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How to Make Roasted Beet Leaf Chips

Garlic roasted beet leaf chips with sea salt make a healthy and tasty snack that are worth making, especially if you love kale chips. Plus, they’re a great substitute for potato chips! Learn how to make them by going to:  http://wellgal.com/garlic-roasted-beet-leaf-chips/

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25 Proven Ways to Boost Your Immunity & Stay Healthy Naturally & Holistically

Distilling immunity-boosting essential oils is just one way to naturally boost your immunity this cold and flu season. Check out 24 other ways here: http://wellgal.com/25-natural-holistic-ways-boost-immunity/

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Learn how to make this 100% natural Pink Grapefruit Exfoliating Body Scrub and several other ones as great gifts for the upcoming holiday season! Check out how to here: http://wellgal.com/diy-aromatherapeutic-body-scrub/

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DIY Germ-Busting Aromatherapy Cream Cleanser

Make this easy and effective eco-friendly cleanser for combatting microbes, grease, grime, and dirt in the bathroom and kitchen. Check out the recipe here:

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Squash Hunger & Lose Weight by Smelling Grapefruit Essential Oil, Not Lavender

Did you know that a recent scientific study suggests that just smelling grapefruit essential oil may make you eat less? Great news if you’re trying to lose a few extra pounds! And definitely an easy thing to incorporate into an overall weight-loss program. But do be aware that not all essential oils are created equal. One in particular was also found to increase the amount of food eaten! Read on to discover more.

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Organic Foods Have More Antioxidants and Fewer Pesticides, Study Shows

When I can, I often buy organic food, so it was great to see that a recent 2014 British Journal of Nutrition study confirmed that organic foods, including fruits, vegetables, and grains, do have a higher antioxidant content and fewer pesticides, not to mention other health-promoting benefits. Check out the article for the key findings:

http://wellgal.com/organic-foods-antioxidants-pesticides-study-shows/

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DIY Antimicrobial Cinnamon Cleaning Spray for the Kitchen and Bathroom

A recent scientific study published in the journal Food Control inspired me to come up with this earthy and all-natural antimicrobial cleaning spray made with Cinnamon cassia (C. cassia) essential oil, which gives it a warm, spicy scent. Kind of similar to a pack of cinnamon Trident gum I must admit! So, if you’re a cinnamon gum fan, you’ll love it. Guaranteed.

http://wellgal.com/diy-antimicrobial-cinnamon-cleaning-spray/

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Make Your Own Belly-Busting Aromatherapy Massage Oil

Got a belly you’re not happy about? Reduce subcutaneous fat in the abdominal region with this easy DIY massage blend consisting of grapefruit, sweet orange, sage, cypress, and juniper berry essential oils added to a carrier oil, such as sunflower seed oil. Studies show it works!

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Looking for Eco-Friendly Solutions for Packing Lunches?

Are you still using disposable brown paper lunch bags and plastic utensils, containers, and baggies to pack your lunch? Discover eco-friendly alternatives that will save your family over $400 each year. 

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DIY All-Natural Lavender Hand Sanitizing Spray

Are you in love with the natural hand sanitizing sprays on the market scented with essential oils, but not the price? I know I am. It seems that my whole family goes through bottles of EO and Dr. Bronner’s hand sanitizers almost quickly as we do tissue! 

I got tired of laying out cash on hand sanitizers, so I started making my own. It’s really easy and fast! Let me show you how.

http://wellgal.com/diy-all-natural-lavender-hand-sanitizing-spray/

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I Chomped on Some Crickets for a Quick Protein Fix. Would You?

Before you chirp a compelling “No,” hear me out. You just might be willing to try them, too! 

I thought this would be an interesting one to cover here on Well Gal for all you insect aficionados. I just found out that Jet Blue airlines will soon be offering Exo cricket protein bars as part of its snack pack.  Read more:

http://wellgal.com/crickets-protein-fix/

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DIY Pumpkin-Papaya Body Mousse Mask for Smooth & Glowing Skin

Whip up this 100% natural, homemade body mask for yourself to reduce wrinkles, nourish skin, and even alleviate acne. You can make it all organic! Learn how. Follow this link: 

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5 Perfectly Healthy Pumpkin-Inspired Foods & Drinks for Breakfast

Every fall I welcome the cool crisp autumn air, the shorter evenings, and of course, fabulous food made with seasonal produce! My favorite? Pumpkins. I can’t resist stocking up on things like pumpkin butters, purées, and pasta sauces. And I also love decorating with fresh pumpkins and gourds, especially when creating beautiful tablescapes.  Read more...

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Frightful Tale: Pervasive & Harmful Chemicals in Cosmetics, Home Products, Food, & More!

Halloween is right around the corner, so I thought it appropriate to share with you a scary and gloomy “story.” Ready? Hair-raising movies, ghosts, and the like may be frightening, but do you know what’s even scarier? Pervasive and persistent, toxic chemicals.  Read more...

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Enter to win an eco-friendly dinnerware set made from sustainable palm leaves and a birch wood flatware set. Check out the giveaway at: http://wellgal.com/leafware-review-product-giveaway/

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5 Proven Health & Beauty Benefits of Dead Sea Mud

The Dead Sea contains mineral-rich mud full of several health and wellness benefits. Studies show it heals skin conditions like psoriasis, alleviates arthritis, & more. Photo © Karen Peltier

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