Once we head outdoors for summer, sunscreen is a must have in my purse and pool bag. I do use sunscreen all year long on my face, but am definitely more diligent about it over once the warm weather hits. I am not afraid of some unprotected sun exposure but when we spend all day outside, I like my family … Read More
Homemade Moisturizing Shower Gel Recipe
I have really been enjoying detoxing my home and beauty products and this homemade shower gel recipe does not disappoint. It is so important to be mindful of both what we put IN and ON our bodies. Oh Lardy started out more focused on real, nourishing foods but as we grow and develop, we are starting to focus on quality … Read More
Six Benefits of Detoxing Your Body
There are lots of detox programs floating around out there. I am sure you have heard of them and wonder if they can benefit your body. Do you even need to do a detox? How would it benefit you? The thing is, your body detoxes all on its own, every day. Your liver has that very important job, and it … Read More
Are YOU Ready to Detox Your Home?
Detox Your Home When trying to live a healthy lifestyle by eating right and exercising, sometimes the last areas we may think to change are our cleaning and personal care products. We pay a lot of attention to what we put in our mouths. We read food labels and see how much sugar, fat, and whole grains are in food products. … Read More
Top 10 Ways to Detox
Do you ever think about detoxing, cleansing, meditating, fasting, eliminating certain foods from the diet, exercising…all different things to make your body and mind healthy and happy? Many people focus on this as a New Year’s resolution but we should be doing these things ALL year long. Life is constantly bombarding us with toxins…in our food, our water, our air, our … Read More
Six Amazing Health Benefits of Magnesium
Poor dietary habits, pharmaceutical drug use, and nutrient-depleted growing soils are among the most common reasons why many people today are dangerously deficient in the mineral magnesium, a necessary nutrient for the proper function of virtually all systems of the body. The good news, though, is that incorporating more magnesium into your diet does not have to be an burdensome … Read More
4 Ways to Heal Your Eczema
Eczema. The allergic skin inflammation that results in a dry, itchy rash that just won’t go away. Your doctor may have told you that there is no cure for eczema and you can only control it with a steroid cream between flare ups. Your doctor also may have even done allergy testing on you or your child with no definitive … Read More
The Superwoman Slim Down – Week One is Complete!
Alright folks, today I am finishing Week 1 of the Superwoman Slim Down Real Food Detox. So far so good. For those of you new to the party, on September 1st, I started a 3 week real food detox called the Superwoman Slim Down designed by my friend Kristen Boucher from Mix Wellness. (Here is a post from last week giving … Read More
Beginning a 3 Week Cleanse – The Superwoman Slim Down
I have had a great summer. We went on some fabulous trips, swam, played, rode bikes, went to barbecues, attended concerts and sporting events, ate a lot of good food and had too many alcoholic beverages. Now I feel bloated, tired, brain foggy, moody and just overall yucky. I was targeting September 1 as a perfect day to start a … Read More
How to Get Back on Track with Your Goals
I have been writing a lot this year about setting smart goals and goal setting tips and really working to meet them. As a health coach, I work with people on their own goal setting but still struggle with it myself! Do you set goals and meet them? What happens when you get off track? How to you get back on track … 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
30+ Deliciously Healthy Green Drink Recipes
As you know, I have made the commitment to drink a green drink every day this month! Are you joining me? There are myriad recipes out there for green smoothies and green juices. The sky really is the limit with the combinations that can be made. Right now, my favorite are the following two recipes for fresh juice: Spicy Vegetable … Read More
Six Natural Ways to Cure a Hangover
Have you ever had a bit too much to drink? Woke up the next morning feeling pretty bad? If you have, I have some tips to help you cure a hangover in a hurry!
Friday Happy Hour #23
Check out what Kelly and Tamara found this week around the blogosphere! Grab a glass of your favorite beverage, relax and Cheers!