Real Wellness
Dealing with skin issues is not fun or easy, especially when it’s not always evident as to what the cause is. Hormones, inflammation, and food allergies are some of the main reasons that skin problems such as acne occur. Sugary foods and refined carbohydrates are also a leading cause, because they promote both inflammation and […]
Many of us tend to follow recipes exactly when baking, but making a few creative changes can improve our health and our goodies! One of the easiest, most inexpensive “hacks” in baking is to use jars of organic baby food. Baby food carrots, prunes, squash, bananas, pumpkin, and apples are just like applesauce and canned […]
High cholesterol is a common problem in our society. On its own, it may be benign, but high cholesterol is often found to correlate with increased risk of heart disease, clogged arteries, heart attacks and strokes. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), high cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, contributes to approximately 40 percent of heart attacks […]
Teeth whitening is big business these days, but for all the wrong reasons. While it’s perfectly reasonable to want a whiter, brighter smile, conventional treatments often only provide a temporary fix. Even worse, most common teeth whitening treatments use harsh chemicals like hydrogen peroxide to bleach the surface of your teeth… a process that also damages the […]
We just can’t stop talking about raw honey. This incredible natural remedy has so many uses, we feel like we can’t live without it! Here are 15 of the best uses for natural, unpasteurized honey. Soothes allergies One of the best ways to soothe allergies is with locally sourced, unpasteurized honey. It is said that […]
Tingling, numbness and pain in your wrist — you may have carpal tunnel syndrome. While a doctor’s diagnosis is needed to determine whether or not you have this condition, there are some natural ways to relieve the pain and inflammation of carpal tunnel syndrome that don’t involve surgery. From the old standby of alternating heat […]
If you’ve ever felt tingling, crawling or tugging sensations in your legs, seemingly for no reason at all, you might have thought you were going crazy. These feelings may keep you from sitting still or interrupt your sleep. It turns out that there’s a name for it — doctors have dubbed this mysterious occurrence, which […]
Living a healthy lifestyle isn’t always easy, and it can weigh heavily on the wallet. Organic food can cost a pretty penny and holistic healthcare models are often paid out of pocket. It’s no surprise that money can be a major source of stress. Money is a central topic in our lives. We talk about […]
It’s painful to watch loved ones suffering with chronic health problems, such as food intolerances, headaches, allergies, digestive pain and menstrual issues. We wish there was something we could do to help. Unfortunately, when we do have ideas about what may help our loved ones experience better health, they don’t want to make changes. The […]
Dried fruits and berries are a commonly known — and loved — ingredient found in most kitchens. They’re a great source of fiber and vitamins when purchased unsweetened and raw. They also make a great replacement to sugary syrups in energy bars, granola, oatmeal or quinoa porridge, and baked goods of all kinds. Along with […]
