Green Oklahoma

Natural Health

Menstrual Products, How Do They Affect You and the Environment?

By Leave a Comment

This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click here for full disclosure and privacy policy.

We use a lot of pads and tampons over our life and it can create a lot of trash. Menstrual products can be harmful to us and the environment.  We all know that disposable products are bad for the environment but have you thought about the environmental impact of your menstrual products? And what about…

Read More

6 Essential Oils for Stress Relief

By Leave a Comment

This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click here for full disclosure and privacy policy.

Feeling stressed? Consider trying essential oils for stress relief. There are several options that may prove beneficial, these are six of our favorites. We are not doctors. Check with your doctor or veterinarian before trying natural remedies to see if they are right for you. These benefits are ones that have been seen by people…

Read More

40+ Amazing Uses for Coconut Oil

By Leave a Comment

This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click here for full disclosure and privacy policy.

Coconut oil is one of the most useful products we can have in our homes. It’s great for skin care, eating, and so much more. Check out these amazing coconut oil uses! We are not doctors. Check with your doctor or veterinarian before trying natural remedies to see if they are right for you. These…

Read More

How to Reduce Allergens in Your Home

By Leave a Comment

This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click here for full disclosure and privacy policy.

Struggling with allergies? Use these tips to help you reduce allergens in your home and reduce your allergy symptoms naturally. Does it seem like every allergy season your allergies get worse? You aren’t imagining it, they are. One contributing factor is climate change.  “Increasing carbon dioxide levels lead to increased levels of the proteins in…

Read More

9 Foods to Avoid During Ragweed Season

By 1 Comment

This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click here for full disclosure and privacy policy.

Ragweed season is here. If you find yourself dealing with some new food allergies it may be oral allergy syndrome. Learn how to stop the symptoms. If you are experiencing allergies right now you are likely one of the 10-30% of Americans that suffer from hay fever, or allergic rhinitis. And of the most common…

Read More

The Best Safe Sunscreen

By Leave a Comment

This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click here for full disclosure and privacy policy.

Sunscreen is very important to help protect our skin from damage and skin cancer but some sunscreens may have unsafe side effects. Choosing safe sunscreen is important but can be difficult, this list will help.  Sunscreen is a very useful product that helps to prevent skin damage and skin cancer. The problem is not all…

Read More

Herbal Oils and Your Home Apothecary: Lavender Infused Oil

By 7 Comments

This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click here for full disclosure and privacy policy.

Interested in making your own personal care products? Herbal oils are a great place to get started and lavender infused oil is sure to be a favorite.  When I first started studying herbal medicine many long years ago making herbal oils was the first thing that I fell in love with. I had always loved…

Read More

6 Foods to Avoid During Cedar Season

By Leave a Comment

This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click here for full disclosure and privacy policy.

Cedar pollen season is here. If you find yourself dealing with some new food allergies it may be oral allergy syndrome. Learn how to stop the symptoms. If you are currently experiencing allergies it’s likely due to tree pollen, mainly cedar pollen. Cedar allergies affect people usually November through April with the heaviest levels of…

Read More

My Whole30 Confessions

By 16 Comments

This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click here for full disclosure and privacy policy.

Interested in Whole30 but feeling stuck? Check out these Whole30 Confessions. You aren’t alone in your struggles.  I fell off the Whole30 wagon on day 21. I think partly due to lady business, but that’s not really a good excuse. I read through my food log today and realized that the long week/weekend of work…

Read More

My Whole30: An Unexpected Ephiphany

By Leave a Comment

This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click here for full disclosure and privacy policy.

Day 20 is here! I intended to write a half-way point post, but my schedule last week was ridiculous. Normally I would have sucked it up and written the post instead of sleeping, but I didn’t and I’m about to tell you why. After taking care of my diet and doing well with that for…

Read More