The Natural Beauty & Health Blog

Proper nutrition can decrease aging and increase beauty!  Here is a delicious smoothie recipe to get you started on your way to good health and cool down on those hot summer days.  Leave me a comment with your favorite smoothie recipes! Makes 2 Servings Ingredients: 1/2 cup pomegranate juice 1/4 cup açai or mangosteen juice 1 cup frozen cherries 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 cup low-fat or fat-free vanilla yogurt 1 tablespoon honey 1 scoop vanilla-flavored whey protein Tip: Add a few tbsp. Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil to help detox.  Garnish: whole blueberries and a sprig of fresh mint.  Add all the ingredients to blender and blend until smooth :) Nutrition information per serving: Calories 319 Protein 16 g Carbohydrates 61.5 g Total Fat 2.1 g Saturated Fat 1.1 g Cholesterol 22.5 mg Sodium 96 mg Fiber 3.6 g Recipe from Natural Solutions Magazine Bookmark or share

Aromatherapy is the use of plant oils known as essential oils  offers many health and beauty benefits.  Not only does it smell good, but can benefit you in many ways.  Some aromatherapy benefits that are more commonly known include: Relaxation and stress relief, mood enhancement, balance and well being, relief of minor discomforts and helps boot the immune, respiratory and circulatory systems and much more! When using 100% natural essential oils , the soothing combination of beautiful aromas, massage, aromatic baths and other treatments all work to regulate, balance, heal and maintain your well being by working with nature.   Here are some ways to use aromatherapy and essential oils for natural health and beauty. Health * To enjoy a scented candle, place 1-2 drops of your favorite scented oil onto the hot melted wax as the candle burns. * For tired aching muscles or arthriti...

Good For You Girls Skincare was created exclusively for young skin with spa quality formulas and safe, 100% natural, organic ingredients.  This creative skincare line was specifically formulated for the specific needs of young girls and is a three step process of cleansing, toning and moisturizing.  Each Complete Kit lasts between four and six months and the company offers 100% money back guarantee if your satisfied with their products.  My preteen daughter tried out the skincare products for the review and this was her experience.  We received the Good For Your Girls Blemish Kit  which contains the Blemish Wash, Purifying Toner and Oil-Free Moisturizer.  Each product is 4 fl. oz. The Blemish Cleanser  is for blemished and oily skin.  It effectively washed away her skin's impurities with a soothing lather that didn't irritate her skin and reduced redness an...

We just love Yoplait's delicious, easy to make smoothies!  The smoothies are already packaged ready to go with fresh frozen fruit and yogurt, just add milk and blend!  We love these smoothies because it's a great way to cool down, have a healthy meal replacement or make a yummy treat for the kids!  Their full of healthy, good for you ingredients like Antioxidants and Vitamin C, and each smoothie serving contains one full serving of fruit.  So on your next trip to the grocery store, look for the pink yoplait packets in your frozen food section.  Try all 3 flavors: Strawberry Banana Strawberry Mango Pineapple Triple Berry Bookmark or Share

Coconut Oil has been used for centuries as a vital source of food for health and general well being in traditional communities of tropical regions. Recent research verifies traditional beliefs that the coconut palm is “The Tree of Life” and that, just like any other pure, whole food, coconuts and virgin coconut oil have a significant role to play in a well balanced, nutritious diet. It's very versatile and one of the healthiest oils in the world and can be used in cooking and topically for your face, body and hair.  These benefits of coconut oil can be attributed to the presence of lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid, and its properties which are antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-fungal, antibacterial, and soothing. Hair and Scalp Coconut oil is amazing for both your hair and scalp. It also provides the essential proteins required for nourishing damaged hair.  It is therefore used as hair care oil and used in manufacturing various conditioners, and...

Fat burning foods are foods that burn more calories than the calorie content of the food itself, therefore they fight stored fat. The secret to successful weight loss is to eat and drink the right kinds of foods until you are full and satisfied. If you skip meals, it will slow your metabolism and deteriorate your health. There are certain foods which actually burn more fat than the calorie content of the food itself. These fat burning foods are natural plant foods. If you eat these fat burning foods and exercise, it will boost your metabolism and burn more calories (fat) at a faster rate for several hours even after exercise.  Full list of the fat burning foods is available.  So without further ado, here are Foods that burn Fat. Fruits rich in vitamin C Citrus Fruits: like limes, lemons, oranges, guava, grapefruit, papaya, sweet lime, tangerines and tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C and fibre and have fat burning properties so they may be called...