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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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 ...
7 Tips To Saving Money While Eating Healthy
Saving money while eating healthy may sound impossible. Often, we get sidetracked by how expensive healthier foods are and forget that our health needs are just as important as saving money. To make it affordable to eat healthy, we've come up with some tips that are functional for anyone to use. I always think about saving money when it comes to groceries since it is, by far, one of our ...
Homemade Muscle Rub With Essential Oils For Muscle Pain
Sick of dealing with muscle pain? Want fast, effective relief? This homemade muscle rub with essential oils is my favorite way to ease your pain while utilizing natural ingredients. Instead of putting harsh chemicals on your skin, whip up a batch of this great homemade muscle rub to have on hand for aches and pains. It is no secret we love essential oils and their many uses. One ...
10 Free Ways To Exercise At Home
A lot of people struggle each year to get in shape and get healthy due to the cost of going to a gym. Not only do they have to consider the membership fees but also the cost to drive to and from the gym, child care cost and the time lost away from their family. Here are 10 Free Ways To Exercise At Home that are free and simple enough for virtually any skill level. They can also be adapted to ...
Maty’s Cough Syrup Review
Last year, I was introduced to Maty's line of health products. These all natural products are a safe alternative to toxic ingredients found in many OTC cold meds. Their line currently contains Baby Chest Rub, Kids Cough Syrup, Cough Syrup, Vapor Rub, and Breathe Better Nasal Ointment. Maty's was nice enough to send us the Kids Cough Syrup again this year & they had great timing - ...
Maty’s Cough Syrup Review
Conventional cough syrups aren't approved for children under 6. With 3 under age 6, this just doesn't work for us. We prefer to use natural products anyway and rely on the teas my mom makes at her wellness clinic to help relieve the boys' suffering whenever they come down with some nasty bug. Recently, I was introduced to Maty's line of health products. These all natural products are a safe ...
Toe Juice with DermaVine Review
With the Winter months approaching and it slowly getting more chilly outside, this is the time of year when my skin starts takes a turn for the worst. No matter what lotions or moisturizers I use, nothing seems to help me feel better. My heels seem to be especially bad this Fall, cracking so deeply that they are painful and I'm afraid they are going to bleed.I recently had the ...
Sibu Sea Buckthorn Review
As part of Spa for Ma 2012, I worked with some amazing sponsors. One of my favorites is Sibu Beauty. They sent this amazing pack for me to review. Revitalize & Renew: Revitalize & Renew is a liquid supplement, designed to improve beauty from the inside out. It is a great source of Omega-7 fatty acids that promote healthy skin, hair, and nails, as well as a Omega 3, 6, and 9. It may also ...