Mel, naturalist and wellness writer

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12 Essential Oils For Water Retention & Bloating: Natural Diuretics 

I’ve rounded up the best essential oils to reduce water retention, its causes and prevention, and to the use of essential oils as natural diuretics.

What is forest bathing? Is it walking through the woods in the snow?

What is Forest Bathing?

Learn what is Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, a Japanese practice of immersing oneself in nature to reap various health benefits.

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Best Essential Oils for Altitude Sickness

We cover the best essential oils for altitude sickness and how to use them, as well as other ways to avoid or mitigate the effects of altitude sickness.

This article explains what Celluma Light Therapy is, the benefits and side effects associated with using a low-level therapy device, and some lower-cost alternatives to Celluma.

Should You Try LED Celluma Light Therapy?

This article explains what Celluma Light Therapy is, the benefits and side effects associated with using a low-level therapy device, and some lower-cost alternatives to Celluma.

new moon

New Moon Rituals For Beginners and Experts

This post may contain compensated links. Find more info in my disclosure. I like keeping track of, and honoring, cycles – from seasonal transitions to sunrises and sunsets. Each month, sometimes twice a month, we get to celebrate the new moon. It’s a time of beginnings. I hope these new moon rituals for beginners and …

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The Best Antiviral Essential Oils

Wondering which are the best antiviral essential oils? Want to prevent or lesson symptoms from a virus or flu? Find out here, plus how to make your own antiviral essential oil blend.

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Best Natural Anti Wrinkle Creams, Serums, and Products (that actually work)

Are you looking for the best natural anti wrinkle products? I share my favorite effective and good for you and the planet anti aging products. Plus, some you can make at home.

Ten of the Best Things to Boost Immune System Health

Wondering what the best things to boost immune system health are, scientifically speaking? From mushrooms, to ginger, to meditation, and forest bathing we’ll show you how to boost your immune system naturally.

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Full Moon Rituals for Beginners (and everyone else!)

Wondering how to celebrate the full moon in a meaningful way? We share full moon rituals for beginners to practiced to create your own moon ceremony.

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Best Infrared Sauna Review

 In our best infrared sauna review we cover the benefits of infrared saunas, how to choose one, and review 10 of the best home saunas.