Are you worried about aging? Join the club. We all want to look and feel young. But does staying fit provide the fountain of youth? Hollywood is obsessed with the young - especially if you happen to be female. How often do you see a man in his 50s paired romantically with a woman in her 20s? It's not even shocking anymore. So no wonder we're all so preoccupied with maintaining our youthful … [Read more...] about Will Staying Fit Keep You Young? The Surprising Facts!
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My Natural Remedy for Pimples and Breakouts
Fun topic of the day: acne! Here's the truth. Pimples aren't something any of us want to think about. Hell, I didn’t. But in my younger years, I had no choice. See, I was plagued with these bad boys from the time I was about 12 until I was well into my 20s. Here's what I wish I knew then about natural remedies. If you haven’t experienced acne, I can only say, "lucky you!" Not only does it mess … [Read more...] about My Natural Remedy for Pimples and Breakouts
4 Surprising Reasons to Sleep for Skin Health
There’s a very good reason why we refer to is as getting our “beauty sleep”. When we get a great night’s rest, we look and feel fresh and fabulous come morning. We become a picture on a magazine cover, greeting the world with a smile. On the flipside, those sleepless nights we rise to find a completely different person staring back in the bathroom mirror. Bags under the eyes, blotchy skin, … [Read more...] about 4 Surprising Reasons to Sleep for Skin Health
Avocado Mask Face Cocktail (Make This!)
I was thinking the other day. What if I took a bunch of my favorite powerhouse foods. And instead of eating them, I slathered them all over my face? Weird, but slightly alluring. And that is my inspiration for the Avocado Mask Face Cocktail. I talk a lot about how geeky excited I get over Superfoods. And I’m totally a do-it-yourself kind of gal. Why buy a store bought product full of chemicals … [Read more...] about Avocado Mask Face Cocktail (Make This!)
A Non-Toxic, Natural, Beauty Regimen
For years, I was super passionate about all the food I put inside my body. But I didn’t think twice about my toxic beauty regimen. Because I thought of nutrition as only having to do with food, and having nothing to do with lifestyle. Then one day, it hit me... I started reading the labels on the products I used on my skin and in my home like I read the labels on my food. My gosh, what the … [Read more...] about A Non-Toxic, Natural, Beauty Regimen
Your Sunscreen Can Help Or Hurt: Depending On This…
It’s getting to be that time of the year again. The time when we throw out our long sleeves and leggings and exchange them for a short skirt and a tank top. And the place to be is anywhere outdoors. So if you’re smart, and you’re spending more than a short time outdoors, you’re also grabbing your sunscreen. As someone with blue eyes and pale skin, I’m all too aware of the price to be paid when … [Read more...] about Your Sunscreen Can Help Or Hurt: Depending On This…
7 Natural Ways To Keep Your Skin Young
It all starts with healthy collagen. The collagen in our skin is what keeps it looking bright, smooth and young. And as collagen proteins begin to break down, our skin starts to wrinkle and look tired. While we can’t avoid this from happening forever, we sure as hell can delay the onset. The choices we make now will affect our collagen and our skin for years to come. So make good choices and reap … [Read more...] about 7 Natural Ways To Keep Your Skin Young
The Why And How Of A Quick Cleanse
This is the time of year where people proclaim “out with the old and in with the new”! And all the better when we apply this to our bodies. Most of us have some type of internal congestion. And a quick cleanse can be the answer to feeling great and living fabulous. Because getting rid of all the gunk that we’ve built up over the years isn’t just liberating. It can be life saving. I used to … [Read more...] about The Why And How Of A Quick Cleanse
6 Amazing Reasons to Eat Garlic Daily
The Power of Garlic I hesitate to categorize foods as Superfoods. It makes them seem like they have mythical powers. Like eating the food will turn you into a nutritional superhero. At the end of the day, your diet doesn't depend on any one food. But there are certain foods that are extra supportive of health. These foods go beyond just being nutritious to actually having healing properties. … [Read more...] about 6 Amazing Reasons to Eat Garlic Daily
Gluten-Free Diets: Fact vs Fiction
Gluten-Free Diets Have Exploded Onto The Scene There are new gluten-free products everywhere you look. So should you try this new trendy way of eating? And will it transform your health? People often give up gluten who will receive no health benefit. On the other hand, people who might benefit from this diet often have no clue. There are many who believe fiction over facts when it comes to … [Read more...] about Gluten-Free Diets: Fact vs Fiction
