by Petra N. | Mar 15, 2025 | Featured blog post, Lifestyle
You’ve probably heard about oil pulling and you may have even tried it. I typically hear people say that they hold coconut oil in their mouths for up to 5 minutes or just gargle with it a few times, then spit it out. Is this how oil pulling really works? Not according...
by Petra N. | Jul 24, 2024 | Featured blog post, Lifestyle
It’s not a joke—it’s more. Yes, there are things that can be contagious and are good for you. What are they? Laughter Whether it’s a joke that cracks you up or a situation that makes you giggle, laughter is good for you. There is a reason why they say that laughter is...
by Petra N. | Apr 13, 2024 | Featured blog post, Lifestyle
Mastering the art of kindness towards ourselves is a journey. Our own expectations of ourselves and the expectations we believe others have of us cause us to be hard on ourselves. We want to achieve, want to prove things, and we become our own worst critics. So, we...
by Petra N. | Jan 20, 2024 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
Although the holidays are in the review mirror, there are spices from the festive season that serve us well during the entire year. One such spice is cinnamon. Before we dive into 11 health benefits of cinnamon and the reasons for loving this aromatic kitchen herb...
by Janis B. | Dec 8, 2023 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
“Give me a word, any word, and I’ll show you that the root of that word is Greek.” Sounds familiar? In this case, the famous line from My Big Fat Greek Wedding is actually true. The name, chamomile, comes from the Greek words Chemo and Melos, meaning “ground apple”...
