These days, we’re overloaded with estrogen from every angle: conventional cosmetics, cleaning supplies, body care, water, food. High estrogen levels can have a negative impact on fertility, mood, energy, and even your period flow. Just like our drug store makeup and conventional all-in-one spray, processed oils like canola and soy can also impact estrogen levels…
Yawning at the site of another *important* email; running at the speed of a turtle to buy your second latte of the day; daydreaming about the moment you can go home and slump on the couch; unnatural brain fog when asked a question on a topic you consider yourself an expert. Sound like you yesterday??…
IUD stands for Intrauterine Device, a birth control option that sits inside your uterus or sometimes your upper arm. They are over 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy, and for some, they can be a better alternative to taking a pill every day—but are they worth it? There are two types of IUDs: non-hormonal Copper…
B vitamins play a critical role in helping you stay energized and balanced throughout your day. But they also are vital in cell metabolism, healthy skin and hair, relieving stress, promoting mental clarity and focus, hormone balance, and immunity. Vitamin B deficiencies can result in many problems, including irritability, confusion, brain fog, anemia, fatigue, dry…
Over the past year or so during the pandemic, you’ve probably heard wellness enthusiasts boost about a couple of key natural remedies that can boost immunity—zinc being one of them. Zinc is an essential micronutrient that helps regulate gene expression, neurological growth, protein synthesis, and healing (1). But it’s truly the immune benefits that make…
Clary sage essential oil comes from the botanical family Labiatae (mint) via steam distillation from the flowering plant. Nicknamed “clear eyes,” clary sage was famous during the Middle Ages for its ability to clear eye problems. It was also widely used for kidney/digestive/skin disorders, inflammation, sore thoughts, wounds, and female complaints. Today, the benefits of…
The benefits of grapefruit essential oil are extremely versatile and range from helping with sugar cravings to disinfecting surfaces. While the grapefruit’s actual fruit offers tons of health and wellness benefits, the oil extracted from the peel of the plant is where all the magic that we’re going to talk about today happens. Properties: antioxidant,…
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you (in fact, you will receive a discount with code “DRTARA”), Dr. Tara will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Get festive in the kitchen this season with this delicious Cranberry Chia Jam with Wild Orange…
It’s estimated that up to 20 million Americans suffer from thyroid disease (1). What’s even crazier is that up to 60% of cases go undetected (2)! Chronic stress, leaky gut, autoimmunity, and even the foods you eat can play a role in thyroid health. Today, we’re focusing on the best and worst foods for Hashimoto’s…
Taking essential oils internally is a major topic of concern. Some people swear by it while others swear against it. But here’s the deal: I’ve done years of research, taken the Tisserand Essential Oils Safety course, and the verdict is in: internal use for essential oils is safe and effective. The number one thing to…
Forget what you heard about essential oil use on pets. Unless of course if it was that they can do wonders. In that case, this article will only confirm what you’ve heard. Yes, animals are smaller than humans so diluting essential oils is important. But according to countless holistic veterinarian’s extensive research, essential oils bad…
I know you’re familiar with the term biological clock, but this doesn’t only apply to women wanting to have babies by a certain age. It’s actually much more basic than that. Have you ever thought about why you go to sleep at night and wake in the day? Or how things like jet lag can…
You may have landed on this page after long hours of searching far and wide for the best essential oils brand for you! Maybe you’ve heard about Simply Earth essential oils and want an objective review. Well, that’s exactly what you’re going to get. With the essential oils industry booming after the resurgence of natural…
You want to raise your kids in a non-toxic home, setting them up for future health and success, but you may not realize how toxic everyday household items are. Slow cookers or crockpots, for example, are a vital health concern found in many modern kitchens. The big question is, are slow cookers safe? Let’s find…
The essential oils industry is flooded – there’s no doubt. With more companies popping up and old ones sticking around, it’s hard to know how to choose the best essential oil company for you. Blog posts dedicated to choosing the best essential oil brand are very subjective- but don’t worry, you won’t find that here….