They are in for the fight of their life, and you want to help, but HOW?? Here are 20+ ways to help a loved one battling cancer. “The good news is Leah is 10 weeks pregnant. The bad news is she also has stage 3 breast cancer.” At that moment, it felt like all the…
Health crises can challenge even the strongest faith, so if you’re wrestling with God over your own health struggles, please know you are not alone! I talk about my own battle with cancer a lot here at Scattered Woman, and today we have a special guest blogger, Hannah Pritchard of Discovering Grace, who is sharing…
For many of us, the cramps that accompany our periods are the worst part of being a woman. But you don’t have to be miserable each month! Please welcome Angela Johnson from Health As You Can as she shares with us her top 5 natural PMS cramp remedies EVERY woman should know. (These are great…
Are you interested in essential oils, but aren’t sure where to start? Here are two long-time oilers’ top tips for getting started with essential oils – including everything we wish someone had told US! Your sister uses them. Your best friend uses them. Shoot, even your mom uses them! Essential oils are all the rage…
Following a gut-healing diet is ESSENTIAL for healing all those random health issues our families face, but it can be difficult to get started. One mama is sharing ALL her tips & tricks for improving your family’s gut health! You’ve broken out in hives – inexplicably. Your husband has gained an extra spare tire in…
Maybe your immune system is shot. Maybe it’s cold & flu season – and EVERYONE you know is sick as a dog. In addition to a strong Home Health Arsenal, you need ONE more thing: a high-dose vitamin C immune boost! If you have stocked your Home Health Arsenal, followed the Bug Buster Protocol, and…
You know what you’re struggling with is more than just the “Wintertime Blahs,” so now what? Check out these tips for Finding a Way Out of Anxiety & Depression! I know I’m not the only one who has felt in the grip of anxiety & depression this year. It seems like the more moms I…
It is the #1 mistake cancer patients make during treatment — and it’s encouraged by their doctors! Let’s talk about how to avoid it and what to do instead… One year. In just a few days, it will have been one whole year since I finished my last chemo treatment for Follicular Lymphoma. (If you…
Do you keep going, going, going until you crash? Remember: if you don’t have time in your schedule to be sick, make sure you schedule time for self-care! For weeks, I had been getting sick. Now, for most people, getting sick is a pretty quick process. But for a Melancholy-Choleric, getting sick doesn’t fit into…
Not sure what to get that naturally-minded person on your list? Check out this list of the BEST gifts for Essential Oil Lovers! Does someone you know absolutely LOVE essential oils? Maybe you would like to get them a gift this season that supports their passion, but you just don’t know where to start. If…
Looking for natural remedies for cold & flu this season? This Bug Buster Protocol includes everything you need to support your body for a speedy recovery! It’s that time of year again! It seems like everyone I know is or has been sick over the past couple of weeks. Once the weather changes, it’s like…
Nearly every day, our immune systems are under attack. Here are my top 5 essential oil recipes for daily immune system support! As I’ve discussed in previous posts, my immune system is shot. Between a poorly functioning gut and then chemo on top of it, my body’s natural defenses are extremely limited. So, when “the…
Are you tired of being told you “just have a bug and there’s nothing you can do but let it run its course”? I AM!! While modern medicine has very little recourse when it comes to the nasties that float around every year, there IS something we can do to help! And it all starts with…
Are you tired of being told you “just have a bug and there’s nothing you can do but let it run its course”? I AM!! While modern medicine has very little recourse when it comes to the nasties that float around every year, those of us with a Home Health Arsenal full of immune-boosting and…
If you’re serious about reducing toxic load, take a look at your favorite body products. Then, try my Top 10 DIY essential oil body care recipes! Welcome back to our Essential Oil series! Last week, we talked about how I only use 3 DIY, nontoxic products to clean our whole house. It’s so much better…
How many cleaning products do you have under sinks, in cabinets, or stuffed on shelving? Before I discovered there’s another way to clean, I had at least 10-15 different products in my cleaning kit. Each bottle had its singular, specialized use, and while they did all get used (on the rare occasion I did full-on cleaning… ?),…
A while back, I read an interesting post on Your Vibrant Family about 3 Simple Steps to Improve Your Family’s Health, and it got me thinking. Alicia Michelle (the awesome woman behind Your Vibrant Family) brought up some important tweaks to use to boost our families’ health, but for where I am in my health journey, I…
I woke up that morning and couldn’t move. Every joint in my body was stiff, tender to the touch, incredibly swollen, and so, SO painful. What was wrong with me?? I had ended chemo treatments over a month before. You’d think I would be on the upward swing health-wise, right? Laura Stufflebam HolthAs a former…
You’ve detoxed, now it’s time for NOURISHING your body during & after chemo. Use these tips to start your healing journey! A few weeks ago, I wrote a post that told you a bit about my cancer journey and how I learned to detox from chemo. I also promised in that post that there would…
If you or someone you know is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer treatment, check out these tips on how detoxing for chemo can help! July 14, 2016, is a day forever etched in my brain. My family and I were walking into Walmart to do our weekly grocery shopping when my phone rang. I’d been waiting…