One of the most politically and morally charged topics in the health industry today is the use of medical marijuana. For centuries, cannabis has been cultivated and used for physical, mental, and emotional health as well as for spiritual enlightenment. It was only in the 1930s when the medical use of marijuana was banned due […]
Ocotillo Tincture Recipe – For Stagnancy & Lymphatic Drainage
Over the weekend, my husband and I visited family out in Tucson Arizona. I had half expected the Sonoran Desert to be dry, brown, and brittle, but to my surprise, the recent rains had turned the barren landscape into a profusion of green. Among these green desert plants stood towers of spiny arms – not […]
Skin Softening & Acne Reducing Apple Cider Vinegar Toner
One of the most common questions I get about skincare is if you can swap out rose water with raw apple cider vinegar as a toner. My answer? Yes! You most certainly can! As much as I adore using rose water in my skincare routine for its astringent and pH balancing properties, not to mention […]
DIY Cinnamon Scented Pine Cones
One of my favorite things to buy at Trader Joes this time of year is their super cinnamon-infused decorative brooms. Simply hang them up where desired, and they fill your home with a lovely aroma that gets you in the perfect festive mood for Fall. This year, however, I’ve decided to change things up a […]
12 Amazing Healing Benefits of Far Infrared Mats
Using heat to treat illness and abnormal growths within the body dates back thousands of years. In fact, Hippocrates himself discovered how inducing a fever could help cure diseases and shrink tumors. Whether it be through the use of Turkish baths, Finnish saunas, Russian banyas, sweat lodges, or the healing power of local hot springs, […]
How to Treat Endometriosis Naturally
Endometriosis is said to affect over 176 million women worldwide and is one of the leading causes of infertility. It is a painful and inflammatory condition in which the uterine tissue, or endometrium, attaches itself to other organs within the pelvic region. In rare instances, endometriosis can even travel as far as the lungs! Whether […]