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5 Foods for Destressing and Detoxing by Dr. Michelle

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5 Foods for Destressing and Detoxing by Dr. Michelle

With continuous stress our minds and bodies respond with anxiety, excessive worry, fatigue, brain fog and issues with your sleep. Stress is a form of toxicity that we often self-medicate with comfort foods such as chips, cookies, cakes, candy, ice cream, and alcohol, leading to an even more toxic internal environment. 

Not only can food be medicine, but also a source of happiness. I want to share with you 5 foods that are staples for my detox and destress  FREEALITEA.

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FREE Yourself to Find Yourself with FREEALITEA

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FREE Yourself to Find Yourself with FREEALITEA

How I freed myself to find myself.  I took a chance on doing things I really wanted to do. I took a chance of speaking what was really in my heart. I took a chance on going someplace that I've wanted to since I was a teenager. I didn't allow my fear or that of others to talk me out of it. 

Replenishing my cup daily drop by drop. FREEALITEA replenishes my cup daily. Whenever I feel tension physically or emotionally, FREEALITEA frees me.

Living and appreciating the moment.

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5 Ways to Start a Me-Time Moment by Dr. Michelle

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5 Ways to Start a Me-Time Moment by Dr. Michelle

Taking some time for yourself or "me-time" is not selfish. It's about saving and healing yourself. It can get you out of  survival-panic mode and get to THRIVING!

Me-time is necessary and important because:

  • It wards off burn-out
  • It sets you up to live a fulfilled, joyful life
  • It keeps you focused on what’s important
  • It helps you refocus when you feel overwhelmed or at a loss as to what should come next
  • It aids in recuperating from stress

 If you’re ready to make a declaration that you are DESERVING and ready to do what is necessary to THRIVE, start creating me-time moments TODAY! Here are five ways...

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Follow Your Heart to Health & Happiness

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Follow Your Heart to Health & Happiness

  Greetings Super Wonder Women and those ready to live a FREELIFE on purpose and with passion FREE of stress. It's Dr. Michelle here sharing some tips to help you release stress simply and naturally. February is the month with all things related to matters of the heart. It's heart health month and Valentine's day.  Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, accounting for about about 1 in every 5 female deaths.  One of the major contributors to the health of the heart or lack thereof is blood pressure. According to the American Heart  Association, the...

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4 Tips When Your Mood Isn't Merry During the Holidays

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4 Tips When Your Mood Isn't Merry During the Holidays

For me, it’s not the big celebration where I have the fondest memories, but the cherished and impactful moments throughout the year. I’m sure I’m not alone. I know a few people who have lost parents, grand-parents and even children in 2018 and this is their first holid...

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