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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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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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5 Steps to Calm After a Storm by Dr. Michelle

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5 Steps to Calm After a Storm by Dr. Michelle

I often feel anxious about what is going to happen next and sometimes miss the NOW! Is there something you have fear and anxiety about that is holding you back or delaying your next? Are you ready to let it go and heal?

Release Recharge Tea has rosemary which has a positive clinical effect on anxiety, mood, and sleep.

Choose three go-to affirmations for various feelings and situations. Repeat them in between sips of tea and watch how your thoughts start to slow down.

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Daydreaming and Thinking of Green by Dr. Michelle

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Daydreaming and Thinking of Green by Dr. Michelle

The color green makes me think of spring and all of the wonderful possibilities and opportunities awaiting me. Ever noticed if you bring a small live plant into your office cubicle how it lifts the space? That same energy and intention can happen with us using green tea. Green tea has so many benefits to include improving your mood, memory, focus, and fat burning. Consume green food, green tea, surround yourself with green colors, plants, nature, jewelry like jade, a green agate, or emrald and fill your thoughts with love for yourself and others.

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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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