Heat Exhaustion Signs & Treatment & Our Fave Summer Drink Recipes!
Family Wellness, Food & Nutrition Amy Lupton Family Wellness, Food & Nutrition Amy Lupton

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!

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Your Amazing Armpit ~ Conventional Deodorant Toxins & Armpit Detox
Family Wellness, Women's Health Amy Lupton Family Wellness, Women's Health Amy Lupton

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!

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Emotional First Aid: Addressing Emotions and Trauma with Botanicals and Havening Touch Therapy
Herbal Medica, Family Wellness Amy Lupton Herbal Medica, Family Wellness Amy Lupton

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.

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Summer Fridge Pickles
Food & Nutrition, Liferoot Farms Amy Lupton Food & Nutrition, Liferoot Farms Amy Lupton

Summer Fridge Pickles

One food that always goes quick on the table are fridge pickles... especially served on a tray with raw cheese cubes, grass fed jerky, fresh fruit from the garden, and some gluten-free crackers. Hungry yet? These pickles are not canned, which helps them keep their beneficial enzymes (because the cucumbers and vinegar are still raw).

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Corn Silk Uses & Remedies
Food & Nutrition, Liferoot Farms Amy Lupton Food & Nutrition, Liferoot Farms Amy Lupton

Corn Silk Uses & Remedies

When summer comes around each year, you can be sure that corn on the cob will be a feature in meals, picnics, and backyard barbecues. But did you know that this famous staple in summer cooking is medicinal as well? Many studies have cited using corn silk and its potential antioxidant and healthcare applications as a diuretic agent, hyperglycemia reduction, and as anti-depressant and anti-fatigue agent.

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Liferoot Bees!

Liferoot Bees!

Brad and I have always been fascinated with bees, their lifestyle, and the wonder and impact they have on our planet and food production. Last fall we made the decision to become stewards of bees and host a home for them. But we didn’t take that decision lightly…and vowed to learn all we could about these amazing insects. So we read books and took courses, talked to seasoned beekeepers and watched Youtube videos galore.

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Liferoot’s DIY Stock Tank Pool

Liferoot’s DIY Stock Tank Pool

I started to see cowboy or stock tank pools start to become popular in 2020 when many public swimming areas were shut down. I saw them on Instagram, these cute 2.5-3 foot deep pool, wide and perfect for sitting and chilling. These pools were a cheaper, faster installation, semi-permanent, super chic and stylish way to get a pool. And did I mention they were super cute? I wanted one.

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All About Fertility
Women's Health, Family Wellness Amy Lupton Women's Health, Family Wellness Amy Lupton

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.

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How to Support Your Bodily Detox Systems
Food & Nutrition, Herbal Medica Amy Lupton Food & Nutrition, Herbal Medica Amy Lupton

How to Support Your Bodily Detox Systems

When we normally think of “detox” we think of eating a certain way, taking a pill or herb to clean out some sludge that might have developed. And while that is definitely beneficial and has its place and time (we love spring for this), there are things you can do day-to-day to support the key systems that are responsible for keeping your body moving toxins along in the right way.

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Balancing Inflammation
Food & Nutrition, Herbal Medica Amy Lupton Food & Nutrition, Herbal Medica Amy Lupton

Balancing Inflammation

Inflammation is an important reaction of the body when an injury occurs. Acute inflammation can be a life saver, bringing important healing components to the area in an attempt to regain balance. Inflammation is an important event of cellular defense system, and can be triggered by a variety of factors such as pathogens, allergens, damaged cells and toxic compounds. Inflammation indicates tissue remodeling & repair, and is characterized by redness, heat, swelling, pain and loss of function.

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