One of the best parts of winter is getting the cozy feeling of curling up with a warm spirit. This season brings with it so many great flavors and scents; there’s almost nothing that captures them better than the perfect spiced beverage. A cup of spiced cider, hot toddy, or even gin punch can be the perfect accessory to a warm evening in, a way to celebrate with loved ones
If you have a dietary restriction, you know that it can add an extra layer of stress over the holidays. Having an autoimmune disorder can mean that many of the sugary, starchy holiday staples can have a negative impact on your system and cause painful flares. The good news is that there are still plenty of holiday foods that fit within the Autoimmune Protocol Diet, which advises you to avoid
I want to thank everyone who tuned in and supported Dancing with the Stars Season 29. It was a unique season because of the pandemic, one where we all worked extra hard to bring some entertainment and light into everyone’s homes. It was also a special season because I believe that it brought us all a lot closer as a family. We did it as a family and we did
I’ve been asked a few times to share my skin care routine; my Sjogren’s Syndrome and lupus naturally leave my skin dry and fragile, meaning that I have to work hard to take good care of it. I’m also facing menopause and many of my current medications can cause my skin to dry out even more. I’ve given my recommendations on how to battle dryness when it comes to your
The holidays are a great time of year to show the people in your life that you care about them, but it can get stressful fast. The pursuit of the perfect gift is neverending and finding a gift that encompasses a friendship can sometimes feel impossible to get right. If you’re in a Secret Santa gifting situation and you’re worried about getting them something that they’ll love that’s within your
Anyone who knows me well has heard me talk about how much power our sense of smell has. Our most familiar smells will always have a special place in our minds and hearts, connecting us to memories we might otherwise have forgotten. Some of my favorite smells are connected to the holidays, and many of you probably feel the same; the smell of a crisp tree, a crackling fire, or
For centuries we’ve been using the power of herbs to solve all sorts of ailments from upset stomach to lethargy. Herbal teas have always been an easy way to create calm and promote sleep; aside from the benefits in the leaves, the ritual of brewing and drinking a cup of tea has always had a magical effect. If you’ve been experiencing racing thoughts or are just trying to establish a
As someone who’s lived with rheumatoid arthritis for years, I know the toll that swollen or painful joints can have on the quality of your life. Living with arthritis can mean having to ask for help or changing your routine to exclude the things that are too hard or painful. Thankfully, living with arthritis doesn’t have to mean losing your independence; sometimes it just means finding new solutions. If you’ve
If you’ve ever found yourself frantically Googling symptoms after your dog or cat ate something it shouldn’t, you know that you can’t always tell what’s going to present a hazard to your furry companions. Some dangerous substances can come from unexpected places; you probably know that chocolate is toxic to dogs, but did you know that sugar-free gum can be just as poisonous? As pet owners, we want to know
As our dining options have been limited in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve found ourselves having to choose between cooking and takeout more often than ever before. For me, cooking often requires energy, especially when I know prep is going to take a long time. So many of us want to make the healthier, often less expensive choice of cooking at home, but sometimes we just face too
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