“First published by Houghton Mifflin in 1962, Silent Spring alerted a large audience to the environmental and human dangers of indiscriminate use of pesticides, spurring revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air, land, and water.

"Silent Spring became a runaway bestseller, with international reverberations . . . [It is] well crafted, fearless and succinct . . . Even if she had not inspired a generation of activists, Carson would prevail as one of the greatest nature writers in American letters" (Peter Matthiessen, for Time"s 100 Most Influential People of the Century).”

I could quite easily call this my natural health and wellness bible. I refer to it often so it’s definitely considered one of my go-to resources.

Addressing everything from teeth and oral health to pregnancy, sun soaking, breast health, the gut microbiome and skin care, this book really touches on it all.

Detailing the delicate interactions of the beauty “products” we use and our bodies, Nadine Artemis, owner of Living Libations, shares her wealth of knowledge about the natural beauty realm and how to invite nature in when thinking about how we care for our bodies, babies and biomes.

An infant car seat covered with 100% ethically-sourced merino wool. Wool is naturally temperature regulating and breathable, helping to keep baby nice and comfortable. Clek is also the first car seat company to remove flame retardants from their products, making them a safer, non-toxic choice in my books.

“We design car seats that we use for our own kids. That's why we became the first car seat company to remove brominated and chlorinated flame retardants from our car seats in 2014. In 2018, we introduced the world's first convertible car seats and booster seats made without any added flame retardants, featuring ethically sourced 100% Merino wool.”

A stylish and flame-retardant free car seat that goes from rear-facing to forward-facing AND, at only 17” wide, can fit three across in most vehicles!

“We design car seats that we use for our own kids. That's why we became the first car seat company to remove brominated and chlorinated flame retardants from our car seats in 2014. In 2018, we introduced the world's first convertible car seats and booster seats made without any added flame retardants, featuring ethically sourced 100% Merino wool.”

Yes, even regular car seats are laced with harmful flame retardants and made with synthetic fabrics too. Thankfully, there’s Clek. Check out what they have to say about their seat:

“We design car seats that we use for our own kids. That's why we became the first car seat company to remove brominated and chlorinated flame retardants from our car seats in 2014. In 2018, we introduced the world's first convertible car seats and booster seats made without any added flame retardants, featuring ethically sourced 100% Merino wool.”

We take zinc daily as it is a critical part of reducing our viral load and keeping us well.

“Responsible for all of the over 2000 chemical functions of the liver, including the creation of your liver in the womb and the development of your liver as you grew and reached adulthood. The liver stores an abundance of zinc because it knows people are zinc deficient, in part due to the lack of it in the food we eat. Without zinc, you liver can’t perform its functions that protect your whole body, so despite its zinc storage, you liver always needs more, because the zinc output needed to respond to the mental and physical demands upon us is high.

The onslaught of viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens in particular drains our zinc reserves. One specific purpose of zinc reserves is to eliminate toxic forms of copper that are always high inside the liver and that can cause the organ harm. If someone is so zinc deficient that even the liver’s zinc reserves have dropped to a dangerous level, that person can develop a host of viral-related autoimmune diseases.”

-Medical Medium, Liver Rescue, page 308

Even if you’re not into giving up your day job and leaping into full-blown entrepreneurship, I believe multiple streams of income are always a good idea. Even better if it’s passive income!

Having several income streams offers peace of mind and prepares you for those unexpected times. This book offers a practical guide to putting your ideas into action and creating a side hustle for more options in your life.

I find entrepreneurship thrilling and empowering. I value independence, creativity and freedom in my work so I love to dream up new ideas, share them with the world…and earn a living doing so!

I started my first business in University, as part of an entrepreneurship course, and I got hooked. This book later showed me how easy it is to get started with putting an idea into action. It’s practical and doable, which I love.

The greatest pep talk on making money that you can get, again and again! Jen Sincero will guide you in exploring your limitations and inherited beliefs around making money and show you how to overcome those limitations, let go of Imposter Syndrome and know your worth.

It’s no secret that we can’t escape much of the environmental toxicity we are exposed to in our world these days. While many of the exposures are beyond my control, what I found truly empowering was to learn how I can minimize the harmful effects by maximizing and managing the gentle elimination of these toxins out of my body on a daily basis.

This book is packed full of information, delicious recipes and specific supplements for all manner of conditions and symptoms. If I can heal from a chronic condition myself, I want to know how and, in my experience, everyone I know that has read and used the information from this book has benefitted greatly in their own way. I love that it is very individually tailored because I don’t believe that one size fits all when it comes to diet, supplements and healing protocols. Happy healing!

This little portable machine is SO helpful. Personally, I forego the included chemical cleaning solutions for my own non-toxic mix. I use it to keep our upholstery, mattresses and carpets clean and fresh.

