Author: Jen Adkins

Probiotics seem to be one of the new big things in health.  Every time you go into a grocery store it seems that they are added to everything from yogurt to multi vitamins.  Probiotics are beneficial to your body because they help to hold on to the healthy bacteria that your body needs to function […]

With all the holiday parties coming up you will probably be getting all dressed up and when doing your makeup you may be considering using a lip plumper for that fuller, pouty lip look. Lip plumper’s make the lips appear fuller and come either clear or colored and can be applied on their own or […]

It seems that I can’t open a health magazine or watch a talk show these days without hearing talk about how wonderful mushrooms are for you.  I decided to look further into it since I do like mushrooms and I came up with a few interesting facts about the wild growing fungus. There are several […]

It’s that time of the year again when the cold temperatures and harsh winds deplete the moisture in your skin leaving you with dry, red, parched, and peeling skin.  Piling moisturizer on top of your dry skin will only help so much, so here are some tips on how to add moisture back plus how […]

There has been a lot of talk lately about Vitamin D and the controversy on what it does, how much you need, and how to get it.  Let me set it all straight for you. Vitamin D is extremely essential for your body and skin; it helps with everything from maintaining your eye function to […]

What could be better on these cold fall nights than a hot bowl of chili?  Chili can be healthy if you make it right, and contains many ingredients that are good for your body and skin. Start with ground turkey, or at least lean ground beef, to save you some fat content.  Next add your […]

You may like to start your day with a cup of coffee – or three – , have a cola with lunch, then have a cup of tea before bed.  Not to mention any chocolate, pain relievers, and prescription drugs, so you may not even realize how much caffeine you are ingesting every day.  Caffeine […]

Back in the 80’s we all had those little ceramic animals that sprouted seeds known as Chia Pets.  Little did we know that years later the nutritional community would be talking about chia again and calling it “the greatest little seed ever”. Chia (Salvia hispanica) is a part of the mint family and is native […]

Witch hazel is a completely natural flower from the Hamamelidaceae family and is derived from a shrub commonly grown throughout North America.  The medicinal ingredients are taken from the leaves and bark of the shrub and have been used for its healing properties for many centuries.  Witch hazel has become an extremely popular ingredient for […]

Longtime students of yoga and meditation have reported not only a calmer presence, a better outlook on life, healthier sleep, but clearer skin and less skin issues as well. Meditating on a regular basis brings the breath into the body and puts the body in a state of rest and relaxation.  During this relaxation the […]

Sleep is so important for our bodies because it gives it a chance to rest and rejuvenate, as well as it allows our skin to breathe and absorb any night creams and moisturizers that you put on before bed.  So it may sound strange to you that how you sleep could possibly be leading to […]

There seems to have been a lot of questions asked lately to magazines and online forums about lip balm addiction.  People are worried that they are relying on their lip balm and confess to reapplying it up to 50 times a day!  Some people find when they wear lip balms they are constantly licking their […]

Salicylic Acid is a naturally derived beta-hydroxy acid found in willow trees, and is an extremely useful ingredient in most skin care routines.  It is used to help a wide variety of skin conditions such as acne, dandruff, psoriasis, and warts.  Because of its effectiveness and most people’s ability to tolerate it on their skin […]

If you have tried absolutely everything to get rid of your acne and irritation and nothing has helped, take a look at a few sneaky things that may be irritating your skin that you may not have even thought about! Think about the makeup you are using.  This could be clogging your pores and doing […]

There have been a few recent independent studies done on the bacteria levels that show up in the reusable shopping bags that people carry around.  These studies were conducted by Universities and independent scientists and done all throughout various parts of Canada and the United States.  All of the studies took at least 100 bags […]

Here’s another great recipe for a tasty healthy snack!  And this one is quite portable too so you have no excuse for not snacking healthy!  I’m talking about granola.  It’s so easy to make and a lot healthier than the prepackaged bags you can buy at the store. Start with 3 cups of quick cook […]

Fall is definitely here and that means only one thing – winter is just around the corner!  The arrival of the colder, rainier, darker, and possibly snowy, weather means that cold and flu season is here.    The flu shot is a popular option for people who want some protection against the flu, however there has […]

Skin Tags (Acrochordons) are common benign skin growths which are usually caused by the skin rubbing together.  They are generally light, or skin color toned, and can darken slightly over time.  Most skin tags measure in around 2-3 mm, although doctors have seen tags that have reached 3-5 cm long!  It is estimated that about […]

A lot of people choose not to take prescription antibiotics for their acne because of past problems with side effects, or just not wanting to develop immunity to antibiotics in case a serious health infection comes up in the future and the antibiotics no longer work.   Luckily you have alternatives to antibiotics when it comes […]

-Skin is our largest organ – It weighs approximately 8 pounds and stretches 22 square feet -The main purposes of the skin are to regulate body temperature, produce Vitamin D and protect the body. -The skin is made up of 3 layers:  From inside to outside they are the Subcutis, the Dermis, and the Epidermis. […]

You may have seen advertisements for those detox patches that a few companies have out now.  The claim is that you stick one of these on each of your feet before bed and when you wake up all of the toxins will be sucked out of your body by morning as evidenced by the dirt […]

Rosacea that occurs in the eye area is known as Ocular Rosacea.  Almost half of rosacea sufferers also suffer from ocular rosacea, but in rare cases the eyes are affected and the skin is not. Common symptoms of ocular rosacea include itching, redness, dryness and a feeling of something scratchy in the eyes.  During an […]

A recent story in a popular magazine stated that if you are over 40 and slim you will not be able to maintain a youthful face.  This article has a lot of women approaching 40 wondering what will happen to their skin, and has created a lot of controversy on internet boards which has a […]

Are you drinking green tea?  If not – what are you waiting for!  It contains SO many health and skin benefits. Green tea contains very high levels of antioxidants which helps the body to absorb other antioxidants and therefore protecting against free radicals and preventing some cancers in the body.  It also significantly reduces sun […]