Spring brings warmer weather, blooming gardens, and sometimes pesky unwanted visitors. Who doesn’t like having their fruits and veggies readily available for family members to snack on after a long day? This becomes hard to do when we start finding fruit flies and other bugs on our food. Not wanting to use harsh chemicals and poisons? Here are some natural pest control remedies that we’ve found to be helpful in our home.
Read MoreIf you are trying to reduce toxins in your home, you’ve probably thought about ditching the store-bought cleaning products and making your own. And why not? They work just as well, cost less, and keep your family healthy! Here are a few ideas to get you started on your spring cleaning routine.
Read MoreHave you ever had someone tell you herbs don’t work? Maybe they had a story about a friend who used herbs and ended up having to take pharmaceutical medicine anyway? Here are some reasons herbs may not have worked for them.
Read MoreOur health journeys are continually evolving and changing! Spring is the perfect time to reflect, grow, and rid out your pantry of things that aren’t moving you in a healthier direction! Throwing away expired food and using glass jars to make it easy to see what you have will go a long way in reducing food waste.
Read MoreThe thyroid produces a hormone that regulates your metabolism. Hypothyroidism refers to an under active thyroid. When the thyroid doesn't produce enough hormones, it causes a slower metabolism. Hypothyroidism has a number of symptoms such as constipation, low body temperature, fatigue, brain fog and problems with hair, skin and nails. It can also cause menstrual problems and depression.
Read MoreIt is estimated that 25 million Americans have thyroid disease, and roughly 50% don’t even know they have it and go undiagnosed or, worse, misdiagnosed. There is a connection between the thyroid and the adrenal glands and how they work together, especially under stress.
Read MoreActivated charcoal is similar to common charcoal. Common charcoal is made from wood, coconut shells, petroleum, or from peat. However, activated charcoal is made by heating the common charcoal in the presence of gas, which then causes the charcoal to develop lots of internal pores.
Read MoreCoconut is a powerhouse; there isn’t much this fruit cannot do! There are probably over 100 uses, but we narrowed it down to 22! After reading these ideas, you’ll want to make sure this superfood is a staple in your cupboard.
Read MoreThis article is intended to give a brief description of some of the holistic modalities which are available for nutritive, medicinal and therapeutic uses. As you study and learn how to apply and use each of these incredible modalities, you are able to add another piece to a beautiful puzzle.
Read MoreWhen we are locked away in the house all winter or when we are in lock-down due to a pandemic – whatever it is that Is keeping us indoors away from the sun and fresh air – it can lead to melancholy and depression. Once we start into this downward spiral, it can begin to seem overwhelming, heavy, and hard to climb out of.
Read MoreFood additives can have bad effects on adults and children alike. Children are negatively impacted by ingredients such as sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and food coloring. Research has shown that the food additives used in hundreds of children's foods and drinks can cause temper tantrums and disruptive behavior. Colorings in products such as Smarties, Jelly Tots, and fizzy drinks could lead to behavior changes in toddlers. Foods that commonly trigger hyperactive behavior and allergic reactions include chocolate, cow's milk, eggs, oranges, sugar, and wheat.
Read MoreCastor oil has been used for thousands of years to help treat a wide variety of health conditions throughout the world. The oil is obtained by pressing the seeds of the castor oil plant, Ricinus Communis. What makes castor oil so special? The unique fatty acids are thought to be responsible for this oil’s powerful healing properties.
Read MoreFrom phthalates and sulfates to formaldehyde and ammonia, it seems like the more research we do, the more toxins we find in your everyday household products. Our makeup has talc, our hand soap has triclosan, our mattress has polybrominated diphenyl ethers (flame retardants), our canned food has BPA, our perfume has its secretly toxic “fragrance.” Can we win? Is there a way to live toxin-free in this increasingly toxic world?
Read MoreWe build LIFE with life! To know optimal health, we must eat what the Creator designed for us to eat. When we eat fresh, live fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, we are not only taking in the nutritional value of these foods in the form of minerals, vitamins and other nutrients, but we are taking in the life frequency of these specially designed foods.
Read MoreIt is no wonder that the gut is considered the second brain! The importance of the gut brain axis cannot be overstated. There has been so much research done over the past decade which is showing more and more connection between the gut and the brain along with its effect on the immune system, hormonal balance and so much more.
Read MoreThe definition of an herb is: any plant with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume. With this in mind, it becomes easy to begin adding nutritional/medicinal herbs into the daily routine. Following are some of our favorite ways to accomplish this.
Read MoreTrying to compare these two different mindsets is like trying to compare apples and oranges. They really are completely different which is why there is so much controversy over cancer treatments, immunizations and other issues which are quite often heatedly debated. In order to understand the differences – let's take a look at each one individually.
Read MoreBeing a mother of three little girls has led me to make a much more conscious effort to use natural products in our everyday life. I’ve switched over to natural laundry detergent, natural body wash, natural dish soap, natural shampoo, and so on. If I am being honest I can say I’ve never given too much thought to my deodorant.
Read MoreIf you are squeamish when it comes to creepy crawly critters, you may want to skip this article! But if you want to achieve optimal health and get to the root of mysterious health symptoms, you will want to read on. I don’t blame you, the first time I read about parasites I had to put the material down and come back later. It was overwhelming to think I could have worms living in my body and I wanted to pretend it was impossible. But it’s all too possible!
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