Sometimes referred to as the “mushroom of immortality,” reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) has traditionally been used to promote vitality, support immune function, increase stress resilience, improve mental clarity and more. It contains approximately 400 bioactive compounds that work together to deliver therapeutic benefits and is one of the most studied [...] Continue Reading
About Heather Dessinger
14 Ways To Reduce Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Your Home
After 717 days of looking, my husband and I recently closed on a home. I can't even describe how excited I am to organize my kitchen, hang my kids artwork, and set up my sauna, but it's going to have to wait a little longer. Because although it's awesome in so many ways (low EMF, no mold issues, and big kitchen window where I can grow [...] Continue Reading
5 Tips To Make Meal Planning Easier
Do you ever replay your day in your mind and wonder where all the time went? Yeah, me too. I have used lists, charts, and even apps - all in an effort to comb through each aspect of my day and find a way to get some of it back. I'm not much of an app person, but there is one I love - Real Plans - that manages all my meal planning. Despite what I [...] Continue Reading
How To Make Homemade Dishwasher Detergent (That Actually Works)
If you’ve ever tried making homemade dishwasher detergent and been disappointed with the results, chances are you were closer to a great recipe than you thought! Most do-it-yourself formulas use the same basic ingredients, but there’s a trick to getting natural cleaning recipes to work. You see, cleansers like washing soda are considered a base, [...] Continue Reading
6 Benefits of Chaga Mushrooms
Cryotherapy. Cupping. Flying spaceships with my mind. I've done some weird things in the name of wellness, so a few years ago when I heard people were putting mushrooms in their coffee, I just had to know why. As I learned about the benefits of chaga mushrooms for stress support, healthy skin, immune support, and more, I decided to buy [...] Continue Reading
DIY Makeup Remover With Just 2 Ingredients
Y'all, I love my homemade honey face wash and its composition of gluconic acid and enzymes do amazing things - brighten skin, promote cell renewal, and balance pH to name a few - but it is not awesome at removing mascara. Apparently many of you have noticed the same thing, because in the past few weeks I've received several messages like [...] Continue Reading
Best of the Blog In 2019
Happy almost New Year! Before we close out 2019 I thought it would be fun to look back at the top ten most popular posts from this year - thank you so much for being part of this community! I'd love to hear what you want me to write about in 2020 - if you have a request please let me know in the comments below. Also, I've been reflecting on [...] Continue Reading
3 Ingredient Bacon Wrapped Dates Recipe with Goat Cheese
This three-ingredient appetizer has got it all - sweet, chewy dates, crispy bacon and creamy goat cheese tucked into each little morsel. Bacon wrapped dates are one of my go-to party recipes for three reasons: they're total crowd pleasers, super simple to make, and can be prepped ahead of time for holiday gatherings, game day, or any event that [...] Continue Reading
