When talking about holistic health and wellness, there are 5 building blocks in embracing complete wellness within the “whole self,” physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and Mental. In this article, we will focus on the importance of the social aspect and why human connection is important in main...

Lemon Essential Oil is at the top of the list of essential oils that you should add to your home stock. Not only is the aroma so fresh and uplifting, but this essential oil also has a natural chemical makeup that makes it a perfect choice for ridding your home of unwanted germs. Limonene is the chem...

The use of essential oils has been around for centuries. Although they are not a new FAD, essential oils have grown in popularity over the past couple of decades. That has brought some concerns and the question; Are essential oils safe? This article will guide you through some of the common essentia...

Why Take an Epsom Salt Bath?

Why is adding Epsom salt to your bath so beneficial? Honestly, I have always been a shower person. Before, a couple of years ago, I don’t think I had taken a bath since I was a child. I sat in a salt bath pool on a trip to a spa with a couple of girlfriends a few years ...

One of the best places to start when looking to use more natural products on your skin is a deodorant that has clean, natural ingredients. There is a lot of studies out there pointing to toxic substances that put us at risk for certain disease and complications from conventional antiperspirants and ...

So, you have learned that antiperspirants can potentially be hazardous to your health. Now you want to stop using them and start using a natural deodorant. Great! Congratulations on switching to natural deodorant and not risking the potential damage down the road. There are a few things, however, th...

In this article we will explore four benefits of Eucalyptus essential oil.  You may need a “bounce in your step” to lift your mood, combat mold and mildew in your bathroom, need to ease achy muscles or head,  or perhaps your sinuses need attention due to cold, flu or allergy symptoms. Eucalyptus is ...

The terms “healthy gut” and “Microbiome” have become a hot topic in recent years. There has been a lot of research and studies surrounding this part of our body, but what is the microbiome and why is gut health so important for our overall health and wellness?

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When we adopt eating cleaner and healthier there is a fundamental tool to have in place. That tool is the ability to read labels. Knowing what to look for and avoid, is a must. Especially when beginning the journey of eating more healthy! Here are a few important tips for reading food product labels...

SAD, otherwise known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, is a type of depression that occurs during the change of seasons, primarily late fall into winter, lasting until early to mid-spring. This is a very real disorder, and I am very well versed in it, as I have suffered from it for years. The problem ...

Let’s talk about sleep. We are a society that keeps going going going and getting adequate rest has fallen to the bottom of the priority list. We have considerably decreased the number of hours of sleep that we’re getting so that we can “fit it all in.” As a result, the number one complaint that Ame...

So, you want to be more conscious about the ingredients that you are using on your body. Or, you might be experimenting with making your own skincare products. You have noticed that there are some terms that you may not be quite clear on their meaning. What is natural product lingo and what does it ...