Health Benefits of Red Light Therapy
You probably already know that light has a powerful effect on the human body. The amount of sunlight we receive controls our daily body rhythms, our emotions, and the amount of Vitamin D in our bodies. We need regular exposure to light to stay strong and to maintain a resistant immune system. Without light, we […]
Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting can have some significant positive impacts on your mental and physical health and is easily incorporated into a normal lifestyle. Just remember to choose the intermittent fasting schedule that suits you and helps you feel your best.
All About Ceramic Knives, and Why They are Healthier!
You have heard about ceramic knives or seen them in the store and wondered what makes them different from metal knives. They have certainly become very popular in recent times, so it’s worth taking a closer look to see if a ceramic knife is right for you.
How We Lovingly Healed Our Chicken With a Broken Neck
Both my husband and I are country kids, so we decided to get our city kids some chickens to teach them how to care for animals and to be responsible for something. Plus, I wanted fresh eggs! Little did we know that we would absolutely fall in love with our little feathered friends! We purchased 5 […]
Why is Sugar Bad for You?
What exactly is wrong with sugar? Put simply, it’s terrible for your health whether it’s rotting your teeth or affecting the circulation in your feet. And it’s not easy to take an attitude of ‘all things in moderation’ because sugar is everywhere in the Western diet, from snacks to sushi.
Foods That Help You Sleep
Research has shown that the effects of sleep deprivation are comparable to alcohol impairment – you are more likely to make poor decisions, have slower reaction times, and are more likely to be involved in car accidents. Your body needs sleep to repair itself, to grow muscle, synthesize hormones and to process all the information received by the brain during the day.
Harmful Effects of Parasites in Humans
Parasites don’t only invade those who live in underdeveloped nations! It’s estimated that hundreds of thousands of Americans have undiagnosed a parasite infection. Many of them go ignored or misdiagnosed, and most are transmitted via food and water.
The Health Benefits of Light Therapy and How to Do It
Doctors are increasingly prescribing light therapy instead of medication, or to increase its effectiveness. Studies have shown that light therapy can be an effective treatment for a range of health problems.
Does Blue Light Damage Your Skin?
Cell phones and tablets emit blue light, a High Energy Visible (HEV) light, that can damage elasticity, collagen, and hyaluronic acid in the skin. In essence, facing your phone is aging your face. Blue light damage can be doing more to your skin than you think!
Are Underwire Bras a Health Hazard?
Studies have shown that underwire bras can lead to all sort of negative health impacts from skin irritation to blocked milk ducts. Underwire bras may be pretty and lacy, even sexy, but here are few health hazards you should consider.
Health Benefits of Einkorn Flour
Einkorn flour is a good source of protein, iron, thiamine, dietary fiber, and some other B vitamins. It also contains large amounts of the powerful antioxidant lutein.
What is a ZYTO Scanner and How Does it Work?
A ZYTO scan can even identify exactly the best ways to improve both your mental and physical health, including the use of diet, exercise, supplements, and even essential oils! Is that cool or what?
What is Azure Standard Food Delivery?
Sourcing food is one of the biggest struggles for our family. It seems like there are about 15 stores we need to shop from to get all of the best quality stuff and not pay a fortune. Produce was a big hurdle too! Then a good blogger friend of mine posted a pic of a […]
The Real Dangers of Electromagnetic Fields and What You Can Do!
Elесtrоmаgnеtiс pollution iѕ аll аrоund us. There’s a lоt оf ѕсiеntifiс evidence tо ѕhоw EMFѕ may nоt оnlу cause cancer, but also dаmаgе уоur hеаrt, уоur mооd, and уоur immunitу. But, there are things we can do to help protect ourselves and our families!
I Suffered a Loss. My Miscarriage Story
To date, on my blog, I have published 604 posts. All of them about health, wellness, or recipes. Nothing about anything personal, emotional, or hard to talk about. No peek inside all of the imperfection that happens behind the scenes. Today, I am going to share a story that is painful, real, and not talked […]
The Health Benefits of Milling Flour in Your Home
Have you ever wondered about the quality and nutrition of the flour you use? Many of us don’t since it’s so available, we take for granted that quality brands and types of flours are as good as it gets.
