Sara Beth
Earth Day is coming up and, while we focus on products that will benefit the health of your body, we’re also advocates of the health of the earth. Whether it’s through the use of wind power to produce some of the boxes for our kits or sending our monthly newsletter via email to save paper and ink, we try to take small steps each day to ensure we are a part of the solution of keeping our world clean. Take a look below for some of our favorite “green” posts and learn which foods are best to buy organic, how you can make your own cleaning solutions or insect repellents, and more! [Read more →]
Tags:Earth Day·eco·living green
Sara Beth
Do I need 8-8 oz glasses of water a day? How much water am I losing when I exercise and how do I gain it back? Am I dehydrated? Depending on your weight, amount of physical activity you complete each day, and your diet, you may need more or less than the standard recommended 8-8oz glasses of water daily. Misinformation on the importance of keeping your fluid levels balanced within the body has led to an amazingly high percentage of people who are experiencing dehydration and don’t even realize it. Are you dehydrated? Take a look. [Read more →]
Tags:dehydrated·dehydration·dehydration symptoms
Sara Beth
Are you a part of the 75% of adults who admit they don’t take the proper steps to prevent themselves from feeling stressed? I have to admit that I’m a part of this group (even with a variety of natural products to help me cope with stress). Sometimes we need reminders of how we can lift our spirits naturally and that’s what you can find here—5 easy steps to reduce stress daily. [Read more →]
Tags:natural stress relief·reduce stress·stress
Sara Beth
On the road or out to sea, there’s a variety of warm weather dangers that can be treated or prevented naturally. Take a look for more of our favorites in healthy summer tips!
Healthy Summer Tip–Nausea
Healthy Summer Tip: use orange essential oil and ginger for nausea.
You may have heard that ginger can help ease the nausea associated with pregnancy but this little culinary wonder is useful for all types of nausea. Whether you’re car sick, out on the high seas, or experiencing trouble after being an adventurous eater on vacation, ginger is a beneficial addition to your preparedness kit. Ginger tea, tincture, candies, or thin slices of raw ginger can each alleviate your nausea symptoms and help you get back to enjoying the weather and activities. Rubbing pure ginger oil on your lower abdomen and inhaling orange essential oil are also ways to achieve quick relief as is the use of an acupressure wristband that stimulates the Nei-Kuan acupressure point. [Read more →]
Tags:healthy summer tips·home remedies for nausea·nausea·summer tips
Sara Beth
If you hear someone say they are “doing a cleanse”, have you ever wondered what part of their body that would benefit? Cleanses rid the body of accumulations, intruders, toxins, and other deposits to promote healthy function of the entire system. Unfortunately there is no one product, herb, or dietary regime that will cleanse all parts of the body but there are steps you can follow to thoroughly cleanse your system. If you’re considering cleansing or detoxing your body but don’t know where to start, keep reading to learn the order to cleanse for the healthiest you possible. [Read more →]
Tags:cleansing·organ cleanse·wormwood
Sara Beth
First aid kits for cuts and bruises while being active this summer are important but have you considered a first aid kit filled with natural products for stings, rashes, sun burn, or aching muscles? Take a look at the list below to see how you can complement your first aid kit this summer with herbs, homeopathics, and essential oils.
Essential Oils for First Aid
Lavender is a diverse essential oil that is useful for assisting in sound sleep but also for bites, stings, and
Lavender is a star of a natural first aid kit.
sunburn. For the itch or stinging sensation following a bug bit, apply a drop of lavender essential oil to bring immediate relief. For sunburn, add a few drops of the oil to your favorite emollient lotion to soothe the burn and help relieve the redness. Another remedy with lavender for sunburn is to add 10 drops to 1 cup of powdered milk in a container with an air-tight lid, shake and allow to sit over-night; add this combination to a lukewarm bath for relief. For heat rash, make a fusion of aloe vera and lavender by adding 5 drops of oil to a half-ounce of aloe. This blend can be applied directly to the skin and will cool and reduce inflammation. [Read more →]
Tags:first aid·natural first aid kit
Sara Beth
There’s a price many of us pay for the beautiful buds that come with the change of season. Spring is a time of renewal, rebirth, and hay fever. Finding natural remedies that can assist in bringing nearly immediate relief are important for anyone who has ever had a sneezing fit, struggled with watery or itching eyes, and dreaded being outside because of issues with hay fever. Take a look at Hanna’s hay fever remedies below and get some relief, naturally!
Hay Fever Remedies at Home
Local honey is a great way to soothe hay fever because it is a natural antihistamine.
To decongest sinuses: squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a glass of warm water, add a little honey to taste. Sip this slowly and drink 10 glasses throughout the day. Do not drink with food.
Eat 1 teaspoon local honey sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper. Local honey has natural antihistamines that are specific to your area. [Read more →]
Tags:hay fever·home remedies·remedies for hay fever
Sara Beth
We’ve been impressed at the interest in Schizandra following Dr. Oz’s announcements of the benefits it can provide to the skin and entire body and are happy that we were able to shed some light on how that adaptogen can benefit your life. It seems so many of us are looking for natural products that will improve how we feel with an added bonus of providing a youthful glow or clearer complexion. As a continuation of our employee picks, take a look at three products our staff uses to do just that! [Read more →]
Tags:natural anti-agers·resveratrol·schizandra dr oz
Sara Beth
The tiny Schizandra berry has been a medicinal gem in Chinese medicine for over three thousand years and because of lack of transportation or access to traditional Chinese medicine, Schizandra remained a bit of a secret to the remainder of the world. Until now. Dr. Oz shared some of the amazing benefits Schizandra can provide to your body when taken daily and even touted this berry as a “miracle pill for anti-aging.” Younger skin is the tip of the iceberg for benefits to the body; want to lower stress hormones, help your body cope with fatigue, and enhance youth while extending your life? Take a look at how this is possible with Schizandra with Dr. Oz’s top three reasons to start taking this supplement now. [Read more →]
Tags:anti aging schizandra·Dr. Oz Schizandra
Sara Beth
Eating by color is a healthy way to get your recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables but also a great way to gain a greater appreciation for the positive impact they can offer. Stuck in a food rut? Only eating the foods you know you like? Take a look here to find out how eating color for health offers a variety of benefits! With spring and summer upon us there will be a greater selection of fruits and vegetables available at your local market so get ready to eat the rainbow, take a look!
Reds—Eating Color for Health
Eating color for health can introduce you to new foods like Schizandra!
The crimson color found in foods like grapes, tomatoes, chile or bell peppers, or even watermelon mean that there are several types of compounds at play for this group. Resveratrol is found in grapes and not only removes free radicals from your system as a powerful antioxidant but also may inhibit inflammation. [Read more →]
Tags:eating color in fruits and vegetables·health benefits of eating different colors
