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Holistic Beauty

Dr. Michele Burklund has prepared articles, tips, and DIY remedies for a natural, healthy, lifestyle focused on holistic beauty. She focuses on natural medicine, botanicals, herbs, alternative medicine, and more! Learn about non-toxic makeup brands, easy to make face masks, and much more.

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Botanical Tea Blends for Glowing Skin, Stress, and Women's Health
Botanical Tea Blends for Glowing Skin, Stress, and Women's Health

Imagine a refreshing cup of white tea infused with fresh peaches and a hint of mint while reading your usual morning blog or perhaps a cup of chamomile tea with a pinch of lemon while taking an evening bath…

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The Ultimate Skin Therapy Guide
The Ultimate Skin Therapy Guide

Who doesn’t want gorgeous, glowing skin? Many people associate a radiant complexion with good overall health, and they’re right…

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Magical Mugwort: The Feminine Plant
Magical Mugwort: The Feminine Plant

Mugwort, aka Artemisia vulgaris, an amazing women's herb used to tonify the reproductive system…

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It's More Than Just A Pretty Smile... It's A Window Into Your Health
It's More Than Just A Pretty Smile... It's A Window Into Your Health

How long are you brushing? The American Dental Association recommends at least brushing for 2 minutes two or more times a day…

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Sun Essentials, Soothing Plants, and Clean Sunscreen
Sun Essentials, Soothing Plants, and Clean Sunscreen

You've waited for this gorgeous weather all year long so you could finally get outside and soak up some rays. But is your skin as ready as you are?…

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Everyday Rituals: Replace Soap with Oil
Everyday Rituals: Replace Soap with Oil

Doesn't it seem counter intuitive to apply oil to your face before bed instead of washing it with facial cleanser and then doing a little exfoliation?…

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The Ultimate Skin Therapy Guide
The Ultimate Skin Therapy Guide

Who doesn’t want gorgeous, glowing skin? Many people associate a radiant complexion with good overall health, and they’re right…

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The Best Kept Secret in Natural Skincare... Pumpkins
The Best Kept Secret in Natural Skincare... Pumpkins

Pumpkins are loaded with natural exfoliating acids and antioxidants which translates into smoother, brighter, glowing skin…

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Plant Monograph: Gotu Kola: A Little Known Secret To Fighting Wrinkles and Stretch Marks
Plant Monograph: Gotu Kola: A Little Known Secret To Fighting Wrinkles and Stretch Marks

You shouldn't have to paralyze your face with toxins to look youthful…

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Clean Water & Infusions
Clean Water & Infusions

A total of 316 contaminants in water delivered to the public….

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Face Food: How To Use Your Kitchen Like A Spa
Face Food: How To Use Your Kitchen Like A Spa

Vitamin C Rich Kiwi & Papaya Mask Mash 1 kiwi with 1/2 of a papaya then add 2 tbsp of honey…

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The Natural Alternative to Retin-A: Rosehips
The Natural Alternative to Retin-A: Rosehips

Besides the luxury of the fragrance and the sheer beauty of the delicate petals, I'm amazed at how effective rose hip seed oil is at erasing all those years of careless sunbathing in my teens…

Read more →
Better Skin Habits: Winter Skin Superfoods
Better Skin Habits: Winter Skin Superfoods

Did you know that the chilly winter air can deplete your skin of moisture resulting in a dull, even dry appearance?…

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Plant Monograph: Silica-Rich Horsetail
Plant Monograph: Silica-Rich Horsetail

Horsetail contains high amounts of silica (along with many other goodies) which has been shown to help strengthen weak brittle nails and create a shiny mane when applied topically…

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Sacred Oil: Nourishing Remedies with Olive Oil
Sacred Oil: Nourishing Remedies with Olive Oil

Being immersed in olives for the last month, I couldn't help but write about the endless uses for this magical and nourishing food…

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Plant Based Ingredients for Grecian Goddess Hair
Plant Based Ingredients for Grecian Goddess Hair

Greek women take full advantage of all the wonderful plants around them like olive trees, chamomile, rosemary, sage, and dittany. Learn their secrets to gorgeous hair!

  • They use olive oil in everything including their hair.

  • Avocados, which are also rich in oils and vitamin E are abundant in the country.

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5 Beauty Secrets Of The Greek
5 Beauty Secrets Of The Greek

Well, first off, the Greek women know that beauty comes from the inside out and their lifestyle is the foundation for glowing skin and a vibrant life…

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Make Your Own Rose Hydrosol
Make Your Own Rose Hydrosol

One of my personal favorite things to do with roses is a hydrosol which refreshes and moisturizes the skin. Give it a try!

