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Back in the day, if you wanted to exfoliate in the shower or bath, our great-grandparents, simply, whipped up a batch of some homemade concoction. If their child had a stuffy nose, they may have given them a steam bath or some homemade tea. 

If you needed something, you got to work and you made it. There was no “organic” label and you didn’t have to worry too much about the ingredients of the product. Most things were already natural. 

There’s a lot of good that has come from being able to quickly order the products that we need. It has definitely made our life easier. But are we healthier? 

On my podcast this past week, I discussed how ten years ago I was a new pregnant woman who now had someone in my body that I had to care for. This caused me to question some of the ingredients in my body care products that I was using. I discovered that some of the ingredients were known hormone disruptors, carcinogens, and harmful to my unborn baby. 

I’m extreme in every sense of the way, so what did I do? I tossed them all in the trash and haven’t looked back. Not only have I become healthier making some of the expensive, organic, herbal remedies and beauty products that I used to buy at the store, but I have saved a ton of money! 

The Problem Today 

The problem today is that we think it’s hard to transition to a more healthier lifestyle. We think it’s difficult to make our own body creams. We think it’s easier to just go to the grocery store and buy some cough syrup. And in some cases, I won’t lie, it is. However, I’m not willing to sacrifice my health for a simple and fast solution that doesn’t reach to the root of my issue, and only treats the symptoms. 

That’s why I have written my latest e-book: The Home Apothecary: Home Crafted Recipes Using Herbs and Essential Oils!!! My new book is on sale for an introductory price of 25% off for just a few days. 

Detox Your Home, Health, & Lifestyle 

This 82-page e-book is written for you if you are starting to recognize the danger of body products, cleaning products and, ultimately, conventional remedies. It’s also for you if you need a way to start transitioning their family over to more unconventional wellness alternatives. 

Not only will you get back your health, you’ll discover some core ways to incorporate herbs and essential oils into your everyday life; through cooking, cleaning, first aid remedies, and beauty recipes. 

If you have a desire to live a natural, toxic-free, simplified life — and to reclaim your health on your terms — then The Home Apothecary is the guidebook to help you. 

This book is written for you if you…

• Are fed up with their healthcare options and need to take their health into their own hands (but aren’t sure how to do that). 
• Can’t easily find the solutions that you are looking for online. You are confused by all the information on herbs and essential oils. 
• Have little time to tackle big recipes that are too difficult to make and have too many ingredients. 
• Feel embarrassed by some of the products that you use. 
• Would like to change your priorities and learn to step away from some conventional, over-the-counter remedies you are currently using. 
• Tired of wasting so much money on “organic” or “natural” products. 
• Simply desire a more natural, simplified lifestyle. 

Unlike physical dirt that you can see, toxins lurk behind-the-scenes. You know it’s there in the shadows, and you know it’s in some of the ingredients you are using on your family. You forget about it because it’s not hurting you now. 

All this “natural” talk is so overwhelming and you’ve just quit before you even got started. That’s why I’ve created a “bite-size” guidebook that will help you clear the conventional clutter and give you ideas and recipes to craft some simple and homemade products for your home. 

Please don’t allow natural living to overwhelm you or make your life more complicated and stressed. It’s really easier thank you think to tackle this problem and reclaim your health, time, energy, and sanity. With just one recipe a week (or a day), you’ll have control over your health in just a few weeks. Take action today and make it happen! 

Purchase The Home Apothecary TODAY for 25% off! 

I’m on a mission to help other women see how simple and easy it is to make more natural swaps in their health and their home, especially when it comes to supporting their hormones naturally. 

As women, we are faced with countless endocrine (hormone-disruptors) disruptors on a day-to-day basis. Endocrine disruptors are human-made chemicals in the environment that interfere with the development and function of all body systems in animals and humans. These endocrine disruptors bind to our hormone receptor sites, triggering a body-wide hormonal influence. Some of them inhibit our natural hormones, thyroid hormones and progesterone. In addition, these chemicals can affect the production , elimination and metabolism of our internal (endogenous) hormones. 

