Have you ever noticed yourself becoming less distracted, with a brightened mood, as your mind calms, and your breathing deepens and relaxes as you spend time with nature? A recent study shows positive affect, restoration, connectedness and mindfulness increase during a 2.5 hour forest tour. Visitors  experienced beneficial mental effects such as stress reduction in addition to physical exercise. Take time today to pause and commune with nature, we have observed these positive effects after only 15-20 minutes in nature. . By re-wilding to source we are truly able to strip away the stressors that cause much of our dis-ease and … Continue reading →

https://www.healthline.com Elderberries are: High in vitamin C: There are 6–35 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams of fruit, which accounts for up to 60% of the recommended daily intake High in dietary fiber: Elderberries contain 7 grams of fiber per 100 grams of fresh berries, which is over one-quarter of the recommended daily intake A good source of phenolic acids: These compounds are powerful antioxidants that can help reduce damage from oxidative stress in the body A good source of flavonols: Elderberry contains the antioxidant flavonols quercetin, kaempferol and isorhamnetin. The flowers contain up to 10 times more flavonols than the berries  Rich in … Continue reading →

Just as it is important to know the source of your food, it is equally advisable to know what goes into your home cleaners. Your skin is your largest organ, absorbing much of what it contacts. Our chosen daily cleaning and grooming products can also affect your lung and hormonal health. The products that you use to clean your home and laundry are often highly  fragranced and poorly labeled as to their toxicity. Research shows that household cleaning and pesticide products may contribute to breast cancer because many contain endocrine disrupting chemicals or mammary gland carcinogens. Further, the products that you use … Continue reading →