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The Takeover- Sugar in Full Effect

Is sugar really the leading cause of obesity and type II diabetes in America?  Read the article link from The Atlantic and see the answer. Maybe it's time for you to make the switch, and leave sugar in the past. http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/09/how-to-think-about-sugar/279742/

Me + You = Family, Good Family Habits

Making the most of what we've got, no matter what we're working with.  The items listed in the link below (written by CNN) show the simple updates you can make in your family habits.  And they're all free!  http://superhuman.ly/2013/08/25/habits-of-healthy-families/

Chocolate, Tea, Wine, Oh My!

These are a few of my favorite things!  I'm so sure that you were nervous when you saw this title!  But please don't worry, as the attached article link from Tree Hugger actually talks about the behind the scenes health benefits in chocolate, tea, and red wine.  Enjoy!! http://www.treehugger.com/natural-sciences/green-tea-chocolate-and-wine-inspire-anti-bacterial-coating.html

Label Me Beautiful- The Fine Print on Beauty Products

It's important to understand the ingredients we are putting on our skin, and the effects of daily exposure to chemicals. Look beyond the title of your favorite products that read "natural, green, eco-friendly, organic, non-toxic," and other misleasing terms.  Check out the fine print to help you identify how much your beauty products are REALLY costing you. Negative long term effects may be in the near future.... as we are exposing ourselves to hundreds of chemicals from the body lotion, face creams, hand soap, nail polish, mascara. That's before we even get into our day or leave the house. View two links below from  www.treehugger. com, showing why we need to toss those chemically based beauty brands/products.  Plus read how simple this process can really be!! http://www.treehugger.com/style/detox-your-make-up-kit-10-ways-to-avoid-harmful-cosmetic-chemicals-slideshow.html http://www.treehugger.com/organic-beauty/what-ive-learned-detoxifying-my-beauty-...

True Love - Coconut Oil

If I have not introduced you to my true love, it's definitely a past due experience. Find out 55 more reasons why this has been titled my true love. I talk about it all the time, the good and the great benefits of coconut oil. Wellness Mama has comprised a list of 101 reasons this is a must-have in your home, a simple solution to a host of dilemmas. Try it now!!! http://wellnessmama.com/5734/101-uses-for-coconut-oil/