Inflammation and Your Skin: The Holiday Edition Lets talk about inflammation and the effect that it can have on your skin. Inflammation is the process by which your body protects you from outside invaders. Sometimes, inflammation can be triggered by certain types of foods, and this causes your body to continually be in an inflammatory […]
The Incomparable Benefits of Probiotics Probiotics have been a trending topic over the last few years, and they boast a solution to a multitude of issues. The good news is, used consistently, probiotics live up to their hype. Let’s start with the basics: what are probiotics? Probiotics are live microorganisms that naturally inhabit our gut […]
Exploring the Healing Properties of Aloe Vera Records of Aloe Vera, a succulent plant, date back to the 16th century BC. According to the Indian Journal of Dermatology, the Ancient Egyptians called Aloe Vera “that plant of immortality”. Aloe Vera has also been used therapeutically throughout the world for centuries. Everyone has heard of the […]
Using Niacinamide for Stronger Skin Niacinamide, also called nicotinamide, is an essential nutrient called vitamin B-3. We need Niacinamide both as a dietary supplement to prevent B-3 deficiency, and as an active ingredient in skincare. Topically, niacinamide has a slew of great benefits for the health and appearance of your skin. There is no evidence […]
Superfood Spotlight: The Benefits of Hemp Tea Steeped Superfood This weeks Superfood Spotlight is a steeped superfood — hemp tea — a powerhouse brew with so many healing properties that it can replace several other herbal concoctions! Despite the diverse proliferation in the variety of hemp products on the market in recent years, many people […]
Superfood Spotlight: What are the benefits of eating sweet potatoes? Nutrition plays an important role in self-care. A balanced intake of whole foods with a variety of vitamins and nutrients allows us to maintain healthy and strong bodies from the inside out. Making sure to take in the beneficial elements found in many plants helps […]