This article was originally published January 2014 and updated with current links. Seasonal changes are the perfect time to re-evaluate our habits and lifestyle so we can make changes for the better. What we all hope for is to develop healthy habits are so regular they become second nature, right? Habits that are such a […]
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10 Benefits of Stretching, Yoga & Pilates
American culture has been slow to adopt Eastern practices in health, wellness and life perspectives but the trends are shifting as we see tangible research to the benefits of exercises such as yoga, tai chi and martial arts. We cannot deny our culture thrives on research, statistics and data that can prove results, but are […]
10 Simple Mood Boosters
I had another article planned for this week, but decided this morning I needed to post this one. I’m taking a detour lead by faith …. It’s been a heavy week; conversations of divorce, teen suicide and a close friend on life support. I decided to post this article to honor those in my […]
Deck the Halls with Peace & Calming
SIMPLE STEPS TO KEEP THE CALM THIS SEASON Ready to have a Merry Little Christmas? Or does the month of December set your mind spinning with To do lists, gifts to buy or thoughts of added stress? Here are some practical steps you can take to help your body manage the stress of the holidays, […]
Discovering Peace In The Midst Of A Chaotic Schedule
Are you stretched? Financially, emotionally, physically, professionally? Some simple choices in your lifestyle can be all the difference in whether you keep it all together or have a meltdown. You can discover peace in just a few minutes with some simple exercises. Women wear a lot of hats: Mother, sister, daughter, wife, home financial advisor, […]
9 Simple Ways to Avoid Stressing Your Immune System
This information is for educational purposes only and not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. If you need medical care, see a doctor. There are three basic elements to healthy immune function Control inflammation (best done under the care of a medical doctor) Keep the immune system running at it’s best Boost your […]
12 Quotes to Inspire Change
Change is not always easy. I have become more accepting of it over the years, but preparing for the relaunch of PHB in the last few weeks has reminded me again of how hard it can be. Some things are easy. I love striving to live a more pure, organic and green lifestyle and I […]
Calming Essential Oils Like Lemon Balm and Melissa
There are thousands of articles researching the benefits of therapeutic grade essential oils. Melissa officinalis is no exception. This rare oil is highly beneficial and has been found effective in research involving Alzheimer’s patients, children with nervous dyskoimesis (trouble falling asleep), and stressed adults. Emotional stress can impact our body’s immune system. When you drink […]
Natural Living Bootcamp for Moms: 8 Ways To Manage Stress
Natural Living Bootcamp involves quick, easy to implement ways to help you live a life with less toxins. Did you ever think of STRESS as a toxin? The CDC actually found that stress can affect us on a physiological level, our heart rate, even our hormones. If we don’t manage the stress short term, it […]
Essential Oils for Tension Headaches
In our family we have chosen to try these drug-free options for headache relief, simply because I’d rather save harsh drugs like ibuprofen as a last resort to pain relief. We have managed headaches and many other aches and pains with essential oils and avoided potential kidney and liver damage from overuse of questionable ingredients in […]
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