Dear Beauty Reader, Most of the “advice” I see on Dr. Oz, in Women’s Health and in the New York Times Magazine on Sundays seem to center on the same things. The reports I’ve been seeing lately advise women to eat fake, processed “health” foods like flaxseed. But they’re… Read More
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Head turning skin cell secret
There is an apple that has a unique and bizarre quality. If you cut into it, it heals itself. I’m not talking about the kind of apple on your supermarket shelf. I’m talking about a sour apple that grows in Switzerland, called a Uttwiler Spätlauber apple. And I’m telling you because I’ve… Read More
Don’t eat the daisies
Looks can be deceiving. Take the little globe daisy. With fluffy, pale lilac blossoms, it appears fragile. But it’s a real survivor. Its botanical name is Globularia cordifolia. That translates to “heart-leaved globe daisy.” It grows high in the mountains of central Europe and Turkey. And… Read More
The Eye Hormone
You’ve very likely heard of this antioxidant... but I’ll bet you didn’t know that your eyesight depends on it. Today I’m going to show you how to use this antioxidant that doubles as hormone to protect and strengthen your eyes. You see, your eyes are very sensitive. And they’re under… Read More
The Healing Power of Scent
Scent is a powerful thing. It can lift your mood, calm you down and help you focus – depending on the particular fragrance. That’s because your “sense of smell” is located in your brain. It’s closely attached to your memory and can influence your mood and thoughts. What’s more is scent… Read More
My Tropical Island Tea
My Tropical Island Tea Dear Beauty Reader, All around me was the greenest green I’d ever imagined, spilling over with flowers and vines and herbs in every direction. Bali is the lushest place I’ve ever been, with plants on top of plants, and flowers and herbs… Read More
What’s Really in Your Nail Polish
Friday, August 23, 2013 Painting your nails is a great way to express your style and feel feminine. But there’s something you should know before you get your next manicure or pedicure. Manufacturers add ingredients to nail polish to make them shiny, dry quickly and add flexibility. That… Read More
My Shortcut For Bright, Healthy Skin
Have you ever noticed that when you return from a vacation by the ocean or a day at the beach your skin has a bright, healthy look to it? Well it’s not just that new tan... Salt water is very healthy for your skin. Because salt is a natural exfoliator. Normally, your skin will have a buildup of… Read More
The Mysterious Healing Fruit
Friday, August 9, 2013 They seem like the most normal fruit. You can get them year round, they’re cheap, and they’re always the same. So you buy a few, cut them up, sprinkle the juice on fish or use it in a salad dressing. Lemons are no big deal, right? Well, not so fast. Turns out,… Read More