Here is a simple recipe for deodorant free from alcohol, aluminum or any synthetic fragrances that are troublesome for sensitive skin! It is suitable for both men and women as it can be customized with essential oils! For a 25 ml deodorant (which corresponds to a standard roll-on bottle in stores),...
When it comes to tanning and the sun, authorities have quite frankly frightened us. However, on second thought, are they simply trying to get us to spend more money on chemical and toxic sunscreens and self-tanning products? There is of course the fight against the epidemic of skin cancer, but...
Want to attain a radiant complexion and reduce wrinkles, tighten pores and get rid of those acne scars? Well you can do all of these with a little lemon juice! Lemon is concentrated with alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA), which is why it rivals many cosmetic peels for skin! Some of the most...
During the most important transitional periods of their lives—entering adulthood, before marriage, after childbirth and finally as a burial shroud, Bambara women of Mali wrap themselves in the ritual cloth—the bògòlanfini. Derived from the terms bògòlan, meaning, 'made from mud', and fini, meaning 'cloth', the mud cloth is an artful...
Zanskar is one of the most inaccessible settlements on earth: a remote Himalayan Buddhist kingdom little changed in a thousand years. Thirty years ago Bryan Liptzan and Brian Whittier visited this remote kingdom by walking for seven days up the frozen Zanskar River, undergoing many hardships to get there. Only...
If you plan on undergoing a diet this summer, you might believe that along with shedding some weight, you’ll also be much healthier. However this is not always the case! Not only do a majority of diets lead to long-term weight gain (the infamous yo-yo effect) but also even more worrying,...
Your skin is covered with pores – tiny holes that are the openings of hair follicles. They allow your skin to perspire and your body to cool off, and also serve as a gateway for sebum, an oily substance that protects your skin. Sebum is usually in the form of...
If you are looking to lose weight and have not found success, it’s probably because you’re missing out on a key ingredient – one that is good for your intestinal flora! It has been long thought that your intestinal flora essentially assured immune defences (as 80% of the immune system is...
Whilst cow's milk comes with a host of health problems, which include allergies, intolerances as well as inflammations that can lead to chronic diseases, almond milk has only benefits! Here are some to name a few: Almond milk contains no lactose. It is rich with essential nutrients: 50% of daily intake...
Many of us believe that there is not much to eating fruit—simply just slicing them up and popping them into our mouths. However, there is an important way and time to eat them—so what are they? Lesson 1 Never consume fruits after your meals. Fruits should ALWAYS be eaten on an empty...