Digestion- an unconscious bodily process most of us take for granted; we don’t worry that when we eat our food is not in the form it needs to be in order to be absorbed and provide nutrients. We simply chew and swallow and let our bodies do the rest. It sounds simple enough and something …

As more and more people are educating themselves on healthy living through diet, exercise and skincare, many ingredients that have been utilized for years have had a negative spotlight shone upon them and consumers are taking action. The more research I do on products that come into contact with my skin, such as; sunscreen, shampoos, …

The foaming action of shampoo on commercials makes you believe they are powerfully effective with all that rich lather—it is how we picture shampoo and think the suds are needed in order to get our hair clean. But what if this soapy action comes with a high price- like affecting your health? The foaming action …

We know when we need it. The temperatures change drastically- leaving us dehydrated and exposed to the elements that damage our skin and lips. They dry, chap, crack, and split, leaving us in pain and despair seeking the first aid of our trusty lip balm. We know it works for us because we feel better …

Due to increasing amounts of research indicating a rise in glandular diseases such as; hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough of certain important hormones) people have been searching for alternatives to synthetic hormonal therapies. This has resulted in a rise in the use and production of raw glandular …

The fall is the time of the year when we welcome the cool fall temperature, county fairs and the harvesting of fruit! The beautiful apples, pumpkins and cranberries spark so many memories and inspirations! Though in the fall the thought of cranberries tends to bring about visions of Thanksgivings’ delightful cranberry sauce; this little berry …

Each year tens of thousands of new toxins enter our environment and accumulate in our bodies from the air we breathe, food we eat and water we drink. It is inevitable that these toxins will eventually build up (referred to as bioaccumulation by detoxification specialists) and congest our bodies, thus influencing the onset of illness …

Bisphenol A (BPA) has been in the news and research literature quite a bit within the last year in regards to its safety and issues surrounding its use in various food containers, especially infant bottles.

A baby is the face of all that is clean and pure and in this increasingly toxic world reducing their exposure to potentially harmful toxins appears more necessary than ever. It is not just airborne environmental pollutants either; toxins are in our food, water and items we use on a daily basis. Time and again …

Aromatherapy has a long history of use dating back thousands of years from the ancient Egyptians to the Far East, particularly China. These civilizations utilized the essential oils’ therapeutic abilities to support physical and emotional health and balance. Aromatherapy connects vital the life forces of the healing power of the plant with the receptivity of the skin and the sense of smell.