Probiotics benefit the body far beyond digestion! The gut microbiome affects so many other aspects of health and wellness too, from heart health, inflammation, and immune function to mental health and vaginal pH (hey, ladies!). Note: This post is sponsored by Life Extension though all thoughts and opinions are of course my own. I only partner with companies whose products…
Looking for an all-natural homemade hair mask recipe to moisturize and nourish dry, damaged, or frizzy hair? This All-Natural Moisturizing DIY Hair Mask for Dry or Damaged Hair is a miracle worker AND just 3 simple ingredients! Try it and see for yourself… My friend, I have a little gift for you. The gift of naturally smooth, healthy locks that begged…
This DIY All-Natural Toning & Clarifying Foaming Facewash cleanses and keeps skin clear using just a few simple, natural ingredients! Some — like honey and tea tree oil — are tried-and-true natural remedies for acne and blemishes, making this homemade facewash recipe the perfect addition to your anti-acne and all-natural skincare routine. Let’s take a closer look… I made a lot of…
Can natural skincare be effective? Can it treat and prevent blemishes, and give you baby-bottom (well, pretty darn close!) smooth skin? Oh absolutely! Now my skin is by no means flawless (see those scrunchy eyes a.k.a. my “expression lines”?) but trust me when I tell you that it’s miles ahead of where it would be without certain elements of my…
Is “detox” real or just a buzzword? Like the words “natural,” “herbal,” and even “organic,” “detox” certainly has been used and abused by savvy marketers trying to push their newest supplement, superfood, or product. But that doesn’t take away from the fact that detoxification is a very real thing, and that certain practices and products can support this process. Newsflash:…
Making your own glass spray bottle with up-cycled materials is so easy! And a great option to store your DIY cleaning recipes with essential oils. So if you’re here right now… I’m going to assume you’re a crunchy little modern hippie like myself. You wear natural beauty and skincare products, prefer glass over plastic, and make a lot of your…
Can you indulge in your sweet tooth healthfully? These 6 healthy, all-natural sugar substitutes. Plus, learn which option didn’t make the list (spoiler: agave nectar!). Ooh baby, do I have a sweet tooth. Don’t we all? But refined sugar is considered to be as addictive as a drug, and potentially as detrimental to your health. And while there are a…
This post is sponsored by iHerb in celebration of Valentine’s Day! All thoughts and opinions are completely my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Body Unburdened and make the work I do possible! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Have you thought about that something special you’re going to do for your someone special? If that special someone…
Which is more odd? Rubbing mud or food on your face? Trick question! Because if you’ve been around these parts before (and if you truly belong in The Cool Kids Club) you know that neither is weird. Nope, not at all. Around here, we know that skincare doesn’t need to be overly complicated to give amazing results. And it especially…
Cauliflower rice, I owe you an apology. For so long, I resisted you. I thought to myself (OK and even said aloud) “It just can’t possibly replace rice. Why even try?” But oh how wrong I was. You are the perfect low-carb, grain-free conduit for sauces. You’re a great way to sneak more veggies onto plates and into bellies. You…
I’m not going to lie: this recipe was a very happy accident. Like Ross and Rachel’s baby on Friends. Or Jim and Pam’s baby on The Office. Or my husband in real life (oh, it’s no big secret!). It was born out of me putting off grocery shopping for far too long — all I had left was the food…
Big news: I have a new favorite green smoothie. And do you know what’s strange about that? It’s not my type. Yes, I have a smoothie type: creamy thanks to avocado and purple from blueberries. But no avocado or berries here… Instead, this smoothie is jam-packed with refreshing pineapple, green apple, cucumber, lime, and ginger (hence the name, Super Refreshing Green…
This DIY All-Natural Blackhead Busting Blackout Mask is the perfect natural remedy for blackheads and blemishes! Don’t be fooled by the simple ingredients — activated charcoal and bentonite clay help to keep skin clear by drawing gunk and oil from pores. Let’s take a closer look and get rid of blackheads once and for all…! Can you see me? There…
I want to make it clear that this is a pumpkin & spice exfoliating face mask recipe. Why is she telling me this? It’s in the title, duh. Yes, I know. But the recipe could also easily be called “Homemade Pumpkin and Spice Pudding” or something along those lines since all of the ingredients are Edible Sure do make for…
This recipe was developed in partnership with iHerb. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Body Unburdened and make the work I do possible! I’ve got a surprise for you… Take a bite of one of these scrumptious-looking chocolatey macaroons. They’re as delicious as they look, right!? Now what if I told you they were made with just a…
I really don’t know what came over me, but… I’ve made five different banana breads over the past two weeks. Yes, five. Thank goodness I had my husband to help me eat them all! And no, no I’m not sick of banana bread yet. *Especially* since after troubleshooting and troubleshooting (and troubleshooting some more), I’ve finally perfected my lower-carb banana…
This chicken bone broth recipe isn’t just delicious and loaded with minerals and gut-loving gelatin — it’s also incredibly simple to make! When I first learned about bone broth, I… 1) Knew I wanted this mineral-rich, gut-loving, skin-supporting, immune-boosting goodness in my life, but… 2) Was WAY too intimidated to give it a try. There was all this talk about the…
This Protein-Packed Pumpkin Pie Smoothie brings all flavor without the unhealthy blood sugar spike and crash that accompanies a slice of pie. Go on and indulge! Warm pumpkin pie fresh out of the oven with a big ol’ dollop of ice cream on top… Mmmm! Now drop it in a blender and sprinkle some healthifying fairy dust on it and BAM…
Most of us experience cravings. (An estimated 98% of women and 68% of men, actually.) And shortly after… feelings of guilt or shame for giving into them. Now I want to be clear that I’m not talking about regular ol’ hunger here — of course, when we’re truly hungry, we’re going to crave food and we certainly SHOULD eat! I’m…
This post is sponsored by iHerb, but all thoughts and opinions are of course my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Body Unburdened and make the work I do possible! It’s all in the gut. Everywhere I look, it seems like more and more science is pointing to the importance of gut health in just about all…
I spent the majority of my life suffering from digestive issues. … issues that I thought were totally normal. No, really: I literally thought that everyone was walking around politely holding in their gas even though it sent shooting pains through their stomach, that everyone went days and days without going #2, that everyone would suddenly break out into sweats…
This post is sponsored by So Delicious Dairy Free. I LOVE their coconut milk products and am so excited to be partnering to bring you this recipe. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Body Unburdened and help make the work I do possible! Say what you will about New Jersey… But there’s one thing for certain: they know…
Well it’s cold season… at least in my house. Yes yes, it IS still summertime here in the US and cold season doesn’t (un)officially start until hmmm maybe October. But my husband’s an elementary school Assistant Principal and school just started last week. This means it’s a very busy, stressful time of year and his immune system is suppressed, AND…
Have you ever wondered why organic food costs more? Have you ever picked up an organic apple at the store, held it in your hands, and thought, “What makes you $1 more per pound than your non-organic cousin right over there?” There’s no doubt about that fact that organic foods are healthier — organic produce is farmed without toxic pesticides, and…