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Every Friday for six weeks I am sharing with you a recipe from my new book, The Skinny Gut Diet. If you have tried it all, but you still can’t lose weight, then this book is for you. You are not entirely to blame for your extra pounds. As it turns out, the bacteria in your gut play a major role in whether or not you will lose weight—and keep it off—for good.For a refreshing and healthy boost, this green juice will be sure to invigorate your detox…

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Are you expecting or planning on having a baby? Then be sure to read this Q&A with Weleda midwife, Christina Hinderlich.In addition to a midwife, Christina is also a lactation consultant, but her most important job is mother to her three children! She has 15 years’ experience in antenatal care, midwifery and postnatal care. She works at Weleda's offices in Germany, where she is our resident expert providing advice on baby care.Here, Christin…

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The effects of chronic exposure to stress, chemical pollutants, poor diet and environmental toxins take a toll on our health. Let’s face it; we live in a toxic world and we cannot deny it.Here are the factsToday, there are between 300 and 500 chemicals in the average person’s body that were not present before 1920.There are more than 75,000 synthetic chemicals on the market today and each year there are thousands of new chemicals sold or used in…

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Toxins are all around us, and as much as we try to make healthy choices, they are still hard to escape. Using an herbal cleansing program 2-4 times per year helps to keep these toxins in check, but there are also some practices that can be put in place that can make a big difference to your health on a daily basis.1. Add plants to your home or workplace – Spider plants, aloe, Gerber daisies and chrysanthemum plants filter toxins from the air…

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Expecting parents have a lot on their plate, and with so much to do before the baby is born, it can be difficult to find quiet moments to share together. From decorating the baby’s room and assembling the changing table to stocking up on diapers and baby food, raising a newborn can be time consuming and expensive, and this can often lead to extensive disagreements and arguments that cause great strain on the expecting mother and child. One way to…

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