Honoring Mothers and Women: Why Gentle, Cyclic Health Is Powerful
Most health advice wasn't built with women's rhythms in mind. But when we stop pushing against the body and start supporting it, hormones settle, energy returns, and healing becomes possible. This guide explores the herbs, foods, and gentle practices that help women feel nourished, regulated, and at home in themselves.
Men’s Health Is A Family Value
Most men put their health last — until the body starts asking louder. The good news? Supporting men's health doesn't have to be complicated. With the right herbs, simple nutrition shifts, and movement that actually fits real life, feeling strong and present is more within reach than most men think.
Why Non-Toxic Candles Matter
That cozy candle on your coffee table might be doing more than setting the mood. Most conventional candles are made with paraffin wax, synthetic fragrance, and chemically treated wicks that can quietly affect your indoor air. The good news? Switching to cleaner options is one of the simplest swaps you can make for a healthier home.
Building a Healthy, Happy Mouth Naturally
Let’s celebrate the amazingness of our pearly gates (aka your mouth) 😊
Our mouth is a vibrant world, bustling with bacteria and balance. Did you know your mouth is its own unique ecosystem, home to a dazzling array of friendly microbes that keep watch over your immune system, help digest your first bites, and even create special nutrients like nitric oxide for your heart and vascular health? There are more bacteria in your mouth than people on Earth, and a huge number of them actually benefit you by protecting against more dangerous bacteria and keeping your immune system healthy and balanced.
The Most Effective Herbs, Vitamins, & Lifestyle Habits for Men’s Health
Men’s health comes with its own set of challenges—and smart habits make all the difference. With the right movement, food, sleep, and stress care (plus a little herbal support), you can stay sharp and strong at any age.
Want to know our favorite herbs and supplements for energy, hormones, and prostate health? Keep reading—we’ve got you covered.
My three favorite growths this year for Liferoot:
I celebrated another trip around the sun this week! I always find myself retrospective on my birthday (especially the older I get), looking back at my year and the learning experiences it held.
How did things grow and change?
What were some of my favorite moments?
I don’t want to miss the amazing experiences and growth opportunities the Divine had and has in store for me, and this exercise always surprises me what can be and change in one year.
I do this in my personal life as well as Liferoot, but they can be interchangeable on most days. 😊 Because Liferoot is such a passion as well as a job, many times one change in one area leads to the next.
Be Sun Resilient, Eat Your Sunscreen, & Throw The Toxic Tube Away
Human beings evolved and thrived under the sun. Sunlight was a constant in people’s lives, warming and guiding them through the days and seasons. Cultures spent the bulk of our history outside, mostly naked with very little covering. Skin was the primary interface with the world. Melanin & Eumelanin (protective pigments in the skin) would react with UV light and make the skin darker and more resilient to the sun. The skin would thicken in appearance, protecting the body if need be.
A Life Rooted Journal - The Story Behind the Stories
Here’s the story how A Life Rooted Journal was born - from my first career as a journalist and editor, to my second career as a teacher, herbalist and nutritionist and connecting back to my intention of preserving nostalgia and keeping the generational stories alive.
Ideas & Inspiration on How to Live Seasonally
How do we connect and live seasonally in our modern world? It is so easy to become lost in modern life where the only way seems forward, busy & rushed. Our society seems to live in an eternal summer, working hard — never resting— hustle culture— 24/7 access to everything. We don’t even hear the little whisper of our own heart anymore, because the expectations of the outer world are screaming in our face…
Heat Exhaustion Signs & Treatment & Our Fave Summer Drink Recipes!
The summer heat is no joke in Texas! With temps that can reach over 110 degrees, heat exhaustion is prevalent and can affect so many. We have had experience with heat exhaustion, and sometimes it can come on without warning or when you don’t expect it. Learn about the factors that make you more susceptible and things you can do. Plus our favorite hydrating recipes!
Your Amazing Armpit ~ Conventional Deodorant Toxins & Armpit Detox
Today, we are talking about armpits! Most people don't give them any thought at all, except to purse their nose when they smell bad. But we will dive into the nitty gritty of the armpit and the beautiful bacteria balance in the pit that supports your immune system! We will also chat about conventional deodorant and the chemicals found in them, and a simple armpit detox. We encourage you to dive into pacifying your pits!
Emotional First Aid: Addressing Emotions and Trauma with Botanicals and Havening Touch Therapy
Many times, when an emotional trauma occurs, we don’t deal with it the same way we would bodily first aid. Emotions are shoved down: press on, push past, keep trucking, suck it up. Unresolved emotional trauma can manifest in many ways, causing pain, anxiety, irritability, panic, disease…just about anything you can think of as a symptom can be a result of emotional trauma.
Antidotes & Plant Allies for Challenging Times
The past few years have many thrown for a loop, and I get asked frequently about herbs for relaxation, sleep, and stress. Here are a few tools to help you in challenging times. My hope is that you can pull a few of these tips and plant allies to use when needed.
Holiday Gift Guide
We regularly get comments saying Wow! I didn’t know you had that product! With almost 100 products on the site, it can be overwhelming on what to choose for your special people this season. Here are our ideas for the best gifts for all the lucky people on your list.
Uncommon Ways to Keep Your Immune System Thriving & Surviving During the Holidays
Did you know uncommon things as gut health, excessive phone time, arguments, toxic body products, and a less-than oral hygiene regimen can also lower the immune system response? Here are a few uncommon ways to keep your immune system thriving and happy for the holiday season!
Back to School Herbs & Lifestyle Tips for Families
Whatever schedule you find you & your family in this fall, it can be a great time to nourish your family with healthy herbs, recipes and lifestyle tips!
All About Fertility
Pregnancy is an amazing thing. I am always fascinated by the body and its ability to reproduce. Everything needs to be just right, at the right time. In the US, it is estimated that 15-20% of couples are infertile. Read on for more about causes of infertility from a holistic perspective and how to support your body.
Non-Toxic Glossary & Label Guide
Did you know that your personal care and home products (from shampoo to antibacterial wipes to makeup) contain carcinogenic ingredients, neurotoxins, endocrine disruptors and allergens that could be hazardous to your health?
❤️ Motherhood ❤️
As a mom myself, I can say it's been a beautifully imperfect journey, where my heart is worn outside of my body most of the time. When we appreciate the role of a Mother, in whatever form it is defined to you, we see it is complicated and beautiful.
10 Unconventional Ways to Boost the Immune System
The human body is such a wonderful and amazing creation. The immune system is such a marvel, so complex that many devote their whole lives to understanding it. As soon as an invader enters your territory, the body is already hard at work (like a small army), defending you at all costs.