Category Archives: Beauty & Fitness

The skin around the eyes is fragile and benefits from light and moisturizing treatments. Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and Rose (Rosa spp.) essential oils are anti-inflammatory and restorative for this delicate area. * 5 drops Chamomile essential oil * 5 drops … Continue reading →

Essential oils are natural substances extracted from flowers, herbs, fruits, trees, and grasses through a special distilling process. Many of these oils have been found to contain healing properties. Some are also known to affect the nervous system and can … Continue reading →

The skin on our hands is often overworked and overlooked, but with this simple formula soft and silky hands are only minutes away. Here, cornmeal works as a gentle exfoliant, milk plays the role of moisturizer and honey steps in … Continue reading →

Article courtesy of Mountain Rose Herbs The purpose of a facial is to improve circulation, deep-cleanse, and smooth and moisturize the skin. A complete facial includes a cleansing steam, exfoliation, mask, toner and moisturizer. Deep-Cleansing Herbal Facial Steam What you’ll … Continue reading →

Stress hormones can cause female and male hormone problems, weight gain, and chronic illness. How can this be true? Cortisol, epinephrine, and other stress hormones can drain you bodies health, vitality and even contribute to infertility unless you learn how … Continue reading →

If you are having problems with losing weight (we know sticking to a diet can be difficult), then this message will be the most important message you will ever read. Here’s why: A major league weight loss psychologist, Dr. Roberta … Continue reading →

Adapted from The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth, by Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S. (Fair Winds, 2008). http://www.care2.com/ Why is it that teens in New Guinea and Paraguay have no acne? Or in Kenya, rural Japan, or Malaisia, for that … Continue reading →

Suddenly, it happens, without warning. You crave fistfuls of chocolate-chip cookies and milk. Or maybe some calorie-laden comfort food slathered in gravy. Or maybe a cheeseburger and jumbo fries. Doesn’t that huge chunk of pecan pie look delicious? Can you … Continue reading →

Adapted from The Aromatherapy Companion, by Victoria H. Edwards (Storey Books, 1999). http://www.care2.com/ Although many haven’t heard of this technique, a few drops of well-chosen essential oils can work miracles on the skin. They can revitalize and rejuvenate skin of … Continue reading →