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It's that time of year! Did you know antibiotics a

It's that time of year! Did you know antibiotics are still overused and overprescribed? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Do you know the difference between a PREbiotic and a PRObiotic? You may be eating them already. Basically, in the simplest terms, we all have good and bad gut bacteria. And probiotics are the good gut bacteria. In order to make the good gut bacteria grow we need to feed it. That's what PREbiotics do.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And antibiotics kill the good gut bacteria, hence the "anti" in antibiotic. Probiotics are meant to keep your gut healthy, because good health starts in the gut, however, the irony of the situation is you're prescribed antibiotics to kill whatever is making you sick...all the while killing your good gut bacteria and making the levels of bad gut bacteria higher, which negatively affects the immune system...and around and around we go. 🤦🏾‍♀️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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There are also herbal antibiotics, but I'll save that post for another day. But, the next time you truly have to take an antibiotic, when it makes sense to, perhaps consider consuming prebiotic and probiotic rich foods as well to counter the affects.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#prebiotics #probiotics #guthealth #antibiotics #naturalremedies #foodismedicine #herbalremedies

Are you trying to discover healthier, sustainable

Are you trying to discover healthier, sustainable products and/or groceries that you can get delivered right to your home? Without depending on Amazon? Got 5 places for you to check out (in no particular order):⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1: Hive Brands is a subscription based online marketplace that partners with small business owners to bring high-quality natural & sustainable items to your doorstep. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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2: Thrive Market is an online subscription & membership-based market that delivers organic & sustainable brands to consumers starting at $5 a month. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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3: BLK + GRN is an all-natural online marketplace by all Black artisans that connect Black people with natural lifestyles to high-quality, toxic-free brands that share in their mission of health, wellness and community cultivation.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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4: Misfits Market is an online subscription based grocery service dedicated to making affordable, high-quality food more accessible that might otherwise go to waste.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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5: Mountain Rose Herbs is an online retailer of certified organic, sustainable, wild-harvested, and fair trade supplements, herbs, spices, teas, essential oils, and bulk ingredients to make your own products. They even provide herbal education resources including a podcast and a list of recommended schools & books.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#blogpost #ontheblog #organic #marketplace #shoppingtips #aromatherapy #thrivemarket #mountainroseherbs #misfitsmarket #blkandgrn #blackowned #nontoxicliving #hivebrands

#selfcare is what I did this past weekend. It was

#selfcare is what I did this past weekend. It was the first time in I don't know how long I actually didn't have to go anywhere. It was great. Didn't leave the house for two days. Here's a little reminder of some self care...specifically for the winter. Take care of yourselves. It's a new year.
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#winter #winterishere #relaxation #relaxrelaterelease #meditation #holisticwellness #holidayhealth #holistichealth #holidayseason

The holidays are literally here, so you know what

The holidays are literally here, so you know what that means! The New Year is coming! But what better way to bring in the new year then to make your home a healthier one?
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So many detox programs out there in the new year for your body, but how about for your home?
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Sometimes it is just a matter of knowing where and how to start. Don’t worry. I have put together a list of 19 products/brands, including oral care, natural remedies, and feminine care products, to start making over your home. Check out the post at --> simpleholisticgirl.com
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#newblogpost #newyear #homedetox #healthyhome #naturalremedies #detoxyourhome #healthynewyear #detox #reduceyourtoxicload

These are probably the most basic tips to use if y

These are probably the most basic tips to use if you are just starting out with trying to buy better products for you and your family. I would say the most important tip is reading the ingredients because no matter what the label tells you, the answer is always right in the ingredients.
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Many cleaning products may not necessarily have the ingredients listed, so that may lead to more research on their website or feel free to skip the product all together.
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Read more at simpleholisticgirl.com
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#betterproducts #nontoxicproducts #nontoxichome #nontoxicliving #healthylivingtips #healthyfamilies

Shortcut to healthier produce shopping... . . . #o

Shortcut to healthier produce shopping...
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#organicfood #eatorganic #buyorganic #organicproduce #shoppingtips #gmos #processedfood #healthykitchen #healthylivingtips #healthyfamilies #plucodes

