The Counterintuitive Way I Lost Weight By Eating More
If you’re like most people, the idea of losing weight often brings up thoughts of cutting calories and eating less. It’s almost second nature, right? You eat less, you burn more, and voilà—you shed the pounds. But what if I…
How to Make Homemade Black Drawing Salve
I first heard about DIY black drawing salve as a natural remedy when visiting a local Amish community to pick up produce and eggs. One of the farmer’s sons was applying what looked like tar to his arm after getting…
Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe
Fermenting is an age-old way of preserving foods and increasing their nutritional value. Turning a few pounds of cabbage into sauerkraut is one of the easiest fermented foods to master. We love it as a side dish, on top of…
How Circadian Alignment Can Transform Your Health
Today I’m excited to dive into the topic of circadian alignment, including circadian fasting and using light, food, and sleep as major circadian signaling cues. I got the idea from a recent (and controversial!) social media post. “Underrated health tip,…
Benefits of Vinegar Baths
Many types of baths are great for detox and relaxation. One of the simplest ones though is a DIY apple cider vinegar bath. They’re great for skincare and with just one ingredient, couldn’t be easier! I’m not a fan of…
Sweet Asian Salad Dressing Recipe
In my younger years, I loved Chinese food (especially of the PF Chang variety) and ate it often. I cringe to think how much MSG, high fructose corn syrup, and other terrible ingredients I ate back then. Asian salad dressing…
Valentine’s Day Gifts Ideas
I know I might sound unromantic, but something in me rebels against commercialized holidays (like Valentine’s Day). You won’t find me buying heart-shaped boxes of candy or flowers that will die in a couple of days. But I do have…
Hibiscus Rose Herbal Marshmallows
Marshmallows are always a big hit in our household. Years ago I created my basic marshmallow recipe (with optional probiotics!) and I’ve done a few spin-offs from there. This rose marshmallow version features heart-supportive herbs, like roses and hibiscus petals,…
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Once upon a time, I invested in a cottage cheese brand because it was delicious and reminded me of my childhood. I’m still grateful to this day that I did because I love it and it’s encouraged me to use…
My 2025 Wellness Trend Predictions
It seems like with each year and generation new trends come rolling around. Often they’re just a rehash of old trends (nothing new under the sun…). In today’s post, I’m covering which health trends I’m predicting for 2025, if they’re…