It’s that time of year again. We’re stocking up on Kleenex. And just the other day, I said to my husband, “don’t claw your eyes out!” Sound familiar? Many people find their immune systems overreact to typically harmless substances in the environment during certain seasons, sending histamine production into overdrive....
Popular cleaning supplies often contain endocrine disruptors and other harmful chemicals. When I realized how easy it was to make my own laundry detergent, I figured making the rest of my cleaning supplies wouldn’t be that hard. So after some trial and error, I came up with several natural...
It’s no secret that healthcare costs are skyrocketing. The graph to the left comes from this column posted by the Wall Street Journal, which states “a surprising percentage of people with private insurance … simply do not have the resources to pay their deductibles and will either have to put...
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 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...