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Is Your Tattoo Toxic?
Is Your Tattoo Toxic?

In today's society it's now more rare to meet someone without tattoo than with them.  The biggest issue now is that people are getting tattoos without knowing what is in the ink that is injected into their skin!

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Fight Frizz With Coconut Oil
Fight Frizz With Coconut Oil

So who hasn't had a bad hair day? As the temperatures increase the air tends to get drier which could mean more frizz but not necessarily...

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Some Like It Cold
Some Like It Cold

So my newest morning ritual involves turning the shower to cold at the end as long as I can handle it... right now I'm at 10 seconds…

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To Douche Or Not To Douche
To Douche Or Not To Douche

That is the question! When is comes to douching there seems to be much confusion…

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Cleansing with Charcoal
Cleansing with Charcoal

Activated charcoal has been used for thousands of years to cleanse and detoxify the body…

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Medicinal Uses of Propolis
Medicinal Uses of Propolis

Propolis is a strong resinous substance from plants, used by bees for sealing hives. You can find sources of Propolis in various regions including Brazil, Australia, Europe, the United States and China…

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DIY Papaya Face Mask
DIY Papaya Face Mask

Papaya is loaded with wonderful antioxidants and enzymes that will exfoliate your skin and give you a healthy vibrant glow…

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Fruit Facials
Fruit Facials

Strawberries are rich in alpha-hydroxy acids which helps to slough off dead skin cells giving the skin a beautiful glow…

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DIY: Botanical Oil Infusion
DIY: Botanical Oil Infusion

Create a customized botanical oil infusion…

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Botanical Baths
Botanical Baths

My evening ritual involves taking a bath every night before I go to bed. Bathing relaxes muscles, stimulates…

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DIY Herbal Facial
DIY Herbal Facial

Besides being relaxing they are also great at opening pores and clearing skin…

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Posh Pumpkin: glowing face mask
Posh Pumpkin: glowing face mask

Pumpkins are loaded with natural exfoliating acids and antioxidants which translates into smoother, brighter, glowing skin…

Read more →
Perfumes In Nature
Perfumes In Nature

There are so many people who have chemical sensitivities from synthetic perfumes which can show up as symptoms ranging from headaches to skin rashes..

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Sweat It Out: the most gentle way to rid yourself of toxins
Sweat It Out: the most gentle way to rid yourself of toxins

The most gentle way to rid yourself of toxins is as simple as heat and sweat! By eliminating toxins through your skin…

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NATURE BASED FACE MASKS & REMEDIES
Face Food: How To Use Your Kitchen Like A Spa
Face Food: How To Use Your Kitchen Like A Spa

Vitamin C Rich Kiwi & Papaya Mask Mash 1 kiwi with 1/2 of a papaya then add 2 tbsp of honey…

Read more →
Make Your Own Rose Hydrosol
Make Your Own Rose Hydrosol

One of my personal favorite things to do with roses is a hydrosol which refreshes and moisturizes the skin. Give it a try!

Read more →
Cleansing with Charcoal
Cleansing with Charcoal

Activated charcoal has been used for thousands of years to cleanse and detoxify the body…

Read more →
DIY Papaya Face Mask
DIY Papaya Face Mask

Papaya is loaded with wonderful antioxidants and enzymes that will exfoliate your skin and give you a healthy vibrant glow…

Read more →
Fruit Facials
Fruit Facials

Strawberries are rich in alpha-hydroxy acids which helps to slough off dead skin cells giving the skin a beautiful glow…

Read more →
DIY: Botanical Oil Infusion
DIY: Botanical Oil Infusion

Create a customized botanical oil infusion…

Read more →
DIY Herbal Facial
DIY Herbal Facial

Besides being relaxing they are also great at opening pores and clearing skin…

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Posh Pumpkin: glowing face mask
Posh Pumpkin: glowing face mask

Pumpkins are loaded with natural exfoliating acids and antioxidants which translates into smoother, brighter, glowing skin…

Read more →
Ravishing Rose: facial toner & astringent
Ravishing Rose: facial toner & astringent

Besides the lovely scent of these delicate petals, roses can be used topically as a toner because of its light astringent properties.

3 parts which hazel extract

  • 1 part distilled water

  • fresh organically grown rose petals

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FARMERS MARKET FRESH: DIY beauty treatments
FARMERS MARKET FRESH: DIY beauty treatments

There are so many amazing natural beauty treatments you can do by going to your local grocery store and picking up some produce…

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Cool as a Cucumber
Cool as a Cucumber

Every girl should keep an extra cucumber in the fridge just in case it might be needed to decrease inflammation around the eyes after a long night. Cucumbers contain a high amount of ascorbic acid which can help prevent water retention and when placed over the eyes they reduce the puffiness and add a calm cooling touch.

