spring clean your sinuses

Let’s face it, the allure of spring cleaning has likely faded in your household. Spice cabinets organized, old clothes purged, but there is still one place you likely haven’t touched yet. Your sinuses. Sounds bizarre, but honestly, they are your first line defense to immunity. Every breath you take, your little nose fibers are doing…

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aloe vera

Aloe vera is antiviral, antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-parasitic. It is truly a miracle immune booster! Aloe has been touted as a miracle plant for centuries, thanks to its active vitamins, minerals, enzymes, lignin, amino acids and unique sugars, like mannose. It’s known to accelerate healing in the body – from topical wounds to internal gut…

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legs up on the wall benefits

This one simple, passive stretch brings all sorts of health benefits. Better yet, you can do this anywhere in your house, with on equipment needed, even during daily household chaos or while you’re watching TV. Legs up on the Wall Benefits Improves circulation – elevating the legs promotes drainage from excess fluid build-up and assists…

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mantra for immunity

Repeat after me… Mantras, affirmations, whatever you may call these sayings, they are indeed powerful! As I mentioned in a previous post on mindset, the body follows where the mind leads. These uncertain times provide a great opportunity for us to remember this. And to consider adopting a simple way to remember this specific mantra…

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drink warm lemon water

This immunity booster is a simple way to kick start your day. Lemons deliver a powerful punch of vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium – all three are important for warding off illness. Lemons can also: Natural cleanse the liver – buh-bye toxins! Aid in digestion – a flush for your GI tract plus a little…

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Health Hacks to Boost Your Immunity

Let’s face it, we’re all a little distracted now. I thought it might help to revisit a few prior posts related to immunity boosting and overall healthy living! Stay safe & healthy everyone. And remember – Mindset Matters!   Health Hack #16: Black Cumin Seed Oil for Immunity [a super food that packs a powerful…

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healthy kid snacks

Many of you have reached out asking for advice on the kiddos. What do you feed them when their appetites are more skewed towards chicken nuggets and treats? I hear you! Every parent needs to take their own approach on how to introduce new foods, make food swaps and ensure their child is both healthy…

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amla berry

I’ve discovered so many powerful plants and this one just makes me smile. The Amla berry is also known by different names – amalaka and the Indian Gooseberry. It’s hard to find but has been used for centuries in Indian Ayurvedic medicine. Everyone from India knows about Amla, but how many of us do?? The…

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Purify Your Drinking Water

I can’t say enough about purifying your drinking water, especially since we’re consuming so much of it and need it daily to stay healthy. But what’s actually in our tap water??? Truth is it contains chlorine, fluoride, arsenic, lead, cadmium, pharmaceuticals, heavy metals, hexavalent chromium (most of which are cancer-causing)*. YIKES! But there is hope.…

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grow your own lettuce

Anyone that has visited my house recently should be smiling at the title of this post. Indeed, I have been growing my own lettuce… indoors… for months now. And it’s so easy! I was challenged with finding a year-round, locally sourced supplier of lettuce – the one staple food I eat so much of, every…

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