In 2012, I read a book that motivated and empowered me to make some major health changes in my life. This is where my passion for natural wellness started and it was this passion that led to my recent discovery of essential oils. I was a skeptic at first, but I later became a daily…
Natural Birth
I recently had the privilege of watching my husband compete in a CrossFit competition! The energy, motivation and camaraderie among the CrossFit athletes was so impressive and inspiring that I decided to interview my husband (and personal trainer) about the exciting sport of CrossFit. He has been doing CrossFit for two years now and has…
Are you confused by all of the conflicting medical advice in the media? What about all of the different diets out there? The Natural Medicine versus Conventional Medicine camps? Here’s my advice. Find a healthcare practitioner that you trust. I have an integrative nurse practitioner that addresses health from a holistic perspective. She is also…
Do you feel overwhelmed by all the things you need to do to improve your health? Let me simplify it for you. Just consider these four things. Four is a small number, right? Detoxify. Detox your body, mind, relationships and house. Put good stuff in your body. Eat superfoods and supplements. Practice self-care. Set aside…
I have never been a coffee lover, but I love tea—especially chamomile tea! A few months ago, I tried Roman Chamomile essential oil and it became one of my favorite oils. Chamomile is calming for the nervous system and helpful for the immune system. It is also soothing for the skin! Research articles on PubMed…
A few years ago, I started taking milk thistle for help with detoxification and breastfeeding. Some people believe that milk thistle is a galactagogue (it might increase the flow of breastmilk). Honestly, it’s difficult to know for certain if milk thistle has significantly helped me, but the research looks promising! History In 40-90 A.D., Dioscorides—a…
“She drew on the mirror with yogurt.” That’s what I told my husband the other day. I bet that you can guess that I am a mom! Mother’s Day is approaching, so I thought that it would be appropriate to share six things that I am learning from my six-year old. Play in the mud…
Are you bored of your current work-out routine? Do you enjoy running, climbing and crawling through the mud? Try the Warrior Dash! In 2017, I did the 5k Warrior Dash with my husband. It was a great work-out and a fun bonding experience. Research shows that the couple that prays and plays together, stays together! This…
A few days ago, my best friend asked me about my New Year’s resolutions. I used to create a list of five to ten resolutions for the year, but I didn’t make a list last year because of an interesting idea that I heard on the radio. Last year, I replaced my list of resolutions…
