Most oils are safe to use when pregnant, but please use common sense! A few oils, such as: tarragon, tansy, sage, clary sage, rosemary, nutmeg, hyssop, fennel and basil should be used with caution and with a thorough understanding of how and when to use them. Some of these oils may help to accelerate labor […]
I just got home from possibly one of the most exciting adventures of my life. Definitely the most physically adventurous! I hiked the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland, which is 54 miles in the volcanic highlands of Iceland. Across mountain passes filled with snow, winding desert-like roads through black sanded valleys and windswept hills that took […]
Healthy Scalp shampoo recipe: 1/2 cup of Young Living Shampoo (or your favorite non-toxic shampoo) 5 drops Lavender Essential oil 5 drops of Lemon Essential Oil 5 drops of Thieves Essential Oil 5 drops of Purification Essential Oil 3 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil 3 drops of Frankincense Essential Oil Blend all of these into […]
Good health isn’t about fixing problems, just like being fit isn’t about a diet. My whole philosophy centers around supporting our bodies so we STAY healthy and that means being prepared, taking care of ourselves and making sure everything we put in and on our bodies is nourishing us and building a strong foundation. These […]
Easy Homemade Kimchi Fermented foods are found in every culture throughout the world and before refrigeration, fermentation was the main way people preserved their foods. Kimchi has been a staple in Korean cuisine since the 7th century. Homemade kimchi is an amazingly delicious fermented food that starts with raw vegetables and then lacto-fermented with spices, ginger […]
Sleep is one of the pillars of a healthy life. If you don’t sleep well, your body can’t take care of itself, you won’t be as productive at work or at home and you will probably be a general grump. People have a hard time sleeping for a variety of reasons. Worrying, mind going in […]
Lip balm is one of those things I never go anywhere without. I have always loved it, but even when I was a little girl, I remember putting on cheap lip balms and feeling the back of my throat tickle. As I got older I realized this was from chemical additives used to flavor and […]
DIY Shaving Gel Today’s post is by my lovely friend Alison. She is mastering lots of DIY recipes for using around her home and I begged her to share her DIY shaving gel with us! Enjoy! I have become addicted to making my own household products! It has become a fun game to find […]
Last time I was pregnant they warned me not to put the monthly flea application on my dog because it could cause birth defects! Yikes! So, if this pesticide is so strong that it can cause birth defects in humans just by touching it and getting it on my skin, what is it doing to […]
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