Cancer: How to Support Your Body Naturally
Cancer Nancy Smith Cancer Nancy Smith

Cancer: How to Support Your Body Naturally

Cancer. It’s a word none of us wants to hear, especially not at the doctor's office. Yet, 1 in 3 people is or will be affected by cancer in the United States. All of us know someone who has, had, or has died from cancer. I still remember receiving my stage 2 cervical cancer diagnosis on March 8th, 2008. It wasn’t a happy day. But I decided to take my health into my own hands. I made some significant changes in my life and today, I’m healthier than ever. (Read my story here.)

So what can you do about cancer? How to support your body to reduce your risk of cancer? How to support your recovery if you do get cancer? How to become a health warrior cancer-thriver? In this article, I will cover that.

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How Awesome is Coffee for You and Does It Have a Dark Side?
Nutrition Nancy Smith Nutrition Nancy Smith

How Awesome is Coffee for You and Does It Have a Dark Side?

Is Coffee Good for Us, or Bad

Many people are wondering whether coffee is bad for us. While coffee has long been criticized for its high caffeine content, very little evidence suggests that coffee itself is harmful to our health. In fact, coffee has been shown to have many positive effects, including providing energy and boosting cognitive function. Additionally, coffee contains a wide variety of vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and B vitamins.

Therefore, coffee is likely not as bad for us as many believe.

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Finding Out The Truth About Toxins In Your Supplements

Finding Out The Truth About Toxins In Your Supplements

Doing Everything Right

So you are going along thinking that you are doing everything you can for your body. You are eating well, exercising, and taking your vitamins or other supplements! You are checking all the boxes! That’s what happened to me! But then I started feeling overall rundown. That is when I took a good hard look at what was in my supplements. You would be surprised at the toxins I discovered in most of them!

In this post, I will explain what the toxins are, what they do to our bodies, and what we can do to change not only our supplements but our buying habits as well. I will give you a list of clean supplements that you can use to replace the nefarious ones. I will also attempt to name as many toxins as I can, but there are so so many. The good news is that most supplements can be replaced.

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The Ultimate Guide to Making 7 Healthy Plant-Based Milks
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The Ultimate Guide to Making 7 Healthy Plant-Based Milks

The Problem with Dairy

Dairy products have been a staple of the human diet for thousands of years. However, modern dairy farming practices have led to some serious health concerns. Dairy cows are often given hormones and antibiotics to increase milk production. These hormones can disrupt the endocrine system and cause developmental problems in children. Antibiotics can also encourage the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Dairy products are one of the leading sources of saturated fat in the American diet. Saturated fat has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke and cancer.

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How to Live Your Best Life and Eat a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet
Lifestyle, Nutrition Nancy Smith Lifestyle, Nutrition Nancy Smith

How to Live Your Best Life and Eat a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet

What is a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet

A whole-food plant-based diet, or WFPB diet, focuses on consuming whole, unprocessed plant foods. It includes fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, and nuts and excludes meat, dairy, eggs, sugar, white flour, and any processed foods.

If you’re interested in eating a whole food plant-based diet, you can do a few things to ensure success. Start by gradually increasing the number of plants in your diet. If you’re used to mainly eating meat and processed foods, it can be hard to make the switch overnight. Begin by adding an extra serving of vegetables to your meals or swapping out meat for plant-based proteins like tofu or beans.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Achieving a Fresh Clean Hygiene Routine
Health Guides, Lifestyle Nancy Smith Health Guides, Lifestyle Nancy Smith

Your Ultimate Guide to Achieving a Fresh Clean Hygiene Routine

Good personal hygiene is important for your physical, mental, and social well-being. Poor personal hygiene can increase the risk of infections and other health issues. Unfortunately, personal hygiene is not as simple as it should be.

Conventional personal hygiene products are full of toxins and chemicals. These chemicals in conventional personal care products can cause allergies, dry skin, rashes, and skin problems. Used regularly, they may also increase chronic inflammation in your body, which can increase your risk of cancer, hormonal issues, obesity, autoimmunity, and other health issues.

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7 Astoundingly Simple Ways to Make Your Holistic Home Clean and Healthy
Lifestyle Nancy Smith Lifestyle Nancy Smith

7 Astoundingly Simple Ways to Make Your Holistic Home Clean and Healthy

Have you ever wondered why there are warning labels on your conventional household cleaning products? Shouldn’t the products that clean your home should also keep you safe and healthy?

It seems like it’s not the case. Conventional household cleaning products are loaded with chemicals and toxins. These toxins can cause allergies, respiratory problems, and skin reactions. Used regularly, they can increase chronic inflammation and contribute to the increased risk of various health issues, including cancer, autoimmune disease, hormonal problems, infertility, respiratory and lung conditions, ADHD, brain health issues, and more. There are already so many toxins in our environment. You want to reduce your toxic load by choosing natural household cleaning products free from toxins and chemicals.

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Toxins in Our Cookware and How to Find the Best Alternative
Lifestyle Nancy Smith Lifestyle Nancy Smith

Toxins in Our Cookware and How to Find the Best Alternative

Cooking is not just about food. Your cookware matters more than you think.

You may not enjoy scrubbing your stainless steel pans after cooking, but non-stick technology may not be the best choice for your health. So what’s the best alternative? If you are looking for quality cookware that’s easy to use and clean and doesn’t harm your health, continue reading. I will go over the problems with various cookware options and offer you safe alternatives.

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