Keeping the spark alive in a marriage is a challenge in itself; doing so with children is an even bigger challenge. When you add in special needs or a chronic illness like food allergies, it may seem nearly impossible to pull yourself out of the realm of overwhelm into the romantic ... READ the POST
The 5 Biggest Modern Environmental Health Challenges Facing Women and Children (and 5 Tips to Overcome Them)
Many modern conveniences, luxuries, and lifestyle habits seem great. And many of them are great when it comes to saving time and convenience. But they are not necessarily healthy for us. In fact, most of the common chronic illnesses and conditions that we see skyrocketing today are directly ... READ the POST
June 2014 is Scleroderma Awareness Month
Did you know that June 2014 is Scleroderma Awarness Month? If not, I'm not surprised most people haven't even heard of Scleroderma, not to mention Scleroderma Awareness Month. According to the Scleroderma Foundation, Scleroderma is a chronic, often progressive, autoimmune disease in which the ... READ the POST
5 Steps to Make Time to Cook Healthful Meals
I often hear many women say that one of their biggest challenges to eating healthy is not having enough time to cook. In fact, I used to be one of those women before I had children. When I was in my early twenties, I didn't realize how important cooking real food was to my overall health and ... READ the POST
Wellness Begins with Your Mindset
Wellness begins in your mind. In fact, wellness begins with your mindset. Your mindset is the ideas and attitudes with which you view and approach the world. In order to truly be healthy, you must begin with a healthy mindset. Here at BrightFire Living, the focus is on living well despite the ... READ the POST
5 Tips for Communicating with Family and Friends Who Just Don’t Understand
One of the most common statements I hear from people with chronic illnesses regarding their friends and family members is, "They just don't understand." This is particularly true for people with autoimmune disorders (such as, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Lupus, ... READ the POST
