Are you keeping your body properly hydrated throughout the day? Dehydration can cause a whole host of issues, including fatigue, inability to focus, and headaches (to start), that could be avoided entirely if we just kept ourselves hydrated! A quick Google search will tell you that you should be drinking 2 litres of water...
I’m not a big fan of ‘resolutions’. They’re flawed for so many reasons, perhaps primarily because they’re the result of tremendous self-judgement. Every gym and diet center in the world is counting on your resolutions and your end-of-the-holiday insecurities about the weight you gained since they began. They’re hopeful that you feel so terrible...
Oils, oils everywhere ~ what’s your favorite blend? This hippie mama loves a good earthy, grounding blend. Here is one of MY favorites: In case you’re wondering the method behind my madness, I have chosen each of these oils for a specific purpose (not just because they smell dreamy together): Clary Sage: Soothing, relaxing...
Every professional in the wellness world preaches about self care. I am constantly reminding my patients, biz team, and friends about creating space to be good to themselves. For the life of me I cannot figure out why we women have to force ourselves to think about our own care first! Why are we...
‘Tis the season to spread illness! Eek! But really, it’s the season that shows how out of whack our bodies have truly become. ‘Flu Season’ is the physical manifestation of our unprepared immune systems, which means if we arm our bodies properly, we can skip this ‘season’ altogether! NOW, how do we do that,...
Winter is the time to start incorporating warming foods back into your diet, so it also makes this season the perfect time to experiment with essential oils in your favorite food and drink recipes! Spicy and sweet, my version of a ‘Hot Toddy’ (made here sans the alcohol) will warm you right up, PLUS you get the...
We already know that at this time of year, stress is at a fevered pitch. People feel stretched, pulled in more directions than the 24 hours they have each day will allow. More people are out and about, so there’s less personal space. Patience thins, tempers flare, and it can happen anywhere: In line...
Ready to switch your commercial, often toxic, store bought lotion for something more natural? Now is a better time than ever to try making it yourself! This simple, whipped body butter requires only 3 ingredients, NO messy pre-melting of the coconut oil and will stay shelf stable for a while (as long as the...
What truly matters to you? What lights your soul on fire, and fills you with motivation, energy, and joy? Strangely, times of crisis and uncertainty have a knack for calling in clarity, because they shine a light on the true essentials and cause us to re-evaluate our priorities. I think it’s safe to say...
Looking for an alternative to commercial cleaning sprays? Look no further! This little mix is… Non-toxic (which means you can hand it to your little one who is oh so eager to help clean up after him/herself). Simple – ACV + Oils + Water, swirl, DONE. That is far simpler than going to the store...
