When it’s time to go back to school, every parent is doing their best to make sure their children are prepared for success. As the parent of a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, I know too well the complex emotions that accompany the start of the school year for those one-in-five parents whose child had a learning disorder. My sweet child is so intelligent, but really struggles to find the focus and attention needed to pay attention in class and successfully complete homework every day. As we have walked through his educational journey, I've done hours of research and used plenty of trial-and-error in finding the keys to his academic success. Once we discovered this regimen, we shared it...
Lemongrass is a beautifully fragrant herb that is commonly used to add a subtle citrus flavor to Asian cuisine. As an herb, Lemongrass has been used for centuries in ayurvedic medicine to treat illness, fevers and to boost immune system function. As an essential oil, Lemongrass has many beneficial uses that might surprise you! This blog post contains some of the most common benefits of lemongrass essential oil and some recipes for using this bright oil in your home. NATURAL DEODORIZER: Lemongrass oil can be used in homemade deodorants, room sprays and household cleaners to leave you and your home smelling delightfully fresh. SKIN HEALTH: Lemongrass oil can be used as an effective cleanser for all skin types; its antiseptic and astringent properties can balance issues with...
Spring has sprung, and as you wander around your neighborhood, you may notice the sunny, bright, cheerful faces of dandelion flowers popping up in lawns and yards everywhere. Many consider dandelion to be a weed, but we think that Ralph Waldo Emerson said it best- "What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have never been discovered". We invite you to discover the many virtues of dandelion before you write it off as a weed. Dandelion is a common, subtle, healing plant used medicinally for centuries on nearly every continent of the world. It is most commonly used as a digestive tonic, edible food, and in herbal wines and beers. The root is a favorite amongst traditional herbalists as a support for the liver, kidneys, spleen, and...
Happy solstice! If the short, dark days of winter have got you down, be of good cheer, because now the days will be getting incrementally longer and sunnier! Because sunlight is so essential to both mental and physical health, we thought today would be a great day to discuss Vitamin D! Vitamin D is sometimes called the "sunshine vitamin", because our bodies produce it when our skin is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in very few foods. Some of the many important functions of Vitamin D in the human body include: What a powerhouse! Vitamin D is fundamental in facilitating intestinal absorption of many essential minerals, including calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate, and zinc. It is also...
So you've tried all of the tips for combating depression naturally from our first blog post, but you're still struggling... now what? We have found these supplements to be incredibly beneficial at treating depression symptoms in our clients without the negative side effects associated with pharmaceutical anti-depressants. B VITAMINS Vitamin B-12 and other B vitamins play a role in producing brain chemicals that affect mood and other brain functions. Low levels of B-12 and other B vitamins such as vitamin B-6 and folate may be linked to depression. We recommend the methylated form of these vitamins, and the difference between methylated vitamins and non-methylated vitamins is a whole blog post in itself... lets just say that most human beings don't have the ability to...
