Mantras That Matter: Lakshmi Mantra For Wealth & Abundance

Wealth is more than money. We are all connected to an unlimited source of wealth and abundance just by being divine humans—the trick is we have either blocked it, forgotten it, or both. It is a natural state of being to access the wealth of the universe in all its many forms simply because we are a part of it and we ARE it. On a very real level, the universe is within us as much as we are within the universe.

Healthy Baked Falafels With Tahini Sauce

I’ve been craving falafels lately and have no idea why. Maybe it’s because I was recently looking through my Birthright trip photos and remembered having the best falafel of my life in Tel Aviv. My friend and I went out one night in search of the best falafel and boy, did we ever find it. It was being served out of a little shack on the side of the street. People were lining up around the block for this stuff, so we figured it had to be good.

Go Natural With Organic Bathroom Cleaners

Cleaning your bathroom, with all its grout, gunk, and stains need not be a harsh chemical affair. Try these organic cleaners that are gentle on your hands and on the environment too…

 

Be Lion-Hearted With Motherwort: 5 Heart Healthy Benefits

Botanical names of herbs sometimes tell you what the herb does. Motherwort’s botanical name is Leonurus cardiaca, meaning “lion hearted.”  It is, indeed, a supreme herb for the heart.

Here are some of the things Motherwort does for cardiovascular health:

The Dirty Dozen 2018: What Produce Should You Buy Organic?

Have you heard of the Environmental Working Group's (EWG) Dirty Dozen list? Every year, this non-profit organization shifts through the fruit and vegetable market to see which conventionally-grown produce is loaded with the most pesticides. The Dirty Dozen list for 2018 is officially here and let’s just say the report found nearly 70 percent of produce tested was contaminated with pesticide residue. Here's what you need to know.

Gardening By Month: May

Gardening in May can be delightful—or delightfully treacherous. One year can bring early spring sunshine while another can bring weeks’ worth of downpours. In some cases, frost can continue until the end of the month. While no one can account for freak weather, there are many must-dos during the month that can ensure your blooms are vibrant and your garden productive all summer long.

Superfood 101: The Health Benefits Of Black Currants

Black currant is a member of the family Grossulariaceae, commonly known as the currant family of the genus Ribes L. or currant P that contains sixty-five species, five of which are the American black currant, the northern black currant, the western black currant, the trailing black currant, and the European black currant.

Essential Oils For Consciousness: Spikenard For Ascending With Gratitude

An attitude of gratitude is essential for succeeding in life and the everyday stuff that sometimes can get you down—especially in these ever-changing times when it could be easy to look out into the world and feel negative or like nothing is going the way you’d like it to. Spikenard is the essential oil gifted us in order to inspire health, deeper awareness, and gratitude, and bless us to aspire into the state where we can actually be grateful

#Wellness Wednesday- Yoga For Life: Week 107

 

Wellness Wednesday Week 107: Crocodile Pose

Benefits:

Great beginning backbend.

Opens chest.

Foundation & General Alignment:

Start lying on stomach, bring hands up in fist position and put them underneath chin.

Chin is inline with ground, not bent upwards or downwards.

There is a natural curve in neck, not craning one way or another.

Shoulders are pushing back and down.

Revitalizing Springtime Mango Smoothie

Smooth, silky, and sweet are just three words that come to mind when I think of the Ataulfo or champagne mangoes that give my smoothie its uniquely hydrating base. They’re a lovely golden yellow color, weigh approximately 8 to 10 ounces, and possess a buttery flesh with a richly sweetened flavor that’s perfect for blending into a smoothie. Best of all, this type of mango is in season from early spring to late summer, so be sure to get it while it's ripe for picking!