Raw Almond Butter Recipe

Fact. We all live busy, sometimes hectic lives. So when I see a DIY recipe for something that I have always been able to buy pre-packaged, organic and with few ingredients, my question is “why” would I want to spend extra time making my own? We all have those thoughts (come on, admit it) now […]

Here’s a delicious and easy cucumber salsa recipe in which you can use all those healthy cucumbers and tomatoes you are growing in your backyard garden. Use with organic chips or cut-up organic veggies such as celery, carrots, etc. Great for a backyard get-together, office lunches, family reunions and summer picnics. Over the holiday season […]

Breath is life. We breathe every minute of every day. Your body instinctively knows how and when to breathe; it has done it since birth. However, we are usually unaware of it and thus take it for granted. That’s where mindful breathing comes in. Constant distractions fill our lives every day. We are continually connected […]

Yes, you read the title correctly. For many, the mention of marijuana (cannabis) conjures up pictures of the 1960’s when the nightly news flourished with pictures of Woodstock and the hippie movement known for excessive marijuana use. However, with the approval of medical marijuana in 1996 by the state of California, we have moved forward […]

Most of the time bleeding gums, typically the result of gingivitis, are simply a wake up call that we had take better care of our mouths by brushing and flossing more effectively. When we see blood in the sink while brushing or flossing, a few adjustments in our daily dental care routine are all that […]

The pros and cons about vaccinations are continually being debated. The public is told over and over by conventional medicine practitioners and the CDC as well as through the media that vaccinations are the safest and most effective answer for the elimination of certain diseases – especially childhood diseases. Parents are continually frightened into believing […]

Using safe and natural dyes for Easter eggs is, in my book, pure genius. I don’t know about you, but I’ve always been concerned about using conventional Easter Egg Dye Kits. I mean just adding more toxicity to a holiday that already reeks of excessive sugar consumption doesn’t seem like common sense. Even if you […]

With all the information about greening-up, you might wonder, “How can I create a green and healthy home without breaking the bank?” While creating a healthy and environmental-friendly home may seem a bit overwhelming and costly at first, taking it slow, one small step at a time will not only help your bank account but […]

Even the very concept of using iodine for health and wellness often takes a back seat to its use for medical considerations. However, using iodine for prevention and good health is essential for the wellness of all animal and human life. In fact, your entire body needs varying amounts of iodine. Still, your thyroid is […]

If you are like me, you don’t normally keep fresh lemons and limes on-hand because they often end up in the trash before getting used. While both of these fruits are not something that we eat whole, including lemons and limes in fresh juice, fresh salad dressings, over fresh seafood, a morning liver-detox drink or […]