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Blemish-Free Skin: The Natural Way

1/13/2019

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​Whether you are dealing with one or two spots or a full-blown acne breakout, natural skin-care routines can put you on the route to blemish-free skin.  
The expensive scrubs and chemicals so many turn to in their fight against acne rarely work in the long run and can be hard on your skin, exacerbating the problem. Natural skin-care remedies, faithfully applied, go deeper than your epidermis and help you attack the root cause of blemishes while nourishing your skin at the same time.  
None of the following remedies will clear up your skin overnight. You’ll need to have the patience and determination to stick with them. 
  • Honey 
Honey fights acne-causing bacteria with its natural antibacterial properties and reduces sebum production. It also balances the pH of your skin, making it a difficult place for bacteria to live. 
Make sure the honey you get for your skin is pure and raw. When honey is pasteurized, it loses many of its health benefits. 
There are several ways you can apply honey as a cleanser. You can wash your face with it: After rinsing your face with warm water, apply about ½ teaspoon of honey and massage into moist skin. Then rinse thoroughly. 
You can also make a paste of honey and cinnamon. The cinnamon adds antimicrobial properties and a great scent. Combine 1 tablespoon of honey with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and mix until they form a paste. Apply to face or trouble spots and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing thoroughly your face and patting it dry. 
  • Yogurt 
Yogurt soothes and moisturizes your skin, soothing irritation and keeping your skin from drying out and overproducing oil.  
Allow 1 tablespoon of yogurt to come to room temperature and combine it with 1 tablespoon of honey. Apply a layer to your face and let it dry. Continue applying layers until mask is thick enough, and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing thoroughly with warm water. 
  • Apple Cider Vinegar 
Like honey, Apple Cider vinegar is great for eradicating acne-causing bacteria and balancing the pH of your skin. It also helps to eliminate excess oil. You won’t want to over-use it, as over-drying your skin can cause it to overproduce oil, compounding your problem. 
For apple cider vinegar to work, you’ll want to make sure you use raw and unfiltered still containing the mother cultures. 
Dilute 1-part vinegar in 3 parts water and use a cotton ball to daub it directly on trouble areas. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes to overnight. 
  • Oatmeal 
Oatmeal is nourishing to your skin, and while it will not directly fight acne, it will sooth inflammation, redness and swelling.  
Cook about ¼ cup of oatmeal as you normally would and add 2 tablespoons of honey. Allow to cool until it is room temperature, apply to your face, and let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.  
  • Tea Tree Oil 
Tea tree oil can be used to treat individual spots. It should never be used undiluted. Start out by combining 1-part oil with 9 parts water or Aloe Vera gel. Use a que tip to dab the mixture directly on blemishes daily.  
If you feel you could use a stronger dilution, you may gradually reduce the amounts of water or gel, making sure to give your skin a chance to adjust, and being careful to never use tea tree oil completely undiluted. 
  • Steam 
A steam treatment is useful for softening your skin and reducing irritation. It also opens your pores, allowing impurities to be washed out. Beginning with steam can prepare your skin to fully benefit from one of the other treatments listed here. 
To begin, boil a pot of water and pour it into a large bowl. Be careful not to burn yourself by the steam while you are pouring, and let the water sit in the bowl for a couple of minutes until it has cooled slightly. 
Now, lean over the bowl and drape a towel over your head, trapping the steam around your face. Remain in your steam tent for 10 to 15 minutes. Then pat your face dry or move on to one of these other treatments. 
  • Sugar Scrub 
Exfoliation is an important part of caring for you skin and can be accomplished using natural scrubs containing brown sugar, sea salt or ground oatmeal. The grittiness of these ingredients helps cleanse your pores and remove dead skin cells. 
For a simple sugar scrub, combine ½ cup brown sugar and ½ cup white sugar and 1 tablespoon of course sea salt in a liquid measuring cup and pack it down. Pour about 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the top of this mixture and allow it so soak into the mixture before mixing all together.  
After rinsing skin for several moments with warm water (or completely the steam treatment above), apply the sugar scrub with circular motions. Scrub gently so as not to damage sensitive skin. Then rinse with warm water. 
  • Clay Mask 
Applying clay to your face can benefit your skin in more ways than one. You will want to do a bit of research to decide what kind of clay is best for you, but a couple common choices are bentonite clay and rhassoul clay.  
Clay absorbs and removes impurities from your skin. It is also full of minerals that nourish your cells. 
Combine your choice of clay with water (and honey if desired) until it forms a thin paste and apply it to your face. Leave the mask in place for 20 to 30 minutes. Then rinse it off, gently scrubbing to encourage exfoliation. 
  • Green Tea 
Recent studies have shown that green tea may be useful in clearing up acne. Simply steep 1 bag of green tea in ½ cup of boiled water. Allow it to cool completely before applying it to your face with a spray bottle or cotton pad. 
If any treatment seems to dry your skin excessively, remember to apply moisturizer afterward. 
Establish a routine using the natural cleansing treatment that works best for you and stick with it. Before long, you should begin to see your acne diminishing and your skin will be smoother and softer than ever.
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Fighting Stress with Healthy Morning Routines

