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The Good, the Fat & the Fish Oils (Omega-3s)

There are healthy fats. Good ones. Ones that are crucial to health and vitality. Ones that enrich our bodies and make our systems run smoothly. One… Read more

Organic Food & Juice – Are the Benefits Worth It?

Are organic foods really worth the hype and the extra money? These are questions that are raised every day. In the GEM life, it’s pretty black… Read more

Magnesium: Anti-Anxiety Mineral

It’s nature’s xanax and ambien and exlax all in one.    What is it? Magnesium is a mineral that’s crucial to the body’s function. Magnesium helps… Read more

8 Simple Detox Steps You Can Do NOW!

From a distance, achieving a cleaner, healthier lifestyle seems daunting.  There are foods you’ve never eaten, supplements you’ve never heard of, and exercises you’ve never dreamed… Read more

New Year’s Resolutions. On Ground Hog Day

It’s a new year. Again.  And now it’s Ground Hog Day. Again.  Just like the Bill Murray movie, it just keeps happening over and over. It’s… Read more

10 Ways To Increase Your Energy

Waking up each day with vibrance and energy–like every day is your own disco party–would be awesome, wouldn’t it? No late afternoon dips, no struggling to… Read more

What is Matcha?

Matcha is the super power of all green teas. It has so many incredible benefits–so much so that it should find its way into your daily… Read more

10 Reasons You Need Probiotics

WHAT are probiotics and why do we keep hearing about them? They are in every yogurt commercial I see. Probiotics are bacteria that exist in our… Read more

Best Healthy Seasonings and Condiments

Getting bored with your veggies? Do your entrees leave you wanting more? Spice. It. Up. So many seasonings are loaded with chemicals: MSG, anti-caking agents. Secretly… Read more

12 Healthy Breakfast Options on the Go

An apple a day...

We’ve always heard, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Without question this is true, especially for our kids. For brain development, their daily… Read more