What are the Basics for the GAPS Diet?
The GAPS diet reduces or eliminates the foods we know we shouldn’t be eating anyway. The diet encourages us to eat food as close to its natural state and as fresh as possible, which is exactly what we should strive for to maintain health.
What is Microdermabrasion and Does it Work?
Microdermabrasion is a non-chemical method of exfoliating the top layer of dry, dead skin cells. The procedure exfoliates by spraying tiny crystals on your skin and is much gentler than the common alternative, dermabrasion.
Top 10 Healthiest Foods to Add to Smoothies
There is so much information out there about what to put in your smoothies to satisfy your taste buds and give your body the maximum amount of nutrients, so I wanted to put together a list of the healthiest of 10 healthy foods to add.
Healthy Benefits of Neti Pots and Nasal Salt Inhalers
Both neti pots and nasal salt inhalers cleanse irritants and thin mucus that can go from mildly irritating to a full-blown sinus infection. Salt has antibacterial, antimicrobial and antifungal properties, which makes it the perfect treatment for all types of upper respiratory issues.
Top 10 Ways to Increase Lymphatic Drainage
Increasing lymphatic drainage isn’t difficult or time-consuming. In fact, many of the suggestions I’m about to reveal are things that are just plain healthy for all of our bodily systems and our overall well-being!
How Does Sugar Negatively Impact Our Health?
You may believe you don’t eat much sugar, certainly not as much as most people. Even the most health-conscious people eat more sugar than they think they do though because it’s everywhere.
What is the Institute of Integrative Nutrition?
Learn more about the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, where I went to nutritional school.
Why I Take Athletic Greens Every Day
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Why Miron Glass Jars Are the Best for Preserving Food
Miron glass jars are the bomb for storing and preserving everything from homemade beauty products to food. They are a beautiful violet-blue color that keeps the ingredients fresher for much longer than the average container.
Is Technology Dependence Harming Our Health?
If we can learn to modify our behavior and moderate the time spent using technology, we will undoubtedly notice vast improvements in many areas of our lives.
Foods for Babies & Young Children That Are Critical for Their Development
It’s confusing to know what foods to start your baby on! It’s always important to check with your doctor, but the latest research shows that starting allergenic foods before age 1 actually prevents allergies.
Top 10 Apple Cider Vinegar Uses
Apple cider vinegar has both antibacterial and antifungal properties, which increases its natural health benefits (and is why grandma used it to clean house). You’ll be amazed at all of the uses for apple cider vinegar, and what this stuff can do for you and your family!
The Many Health Benefits of Emu Oil Explained
Emu oil has been used in several burn victim research studies and has been found extremely beneficial to both reduce pain and inflammation and to heal damaged skin.
Surprising Foods That Improve Skin Health
Ditch the toxic skincare products and pay attention to what you put into your body and discover the foods that improve skin health!
What Is the Ketogenic Diet? + 5 Benefits It Can Bring into Your Life
We’ve put together a handy guide to the ketogenic diet below – what you can eat, the health benefits you’ll get, how to tell if keto is right for you, plus tips and recipes so you can get started today.
9 Amazing Wheatgrass Juice Benefits
Why bother buying wheatgrass and a juicer? Well, there are plenty of reasons though, we will focus on nine of the more important benefits here.
Are Energy Drinks Bad For You? What’s the Alternative?
Because not everyone responds to individual ingredients or the combination of them in the same way, drinking even one energy drink can cause major short-term health issues. Let’s take a closer look at some of the commonly reported health issues associated with energy drinks.
The Amazing Health Benefits of Ashitaba
Ashitaba is a treasure trove of dietary health, including 13 minerals, 11 vitamins, carotene, saponins, proteins, fiber, germanium, glycosides, chlorophyll, enzymes, coumarins, and a rare type of flavonoid called chalcones. Due to its mixture of amazing properties, it’s been studied at length.
How To Find the Right Himalayan Salt Lamp
Himalayan Salt Lamps have become all the rage, as news of their health benefits spread to mainstream Western society. This is a good thing, but it also means that there are so many companies manufacturing these lamps, it can make your head spin.
