Being 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 MoreWe often write and talk about issues that affect the child-bearing years, but very seldom do we address the very special time of life known as the post-menopausal years. For some women, this is a time of freedom, enlightenment, travel, and finally getting to do what YOU would like to do. After dedicating your life to everyone else for 30 or 40 years, you finally have a chance to do something for yourself.
Read MoreI often hear stories about how breastfeeding is magical, the baby latches in seconds, and the mother is glowing with joy. Although breastfeeding is special, we aren’t always given the tools to succeed in it. Breastfeeding is natural but, for mothers entering the fourth trimester, we need to equip and prepare ourselves for the process.
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!
Read MoreWhere does one even start when talking of vaccines? I always like to start with questions. Are they necessary? Are they safe? Are the infections they target treatable? How effective are they and how long do they last? Can we credit them with the eradication of certain illnesses?
Read MoreWhether you're a first-time momma or a momma of several children, we all desire the absolute best for each one. Just recently, I’ve had some mommas calling and asking about the difference between folic acid and folate. Which is better? Which one should I be using? Is there a difference?
Read MoreEndometriosis is when the endometrium, or tissue that lines the uterus, grows in locations where it is not supposed to. The most common areas of growth are the abdominal cavity, the fallopian tubes, the ovaries, the intestines, and sometimes the bladder.
Read MorePostpartum hair loss is so common and typically only lasts a few months up to one year. However, although it is normal, it is certainly not optimal. We know that a lot of our hair loss is inevitable but there are some things we can do to help it not get so out of control that it brings on more stress.
Read MoreIf you suspect Candida overgrowth, the best place to begin with is your diet. Focusing on a nutrient-dense whole food plan, like a paleo-style diet, will be the most beneficial to you. Candida bugs feed off sugars and thrive in an environment with foods that convert into sugars like carbohydrates, grains, fruits and fructose, alcohols, and other yeasts like baker’s yeast. Even whole foods that would normally be considered healthy and a great addition to any diet can feed a candida overgrowth, adding to the candida getting out of control.
Read MoreThis is a struggle for so many mothers, “I’ve gained so much weight and I can’t get it off. How many of you have experienced this and you begin the weight loss downward spiral? You start on one diet and you lose a pound or two and then jump to the next diet when the first one doesn’t seem to work out so well. This merry-go-round continues for months and months and then you only end up gaining back the weight you lost in the first place. I want you to focus on a few things that will help you to understand that this is a process, and weight loss as a whole is not an easy road.
In this article, I will share what some of my favorite herbs are and why I would not want to be without them. They are not necessarily listed in order of importance because that would depend on what condition I am dealing with - each of these is not only safe, but have been used many, many times in my family with amazing results.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why you wear a bra? When your breasts begin to develop or when your mother decides it is the right time, you start wearing one. Doesn’t it seem strange that we’ve never really questioned why we wear a bra or if it benefits our health? We go our entire life wearing this piece of clothing but since it's not something we’re ingesting, we tend to forget that it can be harming our body.
Read MoreIf you are someone who is more health-conscious as in being physically active and striving for a better life-style – then, you might want to start by bringing more herbs and supplements into your daily diet and/or routine. Let’s look at some simple ways we can begin to do this and the benefits.
Read MoreGetting congested during the winter season is inevitable for most people. The next time you get the sniffles turn to these essential oils for relief!
Read MoreThere are a lot of things that can factor into keeping children healthy, but the three main areas we focus on are their diet, paying attention to the signs, and maintaining the right mentality about health.
Read MoreBirth is such a beautiful experience. There is nearly nothing more empowering than growing life inside of you, your body changing, and giving birth through your strength. Something I found interesting is that we tend to focus on the pain, the intense “painful” labor, and we forget to highlight the amount of love and joy that is exploding from our bodies.
Read MoreOver the last few months, it has become clear to me that I see health VERY differently compared to mainstream medical opinions. I understand that there are many different points of view, but I hope that you will listen to what I have to say and give it some serious consideration. So let’s talk about how we look at health.
Read MoreI want to encourage those with gut health concerns to "test, don't guess" and identify exactly what is present in each individual's GI tract before determining treatment. I tried countless remedies over the years, like special diets, herbs, supplements, and essential oils, to help my symptoms, with minimal improvement. It wasn't until I learned exactly what was going on that I could take the proper steps to heal.
Read MoreNaturopaths, herbalists, and other holistic healers have always understood the importance of cleansing and nourishing the body – especially the colon. However, in the last ten to fifteen years, science has been coming to appreciate and understand how important this is.
Read More“My child is such a picky eater, all they want to eat is mac & cheese” I’ve heard this way too many times, and honestly, I don’t even know how to respond. We are responsible for allowing the habits our children develop, including picky eating. We create picky eaters by allowing them to be one. In our home, if there is one thing we don’t tolerate, it’s picky eaters.
