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Natural Remedies for Poison Ivy

Last month I somehow got into poison ivy. The rash started in a few small places on my arms and quickly spread to my chest, face, and thighs. During this unbearable battle, I tried so many different types of natural remedies for poison ivy. Want to know if any of them really work? What exactly ... Read more

Understanding the Methylation Cycle

The methylation cycle is one of the most important metabolic pathways in your body. The body is very complex, with various processes that all need function properly for optimum health. Think of methylation as the mechanism that turns biological switches on and off for a host of systems in the body. Understanding how the methylation ... Read more

Methylation Adaptogens

Feeling run down and stressed out? Chances are, your body is craving a boost of B vitamins. Not only do B vitamins help your body cope with physical and emotional stress, they also provide nutrition to keep your methylation cycle running smoothly. This cycle affects everything, from neurological health to preventing cancer, boosting immunity, and ... Read more

Do you feel overwhelmed by the constant pressure to look right, act right, and be perfect? Instead of trusting everyone else’s opinion, this guide will teach you 7 steps to make decisions that honor your inner voice, optimize health, and serve your higher purpose. This guide will teach you how to cut through the confusion and decide.

What Period Blood Color Can Tell You About Your Health

When it comes to periods, there is a quite a bit of variation within the boundaries of what’s considered “normal”. From age of onset to cycle length and length of bleeding, everyone is a bit different. So sometimes it can be hard to know when your experience is normal. Your period can actually tell you ... Read more

Beginner’s Guide to Ayurveda

When it comes to our wellness, too often people evaluate and treat symptoms as a means of measuring overall health. The problem with this approach is that it so often ignores the underlying or root causes of the true issue. Ayurveda is an approach to health and wellness that takes every facet of a person ... Read more

How To Wash Thinx

I love Thinx for many reasons. One major reason on that list is the ease of caring for each pair of these awesome period proof panties. So many people are hung up on this, so here’s a run-down of how to wash Thinx panties. The Choice is Yours Caring for your Thinx is just as ... Read more

The Healing Power of Music

Humans seem to have a universal bond with music. Music can trigger an emotional response, provide a creative outlet for self expression, and distract our brains from the stresses of the world. So much so that many providers use music as a therapeutic tool to assist with healing. The healing powers of music extend far ... Read more

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5 Signs of a Healthy Menstrual Cycle

How do you describe your menstrual cycle? Predictable or erratic, heavy or light, painful or just inconvenient? I’m sure you can think of dozens of adjectives to describe your monthly cycle, and yours would be different than every other woman. Because just like every other parameter of health, there is no perfect way to have ... Read more

The Health Benefits of Owning a Pet

There’s a reason why dogs are dubbed man’s best friend. Dogs, cats, and other pets make wonderful companions and provide many emotional and physical benefits. Some of the health benefits of owning a pet may surprise you. Let’s have a look at some of the ways you may not even be aware that your furry companion ... Read more

The Medicine of Social Connection

As humans, we are created for relationships. From birth, we rely on other humans to meet our needs, both physical and emotional. Much of our identity and how we perceive the world comes from our interpersonal interactions. The medicine of social connection goes way beyond just being happy and fulfilled. Health Benefits of Social Connection ... Read more

3 Ways Your Period Affects Sleep and What You Can Do About it

As if cramps, mood swings, fatigue, and insatiable food cravings aren’t enough, you may have noticed that you don’t seem to sleep well around the time of your period. Well girls, you’re not alone. There are lots of ways your period affects sleep. While there isn’t always much we can do, there are some things ... Read more

Detoxifying the Liver: 5 things to avoid and 5 things to consume

Your liver is responsible for over 400 essential functions in your body. It sifts through literally everything that enters your body, so it’s important to make sure it’s operating in tip-top shape. Detoxifying the liver helps reduce toxins, which can improve overall health and often leads to weight loss. The Role of the Liver The liver’s ... Read more