Magical Mushrooms

Magical Mushrooms

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...
Help for Dry Skin

Help for Dry Skin

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...
Vitamin D – the real scoop.

Vitamin D – the real scoop.

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...
Cuddle up with a bowl of chili

Cuddle up with a bowl of chili

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...
Caffeine and skin – good, bad – or both?

Caffeine and skin – good, bad – or both?

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...