I just got back from a get away in St. Thomas, where tropical breezes blow and crystal clear water reins supreme. Naturally, frozen fruity drinks are big with tourists and mango was a popular flavor in cuisine at the local restaurants as well as for adult beverages. This got [...]
Hand Care
With all the emphasis placed on care of our facial skin, do you have a tendency to forget about the all-important skin on the backs of your hands? Much like the skin on your neck and décolleté area, your hands really can give away your age or even, gasp, make people think you are [...]
Turmeric
Tumeric ~ you’ve probably heard of it as a popular ingredient in Indian cooking, but did you know about its anti-inflammatory benefits for the skin? It is also said to boost immunity and have anti-cancer properties.
Turmeric is an herb derived from the Ginger family and has long been used in Indian and Chinese medicine. It [...]
Affirmations ~ Does Your Thinking Match Your Reality?
Are you familiar with affirmations? From the Latin word affirmare, affirmation means to assert. It is also a term to describe a form of autosuggestion used to produce desired results in various areas of our lives. Have you had the experience where you are thinking of someone for days or months and then they [...]
Got Dandruff? Don’t Fret!
Dandruff is a very common problem so if you have it, don’t think you’re in the minority. Your scalp sheds skin constantly, it’s completely natural, and those dead cells are what is referred to as dandruff. Normally the amount of cells is not large enough to notice. If they amount of becomes noticeable or [...]
Osteoporosis – Know the Risks
Both of my grandmothers suffered from osteoporosis and my own Mother takes a prescription drug to help keep her bones strong and resistant to fracture. Knowing the risk factors for osteoporosis, its causes and what you need in the way of preventative maintenance is important for women, and men, everywhere.
As we age our bones naturally [...]
GMO Foods
Have you heard the whispers, or in some cases, the roar, about GM (genetically modified) foods? According to the WHO (World Health Organization): “Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can be defined as organisms in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally. The technology is [...]
Women and Hair Loss
I’ve noticed that those commercials for men’s hair loss remedies, be it pills, plugs or weaves, are now being marketed to women more than ever. Thinning or permanent hair loss is a reality for more women than you might think. While genes do a play a part, much of hair growth and shedding [...]
Eating for Acne Control
If you suffer from acne I hope you know that while diet and acne are linked, it might not be in the way you are thinking. Current studies show that foods promoting inflammation, including sugar and highly processed refined carbs, can trigger breakouts. (Inflammation + Skin = Bad News ~ there’s that [...]
Sugar and Your Skin
I like sugar as much as the next person. I’ve had to set boundaries with my sugar love affair, as it could easily take over my better judgment. Voiding my home of sweets, except on rare occasions, has really helped me to limit my sugar intake and the less I [...]