Modern/western medicine has only been around for a relatively short period of time. Yes, it is all that most of us have known, but a hundred years is a tiny fraction of the span of human history.
How did people survive without the medicines we know today?
They used what the earth provided. Plants have incredible powers to keep us healthy and give our bodies what they need to heal.
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Do you have headaches often? Or does your brain feel sluggish and "fuzzy"? Do these issues every interfere with your work or life?
Ten years ago, I averaged three headaches a week. And brain fog was so normal that I didn't even realize I had it until it went away.
The ingredients in the everyday products we use have a significant impact on our health. What we breathe in, consume, and put on our skin all makes its way into our bloodstream and is dispersed throughout our bodies. There are many ingredients linked to headaches, but I’m going to tell you about three that are easy to identify on the ingredient labels, making it simple for you to avoid them
Have you heard of ancient grains? They seem to be becoming more common, so if you've delved very deep into wheat alternatives, you've probably run across them.
Einkorn is the first ancient grain I used, and it's still the one I'm most familiar with. It's an ancient form of wheat that's been cultivated for thousands of years, and it's different from modern wheat in a couple significant ways that can impact your health – namely its chromosomes and nutrients.
Organic produce has become a hot topic as people grow more interested in eating healthier foods and avoiding toxins.
It is also a rather divisive topic. Some people claim it's the only way to go, and everything they eat must be organic. Others scoff at the idea that organic food is any healthier than conventional.
The truth is that both sides have some merit. It's not a black and white issue, and you must decide for yourself which shade of gray is most closely aligned with your needs.
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How many times each morning do you hit your snooze button? Did you know that instead of helping you get a few extra minutes of sleep, that snooze cycle most likely makes you feel MORE tired than you would have if you'd just gotten up at your first alarm? It's true!
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