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WOMEN'S WELLNESS
Magical Mugwort: The Feminine Plant
Magical Mugwort: The Feminine Plant

Mugwort, aka Artemisia vulgaris, an amazing women's herb used to tonify the reproductive system…

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To Douche Or Not To Douche
To Douche Or Not To Douche

That is the question! When is comes to douching there seems to be much confusion…

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How Strong Are Your Bones?
How Strong Are Your Bones?

Guess what time it is?! ... Its Osteoporosis awareness month which affects ALL of us gals…

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Protect Your Cervix
Protect Your Cervix

Did you know that about 79 million Americans are currently infected with HPV! About 14 million people become newly infected each year…

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Ways To Balance Hormones From Getting Off Birth Control to Menopause
Ways To Balance Hormones From Getting Off Birth Control to Menopause

What woman at some point in her life doesn't battle with a hormone imbalance…

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Flourishing Fertility: natural ways to balance hormones
Flourishing Fertility: natural ways to balance hormones

We are blessed with the gift of fertility and even if your not ready for little ones running around, getting to know your body and cycle is very important to tune into your feminine wisdom…

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HEALING TEA BLENDS
Botanical Tea Blends for Glowing Skin, Stress, and Women's Health
Botanical Tea Blends for Glowing Skin, Stress, and Women's Health

Imagine a refreshing cup of white tea infused with fresh peaches and a hint of mint while reading your usual morning blog or perhaps a cup of chamomile tea with a pinch of lemon while taking an evening bath…

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Tea leaf brewing guide for optimal flavor and benefits
Tea leaf brewing guide for optimal flavor and benefits

Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world but do we really know how to optimize the flavor and the nutrients out of each brew? …

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Relaxing Tea Blend
Relaxing Tea Blend

There is nothing better than to sip a relaxing tea in the evening and let all your worries escape while you ease the tension of a long day…

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Discover The Healing Power of Warming Herbs On Cold Winter Days
Discover The Healing Power of Warming Herbs On Cold Winter Days

Burrrrr! It's time to stock your pantry full of warming herbs that give you that extra cozy feeling…

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Winter Chai Tea Recipe
Winter Chai Tea Recipe

As the temperatures drop there's nothing more inviting than a warm cup of tea to snuggle up with next to the fire…

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Higher antioxidants with white tea compared to green tea
Higher antioxidants with white tea compared to green tea

Since white tea is the closest to its natural state during the cultivation process it contains more potent antioxidants than any other tea…

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VITAMINS, MINERALS, & SUPPLEMENTS
Navigating The Wild West: How To Buy Quality Supplements
Navigating The Wild West: How To Buy Quality Supplements

It's a $5 billion dollar industry and 1 in every 5 Americans are currently taking at least one supplement or vitamin…

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What's The Difference Between A Tincture, Essential Oil, and Infusion?
What's The Difference Between A Tincture, Essential Oil, and Infusion?

It's the most ancient form of healing documented… We are coming back full circle, understanding that by isolating a single chemical within a plant destroys the inherent intelligence of the whole to work in brilliant complexity.

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Not All Olive Oil Is Created Equal
Not All Olive Oil Is Created Equal

Making olive oil is both an art and a science.  Besides sourcing the best organic, non-GMO olives, there's many other standards that must be taken into account.

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How To Increase Your Energy On A Cellular Level: Mitochondrial Health
How To Increase Your Energy On A Cellular Level: Mitochondrial Health

Do you find yourself fatigued most of the day? Sometimes the cause of fatigue can be due to mitochondrial dysfunction…

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A Practical Guide to Flower Essences
A Practical Guide to Flower Essences

Flower Essences are one of my all-time favorite energetic treatment modalities because it is very low force yet can have profound effects! Flower Essences can be used to rebalance the emotional & energetic state of the body and help with common complaints from anxiety to emotional eating.