It’s been so great to have on hand with a young child in the house too. I never worry about spills and accidents because I (not so) secretly love to pull this out and clean up!! We don’t have pets but I would imagine it’s also very handy for cleaning up after pets too!

This is a slow, “masticating” juicer, which means that it literally chews the fruits and vegetables to extract the juice. The low speed preserves the living enzymes, vitamins and minerals so you get all the benefits of the juice.

I personally like that it’s easy to clean with only a couple of parts, independent of the motor, that need rinsing after you’re done!

There is some crazy statistic that indoor air is two to five times more polluted than outdoor air. EEK!

We are very conscious about the products we use in our home but the reality is that you can’t always control some things like off-gassing from materials used to construct your home etc.

I don’t want to take any chances so after some very thorough research, we purchased the Rabbit Air Minus A2 Ultra-Quiet HEPA Air Purifier.

I love that you can pick a custom filter on top of the already thorough system that it comes standard with. We picked the Toxin Absorber as our extra filter.

I also love that the system monitors levels of air pollution and it will adapt from low to medium, high or turbo automatically to clear the air when any increased levels of pollutants/toxins are detected and then revert back to low to preserve energy.

Another staple in our Dwellness tool kit. I think I actually may love my neti pot! Let’s just say, we have been through thick and thin together! [groan :)]

When I pour the salt into the pot, I also add 1-2 drops of tea tree oil and/or rosemary oil before adding the warm water. I shared this trick with my sister and she said it was a game-changer.

I use it regularly to keep my sinuses clear. I’ve only ever had one sinus infection while traveling in a remote country. Thankfully, I had my neti pot and essential oils on hand to relieve my symptoms while I recovered without any need for medication.

Our skin absorbs everything - good and bad. If you or your child have ever experienced irritation and itchiness after swimming in chlorinated water, enter SwimSpray.

Vitamin C neutralizes the chlorine on your body – eliminating the residual chlorine that can damage and irritate your hair and skin. It’s beneficial for everyone, whether you experience irritation or not.

SwimSpray is 100% natural, fragrance-free, sulfate-free, and free from artificial colours.

I mean the title says it all…

“Answers to Eczema, Psoriasis, Diabetes, Strep, Acne, Gout, Bloating, Gallstones, Adrenal Stress, Fatigue, Fatty Liver, Weight Issues, SIBO & Autoimmune Disease.”

One of the most vital truths in my life is that I’ve come to believe that a diagnosis doesn’t have to be a life sentence. I truly believe in harnessing the healing power of our bodies and I’ve experienced it first-hand and witnessed friends do the same. Our bodies want to be healthy. Healing is possible with the right tools and mindset and that is so exciting to me.

Everything clicked for me when I found Medical Medium. This particular book is packed with helpful information, suggested solutions, specific supplements and recipes that make it easy to put into practice and move towards healing from the inside out!

I love referencing this book for new and creative ways to enjoy fruits and vegetables. I devour the information and the healing recipes!

I know many people struggling with thyroid issues. After pregnancy, my own thyroid hormone levels were all over the place. Luckily, my endocrinologist wanted to wait it out rather than prescribe medication and I’m so glad we did. My levels resolved eventually.

Fast forward a few years and I became aware through some testing that Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) was detected in my system. I only saw this when I requested to see my medical chart for myself. I had just seen something recently about EBV and when I went back to that post, it was from the Medical Medium. Intrigued, I bought the book and it was life-changing for me. All the symptoms I had been experiencing for years and years finally made sense and I felt empowered that I could help myself.

I recommend this book to everyone…not just those visibly suffering with thyroid issues. The information is relevant to everyone and you’ll see why when you dive in.

We advocate for everyone to be the leader of their own health care team. To me, this means working alongside my doctors and constantly asking questions and seeking, reading and learning information so I can understand what’s happening and make informed decisions about the course of action I wish to take. I can honestly say that after years of searching and visits to countless doctors over the years, I finally found answers in The Medical Medium series. This book is the first in a series, brimming with information about the root causes of chronic illness and how to FINALLY heal. We feel so empowered. We use the knowledge and incorporate the healing practices on a daily basis and enjoy all the delicious and creative recipes from his books regularly.

B12 is part of our daily routine. It is best absorbed under the tongue (sublingually) so we use this liquid B12 from Vimergy because it combines the two most bioavailable forms of B12: Adenosylcobalamin and Methylcobalamin.

The 115ml bottle is the best value and serves the whole family.

Not all supplements are created alike and often contain preservatives and fillers etc. that are problematic.

This particular one is Certified USDA ORGANIC - Organic, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Kosher, Vegan & Paleo Friendly.