If you’re looking for a way to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your kids’ diet, especially if they are a picky eater, smoothies are a great way to sneak some extra nutrients in. You can add all sorts of nutritious foods to their smoothies without them ever knowing. One surprising use for banana peels […]

“The school year is really in full swing. I know this by the subject matter of a large portion of my emails and phone calls. Children are in full school mode after a long active summer. Many of them, particularly the boys, have trouble adjusting to the new schedule, new rules, and new class materials. Forgetting […]

Most people love to sleep. Most people don’t get enough sleep. Most people don’t get enough quality sleep. What a great irony, right? We are cranky when we are tired and yet we still find ways to minimize our sleep for various reasons (or other people minimize it for us; I’m looking at you, kiddos […]

In recent times, there has been an increase in thyroid disease due to its increase in prevalence. Not wanting to be on synthetic medicines for the remainder of their lives, people are beginning to look to more natural ways to treat problems with their thyroids. Our thyroid is an incredibly important organ that influences the […]

Mental illness affects many people in today’s world: many more than we realize. Mental illness is extremely complex and warrants an examination of the entire body, mind, and spirit. We’ve talked before about the importance of a properly functioning thyroid, and it comes into play in reference to mental illness. The link between mental illness […]

Superbugs are dreaded illness because of their ability to resist commonly used antibiotics. This can obviously become a major problem because 1) they are relentless and often take much time to kick, and 2) they are often contagious and spread like wildfire. So all of us should be interested in how to avoid superbugs, right? […]

Getting the proper amount and a proper quality of sleep is so important when it comes to maintaining our health. Without sleep, and good sleep, our bodies do not have the opportunity to rest and regroup, and there are a variety of other functions that simply cannot take place apart from sleep. However, although sleep […]

When your body has a balanced pH, it thrives and functions much better. When it is out of balance, diseases are able to linger and spread more effectively. This post outlines the importance of a healthy acid/alkaline balance in the body and offers various tips for achieving and maintaing this balance like eating real foods […]

In today’s fast-paced world full of distractions, tight schedules, toxins, and and “‘fake” food, our cognitive abilities are more prone to decline. Thus, we could all use a little brain-strengthening. This post from Hayley outlines seven ways to improve your memory by changing your lifestyle! “It was once believed that brain function peaked during early […]

The world of blood sugar balance involves many terms that can sometimes be confusing. In this helpful post from Lauren, the various terms associated with blood sugar are explained. She also offers 10 ways to balance blood sugar naturally! “Blood Sugar Balance in Plain English Before we get started with tips to balance your blood […]