2/6/2018

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Stress is horrible! That’s something we all know. It can cause acne, hair loss, weight gain, weight loss and a host of other health problems. Put simply, it can make you feel crazy and overwhelmed at EVERYTHING! But, there is a way to combat stress. 
 
Routines and organization is the best way to deal with stress throughout the day. And what better time to start with a routine, then first thing in the morning! Setting the tone for the day starts the minute you open your eyes. If you aren’t careful, stress can rear it’s ugly little face into your sights before you can do anything about it. 
 
So just how do you combat stress first thing in the morning? Well, I’ll tell you! Here are my top tips to get you started in creating your own morning routine to help alleviate stress. 
 
  • Stop Hitting Snooze! If you’re one of those people that keep hitting the snooze button in an attempt to get more sleep, you’re probably not going to like what you’re about to read. When you press that snooze button over and over again, you are causing yourself to have less time to prepare for the day. That alone can cause some stress. If you’re like me and need five or six alarms timed to go off 15 minutes apart, try setting them a little earlier than when you actually need to wake up. This will allow you to be able to hit that snooze button (once or twice – not 10!) and still get up on time. Having to rush in the morning is a breeding ground for high stress levels throughout the day. That snooze button is just not worth it. 
 
  • Don’t Constantly Check Your Phone! Constantly checking your phone, whether its social media or emails, can cause those stress levels to heighten. Checking your phone right after waking up overloads your brain causing stress by trying to wake up faster. Try not checking your phone until you’re on your way out or about to leave. It will allow your mind the time it needs to wake up on its own and do it calmly.
 
  • Breathe! We often forget, but good quality breathing is so important. Learning to calm yourself through breathing exercises will help fight away the stress that hits in the form of panic attacks and anxiety attacks or plain old stress. Take in deep breaths while counting to five and then exhale counting to five. Doing this helps to gain control of the situation, which alleviates the feeling of being overwhelmed and stressed by everything going on around you. Doing this in the morning before you even get out of bed is a great way to prepare your mind for all the tasks you need to tackle. 
 
  • Repeat An Affirmation! Saying kind things to yourself about yourself will definitely make you happy and keep those pesky stress levels at bay. And it can be anything that makes you feel positive like I am grateful for my life, I begin my life today, I am kind, I am beautiful, I am in excellent health, I am blessed of God. It really just depends on you and what you need and want to hear. The moment you start to feel like you’re being flooded with too much and become overwhelmed, take a breath and repeat your affirmation. This will help calm you and also help keep you positive and motivated to get through the day. 
 
  • Eat A Good Breakfast! We’ve all been told that Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But there is science and plenty of studies that can prove it. In fact, A British study taken in 2012 found that people who ate breakfast reported feeling 89% less anxious in challenging situations later that day, and were able to deal with dilemmas 7% faster than on days they skipped their A.M. meal ("12 Morning Tricks To Set Yourself Up For A Much Less Stressful Day"). So, make sure you not only eat breakfast, but that you eat a HEALTHY breakfast. Doing this will increase your brain function and reaction and allow you to focus more on the tasks you need to tackle each day.
 
  • Make A List for Productivity! Early in the morning, try to focus on all your high-concentration tasks. This includes things like writing reports, seeing patients, managing finances or anything else that might require more focus and/or creativity. The best way to put those things in order of how much concentration they require is to make a list. After you complete one of the tasks, cross it off. Doing this will alleviate the feeling of being overwhelmed and flooded with tasks throughout your day. 
 
So, there you have it.  If you are fighting stress each day or even every once in a while, you can decrease the amount of stress you feel just by sticking to a good healthy and quality morning routine.  What does your morning routine look like? 
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Healing Your Soul Layer-by-Layer

6/2/2017

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Do you sometime feel you have so much hurt and anger that it is impossible to deal with no matter how hard you try to let go? Often there are many layers to deal with and it’s akin to an onion with layers to pull off.  You have to do it layer-by-layer because when we try to pull all of them off at the same time it can cause more pain. Just deal with them one-by-one and you will be successful.

