WHAT ARE THEY From the words of Wikipedia... "Root vegetables are underground plant parts eaten by humans as food. Although botany distinguishes true roots (such as taproots and tuberous roots) from non-roots (such as bulbs, corms, rhizomes, and tubers, although some contain both hypocotyl and taproot tissue), the term "root vegetable" is applied to all these types in agricultural and culinary usage.[1] Root vegetables are generally storage organs, enlarged to store …
Vitamin D #FoodFacts
As we transition from the sunny summer days to the cozy fall evenings, this #vitamin is always a hot topic- ESPECIALLY these days with so much immunity talk going around! With the changing seasons, this time of year can be really hard for some people - especially those that experience seasonal depression, struggle with low …
Let’s Talk: Water
What's one thing that everyone needs but usually doesn't take? Water. I'm just as guilty as you are, too! How is it that a couple cups of coffee goes down sooo smooth but a few cups of water - can be a challenge some days! Today I'm not here to tell how to drink more …
3 – 6 – 9, Let’s Unwind…
3-6-9 let’s unwind Want to know what Einstein, Nikola Tesla, Abraham Hicks, Galileo, Neville Goddard, Religion, Mathematics, Science, Philosophy and I all have in common? We love the numbers 3 - 6 - 9. Think.. Mind-Body-Spirit Past-Present-Future Birth-Life-Death Neutrons-Protons-Electrons Galaxies-Stars-Planets The Earth-The Cosmos-And Us ..and the endless other trilogy symbols that I'm sure you can think of. …
After-Bite Remedies & Repellents
Camping season has been in FULL FORCE for my family and I so I've been stocking up on a few essentials. If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you may have seen a few camping items that I looove to have on hand. Some of these items are my after-sun spray and rollers, zinc/sunscreen, …
Vitamin C #FoodFacts
Also known as Ascorbic Acid or Ascorbate, this vitamin is essential for pretty much every major function in our body! WHY WE NEED IT Vitamin C is NOT made by the body but is essential for many body functions including the production of Collagen, iron absorption (hellooo ladies!), the immune system (hence it being great …
TOO MUCH FUN IN THE SUN? Let’s talk: Prevention & After-Sun Remedies
Well I don't know about you, but here on Vancouver Island we've been getting hit with A LOT of heat waves recently- which my plants and I are TOTALLY loving! My skin however, not so much.. EVEN THOUGH I know we all already know what to do, too much fun in the sun can still …
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Let’s Talk: Castor Oil Baths vs Packs
Yesterday I shared a quick post on my social media about a Castor Oil Bath and got a lot of inquiries so I thought I would dive in a little deeper here! a little bit of castor oil history first.. Castor oil can be a fun (or scary) topic- depending on who you ask 😉 …
Let’s Talk: Fermenting vs Pickling
If you know me, you know I looove my fermented stuff! But WHY?! What's so special about it? And is it the same as pickling?! Well, they’re both delicious and they BOTH have their own unique benefits but they are definitely NOT the same! Essentially, pickled foods are a fast process that perverse ingredients using …
SWELL Health: A WHOLEistic Approach to Mental Health
Sometimes, in the waves of change, we find our true direction... please welcome, SWELL Health 🤗 🌊 SWELL Health is the blending of Sophrosyne Wellness and birthing of a new exciting chapter that focuses on a WHOLEistic approach to mental health. The purpose of SWELL Health is to support the mind, body and soul optimally …
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