April 11, 2010
- Clear Skin, Clear Conscience
You want clear skin. You want to get rid of acne. But you don’t really want to turn to Accutane or Retin-A. Maybe you’re afraid of rubbing harsh chemicals on your face. Maybe you’re wary of animal testing. Maybe you’re against mass production and are concerned about child labor in developing countries (where most skin [...]
April 12, 2009
- The Benefits of Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is making a comeback in the health industry in many ways. Although it’s gotten a lot of bad rap because of one study which found the hydrogenated form bad for your health, in terms of heart disease and cholesterol, we know now that it’s the hydrogenation that was to blame, not the coconut [...]
March 29, 2009
- Frankincense Fights Bladder Cancer
Ah, the deep scent of Frankincense…reminiscent of the exotic qualities of Africa, India, and the Middle East, this delightful oil has been found by scientists to have many medicinal benefits for thousands of years. Now science has backed up what folks have long known to be true: its now been shown that an enriched extract [...]
March 20, 2009
- The Many Uses of Mint
The cooling freshness of mint is loved by all, isn’t it? Most of us associate the leaf/plant with wonderfully fresh breath but rarely do most pick up a bunch of mint from the market to use for other purposes and it’s a downright shame! Whether spearmint, peppermint or some other type of mint (by the [...]
February 28, 2009
- Repelling Mosquitoes Naturally
Everyone I know is looking forward to summertime. Swimming all day, outdoor barbeques for dinner and sitting outside in the evening to watch the fireflies are the classic summer activities we all love. It’s all perfect and fun until the mosquitoes come along to join you. And I am one of those fortunate enough to [...]