There are seven layers of the healing soul that you must address to move forward:

1. Denial – You have to work through the DENIAL that hides the anger.
2. Anger – You have to work through the ANGER that hides the hurt
3. Hurt – You have to work through the HURT that hides the loss.
4. Loss – You have to work through the LOSS that hides the betrayal of trust.
5. Betrayal Of Trust – You have to work through the BETRAYAL OF TRUST that hides the insecurity.
6. Insecurity – You have to work through the INSECURITY that hides the unwillingness to give up your own sense of control.
7. Unwillingness To Give Up Control – You have to work through the UNWILLINGNESS TO GIVE UP CONTROL and learn to daily surrender your life to God.

Make a commitment to take it one layer at a time. The only thing that can hold you back is FEAR and to defeat it you must Face Every Area Righteously!

You are the righteousness of God in Christ! 2 Corinthians 5:21 NIV
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Allergies, Food Intolerances & Sensitivities

2/28/2017

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Eating foods that you are allergic or sensitive to creates inflammation in the intestinal lining. When the intestinal wall is damaged and undigested food or toxins are leaked into the bloodstream, an allergic immune response occurs throughout the body.

The allergic immune response in the body affects the digestive system, thus creating a vicious cycle of further potential problems, including food allergies or intolerances, environmental allergies, asthma, hives, eczema, and psoriasis.

Common symptoms of food intolerance:
  • Congestion (sinus/chest)
  • Headaches
  • Joint aches
  • Digestive issues
  • Weight gain
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Poor sleep
  • Blood sugar imbalances
  • Skin rashes
  • Lethargy
  • Mood imbalance (depression/anxiety)
  • Insomnia

​In order to heal the gut, it is important to eliminate the foods that you are allergic and sensitive to, but with a mixed diet, since it is often difficult to know which foods are the culprits. An elimination diet is a helpful diagnostic tool if you know which foods are wreaking havoc on your body that is causing the allergic immune response.

​Remember, inflammation starts in the gut and is driven by the immune system. Always look for the root cause of the issue.
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Nourishing Your Gut

2/22/2017

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The gateway to your health is your gut. The digestive tract starts in the mouth and ends at the anus. Many people suffer from digestive upset somewhere along the tract, whether it's acid reflux, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, or stomach cramps.

Your healthy gut is important because it:
  • promotes immunity
  • prevents gastrointestinal infections
  • reduces inflammation
  • regulates body weight
  • synthesizes nutrients such as vitamin K, B12 and short-chain fatty acids
  • protects the integrity of your gut lining

Ninety-five percent of serotonin is manufactured in your digestive system. Where there is imbalances in your gut, you may experience the following:
  • IBS
  • GERD
  • Celiac disease
  • Food sensitivities
  • Food allergies
  • Colitis or ulcerative colitis
  • Some cancers
  • Inability to lose weight
  • Heart disease
  • Neurological disorders like anxiety and depression
  • Skin problems

Why does the gut get out of balance and toxicity creep in?
  • Diet high in sugar
  • Diet high in processed foods
  • Diet low in minerals
  • Toxicity in the foods you eat
  • Years of taking antibiotics and birth control
  • Eating foods that inflame the body

​By strengthening your gut, adding good bacteria, denying and eliminating the problem foods, and supporting the immune system, you can reduce inflammation and the symptoms associated with it.
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American Heart Month

2/3/2017

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It’s hard to miss all the heart-themed gifts and goodies that are popping up everywhere. As a health coach, I no longer see the symbol only as representing Valentine’s Day; I see it as an important reminder to take care of our health and wellness. That’s because February is American Heart Month, with a mission to increase awareness and actions that prevent and reduce heart disease. It’s a rapidly growing health issue; according to the American Heart Association and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming more lives each year than all forms of cancer and respiratory disease combined. Today, more than 90 million American adults are living with some form of heart disease.

However, I am inspired by the clients I work with who are taking steps to improve their health, nutrition and weight. Even small changes in your daily fitness and food choices can minimize your risk of heart issues. And because you may be more tempted to eat sweets this month, I’ve included my favorite “good, better best” tips for kicking your sugar cravings, since consuming too much added sugar can significantly increase our risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published in JAMA: Internal Medicine. I’ve also included two delicious heart-healthy recipes for you to enjoy and share! 

