One of the things that used to keep me up at night was when my kid couldn’t sleep. She may have been fussy or didn't feel well. The reality was, if my kid wasn’t sleeping well…neither was I! This is when I love to be called in to people’s homes and put on my “Toxic Sleuth” hat to look for clues of hidden toxins that are the culprits in impacting our health and our sleep. And ... Continue Reading
Watch Out For These 6 Symptoms Of A Weak Immune System
The immune system is an amazing mechanism. Its role is to protect you from disease, parasites, and infection. Without an immune system, you would constantly fall ill and face a shortened lifespan reliant on medical intervention. How a Healthy Immune System Works An immune system protects you from illnesses and infection with a complex network of cells and organs. Some parts ... Continue Reading
11 Reasons Why You Need to Use Helichrysum Essential Oil
Helichrysum, or the Helichrysum italicum plant, is a medicinal plant with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It goes without saying, then, that helichrysum essential oil—the “essence” of the helichrysum plant—is an incredibly beneficial oil used for healing and cosmetic purposes. History of the Helichrysum Plant The genus Helichrysum consists of over ... Continue Reading
Bee Propolis: A Natural Alternative To Antibiotics
Honey, beeswax, bee pollen, royal jelly—it’s astounding just how many useful substances bees provide us with. Well, we’re here to discuss yet another bee-derived substance that has impressive health benefits. Bee propolis has been used since ancient times to treat abscesses and fight infections, and over time, experts have uncovered countless other powerful health benefits. ... Continue Reading
The Surprising Ways Raw Milk Benefits Your Body
What is raw milk? Raw milk comes from grass fed cows that typically have had access to wide open pasture and more natural environmental conditions than large scale industrial dairy cows. Raw milk is presented just as nature intended it, perfectly unprocessed, unpasteurized, and unhomogenized. Pasteurization is the process through which milk is heated up to 161.5 F (as per the ... Continue Reading