Here are some of the most common endocrine disruptors that we face today: 

• Home and garden insecticides 
• Heavy metals 
• BPA found in plastic bottles and food storage containers 
• Chemical and pesticide residue in the food we eat 
• The water we drink and bathe in 
• The air we breath 
• Conventional body and cleaning products 

Here’s the good news. We do have some control over reducing exposure to these toxins.

Here are some simple strategies for avoiding endocrine disruptors: 

• Avoid plastic water bottles and use glass and stainless steel instead.
• Use natural cookware like stainless steel, glass and cast iron. Avoid nonstick cookware. 
• Use natural cleaning and body care products. 
• Buy or grow food organically. If finances are an issues, focus on organic meat and dairy and the dirty dozen produce list. 

How can we support the elimination of endocrine disruptors? 

1. For most women, fasting or doing a cleanse is a great place to start (especially if you are considering motherhood). You will have to do some personal research on what cleanse you want to do. Choose one that is whole food based and one that doesn’t limit your intake of healthy fats and unprocessed (un-juiced) vegetables. 
2. You can call on herbs and essential oils to support your hormones naturally and, also, to encourage the elimination of endocrine disruptors.

Some of my favorite herbs and oils that I use to keep my hormones in check are: 

• Adaptogens herbs like tulsi “holy basil” and astragalus (to help body resist stressors of all kind)
• Red Raspberry Leaf tea (a nutritive uterine tonic both in pregnancy or outside)
• Lavender (for hormone stress and sleep issues) 
• Peppermint (for hot flashes and fatigue) 
• Frankincense (for increasing natural progesterone and helping with focus) 
• Lemon (to control toxicity and assist with detoxification 
• Passion blend (to aid with fatigue and libido) 
• Whisper blend (to decrease adrenaline, reduce stress, and boost libido) 

So, in honor of the Essential Oil Hormone Summit, which takes place this month on October 22-26 (it’s free to register), I’m going to give away every, single one of these products that you can use to support your hormones AND a pre-release copy of “The Essential Oil Hormone Solution: Reset Your Hormones in 14 Days with the Power of Essential Oils” by Dr. Mariza Snyder!

Giveaway runs through 11:59pm EST on October 28, 2018 and is only open to US & Canadian residents. Winner will be announced on this blog post on October 28th and an upcoming newsletter. 

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Disclaimer: The content on this website is for educational purposes only. Although I try my best to provide useful and accurate information, you are responsible to research and verify information before relying on it. I am a trained herbalist and not a licensed or registered healthcare provider. I cannot diagnose health conditions. The information on this website is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbal medicine, especially if you have a healthcare concern or are pregnant or nursing. 

The more women I talk to, the more I realize what an epidemic we have with adrenal fatigue. This issue reads havoc on so many other parts of our body including our immune system, our ability to maintain a healthy weight, our digestive system, our ability to get restful sleep, and stress. 

There are some simple changes we can make to fix our adrenals. Our adrenals produce cortisol which are responsible for our flight or fight response. Too often, when suffering from adrenal fatigue, we live in a state of “fight or flight”. This response in good in situations where we need it, but to live in a constant state causes incredible stress on our bodies. 

Some of the symptoms of adrenal fatigue are: 

• constant cravings for sugar or carbs
• inability to get through your day without a stimulant like coffee or sugar 
• unable to get a restful night sleep 
• craving for salty foods 
• low energy 
• low libido 
• weight gain 

In today’s video, I share a holistic protocol from recovering from adrenal fatigue. I, highly, recommend a Paleo-Primal based diet. Nutrition is foundational to supporting your body and if you need help in this area, then check out these meal plans which can help take the stress out of planning what to eat. Steer clear of sugar and gluten when you are suffering from adrenal fatigue…they only make you feel worse. 

In the video below I mention using essential oils, magnesium, methylated vitamin B, adaptogenic herbs like ashwaganda and maca, and using blue blocker glasses if you watch TV or surf the internet at night. 

I, also, mention a free Essential Oil Hormone Summit that is coming up on October 22-26, 2018. Make sure you register for this online summit to get access to over 25 experts who will share their tips for combating issues with your hormones and adrenals. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. 

You can watch the complete holistic adrenal fatigue protocol below: