to “hacks” and a few herbs (including an awesome, yet simple remedy) to help your mind and body relax and manage your sleeplessness and low level anxiety.
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Herbal Tonic for Feminine Health
Regardless of where you are in your life: early 20’s and enjoying singlehood, perhaps ready to conceive, struggling with hormonal issues, have absolutely no sex drive, dealing with pre menopause or menopause, just to name a few, this female tonic herb will help you for sure!
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7 Principles to Health and Wealth as a Business Woman
You’re a woman entrepreneur that feels like you need to split in 3 to get things done. And too often you’re overwhelmed and exhausted. You know your body can be better and that you need to do something but don’t know what, when or how.
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“Magic” Herb that kills STRESS + Ashwagandha
This little marble is called Ashwagandha and the people in India and those in the West who follow Ayurveda, have known about its amazing properties for decades.
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Best DYI Mosquito Repellent
Fortunately there are natural alternatives to the toxic and chemical laden commercial mosquito repellents. Today’s video will show you one of my favorites (and one that my family in Puerto Rico uses regularly)
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How To Curb Late Night Binging
You’ve done everything you can and you still have those pesky cravings. How to curb them? This video will show you what I do to help me not un-do my healthy day!
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The Secret to Being “Holistically Slim”
The process of slimming down starts in our minds and soul. It begins with a realization that our bodies deserve to be treated like luxury vehicles, like 5-star hotels. Very […]
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Easiest and Best Skin Scrub Ever
This is one of my favorite and easiest body scrubs you’ll ever seen. It will leave your skin looking and feeling ah-mazing.
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What a Health Coach Eats, Winter Edition
I often get asked what I eat in a day and the answer to that question is “it depends”. I eat differently in winter than in summer. Here’s what I’m eating during the colder winter months!
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Sore Throat/Laryngitis? You Need THESE!
On today’s video I’m sharing my tips for relieving the pain, clearing the phlegm and getting your voice back to pronto!
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7 Tips To Avoid The Winter Blues
On today’s video, I’m offering some herbal remedies and holistic approaches to help relief the winter blues that may also help you manage the symptoms of SAD.
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How To Manage Occasional Diarrhea
The reasons why we suffer from diarrhea as far and wide, from bacterial infection to serious autoimmune disorders. Whatever the reasons behind your loose and watery stools, one of these natural remedies might be able to help.
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Gluten Free Open Avocado Toast
One of my favorite snacks, light lunches or even dinners is a simple open avocado toast on gluten free bread. This ridiculously simple dish has just 3 ingredients, takes 5 mins to prepare and has over 10 grams of protein.
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Is Leaky Gut Caused by Grains?
Vegetarian or Vegan and with Food sensitivities? Listen on! So much has been said about grains causing leaky gut. Is it true? Why are we suffering from leaky gut and other gut problems when people have been eating grains for thousands of years {seemingly} without issues.
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Blackberry Coconut Lime Popsicles
I love this little recipe, perfect for hot summer days but also fun if you have a sweet tooth and want to satisfy it without un-doing a great day full […]
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Essential Oils for Digestive Health
Essential oils are very effective because they provide fast-acting results, such as symptom relief and antimicrobial effects.
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How Detox Can Help Your Digestion
Much has and can be said about detox and its benefits for overall health. But can it help you with your tummy troubles? I believe so and here’s how.
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Over Eating And Feeling Miserable? Use these!
This is a little recipe I take with me everywhere I travel and have at home for those days when I overeat and/or eat away from home, meaning we might be eating things I normally avoid.
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The ONE Thing That Helped Me Heal From IBS
The most common uses of glutamine pare to lose weight fast, burn fat and build muscle. But we now also know that this powerful animo acid is very helpful in treating leaky gut and improving my symptoms of IBS.
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4 Easy Ways To Heal Your Gut
Did you know that the function of your immune system, the state of your mental health, the pain or lack thereof in your joints, and even whether or not you have seasonal allergies can all be determined by one thing?
