There are many pros and cons of latex mattresses, mostly pro! The more you learn about this natural material, the more there is to love.

My first latex mattress was too firm - I did not pick one suited for my slender frame.

Then I found FloBeds and learned the secret of a great bed - every mattress FloBeds makes is customized for you and for anyone sharing the bed.

I now have 2 FloBeds mattresses and give them AND the company a 5-star rating.

I eat the healthiest oil I can find, and Tea Seed Oil is one you've probably never heard of.

Tea Seed Oil is not the same as Tea Tree Oil.

It is not an essential oil.

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This is a topic that could fill four newsletters, but I want to mention some points about grains that I feel strongly about. First let's talk about gluten.

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and spelt, and is a contaminant in most oats as they are often shipped or processed with wheat. Gluten-free diets are becoming well-known now, and many scientific studies are showing that gluten intolerance is much more common than previously suspected.

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The digestive systems of herbivores and carnivores tells a lot about what each are meant to eat. Humans model carnivore digestion patterns.

I began researching equine digestion to check a hunch that my elderly pony had an ulcer. She was biting her sides and seemed uncomfortable.

In learning her non-human digestive system, several points became clear.

Some creatures are born to be vegetarians, and some are not. Should humans be vegetarians? Looking at differences in digestion may help answer that question.

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If you want better health now and in the future, you have to heal leaky gut.

It may be the key to preventing and reversing autoimmune disorders which some say most ALL of us have. And helping resolve pain, bloating, allergies, headaches, rashes and more.

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There are several common foods to avoid with Herpes or Shingles. You may be eating these daily!

Having personally struggled with both these viruses, I've learned my tolerance level of these foods when well and when stressed.

Herpes viruses live in the nervous system, and when we're overtaxed, anxious or angry, inflammatory stress hormones and other substances suppress the immune system, allowing the virus to overwhelm our defenses.

When you're feeling strong, healthy and rested, you may be able to handle these edibles better. It's not just the items themselves, but how your health is at the time you eat them.

Another factor is the quantity you're eating. A nibble? A full plate? A combo of all four of these? It makes a difference….

What do you know about GABA - the forgotten neurotransmitter?

We've heard about Serotonin and its use as an antidepressant but we seldom hear about the related GABA neurotransmitter and its effects on the body.

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Are your Olive and Avocado Oils pure? Do you trust labels?

It's sad but true. Labels often hide the true ingredients.

Real Olive Oil is green and a little bitter

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Is your hair care making you sick?

Skin and scalp absorb things easily, sending them straight into the bloodstream.

The moisturizer you put on your skin disappears, right? Your body just ate it!

Would you consume the chemicals and colors in hair dye or shampoo? Or breathe ammonia, chlorine or formaldehyde?

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Body fat comes primarily from excess Carbohydrates.

It's not general "excess calories" that usually cause weight gain.

Calories from steak, vegetables and Olive Oil don't convert to adipose tissue (fat).

Carbs = Adipose Tissue = Body Fat