Quitting Seed Oils
I grew up thinking vegetable oil was a good food. After all, it comes from vegetables and says “heart-healthy” right on the bottle. However, in less than a decade, seed oils have shifted from being considered “heart-healthy” to being viewed as a dietary villain. What happened? For many years, saturated fat was blamed as the […]
Healthy Vacations that Feed Your Family’s Body and Soul
I’m always looking for ways to weave healthy and natural living themes into our lifestyles – and vacations are no different. I’ve always been an avid outdoorsman and closet suburban woodsman. Not surprisingly, my family has been raised to love and cherish the outdoors as much as I do. With all that said, the family […]
How to Reduce Stress Naturally
Even as we strive to live more naturally, one aspect has proven particularly challenging to escape: stress and the general pace of life. Life moves fast – with work deadlines, family responsibilities, and the constant ping of cell phone notifications, when stress creeps in, it can be difficult to alleviate. This is a big thing […]
Top 10 Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Kids
As parents, we want the best for our kids. We want our kids to be strong and healthy members of our society and give them all the physical attributes they will need to thrive. Many of us who have undertaken the natural journey have done so with our children’s health as a primary motivation. However, […]
Home Water Purification
Clean, safe water is one of the building blocks of a healthy life. For the most part, a lot of public water systems meet the minimum requirements for safe water, but heavy metals, pesticides, microplastics, and pathogens are a reality which makes water filters in your home a necessity. And they give you the peace […]
The Hidden Danger of Ingesting Plastics
A natural lifestyle is about making conscious choices that benefit our health and the planet. One growing concern in this journey is the infiltration of plastics into our food supply. Microplastics and plastic-related chemicals are increasingly found in our bodies, raising alarms about their impact on health and the environment. Plastics, particularly microplastics (particles smaller […]
9 Ideas On How To Detox Your Home
Living a healthier, more natural life begins at home. There is no better way to lay the foundations for this than by starting with a whole-home detoxification.
Preparing Your Home Garden for Spring
It’s been another cold winter, and I’m looking forward to getting back into the garden. The growing season is right around the corner, and it’s not too early to get a head start on breathing some life back into your garden. Whether you are growing vegetables or flowers, now is a great time to roll up your sleeves and get the ball rolling.
Getting Stuff Done – Goals, Lists, and Motivation
For me, getting stuff done is all about lists. I make lists for everything, but my main list is about my goals. If you want to be successful in life you need goals that you can articulate and act upon. Completing these tasks aligned with your goals will provide all the motivation you need and […]
Natural Remedies for a Cold
Natural remedies use whole ingredients from God’s good green earth to treat or prevent illnesses. It’s often overlooked that all pharmaceuticals and precursors start off as elements and organisms provided by nature. Let’s go directly to Mother Earth where possible and skip the laboratory processing step. Cold, Cough, and Sore Throat My go-to when a […]