Archive | August, 2016

Back to School with Essential Oils: Immune Support

August 29, 2016 in Essential Oils 0

Yep, it’s that time again! New friends, new clothes, new subjects to study, and new…germs. Ugh. It’s that time again. While you may not be able to keep your kids from coming in contact with all sorts of who-knows-what, you CAN take preventative measures with all-natural products to help to keep them safe both in and out of the home. But there is so much more to school time than just the necessary hand-washing rituals; this is also a great time to teach your kiddos how to take care of themselves naturally and create routines to help them be the best that they can be! Be sure to follow this series on how to help your kiddos during the school year with everything from cleaning to focus to spicing up some healthy snacks!

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Use Your Garden Tomatoes In This Authentic Italian Sauce

August 18, 2016 in Recipes 0

When my husband and I went on our honeymoon in Italy, we took cooking classes and brought this recipe home with us. This is a wonderful sauce to use fresh, homegrown cherry tomatoes in, and it pairs with any pasta beautifully (stick with whole wheat!). Just grate some fresh parmesan into it at the end and presto!

Buon appetito!

Ginger Essential Oil Uses & Benefits

August 16, 2016 in Essential Oils 0

Most often associated with the under-the-weather bubbly soft drink of our youth, Ginger is a commonplace spice prized for its ability to soothe and ease digestive issues. Oh, but it is so much more! From cooking to bath products to diffusing, Ginger packs a spicy-earthy punch that will awaken your senses and motivate you to get up and go. One of the prized spices on the “spice Route” from Asia to Europe, Ginger serves as a staple in many cultures and kitchens. dōTERRA goes straight to the root for its steam distillation of the rhizome to create this essential oil in Madagascar.

Beat The Heat With This Refreshing Mexican Salad

August 11, 2016 in Recipes 0

From my co-author of The DASH Diet Cookbook cookbook, Chef Anna Zulaica: “Growing up, my mother used to make this salad for my sisters and me as a side dish to many traditional Mexican dishes. It is simple, easy to make, nutritious, and versatile.”

What to Eat to Balance Your Hormones

August 3, 2016 in Nutrition, Women’s Health, Women’s Hormones 3

It is not uncommon for women, younger and older, to experience hormone imbalance. Whether pre-menopausal, peri-menopausal, or menopausal, women have differing hormonal needs and can easily be thrown off, particularly because today’s food sources are often filled with substances that can wreak havoc on our delicately balanced endocrine systems, including meats and grains.

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