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Gut Instinct: Understanding the Relationship Between the Gut Microbiome and the Brain

It seems like more and more people are talking about the importance of gut health. We are finally understanding the importance of gut health and how it impacts the rest of our body. Recent studies have shown that there is a strong connection between the two, indicating that the health of the gut can directly impact the health of the brain. The gut, or gastrointestinal tract, is home to trillions of microorganisms, collectively known as the gut microbiome. These…

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By TERRYN

0 In Essential Oils/ Healthy Living/ Uncategorized

Ways To Naturally Manage Fevers At Home

It’s a widely known fact in the world of wellness that suppressing fevers does little more than provide comfort while possibly prolonging illness unnecessarily. The common drug of choice for fever reduction, tylenol, is incredibly taxing on the liver and depletes glutathione, an antioxidant present in the body necessary for detoxification. Rather than suppress, consider letting the fever do what is was intended to do. Fever plays an important role in the immune system and in fighting off illness. I…

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By TERRYN

0 In Essential Oils/ Healthy Living/ Natural Mom

What We Used To Naturally Treat a Respiratory Virus

After two years, the time finally came when my family was struck with the virus that the world has been obsessing over. Before I tell you how we managed, you should know that we are a family of ten, with 8 children ages 17 down to one. Our ten year old daughter was diagnosed with leukemia in January of 2021, so we have basically been in quarantine for a year. We have a prayer group dedicated to her journey and…

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By TERRYN

3 In Healthy Living

6 Ways To Choose Wellness As A Busy Mom

I don’t know about you, but the last few months have been a whirlwind! We have been so busy in different ways and then in other ways, preoccupied with huge life changes. It has been a weird time for our family! If you are curious just how much change and stress our family has experienced this year, connect with me on Instagram and you’ll get a small view. However, I have found it more important than ever to choose wellness…

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By TERRYN

14 In Healthy Living/ Homemaking/ Motherhood/ Natural Mom

The Gift Guide For Natural Moms

Finding that perfect gift for the naturally minded moms in your life can be tricky! I have been practicing a semi natural lifestyle for many years and I understand! That is why I want to help you! It is easier and more affordable to find amazing sustainable gifts for the natural mom that they will love! This year you will be able to quickly and easily find a gift for everyone on your list! Here are my top recommendations for…

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By TERRYN

12 In Food & Recipes/ Healthy Living/ Keto Life

Low Carb, Healthier Versions of Your Favorite Comfort Foods

Comfort food is called “comfort food” because of the feelings it envokes; food can calm nerves, relieve stress and brighten moods. Food can warm up our bodies when it is brutally cold and bitter outside. Food is also a great way to bring people together for fellowship and community. Most people tend to reach for food that is higher in carbohydrates during times like these, but when you are following a low carb or keto diet, you still can crave…

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By TERRYN

11 In Healthy Living/ Keto Life

New Year Health and Fitness Challenge

It is hard to believe that the New Year is almost already here! This past year flew by in some aspects and slowly crept along in others. Right? My family experienced so many changes this year – some unexpected and other planned out and executed. At this time last year, I had a brand new baby and now he is already a year old! It’s been interesting juggling eight kids with all we have had going on over the year.…

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By TERRYN

15 In Food & Recipes/ Healthy Living/ Keto Life

Instant Pot Low Carb Beef Stew

Thank goodness for this Instant Pot beef stew recipe! After starting a Keto diet, I was missing my favorite comfort foods. Typically, beef stew consists of lots of carbs, which isn’t something you want to indulge in when trying to maintain ketosis. Thankfully, this beef stew allows me to indulge without feeling any guilt! A traditional beef stew, with fall-apart tender beef, vegetables, and rich broth, is almost impossible to pull off on a weeknight. It can take two to three…

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By TERRYN

7 In Healthy Living/ Keto Life/ Natural Mom

Free Ditch The Sugar Challenge

SUGAR… I have a love-hate relationship with sugar. I mean, I love chocolate…really love it. Cookies, and brownies, and cakes are my weakness. But I also hate sugar for the way it makes me feel. It’s so addictive! And I can’t stand the sugar crashes after the spikes. It’s always been a crazy cycle for me: cutting back on sugar so I can feel better and then giving in to temptation and going overboard. After starting a Keto diet, I…

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By TERRYN

12 In Beautycounter/ Clean Beauty/ Clean Skincare/ Healthy Living/ Natural Mom

Why Become a Beautycounter Consultant

Ever since announcing I was now a Beautycounter consultant over on Instagram, I have received so many messages from women asking a variety of questions. What is Beautycounter? Why am I am consultant? What about my blog? Am I going to start posting ALL kind of salesy things now? How much did it cost? You get the picture! So….I figured this was an easy way to answer all those questions and provide anyone looking with enough info you need…

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By TERRYN

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