How many of you are jump starting your fitness journey this New Year? How many of you are curled in a ball, unable to get out of bed, or can’t walk normally due to post-workout muscle soreness? Yeah. I bet there are quite a few of you, myself included! As we gear down to meet...
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Invigorating Coffee and Coconut Body Scrub
Winter is my favorite time of year to make and use homemade body scrubs. They’re perfect for revitalizing dull skin, are incredibly moisturizing, and as is the case with today’s body scrub recipe, invigorating for the circulatory system. This scrub is so easy you might wonder if it’s truly a recipe at all! I was...
10 Signs You Have Adrenal Burnout and How to Treat it Naturally
Adrenal burnout is like one of those friends who takes and takes but never gives back. Everything is on their terms no matter what situation you’re in. They’re never available and they never respond even in your darkest moments, but you had better be available when they call in the middle of the night because...
Holiday Room Spray Recipes for Christmas Cheer
One of my favorite things about winter is getting cozy, eating great food, and enjoying the seasonal aromas that remind me of chilly forests, spiced chai lattes, and peppermint candies. There is no better time of year for giving loved ones delicious smelling homemade room sprays to entice the senses and encourage holiday cheer. I...
Holiday Gift Guide 2016
Christmas is coming all too soon and you might find yourself wondering what you’re even going to buy this year. Or, maybe you’re one of those people who ignore Christmas shopping until you’re gripped in panic because you haven’t even started and it’s the weekend before Christmas? Never fear! This year’s gift guide is here!...
How to Hug Your Skin - Inlight Skincare Review
This time of year always leaves my skin dry, dehydrated, and flaky no matter how much water I drink or how many lotions, potions, and oils I slather on. My skin just suffers when it’s cold and dry which is why I was really excited to try out the Indulgence Collection by Inlight organic skincare;...
Four Thieves Foaming Hand Soap Recipe
Making my own delicious fall inspired body care recipes is one of my favorite things this time of year. Fall is when you get to wear leggings and chunky sweaters, sip on a London Fog and pumpkin lattes, and curl up under heavy blankets to stave off the chill. It’s also the season of DIY...
How to Make an Elderberry Elixir
Elderberry elixir – sounds fancy, doesn’t it? Maybe even a bit magical? Well, you would be right! In Medieval times, an elixir was a preparation that was supposedly able to change metals into gold or prolong life indefinitely. Today it’s an aromatic solution of alcohol and honey that is used as a vehicle for medicinal...
My Thinx Review - The Future of Comfortable Periods?
If you know me then you know I love everything natural when it comes to secret women’s business, and I’ll try just about anything if it makes my life easier during that time of the month. I’ve heard of Thinx before, but for some reason never looked into them further. That is until recently! Lately,...
The Best Herbal Remedies for Varicose Veins
Turning thirty this year has brought more attention to skincare than ever before. Somehow when I believed acne was and ever would be the worst of my problems, life decides to throw in fine lines, dark circles, and a few varicose veins to keep me on my toes. To clarify, I don’t actually have full...
Simple Sleepy Time Recipe for Falling Asleep and Staying Asleep!
Not getting enough sleep can really drag you down during the day especially if it’s reoccurring. I’ve had troubles falling asleep and staying asleep for the past week and I’m finally at my wits end! Not only does lack of sleep affect my productivity, it also affects my health leaving me feeling chewed up and...
Sore Throat Remedies That Soothe Pain Fast
All this weather flip-flopping we’ve been having in SoCal lately is enough to make even the most resilient person sick. From humid and hot muggy days to chilly bone-dry nights, rainy days to sunny days to rainy days again, the body just has a hard time adapting to all these fluctuations. One of the first...
How to Treat a Fever Naturally
Anyone who’s had a fever knows how miserable and worrisome they can be. Even the slightest increase in body temperature can leave us feeling fatigued, chilled, and generally under the weather as our body uses one of its most potent strategies against invading illnesses – raising our temperature to kill it off. Today I want...
