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About Antoinette Berrafato

New Normal Big Life Podcast Host Antoinette Lee Berrafato, MBA, is a published health and wellness columnist at Culturs Magazine, reaching 1.5 million readers across 200 countries. She is a veteran and U.S. Army Air Assault Medic, traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor, veteran caregiver, and sponsored adventure sports athlete. Her formal U.S. Army Air Assault Medic, dental, and clinical training spans emergency trauma care, battlefield triage, advanced patient assessment, pharmacology, combat casualty care, field medicine, general dentistry, radiology, and infection control — a clinical foundation built inside one of the most rigorous medical training programs in the United States, and 11 years of real-world experience practicing in these fields. Antoinette used nature therapy — specifically archery and kayaking to recover from physical limitations while using a full-time caregiver, a walker, and a service dog, discovering the "Passion, Purpose, and People" framework for mental health and resilience that now forms the backbone of her content. She is currently building an active homestead in the Midwestern Northwoods — a living laboratory for her content on ancestral health, emergency preparedness, and self-sufficiency.

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Building Natural Immunity: A Future Pandemic Guide

By Antoinette Berrafato January 2, 2025Health and Wellness, Preparedness, Resources3 Comments

Natural immunity is the body’s natural ability to fight infections without external help, thanks to a strong immune system. This article focuses on natural ways to enhance natural immunity, which is crucial for strengthening our health defenses against potential future pandemics, known as ‘Disease X.’ Or when recovering from past pandemics and life events like military and first responder service.

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Lemon Water Detox: How To Resources

By Antoinette Berrafato December 30, 2024Food as medicine, Resources3 Comments

As we wrap up this month's deep dive into inflammation and liver detoxification with lemon water, I wanted to leave you with more resources. Download this free guide to get started.

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Anti-Inflammation Power of Lemon Water

By Antoinette Berrafato December 23, 2024Food as medicine3 Comments

Foods and drinks that promote inflammation can create a harmful environment within your body. Diseases like diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, obesity, lymphedema, and many forms of cancer. Choosing options like lemon water, which helps reduce inflammation and neutralize damaging free radicals, is a powerful way to support your overall health.

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