Winter Care for Dry and Dehydrated Skin
Bill BakerEveryone knows skin is the bodys largest organ, but we sometimes forget it is also a vital organ; as vital to our overall health and well being as healthy lungs or a healthy heart. In addition to helping regulate the bodys temperature, one of the key roles of our skin is to act as a barrier, keeping essential nutrients, including water, in the body. So protecting our skin with effecti...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Beauty TipsColor Therapy—Pink Is for the Heart
Jane LargeEach chakra (or energy center) in our bodies is associated with a color. This week I went for an energy balancing treatment and the practitioner told me to “think pink” because my heart chakra wasn’t protected and was being depleted. So every morning and evening during my meditation, I have been thinking pink. Every time I see pink, I feel this rush of good energy into my heart. It all made sense ...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Beauty TipsSmile—It Will Make Your Day Better!
Jane LargeTry to start each day off with a smile and positive thoughts and you’ll find that your whole day goes better than if you start your day in a grumpy mood. However, if you do find yourself feeling low around mid-day, try to think of a few things to be grateful for that make you smile. The good-feeling natural hormones that are released when you smile make you feel better! Jane Large
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Jane LargeIf you are looking for an effective natural treatment for eczema and psoraisis, look for salves and ointments made with calendula, arnica, stinging nettle, and comfrey herbs as well as neem and tea tree oil. These herbs and oils have been used in dozens of countries around the world for centuries to treat many skin irritations. Avoid products that contain petroleum products, dyes, or artificial fr...
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Jane LargeThe change from summer to fall to winter can leave our skin dry, itchy, chapped, and cracked. The skin on our lips is extra-sensitive as it is thinner than the skin on your arms and legs. Lips can take a beating: burns from coffee, bitten from stress, chemicals in most cosmetics, etc. • Smooth your lips by first massaging them gently with an extra-soft wet toothbrush for a minute or so. • Then app...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Beauty TipsPerky Eyes 101: Aloe Vera
Jane LargeAloe Vera Gel Miracle Keep organic aloe vera gel in the fridge and apply to the eye area or entire face/neck area whenever you need a lift. Particularly great in the summer, but useful all year round! For other eye-refreshers, see my blogs about pomegranate and fenugreek. Jane Large
Read more...CategoriesNatural Beauty TipsPerky Eyes 101: Fenugreek
Jane LargeFenugreek Eye Mask Here’s another all-natural eye mask you can easily make at home. 1. Add water or yogurt to 1 Tbsp of fenugreek powder. Mix until smooth. 2. Apply the paste to the area under the eyes and let sit for 10–20 minutes. 3. Rinse off with some cool water and pat dry. Also consider perking up your eyes with pomegranate and/or aloe vera. Jane Large
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Jane LargeNeed to perk up your eye area but don’t buy into the hype of eye cream? Try this! Pomegranate Eye Mask Everyone knows that drinking pomegranate juice or eating the fruit is good for our bodies because of the huge amount of antioxidants found within. However, pomegranate also works from the outside in. 1. Crush about ¼ cup of pomegranate pods and put between layers of cheese cloth. OR soak cotton ...
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Jane LargeRecently I found myself out of my element when a close friend’s father passed away. I realized that I had never before been in that position. Although I was not as close with her parents as I was with her, I felt as though someone very special had left. This feeling was augmented as I attended the wake and funeral as the common sentiment among the mourners was that my friend’s father was a very ki...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Beauty TipsMaking the Most of Life
Jane LargeThe other day I decided to go for a bike ride, which was a big deal considering it had been raining here for the past few days. However, when I was not even halfway through, the clouds opened up and the thunder and lightning started. Now I don’t recommend biking in a thunderstorm, but I have to say it was refreshing to be outside even in the rain. This experience got me thinking that so many times...
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Aging Gracefully
Jane LargeI hate the word “anti-aging.” In many ancient cultures it was the elders who were revered for their knowledge, skills and wisdom. From my own first-hand experie...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Beauty TipsFun at the Farmer’s Market
Jane LargeI love markets—any type of market, really. I love the diversity of the smells, sights, sounds, and yummy treats to eat! The beauty of a farmer’s market is that ...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Beauty TipsMaking a Connection
Jane LargeThe other day a friend told me a story that blew my socks off! She was going through the check-out counter and the cashier remarked my friend must be eating “th...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Beauty TipsRedefining Happiness
Jane LargeAre you happy? What is happiness, really? How do we find it? Where does it come from? Many people ask themselves these questions and believe that the answer com...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Beauty TipsBugs Away!
Jane LargeIf you are going to be spending any time at a cottage or camp where bug protection might be an issue, DEET-filled products are not your only option. Seek out a ...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Beauty TipsNatural Sunscreen Options
Jane LargeEvery time I have ever used a chemically based sunscreen, my skin always feel greasy and slimy. I often breakout even if the product claims to be oil-free. Most...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Beauty TipsBeware Green-Washing
Jane LargeWhat never fails to amaze me is the number of companies that tout their products are "natural" when they still contain one, two, ten, or more harmful ...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Beauty TipsGlobal Skincare Secrets: Egypt
Jane LargeThis series will chronicle my journey through different countries and cultures searching for the ancient natural secrets to skincare around the globe. My first ...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Beauty TipsSet Yourself Free!
Jane LargeSetting yourself from from guilt, shame, and anger is easier than you think. Step 1—Taking Responsibility for Yourself The first and most challenging part of se...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Beauty TipsJoy of Scent
Jane LargeMany institutions and businesses have banned perfume from their offices and buildings due to increasing allergies. What most people don’t know is that the aller...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Beauty TipsListening to Your Body 101
Jane LargeIn my last blog, I talked about what happened when I didn’t listen to my body. Be sure to listen to yours! • Take 5 minutes daily to sit or lie in a peaceful p...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Beauty TipsYour Body Is Trying to Tell You Something!
Jane LargeI think we can all agree that our bodies are marvellous biological machines! It amazes me how incredibly my body works to allow me to eat, talk, feel, and move....
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