Disclosure: This post was made possible by MomsMeet.com and Restore. I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine. Read full Disclosure Policy here.

If you’re anything like me, taking care of your health isn’t always a top priority. For me, the busier I get, the less time I tend to devote to self-care, especially my immune health. Which is why when I learned about Restore probiotics several months ago I was very excited to try this line of products out for myself.

Restore Gut Health Mineral Supplement is a unique dietary supplement that addresses basic dietary and health issues surrounding good gut health affecting a large percentage of the U.S. population. Restore provides the gut with a new stream of healthy gut biodiversity that supports normal immune function.

Restore is also the first supplement on the market that functions as an antidote to glyphosate, a chemical widely used in commercial pesticides. Because unfortunately, the chemicals in our modern world, including the chemicals in processed foods and in agriculture, such as pesticides, weed killers, and the antibiotics fed to farm animals, have invaded our food supply

Restore is the first-of-its-kind gut health supplement, and it contains no probiotics (or prebiotics). The strongest probiotic on the market contains up to 50 strands of bacteria, but your body optimally contains up to 20,000. Good benefits of probiotics can plateau after a few weeks, but Restore works as a communication network that gives our bodies the tools to create support through its own bacterial ecosystem again.

Moreover, Restore – Gut Health Mineral Supplement – 16 oz. (473mL) can help with:

For the past several weeks I’ve taken both the Restore Liquid supplement and Nasal Spray. 1 teaspoon of the Restore Liquid supplement (5ml) 3 times a day with meals works wonders. The biggest difference I have noticed is no longer having the dreaded mid-afternoon slump. I haven’t felt the need to consume caffeine or any sort of pick-me-ups. I also like that Restore is also tasteless and can be combined with drinks such as smoothies, juices, or other healthy drinks as well. 

 

 

I also love that many of the ingredients in Restore are minerals I am familiar with and feel safe giving to my family as well, including purified water, potassium, iron, zinc, copper, gold, and magnesium.

This doesn’t mean I get a free ticket to copious amounts of gluten, but with Restore, some of the damage caused by eating processed foods and exposure to environmental pollutants can be lessened. Anything that can help minimize the impact of gluten, GMO’s and glyphosate on my health is aces in my book.

Another cool thing about Restore is that the company has an awesome 90-day guarantee, making Restore an affordable choice for those wanting to try this supplement out for themselves. All-in-all, I’ve really liked the results I’ve experienced using Restore.

Restore is available to purchase at restore4life.com, in practitioner offices, health food stores, and GNC stores nationwide, and at amazon.com. To find Restore in your area, click here for the full list of locations. You can find out more about this supplement on their media outlets as well on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube as well. 

And savvy savers, you can now save 20% off everything at restore4life.com/try-restore-today/ using code B7X66JY. Please note, this promotional code is set to expire on July 16, 2017.

All-in-all, I’ve really liked the results I’ve experienced using Restore and would encourage you to look into this awesome new mineral-based supplement for yourself this Summer season. So friends, how are you promoting your own gut health at home? I’d love to hear about it below. 

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post for MomsMeet.com and Now Foods. I received this free in exchange for my honest review & opinion as a MomsMeet Ambassador. To read this blogs full disclosure policy, click here. Thank you.

Do you ever wake up days not feeling your personal best and not being able to pinpoint as to why? Unfortunately, I do. And I’m sure I’m not alone. When I let my diet get out of hand, overindulge during the holidays, or during that time of the month my gut health can get super out of hand and when it does my body starts to feel super run down!

Between my constant reach for more coffee, to consuming rich deli foods, and even over-indulging in red meats can leave you feeling sluggish throughout your day. A feeling I knew I needed to do something about.

To remedy this, I started small. I regulated my sleep, making sure to go to bed at a decent time. To begin my day with warm, refreshing lemon water, and to build-up my gut health with NOW Women’s Probiotic 20 Billion product.

NOW Women’s Probiotic 20 Billion has been specially formulated using three clinically tested probiotic strains to support women’s health featuring L. rhamnosus, HN001, and L. acidophilus La- 14, all probiotic strands clinically proven to colonize, maintain proper vaginal pH, support healthy immune system function, especially for those with compromised immune systems and for pregnant and nursing women. 

Disclosure: I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com), May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agree to use this product and post my honest opinion on my blog. The opinions posted are my own. 

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Running a household is stressful. From working from my home office to trying to mother the masses, there always seems to be something that needs to be done. Always one more list to write and one more task to finish, and those are just my chores and tasks! 

Then there are the issues that come from sharing your space with family. From temper tantrums to healing boo-boos to cleaning up after the trails of things my husband leaves around our home. You know the drill. Messes. Lots and lots of messes. The kind of messes that made our home always feel a touch on the hectic side. 

