A few weeks ago I sent an email, to my readers, asking for a favor.  I wanted them to let me know if there were any topics they wanted to read about. I received so many kind emails back, mostly just thanking me for the articles I have written.  So many sweet and motivating messages … they really warmed my heart and meant a lot to me. But some readers did send me some … [Read more...]

It’s been a couple of years since I touted the benefits of beta-glucans.   And this excerpt from one of the articles is worth repeating: Adding beta-glucans to your diet can lower your cholesterol and blood sugar, strengthen the immune system, fight cancer and build collagen.  Foods rich in beta glucans are: miso soup, dates, seaweed, brewer's yeast, b … [Read more...]

With only 20 days left in 2020 I’ve been thinking about my health and beauty routine and what I’d like to achieve in 2021, along with some of the topics I want to share with you. I know that I want to use more essences in my skincare routine.   Because essences are so light, you can layer a few at a time.  And they are chock-full of anti-aging ben … [Read more...]

So today I wanted to just share a few random things that have been going on in my life, the last week or so, that you might be able to benefit from. 1.For perimenopausal and postmenopausal women … I came across a few studies that say using an estrogen and estradiol cream may thicken your skin, especially on the neck.  I have been using hormone creams on my face and neck … [Read more...]

If you’ve read my anti-aging hacks for the last two weeks you know that I’m loving geranium oil. Actually I’m obsessed with it, lol. And if you missed those hacks, no worries. Here’s what I said: Geranium oil can tighten skin, which will reduce the appearance of wrinkles.  The astringent properties in the leaves are what makes this possible.  Mix 5-6 drops of … [Read more...]