How to Use Ancient Oils to Make Toxin Free Personal Care Products
One of the fastest growing segments in the health and wellness industry is essential oils. These volatile oils in plants are widely known for the fragrance that they impart to some of our favorite flowers. But what you may not know is that those same compounds also have powerful healing properties. And because essential oils […]
6 Signs Your Gut is in Trouble (and Natural Ways to Fix it)
If your gut is in trouble, there’s a good chance your health and well-being are also in jeopardy. That’s because the gut extends way beyond the digestive tract and is linked to mental health, mood, endocrine disorders, autoimmune diseases, and skin conditions. The fact is, your gut contains trillions of bacteria, which have a huge […]
Ladies, This is the #1 Ingredient You Should be Putting in Your Morning Smoothie
Smoothies can kickstart your day and keep you satiated throughout the morning. They’re a trend that’s still going strong, because they can be made to order, filled with the specific nutrients that your body craves. But no matter what you put in your smoothie, whether berries and greens or protein and seeds, there’s one ingredient […]
All-Natural Ways to Tighten a Saggy Neck
Sadly, as we age, so do our necks. When the thin and delicate skin on the neck loses elasticity, it begins to sag and become crepey. Add to the mix, certain lifestyle factors, and sagging accelerates. While you can’t drastically alter the appearance of your neck, there are certain things you can do to help […]
5 Collagen Drinks to Protect Your Skin This Summer
While you might be looking forward to enjoying some sunshine this summer, keep this in mind…if you are over 40, your body’s collagen production has likely already slowed by 30 percent. Unfortunately, reduced collagen levels can leave us more susceptible to sunburn. The inflammation caused by sunburn signals the body to release metalloproteinases – enzymes […]
Always Drink a Cup of This Before Going to Bed
Do you like to sip a hot cup of tea in the evening? Even if you haven’t enjoyed this habit in the past, now might be the time to get started. With just one cup of this powerful herbal tea, you could promote a better night’s sleep, ease digestion, fight disease, and slow the signs […]
7 Surprising Reasons You Should be Taking Collagen ( #3 will blow you away)
You may have heard about taking collagen for shinier hair or stronger nails. But what you might not know about collagen is that it has powerful health benefits far beyond its beauty-boosting abilities. Because of this, it has made its way onto the shelves of health food stores and into food products such as protein […]
What is Hyaluronic Acid and Why you Need More
I’ve been paying attention to trends in the dietary supplement industry for over 20 years…and there’s one thing that never seems to change. The only thing that never changes is that there is a trendy new supplement that takes the stage every few years. Recently, one of the products that has stepped into the spotlight […]
Natural Treatments for Dry Skin that Actually Work
I did a rotation in medical school with a dermatologist with a sense of humor. We saw a patient one day who had terribly dry and cracked skin, which prompted the dermatologist to ask her: “Do you know what the leading cause of dry skin is?” Confused, the patient said she wasn’t sure…”weather maybe?” No, […]
Can Light Therapy Really Cure Your Wrinkles?
Creams, serums, masks, collagen supplements, home remedies, peels, microdermabrasion, and beauty IVs. There always seems to be some new fad in the skincare world, claiming that it’s the next best thing. The latest and some claim the greatest, comes in the form of LED light therapy. A remedy that can vanish wrinkles, eliminate acne, reduce […]
