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7 Ways to Make an Alkaline Diet Benefit You

The premise of an alkaline diet is that the nutrients found in supplements, alkalizing foods, and water can bring the body back to balance. These vitamins, minerals, and herbs infuse the body with new energy, vitality, and better health. Alkaline foods and water must be consumed in order to provide nutrients the body needs to neutralize acids and toxins in the blood, lymph, tissues, and cells.

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What is Self-Care and Why is it Important?

Defining self-care is easy because it’s the opposite of self-sabotage or self-control. To successfully achieve self-care, you must have a self-care plan. It’s through that structured plan that you’re going to be able to properly care for your very being.

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What to Look for in a Plant-Based Protein Shake

There’s an increasing number of options when it comes to plant-based nutrition, but not all options are the same! Whether you follow a plant-based lifestyle or are just looking for more variety, there are many benefits to adding more plant-based nutrition to your day. 

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Your Endocannabinoid System

The endocannabinoid system (or ECS) is how cannabinoids like CBD offer their benefits. It is our bodies own natural cannabis system! It provides homeostasis, or balance, in our body for health and wellness. It is quite possibly the most important physiological system in establishing and maintaining our health. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has stated that it “may have therapeutic potential in almost all conditions affecting humans”.

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The Yoga Breathing Miracle for Busy Women

Pranayama is the other side of yoga. While asanas like Down Dog condition your body, breath work gives your mind a workout! Even if you’re swamped with responsibilities at home and on the job, a few minutes of focusing on your breath will lift your spirits and calm your thoughts.

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Cashew Cacao Granola Bars

I feel like I've barely cooked in weeks, so I decided to break out my old standbys and make some of my all-time favorite things! This is one of my go-to snacks - Cashew Cacao Granola Bars (or muffins if you prefer)! Super quick, super easy, and everyone I make these for gobbles them up so you know even though they're healthy, they're legit!

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Choosing a Yoga Style

There are so many different styles of yoga that it can be intimidating for the beginner to figure out where to start. Most beginners want to get a good workout and experience some success in being able to complete the class. Many are concerned about accidentally signing up for an advanced class and being unable to perform the various moves. But yoga has something to offer everyone!

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Chocolate Chip Protein Balls

My favorite recipes are those that are healthy and super simple to make! A handful of ingredients, poured together and mixed for a few minutes, then roll them up and try not to eat them all at once! You can make a large quantity and freeze as many as you like for a rainy day.

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The Science of Yoga

Research continues to show that yoga has positive benefits on our overall health and wellness and the benefits aren’t just limited to the hardcore yogis! Both young and old have a lot to gain from the movement and breath that yoga has to offer. Regardless of your level of yoga expertise, if you’re practicing regularly, you will feel better on multiple levels - mind, body and spirit!

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Best Healthy Blueberry Muffins

Happy National Blueberry Muffin Day! This is one of my favorite dairy and oil free muffin recipes. Simple to make, with only 11 ingredients and 22-26 minutes in the oven to bake. I love having these around for quick snacks or as a healthy sweet treat! You can always substitute blueberries for raspberries or chocolate chips, etc. Have fun with it!

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