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Vanessa Rae Romero

What You Need to Know About Supplements & Testosterone

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Testosterone plays a role in muscle mass, bone density, depression, self-confidence, motivation, libido, sexual function, brain health, and more. In my article, What You Need to Know About Testosterone, I discuss why it’s so important to maintain optimal testosterone levels, and what you can do with nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle choices, to support testosterone production. Whenever I get… [Continue Reading]

Are You a Badass?

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When you envision a badass, who or what comes to mind? Your green-haired grandma, who won’t take crap from anyone? Perhaps your friend who always finds a way to accomplish what he wants, no matter what obstacles he faces? What about your favorite leader, who seems to captivate the crowd with her confidence, while at the same time, inspiring… [Continue Reading]

What a Man Needs from a Woman to Be His Best

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What a man needs isn’t much. And when his needs are met, he can handle ridicule, setbacks, failures, and major obstacles without taking his eyes off his goals and responsibilities. When his needs aren’t met, there’s little you can do to move a man. The woman in his life often holds the keys that unlock… [Continue Reading]

What You Need to Know About Testosterone

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Worn out? Irritable? Gaining weight? Low libido? Memory problems? You and your doctor might not think about low testosterone, when you think about your symptoms, but you will after reading this. Many symptoms of low testosterone are similar to those of other conditions. Before you self-diagnose with Dr. Google, or get a prescription based only on how you… [Continue Reading]

Why You’re Not Losing Weight on a Low-Carb Diet

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“What?! Doesn’t everyone lose weight on a low-carb diet? What is this nonsense all about?” I can hear the pushback from the low-carb devotees already. Before you throw a low-carb cookbook at me, hear me out. I have written about the value of low-carb diets for years. A low-carb diet has been the starting point… [Continue Reading]

5 Tips to Win a Weight Loss Contest

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Weight loss is simple. But it is not always easy. It can feel lonely at times, as everyone around you seems to enjoy their unhealthy lifestyle choices. Weight loss can be frustrating, especially on the days you step on the scale and don’t see the number change. To lose weight, you not only have to… [Continue Reading]

Easy Peasy Shrimp Ceviche

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A few months back my friend Angie brought the most amazing Shrimp Ceviche to game night. I helped myself to several servings and she took home an empty bowl. Meanwhile, the cheese and gluten-free crackers went untouched. That’s a sign of a good recipe. I’m a simple cook. If you take a look at my… [Continue Reading]

Cranberry Pumpkin Bars

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A very sweet member of our Healthy Living With Essential Oils team sent me a huge box of the most beautiful fresh cranberries. Her family owns a cranberry farm in Oregon and they are in the midst of harvest. One of the cool things about Oregon cranberry growers, is that they pursue natural pest control,… [Continue Reading]

Mexican Hot Chocolate

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My paternal grandparents immigrated from Mexico, coming to the United States and eventually, settling in Minnesota at a young age. My grandma still in her late teens and grandpa in his early twenties, worked their way from Mexico to Minnesota via the railroad. I was in the 4th grade when my grandma died in her… [Continue Reading]

Saturday Snapshots: Lake Superior

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Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes of North America. The lake is shared by the Canadian province of Ontario to the north, the US states of Minnesota to the west, and Wisconsin and Michigan to the south. It is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area and third largest… [Continue Reading]