While it’s well known that chronic stress isn’t good for us, we may not realize the toll it takes on libido. Because the body interprets ongoing stress as life threatening, it naturally prioritizes survival over reproduction or pleasure. In today’s world, many women are simply worn out as a result of balancing job, marriage, our unprecedented
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These chickpea blondies hit the spot by providing sweet, salt, and protein! They are quick to prepare. ….AND…these just happen to be gluten-free and dairy-free! Try these – you will not be able to taste the difference.
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My father was the candy maker of the family. Fudge… pecan divinity…..mother made cakes and icings from scratch, but my father made the candy. He was the one to introduce me to the candy thermometer and the “soft ball” stage. Eventually I mastered using a candy thermometer and cooking my chocolate just the correct amount, but my fudge was often at risk of staying...
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I am always playing with recipes, looking for those that are quick, taste great, and are healthy (well, mostly). Chocolate-covered stuffed dates is one of my stand-by recipes. I also look for those recipes that use ingredients I keep on hand. These chocolate-covered stuffed dates use ingredients I always have on hand: medjool dates, vegan
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I love desserts….. but food sensitivities sometimes interfere. This chocolate mousse uses avocado and plant-milk as dairy substitutes, and is so good you don’t even miss the heavy cream found in the more traditional mousse recipes. No sacrificing flavor for health here! Decadent and chocolatey! Grab your blender! Avocado Chocolate Mousse Ingredients: flesh of 2
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Patients come to me often tired, depressed, cold, or irritable, and are experiencing swollen joints and poor memory. They may be having difficulty losing weight, even though they have tried everything. They could have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, muscle cramps or difficulty swallowing. If so, they need to have their thyroid checked, as these
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Do you want to live longer? Then supercharge your sex life! No one really know for sure how many of the 113 million married couples are living as couples with DINS (dual income, no sex). Estimates range from 15-50% have not had sex for 6 months to a year or longer. Estrogen helps to maintain
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I love chocolate. Chocolate for breakfast sounds absolutely perfect! Chocolate that is warm? With cinnamon and cherries? Greeting me when I first crawl out of bed? Oh my… Could there be anything better? Oh, wait! It’s healthy, oil-free, fat-free, whole foods…and chocolate! Warm, comforting chocolate. . . . . . Before you begin salivating and dreaming about chocolate...
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This recipe can cook all night, waking the household to aroma of apple butter. I sometimes make this during the day which is why we were able to snack on it throughout the day, reducing the final amount of apple butter produced. Slow Cooker Apple Butter 6 pounds of apples (try a combination of Gala,
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The world of human sexuality is dramatized by reality television and affected by advertising. The media, celebrities, and pop culture define a very specific look as “sexy.” Women’s round hips and big breasts are desirable, while other physical traits are not. However, the attributes that are supposed to be universally desired are, in fact, not
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Want to spice up entrees and salads, but without using croutons? Give this seed and spice blend a try. We sprinkle it on our salads, on bean & rice, on chili… any time I want a crunch…and a little extra protein from the seeds. Of course, additional B12 from the nutritional yeast is never a
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Planning ahead… I use a lot of vegetable broth in my cooking. Have you looked at the ingredients on a box of this stuff??? I tend to buy natural, but even so, there are a lot of ingredients I just cannot pronounce, and if I cannot pronounce them, then I do not want them in our bodies. Nothing beats the convenience, though, of pulling out a box of stock from the pantry. But some recipes...
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