It’s incredibly important for everyone to know how to manage their stress. Stress is unavoidable and is a natural part of life ⁠— so it’s best that we take control over how we respond to it. If you aren’t able to approach and release your stress in a healthy way, it can turn into something chronic and ongoing. In our post ‘The Most Startling Effects of Stress on The Body’ we mentioned that chronic stress can cause and exacerbate health issues like cardiovascular disease, mental health problems, and digestive diseases. With that being said, we’ve listed down a few simple steps to hel ..read more

If you’re feeling the need to rejuvenate, we’re sharing how to detox at home. Perhaps you:  Have felt under the weather or want an immunity boost Were traveling and want to do a “rinse”   Feel a desire to cleanse after (too many?) processed foods  Simply need a reet This desire to rinse the body and release old junk is not a new practice, no matter what juice cleanses or infomercials you may see.  Practiced for centuries by cultures around the world — including Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine systems — detoxification is about resting, cleansing and nourishing the bod ..read more

The most startling effects of stress on the body may not be what you expect. While you know that feeling overly stressed isn’t good, research is revealing more and more the true risks it puts upon our physical and mental health.  From hormone changes and skin flareups to metabolism and digestive issues, there are many effects people never realize are linked to stress. Stress even affects aspects of your brain and its “storage” ability. Thankfully, knowing about these effects can help lead to coping with stress triggers. At this time where much of the world is especially on edge, seeing th ..read more

Knowing how to boost your immune system can conjure up a sea of orange fizzy drinks and drugstore vitamins.  Our immune system does so much for us daily without us having to consciously ask it. We fight off many germs and bacteria without even realizing it, however, the immune system can also be overwhelmed and get extra support from us.  That’s why, especially if you’re worried about getting sick at this time, we created this article to walk through specific, tangible ways to help your body fight off “bad guys”.  In this blog, we’re going to cover: A few types of immunity  ..read more

It can feel tricky knowing how to get rid of scars on face, especially if you’ve had the scars for a while and felt there’s no (inexpensive) options for removal.  Yes, some people consider their scars to be marks of pride, but the majority of people would love to will them away. Since they can affect your appearance, they can make you feel self-conscious. If you want to get rid of an old scar, you need to understand what a scar is and what type you’re trying to get rid of. That’s where this article comes in.  In this blog, we’re going to delve into: Types of scars Acne scars and pockmocks Natu ..read more

Hot flashes and headaches are some of the most common symptoms of menopause and perimenopause. More than two-thirds of North American women who are heading into menopause have hot flashes, an experience you may know too well already. After all, when a hot flash occurs during sleep, it can be accompanied by a drenching sweat. Such night sweats make it difficult to get a good night’s rest, as shared by a Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN), a long-term study of women of different races and ethnicities who are in the menopausal transition in the JAMA Internal Medicine. This menopausa ..read more

Having a night time routine is absolutely critical to an overall happy life, and that is not an exaggeration my friend.  You may know this already and may even have had getting more sleep as a new year (or daily) goal.  After all, sleep is essential to maintaining your physical and mental health and well being but fewer people are getting an adequate amount of sleep (a third of us get by on as little as five to six hours a night). While around seven to eight hours of sleep per night is considered the norm, don’t get too hung up on the number. Yes it’s important to ensure you get enough but it ..read more

You may have heard about “affective disorder” before, but we felt called to share about this scenario deeper because it’s a lot more common than one may suspect.  Feeling ‘under the weather’ is a term used literally (especially in the cold months)- but did you know that it is a metaphor for a real condition as well?  According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is:  A type of depression that comes and goes with the seasons, typically starting in the late fall and early winter and going away during the spring and summer. Depressive episodes linked to t ..read more

In the modern lifestyle, cortisol stress is shockingly prevalent. You may have high levels of this stress hormone and not even be aware of its effects on your body.  The fantastic news is that awareness and exploration of cortisol’s effects is the first step. In this blog, we’re going to walk through important insights and how to shift away from cortisol ravaging. We are revealing:  What cortisol is Why cortisol stress is so common  7 common, shocking effects of cortisol on the body Simple ways to relieve side effects of increased cortisol  Even if stress has crept up in our life, especially i ..read more

When looking in the mirror, you may ask yourself, “Why are my pores so big?”  First, know this a common question and problem. Many people, especially women, find themselves staring into their reflection and poking at pores with their fingertips.  Second, let us give you some sweet relief and share there are reasons why pores look huge. This is a common phenomenon we can absolutely walk you through.  That’s why, in this blog, we’re going to share:  Why pores look big The controversy around facials helping with pores  What daily actions make pores BIGGER, that can be prevented How to minimize po ..read more