The Natural Beauty & Health Blog

Many people have started turning towards juicing as a way to boost their everyday healthy habits. Not only is juicing a quick and effective way to introduce more vitamins and minerals into your diet, but it's also a wonderful solution for those who simply don't have enough time to consume the recommended daily amount of vegetables and fruits. Juicing  can help you lose weight, improve your overall health and help with common problems like fatigue and poor digestion.  But it can also give you clearer, more radiant skin!  Here are some of the best ingredients you can juice to banish acne, reduce the signs of aging and enjoy fresher, smoother skin. Kale Kale has earned a great reputation in today's world for its health-boosting features. A powerful leafy green vegetable, Kale comes with a host of nutrients, including vitamins C, K, A, E, B2, B1, and beta-carotene. On top of that, Kale can also give you your daily dose of Omega 3, iron, magnesium, copper, phospho...

Have you been looking for a good detox?  I'm always on the search for the best in natural health and that includes detoxing.  But with so many detoxes nowadays, how do you know which one to choose?  Tea is one of my favorite drinks, so I was excited when Lyfe Tea asked me to do a review on their detox teas. What Is Lyfe Tea Lyfe Tea is a delicious blend of traditional herbs that aid in digestion and eliminates toxins released from fat cells during weight loss.  It's the ultimate way to calm and cleanse your body.  Lyfe Tea gives you energy and elevates your mood.  This detox tea boots your energy levels without any artificial ingredients as well.  Lyfe Tea combines the super-food Moringa with other natural, beneficial ingredients to promote a feeling of fullness and suppress appetite while giving your body extreme nutrition.  Lyfe Tea has been featured in publications like E News!, Extra, OK! Magazine, Cosmo, US Weekly, Shape Magzine, Dr...

We've all heard that breakfast  is the most important meal of the day.  Do you ever just wake up and want a yummy smoothie instead of having to make a full breakfast half asleep?  I know I do!  Making sure you get a quality breakfast is a must.    Studies show that eating breakfast helps you concentrate and focus better, eat less and can prevent overeating throughout the day.    When you eat  breakfast , you activate the thermogenesis process and thus stimulate your metabolism.   Plus, studies have shown that eating a meal in the morning boosts your metabolism more than eating the same meal in the evening.   Regularly  eating breakfast  can help  you  lose weight, improve your mood, and even help ward off disease. Here are  10 healthy breakfast smoothies that will kick off your day and successfully help you achieve weight loss.  Peach and Oatmeal Smoothie This shake is fill...

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is a polypeptide consisting of 191 amino acids produced by the pituitary gland in every human being.   It is one of the most essential hormones in the human body affecting our skeletal muscles, bones, organs, and various other parts of the body. Along with stimulating the growth of connective tissue, HGH also helps in digestion of starches, fats, and minerals. Some of the main benefits of HGH include rectification of erectile dysfunction, muscle build-up, and anti-aging. In short, HGH supports both men and women prosper and function in life.  Because of the difference in physical and chemical make-up of both sexes, growth hormone production levels greatly vary between the two.  This article focuses on various aspects of HGH for women. Modern women find themselves juggling family, career and home, which take its toll on their health. When we talk about HGH supplements, we think about men and their muscular stature. However, lots of the...

There's nothing like a little mascara to make a girl feel beautiful. Unfortunately, most people don’t know that many mascaras contain very dangerous chemicals. If you go to the Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database and search for example, "Maybelline Great Lash Mascara", my old favorite!  You know the one with the pink and green tube? If you look at the ingredients a little closer, you'll find it contains quaternium-15, which is linked to allergies, irritation and formaldehyde contamination, and triethanolamine, linked to immunotoxicity, organ system toxicity and nitrosamine contamination. And all the ingredients are required to be listed. That's just the begining. Unfortnately, now this is the norm for department store and drugstore makeup. I don't know about you but I'm not comfortable with putting all these toxic chemicals near my eyes. Athough toxic mascaras have pretty packaging and can perform well, your better off safe than sorry by switching to...

