By Gillian B This is one of my go-to soups, because it offers a little bit of everything. It’s warming because of the ginger, hearty and sweet with the squash but also has a nice tropical lightness to it with the coconut milk. If you are feeling adventurous, try adding some curry spices! YUM! Here…
By Gillian B In a search to resolve some long standing structural imbalances in my body, I came across a unique bodywork technique called Rolfing. While it has a peculiar name, as a therapy it works wonders! What the heck is Rolfing? Developed by Dr. Ida Rolf, Rolfing or Structural Integration is designed to unwind…
By Gillian B As a Self-Care Teacher, I am lucky enough to have spent the past 7 years, teaching people how to upgrade their diets, mindsets and lifestyles to live a better life! I absolutely love what I do, so I wanted to summarize some of my top tips for those of you who are…
By Gillian B This pudding has superpowers! So delicious, you wouldn’t even guess that it’s made with avocado! If you are serving more people, or just really like chocolate, you can easily double the recipe! Creamy Chocolate Avocado Pudding Serves 3 Ingredients: 1 large perfectly ripe avocado ½ c unsweetened almond milk 2 T raw,…
By Gillian B Whether you are a long-time vegan or you are new to the scene, we could all use a little dinner inspiration from time to time! I wanted to collect some of the most popular cookbooks out there so you can continue to expand your mealtime horizons! Here are the top 5 must-have…
It’s widely known that pharmaceutical antibiotics and other drugs come with a long list of side effects, but many maintain the “that won’t happen to me” mentality when it comes to medicine. When you’re feeling under the weather or have an infection or another health condition that requires medication, it can be extremely difficult to…
Not only is cinnamon delicious, it’s packed full of health benefits! Cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants that protect the body from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. It helps the body fight infections and repair tissue damage due to its potent anti-inflammatory properties. Research shows that cinnamon can decrease the amount of glucose that enters…
In an age of growing technology, it’s no secret that many kids are infatuated with video games, television shows and iPads. Children are spending hours a day mindlessly staring at a screen, and notably less time playing outdoors. A survey was conducted sponsored by the Unilever laundry detergent brands OMO and Persil, that included more…
Foot pain can be a result of exercise, uncomfortable shoes or tight muscles and joints. Whether the pain is in your heel, the arch of your foot or in your toes, letting it go can cause the pain to get worse, and it can be extremely uncomfortable throughout the day. If you ever experience any…
Dr. Mary Newport has a theory that ketone bodies – which the body makes when digesting coconut oil – may be an alternative fuel for the brain. She believes that coconut oil may offer profound benefits in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. If her theory is accurate, it could be one of the greatest natural…
Jonathan Lawler was absolutely shocked when his son told him that he had a classmate that was hungry and did not have enough food at home. Lawler lives in the middle of Indiana farm country and found this unbelievable. Then he took a closer look. He realized that the area he lived in was far…
Mail carriers are an amazing group of people. That is why I always try to be kind to them. They deliver our mail everyday and rarely ever make a mistake. They are amazing! It is also well known that mailmen, and other deliverers, have to deal with troublesome animals they meet along the way. I…
