Now that summer is in full force, it's time to watch out for bees, wasps and mosquitos. If you weren't able to avoid those pesky insects quick enough, here are a few natural remedies using essential oils that will help with the stings and bites. Bee...
Our post on "Our Favorite Green Tips" got me thinking about different ways we can create safe and healthy home environments. One commonly overlooked area is household cleaners. Just because household cleaners are on the shelf at your grocery store, doesn't mean they are safe! Of...
Happy Friday! To celebrate it being Friday, we are showing our favorite pins from Pinterest this week. Have you followed K6 Wellness on Pinterest, yet? Paleo Strawberry Banana Pie via Paleo Recipe Queen Homemade Baby Wipes via The New Lighter Life via Domestic diy via pumps & iron ...
MSG seems to be in most of our foods. (If you aren't sure what MSG is, read our recent post.) When identifying MSG, do you know what to look for? If you see any of these ingredients on a food label, buyer beware...
I'm sure you've heard of MSG, but do you really know what it is and what the dangers are? MSG, or Monosodium Glutamate is a salt of the amino acid - Glutamic Acid (glutamate). It is a flavor enhancer added to thousands of the foods we...
With summer here and the garden starting to produce, what better way to use the vegetables than this wonderful Antipasto.Serve it with vegetables, crackers, or eat it all by itself. (This recipe makes enough to give to friends and save for later.) Ingredients: 4 cups chopped cauliflower 4...
Getting healthy requires discipline, hard work, and sacrifice. dis·ci·pline (verb):: to bring to a state of order and obedience by training and control. Yes, it's hard work to break old habits and to get healthy. It requires giving up certain foods. It requires sweating. It requires making changes. It requires discipline. It won't be easy. If it was easy everyone...
Buying organic for an entire family can be expensive. For those of you that aren't able to buy everything organic and want to maximize your grocery budget, here's a list of fruits and vegetables that have the highest pesticide residues—and which do not. The Dirty Dozen for...
Going green can sometimes be overwhelming. There are so many choices and changes how do you know where to start? Often times when something feels overwhelming, start with 3-4 things and build from there. Everything little thing you do is important. Not sure where to...
What better time to discuss exercising than right before summer begins? Everyone wants to look healthy and lean before getting into shorts, tanks, and swimsuits. Exercise will go right along with the “New You” weight loss program K6 is beginning this month! Today we are going...