As someone who lives with a few different chronic illnesses, inflammation is not a new concept to me. Having Lyme disease means I often have inflammation in my body, and while I do a few things to keep the levels at bay, I recently found out my body is beyond inflamed, which is not exactly … More Inflammation in the body? Read this
Yesterday’s post introduced the topic of red light therapy, otherwise known as RLT, providing some background information about the concept and some of its benefits. RLT has become more popular in the wellness community in the past few years, which is wonderful, but I do think it is something that could benefit a significant number … More Should you try red light therapy? (part two)
I wouldn’t say red light therapy, as a concept, is a new one. But, within the past few years, it has certainly gained popularity based on my own observations, and I am pleased to see its growth, because it really is a wonderful thing. I wasn’t overly savvy with red light therapy prior to using … More Should you try red light therapy? (part one)
Cinnamon is a spice I sincerely wish I could use more of when cooking. I love it, and I’ve been a fan for as long as I can remember; there may have been a brief period when I was a child during which I despised cinnamon, but that may have been the result of confusing … More How beneficial is cinnamon?
Pain is arguably something we all inevitably experience at some point or another. It seems to be a component of life itself; unless you have some sort of genetic condition in which you’re immune to pain, we are all prone to meeting it. Obviously, being in pain is not something most of us desire, unless … More What’s your go-to pain relief?
I haven’t exactly kept the fact that I have Lyme disease a secret here on my blog, but in case you’re new or unfamiliar with me, I have Lyme disease. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s proceed, shall we? I was diagnosed with Lyme disease in the Spring of 2021. It’s … More Let’s talk Lyme logic
Coffee is something that has had tremendous relevance and importance to me for a while now. When I was younger, I despised coffee. I can recall trying a sip of my dad’s black coffee when I was in my early teenage years and never wanting to have that awful, bitter taste in my mouth again; … More Get your coffee on
Yesterday’s post discussing ginseng hopefully provided anyone who read it with a firmer understanding of how exactly it is produced. I didn’t mention each and every step involved in the complete process of growing ginseng, from start to finish, but I did provide you with the gist of the method. For today’s post, I thought … More What health benefits does ginseng offer?
In case you’re new to my blog, I have Lyme disease. I realize that sentence is rather blunt, but I tell it like it is, my friends. If you’ve been following my blog to any extent, regardless of consistency, you’re probably aware I have Lyme disease because I write about it here and there. You … More Lyme flare-ups: a how-to guide
By absolutely no means do I consider myself a doctor, nor a healthcare expert for that matter. I firmly believe, though, that a hell of a lot more of us would benefit from learning some basics regarding medicine, healthcare and naturopathy, hence why I often write about topics related to these concepts. In regard to … More Should you be taking magnesium?
As I’ve made mention of numerous times here on my blog in the past, I have a lot of digestive issues. I’ve endured just about every test and procedure under the sun to try and figure out what exactly is causing my guts to hate me, and so far, I haven’t had much luck. I … More Bone broth: worthy of the hype?
It sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? The idea of wine having health benefits? Believe it or not, I have some good news for all of you wine connoisseurs; wine, in moderation, can be a healthy choice. And, if you’re questioning the validity of this statement, an article from Healthline provides some facts … More Can drinking wine be healthy?
When many of us contemplate the concept of cannabis use, health and wellness may not be the first thing that comes to mind. In fact, I would argue that many people associate cannabis with laziness and poor health, when in actuality, this simply is not the case. As stated in an article originally published at … More Can CBD contribute to a healthier lifestyle?
This is nuts, ladies and gentlemen. Findings from a recent epidemiological study suggest that “consuming walnuts may be associated with a lower prevalence and frequency of depression symptoms among American adults,” said a Eurekalert release, originally from Edelman Seattle. Researchers involved with this study assessed participants for depression. They discovered that “depression scores were 26 … More Can walnuts help with depression?
A colleague of mine is an absolute wizard when it comes to essential oils. She knows the benefits of just about every type of essential oil, for example, what to use them for or what not to use them for, and she actually makes bracelets infused with a variety of essential oils. Check out her … More Peppermint Essential Oil Vs. Inflammation
I have heard on more than one occasion that the relationship between your gut and your skin is more significant than you might believe. I decided to do some research on the topic to learn more, and in doing so I came across some valuable information I thought I would share here on my blog. … More The Connection Between Your Skin and Your Gut
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