Wishing you a happy, healthy and full heart this month,

Be Sweet to Yourself: Use “Good, Better and Best” Food Choices! A heart healthy diet is low in refined sugar and sweeteners, low in sodium, low in trans fats, and high in “good, better and best” choices, including nutrient-dense vegetables, nuts, seeds, healthy fats, and whole grains. 

Let’s start with sugar (since you will be seeing “the big red heart” a LOT this month!) The latest research continues to show that sugar causes inflammation; suppresses the immune system; is a leading contributor to obesity and adult-onset diabetes; and increases our risk of cardiovascular disease. Sodium is another heart concern; consuming too much salt can increase our risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. 

Ready to fight back? I recommend, whenever possible, flavoring foods with “good, better and best” alternatives to sugar and salt. Try a few of these food flavoring tweaks in your own meals! 

• When recipes call for sugar, try chopped dates, raw honey, coconut sugar, or maple syrup. 
• Instead of salt, try chopped onions, garlic, Braggs liquid aminos, kelp granules, and nutritional yeast. 
• Ditch the salt shaker for “better” choices, including herbs and spices. There are dozens to select -- from Italian flavorings such as rosemary, thyme and basil; ground spices such as cayenne and chili powder; or simple additions that pack a lot of flavor, such as cumin and lemon pepper. 
• Multiply the benefits of choosing spices over salt by using natural anti-inflammatories such as fresh ginger or ground turmeric. 
• To flavor fish, vegetables and salads, try citrus -- lemon, lime and orange are great complements to fresh foods. Use a tablespoon or two of citrus juice, or for a more intense flavor, try a teaspoon of finely grated citrus zest. 
• Replace soda, sport drinks and energy drinks with flavored water. Use citrus juice or try muddled blueberries, raspberries, pineapple, or watermelon! You’ll have a sweet and healthy alternative. 
• Other heart healthy tips for your daily diet include adding more fiber to your diet with whole grains, fruits and leafy greens; and including healthy fats in each meal, such as nuts, flax and chia seeds, olive oil, and avocado.

If that’s not what you’re currently doing, all of those changes might sound a little overwhelming. I encourage you to make one little change at a time if that’s more doable for you. Small steps lead to big changes. If you need support making healthy changes, I’m here to help you make “good, better and best” alternatives! One conversation could change your life! Let’s talk!

This Month's Healthy Recipe

A Fan Favorite: Coconut-Walnut Chocolate Truffles
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Ingredients: 
• 2 cups organic pitted Medjool dates – soaked in warm water for 2- 3 hours 
• 2- 3 TBSP raw cacao powder, additional for coating 
• 1/4 cup cacao nibs 
• ¼ cup goji berries, optional 
• 1 TBSP coconut oil 
• 1 TBSP natural (no sugar) coconut flakes 
• 2 TBSP chopped raw walnuts (soak for 1 to 3 hours) 
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 
• Sea salt to taste


Directions: 
Soak pitted dates in warm water for 2 - 3 hours, until soft. Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor until you have a very smooth, uniform consistency. Use your spatula to scrape the dough down until it's well combined as you blend. Scoop out mixture one teaspoon at a time, roll into small balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Mixture will be very sticky; wet or lightly coat hands with coconut oil to make it easier to manage. Roll balls into additional cacao powder. Place truffles in the refrigerator for at least one hour to firm.
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Go Beyond Salad...Eat Root Vegetables

1/30/2017

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When you think about healthy eating, salads and green vegetables usually come to mind. But how about adding a little more variety to your plan?

Root vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, and turnips, are a rich source of nutritious complex carbohydrates. Instead of upsetting blood sugar levels like refined sweet foods do, they help regulate them. 

Why Eat More Root Veggies?

Long roots – carrots, parsnips, burdock, and daikon radish – are excellent blood purifiers and can help improve circulation in the body. Round roots – turnips, radishes, beets, and rutabagas – nourish the stomach, spleen, pancreas, and reproductive organs.

Which root vegetables do you eat most? 


​If you’re like most of the world, it’s carrots and potatoes. Here are a few others to explore:
  • Beets contain an abundance of antioxidants and are highly detoxifying. 
  • Burdock is considered a powerful blood purifier. This long, thin veggie is a staple in Asian and health food stores. 
  • Celeriac, also known as celery root, is rich in fiber and has a respectable amount of antioxidants.
  • Jicama is crunchy and refreshing and contains a generous amount of vitamin C. It’s a favorite in its native Mexico and South America.
  • Onions are rich in antioxidants and other phytonutrients, making them prized for their ability to strengthen the immune system.
  • Parsnips, which look like giant white carrots, boast a sweet, earthy taste. They’ve also got plenty of fiber, vitamin C, folic acid, niacin, thiamine, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Radish is an excellent source of vitamin C. It’s also rich in calcium, molybdenum, and folic acid. 
  • Sweet Potatoes contain unsurpassed levels of beta-carotene and are also rich in vitamin C, phytonutrients, and fiber. 

