In my search for Nature’s healing secrets, I’ve encountered some fascinating cultures. One of the most ancient and knowledgeable about healing herbs has been the Ashaninka people of Peru. Since before recorded history, the Ashaninka have lived close to the land along the headwaters… Read More
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Beauty Butter from a Brazilian Fruit
I stopped short in a large clearing. A crowd of native tribesmen were hard at work. They were gathering big, brown, fuzzy fruits the size of small melons. My guide scooped up one of the fruits. With a big knife he cracked it open like a coconut and offered me some of the creamy pulp… Read More
Why I Never Use Sunscreen
Dear Beauty Conscious Reader, The media and “experts” from the medical community would have you believe wearing sunscreen all day, every day is the best thing you can do to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays. They tell you it’s a vital part of your daily routine and you should… Read More
Is Your Skin Starving?
Dear Beauty Conscious Reader, Here’s something you won’t hear from your dermatologist. If you want the best-looking skin possible, you need to make sure you get enough of one overlooked nutrient. It’s the essential fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Unfortunately for us, we can’t make… Read More