If you live somewhere that gets close to freezing temperature in the winter, you know how harsh it can be on your skin and hair. Your feet also tend to take quite the beating with cold and dry weather, whether you are indoors or outdoors. Here are some easy ways to take good care of your feet during the winter. Exfoliate on a Regular Basis This might go without saying, but make sure you are taking the time to exfoliate…
While many DIY products and gifts that include essential oils are advertised to adults, don’t forget about kids and teens! There are actually many amazing gifts you can make using essential oils and other natural ingredients that are perfect for the kids during the holidays and other times of the year. Here are a few different options. Bath Bombs for Kids The first type of gift you can make for kids that use essential oils is your bath bombs. These…
As you begin your journey to meditating, you will soon discover that not only does it help your mind, but your body as well. Here are some different things that might happen to your body as you meditate more and more. You Reach Optimal Relaxation Naturally, your body becomes very relaxed when you are meditating. The more you do this practice, the easier it will be to relax and release stress from head to toe. During a beginner’s meditation practice,…
What to Know About Hair Loss One of the conditions that tends to affect men more than women is alopecia, which is when you have hair loss that happens suddenly and leads to patches of missing hair on the top of your head. This is a genetic condition, that can also affect women. Here is what you should know about alopecia and hair loss in women, and how it might be different than when a man suffers from it. The…
Important Self-Care Tips for the Winter It is essential that you take good care of yourself throughout the year, but there are some unique advantages during the winter. This is when you might not spend as much time on your own beauty practices because you are bundling up, wearing hats or beanies, and spending more time indoors. However, it is more important than ever to pamper yourself and really pay attention to self-care. Try Skin Brushing The first thing you…
Do’s and Don’ts for Winter Skin Hydration As you might already know, one of the biggest issues in regards to beauty during the winter is having dry skin. The chilly, dry air of winter can be disastrous for your skin. What you want to do is add in hydration and moisture the best you can. Here are some things to do and not do to help provide more moisture and hydration to your skin during the cold, winter months. Do…
When you start looking up popular scents to use during the holiday season, one of the most common scents is going to be peppermint. This works great in most seasonal DIY products since it smells just like a candy cane, but can also have a variety of health benefits as well. Here are some different ways to use peppermint essential oil. Make Seasonal Gifts The first way you can use peppermint essential oil is with seasonal gifts. The holiday season…
When talking about seasonal essential oils and products that use them, cinnamon is bound to come up. You will notice this is often a big scent used in many DIY products and Christmas-themed blends of essential oils. Here are some seasonal uses of cinnamon oil that work great with the cinnamon scent. 1. Homemade Potpourri The first seasonal item you can make with cinnamon essential oil is homemade potpourri. This is probably one of the easiest DIY gifts to make…
For the last eight hundred years, Birch has had a heavy role in medicine, music, and religion. This extremely resilient tree has been cast as a versatile aid from nature, and embedded itself into the beginnings of many cultures, but today Birch has found specific significance. The natural health movement has sought to find helpful oils that can be extracted from plants, and birch leaf oil has delighted many modern natural medicine practitioners by delivering a variety of benefits. The…
Clearly, breast cancer is on the rise. You keep hearing all about it, and now you’re starting to wonder if it could have anything to do with you. Here are some of the early warning signs of breast cancer you’ll want to keep in mind. Changes in the Breast Before anything else, you may notice that your breasts start to look or feel different. Swelling, for instance, could very well point to breast cancer. In fact, this particular symptom is…