Chronic stress is one of the leading causes of illness and disease in the United States, including heart disease, depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, and insomnia. Unfortunately, the response to developing a stress-related illness is to medicate with over-the-counter or prescription medications. Surely you’ve seen the commercials and ads recommending a pill for almost any […]
I’ve been out of touch lately as I’ve been doing a lot of processing and witnessing life’s beauty, challenges, and death. Over the holidays, I had the sadness of saying goodbye to my dear grandmother and also of seeing the beauty of her life and the strength and power of her body and will. We […]
Everyone who walks into my kitchen usually ends up asking, “what’s that?” referring to the half gallon container on my counter. And I respond by saying ” My other babies”. Water Kefir, is a living drink. It is a fermented, cultured beverage and a natural soda. Just like making yogurt or other cultures foods, it […]
I’ve recently finished doing the master cleanse. I chose to do this cleanse over others, for the mere fact of inspiration and ease of having the ingredients necessary at the last minute. In the past years I’ve had to deal with mold in my home and due to this, my allergy symptoms were constant and […]
Ingredients 1 1/2 cup raw whole milk 1 1/2 cups raw heavy cream 1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise, seeds removed, pod and seeds reserved 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 4 egg yolks 3/4 cup maple syrup or substitute with stevia (approx 1/2 tsp) or to taste 1/4 tsp. salt 1 drop of dōTERRA Cinnamon […]
I love running. There have been times in my life that I didn’t, but I always come back to it. Running is a sport that’s accessible to everyone. All you need are shoes – or not. No special equipment is needed and truly, less is better in this case. We can get all fancy with […]
Whether you are travelling for business or for pleasure, it’s important to keep exercising and not fall out of routine. Exercising is a life habit that should be done everyday. Just as we eat every day, we need to move and take care of our body by exercising everyday. Many people start a program and […]
Is this you or a loved one in Spring? What can you do? Yes, it’s that time of year again when so many among us are looking for seasonal respiratory support. And so few are actually finding something that works consistently and is not harmful to the body. In the past, my son and I […]
I often get asked advice on baby’s first foods, so I thought this would be a great topic to discuss today. Ensuring a healthy baby and good nutrition starts way before the baby is ready for food, and with the mother even before conception occurs. Making sure the mother is eating properly is extremely important, […]