Category: Health

I have to admit, I love working out. Honestly, I get so much satisfaction from breaking a sweat. A couple of years ago, I was going to the gym every single day, which I have to admit Read Full

I love summer, for the most part anyway. What I don’t love is the influx of seasonal allergies and hay fever that I, and most of my family, suffer from every year. From the itchy watery eyes Read Full

If you have yet to discover the joys of essential oils I highly recommend you get to it. These are so wonderful! I have developed a passion for essential oils and love finding new ways to use Read Full

No one wants to contract the cold or flu but unfortunately, it happens. Personally, I never take a flu shot but what I always do is keep certain ingredients on hand for homemade cold and flu remedies. Read Full

Do you suffer from tension headaches or stiff muscles like I do? I have some alignment problems in my neck and jaw, and those can easily translate to pain if I do something wrong. And that can Read Full

I carry hand sanitizer with me everywhere I go. I know that might sound paranoid, but I don’t want to pick up germs just because I had nowhere to wash my hands before eating. I also think Read Full

Are you getting enough magnesium in your diet? Don’t be too sure you are.  Magnesium deficiency is very common.  In fact, it may actually be pervasive. Research suggests that around half of the US population may actually be Read Full

It costs only a few dollars to buy a bottle of witch hazel. This astringent substance is actually an extract derived from the bark and leaves of a flowering plant called Hamamelis virginiana. Most people buy witch Read Full

If you’re planning on starting your own herb garden but aren’t quite sure what to plant, consider some of these varietals that not only taste delicious when incorporated in beverages and food, but that also have some Read Full

Ticks really are nasty little creatures; anything that sucks blood is not okay in my books – especially when they’re creepy, crawly bug-like things that are extremely resilient, difficult to spot, and difficult to remove. Apart from Read Full

Hydrogen peroxide: H202.  Odds are, you already have it in your house.  If not, you can pick it up at any grocery store or drug store for just a couple of dollars.  In fact, it’s one of Read Full

Turmeric’s health benefits are numerous. It has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect, strong antioxidant, fights depression, natural heart healer, brain function and memory improver. Also, studies have shown that one of the compounds in turmeric also may help prevent Read Full