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Being healthy is essential to being happy. I have been trying to talk about mental health more because it a battle I have dealt with since I was a teenager. For years, I was told to not be negative or sad, but I want to share the real parts of my life too. And a very real fact is that I suffer from anxiety. It is something that I have been trying to deal with on my own through natural ways like diet and exercise, but sometimes I need help. I have been doing a lot of research on it and according to an article by Harvard Healthbeat, "The brain has a direct effect on the stomach and intestines...Therefore, a person's stomach or intestinal distress can be the cause or the product of anxiety, stress, or depression." This makes sense because there are certain feelings that you get in your stomach that are only reactions from your brain, like "butterflies in your tummy".

Every gut has it's own microbiome complete with natural probiotic bacteria that keeps your body healthy. At times, your gut microbiota may become unbalanced due to antibiotic usage, poor western diet, or environmental factors. These imbalances may lead to occasional bloating, digestive discomfort, frequent bowel movements, and an overall undesirable sluggish feeling. Probiotic products, like MCT Wellness by Gundry MD may help increase the amount of beneficial bacteria in your gut, which can work for a while to restore balance. So how can you start reconnecting your gut health and shift your individual microbiome balance for good?

As some of you may know, we bought a new construction home a few years ago. I have never been a decorated, but I wanted to make our house feel like home since nothing is painted and it is still basic in many ways. Precious Moments has really widened their varieties to include a whole new home décor category that is absolutely stunning.

There’s nothing quite as memorable as a family vacation at the beach; sun, sand, and surf are the recipe for fun-filled days. Whether you want to kick back and relax with your book, play a game of soccer or join Aqua Surf School, there is something for everyone to do on a beach. With so many beaches to choose from across the U.S., it can be hard to narrow it down to the perfect vacation spot.

These ten beaches are all great family destinations, with options for a quieter getaway as well as bustling boardwalks for a more active stay. You’ll find options on both coasts as well as a top pick for lake lovers.

This summer started out super busy. My husband officiated a wedding, we had end of baseball season games, and my daughter participated in her first softball tournament! With all that going on, I don't know how we managed to squeeze in a quick trip to Hilton Head to celebrate my brother's birthday, but we somehow managed to.

My brother has been seriously asking me for a few years to go. My sister-in-law's family has a condo so the stay would be free. My mom went last year and I always made excuses in the past. Usually if my husband can't go, then I say I can't. But the reality is I could squeeze in at least two beach days if we left right after my daughter's softball practice that ended at almost 9 pm to make the four hour drive.