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Lately, I’ve been reading some books on Feng Shui and Chinese Medicine, which both teach us how to harness energies to harmonize ourselves with our environments.  During my studies, I have learned about the energetic practices to implement during each season so that we can be in better balance, both mentally and physically.   In Chinese medicine, […]

I have never been one to grow flowers purely for decorative purposes.  I like to know that I can use whatever I grow in something, whether it be a skincare or culinary recipe.  The three flowers I love to grow in Utah that are not only beautiful but can be used for other purposes are calendula, chamomile […]

Those who know me know how much I love sea salt.  I love to bathe with it, cook with it, and make scrubs with it.  I love sea salt so much because of the benefits it can have on your skin.  It has antibacterial properties that are pore cleansing.  Also, the magnesium, sodium, potassium, and calcium in sea salt, […]

If you are familiar with yoga, you know how important it is to find a tranquil place to meditate.  Also, you know how meditation is really a personal practice.  Meditation does not necessarily need to take the form of sitting and closing your eyes.  You can take more energizing forms of meditation, such as running, walking or just […]

We have six USDA Organic products out at the moment and more are coming in the new year.  We have two soothing and refreshing hydrosols, two nourishing balms, a hydrating cleanser and moisturizer, and a healing oil for face and body.  Each product has been formulated by me with a lot of thought and sensitivity towards the […]

A main key to having healthy, glowing skin is to keep your anxiety and stress levels regulated in your body and mind.  Pigeon pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) is one of the yoga poses that I rely on to release stress, tension, and anxiety from my body.  For me, I generally hold my tension in my hips and […]

I’m so happy it’s finally Autumn.  With Autumn comes apple season. yay!  I’m such a huge fan of apples as they taste great and are so beneficial for the body.  “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is really a wise saying as apples are full of vitamins and nutrients that can help keep us healthy.  Having a […]

I recently wrote an article on my yoga website regarding the Ayurvedic principles of eating in balance with the seasons.  In accordance with Ayurveda, eating seasonal produce, including fruits and vegetables, can have positive impacts on your body, including your skin.  The theory is that the fresher the produce, the easier it is on your body to […]

For those who know me well, know how important yoga is to my life. By practicing yoga for so many years, I have truly gained a greater appreciation for my body and how practicing asanas, such as inversions, can improve my overall well-being. Not discussed as often, is how inversions can improve your skin complexion. […]

Since I’ve been studying more on Ayurveda, I came across a recipe for an Ayurvedic hydrating drink in a book called “The New Ayurvedic Kitchen-What to Eat for How You Feel” by Divya Alter.  This drink recipe stuck out to me as it’s often referred to as “Ayurvedic Gatorade”.  As it’s so important to keep hydrated for […]

My love for hydrosols first began many years back when I was introduced to rose water and orange blossom water.  Hydrosols are not perfumes, but they really are the ancestors of what are perfumes today.  Hydrosols are botanical waters, often called floral waters, and they are created from steam distilling different flowers and/or herbs.  The hydrosol is the […]

Spending time in salt water can have some amazing benefits for your skin.  Such benefits include reducing inflammation, opening up your pores and fighting off bacteria on the skin.  Salt water contains potassium, magnesium and calcium, which all are great minerals to help assist in skin healing and skin cell regeneration.   What I enjoy most about spending […]

Lately, I’ve been learning more about Gua Sha, which is a traditional Chinese skin scraping technique to help improve circulation.  It typically involves scraping a flat or round stone over the skin in upward strokes to promote tissue drainage and to relax the muscles.  I was intrigued to practice facial Gua Sha on myself because we often […]

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Oh Cardamom…is there any spice better? There are lots of spices out there, but few come close to cardamom, in my book. I have used cardamom in my skincare products before because of its skin healing benefits and grounding fragrance; however, the cardamom flavor is what makes these buns over the top good! Interestingly, cardamom […]

Of the years that I have been practicing yoga, the style that has seemed to resonate with me most is Yin.  I’ve developed a deep appreciation for this practice due to the physical benefits I have seen stem from it.  When I was first introduced to Yin, I remember thinking “How hard can stretching be?” Once I […]

Bee pollen is a natural product that I have been hearing of for awhile, but that I haven’t begun using until recently.  Essentially, bee pollen is made by young, baby bees.  It is a combination of nectar, honey, pollen and saliva.  It is created when the young bees land on flowers.  The bees carry these pollen balls back to […]

Mint is such a versatile plant that can be used in cooking, baking, tea making, and even skincare!  I first began experimenting with mint for skincare when I was gifted a little garden mint plant years back.  I still have the same plant to this day and I have used it in so many different ways.   One […]

I like to make this recipe right before Autumn begins when the blueberries have come to their peak. This recipe is a nice amalgamation of blueberries and citrus–lemons and oranges. You can substitute the orange for all lemon or keep the oranges in for a more balanced flavor. Blueberries have wonderful benefits for the skin, […]

When you want to incorporate dried flowers or any botanical in skincare products, it’s essential that they be dried sufficiently to eliminate water content so as to prevent any fungus or bacteria from growing in your skincare creation.  This specifically applies in regards to recipes where there is an oil content.  Oil and water generally do not […]