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  • Intravenous Therapy For Nutrition and Hydration

    Most of us have heard before that you are what you eat. In some cases, people aren’t able to eat foods in adequate amounts or even at all due to… Read more

  • Which Natural Sweetener is Best?

    Consuming this artificial sweetener on a daily basis has shown to increase your risk of metabolic syndrome (pre-diabetes) by 35%, and increase your risk for diabetes type 2 by 65%.… Read more

  • Natural Medicine and Autoimmune – 5 Underlying Causes

    Over 80 different diseases occur that involve the disruption of the normal functioning immune system. The cases worldwide are on the rise. It is time everyone focuses on eradicating the… Read more

  • Nurturing Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence, By Understanding Your Own

    Self awareness is a benchmark of emotional intelligence, so the more aware one is, the more empathy, self acceptance one can have and both positively enhance our relationships.. The results… Read more

  • The 7 Benefits of the Ice Bath

    History of cold water therapy The use of cold water for healing was first reported in 3500 BCE in the Edwin Smith Papyrus. Ancient Greeks used it for relaxation and… Read more

  • Brain Fog and the Top Ten Causes

    What is brain fog? Brain fog is classified as a lack of cognitive functioning or disorientation. It can be slight, but significant. Many speak of it literally as if a… Read more

  • Intermittent Fasting, How to Make It Work For You

    There has not been a more helpful tool for health and wellbeing than intermittent fasting while eating a clean healthy whole foods diet. It has been successful to reverse pre-diabetes,… Read more

  • Love Your Brain

    Over the past decade there has been a surge of interest in brain health, most likely from the surge of brain related conditions such as dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease… Read more

  • How do you know your child is getting the right nutrients?

    The body operates from many mechanisms, most of which require energy and most of this energy comes through having the nutrients on board that the body needs to make energy.… Read more

  • What is Causing Hypothyroidism?

    Thyroid medications are the most popular drugs year after year, in 2022. Thyroid medicine was the third most often prescribed drug. Regardless of the medicines available, the rates of hypothyroidism… Read more

  • How do I support my immune system?

    The immune system for most of us works well when we support with what it needs and eliminate the things that hinder it’s function. There are several types of immune… Read more

  • Soothe Emotional Angst with Motherwort

    Soothe Emotional Angst with Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) A plant in the mint family, Motherwort gets its name from its ancient use: helping women who had a tendency to “over-mother” and thus… Read more

  • Anti-Herpes Diet

    The key is to optimize the Lysine to Arginine ratio. These are two amino acids found in foods. High arginine foods will increase your risk of getting herpes sores while… Read more

  • Chia Seeds: Tiny Powerhouse

    Chia Seeds: Tiny Powerhouse         Chia seeds were prized by ancient cultures as a source of sustainable energy. In fact, “chia” is the ancient Mayan word for… Read more

  • Whole Foods Diet

    What is a whole foods diet? How to get started? Selecting, preparing, and eating foods close to how they are found in nature: unprocessed; unrefined; and free from preservatives, additives,… Read more

  • Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)

    A European culinary favorite, Stinging Nettle’s spinach-like greens are remarkably nutritious. One cup of Nettle is abundant in calcium, iron and zinc, and contains ample amounts of magnesium, copper, selenium and… Read more

  • Top 10 Brain Foods – Power Up!

    by Wendy Wells, NMD Eat Apples and enjoy the brain benefits. Quercitin is a plant chemical in apple skins that protect the nerve cells of the brain against free radical… Read more

  • Stress Questionnaire

    Am I stressed? How do I know if I am stressed? Dr. Wendy Wells often asks patients about stress as illnesses often begin during times of high stress. Answer Yes… Read more

  • Best Anti-inflammatory Foods List

    Inflamatory Food (IF) Rating: Higher = Better BEST ANTI-INFLAMMATORY SPICES:Hot Chile Peppers: IF Rating 50155Garlic Powder: IF Rating 31176Cayenne Pepper: IF Rating 28152Ginger: IF Rating 27551Turmeric: IF Rating 22564Onion Powder:… Read more

  • Avoid Consuming Excitotoxins

    Excitotoxins are toxic to the nervous system. They can cause anxiety, tremors, insomnia, seizures, rapid pulse, heart palpitations, gastrointestinal distress, migraines and symptoms of autism. These are found in processed… Read more

  • Exhausted and labs normal? Could it be adrenal fatigue?

    “Am I crazy?  The doctor said I am normal!  I have every test and then was prescribed an anti-depressant!” No, no, you are not crazy.  The doctor is just looking in… Read more

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I’m Amy, a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of slow, purposeful living together!

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