Monthly Archives: January 2019

4 Unexpected Foods With Anti-Inflammatory Benefits

When it comes to fighting inflammation, certain foods – such as meat, sugar and certain oils – that should be avoided. But other foods are offer notable anti-inflammatory effects. These four might surprise you!

Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Body Scrub

Set yourself free from scaly skin with this nourishing, do-it-yourself scrub! Loaded with hydrating oils and natural fragrances, it’s a natural beauty solution that’s easy to make for yourself or someone else.

Crockpot Taco Dip

When the gang’s coming over to watch the big game, you want to serve something special. This taco dip is an easy crockpot appetizer and a surefire touchdown!

Pamela Higgins

Pam Higgins, Certified Health Coach, AADP received her credentials from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2010. Pam is the Founder of Total Health Counseling, LLC and www.totalhealthcounseling.com. She is a sensitive foodie and focuses on teaching clients about eating delicious food with pleasure. Pam will show you how to access your blueprint for healthy eating and lifestyle so you can be your best. Pam healed herself from years of chronic digestive and skin inflammation by accessing her own blueprint for healthy living and helps her clients find foods that nourish + balance their bodies. Pam lives in South Florida with her husband, Heman and dog, Cali. Contact Pam directly via email at totalhealthcounseling@gmail.com.

7 Types of Herbs to Support Immune Wellness

Winter—with its inclement weather and uptick of flus and colds—can wreak as much havoc on health as snow can take a toll on the roads. Instead of consigning yourself to sniffles and sneezes, stay well with these herbs.

Tropical Charcoal Detox Smoothie Bowl

This dark-as-night smoothie bowl will bring more light to your life than you think! Loaded with nourishment, including tons of antioxidants and electrolytes, it’s a detoxifying meal fit for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

New to Essential Oils? Here Are the 5 Most Commonly Used (and How to Use Them!)

Whether you’re just getting started with essential oils, or you’re ready to add more to your collection, consider these most-popular varieties. Dr. Josh Axe explains what they are, and how to use them, in this guide.

5 Things a Plant-Based Nutritionist Recommends for Gut Health

How healthy is your microbiome? As research continues to show links between optimal gut health and many other areas of health, now is the time to start paying attention. Get your gut on the right track with these tips!

Keto Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

You may think that your commitment to cutting certain ingredients from your diet (or adding them in) leaves little room for indulging your sweet tooth – or that doing so is a one-way ticket on a never-ending guilt trip. This recipe proves otherwise!

How to Care for Your Cuticles (Plus, a DIY Cuticle Oil Recipe)

Unsung heroes of the hands, cuticles play an important part in the health of your nails – and (believe it or not!) your overall health, as well. Start caring for them properly with help from this guide.

How to Eat Fast Food the Right Way

If you can’t resist the lure of the “golden arches” or find yourself making a weekly “run for the border,” take heart: Today’s fast food often isn’t always as bad as you think. Follow these tips for more healthful meals.

Artichoke & Rice Noodle Soup (Gluten-Free)

Unique, bold and just a little spicy, this daring soup is sure to become an instant classic in your home. Made with artichoke hearts, rice noodles and an array of spices, it’s no surprise why we think this soup is such a big “dill.”

5-Step DIY Essential Oil Perfume + The Benefits of Using Them

Safer for your body and better for your wallet, homemade perfumes are healthy, less expensive alternatives to toxic fragrances. Try making your own with our simple step-by-step tutorial.