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Restore Gut Health with This ONE ingredient
Have you heard of Reishi mushroom? You may not want to toss your next salad with some reishi mushrooms (yeah, they are really bitter), but when you hear what all this little ‘shroom can do, you may decide to add it to your supplement regiment!
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DIY Digestive Blend For All Body Types
So you’ve been farting stinky bombs for days. Maybe even haven’t popped properly or feel like you should poop a bigger one but it hasn’t come. What to do?
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Can Meditation Cure Racism?
Kara Dansky proposes something that some people may consider controversial: meditation to address and move away from racism. Is it possible?
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Wellness Smackdown Live in NYC
The first ever Wellness Smackdown Live Event is here. I’m beyond excited, humbled and honored to bring this labor of love to you! So here are the details: The EVENT […]
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Vegan Raw Chocolate Mousse
Here’s another awesome vegan recipe that is filled with antioxidants and micronutrients and none of the bad stuff in commercial chocolates.
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Immune Boosting Herbs
Check out this video of herbs and supplements that have drawn attention from researchers for their immunity protecting properties!
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Chia Pudding Parfait
This ridiculously easy and simple recipe is one I do 2-3x per week. So I wanted to share here with you my high protein chia pudding parfait! Check out the recipe in the video
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What’s The Daniel Diet
Have you heard of the Daniel Diet? It is based on the book of Daniel on the bible, which is often credited as the ancient foundation for a plant-based diet. On Chapter 10, the book describes the vegan fast the Prophet Daniel followed: “I ate no delicacies, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.”
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Raw Cacao Energy Balls
These are so easy and so amazing for you I had to share here! I make these when I’m running out of superfoods, to kind of use them all and the make a big shopping run and get all the new batch of fresh, new supplements. Get the recipe on this video!
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My Diet Is Better Than Yours + Elimination Recap
Thank you so much for tuning in to ABC’s MY DIET IS BETTER THAN YOURS. It was an incredible experience and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. As you probably […]
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New ABC Show “My Diet Is Better Than Yours” Hosted by Shaun T & Starring Jovanka Ciares!
AH-MAZING NEWS! I’ll be starting along with 4 other celebrity trainers and Shaun T of Insanity Workouts on a new show that will air on ABC prime time. The show, called “My […]
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How To Improve Your Vision Naturally
Triphala is an ayurvedic herbal formula that comes in pills and powders and it’s used to support digestion, maintain regularity, assist natural internal cleansing and nourishing the entire body.
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Benefits Of Moringa
Have you heard of Moringa? Is the new IT girl in the world of super foods!
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Home Remedies For Acid Reflux
Have your suffered from acid reflux? The diaphragm helps keep acid in your stomach but sometimes, some of the acids that help break down food during digestion can trickle up, moving to the esophagus and causing symptoms like…
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Home Remedies For Bad Breath (Halitosis Cure)
Halitosis can be caused by a number of conditions in the gut or even beyond. My first suggestion is to go to your doctor and make sure you don’t have parasites, ulcers, IBS or any other condition that may be exacerbating this issue.
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What Does It Mean When You Crave Salt (And How To Stop It)
Do you feel like you crave salt regularly? Think you eat way too may salty foods? Or maybe not enough? Yes, eating too much salt is bad, but eating too little is bad too. Salt is necessary to control the balance of body fluids, provide vital trace minerals and is crucial for growth and reproduction. So do you have cravings?
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How To Keep Your Body Healthy During Fall/Winter
Here are some of the easy steps you can take in the next few days to prepare your body for the harsh winter, prevent diseases and staying strong and happy.
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Simple Hummus Recipe + Vegan
This week, I’m doing a collaboration with chef Jenne Claiborne and she is going to show you how to make the yummiest, quickest, prettiest, easiest beet hummus there is!
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Vegan Mushroom Risotto Recipe
Do you like to eat healthy and enjoy recipes that are fun and tasty but hate the fact that many yummy recipes are covered in cheese and other not-so-healthy ingredients?’
