[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
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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
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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
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Is Diastasis Recti To Blame For My Belly?
I’m super excited to share this post by Leslie Murphy, fellow acupuncturist and mom who has first-hand experience healing postpartum belly bulge caused by diastasis recti. ~Emily Something wasn’t right. I looked 5 months pregnant, but I definitely WAS NOT pregnant. The pregnancy weight had dropped off (actually sucked off is more like it – thanks
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Join the Ban on Styrofoam Containers
Have you heard? Last week the city of New York announced a ban on styrofoam products from styrofoam containers to fill packaging. They recognized that since this toxic material cannot be economically recycled, it causes significant environmental harm. The ban goes into effect July 1, 2015, and even the public schools will be replacing polystyrene trays with compostable
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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
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How to Use Diatomaceous Earth to Get Rid of Pests Naturally
This summer the ants came marching one by one all over our house. With our California drought, they seemed to be desperate for moisture, as they’d often march right past a sticky spoonful of honey, heading instead for the nearest half-full water glass. We tried just about everything (both natural and toxic), but still the
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How to Recover from Antibiotics
Despite my crunchy mama tendencies and over a decade working as a holistic health practitioner, I still believe that antibiotics are one of the miracles of modern medicine. I, for one, won’t be passing up a chance to heal a life threatening bacterial infection if I need it. The problem is, however, that overuse of antibiotics
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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
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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.
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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…
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Guided Imagery Can Help You Get Pregnant, Sleep Deeper, Be Healthier and Accomplish More
When I was 11, I fell in love with competitive swimming. I had always felt at home in the water, but it was on the swim team that my determination and competitive nature could really thrive. My sophomore year in high school I got a hold of a book on guided imagery for athletes, and used
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