Our bodies need healthy food, proper hydration, quality sleep and daily exercise. And we must prioritize our mental and emotional health. But most of all, we need respect, patience and compassion for ourselves and each other.
“I feel so energized and healthy!” Those were the words I shared with my husband while in southern Utah on a vacation this winter. I felt alive hiking the incredible rock formations in sunny, 60-degree weather in December! Sadly, my body started shutting down only days later. First, my ears clogged so every sound was […]
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Many moons ago I slowly started learning about the healing benefits of botanicals. What goes into our bodies affects our bodies – energy levels, the ability or inability to sleep, weight, organ function, skin and hair health, you name it. I’ve put together a handful of tea recipes that I have found helpful and wanted
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I’m lucky to have never had painful periods in my younger years. However, as I’ve gotten closer to middle-age status, my out-of-control hormones are making up for those blissful early days. My doctor suggested that I was dealing with perimenopause (essentially a pre-menopause phase) and that it was natural. Essentially I heard her saying, “Suck
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Yesterday I said goodbye to my dog Shiloh, who had been the light of my life for almost 16 years. But in reality, I have been saying goodbye for months, or perhaps even years, if I’m being honest with myself. Shiloh was always a strong dog. When she was 12 years old, we celebrated her
Finding a lip balm that isn’t full of chemicals (we do ingest our lip balm, right?), doesn’t cost a fortune and actually works is a bit of a challenge. After a good bit of trial and error, I’ve finally found a homemade recipe that is easy and produces a lip balm that feels really, really
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Let’s be honest, ladies. Every month, Aunt Flo comes to visit and we break out the boxes of tampons, pads and/or panty liners. Every month…year after year. Have you ever wondered if there’s an alternative to all this waste? My husband jokes that one day I’ll try to cut out toilet paper in my quest
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Going to a yoga class, or even practicing on your own in a variety of locations, adds depth to your practice. It can teach you new things about yourself, give you confidence to try new poses, and offer a sense of community and fun. But it can be annoying to cart your mat around, especially
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