Many health-conscious individuals have opted to incorporate organic foods into their diet in a time where ingredients and transparency more in demand. What some may not realize is that there are also plenty of options out there when it comes to organic items for the home.  An often overlooked product is feminine hygiene products like pads and tampons.  Some don't even know organic options exist out there, and that you don't have to break the bank to get them.

With Kali Boxes, you can sign up for monthly period box and get them delivered to you every month.  The subscriptions are personalized, flexible and convenient so you have what you need every month.

Another organic alternative in feminine care that some may not be aware of is yeast infection medicine.  FemiClear is a 2 day all natural yeast infection treatment that contains no artificial antifungal drugs or chemicals.  It is made from oxygenated olive oil, calendula, and melaleuca.  Plus right now on Amazon you can save $3.00 with a clippable coupon. 

Sliquid Organics Splash Balance Gentle Feminine Wash is a great alternative to traditional soap and water and other harsh detergents. Fragrance formulas are blended with essential oils, coconut derivatives, and sea salt. Sliquid Splash is perfectly balanced to complement a woman's natural PH. 

There's another great organic cleansing wash for those with sensitive skin. Rael Natural Feminine Cleansing Wash with a light and fresh scent is perfect for daily hygiene while helping to maintain a healthy ph balance.  It is non-drying and non-irritating and helps to keep odors away.  The ingredients contain only natural herbs and are Paraben free, Phenoxyethanol free, and Artificial fragrance free.

As you can see there are plenty of options out there and you can go organic with you feminine hygiene products as well as your food, cleaning products, and other products around the home.

If you are looking for good quality whole food supplements, then let me tell you a little about Grown By Nature's Vitamins and Supplements.  They are vitamins and minerals from whole food sources, the kind that your body easily accepts and digests. We were made to get the nutrients we need from food and nature, but in the world we live in today, that is getting harder and harder to do.  Not only are more foods processed, but even natural whole foods are treated with pesticides and less nutrient dense than they used to be.  

Most of us need to supplement with vitamins because of this, but synthetic vitamins could be doing more harm then good.  They are not the same as vitamins you would get from fruits and vegetables and sometimes are hardly absorbed because they are synthetic.  But when we supplement with whole food vitamins and minerals, our body can more easily digest them and use them.  Click here to read more about the Grown by Nature difference.

Right now if you use code Mommy20, you can get 20% off your first order with them.  Plus, any subsequent order you can get 10% off with code Mommy10!  That's a great deal on these high quality supplements.  I have been using the Bone & Joint formula and can already tell a difference in the stiffness in my hands.  It's like my body is finally getting the supplements it's been craving because they're in a form that is recognized and easily absorbed.  The pills are not too big to swallow, and come in nice glass bottles.  Click here to see all the different supplements available and get yours today.  And don't forget to use the promo codes to get your discount!

Most of us have struggled at some point with insomnia.  Whether you're a new mom or dad whose sleep has been interrupted by a crying baby, or a woman starting menopause, or a college student stressing about exams and can't shut your mind off to get some sleep, then this article is for you.  There are many steps you can take to naturally get better sleep every night without the use of medications that can be addicting. 

1. Homeopathic oils with Natural Healing Oils. This complex blend is applied on temples prior to going to be bed to induce relaxation.  It can help relax your body and mind to make getting to sleep easier as well as staying asleep.
2. Relax with a lavender bath bomb and wellness balms from LATHER. LATHER offers multiple sleep inducing products such as tea and lotions. 
3. Combine the power of melatonin and CBD oil with Joy Organics. Joy Organics offers zero-THC CBD oil combined with the effective natural herb melatonin. The end result? An amazing night sleep!  I've found CBD oil really helps when I'm struggling with insomnia.
4. Meditation is a great way to relax your mind and ease into sleep. I recommend the free Insight App available on Android and Apple.  Their Yoga Nidra options are highly effective.
5. No caffeine after lunch. Caffeine stays in your system for at least 6 hours and some people are more sensitive than others.
6. Stick to a sleep schedule even during the weekend. This also means avoiding naps during the day.
7. Skip the night cap. I am sorry to report that unfortunately alcohol disrupts your sleep.
8. Avoid large meals and liquids before you hit the sheets so you don’t have to wake up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom.
9. Keep it cool and dark. A dark and cool room is ideal for falling and staying asleep.
10. Avoid screens in the evening a couple hours before bed, and if you can't, wear blue light blocking glasses like these.

