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When is the last time you really took care of your feet? They’re typically the part of our body that we tend to ignore, and we shouldn’t. Taking care of your feet is important, and not just so they look good in your cute summer sandals. 

Keep these products and tips in mind to not only prepare your feet for warmer weather, but to give them some self-love, too.

Spring cleaning your home doesn’t have to be done with conventional cleaners packed with chemicals. You have other options, greener options (yes, sometimes the grass really is greener on the other side). We believe in using the power of essential oils and natural botanicals to create solutions in our lives, including home cleaning. Citrus essential oils in particular have qualities that’ll clean your home without harmful chemicals getting in the way.

To open your heart, focus on your fourth chakra — the heart chakra. Located in the middle of your chest this energy center controls your emotions related to love. When open, you’ll feel compassionate and full of grace. A closed heart chakra results in anger, jealousy, and hatred for yourself and those around you.

Forget those heavily-fragranced home sprays you find in grocery stores and home décor shops. Our amazing MultiSprays, like the name suggests, go way beyond smelling good. They offer a nearly endless list of uses for the home and office and are safe enough to use on you and your pets.

We don’t often talk sports here but since our hometown (#teamhouston) is hosting football’s biggest game of the year we thought we’d give it a go. Instead of analyzing which team will win, we’ve decided to put together our own playbook that will keep you scoring healthy points.

Stock up on healthy ingredients and kiss winter skin issues goodbye. People will wonder where you got that glow and you’ll be able to tell them … it’s all natural.

Take advantage of your time off this holiday season by going into full-relaxation mode with these 6 easy steps.

Creating a spa-like experience in your home is easier than you may think. Really, all you need are some essential oils and a bath tub. Taking the personal time to soak can have the similar relaxing benefits, but without the time and money commitment.

We all originate from the same earth; our chemical composition is designed to work in tandem with the chemical composition of the earth and all of its wonders. By feeding the skin with all the nutrient-rich goodness nature has to offer, we are consciously choosing to be kind to the only skin in which we have to live—we are providing it with the elements it needs to thrive in lieu of punishing it for aging or blemishing.

With the use of essential oils, we increase our ability to bring more hydration, more oxygen and more nutrients into the body and give the cells the fuel needed to function at their optimal level. Essential oils also contain important anti-oxidant properties which also helps the body create the healthy, ageless person we want to be.

Check out these tips to naturally keep unwanted pests out of your way this summer. One of our favorites is neem oil which oil is quite effective at both repelling pests from not your body and your garden as well.

The sun provides us with beneficial vitamin D but by now we all know it can be dangerous if we stay in it for too long without the proper protection. Sometimes, as hard as we try not to burn, we still do. The good news is we can help you feel better – fast! Consider these products as the ultimate prescription for those times when you end up looking more lobster than bronze: Aromatic Algae Extract, Cool Body Mask and First Aid Spray.

Seaweed may make you think of the green slimy stuff at the beach or the algae that grows in lakes, rivers or dirty swimming pools, however, despite these images, seaweed is one of the most nutrient-rich organisms on the planet. Great nutrition for the skin and body.

Tea tree oil is one of the most well-known and most scientifically researched essential oils, and for good reason. The list of benefits of tea tree oil are vast and its history is just as interesting. Here's a look at some practical ways tea tree can benefit you and your pet.

Between work and kids life can be pretty stressful. Sometimes you just need to relax, unwind, and turn your brain off. Try these five simple and effective tips to naturally feel less stressed.

When winter comes, it brings fun things like snow and sweaters and hot chocolate around the fire place. But it also brings strong wind and dry air that lead to dry and itchy skin. If you got flaky skin for Christmas this year, have no fear. Spring is just around the corner! Use these simple tips to get your skin ready for the season.

Most people have seen an aroma diffuser at least once in their life, but many don’t know what it is. Simply put, a diffuser is a means of dispersing essential oils into the air, filling the room with a natural fragrance. That said, aroma diffusers have many benefits other than simply smelling good. That’s because when you diffuse essential oils, the benefits get even better.

Known as a “universal” oil due to its wide range of uses, lavender is desired for its fresh, sweet and herbaceous scent. Calming and soothing for the body and mind, this essential oil has been a folk remedy in many cultures for generations. If you’re looking for something extra special, lavender has been known to blend well with orange, geranium, cedar wood, and patchouli.

Besides cooler weather, there are endless reasons to drink hot tea! Here, at Source Vital, we promote healthy, natural lifestyles, and, in our experience, the benefits of tea deserve praise. Start sipping and let the benefits of drinking tea seep in!

“For the ingredients of our caldron. Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and caldron bubble.”  - William Shakespeare from Macbeth We want to have some fun this Halloween week! Halloween and fall are times of transition and change, making it the perfect time...

Have you ever experienced a headache? Odds are, you probably have. Two of the main types of headaches that I see often are digestive and tension. In this blog post, I’ll introduce you to the causes of both types, then...