We celebrated our 13th annual conference this year At Gaia’s Essence we’ve created a safe space for all women for over a decade. This year we celebrated our 13th annual conference. Inviting women from across the globe to join in the celebration, conversation and sisterhood. The theme; “Be Relentless”, centering around the important it is […]
Though it is centuries old, recently, this superfood has garnered much attention. Sea Moss, a type of algae or seaweed known scientifically as Chondrus Crispus, is a natural source of essential minerals, vitamins, and all-around nutrient dense. Sea moss has anti-fungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties and is a preventative measure and treatment for various […]
According to Statista Research, the average American spends $322.88 on skincare per year. In 2020, the global skincare market generated approximately 136.4 billion U.S. dollars. But what is in most skin care products? Are all the ingredients safe? The answers may cause you to look closely at yours and switch toward cleaner skincare products. Our […]
Self-love consists of small acts which build up to the biggest blessings. As we scurry around in a fast-paced environment, we often do not find time to ask questions, research, or learn about the dangers in our everyday products and lives. Native people who work with plants will tell you that it’s unhealthy and unwise […]
When I heard the term “scrunchy momma,” I was highly tickled. A melding of the words “crunchy” and “silky” moms (one inclined to use nature-based babycare while the other not so much), I’ve found this term quite fitting as I reflect on this past year of life as a mom. As my daughter turns one, […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. It is a time to raise awareness and educate the public about mental health and illness and the importance of early treatment. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, mental illnesses are common in the United States, with nearly one in five U.S. adults […]
In pre-American times Indigenous people in the pre-California area had strong ties and relationships with the land and plant relatives. People saw energy force in plants, such as a flower opening to the sunrise and closing in the evening. Back in those days, there was no separation between people and Nature. People were a part […]
We see California White Sage kits at health and new age stores and websites claiming to cleanse negative energy. Many sellers also state that they harvest naturally. But what does that mean for California Native People who have used this plant for cultural purposes for time immemorial? When it comes time for Natives to gather […]
A few years ago, right before the initial stay-at-home orders, I decided to make a backyard garden. With the help of other family members, we built a beautiful garden. My little ones were excited as they got to spend hours digging in the dirt and doing what kids love, playing outside and getting dirty in […]
All my life, I learned about being connected to the earth, including plants and animals. It is a concept that I understood from an early age. I listened to stories as a young child that told of how we came to be and the relationship and responsibility that we have with life on earth, including […]