Let’s be honest—life is full, and some days it feels like you’re sprinting from one thing to the next without a chance to breathe. Whether you're juggling work deadlines, keeping up with sports practices, or just trying to fold that same load of laundry for the third time... stress has a way of sneaking in. Even when we’re doing the things we love, the pace of life can take a toll on our bodies and minds. April is Stress Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to pause, reflect, and take inventory of how we’re really doing.
Before I knew better, I loved fragrance. My all-time favorite scent was Angel by Thierry Mugler—that rich, warm, intoxicating scent that felt like a signature part of me. I had a full collection of perfumes, scented lotions, candles, and room sprays. If there was a Buy 3, Get 3 Free or semi-annual sale, you better believe I was there, stocking up (if you know, you know).Fragrance was comforting, nostalgic, and, at the time, something I never imagined giving up. But life has a way of leading us where we need to go, even if it means unraveling habits we once clung to.
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Today marks a significant milestone; 10 years since I decided to remove gluten from my life (February 12, 2014). It was the first day I ever walked out of a doctor's office empowered and full of hope. What started as a 6-month elimination diet in an attempt to heal my gut and have a baby turned into a decade of my everyday existence, impacting not only what I put on my plate but also how I view and manage my family's health. Here are ten profound ways my life has transformed since I embarked on this gluten-free journey
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During the first year of us trying to conceive, I experienced a miscarriage back in 2012…such a sad day. My doctor at the time had no real explanation of why this happened but suspected that my progesterone levels might have been too low. She recommended that I come in the following month to have my levels checked. So I did.
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