Top Health Benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables
You’re eating your veggies, but are you eating the right ones? Huh? Bet you didn’t know that all veg isn’t created equal. Medical studies continue to prove that cruciferous vegetables give you more benefits for your buck than any other. In this post, I want to talk about the health benefits of cruciferous vegetables.
Weird, Healthy Skin Care Remedies That Work
Let’s hear it for weird, healthy skincare practices! I hope you’ll try all of these to improve the look and feel of your skin. It won’t just look better, but it will also be healthier, which is even more important.
Top 10 Lactogenic Foods
There are so many variables with lactation, but one way we can all easily keep our milk production at a comfortable level – for both baby and mommy – is to eat lactogenic foods, foods that naturally increase breast milk.
Why Rebounding is Good for You
There are many health effects rebounding exercise has on the body. Here are some reasons you should consider adding a rebounder to your workout routine.
Top 10 Health Benefits of Cacao Nibs
Recent studies on the health benefits of chocolate have spread like wildfire. Go figure. I myself am a chocoholic! But what if I told you I found something related to chocolate that had even more health benefits? The cacao nib is a powerful superfood that beats out other superfoods by a landslide! Plus, they are way tasty!
Why the Instant Pot is Great for Dads
When I was gifted an Instant Pot for my birthday, my husband immediately took to it. It’s totally a gadgety guy kitchen tool! The hubs loves it so much that I convinced him to write about it so I could share his tips with you!
What Are Fat Bombs? Plus, a Recipe
Fat bombs are homemade morsels made of a blend of high-fat, low carbohydrate foods. Healthy fats are important for multiple reasons!
The Top 3 Carrier Oils
Carrier oils are a vital building block of using essential oils to create your own lovely skin care.
Why MSG is Bad and Why We Crave It
The debate about MSG can be confusing, at best, because those who have yet to be afflicted by the sensitivity it can cause, claim there’s nothing wrong with it.
What is Umami Flavor?
You may not have heard of umami, but it is actually one of the tastes that our tongues recognize, along with bitter, sour, sweet and salty. We love umami, which is a Japanese word meaning “savory,” even if we don’t know what it’s called. It is the oomph of flavor that comes from foods packed with protein.
7 Health Benefits of Carrot Juice
Carrots pack a powerful nutritional punch! They are loaded with all types of antioxidants and vitamins that our bodies crave. The nutrition carrots offer helps stave off illness, reduce the risk of major breakdowns in health and help return health when illness does occur.
The Health Benefits of Goji Berries
This bright-colored berry has become one of the superfoods that everyone is raving about, and it’s no wonder! Just check out the nutrition they pack into such a little package.
Harmful Health Effects of Blue Light at Night
If you are like most people on the planet, you enjoy unwinding after a long day at work watching your favorite TV programs, playing games online or reading a good book on your tablet. Although all of these pastimes sound fairly wholesome, you may be surprised that our almost-obsession with electronics is causing an epidemic […]
Healthy Living Deals for Black Friday
I have gone shopping in stores on a Black Friday exactly once in my life, and I vowed that day to never do that again. Pure and total chaos, it was embarrassing to watch. Can you relate? I personally am not a fan of shopping at the stores. I find it congested, overwhelming, and downright […]
The True Story of My Nursing Career
I want to share with you today a very personal story about the journey to my nursing career. It has been a journey filled with passion, tears, and hope. I really felt the need to share it here, to hopefully inspire others too. As far back as I can remember, I have had an interest […]
Is There Lead in Crock Pots?
As a busy mom, your crock pot is probably your best friend. I know I have had one humming away on my counter top for the past 7 years! If you have heard any of the hub-bub about lead in crock pots, you might have wept and wondered how you would manage to feed your […]
What’s Inside My Beauty Cabinet
I get SO many questions about my own personal daily routine and what is inside my beauty cabinet that I figured I would just answer with a video. I am a visual person, so I love videos. I hope you do too! Welcome to my bathroom 🙂 Also, make sure to scroll below the video […]
How to Save Money on Back to School Essentials
If you are anything like me, then you like to shop around. I actually have a notebook that I take along to the stores. I have it labeled: Costco and the Co-op*. Then I come home and compare to my online lists: Thrive Market and Amazon. Yeah, it sounds like a lot of work, but […]
What is Oil Pulling and is it Healthy?
