by Dr. Hausenblas Right now, whether you’re outside or in, your body is subject to varying degrees of dehydration. In the transition from cold dry winter air to warmer temperatures, the body’s largest organ—your skin—takes a beating. Especially in summertime, when we’re baked by the sun and minutes later blasted by frigid air-conditioning devoid of [...]
Avocado’s moisturizing oils join forces with honey, a natural antibacterial, and soothing yogurt to reduce inflammation and soften skin. Cooling cucumbers sit pretty on top to brighten puffy eyes. 1/2 fully ripened avocado from Mexico, pitted and peeled 1 tablespoon plain yogurt 1 tablespoon honey 2 cucumber slices In shallow bowl, mash avocado until smooth; [...]
Ahhh…the sweet smell of petrochemicals! The Environmental Working Group (EWG) reports that, while many popular perfumes, colognes and body sprays contain trace amounts of natural essences, they also typically contain a dozen or more potentially hazardous synthetic chemicals, some of which are derived from petroleum. To protect trade secrets, makers are allowed to withhold fragrance [...]
by Diane Lang It’s almost that time of year again — cold weather, snow, ice, clouds and days with less sunlight. For parents, winter is a tough time — finding activities that are always inside, worrying about snow days and delays and making sure kids get plenty of physical exercise even though the weather is [...]
by Donna Palmer Most women searching for a hair loss cure are looking for a product, a shampoo, a pill, some sort of hair serum that will magically sprout a lush main atop their crowns. Unfortunately, we all come to find that there is no such product. There are many things you can do to [...]
Americans do squander a lot of electricity keeping things lit up at night while most of us sleep. This light blocks our view of the night sky and stars, creates glare hazards on roads, messes with our circadian sleep-wake rhythms, interrupts the patterns of nocturnal wildlife, and is by and large annoying. It also takes [...]
Millions of people have naturally curly hair. While many find it to be a blessing, others struggle with how to best care for and manage it. Caring for curly hair doesn’t have to be a struggle; it all comes down to knowing a few things that are specific to one’s hair type. The more someone [...]
By Leah Guy I’m not going to talk about which fancy hair potions and hot-oil treatments work here. But what I am going to say is that you can have naturally beautiful hair by following a few easy steps. You may not feel you were blessed by the Hair-Gods, but I’ll tell ya, putting on [...]
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