Healthy Living

Natural deodorants contain products that help to eliminate odors without the toxic chemicals found in regular deodorants. And while a little sweat never hurt anyone, the ingredients found in regular deodorants definitely can. Here are some of the common toxic ingredients found in regular deodorants and their potential side effects: Aluminum – Cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, … Read more

Have you ever wanted to make your own organic deodorant and ditch your dependency on store bought products that contain potentially harmful and unnatural products? Today I’m sharing my simple DIY Natural Deodorant (without baking soda) which smells great and is also amazingly effective! You can make a large batch in less than 15 minutes … Read more

Unlike other fad diets, the Ketogenic (keto) diet has been around for a significant amount of time. It is a diet in which the carbohydrates intake is replaced by fat. Thus, a low-carb-high-fat consumption. We know that carbs are essential for energizing the body to help you get through the day. In keto, the minimization … Read more

After turning 30, I noticed that my skin started to change dramatically. Fine lines and wrinkles started to appear and I noticed a loss of elasticity – the joys of getting older. Pregnancy hormones weren’t kind to me, either. My skin was dry and wrinkles started appearing under my eyes. I had red blotches on … Read more

When it comes to establishing a healthy exercise routine, one of the key factors that’ll help you achieve success is to choose something that you enjoy. There’s no point in buying an expensive gym membership if you hate the gym, because after a week, you won’t go. For all of the gym-haters, this article is … Read more

Today we’re going to talk about a topic that is seldom discussed, but critically important to have a successful day – the secrets to creating a “don’t do” list! If you’re anything like me or most of my friends, you have a to-do list that is filled with a LOT of tasks that are urgent … Read more

One of the key components of the keto diet is an extremely limited carb intake. When a large portion of your diet is carbohydrates, your body burns glucose for energy which inhibits fat loss. Conversely, when you greatly reduce your carbohydrate intake, your body burns fat for fuel and your liver creates ketones, which are … Read more

Ahh, postpartum bladder leakage (also known as urinary incontinence.) It’s something that no new mom wants to think about or deal with, but unfortunately it’s something that 60% of postpartum women suffer from. Even if your pregnancy and delivery was “uneventful” (all pregnancy’s and deliveries are obviously eventful, but I’m talking no tearing, etc.,) there’s still … Read more

The keto diet has taken the world by storm, and for good reason. I mean, who doesn’t want to eat cheese and delicious keto fat bombs every day (and lose weight doing it!) The most common reason people start a keto diet is because they want to lose weight. And while weight loss is definitely … Read more

​Tantric massage is an erotic massage practice that has grown in popularity in recent years since its invention in 1970’s California. It is based on a combination of Indian rituals, Hinduism, and Buddhism which date back to the early 5th century. Tantra teaches of the strong link between the physical and spiritual self and encourages … Read more

I don’t think there’s anybody that doesn’t want healthy glowing skin. And while there are certainly an abundance of products that can be used topically to help improve your complexion (like cold-pressed rosehip oil and organic, unrefined coconut oil,) it’s more important to be focusing on foods that are good for your skin, because beautiful skin comes … Read more

Essential oils have been used for thousands of years to help cure a variety of ailments. In recent years, essential oils have experienced a massive surge in popularity, and are commonly used to treat things like colds and congestion and promote relaxation. Essential oils, along with meditation and yoga, can also be a powerful tool … Read more

Getting in an awesome HIIT workout is probably one of the best ways to torch calories, but it’s also pretty intense. I mean, there’s a reason why it’s called “High Intensity Interval Training” right? So what about those times you just don’t have the energy to get in a workout? Or perhaps you’re just looking … Read more

You may have been told as a child that it takes fewer muscles to smile than it does to frown. Our face is made up of 43 muscles in total, and these are controlled by the seventh cranial nerve – also known as the facial nerve. Our facial muscles often mirror our inner stress and … Read more

Like any new habit, adding self-care into your life can seem hard to figure out at first. When I started trying to take better care of myself I was wondering how to manage to find the time in my day and be consistent with self care as a habit. One of the best ways to … Read more

Did you know that what you do tonight will impact how happy and successful you are tomorrow? Having a good evening “success ritual” (aka self care ritual) tonight, will set you up for success for tomorrow. There are a few essential self care rituals you should do to improve your day tomorrow. They all work together … Read more

Okay, today I’m writing about something new and different. Are you ready….AFFIRMATIONS! The way these work, is to find some privacy and read the entire page aloud. What are Affirmations? Daily affirmations are simple and positive statements that help keep your conscious and unconscious mind focused on a positive direction. They can help you make … Read more

Kombucha first originated in China more than 2000 years ago. Over the past few years, it gained recognition in the United States because of its potential health benefits and unique taste.  It is a probiotic fizzy and fermented drink. The “Hard” version has a longer and different fermentation process that results in it becoming slightly alcoholic. … Read more

I first stumbled across kefir years ago when I was visiting a friend in Latvia. She encouraged me to try this “feel good milk drink” so I took a tentative sip. I’ll admit, I was pretty taken aback at the sour flavor, but once I did some further research into the health benefits of kefir, … Read more

In recent years, the topic of a Growth Mindset has become very popular. Some say that understanding this concept is the key to success in life and being able to thrive under adversity. And the truth is, this is one of the few topics that is based on decades of academic research and is not … Read more

Self care is a very challenging topic. To be honest, self care – taking care of my emotional/mental/spiritual/physical needs – has been one of my biggest challenges. Can you relate? With the fall holidays approaching, this is a good topic to have on your radar. If you’re like most of us, your default will be … Read more