Vickie Sorensen's Nature Works

08/09/2025

Are you getting everything you need out of your vitamin?

In an ideal world, we should be getting the nutrients we need from the food that we eat, but the Standard American Diet (SAD) is severely lacking in most major nutrients and that is why many doctors and clinicians recommend a daily multivitamin. ...BUT NOT ALL VITAMINS ARE CREATED EQUAL! If you're s...

08/08/2025

These plants naturally repel bugs. Read more --->

Nothing ruins a backyard barbecue faster than unwanted guests of the six-legged variety. Mosquitoes, flies, beetles and other pesky party-crashers can be more than just annoying- their bites can carry diseases like West Nile Virus or Lyme Disease. Before spraying your party down with toxic chemical....

08/06/2025

Weekly health bite--back to school essentials

08/06/2025

Everyone has moments of forgetfulness from time to time, especially when life gets busy. Check our these recommendations to boost your memory naturally!

Everyone has moments of forgetfulness from time to time, especially when life gets busy. While temporary memory loss is quite common, it can also be very frustrating, and stressful for those with a family history of dementia or Alzheimer's. So how do you combat cognitive decline and memory loss?! He...

08/04/2025

Commonsense prevention and treatment for Covid-19: an Herbalist's perspective

Many of my customers and friends have been asking for my advice regarding the current Corona virus that is sweeping across the world. We have seen responses ranging from extreme fear and hoarding to skepticism and profiteering. While we have seen some disdainful human behavior, we have also seen the...

08/02/2025

Urinary tract infections are the worst, but you may not need antibiotics to treat one!

Did you know that the overall incidence of severe urinary tract infections increases significantly during the hot summer months? There are several reasons for this, such as: Swimsuit wear (synthetic fabric holding moisture and bacteria in) Humidity/sweat creating a perfect environment for bacterial....

08/01/2025

Have you tried this essential oil blend as a non-toxic alternative to bug spray?

Spending time outside in nature, camping, picnicking, fishing, and getting plenty of vitamin D are synonymous with summertime around here. Like many active families, we do our best to protect ourselves from harmful sun damage and bug bites while we're out enjoying nature. Did you know that rates of....

07/29/2025

Weekly health bite-- eczema

07/28/2025

Add a few drops of this essential oil blend to your water for a flavor explosion!

Your body is composed of approximately 60% water, with water making up to 80 % of your heart, brain and lungs. Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body needs water to work properly. Your body uses water to maintain its temperature, remove waste, and lubricate your joints. You lose water when you g...

07/26/2025

If you're getting your herbs at a big box store, you may not be getting what you think you're getting.

Supplement quality is a subject that is very near and dear to my heart. In fact, Nature Works was founded on a commitment to quality, because I want my products to truly make a difference in the lives and health of my customers. Unfortunately, there are a lot of companies out there without this same...

07/25/2025

Don't vacation without these essentials!

Whether I'm flying or driving, I bring these supplements with me to make my travel a little more comfortable.

07/22/2025

Weekly health bite-- hair, skin and nails