Did you know that stress is one of the biggest health challenges Americans face today? It’s true, and especially right now, it’s more important than ever to understand how stress affects us. Excessive stress can have devastating effects on our health. Because your sense of smell is directly connected to the limbic system of your brain...which controls emotion. When you smell an essential oil it can immediately affect how you feel & reduce stress levels dramatically! Understanding these effects can help us take proactive steps to manage stress better and improve our overall health.
Read MoreDigestive discomfort happens to all of us, whether from overeating or other reasons. Here are some essential tools to keep in your medicine cabinet or pack for vacation to tackle those tummy troubles quickly and safely.
Read MoreThere are all kinds of possible causes for when you digestive system doesn’t feel great. My husband is a gastroenterologist, and these are natural options we turn to over and over - both for ourselves and for our children. Most times, these solutions help even faster than anything else we would pick up at the store. And it’s also nice to not have to deal with the side effects of those other medications.
Read MoreIs it possible to enjoy the yummy food we look forward to all year long, and not have the lousy side effects? I believe so. And I've got some tips that have worked wonders for our family, and they can for yours too. So enjoy the gingerbread cookies, pumpkin pie, and candy canes. And use these tools to help your digestive system. Or if something else is keeping you awake at night, these tips will help you with that too.
Read MoreWe all deal with gastrointestinal discomfort from time to time...even if it's as simple as overeating a really good meal & feeling yucky after. The following tools are wonderful to have in your medicine cabinet, or to take with you on vacation (when a lot of that tummy trouble tends to happen).
Read MoreI have family members who thought they were honestly having a heart attack...only to find out it was acid reflux (a.k.a. heartburn). It can be that painful. But if you've experienced it, you already know that. Many prescriptions have major side effects when used long term. But the cost of not using those prescriptions is a burnt esophagus, which can lead to throat cancer. Before resorting to long-term prescriptions though, give the following natural options a try.
Read MoreI've learned the hard way that oils are lifesavers when we travel. There are a few favorites that tend to cover most of what you might need while you're on the go, so enjoy learning about these go-to favorites you’ll never want to be without.
Read MoreI'm going to share 7 rockstar blends that will help with supporting your kids in the areas of school, home, friends, sports, immune system, emotions, and focus…all the things you want to tackle with your kiddos.
Read MoreThere's so many medications little ones can't have (& you should always talk to your Pediatrician), but essential oils are gentle & extremely effective.
Read MoreWe're going to dive into some ways to help you actually reach your weight goals by boosting your metabolism in healthy ways, & ADDING some important things to how you eat. Let's get into some key things to include every day, & also learn how essential oils can help support you reaching your goal weight.
Read MoreIt's amazing to me how many people live with a belly that doesn't feel so great. My husband (he's a Pediatric Gastroenterologist) comments on how many kids come in just thinking the pain they live with is normal … that everyone has it. It's not. Let's talk about what we can do with essential oils to support your gut & any associated discomfort there.
Read MoreWhen you've had a few too many gingerbread cookies, pumpkin pie, candy canes … or if something else is keeping you awake at night, here are some simple solutions for any occasional indigestion, bloating, heartburn & also lack of sleep.
Read MoreTake it from the wife of a Pediatric Gastroenterologist...there's a lot of poop talk around our house💩💩💩 As you probably know if you're reading this ... constipation is PAINFUL. You may need to seek help from a Gastroenterologist, because belly pain can be a symptom of other serious things - not just constipation. But once you know that's the culprit, here are some awesome & natural health tips to get things moving.
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