Home Remedies

  With the coronavirus outbreak looming upon much of society, the idea of a mass quarantine appears to be the new reality for people. While some places have already initiated social-distancing methods to flatten the curve, other places are performing state and even country wide shutdowns. So in the case that you have to be quarantined for an extended period of time, what should you have prepared? In this post I will list some of the basic necessities you want to ensure you have stocked away. Many sources recommend having between a 14-30 day supply of food and water for...

  In the past few years it seems that the topic of essential oils have swept the nation. Growing up, I never heard much about them. Nowadays even big name brands are putting essential oils into their products. I remember buying my same ol' hand sanitizer but this time with lavender essential oils. It had such a light, aromatic fragrance! So what's the big deal with essential oils? First I'm going to talk about this new essential oils trend and how it's been shaping the way people view alternative health care. For decades people have been going to the doctor,...

  In our previous posts, we talked about the stress hormone cortisol and the negative effects that it has on our bodies. We also talked about aromatherapy and highlighted some ways to turn our environments into restful spaces in order to promote healing. So the question remains, how do we relieve stress? As mentioned in one of our earliest posts, the mind has a significant role in how we feel physically. What we think has a direct correlation to what we feel. So one of the first steps in relieving your stress is in believing that it can actually be...

  Our previous article showed various ways to organize your space so that it can be a clutter-free healing environment. In this article we will talk about how to prepare your space for relaxation sessions by making it more aesthetically pleasing. Aesthetics: primarily concerned with nature and the appreciation of beauty.  When I think of an aesthetic environment, I like to think of a spa or sauna. Picture the different aspects of a spa. Perhaps you may visualize a peaceful place with soothing music playing in the background. There may be live plants decorating the rooms and the smell of invigorating essential oils...

When it comes to de-stressing, we are going to break it down piece by piece. There are many factors that impact the way we feel. These factors can be internal as well as external. And the way we respond to these factors will determine how much stress we experience. But let's assume we are already stressed out and we just want to feel normal again. What are some practical steps to get ourselves back together? Let's start by talking about your environment.  Environment: The environment we live in can have a big influence on us physically, mentally, and emotionally. Because...