Just like food, it’s important to read the ingredients of all our skincare products. Our skin is extremely absorbent, and anything we put on it enters our bloodstream. This is especially true when it comes to sunscreen; we apply...
At a time when Americans are so obsessed the spread of germs, sanitizers and disinfectants have become staples in every home. The problem is, many of these antibacterial products contribute to antibiotic-resistant bacteria — a growing problem. So, research...
Everyone wants beautiful skin. We are bombarded with marketing messages telling us what we need to do to have that youthful glow: scrub, wash, peel and pluck - and don’t forget the $300 moisturizer! But what if some of...
Do you have “goosebumps” even when you’re not cold? Does your skin show tiny red spots that never go away? You may have keratosis pilaris.
Keratosis pilaris affects nearly 50 to 80 percent of all adolescents and approximately 40 percent...
Life is so painful when you’re not feeling grounded. During these times of uncertainty, both socially and economically, feeling grounded can be difficult at best. So, what can you do to bring back the sense of peace in your...
Kefir is an ancient beverage made by fermenting milk with kefir grains, which produces a host of beneficial bacteria. It is thought to have originated in the North Caucasus mountains of eastern Europe and Asia, where shepherd nomads developed...
What’s for dinner tonight? How about E.coli, Listeria, or Cyclospora? These “uninvited guests” could be hiding out in your fridge or pantry, just waiting to make you ill. While certain foods are more likely to make you sick, any...
From cooking oil to beauty aid, coconut oil is a healthy alternative for many processed oils and chemically-laden products. But here’s a use you may not have considered...using it to spice up your love life. Coconut oil has no...
Lemons are one of the most affordable superfoods on the planet. For less than a dollar, you can help remedy and prevent an assortment of temporary and chronic ailments. Lemons are versatile fruits that can complement most dishes, so...
Apple cider vinegar, known by most as ACV, is just one of those oldie but goodie things that you may remember seeing in your grandmother’s kitchen cupboard. Even if you were put off by its distinct aroma as a...
