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The Dangers of Sunscreen + Our Homemade Recipe

Have you ever wondered which is the bigger threat…sunscreen or the sun? Science confirms that what you put ON your body is as important as what you put IN your body. This means the active ingredients found in sunscreen will be directly absorbed into your bloodstream. Therefore, it’s important to look at the ingredients in … Learn More

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Lifestyle Considerations to Improve Your Health: Personal Items

You’ve likely done a fantastic job cleaning up your diet, but have you considered that the personal items you put on your body are just as important as what you put in your body? Your skin is your largest organ and absorbs so much of what you apply on a daily basis. In fact, due … Learn More

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The Benefits of Sauna Therapy

The use of the sauna therapy dates back to ancient Rome. Of the Roman saunas, Sidney Licht writes “Although the baths were used largely for cleansing and pleasure, physicians did prescribe the various forms of available heat for hygiene and in illness.” The Finns understood the healing power of saunas as early as 1112. There … Learn More

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Dry Brushing…Is it For You?

So what is dry brushing and why is it important? Actually, it’s simple and there are lots of reasons to dry brush. Let’s start with your skin. Aside from being one of your organs of detoxification, skin is also the second largest organ in your body.  Often times, it appears to be the first to show degeneration or … Learn More

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9 Tips to Address Unwanted Cellulite

As summer is upon us, are you feeling ecstatic about pulling out your swimsuit, wearing tank tops and running to put on your shorts? Or are you reminded of unwanted cellulite and feel a sense of dread wearing any “skin-showing” clothing? Our guess is that the latter resonates more. So, let’s talk about cellulite…what it really is, how it … Learn More

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Beach Days are Here! How to be Wise with Your Skin

By now, most people understand that the majority of sunscreens on the market contain toxic ingredients that are best avoided. We also know that the skin needs moderate exposure to the sun in order to make adequate vitamin D, which is vital to hormone, immune and bone health. But what about the days when you … Learn More

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