Hippocrates might just very well be rolling over in his grave in Larissa right now. Despite how famous his quote “Let food be thy medicine” is–people still treat it like Greek mythology. I can just see Hippocrates puzzled reaction as he strolls down the CVS pharmacy aisle: What are these hundreds of containers? A young…
If you’re unfamiliar with whey protein, the first thing you might think of when someone mentions it is that super muscular dude at the gym. I know that’s what I thought before I researched into it. Because there are so many different options and reasons for using them, choosing the right protein powder for you…
I sometimes find myself scrolling through Pinterest for hours looking at pantry inspo and kitchen inspo. Nothing gets me quite as excited as organizing my pantry does. Maybe it’s looking at all the healthy food and thinking about new recipes or maybe it’s just that everything has its own little spot and looks pretty. Buying…
Don’t you just love the look and feel of old houses? They have this uniqueness and history to them that makes you wonder: who lived here first? Who picked out this retro wallpaper, who slumped on the couch after a long day and who threw on an apron and got down in the kitchen? Or…
Remember that time a couple weeks ago when you got tears in your eyes after passing a limping bird on the side of the road? You were probably in your luteal phase. The days approaching your period are when you’re at the very height of emotional sensitivity. After seeing that struggling bird you probably went…
When it comes to cold and flu season, beating day-to-day stress and keeping your house fresh, essential oils might just be your best friends. Essential oils are made by steam distilling or cold pressing large amounts of plant matter into their most concentrated essence. And these powerful plant extracts can kill germs, soothe skin ailments…
You know that manual that no one reads? The one that comes with your smartphone? Well did you know that in that manual it says that your smartphone should never be within an inch of the body? That’s kind of weird don’t you think? An inch away means we can’t carry our phones in our…
Digestive health is crucial for a speedy metabolism, high energy levels, good immunity and a whole host of other factors related to your health. And that’s why I want to share this comprehensive guide to digestive health. First I’ll go over how the digestive system works. Then I’ll explain six of the top digestive…
These days people are shouting from the rooftops about the health and beauty benefits of apple cider vinegar. Chances are if you have a jar of coconut oil and a jug of apple cider vinegar laying around, you’ve covered the basics when it comes to natural health remedies. But despite its recent fame, vinegar has…
If you’ve ever had trouble falling asleep (who hasn’t?!), you know how frustrating sleep deprivation is (especially if you have trouble falling asleep after repeatedly waking up to parent a baby or toddler). You toss and turn all night, only to wake to your morning alarm feeling frustrated and tired. You’re running on fumes. It…
Smoothies are one of the quickest and easiest on the go options, especially when you’re cleaning up your diet. You can get a low calorie nutrient dense meal and you can drink it too. While superfood is quite the buzz word right now, what actually qualifies a food to be super? And how can you…
What are the best essential oil brands? No, let’s rephrase that – don’t you want to know what THE best essential oil brand is? The top dog? The leader of the pack? The one that crushes ALL other options? Sorry to be a buzzkill, but you won’t find that in this article. Because as I…
