Natural healing for the whole body.
A lot of people struggle with sleep, either not getting enough, not being able to fall asleep, or not being able to stay asleep. I’ve also had my fair share of sleep troubles. And everyone knows just how painful elusive sleep is. It can be so frustrating, not to mention damaging to our health. “Sleeping less than seven hours per… Read More
I’ve talked a lot about how crazy the beauty industry is. But, did you know that Europe has banned or restricted over 13,000 harmful chemicals from cosmetics? And guess how many the US has banned or restricted? The US has only banned or restricted 11 harmful ingredients from being used in our cosmetics! Does that sound ridiculous to you or what? That… Read More
I’ve been slowly going natural over the past year or two, and I recently started making my own dishwasher detergent and laundry detergent. At first, I was a little concerned that DIY options might not get things as clean as I like them. However, I honestly noticed no difference in this department! My recipes worked as well as the store-bought,… Read More
Mainstream deodorant is packed with chemicals. It’s really one of the worst chemical culprits. Not to mention, it is applied under our arms, right next to our very important lymph nodes, which means those harmful chemicals absorb even more quickly into our bodies. Common anti-perspirants contain many harmful chemicals, including: Aluminum – is linked to breast cancer and Alzheimer’s Phthalates… Read More
Have I mentioned, I LOVE DIY?? Not only do I get a lot of satisfaction from making something and enjoying it, I also know every single ingredient that goes into it. No more guessing what’s actually included under “fragrance” or if that chemical I can’t pronounce is super bad for me. I know every ingredient is safe and good for… Read More
If you haven’t heard, plastic is bad, really bad. Plastic contains many harmful chemicals, including phthalates, PVC and sometimes BPA. These are endocrine disruptors, meaning they affect our hormones and can inhibit genetic development and even cause infertility. Furthermore, there are studies that show these chemicals are linked to cancer, birth defects, endometriosis, impaired immune function, early onset puberty, miscarriages,… Read More
In the spirit of Zero Waste Christmas, let’s make some natural gifts for family and friends! Who wouldn’t love to receive a great sugar scrub, lip balm or essential oil blend? Ok, I might be a little biased because I LOVE all-natural gifts. But any hippie, crunchy family member will also love a natural gift for Christmas this year. Not… Read More
There are so many harmful chemicals around us all of the time. The best we can do is eliminate what’s in our homes and what we put in and on our bodies. That’s right, there are so many harmful chemicals in our beauty products!! And all of that junk sinks right through our skin and into our bodies. Harmful Chemicals… Read More
So, I have to admit that I got a little off track on my natural journey. For about the last 9 months I’ve been using a Burt’s Bees facial cleanser instead of the oil cleansing method. Honestly, I don’t know what happened. My fiancé got me the cleanser for Christmas last year and then I just bought another one when… Read More
Let’s talk about poop! We all do it, but most of us don’t do it well. With some education and simple tips, your poop will be back on track in no time. Let’s take a look at your poop: How often do you go? There are varying numbers out there, but most people say you should go at least once… Read More