A few years ago, I searched to find the perfect soap. I wanted something SLS-free of course, that would not dry the skin. I happened to discover soaps from Rawganique.com and have been a loyal customer ever since. Why do I love this soap? Let me count the reasons…. The soaps are handmade from artisans [...]
Countdown to spring! What does that mean? A trip to the nail salon to get your feet sandal-ready. If you are reading this in a larger metropolitan area, you are one of the lucky ones who can get a pedicure for $20 or less. I reside in a city where a pedicure can cost more [...]
Everyone knows that you should drink 8 glasses of water per day, but how many of us really get our recommended amount? I drink tons of water now, but I haven’t always been so mindful of my daily intake. Just a few years ago, I was addicted to soda. I think I still have remnants [...]
In an earlier post, I advised to you to take inventory of your lotions and creams to check the ingredients. You did throw out that vat of vaseline, didn’t you? Well, as promised, here is a list of natural alternatives that you can use. These oils have been used by cultures for generations to maintain [...]
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A number of readers have e-mailed me asking me for advice about different issues. Thanks! Keep the questions coming. I’ll have posts about these topics coming soon! I’d like to hear from you. What resolutions have you made towards adopting a healthier lifestyle? Eat less fast food, go to the gym (my own resolution), improve [...]
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Ah, the middle of winter…snowy days, warm nights by the fireplace, and aghhhhh dry skin! What are your options? Do you wear a ski mask during the day? Hibernate until spring? Spend your mortgage payment on Creme De La Mer? No! Wander into your kitchen and you’ll find the panacea for your troubles, all for [...]
Ladies, stop what you’re doing right now. Don’t walk…run to your bathroom. It’s time for a cosmetics overhaul. That Wet-N-Wild lipstick you’ve been wearing since the 8th grade? Chunk it. It’s killing your lips. The “all-purpose” vaseline you slather on your skin? Petroleum is great for fueling cars, not so much for your body. Thanks [...]
Albert Einstein once said, “Look deep into nature, and you will understand everything better.” More than a century later, Einstein’s words still ring true. Mother Nature provides us everything to look and feel our best, if we take the time to learn her lessons. In the last few years, I have embarked upon a quest [...]
