I have heard some pretty tough stories from moms who struggle to keep their daughter’s hair tangle-free. Kicking, screaming and lots of tears have been shed in an effort to maintain that beautiful long hair. And it seems it does not end at childhood! This is a common problem for adults, too, especially swimmers. The…
Oily hair, or excess sebum production, is frustrating and embarrassing because it can cause hair to look unwashed and dirty, not to mention limp and lifeless. There are ways to eliminate oily hair, and it may be easier than you think. Using the right shampoo to keep your scalp clean may be sitting right in…
There's nothing better than opening the door and stepping into a tidy house after a long day's work. But our quest for cleanliness — I call it living in the Age of Oversanitation — is doing a real number on our health, introducing chemicals that can cause cancer, asthma and grueling allergic skin reactions. A Spring 2016 Environmental Working…
If you've ever had an ingrown toenail, you know the pain that it can cause. Not only that, but it's annoying — we use our toes in some way or another as part of our usual daily movement, and this use and constant knocking seems to aggravate the nail even more. It makes the pain more…
Skin and facial toners are very helpful in a healthy, natural skin care regimen because they can balance the skin’s pH and help it heal, largely from beneficial ingredients such as antioxidants and humectants that it may contain. I have developed an awesome DIY hydrating lavender and rose water toner that you are going to…
Although we tend to think of them as a woman's problem, both men and women develop varicose veins — those bulgy veins that appear lumpy and dark in color (usually blue or purple). In fact, according to the Department of Health and Human Science, about 50 percent to 55 percent of women and 40 percent to 45…
Few things are as good as arriving home from a busy day at work or on the go and being rewarded with a hot dinner. But you don't need to order takeout or have a personal chef for that to happen. Thanks to slow cookers, a healthy, homemade dinner made with little effort is possible. I'm…
Apple cider vinegar can help cure acid reflux, lower blood pressure, improve diabetes, and support weight loss. The benefits of apple cider vinegar come from it’s powerful healing compounds which include acetic acid, potassium, magnesium, probiotics and enzymes. Try it in this raspberry vinaigrette recipe and experience its benefits today!
For some, the crock pot is just another kitchen tool collecting dust in a cabinet. For others, it’s a great way to make roasts, chili and a whole host of crock pot recipes. Do you have a crock pot collecting dust in a cabinet? Perhaps you bring out your slow cooker a few times a…
Keeping your oven clean is very important because the burnt, baked-on food can release carcinogens as it continues to burn. Off-the-shelf oven cleaners contain a lot of toxins and if it comes in contact with your skin, you could suffer, since it can eat through your skin. Natural oven cleaning products and green cleaning products can…
