by peabrandswan | Jul 31, 2019 | Chemicals
As gardening season is now in full swing, and you are wondering how to keep pesky weeds and bugs from invading your harvest before you can enjoy it, I’m writing to have you think twice before grabbing pesticides. Yes, they stop the weeds and kill the bugs, but at what... 
by peabrandswan | Jul 17, 2019 | Health
I was asked an interesting question the other day during an appointment. I had a client ask me if Epsom Salt baths were something she should be taking regularly. Before even blinking, I told her that they were a wonderful addition to life, and that they were a great... 
by peabrandswan | Jun 19, 2019 | Chemicals, children, family, Health, infants, newborn, pregnancy
Cloth diapers are not what our grandmothers once used- a cloth towel held together by pins. Gone are the days of hand-washing and line drying cloth diapers, too. (Unless of course, you choose to do so.) We are entering a more environmentally friendly generational wave... 
by peabrandswan | Jun 5, 2019 | Health
In a recent article on USA Today, it was announced that “young people are far more likely than senior citizens to report being lonely and in poor health.” After a study including 20,000 Americans was published, the results are causing quite the stir. “The overall... 
by peabrandswan | May 22, 2019 | estrogen
Estrogen dominance is understood by most women to take place throughout (and after) menopause, but the truth is that we are seeing a rise in the condition at a much younger age – and not only in women. What could be causing this steady increase in hormonal... 
by peabrandswan | May 1, 2019 | Health
Apple Cider Vinegar is among the most healthy things you can drink daily to support your body and help with your overall health. While it makes for a great salad dressing, it’s uses reach far passed the kitchen. If you aren’t currently ingesting 1-2 tablespoons of an... 
by peabrandswan | Apr 17, 2019 | children, sleep
We all have a tendency to breathe through our mouths when our mouths are open. This, however, should never be how we receive the majority of our oxygen. Typically, adults only breathe through their mouths when there is inflammation or blockage (due to illness or sinus... 
by peabrandswan | Apr 4, 2019 | Health, natural
Chlorine is a necessary evil; it is a needed chemical to keep swimming pools ‘clean.’ But at what costs? It is basically unavoidable this time of year, and with months of heat left, the pools will still beckon us. Summer is upon us, and I am seeing more and more... 
by peabrandswan | Mar 20, 2019 | Behavior, children, depression, women
When was the last time you received a good hug? How about the last time you gave someone a good hug? A hug only takes seconds, but most adults feel as though the act is too personal to share with others on a daily basis; however, this mindset needs to shift because... 
by peabrandswan | Feb 20, 2019 | nutrition
Utilizing and burning stored body fat to produce energy throughout your day can aid in a more productive lifestyle, but it can also benefit your overall health and wellness. How can you convince your body to pull from its own stored fat, though? How can you get out of...