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Cold Sore Home Remedies That Actually Work

In my acupuncture practice, I often see patients who think they are just stuck suffering through cold sores. Luckily, you can use food to support your immune system and a few select supplements for cold sore home remedies. If you’re one of the millions who struggle with cold sores, then you’ve come to recognize that characteristic tingling feeling when one

How To Get Rid Of Teenage Acne Without Drugs

If high school isn’t challenging enough – many teenagers must also deal with white heads, black heads, pustules, and old acne scars. While teenage acne is certainly normal, factors within your control may make it worse. This includes things like diet or finding ways to manage stress. The good news is that in spite of

Cure Acne With These 7 Simple Remedies

Tried every ointment, cream, and cleanser to cure acne? If you’re no longer a teenager but still popping pimples, you might feel exasperated – won’t this ever end? It’s important to realize you’re not alone – adult acne is common. So are antibiotics for acne or topical agents to “dry it out.” But these methods often fall short of fixing the underlying

Natural Remedies for Eczema That Actually Help

[Note from Holistic Squid: My book, The Eczema Cure, has helped thousands of kids and adults heal from eczema from the inside out. One of the most common questions I hear though, is, “What do we do about the itching in the meantime?” To answer this question, I’ve invited Jennifer Roberge, founder of The Eczema Company to

6 Health Benefits of Collagen That Will Surprise You

[A note from Emily: I’ve written extensively before about gelatin as a superfood for beauty, and in this post my fellow acupuncturist, Leslie Murphy, takes it a step further with the health benefits of collagen supplements – one of my favorite ways to reap the benefits of gelatin.] I try to make every dollar stretch

Homemade Healing Salve With Calendula

I love a natural healing salve for everything from diaper rash to sunburn to dry skin and chapped lips. Even when it comes to stubborn eczema, it can often help provide relief during the healing process. This recipe that Jamie is sharing with us today is both simple to make and works great. ~Emily I’ve never been

The Oil Cleansing Method Gone Wrong

I don’t have time to mess around with fussy homemade beauty products, but I sure love when I find something simple (and affordable) that works. That’s why I was drawn to the oil cleansing method – basically cleaning your face with oil. I’ve had some pitfalls along the way, so I’m hoping you can learn from

Simple 3 Ingredient Non-Greasy Homemade Lotion

These days, the internet abounds with DIY beauty products, and when it comes to homemade lotion, I’ve tried so many variations. One of my favorites is whipped body butter, my recipe that smells and feels as decant as it sounds. When I want a lighter, non-greasy homemade lotion, this is the one. Why make homemade lotion when you

6 Reasons to Skip the Spray Sunscreen

This is a public service announcement: please, please stop spraying that nasty spray sunscreen at the beach, at the pool, anywhere. Thank you. I get it. They’re convenient. No more rubbing in pasty white cream all over yourself and your kids. No more sand sticking to every surface of your body. All this in a handy-dandy

Homemade Sunscreen – Water Resistant & Super Easy to Make

I’ve spent the last eight years in search of the perfect sunscreen. The problem is, that even my favorite, all-natural brands contain ingredients that I don’t love, so I’ve finally given in and decided to make some myself. This homemade sunscreen is water resistant, made of all healthy ingredients, goes on like a dream, and really works.

Get A Beauty Boost With This Surprising Superfood

Earlier today, I was flipping through my copy of The Gelatin Secret, my friend Sylvie’s beautiful new ebook. I was planning on writing up a nice post for you on how gelatin can strengthen bones, improve brain function, or heal gut health – all super fascinating stuff. Then I came upon the section on gelatin for beauty…

Do You Need An Eczema Cure?

Do you – or someone you love – suffer from dry, itchy, cracked and painful skin? If so, you’re not alone. It is estimated that over 30 million people in the U.S. alone deal with eczema. So what’s there to do? Why dermatologists can’t cure eczema The conventional treatments for eczema include: steroid creams, non-steroid petroleum

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