You didn’t sleep well last night and today you’ve run around exhausted, desperately wanting an afternoon nap. Now it’s bedtime again and you’re laying awake in bed unable to fall asleep. Sound familiar? You’re not alone as 45% of Americans report having inadequate sleep at least once per week. Americans report having adequate sleep quantity…
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Lemon Essential Oil
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…
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…
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…
How To Eat Plant Based (without breaking the bank)
“I can’t eat healthy because it cost too damn much!” If you have said or thought this, you aren’t alone. I myself have said and once thought this. But the truth is, if you’re eating whole foods, I would bet you see a decrease in your weekly grocery bill. So today I’m going to show…
Plastic Free Toilet Paper for Plastic Free July!
Do you find yourself frustrated because toilet paper is usually double wrapped in plastic? When looking for a plastic free toilet paper option, I knew that ‘family cloth’ (similar to UN paper towels but used for toilet paper) wasn’t going to be an option. Although we cloth diaper, I found myself dropping or spraying too…