Essential oils have been used for centuries, and are renowned for their healing properties. By diluting them in a carrier oil (such as sweet almond), essential oils can be used in massage to restore the spirit and relax the body. You can also use an oil burner to release their healing scent. Adding a few […]
Veganism and Vegetarianism: Why we are both on the same side
I am a committed vegan and my husband and two children are vegetarians. We live in a peaceful household, where everyone’s choice to be vegetarian or vegan is respected. When we do all sit around the table to eat a meal together as a family, I make something that we can all enjoy and sometimes […]
Five Things I Learned About Green Tea
As a health-conscious vegan, I am constantly looking for ways to improve my diet. However, I have not always given much thought to what I drink. Since most of our bodies are made up of water, it makes sense that the fluids we drink (or in some cases, choose not to drink) will have an […]
EVEN VEGANS MAKE MISTAKES: LEARNING TO FORGIVE YOURSELF
My six-year-old vegan son recently came home from school in tears. He confessed that he had visited the school tuck shop and bought a snack that contained animal products. An older child had convinced him that this snack was suitable for vegans. In accordance with his trusting nature, my son believed this to be true. […]