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 the damaging oxidizing agents in a living organism). Consuming chia can speed up skin repair and prevent skin damage. Chia gel on the skin can help reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and…

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 and butyl-methdiebenzoylmethane doesn’t seem like the best alternative. These carcinogens release free radicals into the body, cause thyroid damage and yes… believe it or not… even cause cancer! What…

  '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 specifically for us. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I think our vision of how our bodies should look has been compromised. The media’s influence on our own personal definition of beauty has…

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 exception. In fact, Camellia oil exerts many therapeutic properties, including healing, nutritional and medicinal. It can be applied topically or consumed internally, to reap its remarkable benefits.…

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 Kang* replies, "Our internal biology rewards us when we do something important for our survival. That reward is a feeling of well-being, rejuvenation or pleasure, and it is mediated by our brain's…

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 easier? Well, Guess What? Life doesn’t have to be so hard! We actually do have personalized GPS systems already built into our bodies… in the form of emotions. All we require are the tools to tune in to…

Let’s face it. Now-a-days, Self Care has fallen to the bottom of our to-do lists, even below wash car and organize garage. Sometimes, it is so absent from our habitual routine it isn’t even in our realm of thinking. Self-Care? What is that? Who in the world has time? It you were born in India or have studied Eastern philosophy and medicine, it might be a part of your daily ritual. Or maybe you have read the recent scientifically proven research about the body’s innate healing mechanisms, and have learned the importance of caring of your Self. When the mind and body are relaxed it activates…

For many, the scent of patchouli is nostalgic of the hippy flower child era. Not only is the fragrance reminiscent of enhancing the freedom of speech, sexuality and open mindedness, but it also used to camouflage the smell of pot. Some people inhale deeply, savoring the sweet aroma. Others cringe their noses and recoil in disgust, blocking out that pungent musky odor, too overpowering for their senses. Bugs and critters tend to concur with this crowd. Patchouli. You either love it or hate it. Despite your preference, Patchouli is beneficial as a repellent or as a therapeutic remedy. Its…