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20 Ways Coconut Oil Can Help Your Pets

August 24, 2013 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Most people find it funny when I tell them that my dogs get coconut oil with their dinner every night. We humans know all of the health benefits from consuming coconut oil, but did you know that our pets can also benefit from it too? I have been feeding my dogs coconut oil for years...

Adaptogens: Herbs for Vitality – Schisandra Berries

August 22, 2013 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Feature Image at Top: Schisandra Berries drying in China | Image Used with permission of Chris Kilham of MedicineHunter.com (I highly recommend this website! Tons of great info!) Welcome to another installment in my multi-part series, where I am discussing adaptogens and how I am using them to help me on my healing journey. You...

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In Order to Lose Weight, You Must First Get Healthy

August 21, 2013 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

My friend, and affiliate partner, Lydia from Divine Health is offering a great online course focused on getting your body healthy in order to lose weight. This thought is directly opposite from what we are taught. Our society tells us that if we just lose weight, we’ll be healthy. However, that is backwards thinking. There...

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Traditional Tuesdays: Nutritious and Delicious – 8/20/13

August 20, 2013 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Traditional Tuesday’s Nutritious and Delicious Blog Carnival is for anything involving traditional foods. Recipes, techniques, tips, discussions on the hows and whys we do what we do, kitchen organization, appliances used, fitting traditional foods into your life and schedule, anything under the banner of traditional foods is wonderful. Posts, Facebook pages or websites on the...

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Cold Mixed Berry Fruit Soup (Gluten, Grain, Dairy, and Sugar-Free)

August 16, 2013 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Sweet, tangy, and refreshing, this cold mixed berry fruit soup makes a perfect ending to a summertime meal. You can use whatever berries you have on hand and in season. Top the soup with some whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and you have a decadent dessert that won’t leave you with that icky sugar...