My Daughter is Eighteen

My Daughter is Eighteen

Eighteen. My daughter, my youngest, my second-born, is now eighteen. My husband and I are about to be empty-nesters. How is that even possible?


When my kids were little and the struggles were real, there were moments when I dreamed of them growing up. When I wished for more minutes for myself and hoped they’d become more independent, sooner rather than later. 


You know the saying, be careful what you wish for? Well, I blinked, and my wish came true. I now have two very independent young adult children. I am so proud of who they are becoming. I know they still need me, but not in the same way, and I find myself with more minutes alone than I like. 

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Natural Winter Wellness Tips

Did you know what makes you feel icky when you’re sick is actually your immune system doing its job and eliminating bugs & toxins from your body? It's not actually the germs themselves that make you feel sick.
 
We get a fever to help us sweat out things through our skin, and our noses run to remove toxins through mucous membranes. This is our body's natural detox method.
 
When you take over the counter remedies from the pharmacy they make you feel better because they suppress your immune system’s ability to detox...thus your symptoms feel reduced. Although I understand the desire to stop a runny nose and calm a cough, there are better ways to do this that work with your immune system to speed up your recovery, not just mask symptoms.
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A Sauna Vacation

Recently, my hubby and I bought a membership at a local infrared sauna.


If you live anywhere in the Northern United States, as I do, a sauna is a welcome escape from the long, cold winters. 

I remember reading about them in my early day of researching autoimmune and thyroid health, so I suppose that was the first seed planted. But, I had no access to one and buying one for my home didn’t fall into the realm of possibility. Still doesn’t, but maybe someday.



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Societal Norms and Underarm Hair

Societal Norms and Underarm Hair

Pink Armpit hair. My daughter wants the world to know her underarm hair is pink. 

I admit. It's not really my thing, but hey that’s okay. Just because it's not the norm, doesn’t mean it shouldn't be done.  That got me thinking. I mean, who set the standard that women need to shave anyway? 

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Health Is An Investment

Health is an investment, not an expense.


How many of us see it this way though?


How often do you say no to the organic foods because they are too expensive? Making homemade meals too hard? How many times do you neglect squeezing in a workout because you just don’t have the time? How about sleep? Do you find yourself giving up quality sleep for other things?


Whether it’s an investment of time, money or effort, you are worth it! Your long term health depends on it. 



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