Many of us will purchase a product because it claims to be natural, which we therefore think it means it will be of a higher quality. This is a marketing claim frequently made on product packaging, a...
Yes you read the title right. Though 2/3 of our population is currently considered obese, as people load up on high fructose corn syrup-filled sodas, deep fried doughnuts and fried chicken, pizza and...
Think having some popcorn or treats when going to see a movie is innocent snacking? Think again! For many people, going to the movies and eating movie snacks seem to go hand in hand. But as you’...
I recently attended the “Natural Skincare Technology Summit” in New York, and I wanted to share the important information I learned with you. After all, our skin is an outer expression of...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =oxj9ZtAuQe4 Here’s my latest segment on the Dr. Oz Show. In this segment, we discuss a 5-Day Miracle Vitamin Plan I created for him, which helps fuel your body’s natura...
Exercise is not only beautifying, it is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, protecting your heart and lungs, helping you maintain blood sugar levels and providing strength, endurance, and flexi...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =qX9FSZJu448 The idea that we really have no limitations is a hard one for many of us to truly grasp. It may sound like a nice and noble saying, but some part of your br...
Perhaps you don’t think about your kidneys very much. If you practice yoga, your instructor might say something like, “Breathe into your kidneys,” and you have no idea what they are...
If you’ve ever come back from lunch and fought to stay awake a few hours later, then you’ve experienced post-lunch slump. How can I possibly survive the afternoon? you might wonder, as you check the ...
Avengers fever is upon us! Smashing the previous opening weekend box office record with $207 million . The movie is already an enormous hit! Though I admit I’m not a huge movie-goer, I do happe...
Back in the 90’s seed company Pioneer Hi-Bred added a gene from Brazil nuts to soybeans in order to make the soy more nutritious. Studies showed, however, that consumption of the “improved” soy could...
Good quality sleep is key for superior beauty and health. While we have varying needs as to the amount of sleep we require, in general the National Sleep Foundation suggests that adults need about 7 ...
Dear Beloved Member of the Beauty Detox Community, Here it is…another chance to win a brand-new Vitamix 5200 blender, valued at $449! I wanted to have another Vitamix contest, because I know ho...
It’s that time of year again…time to pay homage to the wonderful spirit that carried you into the world: your mother! It’s coming up in a few weeks, so I wanted to give you some ide...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =mAcKBV1LerU On this segment of the Dr. Oz Show, I talk about some of my favorite beautifying drinks, which will increase the beauty of your skin, hair and nails from th...
Earth Day 2012 is April 22. Earth Day has been around since April 22, 1970 and focuses on initiatives to protect our planet. Working with the goal, “Mobilize the Planet,” Earth Day invites you to par...
If you’ve ever experienced burning in the chest and throat, belching, nausea after eating, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, coughing, hiccups, or pain with lying down, bending, and stooping – parti...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =QyHMo4xOCbQ Continuing on our sugar trend, limiting added sugars in your diet is truly key for superior health and beauty. Not only does sugar lead to weight gain and o...
My regular readers know that I consider agave to be a BIG enemy to health and beauty- which is very high in fructose (up to 97% fructose). It truly irks me that sly marketing makes the general public...
I never grow tired of discussing exactly what’s wrong with the traditional Western diet and campaigning for change! If you look what Americans eat in a typical day, it’s just shocking to see what peo...
Diets high in animal products can cause a host of health problems ranging from increased risk of heart disease and certain cancers to weight gain and autoimmune disorders. What many people don’t real...
A few months ago, I was renting a house in New Orleans for a film with one of my clients. When I gave her the meal I’d prepared, she mentioned how guilty she felt eating such healthy food for herself...
I get a lot of questions about makeup from readers, so I wanted to discuss the problems with conventional makeup, as well as alternatives that I particularly love. I like makeup that is fresh and nat...
A good deal of my clients have babies now, which has gotten me thinking about the subject of diapers. I know every parent wants to do everything they can to ensure the health and wellbeing of their c...
We’re entering the second quarter of the New Year. Did you make any resolutions? If so, how are you doing with them? Many people resolve to change their health in the New Year. If you’re one of those...
Most of us women know about yeast overgrowth. This is by no means a fun topic, but it’s well…there. After all, at some point in your adult life, you’ve probably had a vaginal infection ca...
The recent nuclear crisis in Japan related to the earthquake and tsunami has a lot of people worried about radiation exposure. But what about in every day life? Many people are surprised to learn jus...
When I got to tropical places like Puerto Rico, I make a version of this GGS. Papaya is an amazing beauty fruit, especially when you can source it from right off the tree. It is high in beta-carotene...
In a previous blog, we talked about all of the toxins conventional cleaners bring into your home environment, but how about soap? After all, what could be wrong with good ‘ol soap? It cleans up...
While not having to deal with the annoyances of a monthly period are celebratory, exchanging them for hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, insomnia, dry skin, weight gain, vaginal dryness, low sex...
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