7 All Natural Flu Remedies for Quick Recovery
It’s that time of year again where colds take hold and fevers run rampant. You can feel it in the sudden achiness of your body, the sudden chill, and the pallor of your complexion…flu season is coming! As symptoms take over, you grope for more information on this year’s flu strain, what to watch out...
Natural Remedies for Asthma
For many, asthma is the bane of their existence. For others, it’s mild and episodes are few and far between. It can flare during exercise and other strenuous activities or can react to chemicals, allergens, or emotional stress. In all instances, asthma can be a bit scary to deal with even for veterans like myself...
DIY Dry Shampoo Recipe
Growing out my hair into my version of mermaid-like perfection hasn’t been easy. In fact, it’s been pretty impossible for the past 16 years. The reason? My hair gets damaged just by looking at it wrong. If you’re like me and have fine, thin, oily hair, you might understand the struggle I face. Oily hair...
MONQ Personal Essential Oil Diffuser Review
Today I have something really awesome to share with you that I randomly came across one day – PERSONAL essential oil diffusers! I can’t tell you how intrigued and excited I was to try these. MONQ Personal Essential Oil Diffuser Review One of the first things I like about MONQ, is they take pride in...
Magnesium Bath Bombs for Sore Muscles
I’m a confessed bath bomb fanatic and I’m always on the lookout for new ones to try. I take luxurious baths pretty often for relaxation, but lately, I’ve been working out consistently and with that comes a familiar companion – sore muscles! Even after searching the usual places for a sore muscle bath bomb, I...
Can You Eat Other Nuts and Seeds While Seed Cycling?
I’ve been on a journey to balancing my hormones after an experiment gone wrong with a particular progesterone cream. If you checked out my last post on hormone balancing, you would know that I’ve been diving into something called seed cycling; a way to use the natural estrogenic effects of nuts and seeds in tandem...
The Best Homemade Sourdough Pizza Crust
This summer I’ve been experimenting with sourdough and the obsession is growing! One of the recipes I was most anxious to try was a delicious homemade pizza crust that has a depth of flavor and a good chewy crispness. One of the reasons I’ve never been a huge fan of take-out pizza is because the...
How to Get Rid of Fleas on Your Pets Naturally!
Living in Southern California certainly has a lot of perks like nearby beaches and great weather all year round. But you know who else enjoys the endless sunny days? Fleas! Lots of them. This year has been absolutely terrible in regards to flea control. My husband and I purchased our usual summer supply of flea...
Homemade Deodorant with Tangerine and Geranium
Summer is such a great time to experiment with homemade deodorant recipes, wouldn’t you agree? It’s hot, sticky, and sweaty weather where I live so it’s the perfect time to concoct different formulas and put them to the ultimate test! I recently ran out of my homemade Himalayan salt deodorant and wanted to try something...
Sugar Waxing for Smooth Legs and Underarms
Sugar waxing or sugaring is nothing new as far as hair removal goes. In fact, sugar waxing has been used for hair removal in the Middle East since 1900 BC! In those days since sugar was a scarce commodity, honey was boiled down to form a paste that was used in much the same way...
Seed Cycling for Hormone Balance
Seed cycling for hormone balance is something that has been in the back of my mind for a while now. I first learned about it a few years ago from one of my favorite blogs but never thought to put it into practice, because honestly, I thought it was just too easy. How is it...
Peach Leaf Tea Recipe
Summer is in full swing already in Southern California and with it comes dreams of delicious cold brewed teas. I’ve been making a lot of my cooling summer tea to help get me through the heavy afternoon heat. It’s moistening and refreshing making it perfect for hot weather! This year however, I have the opportunity...
Soap Alternatives for Cleansing the Skin
You guys may already be aware that the soap found in your local store isn’t the best for your skin. They typically contain chemical emulsifiers and surfactants, sodium laurel sulfate, and sugar tensides that strip our skin’s natural lipid layer and disrupt its PH. Simply put, soap cleansers are too harsh for sensitive acne prone...
