Updates from Amanda Cuda

Healthy Chocolate: Myth or Reality?

Wed, 14 May 2025 15:08:00 CDT

Unwrapping the Sweet Truth About Cacao explores the benefits of cacao, tracing its historical origins from an ancient Mesoamerican superfood revered for its spiritual and healing properties to modern times. The blog clarifies the difference between cacao and its processed counterpart, cocoa, highlighting cacao's retention of essential nutrients and antioxidants that contribute to its status as a health-boosting superfood. By choosing cacao-rich chocolate with minimal processing, one can unlock its potential to improve mood, enhance brain function, and support overall well-being.

Science backs the health claims of raw cacao, which has been shown to improve cognitive function, support gut health, and enhance circulation while reducing inflammation. Through a cacao apprenticeship program in Costa Rica, individuals can engage with ancient traditions and unlock the emotional and medicinal benefits of cacao under the guidance of practitioners who view it as a tool for emotional healing and community connection. Consumed mindfully, cacao serves not just as a delectable treat but also as a means of inner work and reflection, reminiscent of its ceremonial use in ancient cultures.

For those eager to indulge in cacao's benefits, the article provides a simple recipe for making homemade chocolate, incorporating Young Living Peppermint Vitality Essential Oil to add a digestive and aromatic touch. This approach emphasizes a shift from processed candy bars to healthier alternatives that honor the purer and more wholesome properties of cacao. Ultimately, embracing high-quality, minimally processed chocolate as a mindful indulgence allows one to experience firsthand the transformative power of cacao—as a superfood, mood lifter, and heart opener.

Skin Care for Your Skin Type: What is your Skin Type?

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:54:00 CDT

Creating a skincare routine that works for your skin type is not always an easy task, but we are here to help you out. Plus - we want you to be using GOOD-FOR- YOU ingredients. Sadly, most of the conventional products available to you in today’s world contain some pretty scary things.

Hair, Skin, & Nails: Inside the Integumentary System

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:47:00 CDT

So often we look at our hair, skin, or nails and think it only needs support from the surface, but that is definitely not the case! Now don’t get me wrong, taking care of those things topically matters. But what I want to challenge you with today is to focus on what’s happening on the inside and how it affects what you see happening on the outside.

Nutmeg: A Fall Essential for Stress Management

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 18:35:00 CDT

Nutmeg, with its warm and inviting aroma, is more than just a beloved scent of the fall season. It possesses remarkable properties that benefit our immune and adrenal systems, and it can naturally help us manage stress responses. In addition to its therapeutic qualities, Nutmeg is also known for its ability to enhance focus, energy, and overall vitality.

The MasterCleanse: Does this detox actually work?

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 22:22:00 CDT

Have you ever wondered about the MasterCleanse? Does it hold the key to detoxing, resetting, and rejuvenating your body? Perhaps, like me, you're curious about this transformative cleanse and its potential to unlock a healthier, more vibrant you.

The MasterCleanse, also known as the Lemonade Diet, Cayenne Pepper Diet, or the Maple Syrup Diet, now famously known as the Beyonce Lemonade Diet, has captivated the health and wellness world. It's more than a cleanse; it's an exploration of how detoxing can lead to rejuvenation.

Join me on a journey as we delve into the intriguing world of the MasterCleanse, discovering the reasons why people undertake it, the incredible benefits it promises, and my personal experience of what it was like. If you've ever wondered about the power of detox and how it can transform your life, this journey is for you.

Amanda's Survival to Thriving Story

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:42:00 CDT

Coming from a corporate background, I know firsthand what it's like to have to get up every day for a job when you don't feel good for multiple health reasons!! When I started creating daily rituals using simple tools, my health and world changed!

'I felt like I tried everything, and nothing worked'.

Escaping the Corporate Grind & Residual Income

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:33:00 CDT

How I Left My Corporate Job for a Career of Purpose and Residual Income

Leaving a stable corporate job to pursue your passion and find greater purpose can be a daunting decision. But for me, it became a necessity. After years of toiling away, dealing with toxic work environments, and feeling unfulfilled, I knew I had to make a change. In the midst of my struggle, health challenges made it even more apparent that I needed a way out of the corporate world. Little did I know that my journey would lead me to discover the power of residual income and open doors to a life of purpose, meaning, and passion.

The off button for negative mental chatter

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 20:56:00 CDT

By the time I was 29 years old, my health was a mess!! Even though I was taking natural supplements from the pharmacy, my health was not getting any better! I had psoriasis all over my skin, my hormones were unbalanced, I was piling on the weight, I had been dealing with back pain from scoliosis, and my mental health was NOT in good shape.