Summer is coming to a close, fall is almost among us, and thousands of college students are about to begin partying, pulling all nighters, eating unhealthy cafeteria food or fast food and are well on their way to packing on the famous “Freshman 15” … formally known as the...
There is no other aroma like the luscious richness of Frankincense. Frankincense essential oil is derived from the Boswellia tree resin through steam or CO2 distillation. There are many different species of Boswellia that are known to produce a sweet yet hypnotizing scent but there are 4 main types of...
It is officially summertime … school is out, the weather is warm and your bags are packed. If you’ve been working extra hard during the spring in order to rock that bikini this summer, you don’t want to sabotage all of your efforts on a few days away. It’s...
For generations we have adopted the dog as a dependable companion and in turn, they impart themselves as one of the family. One hundred years ago they survived on raw meat and table scraps, consisting of locally produced and in season food. As time has gone on with large-scale...
CHARLEY & CHARLEY GEL Ever wake up with a shooting calf cramp? Do you suffer from joint or muscle stiffness? Or do your workouts have you crawling up the stairs the next day? I personally qualify for each of these situations and I know first hand, how painful it...
Hot summer days and nights are here… so are backyard BBQ’s, pool parties, and days at the beach. With the temperature rising, it’s tempting to reach for those foods that usually accompany these activities… hot dogs, hamburgers, potato chips, soda and alcohol to name just a few. Unfortunately, these foods do little...
There are many of us who look forward to summer. Vacations, time away from work, travel, spending time with family and my favorite thing, relaxing! In 2016, summer actually begins with the summer solstice on June 20th. The word solstice comes from the Latin word solstitium, (sol (sun) and...
Losing weight can be the most frustrating process. It doesn’t happen overnight and there’s truly no “healthy” quick fix. When you first start a new exercise routine it can be daunting, as well as exciting. You might be super amped to hit the ground running…literally, but when results don’t...
It’s Sunday afternoon, 3pm, and I just spent the last few minutes readying my afternoon cup of tea. The irony is not lost on me that as I sit down to write this article on caffeine, I am sipping a beverage that yes, does contain caffeine. It’s no surprise...
