The immune system is actually pretty complex, but essentially our body produces cells that are able to identify the presence of foreign cells like viruses, bacteria and parasites, then sends out other cell ‘troops’ to wage war on the intruders. Here are 5 ways that we help support our immune system in our house.

Here are 7 tips for holiday season self care. You are beautiful, my friend. I hope you enjoy these gentle reminders to prioritize yourself this holiday season.

What is kombucha? Kombucha is a fermented tea made with a live culture aka scoby (“symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast”), sugar, and a black tea or black and green tea mixture. Once this “tea” has fermented, it contains probiotics, enzymes, b-vitamins, acid, polyphenals, antioxidants, vinegar, and some traces of alcohol (a natural result of fermentation). Regular kombucha sipping may boost immunity and aid digestion (from those yummy probiotics), help with weight loss, detoxify the body, and many other benefits. Probiotics (good bacteria) are good for our gut.

Have you ever struggled with acne after you had a baby? I had a major problem last year. When our baby was 9 months old, I started getting breakouts on my face. I’d been using the best brand {in my opinion} of essential oils on my face since November 2013. I also had the all-natural essential oil skincare line that my company had just launched in September 2014. It was embarrassing to be teaching classes about using essential oils for promoting healthy skin while inflamed pustules lined my jaw. It was a total bummer and I felt like a fraud sometimes. I was using the best stuff, but it didn’t seem to be doing anything for my skin.