In healthy living circles, cold & flu season is commonly referred to as Vitamin D deficiency season. Not only do we get a lot less of this essential vitamin, but we spend more time cooped up indoors sharing germs. Luckily, winter doesn't have to mean getting sick for weeks on end! By building up our immune system naturally, washing frequently, and using these homemade cold ...
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How To Start A Paleo Diet Plan
If you're looking for a lifestyle change and you want to start a Paleo diet plan, there is a lot of information to absorb! With a quick Google search, you can find tons of information about the Paleo diet, but it can seem a bit overwhelming at first and the information is scattered all over the place. With these tips, you can read through and take notes to help you start your Paleo ...
8 Health Benefits Of Carrots & Beets
Have you ever wondered if there really are any health benefits of carrots and beets? You know, it is hard to force yourself to eat all your veggies, but you have always been told they are good for you. These reasons that carrots and beets are healthy are just the motivation you need to continue to eat them on a regular basis. Plus, once you start eating them, you'll realize they aren't so bad ...
10 Ways to Use Organic Raw Honey in Recipes
Organic Raw Honey is an excellent addition to any kitchen and or home. It's used in many recipes and is one of my favorite healthy additions to our pantry. I am excited to share with you some of my favorite reasons to keep organic raw honey in your pantry all the time. Keeping your pantry well stocked with what I call those must-have items is a must. Not only do these food items help you ...
Apple Cider Vinegar Health Benefits
Have you been seeing people sharing about all the great apple cider vinegar health benefits? I know I have heard mixed reports, but I am happy to share a few things that I know fall under the category of great health benefits as a result of using apple cider vinegar. Just make sure you use the "raw" apple cider vinegar with the "mother" to get the best results! Apple Cider Vinegar Health ...
Tips For Cooking Paleo Meals
If you're new to Paleo and recently started cooking all of your own Paleo meals, you might have noticed that Paleo cooking takes a little longer than most! You're skipping over a lot of unhealthy convenience ingredients to cook the real, wholesome food that Paleo meals include. With these tips, you'll find that your meal prep time and cooking time can be greatly reduced, and ultimately your ...
20 Orange Essential Oils Uses
Sweet Orange Essential Oil is used for everything from a facial toner to pest repellent! Here are my favorite 20 Orange Essential Oils Uses! Plus 10 reasons you need to start using essential oils today! Already a fan of essential oils? Check out all the ways we use essential oils in our house! Sweet Orange Essential Oil (Citrus sinensis) is another of my favorite citrus oils. ...
5 Home Remedies For Poison Oak & Poison Ivy
Home remedies for poison oak and poison ivy are needed much more often than we like. With so much time spent outside in the summer, it’s easy for kids and adults to come into contact with poison oak or ivy. Those allergic to the plants will soon know they have touched it when their skin gets itchy, red, blistered, and/or irritated. Fortunately, you can alleviate the discomfort with ...
Benefits of Using Raw Honey
The benefits of using raw honey are pretty much endless and it is becoming more popular as people start to pay attention to what is in their food. Buying honey off of the shelves isn’t even an option once you have given raw honey a chance, unless you have access to an amazing grocery store that has started to carry it like mine! Understanding the benefits of raw honey will make you feel ...
How To Make Self Care Important When Caring For Others
We preach self care all the time, but it is especially important when you are caring for others. If you’re a mom, dad, or a caretaker of someone who is ill or aging, then you are probably busy all of the time. Many things can wear you down, making self-care even more vital. One of the rules of thumb that creates this reminder for self-care is that you cannot take care of others if ...
