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Natural remedies for seasonal allergies

If you suffer from hay fever and allergies like I do, I think you’ll find some interesting information in today’s post. I’ve had seasonal allergies ever since I was little. I still remember going to the allergist and getting shots starting at seven! Knowing what I now do, I think there are simpler, more natural read more

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Why is a Spring Detox So Important?

You may have read my prior posts about juicing, and doing a detox goes hand in hand with juicing fresh vegetables and fruits. The truth of the matter is that most of us simply don’t eat that well. It’s not that we don’t know what to do, it’s really that we don’t make healthy eating read more

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Recipe: Spring Sprouting Steamer

Recipe of the Month: Spring Sprouting Steamer   Prep Time: 3 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 zucchini 1 summer squash 1 package mixed crunchy sprouts (lentil, adzuki, mung, garbanzo) 3 tablespoons of freshly chopped tarragon 1 tablespoon of ghee (clarified butter) or butter 4 lemon wedges salt to tasteDirections: 1. Slice zucchini and summer squash in circles, about 1/4 inch thick and steam with read more

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Food Focus: Sprouts

In the spring season, seeds flaunt their vitality and energy by sprouting. Sprouts of all varieties contain the building blocks of life in the form of vitamins, enzymes, amino acids and simple sugars. In their early growth state, sprouts are very easy to digest, allowing our bodies to access many wonderful nutrients. Recent research by read more

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Spring Cleaning

With winter behind us and more bright, warm days ahead, it’s natural to think about spring cleaning in many parts of our lives. What’s more satisfying then successfully tackling a closet you’ve been meaning to clean out for quite some time or the delight you feel when you have multiple bags of “stuff” to give read more

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