Category: Natural Wellness

Why I Stopped Using an Antiperspirant

At the risk of sounding like I don’t have good hygiene habits, I’m going to admit to the fact that I’ve stopped using antiperspirant. Not to worry, though. I shower regularly, and I still wear deodorant, just not antiperspirant. Until just recently, I never even thought about the difference between a deodorant and an antiperspirant. For years,… Continue reading Why I Stopped Using an Antiperspirant

“Early to Bed, Early to Rise . . .” Why a Regular Sleep Schedule Matters

        Early to bed, early to rise… . . . And you know the rest. Every time I hear Ben Franklin’s famous quote, “Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise,” it sounds like a good idea, but I never seem able to actually follow that practice… Continue reading “Early to Bed, Early to Rise . . .” Why a Regular Sleep Schedule Matters

7 Reasons Why You Should Grow Your Own Food

    There was a time when almost every home had some type of vegetable garden on the property. Those who were wealthy could afford to have large, elaborately-planned gardens, but even those who couldn’t afford to own as much land often had at least a small vegetable patch in their yard. Growing your own food is something that a… Continue reading 7 Reasons Why You Should Grow Your Own Food