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Bee Pollen, Royal Jelly, & Honey
Bee Pollen, Royal Jelly, & Honey

These yellow and black buzzers have a huge job to do in our eco system and they certainly don’t get the appreciation they deserve…

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You Should Know These 5 Medicinal Mushrooms
You Should Know These 5 Medicinal Mushrooms

Medicinal mushrooms have a profound healing power, and were used thousands of years ago by the Greeks, Egyptians, and Chinese as a means to promote longevity…

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Finding The Best Fish Oils
Finding The Best Fish Oils

Are you confused about where to get your fish oils? Should you just simply eat fish... but what about the heavy metals?…

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Magnolia: How This Bark Can Decrease Stress
Magnolia: How This Bark Can Decrease Stress

Magnolia bark (Magnolia officialis) has been shown to lower cortisol, the stress hormone. Increased cortisol occurs from chronic stress and is also associated with weight gain…

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My Favorite Medicinal Mushrooms... Reishi & Turkey Tail
My Favorite Medicinal Mushrooms... Reishi & Turkey Tail

No, I'm not referring to hallucinogenic mushrooms! I'm talking about the endless benefits of medicinal mushrooms used for healing and optimal living…

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Control Cravings: Gymnema sylvestre aka "the Sugar Destroyer" i
Control Cravings: Gymnema sylvestre aka "the Sugar Destroyer" i

Gymnema sylvestre aka "the sugar destroyer" is a powerful herb that reduces the perception of sweetness inside the mouth and seems to increase the perception of bitterness by neural inhibition…

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What Is Gemmotherapy?
What Is Gemmotherapy?

Gemmotherapy is pretty amazing! It's technically a form of botanical medicine but it uses only the buds and young shoots of trees (also the rootlets, bark, catkins, seeds, and sap…

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Goldenseal: the many uses of this root
Goldenseal: the many uses of this root
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 Eliminate Colds With Echinacea
Eliminate Colds With Echinacea

Echinacea is one of the most well-known plants for fighting colds because it is effective for both viruses and bacteria all while stimulating the immune system…

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Energize With  Eleuthero: the plant that increases stamina
Energize With Eleuthero: the plant that increases stamina

This is my favorite plant of all time! You might recognize this plant by the other name Siberian Ginseng…

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Amazing Aloe
Amazing Aloe

Aloe Vera is a very versatile plant since its different parts are able to treat many aliments of the body both internally and externally…

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The Sunshine Vitamin: immune function & vitamin D
The Sunshine Vitamin: immune function & vitamin D

Vitamin D is very important for many of our bodies functions and it's actually considered a hormone.

A recent study reported that 36% of adults are actually deficient in the United States!

We can get it naturally by spending 10 to 15 minutes in sunshine three times weekly with it shining on the skin of your face, arms, back, or legs (without sunscreen).

Many people who are further away from the equator might have to supplement with vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) during the winter months to keep levels optimal.

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Morning Hangover Cure with NAC
Morning Hangover Cure with NAC

A little preparation before that big event could be just the thing to solve that morning hangover…

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Hawthorn Berry: natural cardiovascular tonic
Hawthorn Berry: natural cardiovascular tonic

Hawthorn (Crategus laevigata) is great for heart health…

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Tantalizing Turkey Tail Mushrooms
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Fight Depression and Anxiety With Vitamin B6
Fight Depression and Anxiety With Vitamin B6
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Get The Most Bioavailable Protein with Spirulina
Get The Most Bioavailable Protein with Spirulina

This algae is considered one of the most nutritionally complete of all food supplements, containing a rich supply of many important nutrients…

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Treat it with Tea Tree: antibacterial & antimicrobial
Treat it with Tea Tree: antibacterial & antimicrobial

Tea tree (Malaleuca alternifolia) essential oil is a strong antibacterial and antimicrobial agent that has been used by Aborigine tribes for thousands of years. When applied externally it is used to fight fungus, bacteria, and viruses, but it's most impressive part is that it can effectively fight a number of infections that are resistant to some antibiotic medications! Clearly nature knows what it's doing.

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Vitex: A plant every woman should have in her cabinet
Vitex: A plant every woman should have in her cabinet

Vitex (Chasteberry) is a wonderful woman's plant because it works on normalizing progesterone levels in the body through the endocrine system…

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Super Antioxidant Glutathione
Super Antioxidant Glutathione
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HOLISTIC SKINCARE
Botanical Tea Blends for Glowing Skin, Stress, and Women's Health
Botanical Tea Blends for Glowing Skin, Stress, and Women's Health

Imagine a refreshing cup of white tea infused with fresh peaches and a hint of mint while reading your usual morning blog or perhaps a cup of chamomile tea with a pinch of lemon while taking an evening bath…

Read more →
Sun Essentials, Soothing Plants, and Clean Sunscreen
Sun Essentials, Soothing Plants, and Clean Sunscreen

You've waited for this gorgeous weather all year long so you could finally get outside and soak up some rays. But is your skin as ready as you are?…

