Supplements can be taken in many forms including pills, liquids, and powders. The trick to using supplements is to know your body. You need to know what your body is lacking in, what it needs, and how to achieve that goal without overdoing yourself on other vitamins and minerals you may not need. Here…
Your immune system protects you from germs and other foreign substances that could make you sick by making parts of your body heat up and swell. However, sometimes it goes too far. That’s when such inflammation become chronic as a response to stress, junk food, or other lifestyle triggers. This chronic inflammation is associated with…
While you may be very interested in changing your diet so you can enjoy better health, you’re probably a bit concerned about having to eat food that tastes terrible. However, eating healthy doesn’t automatically mean eating without flavor! Thankfully, there are several ways you can consume healthier alternatives without losing the taste, and it mostly…
I really enjoy a good documentary. These are 5 that really opened my eyes to some of the problems that we have in America when it comes to the SAD or Standard American Diet. From fast food to drugs to calm us down (or wake us up, to processed foods that are horrible for us,…
BENEFITS OF OIL PULLING Does swishing oil around your mouth for 20 minutes every morning sound cool or gross? What if you heard that doing so might clear up your skin, improve your oral hygiene, and whiten your teeth in addition to a slew of other health benefits? Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic technique…
Are you searching for deeper spiritual meaning in your life? You’re not alone; the hectic demands of life in the 21st-century has made many people feel disconnected. Perhaps what you need is a spiritual connection to bring about a sense of balance and completion in your life. Many people confuse spirituality with religion and…
Do you practice self care? I love implementing natural products in my self care routine because I know they are safe to use. Today I will share 5 ways to take better care of yourself. Super simple and highly recommended! Here are a few things I do regularly: * Eating a real food diet. It…
doTERRA Spa Amazingness Exfoliating Scrub The doTERRA SPA Exfoliating Body Scrub is a natural, indulgent body scrub that gently exfoliates and polishes skin with natural sugar cane, leaving a healthy, natural glow. I love that I can have the spa feel without leaving my house. Infused with essential oils of Orange, Grapefruit, and Ginger, this…
If you remember from our using the herbal oil post, spices are from the root, stem, seed, fruit, or bark of the plant. This means that Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cassia, Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Coriander, Cumin, Dill, Fennel, Ginger, and Juniper Berry all fall under the spice category. Like the herb essential oils, the spice essential…
Winter Wellness Tips Prevention Prevention is key as we focus on quality of life. By prevention I don’t mean getting a flu shot and calling it good. Prevention includes eating healthy, taking supplements, and little things like washing your hands or using hand spritzer. We use On Guard foaming hand-wash at both our kitchen and…