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Best Way To Flavor Water
My herbal professor used to say never drink water alone, add herbs to get all the benefits and healing properties of the herbs. Perfect way to kill 2 birds with 1 stone. Here are the favorite things I add to my water every day.
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Tips to reduce sugar cravings Part 2
In the previous video we spoke about sugar addiction and how you can get rid of it. I wanted to create a second video to give you even more tips to finally get rid of sugar in your life.
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This is dubbed the SWEET POISON
Being addicted to sugar is a biological disorder, driven by hormones and neurotransmitters that take you to need more and more sugar and take you to eat in excess uncontrollably. This is the reason why almost 70% of Americans and 40 percent of children are overweight.
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How To Use Palo Santo To Cleanse Your Space
Many years ago in my native Puerto Rico, I discovered a wonderful bark that has been used for centuries in South America for its energetically cleansing and healing properties and now it’s becoming more and more popular in the rest of the world: Palo Santo (Spanish for Holy Wood).
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International Left-Handers Day
It’s International Left-Handers Day 2015. I’m kinda proud of being left handed but life wasn’t as easy for lefties in the past as it may be now.
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Smoothie Recipes For Weight Loss
This is one of the easiest smoothie recipes for weight loss. But it can be done as a juice or a smoothie (retaining the fiber). It’s a truly awesome recipe to help you burn fat from around the belly, increase your metabolism and lose weight.
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Best Natural Sugar Substitute
This new sugar option who is a great natural sugar substitute is also one of the best sugars for diabetic people. Diabetic patients can use this sugar for many reasons. But first, let me show you what it is!
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Home Remedy For Yeast Infections
This video is for the ladies in my life (sorry guys) who have suffered from pesky and sometimes painful yeast infections. If you are a woman, chances are you have or will have a yeast infection at least once in your lifetime. I’ll show you the home remedies for yeast infection that helped me.
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How To Support Someone With Depression
How to support someone with depression? There’s a lot being said about people who suffer from it and how to get help but I feel like not a lot is being said or expressed by those who have a loved one that suffers from depression.
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How Constellation Therapy Can Affect Your Weight, Health And Happiness
There’s a unique type of detox (or cleanse) work that is more energetic and has to do with family dynamics. Your relationship with your family can affect your weight, health and happiness. I’ve interviewed here a Familiy Constellation facilitator and therapist to learn a bit more about this powerful type of work.
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The Power Of Words
Every day for a month I said negative and demeaning words to what I called the “bad apple”. Things like “you’re nasty, fat and ugly. You’re stupid and incapable. You can’t do anything right. Why do you even try! You suck and I hate you”.
The other half, the “good apple” heard beautiful words of encouragement. I told her things like: “you are so smart, amazing, sweet and gentle. You are amazing and I am in awe of you, you are the best, I love you”. The first 7-10 days not much was happening… but then things started to change.
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Home-Made Candida Treatment
This home-made candida treatment is my go-to remedy to get rid of the symptoms of candida in a flash. An anti candida diet is key to control candida overgrowth but this video will show you one of the best home remedies for candida I’ve seen. Hope it helps!
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Foods That Detox Every Time You Eat Them
Check out These amazing foods that detox your body every time to eat them. No need for cleanses and juices. Just add these foods that naturally detox to your diet and you’ll help out your natural detox channels.
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Food Allergy Elimination Diet
Ever wonder how to do a food allergy elimination diet? IF you are having food allergies or intolerances, you might want to eliminate certain foods from your diet for a few weeks, allow your body to heal and then slowly re-introduce foods to help you learn what helps and what doesn’t.
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How To Become Vegetarian or Vegan
Interested in a transition to vegetarian or vegan? Overwhelmed about the prospect? Here are my tips on how to become vegan without feeling deprived!
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The Blue Zones Project Review
Have you heard of the Blue Zones? A guy named Dan Buettner started following people in certain pockets of the world to live well into their 80’s and 90’s with […]
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How To De-Fart Your Veggies
This simple trick will help you enjoy foods like broccoli and beans without the gas and bloating. Learn how to “de-fart” your vegetables here!
