Category Archives: Health

Purple Cabbage Salad

Ingredients: 1 small purple cabbage  3 tri colored large carrots 1 large beet Pinch of seasoning  Fresh lemon juice Directions: Farrah La Ronde-HutchisonFarrah was born on the Nature Isle of the Caribbean, Dominica. An island, known for its rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, and extensive centenarian population. Dominica instilled in her a respect for nature, the […]

Importance of Playtime

I don’t know if you have children, but if you do, you could agree it’s a wild ride. Leaning into parenthood can start one of the fastest evolutions of oneself in a lifetime. We go through many cycles of ourselves to create the whole being- the Oneness of ourselves. But parenthood, as I see it, […]

Why Sea Moss?

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 […]

Skincare Products: How They Affect Your Hormones

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.
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Vegan Curried Chickpea Salad

Ingredients 2 cups of cooked chickpeas ( soft and tender ) 1/4 tsp Pink Himalayan Salt 2 tbsp. vegan organic mayonnaise 1 tsp. turmeric seasoning Dash of Black Pepper Dash of Cardamom 1 crushed small garlic clove 1/2 tsp. Cumin 1/4 tsp Corriander 2 large pickles chopped in cubes 1/2 fresh lemon juice optional: 1/4 […]

3 Reasons for your missed period

Period irregularities aren’t uncommon, and a missed period need not ring alarm bells when it’s a once-in-a-blue-moon occurrence. Let’s look at why we could miss a period, what it means for our health, and how we can remedy that. Birth Control 1. When discontinued, birth control pills can cause hormonal imbalances that may lead to […]

Navigating the Road to Happiness

Here are some tips to increase your happiness quotient! Know Your Body Neurotransmitters impact your energy levels and mood. Understanding more about them can help you navigate the road to happiness. Seven key neurotransmitters are epinephrine (adrenaline), dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, acetylcholine, GABA, and glutamate. Neurotransmitters affect your happiness quotient.There are many more neurotransmitters, but the […]

Self-Love & Healthy Choices

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 […]

Scrunchy Mama

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, […]

The Disconnection from Body & Self

Most of us have experienced trauma in one way or another. We all respond to trauma in different ways. One result of trauma is anxiety. We might feel overwhelmed when someone or something reminds us of a traumatic experience, or we focus too long on negative thoughts. Anxiety is a sign that we have become […]