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SALUT! it’s me. Your girl. Sleuthing around to see if that thing from the #trending page will scientifically benefit you or if it’s not even worth your time. You’ve seen them. The pretty little detail that makes skincare #shelfies get all the likes. WTF is Gua Sha? This slim, oblong stone tool, coupled with proper…
A balanced diet is the best way to get the nutrients we need, but sometimes that’s easier said than done. We all roll through our day to day with different goals + lifestyles, so it’s no surprise that mass-market multivitamins are outdated. Of the vitamins Americans take: some are harmful, useless, and a majority are…
Let’s have an ~open and honest~ conversation about something people are *ahem* afraid of. PERIODS and the lack of safe and sustainable solutions to them. If you are a woman (or know a woman!), you know periods are a fact of life. However, our society’s solution for women (pads & tampons) are: expensive polluting our…
Here’s a breakdown of all the natural deodorants I’ve tried, loved + left. Click to view the graphic in detail Schmidt’s || Kopari || LaVanila || Weleda Nubian Heritage || Schmidt’s Naturals Sensitive My current favorite is from LaVanila or Schmidt’s Naturals Sensitive for workouts or long days + Kopari for a regular day. It was great to try the…
I work two 24 hour shifts on an ambulance. And I rock them. But only because I applied some tried and true methods I learned while traveling all day and night. M A N T R A S Act like you’re sick, before you ACTUALLY get sick. The French will wear scarves 24/7, and there is…
CARBS get a bad rap. As you’ve probably heard, it’s all about eating the RIGHT carbs. Complex carbohydrates are healthy fuel that keep you feeling full. These all-stars should be whole grain and full of fiber- meaning they’ll be digested and absorbed slowly, keeping your blood sugar balanced. WHOLE WHEAT PASTA is a…
It’s 2018. Let’s get real with ourselves. If you’re trying to make the best of the new year, a good place to start is with some mental housecleaning. Let’s talk about tuning out negative emotions. Sometimes it’s necessary… nerves during public speaking, taking a test, a job interview… But what happens when the feeling…
“Contains Sulfites” These two words probably induce a mini-stress-reaction in anyone that is concerned about clean and healthy living. Ok, what’s the big deal? “Sulfites” is an inclusive term for sulfur dioxide (SO2). These are inorganic salts that act as a preservative. It’s antioxidant and antibacterial properties make it good for winemaking. It prolongs the shelf-life….
Wake up in the morning feelin’ like P. Diddy. JK We’re talking about APPLE CIDER VINEGAR SHOTS, people ! I’ve been really into kombucha lately and it’s transitioned into taking a quick shot in the morning. I’m going to give you the run down of Apple Cider Vinegar and a quick recipe for how…
The Golden State has just discovered Golden Turmeric Milk. It’s really just a super healthy chai latte that promotes relaxation. Turmeric contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds which keep your body a lean, mean, fighting sleeping machine. Turmeric Milk comes from Ayurvedic medicine and is nothing new to Eastern cultures in general. It’s been known to help anything from…