For years, we’ve been putting toxic chemicals into our bodies that build up and make us feel tired and sick, regardless of whether we eat them or if they seep though our pores. And people are finally catching on that natural is better. If you are looking to get `back to basics`, and utilize the gifts and bounty of Mother Nature in your health and beauty protocol, be sure to read labels. Chemicals such as sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate are highly toxic foaming agents which we ... Read the Post
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The Power of Sound Resonance
We've all experienced the effects of sound upon our bodies, psyches, and well-being. There is music to soothe, and some sounds that irritate. I am a huge supporter of sound therapy, and have been since a young child. My very first 'toy' was a record player, and I would spend hours upon countless hours dancing around my bedroom - particularly if I was feeling down or had just had an argument with a friend. Indeed, it was very early on that I discovered that movement was my medicine, and sound ... Read the Post
How to Make Your Own Yogurt
Do you, or have you been wanting to, make your own yogurt? It is delicious for breakfasts and snacks and my kids absolutely love it! If you are looking for ways to make family meals a bit healthier, try adding some yogurt to the morning granola or offering fruit and yogurt dipping sauce for a snack. We add a bit of maple syrup to ours, and it is so delicious. Yogurt has live cultures that help with immunity and good digestion and for centuries it has long been held as a staple of a good, ... Read the Post
Carrot Apple Ginger Smoothie
This afternoon, I decided to use two slow cookers. One for the scalloped potatoes, and the other for the main course of pork with green curry. And as they are wont to do, the little ones were squealing for something yummy BEFORE dinner. Alright, I thought ... we are going to create something for the Vitamix that is going to be satisfactory for all intensive purposes, on all levels. So we did ... and the smoothie that was birthed from the blender was magnificent! It passed the test for ... Read the Post
6 Ways to Use Essential Oils (& Make Your Own Perfume Locket!)
One of my favorite things to do in the winter, when the entire family is spending more time inside the house, is to use an essential oil diffuser and get some aromatherapy happening in the home. Not only can certain oils help to calm us down in the evening and lift our spirits in the morning, some blends can also help ward off germs and viruses. Essential oils are nature’s answer for treating many health problems and for helping you to stay well. There are many different ways that you can use ... Read the Post
For the People Who Make it to the Bottom of the Page
I have been burning the midnight oil this evening, and browsing the internet for anything and everything that will inspire me and stoke that fire to keep me writing.And in just a few small words, I think I found it. Not as grandiose as you might think, but subtle and awesome all at the same time. Discovered on the page, www.bybloggers.net (no longer active), at the very bottom of the page, I saw this: "This is a secret message for everyone that makes it all the way to the bottom of the page. ... Read the Post