The medicinal properties of frankincense have become part of mainstream knowledge in the last decade, particularly in the trade of essential oils. However, the trade in natural resources have had detrimental effects on the environment and the native communities that own the valuable resources. That is the nature of traditional trade of botanical species and […]
Why You Need Anti-Aging Skincare
So you’re approaching 40 and you are beginning to see changes in your skin. Let’s talk about anti-aging skincare and why you need it. What we see on the outside is often an indication of what’s going on below the surface so we are going to discuss the most common age-related skin issues, why it […]
Cortisol: How Stress Affects Your Skin
The link between stress and skin conditions has been well documented since ancient times and recently, researchers have discovered that stress is on the rise. Psychological stress arises when your under mental, physical, or emotional pressure, arising when the perceived pressure exceeds ones adaptive power. This perception by the brain causes stress hormones such as […]
How to Balance Hormones Naturally
So you’ve been feeling out of sorts lately? Dealing with hormonal acne? Maybe you have been noticing your hair thinning, getting more headaches, have trouble sleeping or regularly feel fatigued. Perhaps you have been getting breakouts that you know must be your hormones out of whack. Have you considered that you may have a hormone […]
Choosing the Right Skincare
Do you ever wonder, “will this work for ME?” This is a question we can often ask ourselves when we are searching for a solution that will address our personal needs. That’s just it, we all have individual needs. So how do you know what will work for you? Well, the honest answer is, there’s […]
5 Tips for Trying to Conceive
So you are thinking now is the time to start trying to have a baby or perhaps you have been trying for a while now, unsuccessfully. What can you do to help make a healthy home for that perfect blessing (or two if you have twins like me) to inhabit for 9 months? Below are 5 […]