The Pure Company offer products from air purifiers to water purifiers and essential oils.  I've had the privilege of reviewing The Pure Company Large Room Air Purifier.  Did you know the air indoors can often times be more polluted than outdoor air?  This is the first air purifier I've seen that has a place to put essential oils  so not only does it filter out the bad (allergens, pollutants, etc.) but it adds to the air some good!  I'm a firm believer in the power of essential oils and love how they have this option. 

As I went to add a couple drops of oils to the small pad, I thought to myself I'm not sure this will actually fill the room (which I want it to, because I love the Fresh scent), but to my surprise only 2 drops did in fact fill the room, and lasted for quite a while.  It's by no means overpowering in smell, but it's enough you actually smell it and just gives the air a nice fresh clean smell.  I love their Comfort, Clarity and Fresh essential oil blends.  Plus, you can feel good about what you are putting into the air because their oils are made from plants and are 100% pure essential oils with no synthetics, chemicals or fillers.

The air quality is noticeably improved while running the air purifier.  This purifier works as amazingly as it looks.  I love knowing my kids are breathing cleaner, purer air, and I love seeing their allergies and asthma indoors improving.  It also runs quietly, which is another big plus.  It removes 99.97% of air particles as small as .3 microns, and with a 360 degree filter, it's cleaning the air from every direction.  It also has a timer with auto shut off at the ends of a cycle.  With the air quality sensor, you can set the speed to auto so it will run at a higher speed if needed.  This is a nice feature so you don't have to mess with changing a setting, it will do it automatically.  There's also an auto alert when the filter needs replacing.

All in all, this is a great air purifier not just for function, but for appearance, style and uniqueness.   I would highly recommend checking out The Pure Company, and start taking steps to make your air and water cleaner.

You can get the Winix brand purifiers online on their website here or also at Home Depot and Wayfair.  The purifier has a smart sensor that constantly monitors the air quality (blue is good, yellow is fair, red is poor).  There's also a Check Filter light to let you know when it's time to change the filter.  It's very quiet when it's running, which in our house is important because with 3 little kids there's enough "background noise" going on.  ​

Another nice thing is, you only have to replace the filter once a year.  It's not like some others where you're having to change them every couple of months.  Also, the purifier covers up to 320 sq. feet.  Overall, this is a really great air purifier, and with the $100 off deal going on there's no better time to get one.  

I'd love to hear from you guys, has anyone else tried the Winix Air Purifiers before?  What has your experience been?

White with Style Teeth Whitening can whiten your teeth up to 5 to 7 shades in only 30 minutes.  I love this kit because I have sensitive teeth and have never been able to use other whitening methods.  Even whitening toothpaste makes my teeth so sensitive.  But White with Style is specially formulated for sensitive teeth, and did not cause my teeth to be sensitive at all.  I noticed a drastic change in color after the first 30 minute use.  It comes in Cotton Candy or Mint flavors.  Their products are Gluten free, Cruelty free and Vegan.  This particular kit is also peroxide free.  This is the same quality you would get (if not better) in a professional setting, so for the price you are getting an amazing deal.  Plus, right now use coupon code mommyof2embracinglife to get almost 90% off!  That means it's only $28 (normally $269)!  Head here to get your kit and be on your way to whiter teeth.

I have been looking for a water purifier that was easy to use, BPA free, removes most contaminants, and was NOT connected to a water supply (due to a previous leak).  The ZIP Countertop Water Purifier meets and exceeds all my requirements and I cannot recommend this enough!  Watch my review above to see how easy it is to get excellent quality reverse osmosis water on your countertop in minutes. And check out PuricomUSA's website here to learn more. 

