Yes! It's true! In fact, not only can you balance hormones with carrots, you can also relieve PMS, decrease night sweats, clear acne, and balance gut flora! It turns out that raw carrots contain very unique fibers that bind toxins, especially excess estrogen, and carry it safely out of the body. These fibers are also...
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How to Make Earl Grey Tea Using Essential Oils
Anyone who knows me knows that I'm a tea fanatic. You can open any cupboard in my kitchen and expect to find several types of tea nestled in every possible space. You may even have the privilege to be buried alive by the sudden avalanche that ensues after opening a particularly full cupboard, but I...
Energizing and Detoxifying Charcoal Lemonade
Spring is here and with it comes a need for cleansing. I don't know about you, but as soon as it's warm enough to get some fresh air in the house I throw open the windows and roll up my sleeves in preparation for some much needed de-cluttering and deep cleaning around the house; but...
The Top 10 Anti-hangover Herbal Remedies
As St. Patrick's Day approaches, I thought it only fitting to include an article for anti-hangover remedies. Honestly, who hasn't wished they thought of these before drinking that bottle or three of good wine as you're slumped over in bed (or the toilet) feeling like death-warmed-over? I know I have, so I thought you might...
Rose Infused Witch Hazel
Here is another favorite rose infused recipe- rose infused witch hazel. If you didn't know already witch hazel has some pretty amazing benefits for the skin. Its astringent properties improve circulation, tighten the skin, and heal wounds. Native Americans have long recognized witch hazel's healing properties and nowadays, we know of more uses for this...
The Best Essential Oils for Your Skin Type
Essential oils can make incredible changes in your skin. Their potent regenerative properties help smooth fine lines and wrinkles, normalize oil, balance PH, and renew dull complexions depending on which ones you use. The Four Basic Skin Types Normal Having a normal skin type is what everyone wants. The complexion is typically unblemished, smooth, and...
How to Make Rose Water
Once again roses are the center of attention, and how not with their prickly personalities and alluring scent? If you asked me, it sounds like the perfect date IMHO. As you may already know, I'm pretty obsessed with roses not only for their beauty or their lovely aroma, but for their medicine. That's right, the...
Raspberry Rose Liqueur- A Romance in Photos
Roses are the flowers of love, and it's only fitting that I make love inspired recipes debuting its ethereal scent and flavor. Its fragrant petals have offered both fine dining experiences as well as heart opening medicine to many for thousands of years. Delicate, unruly, vulnerable, yet armed to the teeth, her sweet aroma will...
The Best Facials for Acne
Just because you have clogged pores or blemishes doesn't mean you can't enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating facial. Now, I'm not talking about going to a spa and getting one (unless of course it's all natural), I'm talking about making your own facials for acne with simple ingredients that work in the comfort of your...
Homemade Blemish Gel
At the start of the New Year, I began exercising more and nourishing my body with clean food, green juices, and fresh water. I've been doing yoga, getting outside, and improving my sleeping habits too. Basically, I've been doing a lot of things better for my health, but despite all of it, my skin has...
Stop PMSing Roll-On Recipe
Also known as the Stop Being a B Once a Month Roll-On Recipe, this blend is sure to tame even the grumpiest women. But who can blame us right? Periods and the symptoms that come before, during, and after can be downright uncomfortable. Yes, it's true, us girls can get grouchy during that time of...
Winter Bath Blend- Soothing, Warming, and Clarifying
There's nothing quite like sinking into a hot bath when it's cold outside, especially when you're feeling sick. The steam helps open your lungs and sinuses and the heat eases aching muscles. It's a glorious thing when you can take a bath and then crawl into a bed with soft heavy covers and sleep a...
How to Relieve Gas- The Herbalist’s Way
What a lovely topic right? But honestly, who hasn't been in a position where they wish they knew the best answer to this question? Because let's face it, when you're feeling super bloated, you would do just about anything to get relief. As awkward as it is to write this article, it must be written...
The Enhanced Oil Cleansing Method
There's just a little something special about the oil cleansing method. Sure, it sounds totally opposite of what someone would do to clean their face, remove makeup, or even clear their skin. If there's one thing that singles out the OCM from all the rest it's that it works! I haven't come across too many...
