A 2020 poll showed that Americans are the unhappiest they've been in 50 years. It's so easy to let our anxiety get the best of us and forget the blessings we have in our life. Although we may have our health, a roof over our head, food to fill ourRead More
By Alex Kelly I'm sure most of us have had a scented candle in our home at one point or another (I know I have!). When the holidays roll around it is so tempting to buy all the new scents at Bath and Bodyworks. Unfortunately, commercial scented candles often timesRead More
Nutmeg essential oil has a warm, spicy aroma that is energizing and uplifting. Taken internally, it contains antioxidants, may support cognitive function and the immune system, and offers cleansing properties (1). According to one study, nutmeg oil may help alleviate inflammatory joint pain and reduce swelling (2). When it’s used in smallRead More
This is a very interesting article on the link between sleep deprivation and ADHD. Dr. Vastal G. Thakkar explains that people with ADHD have less tolerance for sleep deprivation, and tend to suffer from sleep problems due to the mind-racing thoughts of their disorder. While I do not disagree IRead More
With the changing weather, fall allergies are never fun. If you are wanting to try and stay away from allergy medication this year, here are some natural alternatives to try. When you're working with natural remedies, different people seem to benefit from different remedies depending on certain genetic factors andRead More
From 2017-2018 the prevalence of childhood obesity in the US was 19.3% - 14.4 million children and adolescents (1). I'm not against commercial candy by any means, and will admit I love myself a Reeses. But I do believe in a healthy balance, and trick or treat Halloween candy isRead More
By Alex Kelly Cold and flu season is among us. The key to combatting this season is making sure you are actively building up your immune system all year long. There are many wonderful (and easy!) ways to do this. Vitamin D Ahhhh. Good 'ole Vitamin D. Most Americans areRead More
I recently had someone tell me that they used peppermint oil on their irritated scalp, and when they went to wash it out with shampoo and water it burnt really bad. They asked if this were to happen again if there is anything they should do differently. The answer isRead More
It's the first day of fall, and the start of my favorite time of the year! Here are 5 ways to get in the spirit. nfjafjaadldjlakd Dish - Classic Chili with Sweet Potatoes Nothing says fall in Texas like some good 'ole chili. This Whole 30 recipe probably resembles yourRead More
It’s estimated that the average American consumes 17 teaspoons of sugar every day and around 57 pounds of added sugar each year (1). As we slowly approach the holiday season, you may be looking forward to all the treats you will bake and eat. If you are looking to limit yourRead More
