I’m a candle girl, always have been. I like to light one to start my day or to relax at night, pretty much 24/7. And then of course I learned about the chemicals that a lot of my candles contained and the allergens that follow—not to mention polluting the air. […]
Thyroid Health
Last year I went through a rough patch of exhaustion. I felt completely flat, void of my personality and so soooo tired. I had to force myself out of bed in the morning and struggled all day long. Initially I thought it was temporary. I was under more stress than […]
Wellness Challenge: Probiotics
I’ll admit, whenever I hear about a supplement that’s the latest and greatest, I’m always pretty skeptical—albeit intrigued. Are they legit? A scam? Actually helpful? And I felt this way for a long time about what I’m about to suggest for this week’s challenge. Challenge: Take a probiotic daily If […]
Embracing Downtime
Over Thanksgiving my mother-in-law was watching my husband and I sit together on the couch and pointed something out that stuck, “You two are never at rest. Even when you’re relaxing, your phones are beeping and buzzing or your scrolling. Isn’t it exhausting?” She was right. In fact, we’re the […]
I Only Ate Warm Food For Two Months, Here’s What Happened
I’ve heard about the benefits of exclusively eating and drinking warm but it wasn’t until this winter when I actually tried it myself. It had been suggested to me by both an Eastern medicine doctor and Ayurvedic practitioner after sharing with them some of my health concerns (digestion, fatigue, thyroid […]
Easy Ways To Incorporate Essential Oils
I’m not sure how I haven’t used this challenge yet seeing that they are such a crucial part of my routine, but here we are! Essential oils are trending hard in the wellness world right now and there are so many benefits from using them. Whether you’re placing directly on […]