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April 30, 2018 Confluence

How to Get Radiant Skin from the Inside Out

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe thing is, if frequent blemish outbreaks plague your life you really have to dig a little deeper. Sure, natural cleansers, masks and toners will help. And even some of the high-quality commercial products (formulated with natural ingredients) might temporarily bring you closer to your dream of a flawless complexion.

But if you don’t at least try to address the root cause of the problem it’s like just slapping on so much more cover-up.

Come to think of it—this is a metaphor for A LOT of things in life. But I’ll save those thoughts for another post.

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April 25, 2018 Confluence

Secret Strategies to Look and Feel Younger

Reading Time: 6 minutesPeople constantly mistake me for someone much younger than 56, and remark on my youthful appearance. And it happens even more frequently since making some needed life changes, basically reinventing myself, in my early 50s.

So – what are these secret strategies?

Well, most of them have nothing to do with creams and potions and special vitamins, or even super foods, special exercise programs or any other conventional ‘Anti-Aging’ wisdom. In fact, inspired by Dr. Christiane Northrup, I’m trying to ditch the term ‘anti-aging’ completely – in favor of Ageless.

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April 16, 2018 Confluence

Five Ways to Change Your Life by Tweaking a Few Little Words

Reading Time: 7 minutesThere are a few small changes in our language that have the potential to make a huge shift in how we show up in the world, to others and to ourselves. Here are five very powerful little language tweaks you can begin practicing today.

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April 16, 2018 Confluence

Arnica: A Staple for Every Medicine Chest

Reading Time: 5 minutesLet’s face it, we all get banged up from time to time. If it’s not a cabinet falling on you, it’s twisting your ankle and falling in the street, like I did today. With these two episodes happening within days of each other I have Arnica on my brain. And, boy was I glad it was in my medicine chest too!

A few weeks ago I posted an article here about 5 natural remedies to reduce inflammation and pain. One of them was Arnica, and this remedy definitely deserves a full article to itself.

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April 14, 2018 Confluence

4 NATURAL REMEDIES THAT WILL HELP YOU ELIMINATE SPRINGTIME ALLERGIES

Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you suffer with allergies year after year, try experimenting with some or all of these natural remedies to help your symptoms. You can ditch the over-the-counter drugs and instead opt for these solutions that have been helpful in treating allergies for ages!

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April 11, 2018 Confluence

YOUR HOUSE CAN HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT

Reading Time: 7 minutesYou’ll hear me say this over and over again … if your home makes you feel supported + nourished + optimistic, it’s an ally.
But if it feels draining or frustrating or overwhelming, it’s a detraction and distraction.
When your home reflects Who-You’re-Becoming, rather than who you were, you will see results faster than you ever dreamed possible.

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April 7, 2018 Confluence

Food on the Table – Vegan Udon with spicy coconut milk with corn and marinated wild mushrooms

Reading Time: 2 minutesSeveral months ago I ate at a ramen bar in San Jose where I had a vegan ramen I will never forget. It was nothing like the ramen I make for myself at lunch the day before we go grocery shopping. It was one of the most unique and flavorful dishes I’ve ever had.

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April 7, 2018 Confluence

5 SIGNS YOUR HORMONES HAVE GONE HAYWIRE + HOW TO REPAIR THEM

Reading Time: 7 minutesFor many women, the arrival of their menstrual cycle brings about resistance and negativity every month – and for good reason. It usually indicates the arrival (once again) of bloating, intense cramping, headaches, fatigue, relentless cravings, and a whole smorgasbord of emotions.

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April 5, 2018 Confluence

3 Ways to Get a Rockin’ Hot Body Right Now – Because It’s Always That Time of Year Somewhere

Reading Time: 3 minutesHere’s what I know: Your body is a work of art. She’s amazing in every way. If you woke up this morning, you’ve got a lot to be grateful for.

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April 2, 2018 Confluence

Nine Tips To Minimize Misery and Cultivate Serenity While Traveling

Reading Time: 7 minutesLife is made up of all these little moments. If you can find something – no matter how small – to enjoy even in the midst of travel bummers, you’re several steps ahead. My favorite way to find this is to people watch – and make up stories about the odd-looking humans one inevitably encounters in airports, and other travel hubs.