So it goes without saying that being a WAHM can be stressful and over time that stress can begin to take a toll on your health and disposition. Personally, this stress caused me over time to become grouchy, look how tired, and appear rundown. Worse still was the guilt. The guilt of thinking that I needed to put my self-care on the shelf to spend time with family. It took me years to realize that guilt-free self-care was vital to my personal growth as a person. That I didn’t need to feel guilty about taking the time to sit down with a book, take a hot bath, listen to a podcast, or binge out with Netflix.  Then one day it dawned on me, that I needed that

This was time, I needed to help me be a more relaxed and well-rounded person and here are three reasons why you need self-care in your life as a woman, wife, and mother:

1. You to recharge your batteries. When you’re a wife and parent, your mind is always going. You think about meals need to be planned, the laundry that needs to be folded, and school functions that require you to volunteer at the school. This is especially true for those like me who are introverts. Your mind and body need time to recharge, to reset your mood, to quelch the what if’s of your mind. You need to rest! 

2. It makes you a better person. If you’re constantly thinking of others and not yourself, it inevitably leads to resentment. And no one suffers from this embitterment but you. But if you take that break, you feel refreshed. revived, and reset You will also be able to think in a more rational, levelheaded manner. You may even be able to, maybe just maybe, tackle that pile of laundry with a little pep in your step.

3. You’ll reset the temperature of your home. When I schedule time in my day to take care of myself I am a better person. I smile more often. I find that by taking a half hour for myself a few hours before my family comes home allows me to be able to set the temperature of my home, to create a more cozy, happy home. Sometimes I color in my adult coloring books. Sometimes I watch the Gilmore Girls on Netflix. Sometimes I take a 15-minute speed nap. Just a little something every day to help me be the best woman I can be. And why you may ask? Because it’s how I take care of myself. You know the saying,

Now you may be asking if this is something you really need to be doing? Yes, it is. You know the saying, happy life, happy wife. When you take time for yourself, it helps prepare your mind, body, and soul to be receptive to helping care for others as well. I also find that the opposite is true. When I do not invest time in my day for myself. My mood changes and others notice this. My mood also tends to trickle to everyone else in the family, which is not fair to anyone else. So for their sanity, and my own, self-care is a must for me and I cannot encourage you enough to do the same for yourself! 

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In addition to self-care, there are also things around the house you can do to help make your days run as smoothly as possible as a mom. Luvs helps make life easier so you can find more time for not just self-care but for snuggles, cuddles, and the like as well! 

What’s really awesome now is that Luvs recently introduced the new and improved Luvs Ultra Leakguard Diapers with NightLock Plus™ that are softer and more absorbent than ever before, with large stretch tabs for easy fastening, ultra-leakage protection, and a money-back guarantee. Making Luvs a sure bet for quality diapers with less cost than premium brands.

As the go-to brand of experienced parents, Luvs is committed to providing moms and dads with value.  They recognize that parenting can be difficult, but diapering shouldn’t be. Luvs also recently conducted a formal poll of moms across the country to take a look at parenting like it really is and uncover what they truly value most, and now you can use this coupon for $1.00 off the new Luvs Ultra Leakguard Diapers with NightLock Plus™, available in most grocery stores nationwide.

Be sure to stock your home with products like Luvs can help me to make your life easier. But also remember to take time out for yourself. Do what you love. Recharge your batteries. Love yourself first so that you can better love your little ones later. Remember, you deserve it!

When it comes to cold and flu season the old adage is true, that an ounce of prevention is always worth a pound of cure. So are we are currently in the midst of one of the worst flu season’s on record, it’s more important than ever to find ways to prevent flu and cold symptoms in our lives, especially in our homes this season. So with this in mind, here are seven tips to help you prevent Flu & Cold this winter!

Wash your hands often: And you have to do better than a quick rinse under the faucet. Rub your hands together with soap and warm water vigorously for at least 20 seconds. Paying attention not to forget the areas between your fingers and under your nails, and then pat your hands dry. And remember, keep your hands away from your nose, mouth, and face to help to prevent illness.

Sanitize surfaces: Stopping the spread of germs means making sure you clean and disinfect hard surfaces such as countertops, tables, refrigerator handles, doorknobs, and faucets in your home. Also, don’t forget TV remotes, computers, laptops, tablets, toys, and phones, too. Some germs can live in these spots, in small creases for up to 24 hours, so make sure you clean with a disinfectant or disinfecting wipes, or 1/4 cup of vinegar mixed with 1 gallon of water and 10 drops of lavender essential oil. 

Steer clear of the sick: It can be tough to completely avoid a sick person in your house, especially if you’re a caretaker. But sometimes the best thing you can do to stay well is to keep your distance. If you can, give the sick person their own room for sleeping and relaxing. Stock it with the items they’ll need, like tissues, a trash can, medicine, and bottles of water. And limit their guests, so that the only person who should go in and out of the sick room is the person taking care of them.

Pamper your immune system: Your body does a remarkable job protecting you from illnesses most of the time, eating lots of fruits and veggies, and making sure you get plenty of rest, can help you out as well. Also making sure to add daily exercise, keeping stress in check, and limiting alcohol as well.  

