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….
We want to raise our kids in a non-toxic home, but did you know toxins are hiding in seemingly innocent kitchen products like cutting boards and utensils? Shocking, right? But with a few new kitchen products, like non-toxic cutting boards, you can create a safe and healthy environment with ease. I know what you’re thinking,…
Are you one of those people who gets every cold or flu that’s going around? Maybe you’re just more exposed than other people, or have young kids in school (that will definitely bring home the bugs). But chances are if you aren’t able to fight off these illnesses, your immune system may be compromised. So…
Imagine this: you’re sitting in a coffee shop researching for a new project you’ve taken on. You hate to admit it, but this week hasn’t been your best. If you were in college again (you wish) your teacher would grade your mental and physical performance a C at best. While that coffee is trying so…
