Five Ways to Beat the Winter Blues This is the time of year that many of us start feeling down, as the days turn gray and the long nights leave us missing the sun. Instead of suffering another year with the winter blues, and trying to find relief through caffeine, sugar, and comfort foods, let's make a promise to take ...
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Herbal Hair Care – A DIY Nourishing Herbal Hair Rinse
Herbal Hair Care Herbal remedies are not only good for our bodies, they are good for our hair. A great way to enjoy natural hair care is to make your own DIY herbal hair rinse. The herbs in this homemade hair rinse are nourishing for the hair and scalp and work well for all hair types. Easy to make and easy to ...
Letter to Myself – Stop Putting Off Happiness
Stop Putting Off Happiness “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” – Albert Einstein Why is happiness and contentment so elusive? Why, even when we accomplish our goals, or get what we want, do we so quickly find ...
Strength Training for Women Over 40 – 10 Reasons Every Woman Should
Want to enjoy a stronger body, greater self-confidence, faster weight loss, a better posture, and more energy? Strength training offers the most benefit for the least amount of time. Here's 10 reasons every woman over 40 should be doing strength training. The content on this site may contain ...
Honey-Vinegar Cough Medicine
Preparing for Cold and Flu Season – How to Make an Herbal Oxymel and Herbal Cough Medicine Learn how easy it is to make an herbal oxymel and your own herbal cough medicine. Are you prepared for your next cold? Do you want to make your own herbal medicine but feel overwhelmed at finding the ingredients or preparing ...
Aging Gracefully or Letting Ourselves Go – What Does Aging Gracefully Really Mean?
Women Aging Gracefully I spent my early twenties preoccupied with the shape and size of my body. During my thirties, I was busy with raising children and finding balance between family and career. And despite the inevitable changes that come with 3 pregnancies and aging, by my early forties I had reached a happy ...
Women of Power Balls – Herbal Health Treats
Women of Power Balls – Herbal Health Treats Power balls, or Zoom balls as herbalist Rosemary Gladstar calls them, are a delightful way to treat your mind and body with medicinal herbs. They are a combination of nut butter, natural sweetener, and powdered herbs. You can vary the recipe depending on what ...
5 Apps to Get You Through the Winter Months at Home
5 Apps to Get You Through the Winter Months at Home Winter is a tough time. Cold temperatures and short days make it really hard to stay active. The winter blues set in and we have a hard time staying motivated. And of course, there is the temptation of comfort foods. I have a practical solution for you. In ...
How to Make an Herbal Tea for Hot Flashes
Taken daily, herbal teas for hot flashes can reduce the frequency and severity of your flashes. Warm or iced - a simple tea can bring wonderful relief. Discover the best herbs to use and how to make an herbal tea for hot flashes. What can be more uncomfortable than breaking out in a sweat at any random moment? If ...
6 Things to Avoid When You Are Trying to Lose Weight After 40
Losing Weight After 40 Are you fighting a losing battle against hormones, a slowing metabolism, and difficulty maintaining your weight? New challenges require a new approach, and here are 6 things to avoid when you are trying to lose weight after 40. 1. Avoid skipping meals - Take advantage of the "thermic ...
Reduce Hot Flashes Naturally – Herbs and Natural Remedies for Hot Flashes
Hot Flashes Heat rising, face flushing, sweat pouring, a hot flash is an intense experience. It feels like a fire is burning inside me, and I feel as though the fire will burst forth at any moment. Once it's over, I am left feeling clammy, drained, and in need of a change of clothes. Not only uncomfortable, hot ...
10 Herbs for Menopause – How To Stay Sane When Your Hormones Are Making You Crazy
No one told me... Gray hair, wrinkles, sagging skin, and weight gains. I know these are the inevitable changes that come with aging. But no one warned me about the crazy roller coaster ride of ever-shifting hormones. Hot flashes – check. Mood swings – check. Irregular menstrual ...
Seeking Joyful Simplicity is about living your best life after 40. I write about using a holistic approach combining herbal remedies, nourishing foods, and self-care to reduce overwhelm, manage our weight, and enjoy more vibrant health in our 40's, 50's, and beyond.