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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

We have all heard that stress is not good for our health, and the World Health Organization has deemed stress the epidemic of the 21st century. Called the “silent killer.” Even though we have heard this time and time again, we may not take the time to understand what the big hoopla is...

Most of us have heard of cortisol, perhaps referred to as the stress hormone, but it is also an essential hormone needed by the body to produce energy. Cortisol is released when our body is in a fight or flight, along with other hormones, such as adrenaline and noradrenaline. Still, it also has a...