I wish you could see it this morning … my yard is a riot of hibiscus colors. When I smell the flowers it brings me right back to Bali. Hibiscus is a holy flower there, and traditional healers use it often for its wide-ranging healing power. There's more about it in my book, Healing Herbs of… Read More
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Secret anti-aging agent
If you’re anything like me, you know melatonin as something that can help you sleep better. And, like I was, you may be surprised to learn that melatonin could be one of the best little-known secrets of anti-aging. But it’s not about beauty sleep. So what exactly is melatonin? Melatonin is… Read More
Is Gray Hair a Pigment of Your Imagination?
When it comes to gray hair, women get the “shaft.” Over the years it’s always been perfectly acceptable for men to let their hair go gray. In fact, men with salt-and-pepper hair are called “distinguished.” Women, on the other hand, are more often referred to as “older” or… Read More
The Beauty of Vitamin C Revealed
Vitamin C skin-care products are all the rage today. These products are advertised to clarify the skin using protective antioxidants for an instant glow. The use of topical vitamin C is supposed to reduce fine lines, wrinkles and sunspots and support healthy skin regeneration. Vitamin C applied… Read More