How to make your own pumpkin face mask
Fall is here and before you know it, it's pumpkin extravaganza. Why not use it for more than just decoration and pie? It's also one of mother nature's great ingredients to make your skin...
View ArticleProduct review : argan oil for beauty
Argan oil, a Berber tradition in Morocco used for it cosmetic, medicinal and nutritional properties for centuries. The oil is made from the kernels of the fruit on the argan tree which is known as the...
View ArticleProduct review : Egyptian Magic
I've, personally, been a big fan of this wonder balm and have used it daily for the past year. So what's so great about Egyptian Magic? First of all, every ingredient is natural with no nasties...
View ArticleSwitch to natural perfumes to save money and protect your skin
Spraying on a spritz of perfume is a ritual most women savour everyday and smelling lush does us no harm to attract the opposite sex either. The thing is most perfumes out there are loaded with...
View ArticleProduct review: Seashell elemi/orange facial wash by Coastal Cassic Creations
Coastal Classic Creations was founded in 2001 to create non-toxic beauty and personal health care products. This company is cruelty-free and environmentally friendly with lots of great products. One...
View ArticleTake magnesium to help manage stress
If you are having a stressful time in your life such as starting a new job, moving house or just general work stress, it's likely that you are rapidly using up the magnesium in your body. Why is...
View ArticleTherapist review: body, mind and spirit massage
Miami is known as a destination for relaxation and fun but when you are local, you are still submitted to the daily grind of heavy traffic and stressful days at work. What's the best remedy? A great...
View ArticleThe dangers of mercury in your mascara
Mercury is one of the most dangerous environmental toxins that is known to give adults neurological symptoms and has been linked to slow brain development in children and foetuses. It's an element...
View ArticleWorst 5 toxins in cosmetics (Photos)
1. Fragrance - there can be over 200 ingredients, most which are not listed in synthetic fragrances that are used in items ranging from your shampoo, body lotion to your air freshener. They contain...
View ArticleTop 5 luxurious organic christmas stocking fillers (Photos)
Christmas is just around the corner and with so many presents to buy and stockings to fill, why not treat someone to an luxurious organic item or two?Here is a list of some great favourites that will...
View ArticlePrevent and combat a new year's cold naturally
Christmas and New Years is over and it's been a fun and hectic time for everyone. As the New Year begins there are lots of people with compromised immune systems which make them susceptible to colds...
View ArticleHealth benefits of deep breathing
Breathing, we do it all the time unconsciously, it's one of the vital components that keeps us alive. It's so essential to our health that when practiced consciously it can be used to speed healing,...
View ArticleBaking soda for microdermabrasion
When most people think of microdermabrasion they think of slick salons and lots of well earned money being spent to achieve glowing, flawless skin. While the humble baking soda doesn't normally come...
View ArticleAyesha's Kitchen (Photos)
Indian food is delicious but notoriously difficult to cook or at least it is famously perceived that way. With so many spices and an array of ingredients that aren't common to the typical Floridian...
View ArticleTurmeric for wound care
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is mainly known as a deep yellow colored spice used in Indian cooking and has been touted as a "super spice" with an endless list of health benefits. A more uncommon use for...
View ArticleOil pulling for optimum oral hygiene
Oral hygiene is imperative to good health, oral health impacts the whole body because left over food can cause an over growth of bacteria and fungi which can irritate and lead to gum disease. Once...
View ArticleTurmeric Face Mask
Turmeric, a personal favourite, is known for it's anti-inflammatory properties to fight disease but it's also traditionally used as a beauty treatment by Indian brides before their wedding to give...
View ArticleGreen Smoothies to Kickstart Spring
Spring is around the corner and most of us want to start looking and feeling our best in preparation for summer. One excellent habit to get into is to consume a green smoothie daily to nourish you...
View ArticleDry Skin Brushing for Health (Photos)
Exfoliating is the best way to achieve smooth, even skin and with skin being the biggest organ we have, it certainly reflects the state of our health. The best way to achieve healthy, glowing skin...
View ArticleSeaweed: The Health Boosting Green
We know we should all eat more vegetables and leafy greens but what about sea vegetables? Sea vegetables or various types of seaweed have been a big staple in Japan for thousands of years and to boot...
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