If research has taught us anything over the years, it is regarding the importance of approaching beauty from an integrated perspective.  Keeping skin in optimal condition with natural based products such as argan oil is one way to battle loss of moisture, but alongside our skincare routine, we should start from within. Many practices exist to help us keep wrinkles and loss of firmness at bay – everything from facial exercises to yoga for stress and other issues that can cause our skin to age prematurely.  Of all these natural practices, one of the most important is lymphatic drainage.  Lymphatic drainage is a simple yet very useful therapy one can apply at home, with pretty amazing results! What is the Lymphatic System? The lymphatic system is effectively the body’s waste disposal system, but it also is a vital route for the absorption of vital nutrients and a carrier of disease-fighting immune cells .   The lymphatic system is a complex network of channels wh...

Although I've heard about the benefits of turmeric, I've never tried it before.  So I was so excited to try a bottle from Renew Actives!  I couldn't wait to put turmeric supplements to the test to see if it would really relieve my aching joints and muscles and help with my daily pain. Turmeric, particularly curcumin, which is the main ingredient in turmeric that's been studied many times for it's health benefits may be the most effective nutritional supplement in existence.  Many high-quality studies show that it has major benefits for your body and brain!  Here are the main benefits of turmeric with curcumin. Relieves Joint Pain, Knee and Back Pain Detoxifies the Body Helps with Arthritis Reduces Inflammation and Blood Sugar levels Boosts Brain Function and Memory Function Improves Digestion and Blood Circulation Promotes Cardiovascular Health, Normal Blood Pressure and Good Circulation It also supports healthy joints, skin, hair, hear...

You may be eliminating fatty, salty foods from your diet, but what about sugar? Your love of treats might be affecting your health and skin more than you know. Too much sugar can be toxic to the body and has horrible effects on your overall health and even your appearance. Here's what you need to know about sugar. Sugar Is a Stepping Stone To Diabetes Research has found that with every extra 150 calories you get from sugar every day, you increase your diabetes risk by 1.1 percent! That adds up really quickly if you're consuming a lot of sugar on a daily basis. What makes it even easier to reach this amount is that sugar is hidden in many of our grocery store items that we shop for everyday disguised under names such as dextrose and rice syrup. So be sure to read and double-check your food labels. Sugar Makes You Crash When you're feeling tired at the office, you might think reaching for a little chocolate or candy will boost your energy levels and make you more...

Detox teas are all the rage right now but what about good old fashioned water?  Water infused with healthy detox veggies, fruits and herbs work just as good or better than a detox tea plus you get the benefits of these powerful ingredients in their pure, whole form to help detox your body, give you better digestion and soothe stomach cramping, ect.  And it's cheaper to buy the ingredients then a detox tea. Detox water helps flatten your belly by removing toxins and improving digestion.  It also helps to clear up acne, improve your immunity and so much more.  Recently, I made a detox water and I loved it.  If you like one ingredient more than something else it's great to switch up the ingredients with what you like.   For example, in this recipe I've replaced ginger with orange.  Add a little amount of each ingredient until you get the flavor you want for your water.  Sample it and add more if you like.  Try to finish off the wate...

There are many obstacles on the path to fitness results. You lose motivation, don’t have the time or simply don’t know how to get there. There are several factors you need to keep in mind when setting your fitness goals in order to achieve any kind of results. Read our 7 suggestions that can help you reach your fitness goals whatever they may be. 1. Be realistic about your goals If you haven’t exercised in a while, don’t expect to have the energy for a 30 minute run right away. For starters, set small achievable goals. Small goals will make your obstacles look easy to conquer and you won’t end up feeling overwhelmed which can suck out your motivation. You can also set up long term and short term goals to organize your fitness workout. The American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association recommends that adults need moderate intensity exercising for a minimum of 30 minutes, 5 days a week or vigorous exercising for 20 minutes, 3 days a week. 2. Make it a dai...

A healthy, gorgeous glow and juicy vibrant, younger looking skin is what we all strive for and try to achieve.  So when NeoCell contacted me about reviewing their exclusive collagen products, I couldn't wait!  Collagen is what keeps our skin looking vibrant, young and youthful.  So if you're looking for fast results for a more youthful, brighter you, read on because NeoCell's high quality Collagen products are definitely going to help you achieve those results.   Here is my review of the NeoCell Glow Matrix and Beauty Bursts collagen products. NeoCell's Glow Matrix  provides scientifically advanced ingredients designed to internally hydrate the skin.  Their premium formula supports the skin’s lipid barrier which helps to lock in moisture and smooth the skin.   Glow matrix has been shown to help improve skin moisture & elasticity, reduce the signs of aging in just 15 days, increase smoothness, moisture and elasticity.  T...