The basics of oil pulling involve swishing around a vegetable sourced oil in your mouth for several minutes. The oil pulls bacteria and their toxins out from around the teeth and gums and out of the bloodstream via the mucous membranes in the mouth. This supports not only oral health but whole body health, since those harmful bacteria can travel throughout t...

Kombucha is fermented tea packed full of probiotics, beneficial enzymes, antioxidants and other health-promoting nutrients. But did you know that there are actually two styles of kombucha? One is what I like to call original style and the other is called jun style or just jun.  Read on to find the difference between the two and which one is right for you! Wh...

Have you thought about making your own kombucha? While it may seem like a daunting task to create your own fermented sweet tea, it is actually an easy process that can become a beautiful ritual much like doing your morning stretches or a weekly meditation session.  After making my own kombucha for over 10 years, I can’t imagine my life without this on-demand...

Sandwiches, pizzas, burgers, casseroles…anytime you’re eating a bite of food that contains a variety of food groups, your stomach is going to have a hard time digesting.  This can lead to bloating, weight gain, indigestion or other gut troubles.  Poorly digested food starts to ferment in your stomach and intestines, which could lead to an overgrowth of unwan...

Apple cider vinegar has so many great uses that one could almost say, "when in doubt, use ACV".  I use it daily for everything from cooking, detoxing, keeping my pets healthy to relieving skin issues and eliminating body odours.  In this article I’ll highlight the top benefits of apple cider vinegar and share with you my 5 favourite hacks for this multi-purp...

Considered to be the most well-known and most widely used essential oil, lavender’s calming properties can have a positive effect on both your mental-emotional and physical health.     Lavender essential oil at a glance Scientific name: Lavendula Angustifolia Parts used: Flowers Main properties: Sedative, antihistamine, relaxant, soothing, antibacterial, ...

Also known as malaleuca, tea tree essential oil can’t be beat for its powerful antiseptic properties. Whether you’re cleaning a wound, disinfecting a surface or maintaining healthy hair and skin, tea tree is a welcome addition to any first aid or home health kit.  Tea tree essential oil at a glance Scientific name: Melaleuca alternifolia Parts used: Leaves...