Sometimes you post things to give advice to other

Sometimes you post things to give advice to other people. Sometimes that same advice is for you. 🤦🏾‍♀️ Happy Monday! Because sometimes you need your own accountability post. Stay hydrated my friends...holidays can be stressful and simply drinking more water can help you get through it.
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How much water should you drink? You can start with half your body weight in ounces per day and increase as you need. Of course, remembering is easier said than done.
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Some tips to remember to drink more water:
- drink a cup upon waking, add a lemon slice if you please
- carry a water bottle around with you
- space it out throughout the day
- use a water drinking app to monitor your intake and/or remind you when to drink more
- plan your bathroom breaks, even when you think you don't need to go, trust me
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#water #stayhydrated #drinkwater #lemonwater #healthyholidays #healthandwellness #healthylifestyle #accountability #drinkmorewater

Happy December! Here are 4 tips to help keep your

Happy December! Here are 4 tips to help keep your toxic exposure low for the holidays. What's your favorite holiday tradition?
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#holistichealth #holidayhealth #healthyholidays #healthyliving #healthylivingtips #christmastree #candles #fragrance #lowtoxliving #nontoxicproducts #nontoxichome #detoxtheholidays
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Having trouble switching to safer products for you

Having trouble switching to safer products for your home? Here are 6 resources that can help you navigate toxic products out there so you can find better choices.

1. Retail Report Card ranks the largest retailers in the US and Canada on toxic chemicals such as PFAS in the products and packaging they buy and sell.

2. Think Dirty is a mobile app that tells you about the product's ingredients after scanning the product's barcode. You can scan the barcodes of any of your beauty, personal care, or household product.

3. Clearya is a free Chrome extension and mobile app that notifies you when there are unsafe ingredients in your makeup, personal care, baby care, cleaning and other products, and helps you find safe alternatives while shopping online at places like Amazon, Walmart, Sephora, Target, and more.

4. MADE SAFE focuses on certification for nontoxic products from baby to personal care. They screen ingredients against their database of known harmful chemicals. Any product using their seal will mean it was made with safe ingredients, without toxic chemicals known to harm our health.

5. EWG Skin Deep Database lists hazard ratings for 70,000 products in personal care and beauty and 9,000 ingredients. Just search by ingredient or product to see how your favorite product rates.

6. The Good Face Project is a mobile app that analyzes your product labels and screens every ingredient for toxicity, which results in a Safety Grade for your product.

Part 4 of #breastcancerawareness month. There are

Part 4 of #breastcancerawareness month. There are so many companies out there that sell products that contain toxic chemicals that can lead to all sorts of health problems, including breast cancer, yet want you to buy said products to help contribute to breast cancer research. That term is called "pinkwashing" and it was coined by an organization called Breast Cancer Action whose mission is to achieve health justice for all women at risk of and living with breast cancer.
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The most popular pinkwasher title seems to still belong to Susan G. Komen. Follow Breast Cancer Action @bcaction to learn more.
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If you truly want to participate in buying pink for the month of October, ask yourself these 4 questions from Breast Cancer Action first.
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#breastcancerprevention #susangkomen #pinkwashing #thinkbeforeyoupink #octoberisbreastcancerawarenessmonth #shopsmart #breastcancerresearch

Part 3 of #breastcancerawareness Month - Tips for

Part 3 of #breastcancerawareness Month - Tips for those already living with a breast cancer diagnosis. This information is from the website of @breastcancerorg which provides reliable, thorough, and easy to understand information about breast cancer and breast health for patients and caregivers and offers comfort and support through every aspect of diagnosis, treatment, and beyond. SWIPE to see tips and more resources for those already living with a breast cancer diagnosis.
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#breastcancerprevention #breastcancerpreventionpartners #bcpp #octoberisbreastcancerawarenessmonth #toxicchemicals

Part 2 of #breastcancerawareness --> African Ameri

Part 2 of #breastcancerawareness --> African American Women & Breast Cancer: Did you know breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Black women and it's the second most common cause of death among Black women, surpassed only by lung cancer?
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It also doesn't help that women of color are disproportionately exposed to toxic chemicals and that beauty and personal care products are one of the sources of exposure.
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SWIPE to read more...also don't forget to check out the links...
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#africanamericanwomen #octoberisbreastcancerawarenessmonth #toxicchemicals #personalcareproducts #blackwomenwellness #womensvoicesfortheearth #cancer #cleanbeautyjustice

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