Plant Wisdom

Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and tangerines have powerful, health-promoting properties. They can also be incorporated into a nature-focused spiritual practice, symbolizing cleansing, renewal, healing, and the energy of the sun. Health Benefits Of Citrus Fruits Oranges are high in vitamin C, and a good source of plant-base calcium and dietary fiber. […]

Cranberries are a superfood with demonstrated health benefits. They also symbolize abundance, courage, action, and rejuvenation, and are often incorporated into harvest feasts during the late fall and early winter. Cranberry Nutrition and Health Benefits Cranberries are a good source of fiber and vitamin C. They also contain small amounts of magnesium, vitamin K, manganese, […]

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. And one of my favorite things this time of year are…pumpkins! I can’t resist picking out the largest pumpkin to carve for Halloween. I can’t resist decorating with mini pumpkins, and those stunning white pumpkins! Pumpkins are a symbol of the harvest – abundance, prosperity, […]

When summer winds down, and the temperatures start to chill, that’s when I crave fresh, crisp apples! While apples are available year-round, I only eat them when they are in season. That’s when they are at their best! Apples have a number of health benefits. They can also support your mental and spiritual health. Apples […]

If you’ve followed Davy and I for any length of time, you probably know us as the green smoothie couple! We have shared hundreds of green smoothie recipes in our book and on our blog, and we have written about weight loss and many other health benefits since 2009. While we have focused primarily on […]

Smudging and the use of smudge sticks have become quite popular in recent years, with white sage being the most popular herb used. However, most people don’t know that there are MANY more herbs that you can use beside the ever-popular white sage and cedar. In fact, most people have access to dozens of plants […]

Tracy and I are HUGE fans of essential oils. We use them just about every single day, and they have become an important part of our daily self-care practice. Here are ten ways that you can use essential oils in your self-care practice: 1) Sleep A desire – no, NEED – to relieve insomnia and […]

I’ve been an entrepreneur for more than 10 years, but just recently, I discovered how beneficial essential oils are to hustling, breaking down obstacles, and accomplishing goals as a business owner. Now, I never start the day without placing a few drops of my favorite essential oils in my diffuser. 1) Cypress Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) […]

A few months ago, I wrote an article on essential oils for anxiety and stress. Because I am prone to experiencing both, I often tend toward having sleep problems. Once I’m asleep, I’m good. But it’s the getting to sleep part that I’ve found increasingly difficult in recent years. It’s gotten to the point where […]

When I did research for my How To Overcome Anxiety e-course that I created a few years ago, I found some intriguing literature on anxiety and stress, and how essential oils and aromatherapy can provide relief. The idea behind aromatherapy is that scents from certain essential oils stimulate the limbic system of the brain, which […]