A good night sleep is truly wonderful and therapeutic. It not only feels really great but also has huge health implications. Did you know that getting a good night’s sleep has been linked to improved heart and immune health, a longer life, increased energy levels and productivity? According to Dr. Michael Breus, PhD, clinical psychologist …
Deodorants Part 3: My Personal Favs & How to Transition Now that you’ve tossed your antiperspirant, what kind of natural deodorant should you use? 4 tips to help you transition to a natural deodorant Here are some suggestions to help you transition to a natural deodorant What I found is that using a natural deodorant …
In continuation from my last post about the difference between deodorants and antiperspirants and which is the healthier option, I want to share with you key ingredients to avoid when choosing a deodorant and an inside look at a very popular deodorant that may have more to the story than we thought. Here are some …
Deodorants Part 1: Deodorants, Antiperspirants & Sweat Deodorants and antiperspirants are two every-day products that may be more harmful than you think. I’ve had many people tell me their deodorant doesn’t work because they’re still sweating. Clearly there’s confusion so before we find out why they may be harmful, let’s first explore the difference between …
Who doesn’t like to smell good? I’m sure you have a favorite perfume or cologne you just can’t live without. Actually, living without it could be better for your health. Let’s explore toxic fragrances and whether or not your perfume is hazardous to your health. The problem with commercial perfumes is that they typically have tons of chemicals lurking in them. …
8 Ways to De-Stress Your Summer Vacation Blue skies, sun, sand and… stress? That’s no one’s ideal summer vacation, but unfortunately it can easily become the reality. Between worrying about chores left undone and the way technology keeps us from powering down completely, vacations can quickly become something you need a vacation from! However, with …
I’ve always heard that if you have a thyroid condition, whether it be hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, you can’t treat it naturally and that you have to take a pill for the rest of your life. Have you heard the same thing? Do you have thyroid issues? I was diagnosed in 2013 with a hypothyroid condition. It …
Did you know that 75% of adults are chronically dehydrated even if they drink plenty of water? I find that statistic scary but not that surprising. I am lucky, I was raised drinking water. Soda and fruit juices were something that I had on only special occasions. So, my whole life, I’ve been drinking water and a …
Smoothie and Juice Recipes So you’ve heard all about juicing, you’re convinced of the health benefits and excited for the delicious taste of all that raw, fresh nutrition… now what? It’s time to get squeezing! Luckily the internet is awash in great juice recipes and smoothie recipes. We like this list of ten from MindBodyGreen …
The Miracle of Oil Pulling Part 2: QuickStart Guide Now that you read about all the benefits of oil pulling, I understand that you’re eager to get started! So, let’s go over the basics. What oil should I use From the research I’ve done, you can use sesame oil, sunflower oil, or coconut oil. You …