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I Don’t Drink Alcohol Anymore. Here’s Why & What I Sip Instead
The Honest Truth? I used to think an occasional drink was harmless. A glass of wine to unwind or a cocktail at dinner felt like part of being an adult. But as I got older, had babies, started healing my hormones, and became more aware of what I was putting in and on my body, something shifted. Alcohol no longer felt like self-care. It started to feel like self-sabotage. So I stopped drinking. And I’ve never looked back. Why Alcohol Hits Harder Now (Especially for Women) You may have noticed that your body doesn’t bounce back like it used to after a night out. There’s a reason for that—and it’s not just…
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Want to learn more about collagen? Keep Reading…
Collagen is EVERYWHERE in the health and wellness industry and for good reason. I decided to use the Green Compass collagen because of the plethora of health benefits it harnesses. It has 3x the amount of collagen than the competitors on the market. The power of clean, organic hemp helps to give the ultimate support for strong skin, hair and nails. The collagen peptide blend comes from a trifecta of sources that helps restore healthy collagen levels while botanicals and vitamins protect skin from oxidative stress, improve hydration and elasticity giving skin a natural glow that promotes healthy aging. This brand speaks to me on a deeper health level because it contains CBG. Nano-enhanced CBG has been called the ‘Mother…
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How I Support My Digestion and Gut Health
Let’s face it, digestion and gut health are hot topics right now, and rightfully so. I’m sure you’ve heard at least one person talking about “gut health” as it is a term that is quickly increasing among the medical and food industry. The “gut” refers to your gastrointestinal (GI) system and more specifically, the term relates to the health of multiple aspects within that system such as the effective digestion and absorption of food, the absence of GI related illnesses, normal intestinal bacteria, and effective immunity. This PubMed article says that, “any impairment of the GI barrier can increase the risk of developing infectious, inflammatory and functional GI diseases, as…
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Why I made a commitment to take CBD daily
For the last few months, I did an experiment on myself. I tried CBD during my postpartum because I felt like I was drowning. And guess what… it helped me remember that I knew how to swim. Never in a million years would I think that I would be sitting here, writing a love letter about CBD but here I am, a TRUE believer of what it can do for us because I have seen it first hand since my sixth baby was born. I’ll explain… my husband picked up A LOT of jobs this summer, I am thankful that he was able to do that to help us financially…
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The Many Benefits of CBD
DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical provider. I am sharing my first hand experience with this product. I encourage you to do your own research and also consult with your health care provider before trying anything you are not familiar with. If you follow natural minded people or are somewhat “crunchy” yourself, you’ve probably heard about CBD (Cannabidiol) oil. A few years ago this was not the case as CBD has quickly become a health trend. It’s one that I stand behind after using for a long period of time. If you’ve been curious about it, you’re in the right place! I’m going to break down what all the hype…
