4+ hour, 53+ min ago  (781+ words) I'm a big fan of oil pulling. I've shared before how I started this age-old practice and why I started oil pulling with coconut oil instead. I decided to give my oral routine an upgrade with these coconut oil pulling…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (1047+ words) We don't get much snow since we moved (or any!), but back in the day the kids loved playing outside for hours when it snowed. There's something almost sacred about coming in from the cold to a mug of steaming…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1867+ words) Ever come home after a long, stressful day and felt even more stressed once you stepped inside? Or if you've been at home all day with the kids and the mess and the noise has you wanting to pull your…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (1622+ words) When our body starts to feel overwhelmed by stress, illness, or shifting hormones one of the first places we can see it is our hair. Hormones affect nearly every aspect of health, and I've certainly seen the connection between hormones…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (678+ words) I resisted trying Jamaican jerk seasoning for years. It seemed strange to me to add cinnamon to savory dishes. Then, I was introduced to Cincinnati-style chili, which also uses cinnamon in a savory dish (along with chocolate!). I realized cinnamon…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago  (974+ words) Many of us notice itchier, flakier, and more uncomfortable skin during the colder months. Cold weather, less sunlight, and dry indoor air all have a negative impact on skin health. Here are some strategies for keeping your skin happy and…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (466+ words) Valentine's Day is a day where many of us take the opportunity to tell our loved ones how much we appreciate them. Whether that's a significant other, the ladies in your Galentine's group, or your kids, these chocolate covered raspberry…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (1248+ words) Maybe you've seen microgreens at your local farmer's market or farm to table restaurant. These little green plants are similar to sprouts, and just as packed with nutrients. Growing microgreens at home is really easy and offers so many health…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (548+ words) Girl Scout cookies are popular this time of year. It's estimated that over 200 million of those crunchy, chewy, addictive small boxes sell every year. What's not so tasty are the ingredients and pesticide residues they contain." If you're a fan…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (1680+ words) Parents ask me about food more than almost anything else. After all, I'm the natural health lady, so of course my kids are always drinking kale smoothies (not really). When health dogmas and real life collide, at the end of…...