Susan Patterson

Susan is a Certified Health Coach, Master Gardener, and sustainability expert who has authored over twenty top-selling books on healthy living, clean eating, gardening, and natural wellness. She has taught thousands of people how to shop, cook, eat and live well.

Her personal commitment to wellness combined with a thorough knowledge of using food as medicine has fueled the sale of over 100,000 copies of her recipe and wellness books. As a sustainability expert, she has also written thousands of articles and books on homesteading, growing organic food and how to use herbs and essential oils for health.

Her passion for helping people doesn’t stop with sharing information, Susan is active in her community where she speaks often about health and wellness and has a thriving personal health coaching business where she is committed to providing the tools that people need to live a full and pain-free life.

When she is not helping others, Susan enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking, gardening, and photography.

6 Reasons To Add Apple Cider Vinegar To Your Next Bath

6 Reasons To Add Apple Cider Vinegar To Your Next Bath

While it may sound like a strange beauty and health routine, taking a bath in apple cider vinegar (ACV) may be just the thing you need for a full body …

11 Reasons You Should Go Out Foraging For Pine Needles

11 Reasons You Should Go Out Foraging For Pine Needles

Of the many types of conifers native to North America, pines are recognized by their thin, long needles that usually come in bundles of 2-5. But some, like the foxtail …

9 Impressive Benefits Of Grapeseed Oil For Skin, Hair & Health

9 Impressive Benefits Of Grapeseed Oil For Skin, Hair & Health

Grapeseed oil is extracted from the seeds of grapes, typically wine grapes. While grapes are one of the most popular fruits in the world, just about everyone tosses out their …

6 Reasons You Should Switch to Banana Flour + Recipes

6 Reasons You Should Switch To Banana Flour + Recipes

Banana flour isn’t something that’s well known in America, at least not just yet, but it is definitely something to be excited about – especially if you’re gluten-free, Paleo, trying …

8 Signs Your Essential Oils Are FAKE

8 Unmistakable Signs Your Essential Oils Are FAKE

It’s easy to purchase essential oils, but choosing a high quality essential oil can be anything but. When it comes to essential oils, it’s important to remember that going with …

11 Reasons You Should Go Out Foraging For Juniper Berries

The flavorful berries of junipers are associated with gin, but they have a host of other medicinal and culinary uses. Junipers are conifers, which means they bear cones, rather than …

Homemade Spider Repelling Spray That Really Works

Homemade Spider Repelling Spray That Really Works

While you may not mind crossing paths with a spider outdoors, having them in your home is another story. Spiders make their way inside for any number of reasons. Sometimes …

The Total Guide To Buying Essential Oils - 5 Brands You Can Trust

The Total Guide To Buying Essential Oils – 5 Brands You Can Trust

Essential oils are the most concentrated form of the volatile agents naturally occurring in aromatic plants. When you rub a lemon between your palms, you get a tiny dose of …

How To Make The World’s Easiest Lotion Bars For Soft & Sexy Skin

Dry skin is a problem that plagues many. Not only does dry skin look unsightly, but it can also be painful and irritating. Perhaps you load on the moisturizer only …

14 Home Remedies To Remove Age Spots That Work Wonders

14 Home Remedies To Remove Age Spots That Really Work

Those flat brown spots known as age spots (also commonly referred to as liver spots) that start popping up on your hands, neck and face as you get older are …