Antioxidants! Antioxidants? Antioxidants. While the vast majority of people have heard of the word “antioxidants” and perhaps have even used it in casual conversation, how many of us really understand what antioxidants are, how they work, and why they’re important in the first place? The fact is, when a scientific term enters popular culture, its…
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Focus on not only nourishing the body but also the mind and spirit. Yes!
How To Care for Your Lymphatic System
Have you experienced weight gain, fatigue or headaches? Your lymphatic system may be the culprit! Known as the body’s sewage system, the lymphatic system is made up of a network of organs and tissues that naturally detoxify the body of harmful toxins and waste. The Lymphatic system arguably performs one the most important functions…
Inside Merkaela’s Stillness Playlist
Stillness – A Luxury In A Fast Paced World Be still, my beating heart. Stillness requires silence. To be still and look inward we have to shut off all distractions. It truly seems that today’s fast paced world keeps distancing us further from ourselves. It’s important on your journey to recognize that some distractions are…
25 Practical Uses of Essential Oils
Essential oils have been used for years as a natural alternative to pharmaceuticals and common household products. Essential oils are concentrated oils that have been extracted from plants such as flowers, seeds, and bark. Revered for their superior healing properties, they are commonly used in spas and hospitals to calm patients and treat a number of…
How to Tell Which Skin Care Products are Safe
The current amount of contradicting information about which skin care products are safe can leave you feeling overwhelmed. So, we’ve decided to provide some clarity. As you know, skin is the body’s largest and least protected organ, which is why it’s incredibly important that we learn how to take care of it early on….
The Best Moisturizing Oils for Your Skin
Since skin is considered one of the largest organs of the human body, it needs some extra care in order to remain glowing and free of blemishes or dryness. Many people choose to use moisturizers for their skin, but over time, chemically-laden ingredients can have the opposite effect—causing itchy, dry irritated skin. The best…
11 Ways to Live a Healthy Lifestyle Starting NOW!
According to a new study by “Mayo Clinic Proceedings”, only 2.7% of Americans currently live a healthy lifestyle. According to the researchers, for healthy living, one needs to incorporate at least 4 healthy habits in their routine– moderate level workout, eating healthy food, not smoking and keeping the body fat under 20 – 30 percent. The…
The Best Essential Oils for Spiritual Growth & Mental and Physical Healing
Only the best essential oils come from plants and flowers through a careful distillation process. Often, these oils come with the fragrance of the plant they’re extracted from. The aroma from these oils have beneficial healing properties to soothe physical ailments, decrease mental distress, and awaken spirituality. Essential oils are full of natural compounds. The oil can penetrate…
Why You Should Use Personal Care Products Made with Hemp Oil
From personal skin care products to emerging clinical trials, it seems like hemp oil has been gaining a lot of attention in recent years. This shouldn’t be surprising, as the incredibly useful substance and the plant it’s derived from have an astoundingly wide range of applications. In fact, there are direct mentions of the medicinal plant…
How to Effectively Practice Self-Love Starting Today!
Turns out most people are surprisingly clueless about how to effectively practice self-love. Though the vast majority of us can – at times – be self-aware, self-possessed or even a bit selfish, overall we seem to have no idea how to treat ourselves with a little love, care and compassion. This is a huge mistake…