Oil pulling improves oral health by detoxifying the oral cavity, but it goes well beyond that! It improves the effectiveness of all of the systems of the body, helping to alleviate chronic illnesses that can be caused by poor oral hygiene.
10 Popular Foods Rich In Omega-3 Fatty Acids
There is a lot of hype around omega-3 fatty acids. The body does not produce these, so we depend on outside sources for them.
Fermented Cod Liver Oil Like Great-Grandma Used to Take
My great-grandmother believed cod liver oil was the cure for whatever ailed you. I took great pains to avoid complaining of any illness or injury in her company, lest I have a spoonful shoved into my mouth. But now, I understand Granny was right.
How to Use Diatomaceous Earth For Health, Pests, and DIY
In a world of GMOs and toxic chemicals, a natural product like diatomaceous earth (DE) sounds too good to be true. Yet many people use this inexpensive, organic substance in hundreds of ways to increase health and wellness for themselves, their families, and their pets.
The Amazing Health Benefits of Activated Charcoal!
Activated charcoal has the ability to attract toxics and chemicals in the body so that they don’t enter the bloodstream at all. When our bodies absorb toxins, they build up and cause illness, disease and poison us.
Energy Work to Support Emotional Healing
Energy healing is a form of alternative or complementary therapy and the terms covers any modality which works with the energy circuits and fields in the body.
Is Sunscreen Healthy or Harmful? You Decide!
Is the need for sunscreen truly as urgent as they claim, or are the chemicals in popular sunscreen brands causing more harm than good? Is sunscreen healthy or harmful?
DIY Easy Home Remedies for Beautiful Skin
See which of these seven works for you, and simply make it your must-do in your everyday schedule. Only then you will see a remarkable difference in your face. And moisturizing is very essential. Very.
How Toxic Are Our Homes? You Will Be Surprised!
You do everything you can to keep your family safe and healthy. You buy whole, organic foods, you avoid fast food, you make sure everyone gets exercise. But what about the hidden toxins in your home that are eroding your health without you even realizing it? How toxic are our homes?
My Top 7 Tips for Saving Money at Whole Foods
If you saw the title of this post and thought, “Whole Foods? No way can I shop there,” let me promise you that there are great ways to save big bucks at Whole Foods. How do I know? Because I do it all the time! I’m going to give you my best-kept secrets for how […]
How to do a Detox Bath
When was the last time you took a nice, relaxing detox bath? Maybe never! Our busy lifestyles lend themselves to quick showers over soaking in the tub. But the benefits of detox baths shouldn’t be ignored.
Infrared Sauna Health Benefits Explained (plus buying tips!)
I want to start this post with a little story of the first time that I fell in love with a sauna. Growing up, my parents had a sauna that my Dad built. It was in a small building alongside our house. We did not use it very often, but us kids liked to play […]
How to Save Money on Healthy Foods: A Price Comparison
Everyone I know lives on a budget, and as we all know, it can be tough sometimes to live a healthy life within said budget. When it comes to grocery shopping, to stay within my household budget, I have to shop around. It’s good to occasionally compare the prices of some of my go-to stores for healthy food to make sure I’m still getting the best deals on items I buy frequently.
Moringa Benefits: What is Moringa Oleifera?
This nutrition powerhouse is a fast-growing tree that originates from India, but can now be found all over Asia and subtropical locations. Every part of the tree can be used for its various healing properties.
How to Safely Eliminate Toxins in Your Home
We live in a toxic environment, but if you take these easy steps, it will help lessen that toxic burden. These steps are not only easy but also cost-effective! Plus, taking these steps can seriously reduce your risks of developing illness later in life!
How to Start a Health Routine (and stick to it!)
Creating a health routine allows you to have ownership and accountability over your health too. Take charge.
