Tried every ointment, cream, and cleanser to cure acne? If you’re no longer a teenager but still popping pimples, you might feel exasperated – won’t this ever end? It’s important to realize you’re not alone – adult acne is common. So are antibiotics for acne or topical agents to “dry it out.” But these methods often fall short of fixing the underlying
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5 Warning Signs That You Need Pelvic Floor Therapy
Pelvic floor therapy isn’t for everyone. But if you pee when you sneeze or awkwardly run to the bathroom after a laughing fit, this is a telltale sign that your pelvic floor needs a little lovin’. Recurring urinary tract infections or battling with interstitial cystitis can also point to your pelvic floor. A basket that holds your
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Heal Back Pain Without Surgery
Looking to heal back pain? You’re not alone. On a global level, more than 80% of folks feel low back pain at some point or another. Managing back pain isn’t fun. But the prospect of corrective surgery is downright scary. Fortunately, you can probably trace your back pain to one or more of these factors —
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Chia Seed Drink For Energy and Hydration
I used to rely heavily on corn syrup laden sports drinks to give me the energy I needed as a teen. I’ve since switched to this homemade electrolyte drink, but lately I’ve fallen in love with a good chia seed drink. There are tons of flavor options, but my favorite is this hibiscus berry version that gives
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SIBO Treatment Hacks: 5 Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
If your SIBO treatment isn’t working, it’s important to figure out why. SIBO – otherwise known as small intestine bacterial overgrowth – is an infection within the small intestine. And treatment usually involves antibiotic drugs. When you have SIBO, you have either too much bacteria living in your small intestine. Or you’ve got the wrong
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Interstitial Cystitis Treatment: My Holistic Approach to Healing an Embarrassing Problem
A urinary tract infection generally clears up after treatment and sometimes even on its own. But what if you got a UTI that wouldn’t go away? In this post, Jaclyn gets vulnerable and talks about her interstitial cystitis treatment in hopes that if you’ve been suffering, you may get some relief, as she has. ~Emily It might be
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Magnesium Bath Soak With Essential Oils for Sore Muscles
Between my obsession for SoulCycle classes and quick home workouts like this one, plus the intensive decluttering of my home that I blame on Marie Kondo and her Magical Art of Tidying Up, my body’s been a bit sore lately. Perfect timing for this magnesium soak with essential oils for sore muscles. ~Emily Whether you’re spending a day
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A Surprising Benefit Of Sleep: Faster Weight Loss
Ah, sleep. Fluffy pillows. Smooth, cool sheets. Are you feeling me yet? If you are, the benefit of sleep isn’t lost on you. Especially if you have a little one. As it turns out, most folks are aren’t getting enough sleep (source). And the medical community has finally started to realize the benefit of sleep, noting a link
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Severe PMS? 6 Natural Remedies That Really Work
When I was a teenager struggling with mood swings and acne, I was told that diet had nothing to do with balancing my hormones. Well, wasn’t that a far cry from the truth. In this post, Natcha – a holistic nutritionist and health researcher – shares how she healed severe PMS with food and other
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Natural Allergy Treatment That Really Works
I’ve worked with many parents to help address their kids’ allergies naturally, but despite all of the natural options available, many folks feel stuck suffering with allergies. The trick with lasting relief is taking a true holistic approach – addressing not only the symptoms and triggers, but also getting to the root cause. Natcha explains
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Home Remedies For Kidney Stones
I’ve talked before about how to treat UTIs naturally, and in this post, Jaclyn shares her personal experience with EFFECTIVE home remedies for kidney stones. ~Emily If you’ve ever given birth, you know that the hours of excruciating pain are so worth it… when the doctor hands you that sweet baby, all that pain just
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Homemade Gummy Vitamins Recipe
I’ve explained before why I don’t give my kids multivitamins, but these homemade gummy vitamins are certainly going to be an exception to that rule. ~Emily We all need vitamins to survive, but because of bad farming practices, depleted soil, and poor diet, we usually don’t get enough. There are all sorts of ways to
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