detox Archives - Mary Vance, NC

Why Bile is Crucial for Digestion & Detox

Bile and healthy bile flow is really an unsung hero of overall health, proper digestion, regular poops, and even clear skin. Its impacts stretch far beyond the gut. Bile plays a major role in detox; it’s an antimicrobial; it’s necessary for fat digestion;...

A 3 Day Plant-Based Cleanse to Revitalize

Nutrition, Wellness

Detox or cleansing has become a cringey fad these days, with its roots in juice fasts, quick weight loss, and deprivation. And even though we are equipped with our own internal washing machine, supporting our detox processes is absolutely crucial in modern times when...

Top Five Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

Nutrition

Fasting is gaining a lot of traction lately due to its studied ability to reset your immune system (source) and boost weight loss (source). But you don’t have to fast for days at a time to reap the benefits. Intermittent fasting, the practice of cycling between...

10 Tips to Brighten Dull Skin

Wellness, Womens Health

Dull skin is a common skincare issue. Typically it means that skin lacks radiance and glow and may look ashy, uneven in tone, or patchy. Dull skin may become more noticeable with age as collagen production (which keeps skin plump and youthful) declines. Or it can...

Detox Green Soup (Paleo)

Recipes

➡️ Jump to Recipe ⬅️ It’s January, and for many of us that means detoxing, cleansing, or just plain consuming lighter and liver-friendly foods to reset after holiday indulgences. I have been craving a delicious and vibrant green soup this week, AND I needed to...

A One Day Reset Plan After Eating Too Much

Digestive Health, Nutrition

Thanksgiving has passed, and here we are knee deep in the holidays. I felt inspired to write this post as I was scrolling through Facebook, reading the laments of friends who’d eaten too much and were self loathing. Many said they’d repent on Monday...

Fix Your Most Important Fat Burning Organ

Nutrition, Wellness

When you think of fat burning, you probably think exercise, muscle mass, or even thyroid function. But did you know your mighty liver is your most important organ for proper fat metabolism? If you’re on a weight loss plan, listen up: supporting your liver is key...

Can Diatomaceous Earth Improve Your Health?

Digestive Health, Nutrition, Wellness

You may know diatomaceous earth (DE) as the fine white fossilized powder you use to rid your pets of fleas, control pests in your garden, and kill bedbugs. But did you also know that you can take it internally to improve your health? In the past I’ve added DE to...