Stress is an ever-present companion in our lives these days. When we experience a stress in our lives, our adrenal glands respond by releasing cortisol. This hormone is what fuels the body with a burst of energy our body needs to deal with stressful situations. In an ideal world, this burst of cortisol would be […]
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Balsam Fir Sugar Scrub Recipe
Growing up in the mountains of San Diego makes me miss the smell of resinous and uplifting confers. The scent of sun warmed pine sap, needles, and bark has always reminded me of home and the coming winter months. It fills me with positive emotions, an uplifted mood, boosted energy, and a sense of feeling […]
Essential Oils for Back to School – For Moms too!
There’s just a few weeks left before school starts again. Where did the summer go I ask you!? It seems like school only just ended amiright? It’s that time of year to squeeze in last minute family vacations and you guessed it, the dreaded back to school shopping spree. Now, I don’t have children of […]
All Natural Bath Bomb Recipe
I’m the type of person who really enjoys a long languorous soak in the tub a few nights a week. It allows me to relax, ease tension and stress, and just let go of negativity as a whole. I do this by adding tons of natural bubble bath, essential oils, and lately, homemade all natural […]
Blissful Body Oil Recipe
Stress has a sneaky way of working itself into our everyday lives. I think in a lot of cases; we don’t even realize how deeply rooted stress has become. You don’t know how much better you can feel because you’ve never felt anything beyond the normal daily grind. You don’t even realize you may be […]
How to Make a Parasympathetic Roll-on Blend for Stress Free Eating
If you’ve ever had to cram in a whole meal within a 30-minute lunch break, then you know how it feels to eat under stress. Before I quit my day job I used to do this 5 days a week. Stuff down a snack, check my text messages, and use the restroom in under 15 […]