Black Friday DEALS! For Healthy Living
Hello Black Friday Deals! Want some goodies? I do! I have some pretty awesome deals for you too. Can’t wait to share these gems!!! Some are FREE, some are reduced in price, and some offer coupon codes. But they all are awesome deals that will help you on your path to living a healthier life! […]
Healthy Kid Snacks: Must-Have Pantry Items
Keeping my kids healthy and happy is my number one priority. I try my best to make every single meal for them. But let’s be honest, some days you just want to throw a box of Lara bars at them and hide in the bathroom with some cookies. Am I right?
Eating Healthy on a Budget: 10 Tips for Saving Money on Healthy Food
People often tell me that they can’t afford to eat whole, natural foods. Telling them that they will save that money back in the form of fewer medical bills and prescription medications isn’t always enough to convince them. So, I’ve gathered up a few of my favorite ways to make my food budget go further […]
Why You Need a Non-Toxic Mattress
There are several options out there, some better than others. But after meticulous research, I’ve chosen Organix for my family. Not only is it the most amazingly comfortable bed I’ve ever slept on, I no longer need to worry that those I love are being poisoned as they sleep! This mattress does not emit toxins, period!
How Healthy is the Paleo Diet?
In the last couple of years, the Paleo diet has been gaining popularity and getting more press. Many people ask me how healthy is the paleo diet? People wonder if it’s really healthy or if it is just some new fad diet that will come and go with few health benefits left in its wake. […]
Collagen, Gelatin, and Vital Proteins
No doubt you know collagen is good for your skin. In fact, you may even have lotion with added collagen sitting on your bedside table. But did you know that collagen works wonders for your body in so many other ways?
Is Bone Broth Healthy?
Is bone broth healthy? Yes! The health benefits of bone broth are so numerous it is considered a superfood. Many nutritionists recommend bone broth for causes as varied as leaky gut syndrome, poor digestion, joint pain, dry skin, brittle hair and nails, auto-immune diseases, and even cancer.
Is Olive Oil Healthy?
Extra Virgin Olive Oil has been proven to provide protection against many diseases. Scientists have studied the Mediterranean diet in hopes of determining why that region’s inhabitance have such low incidents of certain cancers and heart conditions that plague other places around the globe. They have found their answer: olive oil!
Just Enjoy Health Podcast
My good friend Dr. Meghan Birt invited me to be on her wonderful Just Enjoy Health podcast. We are friends in real life and could honestly chat about health for hours, and we have many times! In this podcast we talk about how to get started eating a real food diet, how to make it manageable, and what I am currently doing to optimize the health of my family!
How Toxic Are Skin Care Products?
Our skin is our largest organ and absorbs 60% of what we put on it. There are over 80,000 different ingredients found in skin care products, including carcinogens, pesticides, reproductive toxins and hormone disruptors.
The Best Grain-Free Flours
We went grain-free a few years ago and are feeling great! But, when we first made the transition, my baked goods suffered. Learning how to bake with flours made from nuts and coconut was a whole new experience for me, and because of this many recipes flopped! Many more that I would like to think […]
Health Benefits of Using Infrared Saunas
When you hear the word “sauna,” you may visualize a ritzy day spa where the wealthy spend their luxurious days being pampered. When I say “sauna” though, I’m talking about an infrared sauna that has loads of health benefits, one of which is relaxation.
Is Coffee Healthy?
If you don’t want to give up your coffee in lieu of an alternative, you should do some research on various organic coffees available to find the safest one for you and your family.
Is Going Grain Free Healthy?
There is a difference between cutting out gluten and cutting out grains. They are different, although eliminating them can be done at the same time. When I say I eat grain free many people tell me they do too, but they eat oatmeal for breakfast and rice for dinner.
Non-Toxic Skin Care Routine
This is another wonderful guest post from my good friend Bridget. She has a great self-care routine that gives her beautiful glowing skin and she agreed to write it up for me to put on the blog.
How to Choose the Best Quality Essential Oils
Before purchasing essential oils, it’s important to know that they are not all created equally. There are multiple processes that essential oils must go through to ensure they are the quality that will produce the desired results.
