I travelled today and let me tell you – the vibes at the airport are no bueno. After almost being bumped off my flight from LAX to Cleveland, I was rushed aboard right as the plane was backing out of the gate.

Here are the things that kept me afloat:

CV Skinlabs – Calming Moisture 

I used this so many times while I was in the air. It is the best lotion because it is not too thick.

Host Defense – Immune Support Mycoshield Spray

I will not get sick this winter and here is why:

Anne Marie Gianni – Herbal Facial Oil

This facial oil is perfect for the winter time and extremely dry climates. My face soaks up the moisture.

The Ginger People – Ginger Chews 

If my stomach feels off, I pop a couple of these babies and I am set straight.

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There was a split second in time this year that I felt like everything was just right. I remember feeling so grateful that everything in my life was great. I loved my job for the first time in my life, I was making new friends, the sun was shining, all of the people I loved were healthy or on their way to greater health, I loved my boyfriend more and more each day. It all felt, well, perfect. And in the moment, I relished in it.

I knew it was only a matter of time until we would need to fix the car or I would face another obstacle. And of course those things did happen.

Over these past couple of months, I have felt some extreme highs and some disappointing lows. The high times felt like a buzzing energy that was almost, at times, too much. The low times have been a subtle sadness and more just a bummer than anything else.

I am telling you this because in this moment (who knows if it will last), all of those highs and lows feel like perfection too. As my mom reminded me, everything is always coming back to balance. I think the key thing for me is to remind myself during low times, and even high ones, that everything will balance itself out in the end.

So, I am relishing in that realization for the time being.

At work, we talk about the gut a lot. I mean, a lot. Lately there have been some really interesting resources about gut health and how to approach it. I thought I would share some of my favorite resources with those who are interested (I hope you are because it is so important and so fascinating!).

NPR recently did a story called: Gut Bacteria Might Guide The Workings Of Our Minds. It addresses how bacteria in our bodies could effect our brains. What they found out about probiotics and anxiety is really cool! 

I have been listening to the Gluten Summit on my way home from work and I am loving it. One fact that has stuck with me from Mark Hyman’s talk was that eating two slices of whole wheat bread increases your blood sugar more than 2 tablespoons of sugar.

This article discusses that if pregnant mothers are stressed, it could effect their baby’s gut and brain health.

I know this one is crazy and maybe taking it too far for some of you. I will just say two words and you can click on the link or not: Poop Pills.