That perfect person you just met. Your new soul mate. Instant rapport. He or she really “gets” you. Unlike anyone else you’ve ever known before. Perhaps you really have just found your new best friend forever. Or maybe your lifelong romantic partner. All of this has happened so quickly. It’s been the most exciting three

It’s really easy to make DIY all natural scouring powder with just two ingredients. Plus the essential oils of your choice, even though this is an optional addition. However, I like using essential oils because they smell so good. Also, they contain natural antibacterial agents. Adding essential oils to DIY cleaning solutions is also a

Going gluten free isn’t easy. There’s a big learning curve. But once you get past that curve, living without wheat becomes second nature. Shopping becomes much easier. Fortunately, it’s now easy to find gluten free products at the grocery store. (At one time you either had to shop at a health food store or order

Why do we find charcoal in so many natural tooth products? First, it’s believed that charcoal can white your teeth. Without bleach or other potentially toxic chemicals. Also, activated charcoal (the kind sold in health food stores) is thought to be an excellent way to remove toxins. The theory is that harmful substances bind themselves

When dealing with an entitled person, you’ll need to use the word “no.” It’s a word you’ll want to use a lot. No is a word you need to become familiar with. Because people with personality disorders have a heightened sense of entitlement. (It’s also important to note that not everyone who’s highly entitled is necessarily

Have you ever heard the term “good sleep hygiene.” What this means is that certain bedtime habits might help you sleep better. Hopefully this will reduce any anxiety you may feel about not getting a good night’s sleep. I can tell you from personal experience that worrying about insomnia is enough to keep you up

Many people eat seafood for health reasons. Fish is a good source of protein. But it contains less saturated fat than meat. Seafood also contains minerals, such as iodine and zinc. Plus, it’s loaded with essential fatty acids that may help reduce inflammation. Research has shown that people who eat fish a couple times a

Going dairy free is an option many of us have embraced. For health or for other reasons. In my case, I do it because of chronic nerve inflammation. Milk, cheese and ice cream were once among my favorite foods. But my pain had reached the point where I had trouble walking. So I very reluctantly

Is coconut oil good for you? Guess what? You’ll find widespread disagreement on this claim. Mainstream medicine generally views coconut as another source of unhealthy saturated fat, the kind that’s linked to heart disease. However, it’s not so black and white. Because the predominant kind of saturated fat found in coconut oil is what’s known