Read more →
Everyday Rituals: Replace Soap with Oil
Everyday Rituals: Replace Soap with Oil

Doesn't it seem counter intuitive to apply oil to your face before bed instead of washing it with facial cleanser and then doing a little exfoliation?…

Read more →
The Best Kept Secret in Natural Skincare... Pumpkins
The Best Kept Secret in Natural Skincare... Pumpkins

Pumpkins are loaded with natural exfoliating acids and antioxidants which translates into smoother, brighter, glowing skin…

Read more →
Plant Monograph: Gotu Kola: A Little Known Secret To Fighting Wrinkles and Stretch Marks
Plant Monograph: Gotu Kola: A Little Known Secret To Fighting Wrinkles and Stretch Marks

You shouldn't have to paralyze your face with toxins to look youthful…

Read more →
Magical Mud: detoxification benefits
Magical Mud: detoxification benefits

Mud & peat baths offer many therapeutic benefits from detoxification to immune stimulation…

Read more →
The Natural Alternative to Retin-A: Rosehips
The Natural Alternative to Retin-A: Rosehips

Besides the luxury of the fragrance and the sheer beauty of the delicate petals, I'm amazed at how effective rose hip seed oil is at erasing all those years of careless sunbathing in my teens…

Read more →
Discover The Healing Power of Warming Herbs On Cold Winter Days
Discover The Healing Power of Warming Herbs On Cold Winter Days

Burrrrr! It's time to stock your pantry full of warming herbs that give you that extra cozy feeling…

Read more →
Better Skin Habits: Winter Skin Superfoods
Better Skin Habits: Winter Skin Superfoods

Did you know that the chilly winter air can deplete your skin of moisture resulting in a dull, even dry appearance?…

Read more →
Sacred Oil: Nourishing Remedies with Olive Oil
Sacred Oil: Nourishing Remedies with Olive Oil

Being immersed in olives for the last month, I couldn't help but write about the endless uses for this magical and nourishing food…

Read more →
The Healing Benefits of Mud
The Healing Benefits of Mud

You don't have to go to a spa and spend thousands of dollars to get the benefits of mud! Why not simply go to the source?…

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Plant Based Ingredients for Grecian Goddess Hair
Plant Based Ingredients for Grecian Goddess Hair

Greek women take full advantage of all the wonderful plants around them like olive trees, chamomile, rosemary, sage, and dittany. Learn their secrets to gorgeous hair!

  • They use olive oil in everything including their hair.

  • Avocados, which are also rich in oils and vitamin E are abundant in the country.

Read more →
5 Beauty Secrets Of The Greek
5 Beauty Secrets Of The Greek

Well, first off, the Greek women know that beauty comes from the inside out and their lifestyle is the foundation for glowing skin and a vibrant life…

Read more →
Make Your Own Rose Hydrosol
Make Your Own Rose Hydrosol

One of my personal favorite things to do with roses is a hydrosol which refreshes and moisturizes the skin. Give it a try!

Read more →
Into The Sea: the endless benefits of salt water
Into The Sea: the endless benefits of salt water

Seawater is amazing for your body... it even contains the same 84 vital elements found in the human body from vitamins, minerals, salt, and amino acids…

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Cleansing with Charcoal
Cleansing with Charcoal

Activated charcoal has been used for thousands of years to cleanse and detoxify the body…

Read more →
Medicinal Uses of Propolis
Medicinal Uses of Propolis

Propolis is a strong resinous substance from plants, used by bees for sealing hives. You can find sources of Propolis in various regions including Brazil, Australia, Europe, the United States and China…

Read more →
DIY: Botanical Oil Infusion
DIY: Botanical Oil Infusion

Create a customized botanical oil infusion…

Read more →
Eat Your Way To Gorgeous Skin
Eat Your Way To Gorgeous Skin

Okay, maybe this is a little easier said than done! To create a lasting change in your diet slowly integrate more fresh foods into your diet…

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Vegetable Cures: Carrot Poultice & Onion Ear Muffs
Vegetable Cures: Carrot Poultice & Onion Ear Muffs

Sometimes the most potent cure for the common cold is right in front of us! Onion ear muffs are great for fighting ear infections while a carrot poultice can soothe a sore throat…

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Botanical Baths
Botanical Baths

My evening ritual involves taking a bath every night before I go to bed. Bathing relaxes muscles, stimulates…

Read more →
Posh Pumpkin: glowing face mask
Posh Pumpkin: glowing face mask

Pumpkins are loaded with natural exfoliating acids and antioxidants which translates into smoother, brighter, glowing skin…

Read more →
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