Nothing says warm weather like the onset of bug bites. Insect repellents are a must, but the chemical versions are pretty scary. Keep reading to learn an easy recipe for your own natural insect repellent you can make in your kitchen with ingredients you probably already have on hand. No bugs, no chemicals, no kidding.
Read MoreEssential oils are everywhere, so how do you know that you're actually getting the real deal? Learn these expert tips to spot fake essential oil and find out whether your essential oil is an impostor. You’ll never worry about finding high-quality essential oils after reading this!
Read MoreI’ve noticed that the more I labeled myself with limiting language, the more limits I see in myself. This is real talk on why the way we talk to ourselves matters and how we can fill our hearts with honest, open talk about who we are and what really matters.
Read MoreDoes the warm weather have you in spring cleaning mood? While you are tossing out the old to make room for the new, why not give your refrigerator a makeover? Here are my top 5 healthy food swaps to make today:
Read MoreYou may have heard of the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists, but you might not know that these lists are updated each year.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting human health and the environment. The EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ (aka Dirty Dozen and Clean 15) is updated each year and ranks pesticide contamination on 48 popular fruits and vegetables. The top 15 foods with the least pesticides are called the Clean 15, while the 12 foods with the most pesticides are called the Dirty Dozen.
Here is the latest list, along with important reasons why you should pay attention to whether your favorite produce falls on the dirty dozen list.
Read MoreTurmeric, the bright orange-yellow spice used in Indian and Asian cuisine is having a moment in the spotlight. It is the next big superfood to hit the health community. Derived from the root of a plant called curcuma longa, it is an incredibly powerful antioxidant boasting strong anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Aside from adding delicious flavor to your curry and soup, incorporating this spice into your daily routine offers a plethora of health benefits. One easy way to get more turmeric into your diet is to make a delicious anti-inflammatory tea known as golden milk.
Read MoreAre organic ingredients worth the higher price tag? Or, are they just more expensive? Recent scientific studies published in top-tier journals demonstrate that organic production can boost key nutrients in foods making thereby making the purchase of some organic ingredients worth it.
Read MoreEver feel like you haul around the contents of your bathroom sink in your gym bag? Yeah, me too (see my prior post about shoulder pain caused by gigantic gym and work bags). So, I started over. Like dumped out my entire gym back contents and only added in the essentials - which ended up being 5 things. Here is my easy cheat sheet of what you should always have stashed in your gym bag. It'll save you during those rough early mornings when you only have a minute to pull it together.
Read MoreHappy Chinese New Year! To celebrate my recent birthday and upcoming Chinese New Year, I had my BaZi read by the amazing Feng Shui Master Jen Stone. Let me tell you, it was not what I expected - forget everything you think you know about 'feng shui' - a BaZi reading with Jen is the real deal and is rooted in classical Chinese philosophy and cosmology. Jen is so wonderful and really helped me understand my 'blueprint' for my life as well as this upcoming year. Jen graciously agreed to be this week's guest blogger, and share her insights on Chinese New Year and what this upcoming Year of the Dog has in store for you!
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