It is no secret that the world has been struggling with the negative effects of pollution for decades now. However, when we think about pollution we do not tend to think about how toxic our indoor environments can be. In fact, the common toxic chemical benzene is three times more prevalent indoors than outdoors. Indoor […]
As you may well have heard, the diet plays an intrinsic role in the grand scheme of our lives. Fortunately for us, we have the opportunities to make decisions and choices to help us live a better quality of life and even reduce our risk for some of the most prevalent degenerative diseases. This […]
For this post, I wanted to delve into a concept that is very intimately intertwined with health and vitality, and that is spiritual and mental health. Frequently when we are engaging in the topic of nutrition, we are talking about how to take care of the body. Many times, we neglect our “other parts,” and […]
A handful of dried rose petals 1 oz raw coconut oil 3/4 oz beeswax 1 1/2 oz 2 teaspoons organic lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon frankincense oil 1/4 teaspoon lemon essential oil Measuring jug Sieve Large, heavy – based Stainless steel saucepan Wooden spoon Either dark or clear glass lids to store! With the rose […]
Spring is here and more and more we start to see the playful fruits starting to be harvested. This recipe features two jewels of the spring time, tender apricots and succulent cherries. This humble yet delicious crumble is incredibly simplistic in its preparation and assembly and is ready to eat upon completion. If desired, serve […]
We are told that in order to maintain good health and well being that we must satiate our bodies with a balanced diet. One that is filled with something that we now label as “whole grains”. The push for encouraging people to eat whole grains has come about due to the common over consumption of […]
Food allergies which come in two flavors immediate response (within 2 hours) and delayed response (within 72 hours) Food intolerances like lactose intolerance, that involve an inability to process a certain food Food sensitivities which include any type of non-allergic reaction to a food, beverage, food additive, etc. With all the contaminants in our food supply, the preponderance […]
Nothing is better than nourishing yourself with fresh, organic and local produce. There are many reasons to embrace this fashion of eating, a few of them being that locally and seasonally grown food is more nutritious for you and your family, kinder to the environment, tastier, and supprisingly most of the time, can be easier […]
Kombucha is a living drink made by fermenting tea and sugar with the “kombucha” culture. The result can taste like something between sparkling apple cider and champagne, depending on what kind of tea you use. The origins of Kombucha aren’t exact. It is thought to have originated in the Far East, probably China, and has […]
1 tsp Pau d’arco 1 tsp chaparral 1 tsp golden seal herb 2 tbsp vitamin E oil 1/2 tsp tea tree oil Alkaline water If all ingredients are in powdered it makes it really easy to make a quick paste to use topically. If access to powdered options isn’t readily available use a food processor […]
