Let’s talk tahini

Let’s talk tahini

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...
The Truths behind the Myths of Eczema

The Truths behind the Myths of Eczema

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...
A new trend in haircare

A new trend in haircare

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...
Don’t ignore the rest of your body!

Don’t ignore the rest of your body!

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...
Figs – nature’s sweetest treat

Figs – nature’s sweetest treat

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...