Living with Hashimoto’s disease can be challenging, but there are several lifestyle factors and tips that can help improve the ability to manage the condition. I’ve had Hashimoto’s since I was 15! Over the years I have learned about the disease and how my body works best when it comes to managing the disease. Here…
I’ve had Hypothyroidism since I was 15 years old. The cause of my disease is Hashimoto’s disease. Over the years I have found relief through a combination of Synthroid and Diet. I’ve read a lot of books on hypothyroidism and done a lot of research. Today, I want to share some popular hypothyroid books. These…
Create The Best Essential Oil Blends for Fall Fall is officially underway! There’s nothing like pulling out your favorite fall sweaters and sipping on a pumpkin-spiced beverage to get you in the fall mood. When you think of fall, many warm, yummy scents may come to mind: pumpkin-spiced, crisp apples, maybe even a woodsy, earthy…
I have been making this easy DIY herbal hair rinse for years. I love how shiny and conditioned my hair feels after each rinse. The rinse is refreshing, especially on a hot day, because it is stored in the refrigerator. The version I made today is for red hair, but I’m going to share two…
My Discovery of Herbalism I was a teenager, I’m guessing about 17 when I visited my first herb garden. Although I can’t remember where it was exactly, I know it was in North Carolina. It was summer and everything was blooming. I remember walking along the gravel paths and marveling at all the beauty surrounding…
Let’s talk about food, after all you are what you eat! What you eat when you have hypothyroidism is kind of a big deal. It’s important to know what foods to avoid if you have hypothyroidism. When I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism I was 15. I went years with no issues as long as I…
Paleo is a buzz word right now. The Paleo diet is hugely popular (in fact I’m giving a version of it a try right now). The diet’s basic idea is that you “eat like a caveman”. What you eat on the Paleo diet isn’t exactly what a caveman would’ve eaten; but that needs to be…