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Healthy Beach Snacks

June 1, 2011

My favorite thing to do in the summer is pack up my beach bag, drive to Lake Michigan, and plant myself on a beach towel for the day. I bring books, magazines, and plenty of sunscreen, but what ends up being the most important are the snacks which help to keep me hydrated, full, and […]

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Homemade Lotion

May 31, 2011

I came across a homemade lotion recipe today and amazingly enough had all of the ingredients to try it out! It is really easy to make and the finished product (without essential oils added) has the most wonderfully natural smell of honey and cocoa butter. I also yielded a good half cup, but if you […]

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Microwave Popcorn Dangerous to Health

May 27, 2011

I love munching on popcorn as much as anyone else (especially with a scary movie or good romantic comedy!), but I’ve decided that microwave popcorn just won’t be an option for me anymore. I hardly ever use my microwave anyway since I have a fantastic toaster oven and prefer a more natural way of heating […]

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Why I Leave Shoes at the Door

May 26, 2011

If you ask my husband what my number one pet peeve is, he’ll definitely tell you it’s wearing shoes in the house. I literally *cringe* when it happens and have gotten to the point where I mostly don’t mind asking people to take them off. Now I’m not super picky about a spot free, disinfected […]

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Oatmeal Face Mask

May 24, 2011

A couple of months ago, I shared how to make your own oatmeal mask at home. Luckily though, I recently came upon a great option for those of you that are not interested in this DIY or don’t have the ingredients on hand. This Oatmeal Mask from Aubrey Organics has great reviews on Amazon and […]

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Is Your Lawn Necessary?

May 24, 2011

Today I’m participating in the Ultimate Blog Swap. You’ll find me posting over at 1 Mom’s Mission about Healthy Cookout Foods, and I’m excited to welcome Lisa from Granola Catholic to openeyehealth: Where Did the Lawn Come From? Did you know that the modern lawn got its start in Europe? The moist mild climate there made it […]

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Homemade Alfredo Sauce

May 23, 2011

This weeks recipe for alfredo sauce is extremely easy to make and really delicious. You’ll notice that this recipe has way less ingredients than in store bought jars. I started with this recipe, but adjusted it slightly to make it more flavorful with some garlic. I also served it with easy baked asparagus– one of […]

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Stress and Your Health Part II

May 20, 2011

So yesterday we discussed the body’s physical reaction to stress and how it responds with “fight or flight” (the same reaction as fear). We finished by concluding that a person’s state of mind can influence their physical responses and possibly keep them in a state of chronic stress. This leads into a more detailed answer […]

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Is Stress Affecting Your Health?

May 19, 2011

I had the pleasure of attending a great local Nourishing Ways meeting on Tuesday evening where Micah McLaughlin, a local Naturopathic Practitioner from Continuum Healing, spoke about stress and how it relates to health. You might be surprised by how intertwined the two are! Before we jump into stress, if you’re not familiar with naturopathy, it’s […]

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Dangerous Mold in Peanut Butter

May 17, 2011

I love peanut butter. I eat it mixed in smoothies, with a sliced banana, and sometimes even right off a spoon. Unfortunately, some of the things I’ve been hearing about mold and a cancer causing agent in peanut butter is making me a bit hesitant. Here’s the “scoop”. Peanuts are susceptible to a fungi known […]

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