Health

WHY WATER ?

By Kiki | Health

** 10 LIFE-CHANGING REASONS TO DRINK MORE WATER Have you gone all day without drinking water ? Did it even occurred to you that you are thirsty? Guess what – by the time you experience the sensation of the thirst, you are already dehydrated. That thirst is your body...

Elderberry: A powerful berry to keep cold and flu away

By Kiki | Health, Natural remedies

One powerful berry that will keep the flu away Flu season is well in full swing and everywhere you turn there are people coughing and sneezing their lungs out. Some have even lost their lives due to this nasty virus, may they rest in peace. This makes it even more...

Why sugar is killing you, it’s like an addiction

By Kiki | Health, Healthy eating

Why Sugar is KILLING you… You can’t just “burn off” sugar… As I walk around a carnival or any event, I can't help but watch all the people indulging in sweets. From cotton candy, funnel cakes, donuts, candy you name it - we are surrounded by sweets. Now, I have...

WHY YOU SHOULD STAY AWAY FROM TABLE SALTS

By Kiki | Health

What is Table Salt Exactly? Table salt is a manufactured form of sodium chloride. Just as an illusionist does, table salt pulls off a first rate impression of naturally occurring salts, merely mimicking the flavor of what our bodies in reality necessitate. It’s not very comforting to learn that the...

Why sugar is so bad for your health?

By Kiki | Health

Found in ice cream, cakes and other pastries, sugar is a commonly known item- be it in its crystal or syrup form. It is also used by virtually everyone as a sweetener for food. There are two types of sugar- the complex and simple. Complex sugar is the natural type...

Am I part werewolf?

By Kiki | Health, Sleep

Am I growing hair, are fangs growing too? Oh no, what's happening. I wrote this post one night when I just struggled to fall asleep. My body told me I’m tired, I felt sleepy so I lay down in bed ready for a restful night sleep. I snuggle up in...

Charlie horses, locked ankles sound familiar ?

By Kiki | Aging, Autoimmune Disease, Easy on your joints and muscles, Exercise, Health, Joints and Muscles

NO, NO, NO!! OMG, OMG!! – PLEASE STOP!! This is how I woke up at 3am one morning with excruciating pain in my left leg and ankle with a Charlie horse and almost locked ankle. No matter what I did or which way I moved my foot, the pain was...

Boost your energy with Vitamin D

By Kiki | Energy, Health, Natural remedies, Outdoor activities

Sunshine or Vitamin D Supplements, Which one is best ? If you’ve been following me long enough, you know that Vitamin D is my best friend. Just being outside is the best way of getting a healthy dosage, however sometimes that is not enough. At one point I was deficient...

Bounce Back to Health

By Kiki | Aging, Autoimmune Disease, Beauty, Energy, Exercise, Family Fun, Health, Healthy eating, HOME, Joints and Muscles, Lose weight, Outdoor activities, Purpose in Life, Regain Strength

"BOUNCE BACK TO HEALTH" A STRESS FREE TOTAL BODY WORKOUT GET YOUR FREE EBOOK NOW Remember our pre-teen years ? Those were the years we were full of energy, always on the go, and there was no stopping us until our parents hollered at us to come in for dinner. The...

Train your taste buds to like gluten free foods & reduce inflammation

By Kiki | Autoimmune Disease, Dining, Food for thought, Health, Recipes

Recently I was having a discussion on gluten free foods and healthy eating and the one comment most people had made, was how they didn't like the taste of gluten free foods so I was compelled to have to write a post about it. I will agree when I first...

Stop with the rat race. 12 steps for a healthier life

By Kiki | Food for thought, Health, HOME, Outdoor activities, Recipes

If you've ever looked for any nutritional information on the Internet, then I’m sure you have realized all the different opinions out there. People seem to disagree on everything and even health professionals seem to constantly contradict each other. But it doesn't have to be so complicated. What's most important...

Why you should avoid nightshade fruits and vegetables?

By Kiki | Autoimmune Disease, Clean Eating, Health

Many people, who suffer with arthritis or any types of autoimmune diseases, have found that consuming foods from the nightshade family does in fact adversely affect their health. The term “nightshade” may have come from the fact that these plants grow in shady areas, and some flowers at night. Nightshade...

What’s the pink salt craze?

By Kiki | Beauty Tips, Do It Yourself, Health, HOME

Find out the many beneficial properties of using Himalayan pink salt. When I first made the decision to start eating healthy and changing my lifestyle completely, the first change I made was salt. After eating meals using table salt or food high in sodium, I would notice how bloated my...

Let It Go!

By Kiki | Beauty Tips, Health, HOME

A five-step plan for reducing your stress. As a person with autoimmune diseases I have had to take several steps back and work on managing my stress level. I was always on the go, saying yes to everything and everyone, it was just hard for me to say NO. I was always...

MEDICINE MAN

By Kiki | Health, natural healing, Travel

An Education On Natural Medicine Embera Indian Tribe - Medicine Man A couple years ago my family and I took a trip to the Embera Indian Tribe in Panama. A country I am so proud to call home - my birth country. I was honored to have been able to...

MENOPAUSAL ITCHING

By Kiki | Beauty Tips, Health

Find the relief your looking for from menopausal itching. Menopausal itching is one topic that most women are to embarrassed to talk about. Just the other day I had a friend talk about the itchiness she was experiencing and how embarrassing it was to talk about it, so I felt...

Top 10 benefits of blueberries

By Kiki | Blueberries, Gluten Free, Health, Recipes

Blueberries a nutritious superfood for weight loss and more. One of my favorite springtime event is Blueberry picking and here in Florida we are lucky to be surrounded by tons of blueberry farms. I like going several times during this season to load up on blueberries to get me through to...

Why eat Avocados ?

By Kiki | Food for thought, Health

So you've seen all these commercials on avocados and wonder why it's being advertised so much. Well here's the low down on avocados, the ultimate super fruit. Avocados may be fatty, but that doesn't mean that they are bad for your health. In fact, this fruit is a nutritional powerhouse...

Sneezing, watery eyes & itchy throat?

By Kiki | Health

I am sure by now most of you are feeling the springtime in the air and have notice things starting to bloom all around us. Well, maybe not for the northern parts of the world where there's still snow, but at least here in Florida it is. For those of...

What is Dry Skin Brushing ?

By Kiki | Beauty Tips, Health

Dry skin brushing is a beauty and health practice that is quickly growing in popularity again even though it has been around for years. As a simple way to support good health, it is best done with a brush made from natural materials. While dry skin brushing won’t be the magic…

Easy Smoothie Recipe

By Kiki | Do It Yourself, Health, Recipes

This easy smoothie recipe surely gives me a boost of energy each morning and a great start to my day. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and provides you with the energy and nutrients that lead to increased concentration in the classroom and office. Studies show that breakfast can…

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