The human nervous system is responsible for delivering over 100,000 messages per second to each cell, organ, muscle, bone, gland, and blood vessel. These messages are delivered at 325 miles per hour across 45 miles of nerves. It’s a very efficient system because it has to be! But...
Did you know we have a Facebook group dedicated to essential oil education? Most people need help navigating the essential oils learning curve when they’re just getting started. Which oil do you use for a given purpose? How much? What is safe and what is not? In our group, we...
My first foray into a more natural lifestyle was accidental. I went online looking for a DIY laundry detergent, then started reading about all the chemicals in most commercial detergents and cleaning supplies. I was originally looking for a way to save money, but the thought of purging my...
I was raised on Hamburger Helper and Rice-a-Roni. Spaghetti-O’s, condensed soups, microwave dinners, and ramen were staples, as were ice cream, soda, cookies, and chips. My family ate the standard American diet, and exercised next to never. My parents had long commutes and demanding jobs. We were out the...
It was a beautiful, sunny weekend with only blue skies in the forecast when my husband left for an overnight conference with teens in his youth group. He took our car, leaving me and our 2-year-old son to self-propel anywhere we wanted to venture. I recently began to...
Did you know that until recently, soda was the most popular beverage in the US for nearly 2 decades? It wasn’t until soda started to be blamed for the rise in obesity that our old faithful friend, WATER, rose back to the top in 2013. Water makes up about...
My friend, Emily, had a really rough year in 2014. First, her husband lost his job, then she lost hers. They’ve struggled to find adequate new employment. Here, Emily shares why their family makes a healthy lifestyle a top priority, despite – and because of – their limited...
I quit my job today. I’ve reached a point where I need to devote my full time to my natural health business. Helping others achieve better health and wellness is the most fulfilling work I’ve ever done. Having a full-time job just kept getting in the way. I felt...