We all know plants and nature have many different uses, both in health and healing. However, did you know that certain types of plants can actually purify the air in your home? NASA did a study back in 1989...

Dogs have certainly won the hearts of humanity. Why else would we spend the money and effort we do on taking care of them? If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the last 10 years its that dogs can...

The dandelion’s peak flowering time is from late March to May, when many bees and other pollinators emerge from hibernation. Each flower consists of about 100 of the small flowers making up a composite flower head, each one packed...

A new study suggests that a week of camping outdoors can reset our biological clock, also know as the circadian clock. The circadian clock is an internal clock that alerts your body to sleep, as well as to rise...

Here it is--the ultimate minimalist life hack: Deodorant that doubles as toothpaste! Okay, it might sound crazy, but actually, you can do an awful lot of good things with baking soda and coconut oil. Once you start exploring the huge variety...

If you are a hiker you should know how important it is to stretch especially if you are hiking long distances. Adding a yoga practice before, after, or during your hike will improve both your mental and physical health,...

When I embarked on the carnivore diet I came in contact with concepts like intermittent fasting and time restricted eating. It all seemed like gibberish to me until I heard it explained and then it just made sense. It’s something...

Could the rise in nearsightedness be caused by artificial light? Recent scientific research indicates so!  The Archives of Ophthalmology published a study in 2008 that found Chinese children raised in Sydney, Australia had nearly 10 times better eyesight than Chinese...

What is "mushroom coffee", and why on Earth would anyone want to drink (what basically amounts to) fungus juice? The answers might surprise you! If you can get behind brewing kombucha (fermented tea) as a soda replacement, you'll be excited to...

For many a homesteader or gardener, weeds can be a major topic of conversation. They should be—but maybe not for the reasons you think! I’m not talking about eradication or even control of noxious or unwanted plant life. What I’m...

Essential oils have the ability to treat many problems holistically, without the harsh side effects that many prescription and over the counter drugs cause. Two similar and serious illnesses that some of these oils can help with, or in...

Lime Essential Oil Primary Benefits Supports healthy immune function* Positively affects mood with stimulating and refreshing properties Used as an aromatic, topical, and internal cleanser* Promotes emotional balance and well-being Aromatic Description Citrus, tart, sweet Collection Method Cold Pressed/Expression Plant Part Lime rind (peel) Main Constituents Limonene, β-pinene,...