When I had severe psoriasis on my hands last year, I cleaned up my diet and did a Cleanse with essential oils. Even though my skin had greatly improved from the Cleanse, my Functional Medicine practitioner wanted me to continue detoxing. The lab results that were performed prior to the Cleanse revealed that my gut…
One in four women and one in six men have been or will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime. Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. Holcomb from God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies I really hate the statistics on sexual assault. My biggest fear is that my kids will be severely harmed…
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” Anais Nin I grew up watching the TV show, Saved By The Bell. On the show, there was a shy, nerdy female high-school character named Violet Bickerstaff. In one episode, the high-school…
Are you depressed, anxious, or feeling isolated? Are you suffering from low self-esteem? Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you feel unproductive? Do you feel the need to check your social media feeds several times throughout the day? If you answered “Yes” to some of these questions, then you might be experiencing some side effects…
In 2012, I committed myself to a healthy, natural lifestyle. I gave birth to my kids naturally; switched to non-toxic personal care products; cut back on certain foods in my diet; spent more money on essential oils, health supplements and organic foods…you get the idea. This past week, I even bought an expensive, non-toxic sofa…
When I discovered essential oils in 2018, I was so excited to use plant medicine—the last piece of the puzzle on my Natural Living journey! Are you searching for natural solutions that will help to eliminate the root causes of your signs and symptoms? Scroll down to read about ten oils that you should have…
I have come to realize that the simplest foods can be the most effective at combating health issues. If you are searching for a natural solution, I definitely recommend that you add coconut oil to your grocery list. Coconut oil has numerous health benefits—here are just three of my favorites! Arthritis supporter In an animal…
What do you get when you have small kids and a small amount of time to clean? Well, I’ll tell you what I get. I get ANTS! Luckily, I found a cheap, natural, effective way to get rid of ants! Here’s what you need: 1 cup of warm water ½ cup sugar 3 tablespoons Borax…
I recently had lunch with a business contact who asked me if there were any clinical studies regarding essential oils and hair restoration. A search on PubMed for “essential oils and alopecia” revealed 14 hits—two out of these 14 hits peaked my interest. The first study compared rosemary oil and a synthetic medication called minoxidil….
When searching for a new healthcare provider, it’s difficult to know which providers are competent, kind, and professional. Sometimes, we just have to hope for the best. When I have to visit a new healthcare provider, this is what I hope for. I hope for someone that will not miss the small things—or even the…
