Is Your Toothpaste Hazardous to Your Health?

The average hygiene-conscious American uses about 8-10 cups of toothpaste in a year. But we don’t swallow toothpaste, so does it really matter? Because of the absorbency of the mucosal membranes lining the mouth, the answer is a resounding yes. Most commercial toothpaste brands include fluoride in their ingredients. But do the health risks of ... Read more

Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

Some people feel passionately that humans need meat to survive and thrive, where others feel equally as passionately against the notion. I contend that humans can live healthy, vibrant lives without consumption of animal products. Let’s take a look at some health benefits of a plant-based diet. Decreased Body Weight Studies show that a vegan or ... Read more

Three Ways to Use Palo Santo

Bursera graveolens, palo santo, or holy wood is a wild tree native to Mexico and the Yucatán Peninsula to Peru and Venezuela. It is also found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and on the Galápagos Islands. Palo santo has been used in a wide variety of spiritual and religious practices ... 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.

Natural Birth Control Methods

For women who choose to live a natural lifestyle, selecting a birth control option can be challenging. Many choose to avoid hormonal contraception. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) can cause scarring and pain. Condoms may be uncomfortable (though necessary to prevent sexually transmitted infections). Diaphragms may be ineffective unless properly in place and measured correctly. Though no method ... Read more