Lemon essential oil (EO) is one of my favorite oils. To be honest, I love pretty much all of the citrus essential oils! They’re cheerful and warming, which makes me feel at ease and happy. Lemon is great for winter because it helps freshen stale air & has a bright scent. It is also a…
The Importance of Breath (deep breathing exercises)
Do you ever think about your breath? When doing something physically or mentally challenging, do you find yourself holding your breath? I know my breath is something I take for granted & am not always mindful of. The effects and power of deep breathing may surprise you! Breathing is something you may not think twice…
How to Eat Healthfully, Easily (Plant Based is Yummy!)
Ever feel like you’re super busy, don’t have supper planned, then look up a recipe and think “Oh heck no, that’s way too much work”? I know I have. But I hate eating fake food loaded with dyes or other synthetic ingredients (find out why here). I also want to help you prevent some simple…
Food Dyes: Harmless or Harmful?
Raise your hand if you use to hate vegetables as a kid! Before high school, the only vegetables I recall ever eating were french fries and green peppers. I was never encouraged or offered a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables. When talking to others, I hear about similar upbringings. The only color you got…
Overcoming Your Stress (Motherhood is Hard!)
I’m going to be honest with ya’ll for a second. Growing up, I never saw myself becoming a mother. I thought I would have kids in my early 20s, but it wasn’t something I was set in stone on. What I really wanted to do was travel the world, work as a physical therapist on…
Oven Baked Bean Taquitos Recipe
Know those super convenient taquitos in the freezer section? If you’ve ever flipped them over and looked at the ingredients list, you’ll find lots of preservatives and questionable ingredients. So I’m typing up a quick and easy recipe that Justin likes to make on the days I’m working. I like corn tortillas, but they take…
Why We Love Our Berkey
Every morning I start my day with water. Because we drink so much water, I really wanted to start making it cleaner. I knew I didn’t want my family drinking fluoride or a plastic water filter. The Berkey Filtration System met both of these criteria. Cue us moving to Germany where the water was so…
Are Antibacterial Wipes Safe?
With schools starting up, you’ve seen them. Maybe it’s been on your kid’s classroom list or displayed brightly in stores. They’re cheap & offer shiny promises of health. But the fact is, there isn’t data supporting the use of antibacterial wipes in the home. Or worse yet, you could be at risk for making your…
How You Might Be Using Essential Oils Unsafely
The weather is warm & you’re spending more time outdoors. But before you apply essential oils before heading outside, there is something you need to know! Some essential oils can cause a phototoxic reaction from UV rays up to 12 hours after they were applied to your skin. What does “phototoxicity” mean? Phototoxicity is a…
Mistakes That Impact Gut Health (& how it shows)
Your entire body is crawling with bacteria. But hold up, that doesn’t mean you need to run to a shower, disinfect everything, or wear a hazmat suit. Actually, this would be a huge mistake. Bacteria keeps you healthy & your immune system strong. In fact, 80% of good bacteria is in your gut, which boosts…