Author: Jen Adkins

Are you currently using a bar of soap to wash your face?   Or even your body – or hands?  If so, read on. First of all bar soaps can harvest bacteria as you touch the same surface every time you use it and it is often left sitting on a wet surface after use.  These […]

Today I’m going to talk about tahini.  For those of you unfamiliar with tahini, as I was until fairly recently, it is a paste made up of ground sesame seeds.   Tahini originated in the Middle East and is a popular addition, or alternative, to many dishes.  It can be used as an alternative to fatty […]

There are a lot of myths out there about eczema.  Let’s get to the truth behind some of them. MYTH:  Eczema is simple to cure TRUTH:  Very occasionally your skin will never see eczema again if you treat it early, but more often you will experience reoccurring outbreaks.  The best way to keep it under […]

There is a huge new movement popping up in hair care – people are not shampooing their hair and saying that their hair is healthier and nicer than ever!   This method – referred to as “no poo” means that you do just that, stop shampooing your hair.  There has been a book published recently from […]

When it comes to taking care of your skin a lot of people don’t think of going below the neck.  They cleanse, exfoliate, treat, and moisturize their face but when it comes to the rest of their body – a bit of soap slapped on in the shower is all it gets.  It is important […]

If the only way you have ever had figs is in the fig newton cookies then you are missing out on some great tasting and nutritious treats. The cookies may taste good but they have sugar and salt added for extra flavor and to give it the cookie texture so they are not the best […]

I’m sure you have all heard of, and even used, those pore strips that you apply to your nose and peel off your blackheads.  They now not only come in strips for your nose, but for various other parts of your face as well.  Most people I know, myself included, have experienced pretty major skin […]

Is your skin looking and feeling tight and uncomfortable?  Does it look dull and unhealthy?   If it does, your first instinct is probably to think your skin is dry and grab your moisturizer.  Well, it could be dry, but it is probably more likely to be dehydrated – or both!  Most people confuse the terms […]

Who doesn’t like popcorn??  The main problem with popcorn is that it usually comes covered with butter and salt, or has a weird cheese additive with ingredients that I cannot even pronounce let alone understand.   Even the low salt microwavable popcorn is still pretty high in fat and the waxy bag it comes in has […]

A few weeks ago I wrote about how my health and skin was suffering because I hadn’t been taking proper care of myself.  I just wanted to update my progress for everyone. It just goes to show that it really doesn’t take that much time to make a few changes in your life to reap […]

Bees are fantastic little creatures!   Not only do they give us wonderful honey which is tasty and good for us but they collect bee pollen which is also very good for us. If you have seen natural bee pollen you know it usually comes looking like little granules.  Pollen is collected by the bees on […]

I have told you all before how important drinking a lot of water is for your body and skin.  Your body does not function as well because the water is not flushing out your organs, and a dehydrated body shows up on your skin and makes you look sallow, pale and can exaggerate dry skin.  […]

All of us at one time or another has suddenly broken out in some type of rash or acne.  Your skin seems clear, or at least clear-ish, then BAM!  Where did all this irritation come from? The first thing you want to look at is if you are using any new products.  Sometimes if products […]

For the last few years Emu oil has become an extremely popular oil to help with various ailments.   Although I know people who use it and have seen it advertised, I never really knew what it was all about. Emu oil comes from the layer of thick subcutaneous fat on the back of the emu […]

I find that these days I can’t open up a magazine or an internet page without seeing an advertisement for a lash-growing serum, eyelash extensions, false eyelashes, or mascara that promises “sky high lashes”.  What is the obsession with eyelashes and what can we do about it? Eyelashes are there to protect your eye from […]

Last night for dinner I baked up some eggplant dipped in a bit of egg white and sprinkled with herbs and spices.  I don’t think I’ve ever had eggplant before!  Maybe cut up in stews or curries or something – but never just on its own.  I’m very happy I tried it – it’s quite […]

Today I woke up stiff and sore – no doubt from all the laying around and eating I’ve been doing lately.  So in honor of the new healthy me I headed out for a deep tissue massage.  Relaxing huh? NO!  It was agony!  I was in pain the whole time she was massaging me.  I […]

Do you often wake up, even after a good night sleep, with puffy eyes?  This can be frustrating, and even hard to cover with makeup.  There are a few easy things you can do to prevent and help puffy eyes. Puffy eyes can be caused by many, many factors.  If you have recently cried – […]

If you suffer from rosacea, it’s often easy to become misinformed about your condition. Here are a few common myths you may have heard. MYTH:  There is nothing you can do to control rosacea. FACT:  While Rosacea cannot be cured, there are a few things you can do to minimize your chances of having an […]

I have noticed a few websites, and even local advertisements, to teach you how to visualize yourself to clear skin.  A lot of people may dismiss this and say it is “bunk” but there may be something to it – and all you have to do is follow a few easy steps – so isn’t […]

I was at the grocery store last week and a lady was handing out samples of a new kind of yogurt.  She was telling us how good it tasted and how beneficial it was to your health because it contained phytosterols.   At the time I glossed over the health benefits of the yogurt and bought […]

Over the past few days I have had the unfortunate experience of suffering from conjunctivitis – otherwise known as pink eye!  The first morning I woke up with a red, swollen, crusted, watery eye and immediately went to my local walk in clinic where I was given a prescription for eye drops.  I came home […]

Walk into any grocery store and look at almost any product on the shelf and it will probably be labeled “an essential form of omega 3” or “omega 3 added”.   So, why has this omega 3 become so popular and what’s it going to do for us? Omega 3 is a blend of essential fatty […]

I have talked in the past about foods that are good for you such as fruits, vegetables, beans, oats, and others – all foods that do taste good, especially if you know how to prepare them or what to add them to, but still a hassle to prepare and eat for some.  But today I […]