Medical marijuana, and CBD oil in particular, are becoming a very popular medicinal option for a variety of ailments from chronic physical discomfort to anxious feelings. While this is a promising and often effective option, there are downsides. For one, it’s not easily obtainable, illegal in some areas, and can be pretty costly. Secondly many CBD oils on the market contain little to no...

Coconut oil is getting a lot of buzz lately with people asking, “Is it good for you?” “Is it not?” “And what about the recent American Heart Association (AHA) report claiming that it’s a food to avoid?”

First off, coconut oil is good for you. It’s packed with nutrients and antioxidants that boost your immune system and reduce inflammation. Not...

First off, let me explain what probiotics and SIBO are. Then we’ll get into whether or not you should take probiotics if you have SIBO.

Probiotics: Our bodies are full of good and bad bacteria. The good bacteria are the probiotics. They regulate the digestive system, improve the immune system and ward off infections. Not only that, but they’ve also been known to treat irritable...

Have you ever used aromatherapy or experienced a boost in your mood after you’ve put on scented hand lotion? If so, then you know smell can directly affect how you feel. In fact, it’s smell that often triggers memories and emotions. And it’s smell–more so than the other senses–that can best influence brain activity and help us calm down.

So when it comes to...

“Meditation is the single most powerful tool to aid recovery from disease and lead to a life of maximum health.” – Ian Gawler

For many of us, we have very stressful lives. We are pulled every which way at work and at home, and even as we try to fall asleep our mind races with the next day’s to-dos. To live every day like this is exhausting, and that exhaustion takes its...

I don’t know about you, but when I travel I always take my supplements and essential oils with me. They make such a difference in my life, so I don’t want to leave home without them.

In fact, I’m in Hawaii right now, which gave me the idea for this blog post. I’m so thankful for my natural solutions that I can take with me to help support my health away from...

Essential Oils have been used for thousands of years for their healing and medicinal properties. In fact, the use of essential oils is mentioned extensively throughout the bible.

Essential oils are powerful plant extracts and can be used in a variety of ways. One of my favorite essential oils is lavender. I just love the smell and its calming properties.

When you...

Summer simply isn’t complete without ice cream. Who doesn’t love a cold, creamy bowl of sweetness on a hot summer day? What’s even better is that you and your family can enjoy a variety of ice cream flavors without the dairy, gluten, additives, and refined sugar.

Here are seven incredibly delectable dairy-free ice cream recipes for the summer.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream...

Does stress rule your life? Do you feel that you’re missing out on joy, abundance, and happiness because negative emotions are bringing you down? It’s easy to feel stuck, frustrated, and paralyzed by overwhelming stress and anxiety, but it doesn’t have to be that way. And you can support your emotions naturally with therapeutic-grade essential oils.

Essential oils...

Who doesn’t like bread? It is the epitome of comfort food. In the standard American diet however, bread is over-consumed. We often see bread served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Not to mention it’s usually highly processed and contains a bunch of toxic additives. Sure this extends the shelf-life, but it’s highly unnatural and harmful to your body.

When I gave up gluten...