And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2:11 As a child, I knew that frankincense was given to baby Jesus, but I didn’t know what it was. I…
I’m a Registered Nurse and was taught that regular use of health supplements is usually unnecessary and potentially dangerous. For this short blog post, I am not going to cite a slew of research articles that confirm or negate this view. I am simply going to share my experience with you. It turned me into…
Feeling thirsty? Instead of choosing sugary drinks that raise your blood sugar and sabotage weight loss efforts, reach for water! Here are a few tips about water. Drink high-quality water. Tap water contains pharmaceutical residue, heavy metals and other contaminants that wreak havoc on your gut. For water purification, I highly recommend the Berkey filter….
Hello Friends! Do you need a healthy RESET button? In October, (coming up really soon!) I will be joining a Lifestyle Cleanse with my business partner and I would love for you to join us! Week 1: Nutrition + Exercise Week 2: Reducing Toxic Load Week 3: Green Cleaning Week 4: Stress + Mindset My…
When I was growing up, music was very inspirational and therapeutic for me. I played the piano and violin and also sang at church and in the school choir. I grew up watching classical musicals with Judy Garland, Julie Andrews, Fred Astaire and Gene Kelley. I memorized almost every Disney movie song. Remember cassette tapes?…
In a previous article entitled Toxic House, I wrote about the harmful chemicals that are lurking in our homes. My family has been using safer, eco-friendlier products since 2012. To save money this past year, I started to make some of my own products. Here is a very easy recipe for foaming hand soap! Here’s…
Are you constantly under stress or continuously on the go? Many health experts say that acute or chronic stress is usually a precursor for autoimmune diseases, cancer, and other diseases. I have been struggling with a very painful and itchy psoriasis (psoriasis is an auto-immune disorder) flare on my hands for more than a couple…
Did you know that a lot of cosmetics and household products contain toxic chemicals that are harmful for your health? Because many of the products in the U.S. are not regulated, you and I need to do a little bit of research on our own. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) makes this easier for us!…
Let’s talk politics! You may be thinking, “Why is she writing about politics in a Wellness blog? This is an unwelcome surprise.” I will try to explain why, so hang on ’til the end! Back in 2016, when President Trump won the presidency, many people seemed to be in shock. Through all of the noise,…
Looking for healthier grocery stores? Our family tries to eat organic, non-GMO foods whenever possible. That is why we enjoy shopping at Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and Thrive Market! Whole Foods Whole Foods carries organic, natural foods along with body care, health supplements, and a limited supply of other household items. The store also sells…
