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The Top 3 Vitamins and Minerals To Boost Your Immune System

The Top 3 Vitamins and Minerals To Boost Your Immune System

What's the number one thing that can keep us from getting sick? Staying in our beds?! Maybe, but really it's our immune system! With the flu, colds and other illnesses surrounding us, we have to keep our immunity as strong as possible. And now there is a new threat to us all—Coronavirus--which is causing a lot of worry and concern for everyone.  So how do we avoid coming down with what feels like an inevitable illness?  We all know the basics—get enough sleep, wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands, be physically active; manage your stress; drink plenty of fluids.  So, what else can...

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Simone Wan Moran

Why the heck do we get hung over and what to do if you’re in the HO situation.

Why the heck do we get hung over and what to do if you’re in the HO situation.

Why the heck do we get hungover and what to do if you’re in the HO situation. Libations make for lively conversations and feel like a relaxing and celebratory thing to do…. Until the next day when we say to ourselves, did I really drink that much?  The potential problem with drinking is drinking over your personal limit which can cause the dreaded hangover.  For some, that’s 2 glasses of red wine, and for others, it’s 5 martinis.  Whatever it is for you, we’re going to go over a few reasons why hangovers happen and what you can do about them. Why hangovers happenAccording to research,...

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Simone Wan Moran

5 Super Powers of Medicinal Mushrooms

5 Super Powers of Medicinal Mushrooms

I’m sure you’ve been hearing the buzz about putting shrooms in coffee, shrooms in power bars, shrooms in granola, shrooms everywhere!  Why suddenly all the shroom craze?  Although it seems like a new trend, medicinal mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in traditional healing.  They have the magical power of boosting energy, regulating digestion, and helping treat and prevent diseases.  More than 2,000 edible mushrooms exist on the planet, that’s why it’s ideal to rely on a licensed herbalist to help guide you on what you should and shouldn’t use.  Here are some reasons on why you should...

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Simone Wan Moran

How to Get Your Trot Back After the Turkey Trot

How to Get Your Trot Back After the Turkey Trot

Thanksgiving can be a day of excesses—too much turkey, desserts, and at times, family!  Running the local Turkey Trot may be just what you need to help you reduce stress and get your body in shape for the turkey-a-thon.  After the trot though, you may experience soreness and mild discomfort brought on by inflammation.  Here are 4 ways to reduce pain and inflammation after your post-trot work-out.   Soak. Take an Epsom Salt bath. Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, is a natural mineral compound historically known for its ability to reduce inflammation, ease stress and flush toxins from the body.  Try adding...

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Simone Wan Moran