Posts by Karen Berrios
What is Intermittent Reinforcement and is it Dangerous to Your Physical and Mental Health?
Relationships can drastically differ from one another, and what might look a certain way from the outside doesn’t have to portray absolutely anything from the inside. It’s sometimes miraculous how toxic and dysfunctional they can be and yet we stay, keep pushing through, hope for the best, and learn how to live with the worst.…
Read MoreMaca-Golden Berries-Almond Butter Cookies
Maca-Golden. The rich and chewy goodness of these superfood-packed cookies will curb your sweet tooth without spiking your blood sugar levels and they’ll nourish you inside out. And all it takes is 30 minutes to bake them. Maca powder is well-known for its numerous health benefits. It’s a powerful adaptogen and helps you manage stress…
Read MoreI’ve Been Diagnosed With Cancer, What Do I Do Now?
Diagnosed With Cancer. Hearing your doctor say the word “cancer” is probably one of the most difficult moments in life and it’s normal to be scared, sad, angry, anxious, and confused. You don’t know what the future holds and you’re starting to slowly panic, terrified for your life and what this diagnosis means for your…
Read MoreThings you Should Know About Thyroid Cancer
About Thyroid Cancer. Getting a thyroid cancer diagnosis is always hard and it may leave you feeling scared, sad, angry, and completely confused about what to do next. And although many people might be trying to help you by giving you ideas and solutions they think should be the next step, the ultimate decision falls…
Read MoreSelf-Care Practices for the Mind, Body, and Soul
The importance of self-care has become painfully obvious in recent years, as the overwhelming amount of stress many people feel on the daily basis has become hard to handle and manage. Luckily, the stigma around mental health and how to support it has slowly been dying out, turning our focus on feeling better on all…
Read MoreBanana, Lucuma and Blueberry Muffins
Blueberry Muffins are often times summer’s easiest and favorite dessert. They’re delicious, fun-sized, and can be made with a variety of different and nutritious ingredients. Think of them as snacks that can be packed with different kind of superfoods to help improve all aspects of your health and prevent inflammation, infections, and diseases. These muffins…
Read MoreCancer Explained: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments
Cancer Explained. We know it’s one of the most severe diseases one can have, we know it’s hard and sometimes impossible to cure, and we know it’s tough on not just the person diagnosed but their whole circle of people. But, what is this terrible disease, how does it start, and more importantly, how can…
Read MoreCancer-Fighting Summer Salad
Cancer-Fighting. That food can be our medicine is something we should all strongly believe, and it’s important to find ways to incorporate not only wholesome and seasonal ingredients into our diet, but also those that bring a little bit of extra to the table. I’m talking about superfoods, of course. Summer is that time of…
Read MoreGut Health and Cancer Prevention
Cancer Prevention. The health of your gut can influence almost every other process in your body, impacting you in both, a positive and a negative way. Taking care of your gut and paying attention to what you put in your body is way past the esthetic factor; it’s helping you prevent diseases, inflammation, and even…
Read MoreDoes Thyroid affect the Gut?
Thyroid affect the Gut. The thyroid and gut connection is very important as the health of one affects the other. Our body is a complex system with a million parts that all need to work together to achieve balance and optimal health. When there’s an imbalance or inflammation in one part of your body, others…
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