I love it when I learn new things from the comments people leave on my site. Years ago at this point, I wrote an article about coconut oil – an awesome tropical oil with many health benefits. A few people commented that they use coconut oil for something called “Oil Pulling” – which is kind of like using an oil as mouthwash. Apparently, there are quite a few studies that support this process and a lot of people on [...]
How to Make Homemade Coconut Milk (And Coconut Flour)
Looking for a healthy dairy free alternative to cows milk? Homemade coconut milk is a wonderful substitute full of healthy fats and important nutrients. Bonus - Use leftover coconut pulp to make coconut flour for healthy gluten free baked goods! Coconut milk benefits Coconut milk is an excellent alternative to cow’s milk, especially since most alternatives are high in PUFA’s and antinutrients. It's a great source [...]
Homemade Bug Spray Recipe (All-Natural!)
We've been spending a lot of time outside so far this summer. While I'm loving all the extra Vitamin D that we're getting, I'm not diggin' the bug and mosquito bites at all! I've been keeping a bottle of purification essential oil on hand to help with bug bites (which works wonderfully). While we were preparing to head out to river I threw together an all natural bug spray to protect my babies and I from the [...]
7 Benefits of Coconut Water
For a person who does't live in the tropics, the coconut palm may just be a symbol of an island vacation. But for those who live in tropical countries such as in Indonesia or the Philippines, the coconut palm is a tree that has a lot to offer. One of its most prized products is coconut water, the liquid that comes from a fresh young coconut. This beverage, lightly sweet and very refreshing, is known for its plethora of [...]
How To Make Rosemary Oil for Hair
Learn how to make your own rosemary oil for hair growth with this easy-to-follow DIY! You can make rosemary oil in two ways: by infusing oil with dried rosemary or mixing rosemary essential oil into a carrier oil. Both techniques work great for making this hair growth serum that leaves your scalp and hair feeling healthy and nourished. Rosemary oil is a natural hair serum that may help with a healthy scalp and [...]
DIY Hot Oil Hair Treatment for Hair
Learn how to make a hot oil hair treatment for hair at home with three simple ingredients! Hot oil hair treatments are great for dry, damaged hair and may help prevent split ends. Oiling your hair and scalp is excellent for moisturizing hair and the scalp. A hot oil hair treatment works to lock in moisture and leaves your hair feeling soft and smooth for days. While you can purchase these hair treatments from the [...]
