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Is gluten free right for me?

Every now and then there are diets that spike a trend and we all feel like we need to join the trend!   Some of the diets are “fad” type diets while others are truly good diets to follow.  In this post we will talk about the gluten free diet, a diet that’s probably here to […]

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Time for the flu shot!

It is the time of year to get your flu shot! Maybe you already have it?  If not, read on!  This post is for you! There are many myths about the flu shot that typically stop people from getting it each year and below I tried to “bust” a few of those myths! Myth:  If […]

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Take some time for YOU today!

Have you ever heard the saying “slow down and smell the roses”? Have you ever had a friend or loved one tell you that you need to take some “you” time to relax a little bit?  If you answered “yes”, you are like most Americans these days.  We are constantly running around, going from place […]

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Prevent getting sick this fall

Welcome to fall.  It’s the time of year that nearly everyone you know is starting to get sick.  And you get sick. It starts with feeling run down, then you get sneezy, achy, a fever might pop up and the next thing you know, you are sick. Is there anything you can do to prevent […]

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Organic versus Non-organic

Have you ever been to the store to buy groceries and had to select either “organic” versus “non-organic”?  If you answered yes, you are like most Americans these days.  So what’s the big deal between the two? Organic foods typically are farmed and produced without any extra additives or chemicals. When you purchase things that […]

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Sleep

Do you feel like you are tired all the time?  Do you wake up and immediately head for your coffee in the morning because you are sleepy?  Do you drink an energy beverage in the afternoon to keep you going?  If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you are like most Americans suffering […]

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Grab Some Herbs This Summer!

As a health conscious consumer and a mom, I always try to eat organic and give my kids (and husband) organic and healthy food but sometimes I get lost in the advertisements.  Which fruits and veggies are the best to buy organic, which vitamins should I give my family, which herbal remedies should I give […]

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Give Back!

Recently, there has been a lot going on in our city. Violence. Terror. Chaos.  That said, I wanted to take this post to talk about giving back to our Dallas/Ft. Worth community. In a time where we need good, we need love, we need each other, let’s try to focus our efforts on truly helping […]

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Know What YOUR Normal Is

One fact that you should always keep in mind s that early detection will help save your life.  There are so many ways that this is true and I would like to take a minute to walk you through a few of them! Skin cancer.  It is summer and I am sure you are enjoying […]

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Summer Snacking & Meals

Summer is a fun time to be with friends, to go on picnics, and to enjoy the “simple things” of life such as a nice healthy snack! One of the best parts of summer is the variety of fruits and vegetables offered.  There are farmers markets with local produce nearly every weekend and grocery stores […]