That was IS the motto. Just keep going. No matter what.  Whether I had french fries for breakfast, I had not worked out for a week, something hurt or ached. I just kept going. That photo is a seven year difference. Yes, seven years.  Its still hard for me to believe.  Sometimes, I get scared that I will step back and wake up at that weight again. Other days, its not something to worry about.   It was not something where I woke up one day and...

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Where to begin?  Hi Im Liz.  Friend of Laura’s for over 12-13 years (Hey whose counting?) Laura and I studied photography at VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) Go RAMS!  Once out of school we remained friends over the years.  Dr Dave, (who is my favorite doc!) These two have always looked out for me; What can I say, true friends stay in your life. They have taught me so much about food,health, animals and love. #nojoke I love...

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Charlotte Area Know Your Farms TOUR September 2014 WISH WE HAD ACRES – STEELE CREEK RD & SHOPTON RD W Come meet the bearded ladies behind the goat milk soap at Atherton Market. Park in the back pasture and walk through the old pole barn. Feed the goats, count the chickens and pose for a photo op! Take the 20 minute tour of the grounds to identify seasonal medicinal plants. Enjoy herbal teas, farm chow, sample goat cheese while it...

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Dr. Dave has an online store for your natural supplement needs follow the link below to place your order!   .

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Cheeseweed also known as Malva parviflora or little mallow is a common weed found across the United States. It is related to, but not the same as the more commonly known herb marshmallow.  Any of the mallow family herbs will have a demulcent or mucilaginous quality, namely in the roots.  Basically it means the herb is a slippery/slimmy quality to it.  Why is this helpful?  It is wonderful to soothe any of the mucosal linings in our bodies...

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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1 1/2 ounces chickweed or garlic mustard, stems removed (2 cups) 1 ounce nettle or henbit tops, including flowers, young dandelion greens or spinach, stems removed (1 1/2 cups) 1 ounce wild garlic greens or chives, cut into 1/2- to 1-inch lengths (3/4 cup), plus more for garnish Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 ounces ricotta cheese (1/4 cup) 2 ounces freshly grated Parmesan (1/2 cup), plus more for...

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