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Homemade Cleaning Supplies

There is mounting scientific evidence that many of these chemicals can harm human health and are linked to a wide range of health conditions including asthma, skin conditions, headaches and migraines, multiple chemical sensitivity, cancer, neurological damage, reproductive harm such as birth defects and fertility problems, and autoimmune diseases. Though not causal, the research is sufficient to substantiate a valid concern for potential adverse health outcomes.

March 24, 2015

Magnesium and Our Internal Ocean

Our soils are depleted and our increased intake of mineral-depleted water, birth control, diuretic drugs and habitual consumption of alcohol, caffeine, and excess sugar have led to widespread magnesium deficiency. Deficiency is more likely in those who eat a processed-food diet, as well as for people who cook (particularly boil) all foods.

February 12, 2015

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Herbs in Hospice: Easing the End of Life Transition with Plant Medicine

In the modern world, our cultural relationship with dying and the transition into a new life cycle has increasingly become a sterilized and hidden-away process. This class is intended to open up a conversation and empower individuals to become more present and involved throughout the dying process of our loved ones.

January 8, 2015

Chemical Awareness in Beauty Products

I threw out hundreds of dollars’ worth of body products when I was initially introduced to this information, but even upon restocking my supplies from the “natural” section in the grocery store, I was shocked to find many of the same ingredients in even those products! So, what is the best way to stay clear of these harmful ingredients?

December 17, 2014

Get Messy with Mud: Caring for Soft-Tissue Injuries

by Gretchen Popp In many parts of the world, and in some luxury spas, people use mud as a way to cleanse the skin and

October 28, 2014

Make Your Own Sauerkraut!

You need not be a stellar cook or a “foodie” to try your hand at fermentation—all you need is a knife, cabbage, sea salt, and a glass jar or ceramic crock to stuff it in. Trust me, I’m a serious sauerkraut novice, and through experience I’ve realized that making this stuff is not as difficult or complex as our minds make it out to be.

April 1, 2014