You may have heard the term hyaluronic acid (HA) before. It’s used a lot nowadays in topical anti-wrinkle moisturizing creams and serums for the face. It can be found in drugstore brands and high-end products as well. But what exactly is HA? HA is actually a substance produced by the body. It’s found in the skin, eyes, connective tissue and car … [Read more...]
Eggshells for Exfoliating?
On your Monday hacks I mentioned how great eggshells are for exfoliating. And since then I have received many emails asking me to explain the process of turning them into a powder. Since I use a lot of boiled eggs, I do this a little different than you might see on the internet. So here it goes … As I’m peeling boiled eggs I keep the eggshells separate on a paper … [Read more...]
3 Anti-Aging Hacks
Happy Monday! Here are your hacks: If you are feeling stressed you might want to take up gardening, or a least get outside. You see, scientists have found that spending just two hours a week connecting with nature promotes mental well-being. I know I’m going to pull out my gardening gloves because who couldn’t use a little de-stressing? It’s the core to anti- … [Read more...]
More Anti-Aging Hacks
Happy Monday! Here are your hacks: If you love avocados then you are in luck. You see, avocados may reduce blood pressure. High blood pressure is linked to cognitive decline. And researchers from the UK say that eating a medium avocado daily can cut your risk of dementia by 55% and also help boost your memory. An added benefit of eating avocados is … [Read more...]
Stave Off Predisposed Diseases – Hack Style!
Do you fear certain diseases because you are genetically predisposed to them? Well I’m here to tell you that there are certain genetic diseases that you don’t have to get, with some know-how. You see, environmental factors play a role (as well as genetics) in type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's, heart disease and arthritis. And there are things you can do to protect yourself fro … [Read more...]
