Vicki's Blog / Natural Products
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Dec 27, 2013
5 New Year Resolutions for 2014
Read more →New Year’s resolutions are fun to make but often extremely difficult to maintain. Do something that you will benefit from, here's to your health! Save money Save money by making healthy lifestyle changes. Instead of driving everywhere and wasting tons of gas, walk or ride your bike to work. Drink More Water Water is the most essential key to looking and feeling better while hydrating the skin and your appearance. Wear Sunscreen A lot of us often forget this during the winter months, but sunscreen is extremely important! The sun is...
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Dec 23, 2013
Three Facials from your Fridge
Read more →Wrinkles, puffiness and acne are common skin complaints, but the remedies can be found right in your fridge. Strawberry Cream Mask Wrinkles are a normal part of aging. If you are concerned about premature wrinkling, monitor your sugar intake. Excess sugar can damage collagen and elastin, fibers that support your skin. For a healthier sugar fix, try incorporating blueberries into your diet; they are high in vitamin C, which will help strengthen collagen and prevent skin from wrinkling and sagging. This simple anti-aging recipe will moisturize your skin and its high vitamin C content will minimize...
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Dec 10, 2013
Home Remedies for Nasal Congestion
Read more →Although over the counter nasal spray can get rid of congestion temporarily, they can also be extremely addicting and can actually make the problem worse. Here are some natural, home remedies that won’t cause rebound congestion like those sprays. Saline Sprays Saline nasal sprays, a mix of sterile water and salt, work by thinning mucus and soothing nasal inflammation. If used consistently, they may also help rinse out pollen or bacteria that irritate airways. Saline sprays boost moisture and are especially helpful in winter months when the inside of the nose may dry out and be prone to...
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Nov 25, 2013
4 Benefits of Tea This Winter
Read more →Tea has been around for centuries as a homeopathic remedy from everything to stomach aches, heart disease and even cancer prevention. Here are 6 ways sipping on a cup of tea of the right kind can answer your health problems. 1. Green tea may help you see better. Components in green tea are positive for the tissues of the eye and especially beneficial to those tissues in the retina. 2. Black tea can help reduce stress levels. Not only does a cup of black tea aid in reducing the levels of...
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Nov 25, 2013
4 Things You Should Know About Supplements
Read more →There are many sports supplements on the shelves everywhere claiming to make us faster, stronger and more enduring. But how many of them are actually beneficial and worth taking for boosting our sports performance. Finding out which supplement is right for you could be difficult. Today’s dietary supplements include include vitamins, minerals, herbals and botanicals, amino acids, enzymes, and many other products.Dietary supplements come in a variety of forms as well from traditional tablets to capsules, and powders, as well as drinks and energy bars. Some of the most popular supplements include vitamins D and E, minerals like calcium and...
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Nov 14, 2013
Difference Between Eye Cream vs. Face Cream
Read more →Taking a walk through any beauty department can leave you confused about what sort of face and eye cream you may need. Cosmetic companies have a great amount of moisturizers, creams, gels and rejuvenating serums, but many don’t know which is right for them or why they need different kinds for different places on their face. Two of the most important creams in the cosmetic department are face cream and eye cream. Face cream is designed to bring moisture to the skin and retain it for plumping out fine lines and protection. The skin around the...
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Nov 13, 2013
Healthier Cookies with 5 Easy Tips
Read more →We all love our cookies but we are also always on the search from healthier alternative so we won't pack on the pounds. Here are 5 healthy tips to make baking healthier without compromising taste! 1. Butter vs. Oils- Swap out some of the butter, margarine or shortening for heart-healthy oils, such as canola oil or olive oil or pureed fruit or even vegetables. For every tablespoon of butter you replace with heart-healthy oil, you eliminate at least 5 grams of saturated fat from your batch of cookies. 2. Add Fiber To The Batch- Replacing your...
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Nov 07, 2013
Joint Function: How To Stay Active
Read more →Joint pain doesn’t just have to happen because you’re getting older. By exercising, eating right and treating yourself, you can keep your joints feeling young to enjoy an active lifestyle. Exercise and Weight-loss - Being overweight can put some stress on your joints, losing some extra pounds is the place to start to help keep your joints performing their best and to prevent discomfort to your joints. Exercise is key in preserving healthy joint function by strengthening the muscles around the joints, enhancing local circulation, and raising levels of natural painkillers. Eat Your Way...
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Oct 14, 2013
Top Six Ways To Boost Your Energy!
Read more →Everyone has become familiar with the feeling of being drained, day or night no matter how enticing our lives are, how good the movie is, how great the party is going to be, we just don’t have enough energy to get up and go. Experiencing a lack of energy for many of the things we love can be fixed with these six easy ways… Maintaining a Balanced Diet Eating a complete balanced diet can help ensure that you’re receiving all the vitamin and minerals you need. Try fruits like kiwi. Not only does it have twice the potassium of...
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Jul 18, 2013
Hot or Cold Water for Face Washing?
Read more →There are many misconceptions surrounding the optimal water temperature for face washing. Should it be hot, cold, or somewhere in between? Hollywood dermatologist, Dr. Jessica Wu, says "use lukewarm water". If the water is too cold, pores on the face will not open. This will prevent effective cleaning from taking place and will make it more difficult to cleanse properly. Dr. Wu also says to "avoid hot water, which can dry your skin and cause redness". To finish off a cleansing routine, dermatologists recommend rinsing the face with cold water to close facial pores. http://www.drjessicawu.com/newsletters/how-to-wash-your-fa Thanks to our friends at...
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