Herbs for Back Pain Relief
Back pain is one of the most common complaints I know of working in natural medicine. In fact, I’ve heard that an estimated 31 million Americans alone suffer from chronic back pain, myself included. Conventional treatment of back pain typically involves the use of strong pain medications, anti-inflammatories, and in some cases, surgery. However, these...
Healing Depression Naturally
Depression can be so dark and suffocating that it feels like you’re being pressed into a corner and can’t get away. It can be too heavy to lift off your shoulders or easy to tuck away in front of others, but no matter how it manifests itself, it is ever present in the back of...
Home Remedies that Eliminate Shingles
Got shingles? I sure hope not, but if you do then you've come to the right place. I've compiled all the information I could find on the best home remedies that eliminate shingles quickly and effectively. I hope you enjoy!~ Shingles is the chickenpox come back to torment you. Actually, torment puts it rather lightly,...
Stress Reducing Kava Kava Massage Oil
Who here deals with stress, tense muscles, and occasional insomnia? If you’re like me, then this kava kava massage oil is just what you need to restore balance after a stressful day! A Little About Kava Kava If you’ve never heard of kava kava before, then you’re in for a real treat! This herb comes...
The Best Herbal Remedies for Bruises
I’m one of those people who bruises just by looking at pointy objects. To top it all off, I’m not the most graceful either, which means I often have at least one bruise on my person at all times. I returned just this last weekend from my honeymoon and man, do we play hard! Snorkeling,...
Memory and Concentration Blend Recipe
The final months of school are upon us and that means lots of studying. Lots of studying means there’s a need for retaining information better and that’s where this memory and concentration blend comes in. Memory and Concentration Blend Recipe Not only is this blend great for those late night cramming sessions, it’s also nice...
Herbal Head Lice Treatment Recipe
I have a few friends and relatives who are teachers and every year it’s the same. “Uck! There’s lice going around AGAIN!” When I used to work in a health food store, customers would come up to me saying “Help! My kids got lice at school. What can I use to get rid of them?”...
Herbal Healing Oil Recipe
This herbal healing oil contains a wonderful essential oil blend that cools, soothes, and heals minor to moderate injuries. You can put a dab on your throat, temples, between your brows, and on each cheekbone to help open congested sinuses and relieve pain. I have also used it this way for easing bronchitis and cough...
DIY Disinfecting Wound Wash
Lesson #1 When you’re in a hurry, don’t curl your hair. That’s what I’ve learned no less than four times in the past month and a half. Lesson #2 Don’t just slap a bandaid on said four wounds and expect things to heal up like normal. Yes. Getting ready for my wedding and the special...
The Health Benefits of Turmeric- Plus 10 Amazing Recipes!
The health benefits of turmeric have been known for thousands of years. So well-loved is this spice, that it’s the most widely researched and most commonly used Ayurvedic spice in the world, and for good reason! This golden powerhouse is often used in cooking (a good homemade curry is never without turmeric), beauty recipes, and...
Momentum Blend for Change and Confidence
I recently came across this recipe for creating momentum with essential oils and wanted to give it try! It's called the "Momentum Blend" and it's pretty amazing! At this time in my life, there is a lot of change happening! Over the past eight or so months I have been planning a wedding, got married...
Coconut Oil for Acne and Clear Skin
Coconut oil for acne? You’re joking, right? Nope. I’m not. If you have paid any attention to the health blogosphere then you know how amazing coconut oil is. Everything from oil pulling with coconut oil to shaving your legs with it has been proven to work wonders and it’s no different for acne sufferers. So,...
12 Ways to Treat Acne Inside and Out
If you have stuck around my blog for the past few years, then you know I’ve struggled with acne. I’ve had everything from deep cystic acne that takes months to heal to incessant blackheads and hyperpigmentation, to hormonal triggered breakouts. To say that I have experience in all things acne is an understatement, but it’s...
How to Make Lip Balm
Today is cold, windy, and dry here in Southern California and learning how to make lip balm couldn’t have come at a better time. I’ve slowly been working through wedding projects and one of them is making homemade lip balm for our wedding favors. The recipe is really simple and uses high quality ingredients that...