We’re all guilty of it: the infectious holiday spirit possesses us to eat too many desserts, overindulge in champagne, and spend one too many cold winter days on the couch watching movies with the family. And while all of that holiday relaxation and deliciousness is part of the fun of the season, when the reality [...]

It’s no secret that food related ingredients are often found in some great beauty products, but what foods can you eat to stay naturally beautiful? What you ingest can make a huge difference when it comes to the health of your hair, skin, nails and more importantly, your overall wellbeing. The Body Shop has found [...]

It used to be that the domain of men’s grooming was reserved for “metrosexual” guys; the ones paying extra attention to their hair care routine and the state of their shirt cuffs. These days, men’s skincare and grooming isn’t just for the fussy pretty boys. Men have recognized that taking care of themselves means they [...]

Detoxing became big news this past summer when Oprah decided to cut out caffeine, meat and sugar and embark on a 21-day vegan detox diet. She was inspired by Kathy Freston’s book, Quantum Wellness, to improve her health and spiritual contentment and blogged about her experience. Of course, Oprah has a personal chef to [...]

Ever have trouble finding that Calm Place? You are not alone. No matter how hard I try, there are days when I just can’t make it to the Zen den. Stress is a normal part of life, but too much stress can wreak havoc on your body and immune system. Chronic stress contributes [...]

“Sleep! sleep! beauty bright, Dreaming o’er the joys of night”
-William Blake
Clearly, William Blake was onto something. I’ve heard that the term ‘beauty sleep’ originated sometime in the mid-19th century, which means a good night’s rest has been linked to looking good for at least a century and a half!  But can a solid eight really [...]

I don’t know about you, but I have days when I’m missing that usual bounce in my step. I feel a little lethargic, or my concentration is fuzzy. I start imagining how nice it would be to live in one of those countries where it’s perfectly acceptable to head home for a quick siesta in [...]