• Transforms ordinary tap water into clean, healthy, delicious and alkaline drinking water
• Modern, stylish, compact design will beautify any kitchen. Perfect for apartments, condos & RV's
• Easy to use: no assembly required, no installation, no leaky diverter valves or messy hoses
• BPA Free. Removes up to 99% of all contaminants: Fluoride, Chlorine, Heavy Metals & others
• 50% recovery rate highest among reverse osmosis filters. Uses less power than a lightbulb only 24W

I've been hearing a lot about hair mineral analysis lately, especially while trying to heal from Lyme Disease, and really wanted to get one done to find out if I'm deficient in any minerals and/or toxic in heavy metals.  A lot of people are, and this can lead to health issues.  

This sample results page show what they test for, and how the results will be displayed.  It shows the elements, whether or not they are toxic or potentially toxic, and whether your results are in normal range or out of range.  They test over 60 minerals and toxic metals.  The results are straight forward and easy to read.  I like how they use the different colors to help visually show what is out of range.  Once they received my sample, it didn't take long to get the results.  I'd highly recommend this company.  To read more about them and the Hair Mineral Analysis, you can check out their website here.  Ordering is easy as well, you simply order online and your starter kit will be on it's way.  

I'd love to hear comments below - has anyone done a Hair Mineral Analysis and what was your experience with it?  

In an attempt to get cleaner air in our home due to previous water/mold damage that has since been remediated, we have been trying out different air purifiers in different rooms of the house.  Two of my kids have really bad allergies, and wake up every morning with stuffy noses and dark circles under their eyes.  For this reason, we tried out the Airfree P3000 in their room.  After about 24 hours, it smelled really fresh in their room.  After a couple days their allergies were much improved.  

There are many benefits to this machine over others, one being it emits NO ozone.  Ozone can be a lung irritant and over time can even cause irreversible damage.  After finding out about this, I really wanted to find a purifier that did not omit ozone for the kid's room.  Even if it meets the standard for ozone emission, it can still be generating some, which can accumulate over time.  Airfree also does not require any replacement filters.  This is because it eliminates allergens by heating the core to a high temperature that destroys and allergens, bacteria, viruses, dander, tobacco and even ozone.  ​

It's operation is silent, so it won't interfere with sleep.  It has a simple, elegant design that will fit in with any decor.  The 3000 that we have is black, and they have a P1000 that is white.  It cleans the air in rooms up to 650 square feet.  Overall we are very pleased with this purifier and feel it works extremely well at eliminating allergens in the air.  There is no smell when plugged in (as we have noticed with a few other purifiers we have tried) and this is probably in large part due to the fact that it does not generate any ozone.  I would highly recommend this product to anyone dealing with allergies or mold issues in the home.

If you are looking for a product to help in your battle with chronic Lyme disease, I'd like to share with you about my experience with Results RNA Ultimate Lyme Support.  Chances are, if you're anything like me, you are researching and trying to find the best approach to battle this debilitating disease.  I decided from the start that I wanted to fight naturally without the use of antibiotics because of the gut damage and bacterial resistance it can cause.  So basically, I've been using herbs and now have added in Results RNA products.  Once I added in the sprays, I really did start to notice an improvement for the good.

Any form of treatment will take time, but I really think this gave me a boost that my body needed.  The sprays are really easy to take, you just spray 6 sprays in your mouth twice a day.  The Silver (ACS200) works as a natural antibiotic against Lyme and other co-infections (that I'm pretty sure I have as well).  All of the sprays work synergistically to optimize your body's natural immune response to help build you up and fight off the pathogens.  It also helps to decrease inflammation and neutralize oxidative stress. 

Since I started treatment in January, I have gone from 32 symptoms to 6, so that right there is proof that natural treatments can work.  I'm still working on those last 6 symptoms, and hope to be in remission soon.  I really think Results RNA is helping boost my immune system to get me there along with the herbs, and I would really recommend them to anyone battling Lyme Disease.

I plan to continue using Results RNA beyond the initial 2 month supply because of the positive changes I've seen.  I will update this post in a few months on my continued progress, so continue to check back!