2023 Resolutions: Outlook Clear for Health & Self-Care
Happy 2023! It’s a whole new year and I know a lot of you are thinking of ways you can boost your self-care energy for the next 365 days. Together, we may…
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Everything You Need to Know About Camel’s Milk
Camel’s milk has more nutritional benefits than cow’s milk, but not many people in the US know about this rich source of vitamins and minerals from overseas. Read the article below for…
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Risk or Reward? Exploring Artificial Sweetener Use in 2022
For those of us who have a ton of concerns about our health, the word artificial can often make us shy away from certain products. We like to keep it natural, since…
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PFAs: The “Forever Chemical” You Want to Avoid
You’ve probably heard about PFAs, and know that they’re not good for humans. But why is that exactly, and why did we start using them in the first place? An entirely human-made…
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Red Light Therapy: The healing power of light & color
Light has a ton of powerful health benefits, but did you know that different colors on the spectrum have different effects on our bodies and mental health? Let’s look at red light…
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The Power of Sun: Why you should go for a daily dose of sunlight
The sun-phobia these days is real. Stay out of the sun, always cover up! Yet, while this fear has a ton of basis in fact – there are certainly enough links out…
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How to protect your skin with non-toxic SPF | Sunscreens for Every Season
In these hot summer months, beachgoers who don’t wear sunscreen will be quick to tell you all the reasons they don’t wear it. Perhaps you’re one of them…just like me (haha)! The…
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Why I love coconut oil pulling for oral health
As many of us continue to change up the products we use at home in favor of our health, it’s time to consider taking charge of the products we use to facilitate…
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Cleaning Makeup Brushes 101
Everyone can agree that bathrooms are gross and a haven for bacteria and even mold to thrive. I think we are all well-trained to clean bathrooms often, run the fans when showering…
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Managing anxiety, stress, worry and fear
What a title, huh? It seems these days, everywhere you turn there is a new crisis – as soon as one subsides, another is right around the corner. The latest American Psychiatric…
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Ways to help Ukraine 🇺🇦
If you are anything like I am, you are feeling shocked, helpless and utterly heartbroken for the Ukrainians desperate and displaced by this senseless attack. I have been meticulously vetting and only…
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Why Do I Love Lymphatic Massage? Because it Works!
If you’ve heard of lymphatic massage before, then you’re already well ahead of the curve! But if you haven’t, I am so excited to introduce you to a method I completely swear…
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How to Choose Non-Toxic Feminine Hygiene Products
Not long ago I wrote an article on toxins in clothing and fabrics, and it really got me thinking: what about the products I use in one of the most sensitive parts…
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A day of sweetness
Hello to all my sweet followers! Are you getting in the Valentine’s spirit? I sure am. I love Valentine’s Day. Not just for all the red hearts, pink flowers, and romance but…
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Winter Skin Care – Honey Masks
Happy New Year my friends and followers! I hope you all had a joyful holiday season spending time with friends, family and loved ones. While my holiday was joyful, it was also…
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Self-care Tips for Winter
We’ve all heard of the winter blues, and even though I love a great azure ensemble in December, I also know it can be a difficult season for positive mental health. I…
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The Ungift, Gift Guide For the Upcoming Holiday
This last year (or more) has tested us in so many ways and I have decided to take it easy on myself this holiday season – ditching the wrapping paper and the…
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Stocking up for winter on a budget!
Is it really November already? Before we know it, we will be knee deep in holiday madness. I typically take this “calm before the storm”, in early November time to get my…
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Should I Eat More Rice? Arsenic Levels in Rice
Rice is often marketed as an easy, accessible, and entirely healthy addition to a variety of meals, particularly for those who suffer with celiac disease, or even gluten intolerance. Yet there is…
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How to build a better salad
Aside from outfits, one other thing I am definitely great at building are fabulous salads! I eat salad almost every day especially in summers! love everything about salad from the bright colors…
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How Can Virtual Health Care Help Me Manage my Chronic Illness?
Most days I would give so much in exchange for more pain-free moments with the people I love. Really, those people are who make every day less and less about my illness,…
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Your Journey to a Toxin Free Home – Part 2
I have heard from so many of you after posting Part 1, and am thrilled at the positive feedback and progress you are all making on your journey to a toxin free…
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How to Avoid Toxins in Clothing.
The clothes we wear every day can cause of a variety of health detriments, from skin irritation to cancer formation. How can the average consumer avoid buying or wearing clothes that contain…
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Start your journey to a toxin free home – Part 1
Our homes are our sanctuary. The place to rest, recharge, nurture our families and souls. While I love to travel and experience the world, I am the most content at home –…
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Gardening 101
I am obsessed with my garden. Seriously. It brings me such joy to watch a tiny little seed turn into nourishment – nourishment for my body and my soul. I encourage everyone…
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Sprouting Nutrient-Rich Seeds
If you have been following me for a bit, you know I love a good soak in the tub. I love rose petals and Epsom salts – essential oils and candles. One…
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No bathing suit required!
Detox baths are a favorite part of my beauty and health routine, and I want to share why! My nightly ritual includes a detox bath to help me let go of the…
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Celebrating Mom
Mother’s Day is a wonderful way to mark the incredible women in our lives that shape and influence not just “us” and “me”, but our communities and society. There are many different…
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H20 at Home: Water Filtration that Works for You
As we move into an era that takes pride in sustainability and waste reduction, and as I myself continue to cultivate a home environment that supports the health and welfare of my…
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Body of Water: How Water Filtration Can Benefit Your Health Today
When discussing health, it’s easy to get caught up in talk of diet, exercise and supplements. It is easy to forget about the ubiquitous thing that drives the totality of our health:…
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Healthy Drinks: A Cup of Green Tea a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Did you know that in the United States, the average person drinks about 155 cups of tea each year? That’s almost one cup every two or so days! And with so many…
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My latest obsession: Acai Bowls
Good morning friends and followers! I am thrilled to share with you my sure-fire way to guarantee a good morning – my favorite breakfast – Açai bowls. Actually, it is a sure…
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Healthy with a touch of sweet!
Manuka Honey and How It’s Good for You When I think of honey, I always associate it with warmth, home, and health. From a young age, the idea of honey as being…
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I am nuts about nuts!
Let’s get nutty – nut milks are easy, versatile and nutritious! I am thrilled that nut milks are getting their “moment”! I have been dairy free for years and am an absolute…
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Put a ring on it
If you are like me and think that health wearables are unsightly, bulky, and fixated on steps, steps, steps – keep reading, this post is just for you. I found an absolute…
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Joy of Juice
You guys know I love my greens – malachite, emerald, bamboo… I could go on and on. But my favorite greens come in the form of healthy juices loaded with vitamins, minerals…
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Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum
I am extreme when it comes to products I put in and on my body. Products must be free of chemicals, dyes, fillers, perfume and be as pure and potent as possible. …
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Chakra Meditation, Mindfulness, and All the Colors of the Rainbow
Through my daily relationship with color (through fashion), I have found a unqiue path to chakra meditation, and since, restoration in both spirit and body. It has been a long time since…
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Detox Bath
Detox baths are an integral part of my beauty and health routine. My daily ritual includes a detox bath to help me let go of the day, focus on self-care and prepare for the day or night.
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