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FacebookJun 26, 2019

ANNOUNCING another AWESOME FACEBOOK LIVE tonight at 7PM MST. Will be discussing PMS and FIBROMYALGIA for all those…

ANNOUNCING another AWESOME FACEBOOK LIVE tonight at 7PM MST. Will be discussing PMS and FIBROMYALGIA for all those who still have questions! BE here or be sad! (And see the picture? Keep reading and listening and you too will figure out why

InstagramApr 12, 2019

Could the cause of hair loss be something more? There are so many reasons as to why hair could be thinning. It could…

Could the cause of hair loss be something more? There are so many reasons as to why hair could be thinning. It could be genetically predisposed, diet, shampoo use, stress, hormones, pregnancy or even vitamin deficiencies! There is always a

InstagramMar 29, 2019

I have found one cause for postpartum depression is a severe vitamin deficiency. It takes a lot to grow a baby for 9…

I have found one cause for postpartum depression is a severe vitamin deficiency. It takes a lot to grow a baby for 9 months and during that time mama can be sucked dry of all the things she needs! It can cause low libido and many other thin

InstagramMar 22, 2019

Zinc. I think we have all heard of it before, but do you know how crucial it is to the body? Not only is it critical…

Zinc. I think we have all heard of it before, but do you know how crucial it is to the body? Not only is it critical for functionality of the thyroid receptors & glands but your insulin receptors as well! Without zinc they would not work! I

Health BlogMar 14, 2019

How Swimming Can Change Your Life

Aloha, One of the most important parts of my healthy lifestyle choices I owe all to my mom. She was a high school swim coach and put me in the water when I was only two weeks old. However, my mom’s example goes far beyond just teaching me to swim. My grandma suffered from strokes and had a hard time walking. I can remember my mom and aunts would take my grandma to the pool to re-teach her to walk. It helped with her coordination, balance, and posture. They would walk up and down the pool which showed me how water buoyancy not only benefits our health at any age, but also how it can be used to

Health BlogFeb 28, 2019

Could Melatonin Help You Sleep Better and Longer?

Aloha, Do you have problems falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night? Did you know our body naturally produces a hormone called melatonin from our pineal gland? This hormone is what helps us sleep every night. Recently, I read a couple articles on the cycle of sleeping and waking. The first article comes from the National Sleep Foundation and they found: “A key factor in how human sleep is regulated is exposure to light or to darkness. Exposure to light stimulates a nerve pathway from the retina in the eye to an area in the brain called the hypothalamus. There, a special center ca

YouTubeJan 13, 2019

Testosterone in Men and Women

Aloha, Have you thought about the possibility of having low in testosterone? Yes, both men and women suffer from low testosterone. Understanding the signs and symptoms, in men and women, can help dramatically and improve testosterone levels. Since I was 30 years old, I forced my body through menopause with a lupron shot prior to starting chemotherapy in order to prevent my estrogen-positive cancer from spreading. Unfortunately, I had the same side-effects women go through during menopause including hot and cold flashes, dryness, and low libido. Have you considered the changes your body is goin

Health BlogDec 6, 2018

Natural Progesterone

Aloha, In a previous blog, I talked about the ‘Sunshine’ vitamin, and today I want to share a little bit about the ‘Feel Good’ hormone. Natural progesterone is an incredible hormone that helps women with many benefits women. Take a look at some of these benefits: Stops or reduces hot flashes Stops or reduces night- or day-sweats Reduces risk of breast cancer Kills breast cancer cells (causes apoptosis) Reduces or reverses fibrocystic breast tissue Reduces the risk of heart attacks (reduces coronary artery disease) Causes somnolence (sleepiness) and aids in sleep Causes weight loss Causes incre

Health BlogNov 29, 2018

Essential Oils & Menopause

Aloha! One of the most dreaded words for women is menopause. Many women embrace this natural change; however, other women are shocked when it happens to them. Personally, my body is going through menopause as a result of my cancer treatment. Unfortunately, I am very familiar with the constant hot and cold flashes women face during this difficult time. Have you realized what happens to your body besides the hot and cold flashes, or the joyous stop of your monthly cycle? What other changes take place within your body that cause these symptoms? Can you do anything to help compensate for what your

Health BlogOct 10, 2018

Benefits of CoQ10

Aloha friends! Have you wanted to learn more of CoQ10, but information about this supplement is confusing? Many people are also confused, and Dr. Purser acknowledges it is a complicated topic. I hope you find answers while reading since CoQ10 as it plays an important role in activating the metabolism. CoQ10 is a nutrient our body naturally produces and acts as an antioxidant which protects cells from damage and improve overall well-being. If you suffer from hypothyroidism, cardiovascular complications, fatigue, or other energy-depleting conditions, CoQ10 is a great option to boost your energy.

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