Discussions of elderberry spring up about this time of year – just before the official cold/flu season strikes. Headlines talk of its ability to decrease inflammation, and help prevent + ease cold/flu symptoms…but does this delicious syrup live up to its hype? Elderberry, or Sambucus, is a flowering plant which bears beautiful red to black-colored … Read more
The postpartum period is all things beautiful, confusing, exhausting, rewarding, exciting, full of intense emotions, and a time of overwhelming love for the beautiful being(s) you created(!!). We’ve been through this a number of times (six to be exact here at KB!) and have found that, for us, less is often more. Every family is … Read more
Green thumb or not, we all love a good houseplant to add some color + character to our indoor spaces. The benefit: in choosing the right species of houseplant, we can positively affect our indoor air quality! Bonus!! According to studies conducted by the Journal of the American Society of Horticulture Science and NASA, a … Read more
We can run, but we can’t hide. School has started and we’re entering the beautiful Fall/Winter season. In addition to the comfortable, cool temperatures and the beauty of changing leaves, we’re met with the beginning of cold + flu season. Certainly not our favorite. However, there are daily habits we can establish to provide the … Read more
Stress. If there’s one thing in common amongst us all, it’s this 6-letter word. Why is the consideration of stress so important in our lives? How can we reduce stress and push it appropriately to the sidelines to regain focus, balance, and wellness? “The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.” … Read more
Most of us live by the go-go-go mentality. We have jam-packed schedules, jam-packed lives and little time to really just be. Much less, have fun! One of the most important and common complaints I hear in practice is that there’s just not enough time. Not enough time to manage the daily tasks, much less to … Read more
It’s real & oh so common! Welcome to the 4th trimester, Mommas! For some, it’s a time of pure baby bliss, immense oxytocin joy and lots of munchkin snuggles…for others, it’s simply a living hell. Studies estimate that at least 50% of women suffer from the baby blues shortly after giving birth. 20% of this … Read more
We’re serious here at Kale Blossom about food – and you can be too! Eating good food is one of the best things we can do for our health. Food is also the primary “tool” which we use in practice. Depending on the type of food, it may create a beautiful transformation towards health, or … Read more
When the word “detox” pops up, most people head for the hills with thoughts of fasting or consuming unsavory beverages. It’s important that we not only consider temporary detox, but that we think of daily detoxification as a necessary, routine process. How can we accomplish this? There are many intentional things you can do daily … Read more
If you’re like us, you’re always on the hunt for the best, clean beauty and personal products. Admittedly, we’re not the type to wear a ton of product, instead, we prefer simple + natural (to let the soul glow!). We do, however, care about maintaining healthy skin while paying close attention to what’s being APPLIED … Read more
Moms are on call 24/7! Scraped knees, stuffy noses, scratchy throats and tummy troubles – we all work so hard to ensure our littles are feeling their best. So on that note, we invite you into our natural medicine cabinets to show you a few of our favorite natural remedies. We keep these on hand … Read more
We love making our own hand sanitizer to avoid toxic components used in many over-the-counter versions. The use of topical alcohol can be effective as long as it is greater than 70%. We like the following “recipe”: In a bowl or jar, combine alcohol, colloidal silver, essential oils and mix well. Pour the mixture into … Read more
