Homemade On Guard Lozenges Have you ever gotten a bad cold or strep (streptococcus) and literally felt like trying to put Vaseline down your throat because you just needed something to coat it so that it wouldn’t feel so scratchy and painful? No? Okay, maybe I’m just weird and am the only one who’s thought of doing that, but…
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Number One Trick to Improving Mood Swings
Number One Trick to Improving Mood Swings Have you been feeling down in the dumps lately? Do you tear up easily or lash out at people for no reason? Well, I just may have the solution for you! My Struggle To be honest, during my freshman year of college, if anyone asked me how I…
Why Collagen is a Must
Why Collagen is a Must #1: Protein Do you feel like it’s a struggle to get enough protein during the day? If you’re like me and tend to eat more vegetables, fruits, nuts, quinoa, etc., you may not be getting enough protein to help your body function at optimal levels. I’m not saying that those…
One Trick You May Want to Try to Combat Stress
One Trick You May Want to Try to Combat Stress I’ll be honest, I get stressed out VERY easily. Even with the little things. I’ve begun to realize how stress effects the body and its negative impact on our health and well-being. Making time for ourselves is critically important in allowing our body and mind to…
Skin Brushing: Why I Started and Its Benefits
Skin Brushing Have you ever tried skin brushing? I know, I thought it sounded crazy at first, too, but now I don’t go a day without doing it! Why I Started My system tends to be a bit sluggish, especially in the winter. With all the health issues I’ve had, especially Lyme disease, my immune…
Immune-Boosting Digestive Tonic
Immune-Boosting Digestive Tonic Every year around January or February, my body starts to take a hit from this cold weather (I’m more of a summer person). Sometimes our bodies need a little pick me up to make it through the rest of the winter. The Benefits To ramp up my energy, immune system, and digestion,…
Wild Orange Essential Oil: Why I Use It Daily
Wild Orange Essential Oil I love using essential oils for cures and remedies. Lately, I’ve been on a wild orange kick, so I wanted to share a great article from Dr. Axe that explains some great benefits and uses for this amazing oil. It’s truly incredible what natural remedies can do! How I Use It Typically…
Favorite Breathing Technique
Favorite Breathing Technique With all the craziness in our lives, it’s easy to forget about our breath and how much it impacts our health. Taking a few minutes to sit in a quiet place and just breathe can have amazing benefits for stress levels, digestion, energy levels, and overall health and wellbeing. Why I Love…