Ecocentric Mom & Baby Subscription Boxes
One of the biggest roadblocks that I try to tackle with the recipes and post on my blog is the TIME factor. So many busy Mamas just don’t have the time to make everything from scratch (this includes personal care products and food)! So, I try to come up with make-ahead, quick recipes and easy […]
How to Start a Blog That Makes Money
One of the most common questions I get is how to start a blog. Inevitably, the second question is: how to start a blog that makes money. While there is no short answer to this one, I can certainly layout how to get started. Anyone can do it, all you need is a topic that […]
How to Get Rid of Junk Food (podcast)
Want to find out how WE got rid of the junk food in our house? Well then tune in to the Listen Up Paleo Podcast. I was interviewed by Kelly (from A Girl Worth Saving) and Liz (from Paleo on a Budget) and I told them all of my top tips and tricks to feed […]
Book Review: Everyday Grain Free Baking
Okay so I grew up baking in the kitchen with the women in my family. So many awesome memories, and so many delicious recipes! Then we went grain free….which eliminated almost every tried and true recipe that we had made over the years. I do not want my kids missing out on the enjoyment of […]
Paleo Eats Cookbook Giveaway
One of the cookbooks that I could not wait to get my hands on is Kelly Bejelly’s Paleo Eats! She sent me an early copy, before it’s release in January, and I could not put it down. I actually spent Christmas morning reading it on the couch while my kids played with their new gifts from […]
Healthy Pregnancy and Postpartum
I am a firm believer that the most important time to pay attention to your health is when you are pregnant. I think everyone should have a healthy pregnancy and postpartum. So many people share the belief that when you are pregnant you “are eating for two” and should throw caution to the wind and […]
What I Eat Postpartum (plus a video)
Since the birth of my first child, I have been super passionate about finding the perfect pregnancy and postpartum diet. Through lots of research and trial and error, I have come up with a diet routine that fits my busy schedule and nourishes my body so I can properly nourish my baby. I am currently 5 […]
Lime And Salt – 5 Good Uses Of This Combination
Today is a guest post by Vineetha Reddy, an up and coming health and nutrition blogger. Did you know that lime and salt make an extraordinary combination? Not only is it beneficial for your body and skin, but is also an impressive mixture for removing stains! However, the use of this combination should always be in […]
Paleo Books GIVEAWAY (valued at over $500!)
It’s giveaway time again and this one is a GOOD one! Over $500 worth of Paleo books. I personally own many of these titles and I can honestly say that these are some of the best recipes out there. So, do not miss out on this opportunity! This is a great way to get started on those New […]
Birthday Party Ideas: the Birthday Interview
I am sort of a crazy lady when it comes to keeping records of things for my family. My kids all have their own pregnancy scrapbook (a detailed account of my entire pregnancy with them), a HUGE overflowing baby book, books filled with their artwork from each year, and now their annual Birthday Interview. I of […]
My All Natural Hospital Birth
So to say an “all-natural hospital birth” might sound like a contradiction, but it’s basically occupying a hospital bed for a night. At the request of my husband, I decided to have my children in a hospital setting. He was, of course, afraid of complications that could be life-threatening, and being the loving wife that […]
Healthy Living Black Friday Sale!
To celebrate Black Friday and to show my gratitude for my readers, I decided to team up with my fellow real food and healthy living bloggers to offer you an awesome Black Friday deal filled with goodies! You will get up to 80% OFF of EVERYTHING listed below! So all of the books, classes and meal […]
The Digestion Sessions: Change Your Life
I just HAVE TO get the word out about this amazing online event! I see so much symptomatic management where I work, not as much getting to the root problem. This series dives much much deeper into everything that surrounds digestive disorders and offers solutions, real solutions! Here is just a sneak peek of what […]
What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag
Everything but the kitchen sink. That’s what I bring with me everywhere! My Grandma always said, “you never know when you might get stuck somewhere without clean underpants”. Very true Grannie. So, when it comes to packing the bag to bring with me to the hospital to have a baby, you better believe that I […]
How to Have a Healthy Halloween
Store-bought candy is loaded with calories and junk. I have done some research on nutritious, tasty foods, and non-food options! Make Halloween a healthier and more active holiday for children!
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