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Best Natural Hair Mask
People ask me all the time how do I keep my hair strong, healthy and shiny even when it’s processed and straightened.
Well, the secret is out on this video! Here’s the secret hair mask I’ve been using for years!
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How To Prevent Premature Aging Naturally
Science has discovered the true underlying cause of disease: free radicals. Avoiding the damage caused by inflammation, acidity and free radicals can be as simply as keeping these 2 foods and ingredients out of your diet.
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Natural Products Expo 2015 Highlights
Last weekend I traveled to the Anaheim convention center to check out one of the largest natural foods expo in the word, Natural Products Expo West. Check out the new trends in healthy options, plant-based foods, supplements and clean, conscious living.
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Tips To Improve Your Nutrition
March is National Nutrition Month so this video celebrates how important nutrition is in our lives.
Here are 5 ways to celebrate and help you make better nutrition choices.
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Vegan Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
You can have healthy, home-made soup in just 20 minutes. Very easy, quick and totally yummy vegan butternut squash soup.
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Wonderful Vegan Recipes – GET THE BOOK!!!
Cook! Easy Recipes For The Busy Wellness Warrior Cookbook with healthy, hearty and delicious plant-based dishes for those busy people who want to get healthier, have renewed energy, gorgeous skin […]
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The Ultimate Food-Based Detox. – GET THE BOOK!!!
Cleanse! The 3-Week Ultimate Detox Challenge The Cleanse! 3-week Ultimate Detox Diet is not quite a diet but rather a start-up guide to a lifestyle that promotes a nutrition regimen […]
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This is the WORST protein powder EVER! – WHEY
Do you even know where Whey comes from? It’s a byproduct of milk that is produced during the cheese making process. By definition, it is the waste of the cheese processing industry. It is a very popular supplement that many doctors consider toxic! So what is it and why is it bad for you?!
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How To Practice Self Love
Today, I want you acknowledge and honor your needs and feelings and practice some kindness and compassion with yourself. You can try some of these 5 different ideas on the video below.
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Your Favorite Smoothies Are Making You Fat!
Smoothies are all the rage and with good reason and you want to use them also to detox or lose weight and you may have been doing them for a while for nothing seems any different!
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3 Day Winter Detox (Vegan & Food Based) – Day 3
During winter, it is very hard to do a juice only or smoothie or raw foods cleanse. Your body craves warming foods that are grounding, nurturing and comforting. We could still boost our detox channels with a food-based winter detox. Here’s how to do it.
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3 Day Winter Detox (Vegan & Food Based) – Day 2
During winter, it is very hard to do a juice only or smoothie or raw foods cleanse. Your body craves warming foods that are grounding, nurturing and comforting. We could still boost our detox channels with a food-based winter detox. Here’s how to do it.
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3 Day Winter Detox (Vegan & Food Based) – Day 1
During winter, it is very hard to do a juice only or smoothie or raw foods cleanse. Your body craves warming foods that are grounding, nurturing and comforting. We could still boost our detox channels with a food-based winter detox. Here’s how to do it.
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What Is SHILAJIT And How It Can Help You!
I had abdominal surgery a few months ago to remove benign (but pesky) tumors in my uterus (also known as fibroids). I’ve been using a few alternative treatments to help me recover faster and more effectively. Taking Shilajit was one of the main things I used to manage pain and reduce the inflammation associated with major surgery.
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The Best Of All Yoga Breathing Exercises
Also known as alternate nostril breathing, this is a wonderful practice that you learn in yoga classes and all. This video will show you how.
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What Your Poop Says About You
This video will show you the types of poo that you and me have all done and the one tea remedy that helps me get rid of long term constipation in a flash!
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Review Of The Most Common Natural Remedies For Constipation
We are all highly constipated, it’s true. While this is a billion dollar industry, someone we are still confused about which of the most popular remedies are the most effective. So I’ve decided to look at the top 5 most popular ones in terms of use and give you my take on each of them.