Essential oils are kind of amazing in that you often don’t realize how powerful they are until you really need them. And they really deliver. When everything is great, and you feel healthy, it’s challenging to notice a big shift from the oils. The physical symptoms we suffer is the body’s way of telling us
What is the first thing you think of when I mention the heavy metal lead? If you’re like most people, it’s lead-based paint, which was first used during the Renaissance period. It hit its peak for interior use in 1922, and its use in exterior paint dropped significantly in the 1950s and 1960s but was
Nature is all about balance, and the human body is no different. When one system is out of balance, it causes a reaction in the body that can cause illness or disease. Unfortunately, traditional medicine tends to view each system separately and treat the symptoms presented, instead of looking deeper to find the root cause(s)
Rice is a major food staple in many parts of the world, and even here in the United States, we eat a lot of rice. However, you may not know that nearly every type of rice is contaminated with arsenic. A study on arsenic conducted by Consumer Reports shows that brown rice actually has higher
Once the sun appears for a couple of days, the fair-skinned, the outdoor enthusiasts, and lots of mommas start pulling out the sunscreen. We’ve been influenced by advertising to believe that direct sun is bad for you and that sunscreen is the answer to protecting your skin, including the idea that the higher the SPF,
In today’s society, we are bombarded with chemicals and harmful toxins everywhere we turn. They can be found in the air, in our water, in our food, in our storage containers and bottled water, in our cookware, in our laundry products…and the list goes on. One of the biggest causes for concern, especially for women,
I love summer for so many reasons! Sunshine, warmer weather, fresh local produce, gardening, trail riding…the list could go on. Did you know that there are seasonal rhythms? Our bodies change as the seasons change, and in traditional Chinese medicine, summertime is a time of motion and energy. During this period, we have our greatest
In Japan, they call it shinrin-yoku, a term that means “taking in the forest atmosphere” or “forest bathing,” using all 5 senses to experience it fully. Others call it “Forest Therapy.” My husband and I like to call it trail riding and horse camping, and both are our way of connecting with nature and de-stressing.
Blood sugar is one of the key foundations of optimal health, and many functions in the body depend on it being at a healthy balance. Often called blood glucose level, it is one of the two most regulated systems in the body. The other is oxygen delivery to the cells. Without these two systems, your
I love the word “balance,” because I feel that life is all about balance – whether it’s your emotions, your stress management, your diet or even your ability to have fun. One of my passions is to encourage others to live a balanced, healthy life. I think the reason for this is that finding balance