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An Often Neglected Detox Secret: Dry Skin Brushing
Detoxing is no joke. I've had my share of dealing with it while trying new diets and supplements to help heal my gut. I have learned along the way that there are ways to help lessen the effects of die off that I am so thankful for. One of my favorite tools when it comes to detox is dry skin brushing. I find it so beneficial that I do it on a daily basis, detox or not. What is Dry Skin Brushing? Dry skin brushing, is just that, taking a natural fiber brush and brushing your skin off in smooth, long strokes. Easy, right? I think so and the benefits are really fantastic. Your skin is the largest organ of your ...Read More
Foods Slow Cooker Navy Bean Soup
Slow cooker Navy Bean Soup is a great meal idea for busy days and leftover days. It's so flavorful and tasty! The perfect cozy comfort food. Stop! Before you throw out that ham bone, you can get even more deliciousness out of it. Just like any other bones from chicken, turkey, or beef—that you can extract both delicious and nourishing bone broth from—ham bones also have nutrients in them. In fact, ham bones may be my very favorite type of bone broth. I find them to be much more rich and flavorful than other meat bones. If you don't know the benefits of bone broth, I'd encourage you to read up on bone broth ...Read More
How to Use Baths to Detox
I think there is a common misconception about baths—that they are good for small children or they are nice for just relaxing the body. But did you know baths can be an important part of the detox process? Detoxing can be quite nasty. The symptoms range from headaches to chills and even fevers as the body works to eliminate the toxins and viruses out of your system. There are lots of ways to help your body detox, and one of my favorites is a bath. The skin is the largest organ in your body, so it makes sense that it can also help with the detox process. Keeping your skin clear and allowing it to detox helps ...Read More
Make Valentine’s Extra Special + DIY Massage Bars
This year, like every year, I want to make Valentine's Day an extra special day for my husband. While we should certainly aspire to make our husband's feel loved every day, Valentine's Day is a good reminder. What better way to make my husband feel loved than some special one-on-one time? I'm going to share with you a recipe for some super cute, super nourishing DIY massage bars! AND even better than that, I'm going to tell you how you can give him an over-the-top, amazing massage with those bars. You'll knock his socks off—guaranteed! 7 Steps to an Extra-Special Valentine's Day ... Order (or gather) your ...Read More
20 Bible Verses Parents Can Use to Correct Their Kids
Recently we asked our readers to give us their favorite Bible verses they use time and time again when they correct their children. We received a number of e-mails, comments, and replies on social media. Here were the most often mentioned verses. Disobedience to Parents Proverbs 12:15 – "The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice." Proverbs 13:1 – "A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke." Ephesians 6:1 – "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right." Colossians 3:20 – "Children, obey your parents in everything, for this ...Read More
20 Drinks to Help Your Body Detox
Work, sickness, stress, holidays, lack of sleep, grains, sugars, processed foods, exposure to chemicals... These are all things that stress our bodies, compromising our immune system. When we begin to feel run down or out of balance internally, it's a sure sign that our body is telling us that it's time to slow down and detox. When I feel myself in need of a detox, it's always helpful to have a list of foods on hand that will aid my body in healing instead of hindering the process. I usually find myself reaching first for liquids—tea or a smoothie—something to flush out my system. Thankfully, nature abounds ...Read More
3 Bible Verses You Should Be Using to Correct Your Kids
There are some good Bible verses to help focus on how to correct your kids. When it comes to correcting my kids' behavior, I've got a lot to learn. My gut reactions tend not to be the best ones... Shouting ("Come on, guys!") Shaming ("I only asked you to do one thing, and you couldn't even do that?" Over-generalizing ("Why do you always...") I know I'm not alone. I hear it all the time from parents who wish they could correct their kids in a godly manner, but their knee-jerk responses seem to get in the way. 3 Verses to Use to Correct Your Kids Parents need a plan when it comes to ...Read More
