In 1998, the Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to three American scientists for their discoveries on Nitric Oxide as a signaling molecule in the cardiovascular system (1). Nitric oxide is naturally made in the human body but as we age, we produce less of it. Over time, free radicalRead More
“Does your child have problems wetting the bed at night? Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) – or sleep apnea – could be playing a role. A recent study, conducted on 5-10 year olds, searched for the link between SDB and tonsil and adenoid swelling in children with enuresis (bedwetting). The study also examined what part natriureticRead More
Now that fall is officially here, it's time to start stocking up on your favorite fall essentials. One of mine is apple cider. Did you know you can use essential oils to enhance your cider? It's easy! Ingredients: 2 liters of fresh apple cider 1 orange, unpeeled and cut intoRead More
If you're like me and eat a lot of eggs during the week, you're probably tossing out a lot of shells. Did you know that birds love to eat egg shells? It's an especially wonderful calcium-rich snack for female birds. So instead of throwing out your egg shells every morning,Read More
If you drink a lot of coffee this is an easy DIY body scrub using coffee grounds. You can use fresh coffee grounds, or used coffee grounds to create less waste. All you need is coffee grounds and coconut oil. Mix together until it creates your desired texture - youRead More
In a previous post I talked about using the leftover water after boiled vegetables as plant spray. My daughter has discovered another way to repurpose the nutrient dense water. Watch below!
If you ever boil vegetables, instead of throwing out the nutrient dense water, consider saving it and using it to feed your plants. All you need is a glass spray bottle. Once the water cools down from being boiled, pour it into the glass spray bottle and give your plantsRead More
Most of us eat some sort of meat on a daily basis, and as we all know - what we put into our bodies plays a huge role in overall health. It is important to try and stay away from meat that is pumped full of hormones and antibiotics. One ofRead More
Thieves® Household Cleaner is the perfect, versatile go-to for all your cleaning needs for a happy, healthy home. Thieves Household Cleaner provides peace of mind by using only plant-based and naturally derived ingredients to effectively clean your home without taking synthetic shortcuts or using potentially harsh ingredients. Ultra-concentrated and non-abrasive,Read More
If you use a lot of lemons in your home like I do, then you probably already have all the ingredients to make this cleaning soak. This is a great way to reduce waste, and repurpose "trash." Ingredients: Lemon Peels Distilled Vinegar A large plastic jar Instructions: Fill the jarRead More
