It is no mystery that Tamara and I are very aware of the quality of the foods that go into our bodies as well as the quality of the products that go onto our bodies. Eating pasture raised animals, organically grown produce, and avoiding toxic chemicals are all things we do to ensure a healthy life. After I had … Read More
The Oil Cleansing Method
Today we are talking about the oil cleansing method. If you haven’t heard about washing your face with oil, yet, then you are totally missing out! Does washing your face with oil seem counter intuitive to you? Yeah, it did to me too. But hear me out. Washing our faces with washes, soaps, and the various products out there actually … Read More
The Personal Lubricant That Will Change Your Life!
Wait, is Oh Lardy talking about lube? Yes. Yes we are. But what does lube have to do with real food and healthy living? And will it really change your life? If you have been a fan of Oh Lardy for any length of time, you probably know that we like to eat foods with real ingredients and use products … Read More
10 Benefits of Dry Brushing Your Skin
Have you ever heard of Dry Brushing? or Dry Skin Brushing? Dry brushing is quite the rage in spas and salons right now. You can pay quite a lot of money to have your skin dry brushed. I checked some local salons and a dry brushing treatment can cost upward of $65! The thing is, it is so easy to … Read More
Goal of the Month: Dry Brushing
If you have been following Oh Lardy, you know I have been setting monthly goals to hold myself accountable! I help people set their own goals as a health coach, but I admit, I have a hard time setting…well, actually a hard time KEEPING them! My goal for January was to do oil pulling every morning. I am still doing … Read More
Coconut Oil Pulling: The Beginner’s Guide
If you have been reading Oh Lardy, you know that in the past I made a goal to oil pull every morning. Well, guess what! I did! And it was great! I keep a small jar of organic coconut oil and a spoon in my bathroom and put a spoonful in my mouth upon arising. I would ‘swish swish swish’ while I … Read More
My Goal For the Week: Oil Pulling
I am not sure if all of our readers know this, but I recently became a Certified Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. I work with clients on changing habits, setting goals and living healthier lives. I love what I do both one on one with clients and in group sessions and workshop type settings! However, sometimes I … Read More
DIY Organic Beauty Recipes
I have been wanting to do a review of this book for quite some time. DIY Organic Beauty Recipes is the most comprehensive book that I have found on the subject to date. I have been getting in to making my own personal products recently and this book came out at the perfect time! The book itself is user friendly … Read More
Homemade Deodorant for Sensitive Skin
Friends, this is it. An all natural deodorant that works. WORKS, I tell you! No crappy ingredients. Just five natural ones that last all day long. No stinkiness. Just smell my pits if you don’t believe me. But here is where it gets interesting…your doubting husbands and family members may even start to use it. GASP! I had been … Read More
Natural Homemade Vapor Rub
We are constantly doing a lot to support our healthy immune systems. We eat fermented foods, take elderberry syrup, eat lots of green veggies and take Juice Plus. Awhile back, I was on the hunt for a salve with soothing vapors that I could make at home. Besides, I have been on the hunt for non-toxic recipes or products to replace the … Read More