What do athlete’s foot, jock itch and ringworm have in common? Well, none of them are caused by a worm. In fact, athlete’s foot and jock itch are actually two forms of ringworm, named for where they’re found and who they often affect. Ringworm itself isn’t named for its cause, but its most common symptom: Circular rashes with raised, worm-like borders. Ringworm infections are common and contagious, but they’re usually treatable. We’ll break down what ringworm is, what symptoms look like on different parts of the body, treatment options and how to prevent it. So if it’s not about worms,…

Most weeks I try to do a weekly meal prep day. This helps me get ahead and have time for other things (like taking care of 6 kids!). Swedish meatballs can be a good make-ahead recipe for anyone with hungry mouths to feed. They’re high in protein and cooked in a flavorful creamy sauce. The Best Swedish Meatballs What do you think of when you hear Swedish meatballs? Maybe you think of Sunday dinner at Grandma’s or Ikea. They’ve been a staple in Sweden for hundreds of years. Swedish meatballs are traditionally served with lingonberry jam. The more Americanized version…

In our modern American diet, we’re told that salt is bad and we should avoid it at all costs. But the truth is it’s not the villain it’s often made out to be! It turns out that it’s actually very beneficial to our bodies. There’s some age-old evidence that consuming the right kind of salt daily (unprocessed and unrefined) can be very beneficial for our health. That’s why I love to make sole water! By increasing salt intake, you provide your body with key electrolytes needed to help it run smoothly. While eating salt is great, sometimes I find it…

I’ve written quite a few natural hair care articles over the years. Recipes like nourishing conditioner and herbal hair treatments for healthier hair. However, healthy hair starts with scalp health. This hair growth oil helps nourish the scalp and is great for anyone dealing with hair loss and breakage. I originally wrote this recipe for men who may notice thinning hair with age. However, plenty of women are also looking for hair products to address hair health. Over styling, tight hairstyles (like tight braids), heat styling tools, thyroid problems, androgenetic alopecia, and pregnancy can all contribute to hair loss. Over…