There’s a reason essential oils have been used for centuries – there’s a lot more to them than just smelling good. what are essential oils? Essential oils are the life-blood of the plant. They carry nutrients and oxygen, while also effectively combating the damaging effects of toxins, impurities, and harmful substances. It’s extracted from plants […]
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Consider the amount of times you wash your hands in a day. If you’re practicing proper hygiene, it’s probably quite a few times. With a product being used so heavily, it’s important to consider the ingredients you’re being consistently exposed to. Many conventional hand soaps, even those that are seemingly “eco friendly” (aka Greenwashing), contain
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There’s a lot to be said about the power of the heart. Yoga that focuses on this area of the body can be both healing and empowering. Heart opening yoga invites expansion through your chest while stretching your neck, spine, and shoulders. It’s a tool for regulating emotions, enhancing feelings of confidence, and showing yourself
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Who doesn’t love starting their weekend with warm, fluffy pancakes? It’s been my Saturday morning routine for a while now that I look forward to. I started experimenting with ingredients and found myself frequently adding mango to the pancake batter. I loved how tropical and sweet it made the pancakes taste. This mango coconut pancake
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As the temperature cools down, all I can think about is fresh fallen snow, dreamy winter days, and the refreshing smell of pine trees drifting through the chilly air. During this time, you might find yourself spending more time inside. Enhance your winter season with these fresh, woodsy essential oil diffuser blends and instantly transform any
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Many everyday household products are full of chemicals that negatively impact our health (IYDKNYK). Even seemingly “clean” or “eco-friendly” brands utilize clever marketing to mislead you into believing their products are safe. The US federal government has limited regulation / safety testing requirements for air fresheners. When I first became aware of the lack of
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Hip opening yoga poses offer improved mobility and flexibility. The hips are the body’s largest joints- and there’s a lot that can be stored there. Besides physical tightness in the hips that most people experience, emotions can often be stored here as well. Healthy hips are crucial to movement throughout the entire body. Yoga is
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Solo travel is transformative. It provides an opportunity to look within yourself and become especially mindful of how you move through the world. It’s a unique experience that offers benefits similar to a moving meditation. What is Moving Meditation? A moving meditation is just that- entering a meditative state through movement. While traveling by yourself,
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What comes to your mind when you think of Valentine’s Day? Maybe it’s the earthy smell of fresh flowers. Maybe it’s the sweet smell of candy. Or maybe it’s something completely different. Now imagine putting that feeling into a scent. In this blog, I share my favorite Valentine’s Day inspired essential oil diffuser blends. Using
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Did you know that using air fresheners can be as harmful to our health as second hand smoke? Studies like this one have inspired many people to begin reducing toxins and shifting towards a more natural lifestyle. “It took decades for the workplace to acknowledge the dangers of smoking and to recognize the deadly effects of exposure
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