12 Oct 2015
Nature not only provides beauty, but also goodness.  The nutrients from fruit, nuts, flowers, leaves, bark and roots can sustain life.While oranges may conjure up an association with Vitamin C, as do apples, papaya, kale and tomatoes, we should also remember that this renowned water soluble vitamin is found in in many other plant sources. This amazing vitamin ( aka ascorbic acid) is not only...
05 Oct 2015
truth about cosmetic toxicity
THE TRUST Clean with soap,Shampoo the hair,Lotion the bod,Talc with care, Polish the teeth,Gargle and spit,Spray the hair,Cream a bit Foundation first,Apply the blush,Redden the lips,Looking lush! Shadow the eyes,Lengthen the lash,Line the mouth,A perfume splash The final touch,SPF in tow,No sun for me,The fatal foe   THE TRUTH(The Mumbo Jumbo Recipe) Soap with PH 9and Cocoamide DEA.Sprinkle on a...
29 Sep 2015
natural face paint
Halloween is one of kid’s favorite holidays. Transforming them selves. Leaving the house after dark.  Entering neighbor’s spooky yards. And of course, to Mom’s detriment… the sugar rush. But should we stop to consider if this is all safe? We talk about street safety, but there are other elements we need to consider while they morph into gooey goblins. The three biggest Halloween poisons are face...
28 Aug 2015
"What would be left of our tragedies if an insect were to present us his?"Emile M. Cioran Summer heat breeds fruit flies. Lots of them apparently. I’m sure that we are not the only ones to be suffering from these annoying and kind of gross flying pests. A wee bit of biology here: a female can lay up to 500 eggs if given the chance and prefers to do so in very ripe fruits and vegetables.  So,...
04 Aug 2015
Chia. Chia.  A super food for body and skin.  Sustaining, nourishing and gourmet. This beautiful purple flowered herb (Mint family) is native to Mexico and Guatemala.It is the Chia seed that people love. - Rich in fiber and protein and has more omega 3 than flaxseed. - A good source of B vitamins and dietary minerals.- One of nature’s richest antioxidants (this means that chia generously removes...
15 Jul 2015
sun illustration
We all know the harmful effects of the sun. Sunburn. Heat stroke. Premature skin aging. Skin Damage. Skin disease. And of course the “Big C”. And that’s not to mention the depletion of the ozone, increasing the sun’s ultraviolet radiation, and in turn amplifying all of the above stated disasters. Our poor sun has gotten quite the bad rep. But drenching ourselves in oxybenzone, retinyl palmitate...
10 Jul 2015
modern day female body ideal
  'To all the girls that think you're fat because you’re not a size zero, You’re the beautiful one. It’s society who’s ugly.' -Marilyn Monroe She seduces us with her flawless skin, her full breasts and impossibly tight waist. We see this same figure over and over and over again. We begin to believe she is the epitome of beauty. The only problem is, she is decorated. A virtual creation designed...
22 Jun 2015
Spring wouldn’t be spring without the emergence of flowers popping up in gardens, pots, parks and fields. It must be a combination of their delicate beauty, their vibrant color and their intoxicating fragrance that uplifts our spirits. Herbs and flowers aren’t just enticing to look at. Their health benefits have been cherished for thousands of years. Camellia oil, aka: tea seed oil, is no...
15 Jun 2015
The snow is gone.  The cold is not biting.  The walkways are clear and nature’s paths beckon.We can be outside daily... walking, biking, hiking, playing, or quietly sitting and observing nature. I wish to share the following from Dr. Susuki's website (Doc Talks) on the importance of nature and being outdoors. When asked, "What is the connection between time spent in nature and mental health?"  Dr...
08 Feb 2015
emotional gps
Do you ever wish you had a road map for life, something to help guide you through difficult decisions and confusing times? What is that beeping? Oh, that’s my GPS, alerting me with caution not to proceed. Abort mission. ABORT! Wouldn’t it be nice if life came with little instruction booklets, in the form of personalized advice, counseling us every step of the way? Wouldn’t decisions be so much...

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