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A light (and quick) summer-reset recipe
Things are getting a little hot and heavy… Between the rather intense heat and the heaps of food and beverage imbibed during the recent holiday week (“But dad was on the grill! And sister’s famous margs, though!”)… many of us are in search for that quick and painless summer reset. Eating lighter, cooler and cleaner just …
The [literal] Cherry on top
Ah, the first Friday of Summer. So, naturally, we’re celebrating months ahead filled with tank tops, bright pops and dewy pouts. And the cherry on top? (We’re trying to avoid being so literal, but this one’s just too easy.) Red cherries are officially our after-dinner dessert of choice throughout the next month or two, and …
A Natural Recipe to Dissolve Summer Bug Bites
Summer means: More iced coffees Seasonal fruit that tastes like candy Lighter-weight foundation More spiders, ants, bees and mosquitos in the sun… and in the house. Whether you fell asleep on the park blanket or adventure into humid air on vacation, bug bites are a total buzzkill! (See what we did there?) Beauty ingredients as functional medicine is …
*This* Is The Drink You Should Order Tonight
Waiter at trendy new restaurant: Can I start you with a cocktail? You: Yeah, but you guys go ahead and order first!…. (points to BFF’s) Your inner monologue: “Ugh last weekend when I had just two of those margaritas I felt terrible the next morning. Same happens lately with those Moscow Mules I …
Handle Your Hormones like the Greeks
Ah, the beauty of being a woman. We truly relish in everything fabulous that is feminine. But when the temps are this warm, the last thing you need is for your hormones to give you trouble. We’re talking major cramps, hot flashes, sensitive mood, feeling BLAH…. the works. If you’re racking your brain for …
Trash? Or the secret to clear skin…
We love to tinker around in the kitchen. It’s become a sort of hobby– creating elixirs, tonics and broths (oh my!) to beautify our outsides from within– thanks to coveted superfoods we’ve fallen hard for. But what about the magic in the more humble, everyday foods we know from childhood? An apple, for instance, is blessed …
Be A Dentist’s Darling (and Love Up On Your Gut!)
We’ve never been one to shy from it; we LOVE the gut. When our gut bacteria is happy and healthy, we are #blessed with balanced hormones, life-giving energy and protected from inflammation (peace out, bloat!) But our bodies’ bacterial eco-system isn’t restricted to our guts– it’s ALL connected. And the journey starts…with our mouth. Oral health is incredibly …
Recipe: A Spring Green Juice That’s Both Detoxing and Fortifying
Godzilla Juice (via Goop) 9 leaves lacinato kale 10 long dandelion leaves 1 whole peeled lemon 1 large asian pear (quartered) 1 whole english cucumber The terms “cleanse” and “detox” get thrown around fairly fast and loose this season. While a reset-button moment is always appreciated, the blood sugar dips, shakiness and irritability that tag …
2 ingredients, 10 Minutes, Head to Toe Soft
Let’s get one thing straight here: we’re not about making “being healthy” another item on your to-do list. You are a woman moving a million miles a minute — us too! And there’s just no time for extra drama while trying to balance it all… do it all… and feel good. However — Feeling light, energized and confident sounds like …
1 Q, 1 A: What is He Shou Wu?
Q: What is He Shou Wu? A: You may or may not be familiar with the onslaught of tonics/elixirs/medicinal herbs/supplements that the chic wellness set are buzzing over. (If you’re out of the loop, no worries, and check out here and here for an adaptogenic awakening). While rushing in head first to buy a pantry full …