If you’re like me, you probably want your home to stay free of nasty odors and instead smell fresh and inviting. You may be into potpourri or room sprays, or maybe a scented candle that sets the ambiance while smelling absolutely lovely. But have you ever thought about why those candles smell so good in…
The often underrated thyroid gland does so much for your body but unfortunately, up to 20 million Americans have some sort of thyroid disease (1). The most common way to remedy that is through prescription medication, or synthetic hormones, that must be maintained for life. But not to worry, there are other options out there…
There are a lot of conflicting ideas out there about breakfast. Some say it’s the time to eat the most and some say skip it altogether. I always think people should go with their gut on this- as long as it isn’t saying “give me a dozen doughnuts please!” Quality information can definitely help…
Everybody loves breaking from their normal routine for a vacation. It’s the “perfect excuse”. But whether you’re sitting in a car for several hours or spending the day getting on and off planes, travel can take its toll on your mind and body. That is why we love saving room in our bags for an…
Grocery shopping, especially when you’re feeding a family, is not for the faint of heart. It’s a lot of work! To make it easier for all of us, I’ve created this healthy grocery list. When you’re using a healthy grocery shopping list, you save time, money, and take the guesswork out of this weekly chore….
What do you think of when you think of supplements? Maybe that extra stuff that bodybuilders take. Or that multivitamin your doctor put you on when you were pregnant? Most people think that if they’re eating a pretty healthy diet complete with fruits, vegetables and macronutrients like good fats and proteins, then they don’t need…
What does a cell phone, microwave, wifi router and TV all have in common? That’s right, they all give off electromagnetic frequencies that can disrupt the healthy normal functioning of the body. We’ve talked to you before about EMF dangers, but today we’re going to dive into how they can affect pregnancy as well as…
It’s Sunday morning: you’re scrolling through Instagram and see that everyone is participating in self-care Sunday. You’re not usually one to conform but, after the week you’ve had, a little inspiration never hurt anybody. What’s a better way to pay yourself some serious love and attention than a facial? I’ll wait. Lying on the couch…
Serums are extremely powerful concentrates crafted with active ingredients that target specific concerns. Natural serums are a beautiful and magical part of your beauty arsenal. If you struggle with any skin issue- redness, sun sports, big pores, wrinkles, blemishes, dryness- then there is a serum for you. The serums you will discover today will work…
Many of us love watching famed Japanese organizer Mari Kondo help people get their homes organized and livable again, but what if you could transform your pantry so that it wasn’t just more organized, but more healthy? A healthy pantry organization can save money, time, and help your whole family live richer, happier and healthier…
Organic skincare has a bad reputation for being expensive and hard to find. However, I’d like to suggest that organics skincare’s bad reputation is nothing but an outdated myth! In fact, organic skincare brands can be affordable and what’s more, the cost of choosing to use conventional skincare outweigh what you might spend on organic…
Conventional cow milk comes from CAFO (confined animal feeding operations) cows fed with genetically modified feed and pumped with artificial growth hormones. In addition, it’s pasteurized resulting in no nutritional value. So all the good stuff that comes with milk before pasteurization (electrolytes, vitamins, digestive enzymes, probiotics, fatty acids, minerals) all get traded out for…
