
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!

Keep Cut Flowers Fresh (How to make your own Cut Flower Food!)
There are about as many tips and recipes for keeping flowers lasting longer as there are types of flowers. People will swear this does it, or that, but there are THREE rules of thumb (green thumb no less! :) that many pro-florists follow to making the flowers happy in their vase and lasting longer and more vibrant.

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!

5 Reasons A Nutritionist Says to Give Homemade Sourdough a Try
Diving into gluten, digestibility, biome, carbs, and minerals of this ancient food.

Liferoot Creative Process - How We Formulate New Products
One of my favorite things to do at Liferoot is to create new products. Curious about how we develop new botanicals? Learn more here.

Toner & Hyaluronic Acid, Essential for Aging Skin?
Frequently asked questions about toner & hyaluronic acid and how they support aging skin.

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!

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).

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.

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.

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.

Materica Medica - St. John’s Wort
Each plant flowers in a different cadence, almost like they are putting on a show. The St. John’s Wort is always a show stopper with its cheery yellow flowers and trailing beautiful leaves.

Rosacea Lifestyle Tips & Helpful Herbs
When I was 23, I was given a spa gift certificate for my birthday. I remember the spa, very ornamental and zen, quite fancy and I wasn’t a fancy gal. They proceeded to break out all the facial things (keep in mind I had never had a facial before).

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.

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.

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.