If you are accustomed to using essential oils, then you already know how to use individual scents. Another option is to use blends, whether you buy pre-made blends or make them yourself. These are amazing for more health benefits, plus you can create unique products to give out during the holiday season. Put Essential Oils in a Diffuser Using an essential oil blend doesn’t have to be complicated. You can simply add a few drops of the chosen blend to…
In the winter, you might be used to dry skin that often accompanies the harsh weather conditions, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors or cover up your face whenever you go outside. There are many skin care products, both natural and store-bought, that can help your skin glow and look healthy through the colder seasons. Moisturizer with SPF If you can purchase just one skin care product for the cold weather season, it should be a good…
Even though traditionally “Christmas” is a holiday celebrated by Christians to honor the birth of Jesus, Christmas has evolved into so much more and is being celebrated by individuals of faith (not solely Christians but other faiths also) and those who profess no faith and even atheists. The evolution of Christmas transcends all religion. While the little baby Jesus is still at the focal point, to many it represents the time of year to exchange gifts, show compassion to others…
Retired seniors are discovering that it’s very difficult to save money on a fixed income. Prices on everything keep rising while the income stays the same. Unless you’re independently wealthy upon retirement, you may find yourself cutting coupons and even cutting back on medical prescriptions to save money for essentials such as rent and utilities. You don’t have to live the rest of your life saving money to make ends meet. With the advent of the Internet, many opportunities for…
For the last few decades, a lot of food fads have risen up in the spotlight only to fall back into the shadows, but this effort to help people find nutrition stands strong. Chlorella is a green algae that very high in chlorophyll, which is much like hemoglobin in humans and animals. Chlorella has gained popularity as a super food that people can use to promote their health and healing efforts. If you’re curious about one of the health world’s…
Are you struggling with insomnia? Perhaps you have trouble falling asleep or only sleep a couple hours at a time. This can be really frustrating, lead to emotional stress, and cause fatigue that interrupts just about every area of your life. Yoga is one of the best ways to relieve your insomnia and get your body ready for sleep. Reduce Your Stress Levels If you suffer from insomnia, you know that stress can make it a lot worse. Some people…
There are a number of different vitamins that are crucial for women to be taking on a regular basis, beginning with the B Complex vitamins, as well as vitamins like K and D. Here is an overview of vitamins women should be taking preferably on a daily basis, or getting these nutrients through natural food sources: B Complex Vitamins The B Complex is a group of eight vitamins that work together as a team to support several critical roles…
If you are looking to improve your skin’s glow in the winter, it can be a bit of a challenge with the frigid, dry air. Even if you use all the right products to take care of your skin, that natural glow isn’t always there. These skin care tips really take your winter skin to the next level. Be Gentler on Your Skin The first tip that is going to keep you with glowing skin in the winter, even with…
Scented shaving cream is a great gift to give out during the holidays, especially when you make it yourself. You can create healthy shaving cream that is scented with different holiday scents or blends, appropriate for both men and women. Here are some tips for making do-it-yourself DIY essential oil Shaving cream. Choose Your Scent Before you start making the scented shaving cream, you should first decide on the scents you want to use. Remember you can use individual scents…
The Internet has opened the world to seniors who might be limited in their ability to move around and get things done. Being alone is the number one complaint among stay-at-home seniors and depression can set in unless some level of socialization is available, like seniors socializing via the World Wide Web. Seniors who use the Internet to socialize and expand their horizons all agree that those who don’t use the ‘net are at a serious disadvantage. The Internet offers…