Electrolytes play a crucial role in maintaining our body’s overall health and well-being. These electrically charged minerals regulate essential bodily functions, from controlling muscle contractions to balancing fluid levels. Many associate electrolytes with sports drinks, but their benefits extend beyond athletic performance. Unfortunately, most electrolyte drinks on the market contain harmful additives that aren’t actually
Peppermint essential oils has many uses throughout your home… just make sure you’re getting the quality stuff, and not the common fakes…
It is that time of year again… when we reflect deeply on the past year, and look forward to the new year with new goals and resolutions paving the way. We are enjoying some family time while ringing in the New Year with this New Year DIY Diffuser essential oil blend, and to share with
Without our health, life becomes very difficult. You try your best to live as healthy as possible, just to be caught in the whirlwind of continually changing “science.” And with each scientific update, there seems to come with it additional costs. I hear many people ask… HOW DO YOU AFFORD A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE???? When “healthy”
There are many resources available across the internet about using essential oils for kids, but not many people are talking about the other end of our life cycle. Using essential oils in eldercare. While it may not be at the top of your mind during your initial essential oil resource searching, as we age, essential
Do you realize how important it is to have mineral balance in the body? For example, did you know that you need sufficient copper in the body for your cells to absorb iron properly? Minerals are critical to enzyme function, hormone production, bone building and breakdown, creating long luxurious hair and nails, and transmission of
Yoga… it all began in India thousands of years ago and has now become a popular form of exercise and meditation for millions of people around the world. Yoga combines meditation, breathing exercises, stretching through various postures, and deep relaxation techniques that combine to provide a holistic approach to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. ***
It’s that time of year again. The season of mass Halloween candy rush has ended (until next time). The parties have stopped. And the pile of sugar earned from a hard night’s work of Trick or Treating never seems to end. What is one to do with all that left over candy??? I definitely don’t
Frankincense essential oil comes from steam distilling a resin found in Boswellia trees. Frankincense essential oil has a LONG history of use throughout the world. Its story in history books often starts in the middle east, where the trees that the oil comes from are native. In the Middle East, Frankincense is considered a holy oil that
We’ve all been there… feeling great one moment… and then you crash hard, ready for a mid-afternoon nap that your job (and kids) frown upon. Most of us aren’t able to hide away for the coveted afternoon siesta, but still find that we need more energy. If you’re still using toxic energy drinks to get through the
Emotions. Everyone has them (even when we pretend not to). Everyone responds to them differently. Sometimes they can be joyful. Other times they can be overwhelming. One thing they all have in common… they can effect our bodies physically and mentally, even when we aren’t aware of them. Emotions on your brain Do you remember
I’ll never forget… those 8 excruciatingly long years living in my own version of Hell. I’ve shared my wellness journey over at our But You Don’t Look Sick post… but I hadn’t taken the time to actually spill my heart on video… until now… Seizures Mobility difficulty Cognitive difficulty Chronic weakness Chronic fatigue Chronic pain Severe,
What do you do when your mind just won’t stop? It’s that moment again… at the most inopportune time your mind decides to race, keeping you awake, preventing you from focusing, or completely distracting you from your mountain of “to-do list” entries. We have personal experience going from overthinking to finding inner peace. In this
Moving. You would think someone who has spent most her life moving would have a system to help keep things organized and keep the stress minimal. While enlisted in the Navy, I picked up even more efficient systems for moving. Then… I married a military man and our moves became much more complicated. We are
Have you seen the headlines? “Wellness is the new luxury.” What do you think? Is it true? Or did you just have a massive eye-roll? My experience losing my health… and my income Looking back at my 20s… I was fit. I was healthy. I was physically unstoppable. Then my health fell out… and it
Makeup… Face wash… Soap… Lotion… Exfoliators… Makeup remover… Acne treatments… Sunscreen… Moisturizer… Serums… What do they all have in common? Extremely loose regulations with little government oversight allow companies to use many toxic ingredients and ingredients without safety data while manufacturing your makeup and skincare. A few years ago, I had no idea of the
Perfume and cologne are everywhere. From sprays to lotions to cosmetics to roll on bottles, everything in the personal care market seems to have fragrance. And why not? Everyone loves to smell good and use products that smell good (at least everyone who I’ve ever met). But what exactly is in that fragrant “smell-good?” What
It’s that time of year again. The air is becoming crisper with less humidity. The leaves on the trees are starting to change colors. It’s still warm enough to garden, but not hot enough to warrant running through a sprinkler or spending the day in the pool to keep cool. The days are shorter, enabling
Oil pulling… what is it?? The quick answer… Oil pulling is where you swish 1 tsp to 1 Tbsp of any seed-based oil in your mouth for 10-20 minutes. Oil Pulling History Oil pulling has been around for a very long time (at least 3,000 years), though recently has become more and more popular. It
AgilEase is a capsule supplement especially beneficial for athletes, military members, military veterans, and those who are middle aged or elderly who are seeking greater flexibility and mobility. Ingredients in Agilease Agilease is an amazingly helpful joint supplement, containing: Frankincense resin, Calcium, Tumeric, Piperine from black pepper (both anti inflammatory), collagen, glucosamine, hyaluronic acid, wintergreen oil, copaiba
Pain. We can’t always explain why our bodies, hearts, or minds hurt. Sometimes we can’t control the hurt… even when that hurt becomes debilitating. And there are legitimate circumstances where there seems to be no end to it. There are legitimate reasons that you can’t control. You know that feeling where your body won’t cooperate.
DiGize essential oils blend is a unique blend consisting of peppermint, lemongrass, juniper, patchouli, fennel, tarragon, and anise essential oils. It was designed to support to your entire digestive system. What essential oils are in DiGize essential oil blend? DiGize is an essential oil blend containing 8 essential oils with specific digestive system support benefits:
PanAway is an essential oil blend formulated by Young Living. It was blended to provide support your nervous and musculoskeletal systems. It boosts energy, promotes healing, soothes the skin, and is the perfect companion for post-workouts or after a long day working while standing. What is in PanAway PanAway is a blend comprised of wintergreen, helichrysum, clove, and
This is a question I recently came across while helping coach a friend into a healthier lifestyle, and with her permission, I thought I would share it with you. She asked me during our long conversation: “… but do you really need to use essential oils to be healthy?” So, Do you need to use
Other than smelling amazing, essential oils have many properties that help you feel better without any nasty or toxic chemical additives that potentially could produce annoying or dangerous side effects. There are plenty of reasons to use essential oils. Essential oils can help you to: overcome occasional nausea, reduce occasional tension headaches reduce muscle soreness, regain control over your stress
Thinking back to high school biology and long conversations with my parents (a physician’s assistant and a nurse), it was common knowledge that genetics is everything. They choose what color eyes and hair you have. They choose the shade of your skin. They choose your height and weight. They choose what ailments you’re predisposed to.
Your bathroom. You stress over it being clean, but have you spent much time looking through the products you use? Are your cleaning products really cleaning? And if they are… are they SAFE? Or could they be contributing to alienating your family’s health? All too often, we assume cleaners are safe because we find them