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Excommunicating From the Cult of Accomplishment

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Jun 09, 2015

Are you a member of the cult of accomplishment? Free yourself. Nothing good ever came out of a cult.

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Take a Break!

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“If you don’t make time for wellness, you’ll be forced to make time for illness.”

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Teach Your Children to Cook

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The current generation of US children is likely to be sicker and die younger than their parents. Inspiring them to cook will build a foundation of healthful habits that will keep them safe, happy, and well.

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Metabolic Syndrome

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Metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance are major risk factors for two of the leading causes of death in the U.S.– heart disease and diabetes. What does this have to do with the thyroid? A lot.

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Is Your Skincare Truly Safe? Truly?

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It never crossed my mind that a skin care product sold in the U.S. could be toxic. I then learned that there hasn’t been a federal law passed governing the personal care industry in the U.S. since 1938 – 77 years ago!

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Your Questions, Answered [V1]

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on May 21, 2015

Your questions, answered. In this post: adrenal health, grazing vs. meals, and cookware.

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Summer Sweet Potatoes: Three Ways!

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Here are three refreshing and light variations of sweet potatoes. They’re easy to make, packed with nutrients, anti-inflammatory, and super delicious!

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Managing PCOS

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on May 13, 2015

Here are 31 considerations and suggestions (nutritional, lifestyle, supplemental) for helping you manage PCOS.

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The Stress / Weight Relationship

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Have you been doing “all of the right things” but are having a hard time meeting your health goals? Maybe it’s time to dig deeper and uncover your root cause.

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Nonviolent Communication with Ourselves

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Science has shown us how repeating self-defeating, mean, negative thoughts about ourselves keeps us stuck in the stress response and increases likelihood of autoimmune disease.

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