Excited to add more roots to your diet? Here’s a fun, easy recipe:

Roasted Root Vegetables
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25-35 minutes
Serves 4 to 6


Ingredients:
  • 1 sweet potato
  • 2 parsnips
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 turnips or 1 large rutabaga
  • 1 daikon radish (or substitute/add in other favorites, like squash)
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • herbs: rosemary, thyme, or sage (fresh if possible)

Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Wash and dice all vegetables into bite-sized cubes.
  3. Place in a large baking dish with sides.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil; mix well to coat each vegetable lightly with oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and herbs.
  5. Bake uncovered for 25-35 minutes until vegetables are tender and golden brown, checking every 10 minutes to stir and make sure veggies are not sticking.

Tip: any combination of vegetables will work. Roasting only one kind of vegetable also makes a nice side dish.

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Leaky Gut Syndrome

1/28/2017

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Leaky Gut Syndrome...when the intestinal wall becomes leaky allowing undigested food particles and bacteria to enter into your blood system. It wears down your immune system and leads to disease, illness, cancer because 70-80% of your immune system is in your gut! Leaky Gut causes many problems:
•Depression •Dark circles under eyes
•Autoimmune •Edema
•Insomnia •Yeast infections
•Skin problems •Candida
•Sinus nasal congestion •Joint pain
•Indigestion •Headaches/migraines
•Digestive problems
•Mood swings
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24 Hour Detox 

1/12/2017

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If you’ve been feeling bloated, then you know more than anyone that you need to cleanse the junk from your body. It’s not always easy picking which path to take to cleanse your body for the results you want. But, I’ve made it easy with my 24 Hour Detox. I don’t believe in deprivation, so you will not feel deprived in any way. In fact, you’ll feel quite the opposite.

The reality is, no matter how clean we eat, we live in a very toxic world. Before we even open our mouths to take a bite of food, we are exposed to vehicular and industrial pollution in the air and toxins in our cleaning products and cosmetics. Not to mention the havoc wreaked on the body by stress. So, the question is not ‘am I toxic?’ but rather ‘how toxic am I?’ This 24 hour detox will help you to eliminate those toxins that cause weight gain, brain fog, loss of sleep, loss of mental clarity, and fatigue?
 
Upon Waking Drink:
Morning Lemon Elixir
  • 1 cup warm or room temp water
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • Pinch of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon raw honey OR a couple of drops of stevia

Breakfast:
Blueberry Superfood Smoothie Bliss
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk
  • ½ cup frozen or fresh, organic wild blueberries
  • ½ cup spinach
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon flax meal or chia seeds
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • Stevia or raw honey to sweeten
  • Ice (optional)
  • Blend and enjoy
 
Snack: 10 almonds and 1 apple
 
Lunch:
Mixed Salad
  • 2 cups mixed greens or spinach, chopped
  • ½ cup carrots, chopped
  • ½ cup cucumbers, chopped
  • 1 cup artichokes (BPA free, canned in water)
  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • ¼ cup hemp seeds or seed of your choice
  • Handful Italian parsley, chopped
  • Handful basil, chopped
Chop vegetables and mix in a large bowl. Top your salad with avocado and hemp seeds. Drizzle with dressing of choice.
 
Snack: ½ avocado w/ tomato & sea salt
 
Dinner:
Carrot Ginger Soup
  • 4 cups chopped carrots
  • 6 cups bone broth or water
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 2-inch nub ginger root, peeled and grated
  • Himalayan Pink sea salt to taste
  • Dash nutmeg
  • Chopped fresh parsley, dill, or cilantro
Put carrots, ginger, and onion in a pot with broth. Bring to boil then cover and reduce heat and simmer 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and put everything in a blender or food processor to purée. Serve hot topped with fresh herbs.
 
Evening:
Early Evening Immune Boosting Ginger Elixir
  • 1 cup warm or room temp water
  • Juice from ½ lemon
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger or 1 tablespoon if tolerated
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey or stevia
Bring the water and ginger to a boil, and then lower flame. Add the lemon and keep at a low simmer for a few minutes. Then pour into a mug and nourish your body. 
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Boost Your Immune System...Winter Superfoods!

1/11/2017

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