What is happiness? And how can you add more to your life? Here’s what research has to say.
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Natural Living
6 ‘Gateway Veggies’ Kids Will Love!
Once you win kids over with a few known favorites, you can sneak in the less sugary veggies and open them up to a lifetime of flavorful, healthy choices.
Study Suggests Doctors Prescribe ‘Food as Medicine’
A new study suggests that doctors return to more natural and holistic roots by prescribing healthy foods and an improved diet for some Americans. Long stuck in a culture where unhealthy diets and chemical-laden foods have become normal, many doctors are now breaking the mold – but it’s good and bad at the same time.
12 Natural Ways to Remedy Sleep Disorders
There are times when sleep disorders interrupt our much needed rest. Try these suggestions and natural herbs to help calm the nerves and get the blissful sleep you need.
5 Incredible Ways You Can Use Hemp
If there is such a thing as a wonder plant, hemp is it. Let’s take a look at a few ways you can start using hemp today.
Yarrow Herb: It’s Health Benefits And How To Use It Medicinally
Yarrow isn’t as well-known as other medicinal herbs such as echinacea or peppermint, but it’s nonetheless a useful tool for a more natural approach to health and wellness. Yarrow’s uses range from aiding in clearing blood clots to menstrual issues. It can also be used cosmetically!
DIETARY WELLNESS
5 Tips For Naturally Healthy Skin All Summer Long
The warmer, more humid weather in the summer means our skin isn’t as dry and itchy as it was in the winter; but that’s no excuse to neglect your skin. As the largest organ of the integumentary system, it’s important to protect your skin, but doing so in a natural and earth-friendly way is often difficult. So we’ve come up with five tips and tricks designed to help you get the most out of nature’s bounty while caring for skin this summer.
10 Infused Detox Waters for Healthy Living
Take drinking water to the next level. By infusing your water with fresh fruits and herbs, it will help you gently detox your body and rehydrate you at the same time. Try these ten refreshing infusions!
Colloidal Silver: Myths And Truths About Side Effects
Colloidal silver is often a topic of controversy. Mentioning it to those who are strict believers in only Western medicine can often make you feel like an insane witch doctor. But we’ll break down the myths and deliver some truths about the side effects, so you can make an informed decision for yourself.
Study Suggests Doctors Prescribe ‘Food as Medicine’
A new study suggests that doctors return to more natural and holistic roots by prescribing healthy foods and an improved diet for some Americans. Long stuck in a culture where unhealthy diets and chemical-laden foods have become normal, many doctors are now breaking the mold – but it’s good and bad at the same time.
PHYSICAL WELLNESS
How A “Drop-Everything” Day Can Revolutionize Your Productivity
Sometimes, we need to break away from the monotony of daily schedules.
Surviving Outdoors: 3 of the Most Common Heat Related Injuries
In a hot, physically-stressful/active environment, it is critical to stay hydrated in order to avoid heat-related illnesses.
Cycling and Walking to Work Increases the Feeling of Wellbeing
We need to look at other aspects of our lifestyles that could be affecting our general health and adjust them accordingly.
A Healthy Guide: The Right Way To Take Health Supplements
Taking your vitamins and supplements should not be a spur of the moment action, but a planned activity. Know what you’re taking and why, and compare a supplement’s components and capabilities with the times of the day and conditions under which you’ll be using it.
HERBS AND SUPPLEMENTS
6 Ways to Naturally Protect Your Skin From the Sun
The are are ways to naturally boost your skin’s resistance to the sun by adding foods that have sources of carotenoids, Omega-3’s and antioxidants can help reduce skin irritations, boost your skin’s immunity to sunlight and help stop cancer development.
Ashwagandha: This Ancient Herb Has Been Used in Natural Medicine For Over 2,500 Years!
Ashwagandha can be taken in pill, tincture, or capsule form. It is an anti-inflammatory that bolsters the immune system, relieves the pain and swelling of inflammation, and it reduces anxiety. Find out why this is a go-to herb in Ayurvedic medicine for more than 2,500 years!
Balance and Renew Hormones Naturally with These Tinctures
Hormone balance is a common health concern, and like many other issues, it often can be managed naturally. One way to use herbal remedies to do this is via tinctures.
12 Natural Ways to Remedy Sleep Disorders
There are times when sleep disorders interrupt our much needed rest. Try these suggestions and natural herbs to help calm the nerves and get the blissful sleep you need.
NATURAL MEDICINE
Is Your Sunscreen Giving You Cancer?
Your sunscreen could be giving you cancer. Learn more about naturally derived sunscreens and which ingredients to look for to better protect your skin and your health.
Your Best Self: How To Find Time To Transform With Workout, Meditation, and Study
If you have not been as diligent as staying in shape through the Winter, well, now is the time to get back into the groove. Transform into your better self with our focus on WMS (workout, meditate and study).
3 (More) Easy To Grow Medicinal Plants For Your Home And Garden
Having medicinal plants growing on your property may not seem like all that big of a deal to some. But if you enjoy the scent and making your own fresh teas, some of these plants may be just right for you!
Drink To Your Health: 5 Ways Herbal Tea Benefits and Improves Your Health
Drinking tea has many health benefits, and for many, is quickly becoming the first line of defense when a health boost is needed. Consider these health benefits at teatime!
BATH AND BODY
3 Simple DIY Laundry Detergent Recipes From Around the Web
Making your own natural, homemade laundry detergent is one of the easiest parts of a transition to a homesteaders lifestyle and a more natural way of living. Check out these 3 simple laundry detergent recipes you can make from around the web!
5 Toxic Chemicals Hiding in Your Deodorant
Since our skin is our largest organ, we need to take measures to ensure that what we put on it is as natural as possible. Here are five harmful chemicals found in deodorant that can play a part in the diminishment of our health.
Nature’s Band-aid
Because of the medicinal properties of sage, it is perfect for making natural band-aids to wrap around skin abrasions.
Top 10 Foods that Naturally Clean Teeth
There are certain foods that can be thought of as a double-edged sword, in terms of keeping your body healthy and cleaning your teeth at the same time.
HOME & FAMILY
Packing for Family Vacations is a Breeze With These Organizational Tips
Traveling with kids has a ton of challenges, but with these handy tips, packing their clothes won’t be one of them.
Summer Checklist for a Safe and Happy Home
Summer comes with a season-specific checklist for household safety. Take advantage of the longer days and a less intense schedule and go through these 6 tips to keep your household organized, safe, and de-cluttered in the summer months.
3 Tips to Plan Your Summer and Save Your Sanity
It’s that time of year that kids love and parents fear: summer vacation! Here’s how to keep your kiddos busy and save your sanity.
Happiness: What It Is, Why It Is Important, and How to Cultivate More of It
What is happiness? And how can you add more to your life? Here’s what research has to say.
