Peek into my medicine cabinet and you'll see raw honey and ground cinnamon. Open my fridge and you'll find a bottle of Mother Dirt face mist. What can I say, I'm all for natural product and DIY beauty routines. So when I started seeing turmeric being used everywhere — and for jus...
In addition to the many benefits of cuddling with your honey, it strengthens your immune system. What better way to hack longevity than to cuddle at the beginning and end of each day? 3. Better communication. Most often, relationship problems are connected to the lack ofhonest communication. ...
Plus, manuka honey has a practically infinite shelf life. So how can you use manuka honey on your skin? As I mentioned at the very beginning of this post, I use manuka honey weekly as a face mask. Yes, that’s it! After washing and gentlyexfoliating my face, I pat it dry and appl...
The benefits of putting lime juice on your face include a clear, acne free skin. Mild cleansing and bleaching agents in lime juice can reduce skin spots and blemishes revealing smooth and radiant skin. For individuals suffering from skin pigmentation on the face, neck, armpits, and elbows, app...
The Advantages of Taking Proper Paid Holidays Skipping a proper vacation may seem harmless, and putting in extra hours may feel like a boost to your career. But research has shown that without adequate breaks, we become less productive and less healthy. ...
If your face is oily, use a bit of astringent on a damp cotton pad and wipe your face with it gently, paying extra attention to the nose and ears. If you tend toward dry skin, use a toner instead of an astringent. Finish off with a bit of moisturizer on your “weakest” areas –...
If you choose to sprinkle it without measuring first, just make sure to err on the side of less rather than more so you’re not putting too much cinnamon on your dog’s food. We Need To Talk About Nutmeg Lastly, before you dive into your spice cabinet, we need to talk about nutmeg...
I use turmeric powder straight from the pantry to make a tea for my allergy symptoms. I boil a cup of water to which I add 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder and a pinkie-size bit of ginger which I crush, skin and all, into a soft, mushy state before putting it in. Once it come to ...
So I thought, well, if I eat a healthy homemade dessert every single day, I won't feel out of control when I come face to face with sweets. So I started baking using whole grains and less sugar. I ALWAYS made sure to have a healthy sweet on hand because if I didn't, I would...
Mulching: By putting a layer of vegetable mulch around the base of fog fruit plants, you can help keep water in the soil, stop weeds from growing, and keep the temperature of the soil stable. Keep the mulch at a level of 2–3 inches and keep it away from the base of the plant so...