Hydration is essential. It’s one of the most important pillars for optimal health. If you want energy, clear skin, good immune and cognitive health, then making a habit of hydration should be a high priority. To stay hydrated, water and other hydrating liquids must be consumed daily. But, if you are like me, you might…
Every once in awhile I talk books here but it’s usually herb books or something completely related to the post topic. This time, for fun (sort of) I decided to write a post just about books! Books of all kinds are another passion of mine. And while most of these books to read this winter…
The holidays are fast approaching. The overwhelm and stress often hit me hard. There’s so much to do! I sometimes lose focus on what the holiday really is about and it’s true, I let the stress get to me. This year I’m going to TRY to focus on these Ways to Have a Healthy Holiday…
Licorice is amazing. If you don’t like black licorice, don’t worry! Licorice root tastes nothing like it. Did you know that anise is what is used to flavor most black licorice on the market today? So let’s dive in and find out the amazing (and sweet) benefits of the November Herb of the Month: Licorice…
The lymphatic system is basically your body’s defense and cleaning system. It’s a network of vessels, nodes, and organs that work together to help keep your body healthy. Let’s make sure we understand what exactly the lymphatic system is and make sure you know ways to be supporting your lymphatic system. What Exactly is the…
Movement is essential for optimal health. Walking is an easy and popular way that many people gravitate towards in order to add movement to their day. In today’s post I want to not only encourage you to take a walk, but I also want to highly encourage you to take a walk in nature. Outdoor…
In my first blog, The Many Hats of an Orthodox Mom, even though my focus was on faith and homeschooling, every fall I would post about the things my family tries to do for cold and flu season. It only seems natural to keep up that tradition here. Here we are in the fall of…
I love the taste of cinnamon in my tea and in baked dishes during the fall and winter! Lots of people have questions about this October Herb of the Month. For example, do you know if cinnamon is an herb or a spice? Do you wonder what the health benefits of cinnamon are? Do you…
There it is. The question that’s on a lot of people’s minds. And the one most likely to be avoided. Do I have to give up sugar? Well, no. That’s my short answer. BUT, that’s because I believe in free will as God does. My long answer is please take a few minutes to read…
I’ve talked about a lot of different things here at My Wellness Basket – all of which affect your immunity. All of it. But what exactly is immunity? And how do you keep your immune system strong? If you have immunity it means that you have resistance to infection or disease. If you have low…