Herbs
Supplement Safety: 3 Ingredients to Avoid
Do you take vitamins? Would it surprise you to know that a whopping 89% of Americans take vitamins? Until recently, there has been a lack of acceptance in the medical community of nutritional supplements. And yet, despite that, the popularity of vitamins continues to grow every decade. And for good reason. Vitamins are essential to…
Read MoreTestosterone: A Decline in Hormone Levels & What You Can Do About It
Did you know that the average testosterone levels of men today are at least 17% less than two decades ago? This decline has had a negative effect on a large percentage of our male population. Why? Lifestyle habits have changed. We’ll dive into these habits a bit deeper in a moment. But, first, what is…
Read MoreGardening in Times of Unrest
Many of us have found new hobbies or interests during the quarantine. For us, we built an organic garden at our house. It kept our hands busy during a time when our minds could have wandered into a state of fear and anxiety. Nevermind the satisfaction of producing something from nothing. It provided a place…
Read MoreBreastfeeding: Tips & Tricks for Natural Lactation Support
Becoming a mama is the greatest journey of your entire life. It can be both joyous and utter chaos at the same time. And, if you choose to breastfeed your baby, it can be an even bigger emotional roller coaster. Will your baby latch? Will your milk supply be enough? What if the baby has…
Read MoreElderberry 101
If you have ever had a sniffle, sneeze, cough or any other seasonal ailment, you may have taken this magical berry. For hundreds of years, Elderberry has been used as a natural approach to treating viruses and allergies. It made waves in the early 2000s with a study that showed it outperformed Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) for…
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