health

5 simple steps to regain control of yourself

By Kiki | Autoimmune Disease, Clean Eating

I keep hearing people tell me they don’t like this healthy food or that healthy food, you know why that is?  That’s because they have been so brained washed and programmed to like bad fattening processed foods because companies deliberately put preservations in their foods to make it taste good....

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Contest Time

By Kiki | Contest

As promised, here it is, a contest just for you.   Three (3) lucky winners will receive a copy of my eBook version of "Getting Real The Autoimmune Way - It's time to take control of your health" and "Achieving Optimal Health".  These ebooks are everything you need to know...

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Holiday Party do’s and don’t to avoid autoimmune food triggers

By Kiki | Food for thought, Healthy eating, HOME

The holidays are meant for fun times with family and friends. However, as a person with autoimmune, you’re limited to the foods you can eat or you simply just fall off the bandwagon so you can enjoy the festivities and all those delicious appetizers and beverages. It’s so easy to...

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Powerful Greens Detox Soup

By Kiki | Clean Eating, Gluten Free, Recipes, Soups

Powerful Greens Detox Soup The fall has arrived, a cool chill is in the air and there’s no better way to warm the body than with a bowl of greens soup. Not only does it warm your heart, this soup is made with powerful greens that are healthy for the...

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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...

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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...

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Top 5 Health Benefits of Eating Peaches

By Kiki | Clean Eating

I had no idea Florida ever grew Peaches. One day my friend calls me and ask If I would like to go peach picking, of course, I couldn’t pass it up as I love to pick my own fruits and veggies. We ventured out into the country and here we...

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Embera Tribe Experience

By Kiki | Family Fun, Travel

Our trip to the Embera Indian Tribe in Panama   A couple years ago my family and I took a trip to the Embera Indian Tribe in Panama (my birth country).  It was one heck of an experience that will never be forgotten. Our journey began in the city with...

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The Phases of Menopause and Dealing With Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

By Kiki | Womens Health

Dealing with the phases of menopause can be tiring, stressful and scary, but knowing your body well can help you get through these difficult times.  As ladies we tend to go through many ups and downs with our health, especially more so while we go through the stages of menopause. One...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Labor Day and Safety

By Kiki | HOME

Labor Day is the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. This is...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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BlueBerry Honey Vinaigrette

By Kiki | Healthy eating, Recipes

There is nothing like a cool summer salad with a taste of sweet berries drizzled over top for a refreshing taste.  This Blueberry honey vinaigrette is surely the best healthy choice of dressings for your salad. Ingredients: 3/4 cup Extra light Olive Oil 2 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar 2 Tbsp. White...

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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...

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DON’T BE A VICTIM

By Kiki | Safety Tips, Self Protection

THE ULTIMATE SELF DEFENSE GUIDE FOR WOMEN    FREE eBOOK  Safety Tips Every Woman Should Know to Protect Them Against a Predator    In this day and age there is danger lurking all around us, so much violence happening every single day, every single hour and every single minute, all...

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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...

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Mean Lean Easy Blueberry Waffles

By Kiki | Blueberries, Gluten Free, Recipes

                    Kiki's Mean Lean Easy Blueberry Waffles   To take a break from my morning smoothies, one of my favorite breakfast meals are blueberry waffles. These waffles are tasty, delicious and filling. I am one that always likes to keep my...

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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...

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EASY BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE

By Kiki | Blueberries, Gluten Free, Recipes

KIKI'S EASY BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE   This is a simple on the go smoothie that packs a nutritional punch for breakfast. Gives you a boost of energy, fills you up quickly and makes for a complete healthy breakfast, lunch or snack. You can make a big batch that will last up...

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VERY BERRY BLUEBERRY OATMEAL

By Kiki | Blueberries, Gluten Free, Recipes

VERY BERRY BLUEBERRY OATMEAL Oatmeal is an inexpensive food that is rich in lignans, a heart protective plant chemical that protects against cardiovascular diseases. Lignans can be found in other foods, like flax seeds, broccoli and apricots. Eating oatmeal may reduce your risk of cancer and can help lower cholesterol....

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BLUEBERRY PARFAY

By Kiki | Blueberries, Recipes

KIKI'S HOMEMADE BLUEBERRY PARFAY There's nothing like a delicious refreshing dessert on a hot summer day that's healthy and easy on the waist line. This homemade Blueberry Parfay is so simple to make and a great dessert for special dinner guest. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: Blueberries Tub of whipped cream  (If you...

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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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