I grew up in a small southern town with lots of cousins around. My grandparents lived on a tiny farm, and my extended family would spend Sunday afternoons at their house. The men would watch football games and play cards, and the women would fix a big supper of meatloaf and potatoes while chatting about the […]
ADHD Diet: The Best Foods and Supplements for Healing
ADHD affects both adults and children. The CDC estimates that at least 11% of children today suffer from ADHD or ADD. This is often treated with medication, particularly for students who are required to sit still in a classroom. But there must be something better we can offer for those with ADHD other than an […]
5 Foods You Think Are Healthy But Aren’t
For a long time, I bought into every fad diet and nutritional advice out there. I eliminated all fat, even the good, necessary kind, from my diet in fear that it would expand my waistline. I counted calories to no avail and tried to “exercise” off my pizza slices and fried foods. This list of foods you think […]
Types of Gut Healing Diets | Which is Best for You?
There’s been a shift in mainstream health circles and experts are beginning to address the connection between our gut health and the health of our entire person. Various types of gut healing diets are rapidly emerging. People are starting to see how the food they have eaten throughout their lives truly affects every part of […]
Grain Free Waffles Recipe (Paleo, Gluten Free, GAPS-friendly)
Waffles are a most beloved weekend brunch food, but with this freezer-friendly recipe, you can have them whenever the craving strikes! These grain free waffles are light and crispy and are made with real and healthy ingredients. A Convenient Breakfast for Busy Mornings On a typical weekday, breakfast consists of eggs with veggies and sausage, […]
Homemade Bath Salts Recipe
Our modern-day schedules are fuller than ever, and most of us end each day feeling exhausted and depleted. But, knowing that stress isn’t good for our bodies or our minds, we should be on the lookout for ways to reduce stress and fatigue in our lives. In addition to deeper methods of stress reduction, simple […]
How to Actually Enjoy Exercise
It’s no secret that exercise is vital when it comes to maintaining our overall health. Working out is not only good for our bodies, but our minds and spirits as well. When we put stock into our physical fitness, we set our minds on our total health. I find that, when I take the time […]
5 Natural Remedies for Pink Eye
Ugh, pink eye. Like canker sores, pink eye makes basic daily functioning uncomfortable. For most of us, we have had to deal with pink eye at some point in our lives, either for ourselves or someone in our family. It can be painful and is highly contagious, but these natural remedies for pink eye can […]
5 Ways to Get More Done Every Day
We all want to get more done every day, right? We find ourselves wishing for more time to finish that project, more time to do laundry done, and most importantly, more time to spend with our families. I often find myself saying, “If only we had 28-hour days!” as if I wouldn’t fill those four […]
Homemade Yogurt Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
Dips are a potluck favorite and you can’t have a party without a delicious dip. There are tons of great recipe options like classic salsa, addictive guacamole, sharp potted cheddar with bacon, or flavorful satay. While these savory dips are always a hit, having a slight sweet yogurt cream cheese dip available for fruit is […]