DIY Zit Zapper and an Update!
Hi all! It's been a whirlwind of emotions these last few weeks as life starts to get really busy this time of year. So here's a little update for you all. 1. I recently got engaged to the best guy I could EVER ask for! Here's a picture of us on the night he popped...
DIY Poo-be-Gone Bathroom Spray
There always comes a time when you really wish you had a spray to cover up bathroom smells whether it's for yourself or someone else. NO ONE likes to poo at other people's houses when they're visiting. It's just plain embarrassing. Whether you're throwing a party or going to one, you can now be prepared!...
Summer Heat Relief- Cooling Herbs
These last few weeks here in LA have been some of the most sweltering so far this summer. It's hot, dry, and everything that's supposed to be green is dried to a crisp. Everything's thirsty. We haven't had rain, REAL rain in a long time. I don't remember the last time we had a good...
The Amazing Health Benefits of Himalayan Salt Inhalers
Asthma has been a constant companion of mine since middle school. While my siblings grew out of it, I seemed to grow into it. Fortunately, my asthma symptoms have never warranted any visits to the ER, but they have held me back from participating in physical activities. I tend to get wheezy and end up...
Strawberry Chia Seed Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Have you caught on to the new smoothie fad lately? Instead of in a cup, it's in a bowl! But that's not all, they also happen to be even more nutritious than regular smoothies because you can add any number of favorite toppings without having to drink a chunky smoothie. You simply eat them with...
Forget the Mustache! Use a Dispersant! How to Mix Essential Oils with Water
Have you noticed when adding lemon essential oil to your morning glass of water that it just sits on the top? This phenomenon is nothing new. In fact I'm sure you have come across it while making homemade salad dressing, using your homemade makeup remover, or perhaps during a good rain and you see oil...
Cooling Summer Salad
Have I told that it's hot lately? If you happened to miss the memo here's a resounding "I'm melting! Please help me!" Seriously, I don't do well in the heat and it's been a nice toasty 105 degrees where I live the last few days so I'm really starting to feel it. The only things...
Homemade Probiotic Deodorant Cream
Your skin is your largest organ. Sure, everyone knows that, but did you know that a lot of what goes on our skin actually gets absorbed into the bloodstream? Deodorants, lotions, creams, cosmetics, nail varnishes…all of these have a long hang time on our skin and therefore a greater chance of getting into our bodies....
Orange Julius Smoothie Recipe
It's hot. Miserably hot... and when the hot weather finally starts to burn through June Gloom, it's time to prepare meals that are cold, refreshing, and not too heavy on the body. This is where my delicious dairy free orange Julius smoothie recipe comes into play. It's decadent, but not overly so, it's sweet but...
German Pancake Recipe With Apple
This German pancake recipe is quick and simple to make with just a few ingredients. They're actually one of my most frugal recipes as I almost always have everything I need on hand whenever I feel like making them. My boyfriend and I like to make these together on Saturday morning with whatever fruit that...
Almond Butter Stuffed Dates
This. Eat this as soon as possible. It will for reals, improve your life! It's impossible to eat almond butter stuffed dates without making an inappropriate sound. Yeah. They're good, especially when they're drizzled with coconut mana (I loooove this brand). Yep. Total mouthgasm. Quick and simple to make with a healthy spin on an old...
The 7 Step Routine You Need to Get Clear Skin
Are you still longing for clear skin? Maybe it's because you're not sure where to start or are just feeling a little overwhelmed? If this is the case, I've put together a quick daily routine that is sure to get you started on the right track to clear skin! The important part is to set...
DIY Brushing Rinse
There are many great DIY toothpastes, tooth soap, tooth whitening, and mouthwash recipes out there, but what if you could make one awesome recipe that does all of these things? Yep! It's totally possible so if you're a minimalist or you just don't have room for a bunch of different oral care recipes, this is...
Are Emotions Causing Your Acne?
It's a new day and you're waking up early to turn on that juicer. You feel ready. There's no way you'll fail this time! This time, you're going to stick to it, a healthy clean diet filled with trendy raw food recipes, green juices, and salads galore! There's no way that that amazing toffee your...
