TIP: Many people who have had problems with dandruff (Itchy, flaky scalp) experience their symptoms getting worse in the winter. The winter months are more damp and cold, thus creating more dampness and coldness in the body as well.
Many people tend to eat heavier foods in the winter. Diet has a great impact on the health…
TIP: Try the GoToob squeezable travel tube that is made from a rugged yet soft silicone. They come in different colors & sizes and are easy to clean. The outer ring has an i.d. window to label your items. You can find these as Whole Foods and R.E.I.. Gone are the days of archaic-annoying cannisters you keep turned upside down in your hotel room!
TIP: Persimmon season is a short one October- early December so take advantage of it. There are different type of persimmon varieties you can read about here. My favorite is the hachiya variety. Make sure you wait to eat the hachiya until it is very, very soft, otherwise the astringent nature of…
TIP: In general I am a big fan of the ‘grain free’ diet for it’s numerous health and beauty benefits. For those people who are eating grains and are making the transition to ‘gluten free‘, I suggest finding a cookie that uses rice flour or quinoa instead of ones that use…
TIP: Lather your feet with your favorite natural lotion or some almond oil before bed. Wear a pair of old cotton socks and take them off in the morning. Do this 2x weekly for soft feet!
TIP: Get a full spectrum light or use full spectrum lighting that mimics sunlight indoors. Use this lighting on those gloomy days to help boost your mood.
TIP: “Meditation is another dimension of natural beauty. People talk about appreciating natural beauty—climbing mountains, seeing giraffes and tigers in Africa, and all sorts of things. But nobody seems to appreciate this kind of natural beauty of ourselves. This is actually far more beautiful than flora and fauna, far more fantastic, far more painful and colorful and delightful.”…
TIP: No, gluten is a protein contained in more foods than wheat. If you are gluten free, you should also avoid rye, barley, spelt, oats, and kamut. There are other foods that may also contain gluten, check closely if you are gluten sensitive.
TIP: Choose organic dark chocolate or raw chocolate. Dark chocolate has not only less milk content but also less sugar. The darker the chocolate the more antioxidants. Don’t consume late in the evening as it can keep you awake.
TIP: The Peace Lily is one of the best indoor house-plants to reduce toxins and pollution. It has shown to remove both benzene and formaldehyde present indoors. The Peace Lily is also easy to take care of.