The VH Podcast, Episode 17: Magnesium 101 (+ a Transdermal Mag Challenge!)

Miraculous magnesium! What an amazingly important mineral this is. While all minerals are important, magnesium is one that really stands above many others. It is critical to so many functions in the body and deficiency can be found at the root of pretty much all disease. Today, Lydia and I talk about magnesium and why...

November 3, 2015

Beverages & Smoothies, Dairy-Free, Real Food Recipes

Herbal Pumpkin Mocha :: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Caffeine-Free

{Note from Jessica: Today’s post is shared by my sweet friend, Raia, author of Raia’s Recipes. Raia is a homeschooling, stay-at-home mom of five crazy kids. After the birth of her third child, she was diagnosed with celiac disease. This discovery turned her bread and pasta-filled life upside down and set her on a mission...

October 22, 2015

Natural Living Advice for the Whole Family

There is so much that goes into living a vibrant life. It’s not only the food you eat, but the things you put on your skin, use in your home, how you treat illness, how you practice self-care, how you manage stress, etc. That’s why I created this Natural Living section on my blog. To...

September 25, 2015

Exercise, Mindful Movement, & Yoga, Health, Wellness, & Nutrition, Self-Care & Relationships, Sleep, Rest, & Stress Management

Yoga For Healing Chronic Illness

{UPDATE FROM JESSICA, June 2023 – Over the last couple of years, my stance on yoga has changed and I no longer practice it or recommend it on my site or to my clients. You can read about my decision to stop practicing yoga here. Best wishes on your personal healing journey. <3} I love...

September 2, 2015

Adrenal, Thyroid, Blood Sugar, & Hormonal Health, Exercise, Mindful Movement, & Yoga, Health, Wellness, & Nutrition, Sleep, Rest, & Stress Management

The Importance of Mindful Movement While Healing (i.e. Don’t Overdo the Exercise!)

If there is one thing that has been hard for me while dealing with sluggish adrenals, it has been exercise. I have never been one of those “gym rats” who loves to “work out”. But, I do enjoy moving my body and lifting heavy things. I love seeing the muscle tone I develop when lifting...

August 24, 2015