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Immune Boosting Chicken Noodle Soup

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A warm bowl of comfort. That’s exactly what this is. But it’s not only that! It’s also healing, delicious and packed with nutrient dense veggies and plenty of immune-boosting ingredients such as turmeric, lemon, onion, garlic and bone broth, to help you fight, or fight off,  winter colds and flu naturally! But don’t save this for when you’re feeling funky. It’s a warm and cozy winter meal any night of the week!

The bone broth makes this soup extra healing (and great for your gut!), but you can also use regular chicken broth or…

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When healthy eating doesn’t work

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Do you ever feel like your healthy lifestyle efforts aren’t paying off in the ways you had imagined?

Maybe you drink green smoothies, shop at the farmers market, avoid GMO’s, sugar and processed food. You’ve even given up dairy. But you’re STILL struggling. You’re not losing weight, your energy is low, you struggle with brain fog and just can’t seem to focus.

I promise, it’s not for lack of effort and your healthy habits aren’t worthless!

It’s just that, there is something else going on.

And it’s likely that no amount of healthy eating, hours logged at the gym or sun salutations at…

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Sip on This! The Powerful Benefits of Bone Broth

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If winter (or life in general!) is taking a toll on your health (and your skin) and you feel you need some extra support and nourishment, sip on some bone broth daily! Bone broth is both gut-healing and immune boosting which is a powerful combination to cure what ails you, or to help you maintain your health year-round. It’s packed with essential minerals, vitamins, gut-healing, fat-burning and anti-inflammatory properties, skin-tightening collagen, and protein to keep you feeling and looking your best.

Properly prepared meat and fish bone broths are incredibly nourishing, as the long cooking time allows all the mineral…

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What is functional medicine?

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I’ve recently begun working in a functional medicine practice, a couple days a week, as a health coach. As I’ve been discussing this new opportunity with friends and family, I’ve often gotten the question “What exactly is functional medicine?” “How is it different?”

I love these quotes by Hippocrates (the father of medicine) which can serve as a quick introduction!

“The natural healing force within each of us, is the greatest force for getting well”

“If someone wishes to get well, one must ask himself if he is willing to do away with the reasons for his illness. Only then is…

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