How We Flourish

Creating healthier people and a healthier planet, one step at a time

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How to Make the Transition in 5 Simple Steps

I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here.It’s been over a year and a half since I first began my transition to rid my life of harmful chemicals, which then led to my quest to improve my diet. I started this blog to document my journey […]

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Soothing Essential Oil Blend

I love essential oils, and many of them have been a huge help for enhancing my health and helping with minor problems. One that I didn’t expect to be so amazing, though, is a soothing essential oil blend. My first experience with this blend was last fall. My lower back was bothering me. There is […]

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What Does Your Disinfectant REALLY Kill?

With the start of the new semester, I am resuming my What I Learned series. Should be an interesting array of topics: All of the ways ancient Latin and Greek are similar, thanks to second semester Greek and a 1/4 credit Latin component to a history class. Ethics and religion. Running and Jogging. And, my […]

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Natural Remedies for Menstrual Problems

Do you suffer from moods swings and discomfort every month around that time? Well, I have news for you: Menstrual problems are NOT normal! When I was in high school, I had irregular, heavy periods, with bad cramps. I went on the pill, but I still suffered fwith cramps and the pill was only masking […]

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Water Washing – The Cheapest Way to Healthy Hair

“I don’t wash my hair.” Last week, some people from Minnesota were trying to explain the concept of not taxing “necessities” to people from Illinois, which led to a conversation about what a necessity is. Somebody said that shampoo doesn’t have to be a necessity. To which I responded with the above quote. Everyone stared […]