Whether you\’re running the beach boardwalk or just chilling poolside, we all get a little thirsty for something refreshing during summer. And sometimes we like to have a little fun when we\’re hydrating up. Root beer floats, sugary smoothies and salty margaritas are some favorite go-to\’s, but are they really benefiting you? Those empty calories […]
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Whenever you\’re stressed, some people are quick to say it\’s all in your head. For those without those symptoms, that\’s easy to believe. After all, all negative thoughts take place in the brain, so it is all in your head, right? Nope. You probably know that those worrisome thoughts can actually impact the rest of
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Non-traditional medical practices are constantly at odds with contemporary medical practicum. The fields don\’t always agree. One of the best examples of this is the great debate of adrenal fatigue. So, what is adrenal fatigue? Well, that depends on who you ask. A Mayo Clinic interview with clinician Todd. B. Nippoldt, M.D., describes adrenal fatigue
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The season of beach towels, sandy feet and poolside BBQ\’s is upon us! And for some of us, that means it\’s also time to arm ourselves in the fight against sunburn and skin pealing. Every year, protecting skin from the sun becomes more and more important. It\’s become so common that many daily moisturizers and
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Everyone has had to deal with skin problems at least once in their life (even if its just during puberty). Growing up, our parents threatened us, by scolding, \”Don\’t eat too many french fries. Stay away from that chocolate! You\’re going to breakout!\” As it out turns out, they weren\’t all empty threats. Yet it\’s
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Those who have known Purium, know how deeply we care about the overall health of our Earth and all its inhabitants. While our co-founders Dave Sandoval and Amy Venner-Hamdi recognized the power of superfoods long ago, our pure + premium commitment to our superfoods\’ mission grows even stronger as we meet new friends of Purium. In
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Irritation, redness and pain–these three markers give one of the body\’s best immune functions a bad rap. In actuality, this defense mechanism is not always bad; it\’s just our bodies trying to heal and fight off dangerous invaders. The problem occurs when the process happens too often or not enough. In this instance, you may experience
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Inflammation is a common reality for everyone. We all deal with it in our own capacity AND we don\’t always know it! We\’re so used to the notion of visible symptoms, which usually consist of redness or swelling. But inflammation symptoms can affect your body in many other ways, too. A Body Process Simply put,
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Our bodies are always working hard to keep us living. There are all kinds of functions that occur without us even knowing and one of them is balancing alkalinity and acidity. This is something that might sound foreign to many of us, so here\’s a mini science lesson to help us wrap our minds around
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As health-enthusiasts, we are always on a mission to live a healthier life. That begins with the choices we make in the kitchen. What do you cook with? Chances are that you know NOT to use canola oil. Despite its fairy tale claims of aiding your brain and the affordable price, its not that great
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