Do you want lustrous hair, strong nails, and younger-looking skin? Most likely, yes. While there are thousands of products that promise thicker, stronger, younger-looking appearances, the health of your skin, hair, and nails depends largely on the food you choose to eat. Your body needs certain nutrients to stay healthy inside and out. Be Sure [...]
What makes soap foamy and shampoo sudsy? Sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate are commonly found in soap, toothpaste, detergent, and shampoo to give you that extra clean feeling. Unfortunately, these foaming agents, also known as surfactants, are considered a skin irritant and possibly have a negative impact on your health. Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) has [...]
Did you know your appearance can determine underlying health problems? Wrinkles, dry skin, brittle nails, or discolored skin pigment can seem daunting. Yet, beyond treating these conditions on the outside, they can signify deeper health conditions that should also be addressed. Brittle Nails: Discolored, deformed, or pitted nails can show up with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Reiter’s [...]
You may wash, rinse, exfoliate, slather and repeat, but keeping your skin healthy does go more than skin deep. One of the primary ways to sustain radiant, healthy skin is through a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and good fats. Here are four skin healthy nutrients that should be included in a balanced [...]
Does it seem like you have darker circles under your eyes during the winter? Researchers have found that dark, puffy eyes are more predominant during the cold season. A study conducted at AMA laboratories in New York found that among 5,000 women (27 to 60 years old) 82 percent had dark circles in the winter, [...]
4 WAYS TO ENJOY COCONUT’S HEALTHY BENEFITS – How can a brown and hairy fruit that is as hard as a rock, not only shatter a windshield, but be so good for you? While you may choose to put a lime in your coconut, this nutty fruit has been enjoyed for centuries in a wide-variety of cultures. It is a [...]
7 FOODS TO FIGHT WRINKLES – What is the secret to younger, healthier-looking skin? One small drink from the fountain of youth? If only it was that simple. It actually can be relatively easy to improve your skin’s appearance through the foods you choose to eat. Antioxidant and nutrient-rich food can be an incredible benefit to [...]
