Healthy Living Blog

Christmas: Weeping or Unspeakable Joy?

  Merry Christmas everyone! For some it is very Merry, for others it is a VERY sad time due to losses in their life. I try and think about this and remember that for some that have lost loved ones…

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Bad day or a day of learning?

  Have you ever had a bad day? Not a day that everything turned bad but maybe a day that all of your relationships with people went sour? This was my day today! By the end of the day, it…

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Cleaning Stainless Steel Appliances

It’s that time of year to have LOTS of company. We are cleaning our homes for the holidays! I like to clean using natural ingredients. I believe that stay-at-home mom’s are at HIGH risk of cancer due to the fact…

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Qualities of Lavender

  Lavender is known for its calming ability. When the essential oil is diffused it may help one relax. It has been known to soothe itchy skin when used topically. Lavender may help soothe a tummy. It may also ease…

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DIY deodorant

  Ever thought about making your own deodorant? Deodorants with antiperspirant have been linked to breast cancer. Aluminum in deodorant has been linked to Alzheimers. Making your own deodorant only takes a few short minutes and you can have peace…

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Choose Life over Depression

Choosing life is a choice and can be hard when we are dealing with struggles. A lot of times we go through depression. Depression is an emotion that God gives us to help show us that something is wrong. Depression…

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What is this Fruit?

    Dragon Fruit is an amazing exotic fruit that is found in SouthEast Asia and South America. This fruit is often referred to as Pitaya. It is pink and white, or yellow and white, or pink and pink in…

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Fitness

Fitness is the ability of the whole body working together to the highest level possible. When we think of exercise we think of Cardiovascular, Muscular Strength, Flexibility etc. Since heart disease is the #1 killer in the U.S. we need…

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Rest & Sleep

Rest & Sleep How do you rest? My idea of relaxation and rest is to take a warm bath with Epsom Salt and essential oils, read a book, go for a walk. What relaxes you? We all need to rejuvenate…

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Physical Health

When we think of our physical health, we think of how we look on the outside. This is tricky because I have always looked “thin”. Thin doesn’t mean healthy! I know plenty of people that have been thin and also…

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