Health, Wellness, & Nutrition

The Depression Sessions :: Treating Depression and Anxiety Naturally (and SAFELY!)

June 1, 2015 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Let’s talk about an uncomfortable topic today. One that many people try to ignore or hide because they are embarrassed or feel ashamed. Depression and anxiety… Has it affected you? I have personally struggled with bouts of depression and chronic anxiety over the years. Someone very near and dear to me also struggled with SEVERE depression...

How to Make Homemade Skin Supporting Lip Balm

May 29, 2015 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

{Note from Jessica: Today’s post is shared by my sweet friend Mindy. Mindy is a whole food lover with a passion for sharing natural and safe alternatives to conventional beauty products. Transitioning to a healthier lifestyle can seem overwhelming. So at her blog, Simple Pure Beauty, she likes to keep things simple by sharing safe,...

Basics, Budget, & Processed Food Replacements Desserts, Sweet Treats, & Baked Goods Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free Real Food Recipes Sweet & Savory Snacks

Homemade Lime Curd :: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Refined Sugar-Free

May 28, 2015 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

{Note from Jessica: Today’s post is shared by my sweet, longtime friend, Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri, author of the Recipes to Nourish website. Emily’s blog focuses on gluten-free real food and holistic health. She’s a real foodie, passionate about nourishing home cooking and advocate of “green” living. Her passion and mission are to make healthy and natural...

Body Image, Disordered Eating/Eating Disorders Health, Wellness, & Nutrition Mindset, Mental Health, & Personal Development Self-Care & Relationships Sleep, Rest, & Stress Management

Why You Should Ditch the BMI Scale

May 27, 2015 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

{Note from Jessica: Today’s post is shared by my good friend, Lauren, author of Lauren Fowler. She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and yoga teacher who promotes a non-diet approach to nutrition and health. She wants everyone to connect to their bodies intuitive wisdom rather than following diets. She encourages the tools of intuitive...

The Vibrant Health Podcast

The VH Podcast, Episode 6: Safe Summer Skin Care

May 26, 2015 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Welcome back to another episode of The Vibrant Health Podcast! This week, Lydia and I talk about safe summer skin care. With the weather warming up, people will be spending more time outdoors and also reaching for common warm weather products like deodorant, sunscreen, and bug repellent. Those items are some of the most toxic skin...