One moment, youre ready to face the day with a vengeance: the next, youre standing in the bathroom mirror, wondering how exactly you managed to sprout an overgrowth of acne overnight. Regardless of how self confident you may be, acne and breakouts seem to affect every one of us on an emotional level. When we…

I try not to follow trends (I prefer to set them ) but Im disappointed to find that this recipe is very much following a trend. And here I was thinking I was being smart and innovative Ginger and coconut seem to be the height of fashion and this drink is based around ginger, but…

Honey is one of those magical gifts from nature that is good for us in so many ways. Honey is naturally anti-bacterial and anti-viral, and helps protect from infection. It is also incredibly nourishing for the skin. Washing our face with soaps, even those labeled as natural or gentle can disrupt the skins natural pH…

Modern pharmaceutical and beauty businesses are designed to make money. They do not always have our best interests at heart. Chemical treatments are presented as the only option for many ailments, when often they have intense side effects and should really only be a last resort. Some of the most potent ways to care for…

I start the day oil pulling and have started to love the taste of coconut. This breakfast was inspired by a fancy for more of the same. Coconuts are very nutritious and rich in vitamins C, E, B1, B3, B5 and B6 and minerals including calcium, iron, sodium, selenium, magnesium and phosphorous. They also contain…

True beauty comes from within. Our attitudes, lifestyle, and level of connection to the light of our inner selves determine how beautiful we are on the outside. The most effective ways to express radiant beauty are to cultivate our inner worlds and find peace with ourselves. There are, however, ways to augment and support our…

Raw tomatoes are a ubiquitous summer food. They make us think of colorful salads and power-packed raw soups. Tomatoes are full of rich anti-oxidants like lycopene and lutein. Eating and drinking tomatoes can contribute to radiant skin and the overall health of our bodies. But tomatoes can be just as beneficial for our skin from…

Tired of spending tons of money on high-priced, name-brand beauty products? Then stop doing it. Your next beauty secret could already be in your cabinets your kitchen cabinets. Thats right. The food you eat to nourish your insides may also help nourish your skin and give your complexion a clean, fresh glow. Use olive oil…

The ingredients found in a good curry are almost like looking in a medicine cabinet. Turmeric is full of natural anti-inflammatories, is great at fighting colds and congestion and chilli contain minerals like potassium, manganese, iron, and magnesium. Paprika is also full of vitamins and just one teaspoon gives you over a third of your…

We all want hair thats shiny and healthy, but sometimes those salon products that promise to repair dull, dry and damaged hair can be pricey. And if you want all-natural products, the prices are often even higher. But you can get all-natural treatments at a fraction of the cost by bypassing the salon and heading…