organic soap

Several years ago I used to make soaps by hand. I studied the old fashioned way to make soaps using coconut oil, olive oil and palm oil. I would make them using the “cold process” method which I studied for two days. This process was labor intensive on my part. Back [...]

chronic pain relief

Your daily activities can be affected when you have chronic pain. Not all pain is the same because it can have numerous causes. It can be mild to severe, steady or throbbing. It can go the range of unpleasant to totally disabling. Nobody wants to experience pain but we should be thankful for [...]

Pacific Palisades acupuncture

Many people are afraid to try out acupuncture because needles are involved. What they don’t know is that the needling techniques used are very gentle such that many patients don’t feel anything at all. A well-trained practitioner works closely with patients to ensure that the experience is comfortable and positive.
Individuals react to acupuncture differently. [...]

whey protein powder

Whey is a by-product of cheese that comes from cow’s milk. It is where whey protein is extracted. Although this is a form of dairy product, whey protein contains a low level of fat as well as cholesterol. Thus this is a perfect supplement for people with a low fat diet.
Some of the [...]

oil diffuser

It is understandable if you are feeling uneasy about using lighted aromatherapy candles in your bedroom. It can get to a dangerous situation especially if you are feeling so relaxed that you ended up in a deep sleep. The oil diffuser may just be the thing for you. There are many forms of [...]

body detox

Detoxification is a process wherein toxic substances inside the body are transformed into something harmless or excreted. The toxins come from our environment, diets and products used. The body’s main detoxification organs and systems are the liver, colon, kidneys, gallbladder, lungs, skin, lymph and blood. They help rid the body of wastes and toxins.
But with [...]

joint pain relief

Having lived with parent who struggle with arthritis, I have witnessed firsthand how difficult it seems for them to do the simplest things. It would for example take them longer to write notes and fill up forms. Their cabinets are stacked with medicines aimed at providing joint pain relief. The treatments I have [...]

facial moisturizers

What is a good facial regimen? The answer is cleansing, toning and moisturizing. Facial cleansers come in many varieties such as creams, milk, gel and foam. Buy one that suits your skin type. Avoid cleansers that contain alcohol as this element dries out your skin. Toner is also used to remove any residue from [...]

muscle building

They do it not just to look good. People who practice muscle building realize that it has health benefits. The most important benefit is that muscles are metabolically active which means that the body burns calories to maintain the muscle mass. When you build muscle, you automatically reduce the percentage of body fat. That [...]

Exercise Tips

Here are 10 Core Exercise Tips.
~Tip #1: Activate Your Abdominal Muscles ~Tip #2: Strengthen Your Lower Back Muscles ~Tip #3: Learn to Engage the Pelvic Floor ~Tip #4: Do Balance Exercises ~Tip #5: Strengthen your Scapular Muscles and Rotator Cuff ~Tip #6: Strengthen your Gluteus Maximus ~Tip #7: Train for Stabilization and Endurance First [...]

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