How to Eat Well, Live Healthy and Love Life with More Balance and Less Stress
Completely overwhelmed with stress? It’s not uncommon! Adaptogenic herbs can help our bodies cope with stress, and the benefits go pretty deep. What are adaptogens? The official adaptogenic definition is: a natural substance considered to help the body adapt to stress and to exert a normalizing effect upon bodily processes. Basically, adaptogens help neutralize the…
This homemade shaving cream recipe is perfect for anyone who has sensitive or dry skin. Not only does this natural DIY shaving cream prevent razor burn – the ultra-rich, witch-hazel based formula also moisturizes and protects even the most sensitive skin. Shaving is *rough* on your skin! If you have sensitive or dry skin, shaving…
A romantic massage is a great way to bond and spend quality time together as a couple. And it starts with the right massage oil recipe! This DIY sensual massage oil is non-greasy and contains essential oils known for inspiring a romantic mood. Choosing the Best Carrier Oil for Your Sensual Massage A good massage…
I know you can’t see me, but I’m pretty much bursting at the seams with what I’m going to share. You’ve probably heard me talk a lot about loving your body, embracing yourself for who you are, and improving your self-worth. This will fit in perfectly with all of those themes. But first, why is all this…
Last week I talk about how much discovering my Type of beauty changed my life in this post. The short version is: learning how to express my true self skyrocketed my confidence! This week I’m so excited to announce that the wonderful folks at Dressing Your Truth® have created an amazing offer just for you…
Craving peanut butter? We’ve all been there. Standing with a spoon and a half-empty jar of peanut butter and wondering how we downed 1,000 calories worth without blinking. Ah, yes. It happens to the best of us. But did you ever wonder why you’re craving peanut butter and can’t stop giving in? If you think…
I created this simple three-ingredient lavender and magnesium bath melts recipe that not only feels incredibly luxurious and help you relax in your bath, but they are also easy and affordable to make. Let’s also discuss how to promote a restful sleep and how these bath melts can help. There are a lot of factors…
Healthy habits may not be as healthy as you think. Do you ever get the feeling you’re doing everything “right” for your health and still getting nowhere? Yeah, I know exactly how you feel. I’ve felt that way dozens of times during the last few years since I began my health journey. And it is…
Want to learn how to reduce stress hormones? You’re in the right place. Reducing chronically high stress hormones is sort of my life’s mission. Stress is, well, stressful. Sometimes we even get stressed out about how much stress we’re under! (Speaking from experience here.) But you don’t want to get caught up in that vicious…
Stress… is it all in your head or something that comes from the outside? It’s both actually. How we think about life can certainly impact our level of emotional stress. But stress isn’t just emotional. Stress is anything that raises your stress hormones–which means not eating enough, nutrient deficiencies, lack of sleep, or even an…
My natural creamy magnesium deodorant recipe not only fights odor causing bacteria, but it’s gentle on skin and helps to increase the level of magnesium in your body to help with everyday aches and pains. Switching to a natural deodorant can make a big difference in your health. Not only are you allowing your body…
From aluminum in deodorant to mercury in dental fillings, metal toxicity comes at us from every angle these days. The presence of these heavy metals (and others such as arsenic, cadmium and lead) has increased as industrialization and its waste products spread. We can work to avoid these substances as much as possible, but some…
Want your coconut oil weight loss questions answered? I’m dishing up the “why” and the “how-to” so you can get started right away. One thing is for sure: fact and fiction are hard to sort through when it comes to how to lose weight with coconut oil – or really, with any kind of weight…
When I learned that coconut oil can help with acne and clear skin, I was super excited. Nourishing your skin with coconut oil is just so simple and quite cheap. Here’s what I learned about how to use coconut oil for acne. Coconut oil for acne was at the top of my list of posts…
Learn about the unique benefits of a coconut oil detox – a short term cleanse that harnesses the power of coconut oil to jump-start weight loss and give the body energy to heal. What in the world is a coconut oil detox? This cleanse seems a little crazy at first. I’m right there with you….
I’ve been hunting around and tweaking coconut oil fudge recipes until I came up with the simplest one-step recipe I’ve ever found. Bonus? It tastes freakin’ awesome. Coconut is fast becoming one of my favorite real food products. Now, I’ll be perfectly honest: I usually buy expeller-pressed (refined) coconut oil. Frankly, I find this…
Why learn how to make homemade potato chips? For one thing, it’s easier than you think. And secondly, you can make a much healthier version that you’ll find at the store! This homemade potato chip recipe uses coconut oil for frying. Although it doesn’t have as high of a smoking point as other common…
Did you know you can use coconut oil for healthy, nourished skin? Here are 40+ of my favorite coconut oil skin recipes that will make your skin glow. Below, you’ll find an assortment of amazing coconut oil recipes that include: mascara, body polish, shaving cream, lotion bars, and so much more! Coconut oil is one…
I love all DIY body butters, but this whipped coconut oil recipe is so easy to make, you can probably make it with what you’ve got in the kitchen right now! Why do I love my whipped body butter? Because I prefer a moisturizer with ingredients that don’t scare me – and the best way…
If you’re looking for a good DIY hand scrub recipe, then you might be looking for soft hands, right? Me too! I’ve often heard that nothing gives away your age more than your hands. Expensive hand creams aren’t the answer. They can be loaded with chemical fillers and they always ignore a vital step in…
This mint chocolate whipped body butter recipe uses only 3 ingredients and is a lovely way to nourish your skin. Mint chocolate chip ice cream. During my childhood summers, this was my favorite treat. To this day, the aroma of cocoa and mint bring back memories of yesteryear. So it probably comes as no surprise…
Wake up your senses on chilly mornings with this warmly scented Cocoa and Coffee Soap! This delightful Cocoa and Coffee Soap recipe is fun and easy to make, smells like delicious spiced chocolate and coffee, and it would make a wonderful gift for your loved ones! My natural Cocoa and Coffee Soap recipe is made…
If you love the nourishing and exfoliating skin care benefits of sea salt, but you aren’t a fan of messy scrubs, this Lavender Bergamot Salt Bar Recipe is the perfect alternative! What is a Salt Bar? Salt bars are homemade soaps made from scratch just like other soaps. However, unlike traditional soaps, salt bars typically…
With deeply moisturizing half & half, this turmeric soap recipe offers a plethora of skincare benefits due to the additional fat content and the alpha hydroxy acids naturally present in milk. Why Use Homemade Milk Soap over Traditional Soap? Milk soaps are wonderful for dry or troubled skin for a variety of reasons. Not only…
Learn how to make this natural lavender and chamomile bath bomb recipe for a relaxing soak in the tub! Hand crafted using real botanicals and lavender essential oil, this lavender and chamomile bath bomb recipe utilizes ingredients prized for their soothing skin care properties. The ingredients include lavender and chamomile flowers, colloidal oatmeal, clay, shea butter…
