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There are so many blog posts out there talking bout how to balance hormones naturally. Most talk about maca, yoga, destressing and other vague and surface level methods. These methods can lead to further imbalances. For instance, for some women, taking maca can lead to even worse problems and imbalance! In this post I am…

Is sunscreen bad for you, your health and your hormones? In this post you are going to learn why we need the sun, what sunscreen is, the negative affects of sunscreen and what you can do instead. I have a few more posts on sunscreen you can check out here and here. Personally, I do…

What does cold therapy do? How can I try it at home, safely? Are there proven benefits of doing cold therapy? These are all wonderful questions we will cover in this post + I will teach you how to do it at home yourself and how to look for local businesses that offer it. This…

The big question, should I sleep in complete darkness? If we want to sleep well, have balanced hormones and be well we have to understand the importance of sleep. The atmosphere in which we sleep is just as important as sleep itself and in this post you will learn exactly why. The crazy thing is…

Are there really any natural alternatives to birth control? “Ashlee, I’m getting married soon and I don’t know what to do.. is there a birth control option that’s safe?” If there’s one question I’ve gotten several hundreds of times it’s this one. In this post we will talk about all the different birth controls, their…

Here’s how to meal prep ingredients instead of full-on meal prepping! I never stick with meal prep but this, I do. When Monday comes around, I’m not feeing meatloaf and instead I want a stir fry. Ya feel me? That’s why I create ingredient prep and stick with that instead. I prep main ingredients and…

If you’re sick of OTC allergy meds not working for you, I’m stoked for you to learn about the best natural antihistamine I’ve found. Whether you have congestion, sneezing, coughing or itching, you don’t have to turn to toxic pharmaceuticals with crazy side effects. I mean.. have you ever researched Zyrtec withdrawals.. it’s nuts. You…

What comes to mind when you think of how to be a conscious consumer? Stop a second and ask yourself, what are the words that pop up? Ideas? Feelings? I think supporting ocean friendly brands, voting with my dollar, understanding the supply chain and thinking of my health first. In this post we will talk…

Life in the van calls for a LOT of instant pot tomato free chili since it’s so easy and stores well! Since I tried the AIP and felt like a million bucks, I mostly stick with that lifestyle and avoid tomatoes. Make it yours but the fact that his recipe doesn’t contain tomatoes shocked my…

Looking for a natural mold killer? Look no further! This non-toxic DIY spray is a safe and effective way to kill mold in any part of your home. Best of all, I took a deep dive into the science of each oil and make sure it’s proven effective against many different spores and forms of…

In crazy times with lock-downs, stay-at-home orders and even quarantine for some, the feeling of vulnerability can really sink it. To me, it’s a blessing in disguise because it reminds me of WHY I always have healthy pantry staples prepped and ready to go for an emergency; whether that’s a winter storm or a national…

Understanding where to look for eco friendly product swaps can be a bit confusing. Especially with green washing labels like “natural”, “sustainable” and “clean” that take place in the “healthy living” world. In this post I will show you my favorite “this for that” swaps and explain WHY I chose the products I do over…