Managing stress is such a powerful and important part of our health. I believe that stress is an underlying cause to almost all lifestyle issues. You can’t hide from stress…it’s a part of being human.

I used to think that exercise had to be hard, intense, and a full on grind. No pain, no gain. Work until you drop. While that still serves me occasionally, it’s not everyday and ultimately, it’s not for everyone. I love a good sweat session but I also realize that constantly pushing our body to the extreme isn’t healthy. What if working out could not only serve your health but also be something you enjoy doing?

The absolute best and most powerful way for me to start my day is my early morning power hour that includes meditation, journalling and gratitude. It sets the tone and energy for my day. If I miss it for whatever reason, my day is less intentional and more scattered.

Do you have difficulty falling asleep? Do you toss and turn? Do you lay awake at night with thoughts racing through your mind? If this sounds familiar, I have some great tips for how to help you fall asleep easier and get a better quality night’s sleep.

If you’re reading this, it is likely that you are under a lot of stress, may or may not have tried different ways to relieve it, and have heard that essential oils can help. The good news is that YES, essential oils can help you respond better to stress….

"Andrea, you look stressed." my mom said, as I was packing our final things into our suitcase. It was funny because I didn't feel stressed. It took me two days into our vacation to realize that I was just so used to living at that level of stress that I now perceived it as normal. My life isn't that crazy. My hours between work and family are where I like them to be. I have amazing people in my life who support me. We are healthy. We are happy. However,

If I were to ask you what body part can be responsible for heart disease, diabetes, migraines, dementia, and rheumatoid arthritis…would you ever guess your mouth? Poor oral and dental health can be responsible for so much more than cavities and gum disease. Not only is your mouth the first part of your digestive tract, but it's your tool for how you communicate and express yourself to the world. It's pretty important to make sure your mouth is as healthy as possible.

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered where the laugh lines and forehead wrinkles came from? Over the years, our faces change! I started to take more of an interest about two years ago. My face was familiar but somehow it seemed like it was aging overnight. The truth was I had always taken care of my skin but I didn't have skin care rituals that I stuck to. I knew I had to wash it daily. I knew to moisturize. Truthfully though

If you were to ask me what the ONE thing is you can do to change your life, I would tell you it's to have an early morning power hour. The early morning is quiet, peaceful and uninterrupted. It is time for you and ONLY you. There are no distractions in the early morning. It’s the time when magic happens. You intentionally create time to be aware of your physical, emotional and mental self and health.

Waking up exhausted due to a lack of sleep leaves you feeling hung over but without a great dinner party for the memories. What if though, you can improve the quality or quantity of your sleep using a few simple essential oils?