It’s proven: 31 percent of people in the United States are at risk for a deficiency in at least one vitamin or mineral essential for good health. It may be hard to imagine that we don’t get enough nutrition when we see abundant food available 24/7, but it’s true. A recent study...

So you’re feeling pretty miserable during a certain time of the month, or you’re transitioning into the next stage of life and are feeling a bit out of “whack”. There is a list of symptoms that commonly occur to women during this time, but you can rest assure that you are...

If you are looking for an essential oil to help with hormone imbalance, especially with PMS and menopause, Clary Sage is at the top of the list. First, let us explore where this powerful essential oil comes from.

Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea), is steam distilled from its flower buds and...

We have all heard of the term “holistic health.” It has become somewhat of a blanket term in the natural health and wellness world, but what does it really mean? I find that several individuals think of “holistic” as meaning “natural” or...

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...

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...

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...