Close your toilet lid before flushing: You really should put the toilet seat down. No really! While it may put some household arguments to rest, the real reason to close the toilet lid is a phenomenon known as a toilet plume. When you flush a toilet, the swirling water that removes your waste from the bowl also mixes with small particles of that waste, shooting aerosolized feces and urine into the air. Low-flow toilets have decreased this risk but have not eliminated this and as aerosol plumes can reach as high as 15 feet, closing the lid is a must!

Get a flu shot: While this may be controversial to some, it’s also worth noting that getting a flu shot is still one of the surest ways to stay well each cold and flu season. Flu vaccines cause antibodies to develop in the body about two weeks after vaccination, antibodies provide protection against infection with the viruses that are in the vaccine. The seasonal flu vaccine protects against the influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common illness this season. As the vaccine is different every year, so it’s vital to make sure yours is up-to-date each season.

Don’t overshare: One of the best ways to prevent cold and flu at home is by not sharing food or drinks, cups, utensils, or towels with people who are sick in your home. Also, don’t forget to throw out toothbrushes after everyone gets well and to keep a sick person’s toothbrush separate from the rest of your family’s. They can be a breeding ground for germs. A great tip? Trade out plastic toothbrushes for naturally antimicrobial, compostable toothbrushes. As well, don’t let anyone share pillows and blankets with anyone who is sick, and they should have their own bedding,  in their own space in the house. Then, once he’s better, wash everything he used. Same goes for toys and playtimes, too! 

So, friends, those are 7 tips to help prevent cold and flu symptoms at home this season. While you may not be able to prevent every illness under the sun from coming into your home this season, these tips may be able to help you and your family stay healthier at home just the same! So, do you have any tips for preventing cold and flu this winter? I’d love to hear about them below if you do! 

Disclaimer: I received these products, and giveaway, free of charge, from Salonpas, for review purposes on this blog. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. 

With the emergence of colder weather comes the need for tedious end-of-season yard work. From raking leaves to putting away patio furniture, there is always something to do around the home. How many of have put on our weekend warrior badges, crossed off every task on our honey-do-lists, only to find that we have overdone it, and now our backs are in searing pain? We’ve all been there, and it’s horrid!

Then in an attempt to get back to life in general, we often reach for OTC pain relievers, but as this is not always the best, or healthiest, solution, we are often left without a real solution to our temporary back pain issues. Luckily, there is a solution as Salonpas is can be your new solution for pain management, with its full line of topical analgesic products- creams, gels, sprays and patches.

What’s awesome about Salonpas is that you are able to put medicine right at the site of your pain, bypassing the stomach and liver, allowing Salonpas to not only use less medicine to deliver an effective dose but to also give you exacting self-care right from the comfort of your own home. And anything that helps keep you comfortable and enjoying your holiday season is a must in my book!

The Salonpas products are great for sore muscles, simple backaches, muscle strains, joint discomfort like a stiff neck or arthritis pain, sprains and even common bruises! We were recently sent a care package to check out, and within a week we had injuries to do home trials on thanks to our old friend, Murphy’s Law, or as my husband calls it, leaf clean-up.

We received the Salonpas Pain Relieving Jet Spray, perfect for immediate relief when you first get an injury. The smaller nozzle helps you to get the spray exactly where you need it and provides you with a cooling, soothing sensation for up to 8 hours of targeted relief! I found this great for shoulder injuries, as it immediately freezes your pain and stops it in its tracks.

We were also sent the Salonpas DEEP Relieving Gel. A product absorbs quickly into your skin and immediately rushes its three active ingredients, camphor, menthol, and methyl salicylate, which works quickly yo target the source of your pain, providing up to 8 hours of deep penetrating, effective pain relief.

We also received the Salonpas Pain Relief Patch, the first and only FDA-Approved OTC topical pain patch for the temporary relief of mild to moderate and provides pain relief for up to 12 hours! Its contains two powerful pain fighting ingredients, menthol, and methyl salicylate, which works in tandem to immediately provide relief to areas when applied. The patch is a generous size of 3×4, ample enough to cover injuries of various sizes, and with 5 patches per box, so you can always have one on hand!

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Finally, we were sent was the Salonpas Pain Relieving GEL-Patch HOT-L, made for larger injuries, like shoulder, full knee, lower and upper back injuries. This new patch utilizes Gel Patch technology with two powerful pain fighting ingredients: Menthol for immediate cooling and the soothing power of Capsaicin for long lasting, deep penetrating pain relief.  

Additional products in the Salonpas line include their Original Small and Large patches, Hot Patches, and their Arthritis Patch, all quality products great for acute pain and inflamed injuries alike. Also worth nothing, you can find Salonpas at your local drugstore, box store, and pharmacy, making this product available to most communities nationwide! 

I encourage you all to check out this new like of Salanpas products this cold weather season. Consider giving those near and dear to you the gift of lasting pain relief. So, friends, I have to ask, have you used Salanpas in the past, and if so, which is your go-to Salanpas product for lasting pain relief? I’d love to hear about it below!