Gratitude is good for your heart! For real! And not just this week of Thanksgiving. Why feel gratitude? There are many benefits related to gratitude. Perhaps that is why there are so many studies about gratitude. One study has found a reduction in inflammatory bio markers as well as an […]
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Fragrance ingredients. Do you know what’s in a fragrance or perfume? Have you even given it any thought? Don’t you ever wonder what’s behind that word ‘fragrance’ when you find it on an ingredient list in your skin care or laundry products? It seems like such a benign term, right? […]
The problem with acid reflux is NOT too much stomach acid. Now that I’ve got that out in the open, I promise to explain it. But first, I have a story to tell. Lately, my husband has been experiencing acid reflux in the middle of the night. He’ll get up […]
Are Essential Oils safe? Is it possible that essential oils (EOs) can cause headaches or migraines? I first asked this question on my Mariposa Naturals blog in November of 2012. It became the most popular blog post on my website, even now, over 5 years later. Essential Oils are Powerful […]
Perhaps you’ve already noticed the change? I made it 2 or 3 weeks ago without announcing it. While the changes to my blog may seem subtle, they’re indicative a bigger change. What Changed? The tag line at the top of the website now reads “What’s Cookin’ with Barbara!” And on […]
Cleaning out the pantry is a great way to jumpstart a new health routine or change in diet. Why not make the pantry and food storage spaces a part of your Spring Cleaning this year? Perhaps this describes your kitchen space: You can’t find what you’re looking for. You keep […]
Reading food labels is not a fun task, but it’s a good idea. Most of us don’t read food labels because they are often confusing, misleading, hard to understand, and have teeny-tiny type. Too often, the food label is designed for selling rather than informing. That’s why my favorite foods […]
I’ve known for a while how stress impacts health, especially my own health. Stress manifests in many different ways, and too often stress can lead to health challenges. Stress, as a topic, cannot be talked about too much. It is a complex topic with many causes as well as myriad […]
Today I’m introducing you to my personal food philosophy. I’ll be writing more and more about food and nutrition topics and I want you to understand my personal relationship with food. It can help you going forward as you read this blog. My food philosophy is my own. It may […]
February is Heart Health Month. I’m guessing they chose February because of Valentine’s Day and the association with hearts. But, there’s another reason to choose February (or another winter month) for Heart Health Month. And that reason is Kale! I know you’re probably thinking I am crazy, but bear with […]