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 cartilage. It hel … [Read more...]
Anti-Aging Body - Natural Skin Care
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...]
More Anti-Aging Hacks
High Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Disease and Skin Cell Turnover 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 … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Bone Broth
If you’ve been with me for a while you might remember that a few years ago my appendix burst. While I was in the hospital my nurse practitioner friend came to visit me and said, “we have to heal your gut with bone broth (and prebiotic and probiotics too)”. The way I was feeling I just groaned. “Make soup … Are you kidding?” I thought. (I may have said that out loud. I don’t … [Read more...]
Sweet Anti-Aging Honey Hacks
Lately I have been fascinated with honey, often called liquid gold. And while there are Lots of ways and reasons to use honey, for your hacks today I’m going keep it simple. So here are some anti-aging honey hacks: 1. Did you know that honey is a natural sleep aid? A spoonful before bed and you’ll sleep like a baby. 2. This might sound a bit weird to you - as it … [Read more...]
