Wood, spicy and clean are the scents that describe Juniper berries. They come from the evergreen shrub Juniperus communis, a common plant found across all of the Northern Hemisphere. And they’ve been used for a variety of purposes for many centuries.

Steam distillation of these berries yields an essential oil composed mainly of alpha-Pinene. Other compounds include myrcene, sabinene,...

Are you stuck having sleepless nights, waking up just to hit snooze on your alarm clock? Do you skip sleep to check off more things on your to-do list, and wake up moody and rushed?

You need sleep. A full night’s sleep every single night. So to help you get the optimal rest your body needs, I’ve put together a few ways to change your evening routine so that you can wake up rested...

Nearly everyone who studies vitamin and mineral nutrition agrees—our daily nutrition falls short in meeting even the bare minimum requirements for many nutrients. And because of this, we experience things like low energy, fatigue, irritability, poor immune function, weak bones, joint discomfort, brittle nails and damaged hair. Below I’ll share the supplements every woman should...

It’s August and the heat is on here in Dallas! I love the summer and sunshine, but sometimes we accidentally overdo it.

Sun exposure is good for you, but too much of it can cause irritation. Next time you deal with discomfort from too much sun, try this easy, natural, DIY after sun soothing spray with essential oils.

It will help reduce inflammation, soothe redness and irritation,...

Remember when we were all told to opt for only low-fat products and restrict ourselves from this vital macronutrient? Now, we realize that going fat-free actually made us bigger and more prone to chronic disease.

Research now shows that a high-fat and low-carb meal plan is more effective in weight loss and overall health. What’s this meal plan called? The ketogenic diet!

But what does...

DIY non-toxic room spray made with pure essential oils are not only free of harsh chemicals but they are cost-effective too. They make your living space smell amazing and they have a positive effect on your mood and wellbeing. You can customize the blends to fit your specific needs or moods. Room sprays are also possibly one of the fastest and easiest DIY’s you can make!

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Meet Josh Sabourin—a healthy lifestyle entrepreneur and creator of SIBO Survivor. I first interviewed Josh back in 2017 and I wanted to bring him back again to talk specifically about another healing modality for IBS—hypnotherapy.

Josh, like many of us, struggled with digestive issues throughout his life. When he was in college, he had a number of digestive...

Stress is everywhere, and it can be all-consuming if we let it. Instead you can implement practices to help reduce your daily stress and manage your stress in a healthier way.

Chronic stress has a very negative impact on the body if it’s not addressed. Overtime it leads to burnout and chronic illness.

Don’t let stress control your life.

Here are 34 powerful and effective ways to...

If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about my personal health journey and struggles, then this is an interview you don’t want to miss. Paul and I discuss everything from digestive issues and FMT (fecal microbiota transplants) to stress and mindfulness.

Paul is the founder of Health Geeks. He believes that better health has the power to lead to a more focused, fulling and...

If you’ve ever gotten a sunburn, then you know just how important a good, safe sunscreen can be. The problem is that not all sunscreens are created equal, and the consensus among scientists is that sunscreen alone will not prevent certain skin cancers.

That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use sunscreen. It just means that you shouldn’t rely solely on it.

To help you figure...