Eating a balanced diet and staying adequately hydrated are crucial for overall health and wellness, and when it comes to skin health, there are some foods are true superstars.
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Interested in Aromatherapy? Start with These Scents
Aromatherapy is the practice of using different scents, such as oils, flowers, spices, or herbs, to treat symptoms of common illnesses and potentially offer long-term health benefits.
Make Your Own Whipped Vapor Rub
This Vick’s style vapor rub is whipped with all-natural ingredients like shea butter and coconut oil for a smooth feel and a soothing minty freshness.
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.
Nature’s Band-aid
Because of the medicinal properties of sage, it is perfect for making natural band-aids to wrap around skin abrasions.
The Many Ways Lavender Is A Must For Natural Health
Most of us have already heard of a few of the many benefits of lavender, but its healing properties go way beyond simple aromatherapy. Whether it’s in the form of a tea, an essential oil, or a dried herb for food, lavender is a must for those seeking a healthy way of life naturally.
DIY: Recipes For Everyday Products
In order to save a few dimes in my pocket, I’m starting to use my emergency pantry items in other ways ranging from deodorant to furniture polish.
Soap Making: A Beginner’s Tutorial
Soap making is a wonderful way to bring out your creative spirit. When making soap from scratch it is best to familiarize yourself with terminology and soap making methods before embarking on this essential skill.
Baking Soda: Stock Up For All of Your Hygienic Needs
There is simply nothing cheaper or more versatile for your personal health. If the grid goes down, it will make hygiene quite a bit easier.
DIY Lotion Bars
This DIY lotion bar is all natural and contains only 5 ingredients making it an easy DIY project.
5 Great Tasting Toothpastes That Are Flouride Free
While there are some great natural alternatives to the traditional fluoride laced paste, they’re not for everyone.
Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Did you know that essential oils have been used for thousands of years to combat diseases? In fact, many of these essential oils are already in your home. Using essential oils with disinfectant, antiseptic and antiviral properties will allow you to create a homemade hand sanitizer with or without alcohol.
Crock Pot Soap – An Easy Recipe For Beginners
You are going to love how easy this soap recipe is! Anyone can do it. All you need is a crockpot and a few soap making ingredients!
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.
The Healing Powers of Aloe Vera
If you are interested in natural remedies, chances are you are familiar with aloe vera. Maybe you have used it after you’ve had too much sun, or you keep a tube of gel in your first aid kit for burns and wound care. But did you know the plant has many other uses?
Six All-Natural Lotions, Balms and Salves You Can Make On the Cheap
It’s time we take an active stance against chemical-laden products. Knowing how easy it is to make your own will help you positively impact your health and save money at the same time. There is no reason to spend endless amounts of money on a lotions, creams and salves that you can make yourself – without the added chemicals. These recipes are loved by my family. Try them today and notice the difference!
Coconut Oil: Some Really Good Stuff!
If you haven’t heard about the amazing uses for coconut oil lately, you must have been living under a rock. Here are some of the many uses for coconut oil and where to get the best oil from.
Better Than Botox: Study Backs Up Benefits of Niacin for Better Skin
Every so often an ingredient really does have an amazing effect on skin. Niacin and niacinamide (a form of the vitamin B3) is one such ingredient, with plenty of studies and research to back up the benefits.
Heal Lips Naturally With This Soothing Lip Balm
Most store bought lip balms contain toxic substances that can do more harm to your lips than good. Feel confident knowing there is an alternative – a natural alternative. This homemade lip balm recipe is soothing, moisturizing and will help heal chapped, sensitive lips.
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Old Fashioned Horehound Cough Drops
When over-the-counter cough drops aren’t helping, you may need a more natural remedy to get to the source of the ailment. This horehound recipe is made with loving care using all-natural ingredients like horehound, peppermint, and honey.
How To Find the Best Bench for Your Home Gym
A good bench for a gym you set up at home can really be the cornerstone of your workout program.
Why Is Tea So Calming? The Science Behind The “Psychology Of Tea”
If you’re anything like me, and a lot of other more natural people out there, you have probably tasted your fair share of herbal teas. They tend to calm the mind and soothe our stress away, and there’s a science behind why herbal teas tend to be good for our overall mental health.
CBD Oil Is More Than Just A Fad: Holistic Vets Effectively Use It On Dogs
CBD oil (cannabidiol oil) is proving itself as more than just a fad. It seems like everyone, from athletes to everyday busy moms, and even veterinarians are using it as a natural and safe holistic treatment for a variety of ailments.
6 Reasons to Bundle Up and Get Outside During Winter
Brrr! It is chilly outside, but that’s no reason to hibernate. Staying indoors during the colder months won’t do anything to improve your mood or your health – in fact, research suggests the opposite is true.
Minutes a Day: How Stretching Improves Your Physical Wellness
Stretching is a form of gentle massage for your major muscle groups and important to do before you exercise for the same reasons. It oxygenates the muscles you’re going to use, and at the same time prepares those muscles prior to doing work with them.
Nature’s Multivitamin: The Ultimate Guide to Sprouting
While many of us are awakening to the dangers (ahem chemicals) that are in our food sources, not enough awareness is being made about some of the dangers that lie in over-the-counter vitamins. That's right, some of your vitamins could be doing more harm than good....
Dispelling the Myths: Baby Boomers Still Aren’t Sure About This New CBD Craze
You probably have heard about CBD oil by now, but might be wondering what it is and if all the hype is justified. Here, we explain what CBD is, and why it erroneously became swept up in the War on Drugs.
Stress, Heart Disease, Obesity: Could Magnesium Be the Missing Link In Your Diet?
Magnesium is a much-overlooked element that does far more upon closer examination than most would have believed possible. If you aren’t getting enough, you could be putting your health at risk.
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!
Chump To Champ: How to Train Your Body To Act Instinctively for Self-Defense
Our last line of defense is knowing how to defend ourselves and to do this you need to be fit and train your body to react to the circumstances you may find yourself in.