The Healing Power of Earthing
Did you know that there is an invisible force right beneath your feet that can bring us amazing health benefits? What if I told you that it's free for everyone to use whenever they wanted and that with its use you could bring down a fever, feel more centered, or even improve your cardiovascular health...
The 20 Amazing Uses of Lemon Essential Oil
Are you new to essential oils? I've been on an amazing journey learning about the medicinal uses and benefits of essential oils, and I want to share everything with you too! This post is the beginning of a series of blog posts to introduce you to essential oils and how they can improve your everyday...
Rejuvenating Matcha and Rose Face Mask
If you're looking for a simple face mask that offers potent anti-oxidant, anti-aging, and rejuvenating benefits for tired skin then you need to try this matcha rose face mask! It's softening, brightening and smells great with the relaxing aroma of rose which makes it a wonderful pick-me-up for tired skin. I love wearing this mask...
How to Make a Simple Onion and Honey Herbal Syrup-- With a Secret Ingredient!
I don't get sick often, but when I do, I like to support my body with nourishing soups, fire cider, and various herbal preparations. Sometimes, when I've come down with something particularly nasty, I prefer to take something that not only tastes great but also effective against the symptoms I'm experiencing. I'm happy to say...
DIY Soft Scrub
There's two spots in my house that ALWAYS get stained and grubby: the kitchen sink and the bathtub. You see, I'm an avid tea drinker and oil painter….and I live with a contractor... and perhaps a dog too. This basically equals rings in the sink from back to back mugs of Double Earl Grey Tea...
Rejuvenating Rosehip Facial Serum
Keeping my skin healthy, supple and radiant is always at the top of my facial care to-do list. Every morning and night I follow a set routine to keep the ever feared premature aging at bay! Now that I'm in my late twenties, it's more important than ever to have a tried and true serum...
Calming Room and Body Spray
Have you ever felt gloomy, depressed, too revved up to sit still or to fall asleep? Have you ever felt overwhelmed or too stressed to enjoy life in general? Well, there's a spray for that, and it uses some tried and true ingredients that should really get those tight, crooked, overly hunched shoulders a chance...
How to Make Sweet Rose London Fog Tea
Tea has been my absolute obsession for the last 8 years since my first authentic cup of green tea my first night in Japan. I had never even thought of tea before that moment, but when I took that first sip, I knew I was hooked. Green tea was my go-to tea for the 3...
How to Make an Herbal Infused Honey
Let's face it, many of the most effective herbal remedies are decidedly unpleasant tasting. You know deep down that your concoction will do the trick for whatever's ailing your loved one…if ONLY you could get them to take it! It's no secret that most people hate the thought of tasting anything bitter. They just...
Smokey Lapsang Souchong Marinade
It's no secret that I'm an avid tea drinker. I have quite the extensive collection of tea including anything from sweet floral brews to heady and robust infusions. The one tea I haven't been able to embrace? Lapsang Souchong. I have never been a fan of smoky flavors. Just try and offer me smoked cheese...
How to Make Dukkah
The first time I came across Dukkah was in San Francisco during a layover to Tokyo. I'd spent 3 days wandering the city trying out one café after another until I came across a local tea shop quite by accident. This was where I spent the last rainy afternoon before flying off to Asia; curled...
Mango Avocado Salsa
I love a good salsa, especially ones that meld the tangy sweetness of ripe mangoes with creamy avocado, salty tomatoes and the heat of serrano peppers. Put a big dollop of this salsa on chili, tacos, eggs, baked salmon, in chicken salad and even eat it by the spoonful all by itself because this salsa...
How to Color Easter Eggs Naturally
Dying Easter eggs was a much beloved and avidly anticipated tradition growing up. In fact, coloring and decorating the eggs were as much fun as finding them later. I remember telling each carefully colored egg "goodbye! I'll find you tomorrow!" before tucking them into a big wicker basket. In the morning, they would be hidden...
Seriously Delicious Spaghetti Sauce
As a child I can remember sitting on the kitchen counter watching my grandmother make this spaghetti sauce almost completely from scratch. Her movements were rhythmic, her trusty kitchen knife carefully but expertly chopping vegetables and herbs. She was always able to chop everything the same size too, uniform and perfect. I remember calling her...