Author: Christy Fechser

Our Review of Juicers

Our Review of Juicers

Four years ago we watched a documentary called Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead. Uplifting title I know but seriously I love this show. I also love what it taught us! My husband was diagnosed with non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease three years ago. When the doctors told 

Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead

Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead

This documentary was one of the first “healthy living” type documentaries we watched. It was a huge eye opener that led to us buying our first juicer. I love this documentary and highly recommend it to anyone that is interested in living a healthier lifestyle 

Chia Seed

Chia Seed

Chia seeds are tiny black seeds from a plant that originated in South America. In fact, “chia” is the ancient Mayan word for “strength.” According to Dr. Oz, chia seeds are among the healthiest foods on the planet. They are loaded with nutrients that are necessary for the body 

Put Your Aloe Vera To Use

Put Your Aloe Vera To Use

Aloe Vera is a succulent plant species which has been used in herbal medicine since the beginning of the first century AD. Aloe Vera is widely used in the cosmetics and holistic health industries due to its healing and rejuvenating abilities. If you are thinking about introducing a new houseplant 

Top 6 Reasons to Include Figs in Your Diet

Top 6 Reasons to Include Figs in Your Diet

One of my favorite snacks is dried figs. I buy my dried figs at local ethnic grocers, or at Whole Foods.  I also enjoy fresh figs, but these are harder to come by here. There are many varieties of figs, which are grown in warm, 

Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe

  Summer is here and it is a hot one in the southern states! One of my favorite foods to bring along on summer picnics is cantaloupe. It is so easy to dice up and toss into a bowl to take along. Or better yet, thread 

Top 4 Health Benefits of Saffron

Top 4 Health Benefits of Saffron

  One of my favorite meals is Paella. I love yellow rice. Saffron is the spice that gives the rice its color (“saffron” means “yellow” in Arabic) and flavor in this yummy Spanish dish. Saffron has been prized throughout history for its medicinal properties, and 

Six Actions You Can Implement To Take Control Of Your Health

Six Actions You Can Implement To Take Control Of Your Health

The first step in solving a problem is recognizing that there is one! Most people understand that this our healthcare system is broken. People are getting sicker and sicker despite their medications, doctors are being paid off by the pharmaceutical companies, governments are mandating mandatory 

Common Sense, Education, and Essential Oils eBook

Common Sense, Education, and Essential Oils eBook

Essential Oils are becoming more & more mainstream everyday. People everywhere are turning to essential oils as a natural way to support the body, for household cleaning, for emotional support, and for so much more. As the popularity of essential oils has grown, people often wonder 

Turmeric Benefits & Uses

Turmeric Benefits & Uses

  Turmeric is a spice that is best known for being used in curry. It has been used in India for many, many years as a spice and medicinal herb. Turmeric is a relative of ginger and is the spice that gives mustard its yellow color. Turmeric is a