Just breathe. Easy enough, right? After all, breathing is something we do unconsciously about 23,000 per day. But why is breathing so powerful and why does it matter if we put some thought into it?
If we put a little intention behind breathing and focus on taking deep breaths, we get much much more than just respiration. Here are 5 ways deep, intentional breathing can give you an extra physical and mental boost:
Read MoreDo you try to consume food that is all-natural or organic? How about your beauty products? Maybe you even go out of your way to shop at the local health food store and pony up the extra few cents to ensure your entire household is cleaned, stocked, and fed as naturally as possible? That’s great—I love seeing the abundance of natural foods, skincare, and household products. But are you missing out on a key component of total body health?
Read MoreCBD is wonderful - it has the potential to help many people and is relatively safe for consumption. (Check out my previous post HERE about the power of CBD). However, CBD interacts with a LOT of pharmaceutical drugs because CBD and these drugs share the same metabolic pathway. Keep reading to find out more and whether your medication interacts with CBD
Read MoreIf you’ve never tried celery root (aka celeriac) because the gnarly appearance looks intimidating, this simple and amazing dish will get you hooked. Every time I make it, I think “OMG, that is better than mashed potatoes!”
Read MoreIn order to really appreciate the complexity and unity of Chinese medicine, it is important to understand the conceptual framework in which it developed. This framework is strewn with a great deal of numbers.
Read MoreOn a recent trip to my local grocery store, I was dismayed to find all of the celery sold out. This situation continued over the next 3 days, when the produce manager finally told me that celery was literally flying off the shelves and he couldn’t keep it in stock. So what gives? How is something as decidedly unsexy as celery having a moment? Let’s find out what’s behind this run on celery, why it’s being touted as the newest superfood, and whether you should be adding celery juice to your morning routine.
Read MoreCBD is seemingly everywhere these days - from the corner dispensary to online distributors. What exactly is CBD anyways? There are plenty of questions about this product - Is it safe? Will it get me high? Is it legal? Should I be taking it? Keep reading to learn the top 5 things about CBD and what it can do for you.
Read MoreThe other day, someone stopped me at the store and told me my dress made me ‘look like a hippie.’ I had to laugh because - unbeknownst to them - I was buying ingredients to DIY my own mouthwash. That may (or may not) make me a hippie, but I really like to know that the ingredients in my food and skincare are pure and natural! Keep reading to find out how you can DIY your own healthy mouthwash for pennies!
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