holistic health

As a holistic and natural mom, I'm always on the lookout for new products that can help my family feel our best. When I heard about the Wavwatch, I was intrigued. Sound therapy is not new—sound has been used for centuries for healing—but now we have the technology to have many different sound frequencies in one place and easily accessible. I decided to give it a try to see if it could help with PMS, sleep, and parasites (I don't actually know if we have parasites, but I have heard from multiple people that they had good results with that).

The Wavwatch is a small, wearable device that emits different sound frequencies. It looks like an Apple Watch, only bigger, and with no EMF radiation.  You can choose which frequency you want to emit, and you can also choose how long you want it to emit for (up to two hours at a time).  We have had it for a little over a week, so we are fairly new to it, but I am optimistic so far.

I  decided to try using it at night to see if it would help me sleep better. After a week of using the Wavwatch at night, I can say that it does help and there are several different settings to try.  I'm falling asleep faster and I had been struggling with that before. 

As far as parasites, I know people who have seen things moving in the toilet, but so far, we haven't had that experience. However, I made a playlist of all the parasite settings, followed by detox settings, and in going through, several made me nauseated.  I know that is one of the symptoms of parasite die-off, so perhaps I had some I didn't know about?  I will probably run that playlist once a week for a while and see how it goes.  

One of my daughters has pretty bad PMS symptoms. I wasn't sure if she would notice a difference, but after just a few minutes of wearing it, she said her cramps were gone.  So I took it back for a few hours, and then later, she wanted the watch back as her cramps had returned, and again, it worked!  That is a win in our house!  She didn't even have to wear it too long.  

I am excited to experiment with the WavWatch more and see what other benefits it has!  I will keep you updated when I have more news about it.  But for now, I am happy with my purchase and I would recommend it if you're looking for a natural way to feel your best.  It has helped us and it might just help you too!

One more thing!  When you grab yours, use the code ERIKA100 to get $100 off!  

The Wavwatch has a setting for inflammation which I am excited to try.  If you are looking for nutritional ways to reduce inflammation, check out this Jumpstart!

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common condition in children that often continues into adulthood. If you are the parent of a child struggling with ADHD, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out how to best manage their symptoms. It's even more difficult if you have ADHD and your child has ADHD, too.  The good news is that there are many natural ways you can help your child manage their ADHD (and these work for adults, too!). 

One of the most effective ways of managing ADHD is through diet and supplements. A well-balanced diet as found in "Disease Proof Your Child:  Feeding Your Kids Right" by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, with plenty of plant-based protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates can help keep your child’s blood sugar levels stable throughout the day, helping them maintain focus and concentration. Adding specific supplements such as omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and magnesium can also help support the brain as recommended in books like “Healing ADD” by Dr. Daniel Amen. Supporting the gut microbiome with  probiotics, prebiotics, and enzymes is also incredibly beneficial for managing ADHD symptoms naturally.  It is essential to remove dyes, fast food, processed food, refined sugars and refined grains from the home.  (Yes, this means no candy!)

Essential oils have been used for centuries to improve mental clarity and emotional balance. The scents from essential oils move through the olfactory system and go straight to the brain.  For those living with ADHD, diffusing essential oils like vetiver, cedarwood, lavender, peppermint, and frankincense can help immensely with focus, calmness, and sleep while you are healing from the inside out through diet and supplements. These can be applied topically, as well.  Find my "Focus" roller recipe here.  My daughter loves how these oils make a difference for her concentrations levels.  It is best to use these morning and night - breathing for several minutes at a time, and then breathing them during study times.  

Eliminating dyes (especially artificial colors), refined sugar and flour products (like candy bars or white bread), fast food meals or any other processed/junk food from your home will make a huge difference in your child’s behavior and overall health.. Keeping an organized environment with labels on things like drawers and shelves can also be helpful in providing visual cues to help them stay on task throughout the day. Also, establishing a daily routine where expectations stay the same each day helps provide structure so they know what to expect throughout the day which helps alleviate anxiety associated with change or unpredictability.  Finally, lists of daily tasks to be checked off can be very effective to help both parent and child see progress throughout the day.  

