Lavender essential oil is one of my most favorite essential oils. I use it daily in my skin care and in epsom salt baths.

Lavender is known for it’s soothing and calming properties. That’s what makes it such a good choice for calming inflamed, red, or irritated skin. You can add a drop to your lotion or to a carrier oil, such as jojoba or coconut oil.

Lavender is also great for...

I love brownies, and I love pumpkin. That’s why I LOVE these pumpkin chocolate chip brownies, and I know you will too!

Not only are they super easy to make (pour all ingredients into a bowl, mix together and bake), but they are a much healthier option when it comes to sweet indulgences.

These brownies are gluten-free, grain-free,and low sugar. But I promise, they are not lacking in taste....

I had the amazing opportunity recently to sit down with Marlise Karlin, author of The Simplicity of Stillness Method – 3 Steps to Rewire Your Brain and Access Your Highest Potential.

Marlise Karlin, author, humanitarian activist, pioneering researcher and founder of The Simplicity of Stillness® has been interviewed on NBC and Fox News, and shared the stage with renowned...

I come from a family of worriers. I think the one person to not inherit the worry gene was my brother. He doesn’t seem to worry about much. He’s always been pretty carefree, which I think is so awesome. I wish I was more like him in that respect.

However, I’ve always been a worrier. It’s something I struggle with on a daily basis. Growing up, I worried about letting...

With all of the holiday parties and gatherings, I was excited to try new recipes, especially new dessert recipes.

We had the family over for Christmas Eve, so I was really looking forward to cooking some new dishes. I browsed through my favorite cookbook, Juli Bauer’s Paleo Cookbook, and picked out my menu: Sweet potato chili and chocolate peanut butter pie.

I got a little ambitious...

This roasted vegetable salad with horseradish dressing is one of my favorite dishes to serve at parties because it’s easy to make in large quantities and everyone loves it! It’s inspired by the Autumn Ingredient Salad from True Food Kitchen if you’ve been there.

This year, I made it for my birthday party and thanksgiving. I got several requests for the recipe, so I’m...

If you’ve been diagnosed with IBS or some other type of digestive condition, then chances are, you’ve been told by your doctor to reduce your stress; as if stress is causing all of your symptoms. Maybe you were even prescribed an antidepressant.

While this is very common in mainstream medicine, it’s also very frustrating because I know and you know it’s more complicated...

Finding skin care products that use quality, non-toxic ingredients, are effective, and work for your skin type can be a challenging process. They can also end up being pretty pricey.

That’s why I love this 2-ingredient DIY soothing face cleanser. It’s super easy, it removes dirt and makeup (even eye makeup!), and it soothes, moisturizes, and calms skin. So, it’s great for...

I’ve always had a sweet tooth and a love for chocolate, especially dark chocolate. Now I’ll admit, a few years ago, saying I had a sweet tooth was an understatement. It was an all out sugar addiction.

However, since I’ve eliminated refined sugar and processed foods from my diet and gone completely sugar free for a period of time, I don’t crave sweets like I used to. Many...

When you’re not feeling well, trying to heal yourself can become very stressful, especially when everything you’re trying doesn’t seem to be working.

In the natural wellness world, we tend to focus first on food and then on supplements. I completely agree that diet is a great place to start. When you remove the foods that are causing inflammation in your body, then...