Category: Self Care

What’s Wrong with Drinking Tap Water

What’s wrong with drinking tap water? There are a few major issues. Drinking enough water is a very important part of a healthy diet. Everyday the body releases 10-15 cups of water and that water needs to be replenished with clean pure drinking water. There is a growing problem of chronic dehydration today and many people do […]

6 Reasons to Drink Lemon Water in the Morning

Why should you drink lemon water in the morning? Lemons have strong antibacterial, antiviral, and immune-boosting powers and also act as a digestive aid and liver cleanser. They contain citric acid, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, pectin, and limonene that promote immunity and fight infection. Drink warm lemon water first thing in the  morning to […]

Are You Magnesium Deficient?

Most Americans today are magnesium deficient. This is mainly due to the “standard American diet,” the quality of our food sources, and inefficiencies in the GI tract. Magnesium is essential for over 300 different chemical reactions in the body, including maintaining your energy level, helping you relax, and sustaining the health of your heart and blood […]

Is a Kids Non-Toxic Mattress Worth it?

Should you buy a kids non-toxic mattress? Most naturally minded parents have at least considered purchasing a non-toxic mattress for their child. It is a topic that has become pretty well known in the last few years. The reality is, it’s a big purchase and no one wants to waste money on gimmicks or kids product trends […]

7 Signs You are Chronically Dehydrated

Most Americans are chronically dehydrated. In today’s modern busy lifestyle it’s very easy to forget simple, yet vital, habits like drinking enough water. If you drink coffee, the problem is even bigger. Caffeinated and sweetened beverages won’t help your cause, they just keep you in a constant state of dehydration. Dehydration is not just an […]

How to Make Magnesium Spray

Follow this simple recipe to make homemade magnesium oil spray with two ingredients. Magnesium deficiency effects the majority of the United States population, studies have shown 50-80% of us don’t have enough. What is the cause of this deficiency? One major factor that contributes is the degradation of our soil due to industrial farming. Our […]

A Non Toxic Pillow More Comfortable than Toxic Memory Foam

Looking for the best non toxic pillow to eliminate neck pain? Most people swear by the synthetic memory foam pillows but since you are here, you probably already know they off-gas VOCs into your home. This fact immediately crosses it off the list of options for the best non toxic pillow. In 2013, PlushBeds asked me […]

How to Use an Infrared Sauna Blanket: & Beginner Tips

An infrared sauna blanket is very easy and convenient to use. It’s a great way to begin using infrared therapy in your daily life especially if you don’t have the space in your home for a wood sauna. Infrared therapy helps with deep relaxation, better sleep, muscle recovery, and some people feel it helps them […]