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A Few Natural Remedies for Your Summer Bug Bites
[disclosure] It’s a good Monday! I’m headed to the airport in Bermuda to head back home to Texas. Interestingly, Bermuda has no mosquitos! Unlike Texas. In honor of the Texas mosquitoes that I will sadly be coming back to, today we look at natural bug bite remedies. Summer’s Here! Get Prepared for the Inevitable Bug Bites Summer is the time of year when people are out soaking up sun and engaging in fun outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, swimming, taking trips to the beach, and exploring other parts of nature. While the warm air, sunny skies, and free time may be just what the doctor ordered, summer is…
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Juicing Part 2: Why Juice?
[disclosure] Last week, we looked at how to start incorporating juicing into your regimen. This week, we are going to look at some of the reasons to juice and suggestions on how to make your juicing a little less costly. Reason 1: Juicing for Weight Loss If done correctly, juicing can be an incredibly effective way to lose weight. However, most fruits contain a lot of natural sugar, which can make weight loss difficult. Therefore, you’ll want to be sure to use juicing recipes that include lots of nutritious vegetables and only a little fruit for added sweetness if weight loss is your primary goal. Most juicing recipes that…
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Infused Water 101 and How to Make It
It’s clear, odorless, and tasteless, but most living creatures cannot exist without it. Water keeps us alive. It keeps our cells hydrated and plump. It also flushes out toxins to naturally cleanse our insides. Hydrating year-round is essential. However, in the spring, the weather is warmer, and you spend more time outside, sweating more and requiring even more hydration. This gets worse in the summer. There are times when drinking water gets redundant and boring. Instead of buying vitamin water, flavored sparkling water, or sports drinks, why not try to incorporate nature’s good stuff, all in one place, right in your own home? What Is Infused Water? Infused water has…
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Deciding on a Fitness Program: Bodyweight
[disclosure] If you want to start a new exercise regimen or make some changes to the one you are currently doing (or not doing), it’s good to explore other options. Perhaps there’s something else out there that might inspire you or spice up your routine enough that you are more consistently doing it. There are a number of different fitness programs, from those you do at the gym, to in the open air, to at-home workouts. Each varies in intensity, type, and benefits. If you are interested in something you can do at home without equipment, bodyweight might be for you. Here are some of the top benefits of doing…
