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Cosmetics & Carcinogens: Are Personal Care Products Hurting Us?
Yes, it sounds dramatic, but it’s true. Cosmetics and carcinogens go hand-in-hand in the U.S. where the cosmetics industry is not regulated. Repeat, NOT REGULATED. So anything goes when it comes to ingredients used to make our beloved lipstick, mascara and everything in between. I mean this alone, is cringe worthy –> “of the 113…
Read MoreGuest Blog: Creating new healthy habits to live your best life
GUEST BLOGGER: Eve Emerson As Jill’s parents, the diagnosis of Stage IV lung cancer to our beautiful, vibrant and healthy young daughter was nothing less than a gut punch, devastating, and heartbreaking news – there are no words to adequately describe the feeling. As time progressed, we all learned a lot about this disease in…
Read MoreRaising Awareness of Breast Implant Toxicity
I am not an expert on this topic, however in the spirit of what #luvyourlungs is all about, knowledge is power and I’m honored to share with you all. It is thanks to many of you that this topic has come my way numerous times over the last few months. Your willingness to share your…
Read MoreHealing DIY Body Butter
This DIY essential oil recipe is rewarding in so many ways. Let Frankincense help rejuvenate skin health and refresh your senses, while the Lavender instills peace and harmony. Plus, it’s easy to make and smells great. ENJOY! What you’ll need: 2 ounces organic shea butter or coconut oil 10 drops of lavender essential oil 10…
Read MoreWhat do Ticks & Beef have in common?
The answer may surprise you! Apparently ticks are a bit more dangerous than we thought, not only putting us at risk for Lyme Disease and other known pathogens, but also a “new-to-me” symptom called Alpha-gal allergy. While I haven’t been directly impacted by this one, it does hit close to home. My Dad was recently…
Read MoreHealth Hack #15: Buy Fresh Garlic and Onions – and consume them daily!
Garlic is one of the most potent anti-cancer vegetables around. The World Health Organization recommends that adults eat one clove every day. Did you know that?? I didn’t. But I do try to get in as much fresh, organic garlic I can each day. I found it easier than I thought to sneak it into…
Read MoreSelf Care isn’t Selfish
I write everything down! It’s how I learn, process, absorb and also pick back up where I left off with clarity. And naturally it was the first thing I did as my medical journey unfolded – got a fresh notebook, and a pen and started writing. In the hospital I documented everything – every doctor…
Read MoreTop 5 Nutrition Tips for Healthy Living
Many of you have asked me for tips on how to get started with a clean lifestyle, specifically around diet and nutrition. “What are you doing?” “Where do I start?” With New Years, just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to share my simple, straightforward Top 5 Nutrition Tips for Healthy Living.…
Read MoreNutrition Matters! Winning with the Plant Paradox approach
I had the pleasure of first being introduced to a lectin this year, and it has truly changed my life. In a world where we are constantly being inundated with the word “diet” and short-term, quick win programs to appease our need for instant gratification, it’s challenging to sort through the chaos. Throw in a…
Read MoreAlternative Care: A Holistic Approach
This topic is one near and dear to my heart in so many ways and will for sure be the crux of so many more blogs in the future. For me, it started on day one after diagnosis – well maybe not literally day one (more like week one) but still, the critical necessity of…
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