We all know that acupuncture can be great for soothing pain and for stress management. However, did you know that it can also be used as an anti-aging treatment? An “acupuncture face-lift” is a noninvasive procedure that physically stimulates the flow of qi, or energy, in the body, regulates the body’s natural circulation, and stimulates collagen and [...]
Could reflexology be the answer to your skincare woes? With its much-acknowledged body benefits, reflexology is often hailed as a holistic wonder. But could the alternative medicine heal your skincare woes as well as healing your body? Skin is, after all, the largest organ in the human body and acts as a protection from the [...]
Happy Cinco de Mayo! It’s time to pull out the chips, dip, and margarita Scandles : ) If you’re making homemade guacamole, why not use those leftover avocados for a moisturizing face mask? Try these quick, easy recipes for both dry and oily skin: Dry skin- You will need 1/2 of an avocado, 1 tablespoon of [...]
Last night I looked like I had been in a fight with a bowl of oatmeal and the oatmeal won! I have been suffering from dry skin patches on my face for the last few months. I typically have oily skin but all the extreme weather fluctuations here in Texas over the last few months [...]
De-stress yourself without breaking the bank. Send the kids off to slumber party. Send the hubby on a Guys Night Out. Unplug your phone and turn off your porch light, make this night all about you. You may not get the hunky massage therapist, but these DIY Spa tips and tricks will be sure to [...]
Last week summer season officially started and with the summer temperatures here, a new treatment is making tremendous stride in the spa. Are you bikini ready? Tanned, toned and ready to bare a little? Well what about the intimate parts around your bikini? Did you get your facial? And no I don’t mean on your [...]
Last night on the news I was horrified to find out that snakes are sneaking in as unwanted guests all around Dallas homes, thanks to the above average temperatures here. I HATE snakes, seriously they are my biggest fear. This post is not about my fear of snakes but it is about their venom. A [...]
Cigarettes are definitely a negative impact on your health and beauty but scientists in Italy think that while it is detrimental to your insides, tobacco might work wonders on your outside. A mix of short peptides, amino acids and sugars found in wild tobacco plants has antioxidant properties. The scientist also found that this mix [...]
Texas peaches are in season, time to freshen up your facial routine!!! It is spring so that means fresh fruits and veggies are everywhere, especially local farmers’ markets. Not only are peaches a delicious way to get your daily fruit intake, they are a main ingredient in hundreds of beauty products. Peaches are packed with [...]
I’m always a fan of new, unusual, natural beauty remedies but there are some strange ones out there starting to gain wide attention and praise. I thought I would share the three strangest/unique ones I have found so far. I might not be brave enough to try all of these but please let me know [...]
