Take Care of Your Microbiome
Last month we started our conversation about Gut Health - Understanding Your Microbiome . This month we will dive a little deeper on how we have discovered how the microbiome impacts our overall health and wellness. When you take care of your microbiome, it will take care of you. You need a variety of microbes to process food supplements, produce important signaling messages, and assist the immune system among other crucial functions. Having good... Read More
Wednesday October 11, 2023
Gut Health
Did you know that around half of your body is made up of microbes? In fact, there are over 100 trillion of them living on or inside you – and collectively, they may weigh as much as five pounds! Every individual has a unique microbial composition – like a fingerprint – that communicates with the rest of the cells in the body. Research has shown that these single-celled residents are linked to almost every chronic disease and condition – as well as... Read More
Saturday September 9, 2023
Sleep With Intention Using Natural Solutions
Sleep is the most important contributing factor to our health and well-being. So many people struggle with this! Imagine a world where you can get a good night's sleep. Bliss and relaxation are right around the corner. Did you know that one-third of US adults report they usually get less than the recommended amount of sleep? Fifty million to 70 million people in the US have ongoing sleep disorders. The lack of sleep is clinically linked to... Read More
Thursday August 10, 2023
Ready for Anything Using Natural Solutions
Summer is a time for adventure. When adventure calls, you need to be ready for anything! From hiking, camping, swimming, mountain biking, or picnicking on the beach, it is important to be ready for anything with intuitive self-care products. If you have the right doTERRA tools, you can live intentionally. Let's pause for a moment and think about your sunscreen or bug spray. Have you checked those ingredients on the label? Those labels can be filled with... Read More
Wednesday July 5, 2023
Cleanse & Restore Using Natural Solutions
Your health truly manifests itself from the inside out. While a balanced diet, regular exercise, and effective stress management are self-explanatory foundations of a healthy lifestyle, minimizing toxic load can be just as important. Vital organ function and toxic load can influence your health as much as any other controllable factor. Identify Toxins A toxin is any substance that places undue stress on the body. Toxic load describes the sum of toxins... Read More
Wednesday June 7, 2023
Edit Your Routine Using Natural Solutions
Between all the things we do, and the sources we aren't aware of, we are exposed to toxins daily. Every breath, every bite we take, every minute we stand under the sun, and every chemical (natural or synthetic) that we come in contact with while cleaning our homes exposes us to substances that can negatively impact our health. While other countries have taken action to protect their citizens from chemicals linked to cancer and reproductive harm, the Food and Drug Administration... Read More
Monday May 8, 2023
Edit Your Space Using Natural Solutions
Reducing toxicity is a vital topic in today's world, and editing your space is a formative step in living a wellness lifestyle. At times it can be overwhelming. I know when I first started my natural wellness journey, I didn't know where, how, or even why I should start. My intention in this blog is to empower you to know what toxins are and how to reduce your toxic exposure so your body can thrive! What is a Toxin? A toxin is any substance that places... Read More
Saturday April 8, 2023
Men's Health Using Natural Solutions
A man's health goes beyond the scope of physical well-being, since men are independent by nature, empowering themselves with knowledge and practical application of natural solutions can help reduce health risks while managing mood and helping the body maintain better overall health. Eating Real Whole Foods and Supplements We all do our best by eating what is healthy and nutritious for our bodies. Unfortunately, our food sources often lack the important... Read More
Sunday March 5, 2023
Natural Solutions for Your Littles
Natural solutions for your health and wellness are a passion of mine. As we know, most of the dis-ease in our bodies comes from our lifestyle and daily habits. Turning to natural solutions empower us to live our best lives. I get asked all the time, can I use essential oils on my children? The simple answer is YES! As with anything, there are some guidelines to follow as our children are smaller and have more sensitive skin than adults. Rules of Using... Read More
Monday February 6, 2023
Natural Skin Care. Ditch Those Toxic Products
Did you know that most skincare products on the market are loaded with ingredients that are actually toxic to your skin and body? During our morning routine, we can place over 130 toxic ingredients on our skin. Typically during and after a warm shower we layer on our soap, body wash, lotions, perfume, and makeup. It is absorbed into our bodies within 20 seconds and makes its rounds hitting all of our cells within 30 minutes. Integumentary System The... Read More
Monday January 9, 2023
Aromas of the Season
I love the aromas of the holidays as it filled with so many fond memories. Did you know that your sense of smell can transport you back in time? I'm going to get a little nerdy here to explain how our bodies process these aromas into memories. When we come into contact with an aroma, or molecules from volatile substances wafting through the air, the neurons in our olfactory receptor cells send a single to the part of our brain called the olfactory bulb. The olfactory... Read More
Wednesday December 7, 2022
Reduce Stress In Three Easy Steps
As we approach this holiday season, life can become more overwhelming than normal. Everyone has stress in their lives. Unfortunately, we cannot eliminate it completely. We can reduce the level of stress by applying these three easy steps: get moving, limit the incoming noise, and get enough sleep. Get Moving An easy, natural, yet incredibly powerful method of reducing stress is as simple as putting one foot in front of the other and increasing your... Read More
Monday November 14, 2022