 Living with someone who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder does not have to be overwhelming if you take actionable steps towards managing their symptoms naturally through diet changes, specific supplementation as suggested in the books above, using essential oils, eliminating certain dyes, and avoiding refined sugar/flour products & fast food/junk food meals.  You can keep it under control through keeping a clean organized environment, providing visual cues, and maintaining routines that provide structure and predictability throughout each day.  These things will all contribute towards successfully managing your child's ADHD behavior naturally! Taking these proactive steps may seem daunting but trust me when I say it is worth it! As a holistic mom who deals with ADHD in myself and several of my children daily, I understand how difficult this journey can be but I assure you that these strategies work! Good luck!

When it's time to take your schoolwork seriously, having a little extra focus can go a long way. That's why I'm going to show you how to make your own focus roller with essential oils. This simple DIY project will help your family stay focused and energized when taking on those tough tasks! 

Let’s start by gathering our supplies. You will need a 10ml glass roller bottle, fractionated coconut oil, and these five essential oils: vetiver, lavender, frankincense, peppermint, and cedarwood. Once you have all of your ingredients gathered together, you can begin creating your powerful focus roller blend! 

 

Add 5-10 drops of vetiver oil to your roller bottle. Vetiver is known for its calming abilities which can be helpful when trying to focus on a task or activity. Next add 3-5 drops each of lavender and frankincense oil. Lavender has the ability to soothe and relax the mind while frankincense helps promote clarity and alertness. For an extra boost add 2-3 drops each of peppermint and cedarwood oil. Peppermint naturally energizes while cedarwood helps sharpen concentration and mental alertness. Finally, fill the remaining space in the bottle with fractionated coconut oil before replacing the roller top and giving it a good swirl!  

 

When it's time to use your new focus roller simply apply one drop behind each ear or roll onto the temples as needed throughout the day for an extra boost of energy and concentration! The great thing about this blend is that it's safe enough for children over 2 years old so they can get in on the action too! 

    

Making your own DIY essential oils focus blend is quick, easy, and affordable - perfect for busy moms looking for natural solutions for their families! With just five essential oils plus some fractionated coconut oil you can create a powerful focus blend that everyone in the family will love using again and again throughout hectic school days or stressful days at work. So don't wait until chaos ensues - grab those ingredients now and make your own DIY focus roller! You'll be glad you did!

When any member of my family is feeling under the weather, there are a few things I turn to that help shorten that feeling.  Food is one of those things.  I am not a fan of feeding sick kids desserts and junk to "help them feel loved."  That is the antithesis of love since it lengthens the time they do not feel well.  Let's let food be our medicine, because it really is!  

So when my daughter asked me to make her soup because she wasn't feeling on top of her game today, I happily obliged.  Here is my "Get Better" Soup!

8 cups vegetable broth

1 large onion (chopped fine). (Find my favorite food chopper here.)

1 red pepper (chopped fine)

3 tablespoons garlic (2 full heads of garlic) (chopped very fine)

2 cups lentils (soaked for an hour)

2 cups broccoli (chopped small)

2 cups potatoes (diced small)

2 cups kale (chopped small)

3 cups tomatoes (diced)

1  cup mushrooms (chopped small)

2 teaspoons basil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon cumin

2 bay leaves

water to cover

Directions:

Sauté onion, pepper, garlic in 2 cups vegetable broth until onions are clear.

Add 6 cups vegetable broth and soaked lentils.

Simmer for 15 minutes.

Add potatoes, tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, and spices with water to just cover.

Bring to boil and then turn down to simmer for 30 minutes.  

Add kale and simmer for 10 more minutes. 

Serve hot!

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