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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,...
Simone Wan Moran
Anti-Inflammatory Cauliflower Soup Recipe
This cauliflower soup recipe is so delicious, we wanted to share it with you! It's from Anya Vien, a contributor to Yummly, the digital recipe site. The recipe includes both ginger and turmeric and is just one delicious way to help to reduce inflammation and relieve pain! Enjoy! CAULIFLOWER, GINGER, COCONUT OIL, TURMERIC SOUP Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower, stemmed and cut into bite-size florets 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 cup chopped kale 3 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped 1 can full-fat, unsweetened coconut milk 2 teaspoons minced ginger 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped...
Simone Wan Moran
The Other Poppy: Corydalis
Did you know that there are other pain relieving plants in the poppy plant family that don't have the same addictive qualities as opium? The opiates that come from the poppy plant include morphine, opium, heroin, and codeine. Using opioids from the opium poppy is a risky choice. While they work like magic, they also produce some pretty intense side effects that can be hard to live with, addiction only being one of them. Corydalis, a Chinese poppy plant, has many of the same pain relieving benefits as the opium poppy, but without the negative side effects. In fact, recent clinical trials show that...
Simone Wan Moran
What Causes Inflammation and What You Can Do About It!
So, there is a lot of conversation out there about inflammation and why we need to fix it. Let’s talk about what is inflammation and why it matters, where it comes from, and what we can do about it. It is important to understand that there is a connection between inflammation and immunity, which negatively impacts hormonal balance, which in turn impacts mood, energy, and wellness. We can actually have stress and inflammation at the cellular level. When we have inflammation at the cellular level, our gut and our brains are out of balance, which can cause us...
Simone Wan Moran
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