August is here and we are at our peak bug infestation here in Texas! If you’re like me, aka “The Human Mosquito Magnet,” the thought of being in the great outdoors and becoming a “drinking fountain” for every mosquito in a 100 mile radius can be a nightmare! If you’re looking for a natural alternative [...]
You are what you eat, right? Well what if I told you, you tan the way you eat? Huh, right! No need to fake and bake (who would want to look like this!). A study at Bristol University found the majority of participants in their “experiment” preferred the natural glow their skin got from multiple [...]
While I’m not the biggest beer drinker (I like fruity, girly drinks) I have heard of marathon runners using it post-run. Turns out there is something to it! Beer contains polyphenols, antioxidants that regulate the immune system and suppress genes involved in provoking stress and inflammation. A study took 277 marathoners and split them into [...]
Yoga mats can be susceptible to germs and can be a breeding ground for bacteria if they are not kept clean. Warm, humid conditions found in yoga studios are the perfect environment for bacteria to live and grow. Do you clean your yoga mag? Well, if you don’t think about all of that loveliness on [...]
We’ve been pinning like crazy thanks to Pinterest (we’ve got an account too) and came across these delicious treats. With spring already out and about around here, we thought you would enjoy these refreshing pops as much as we do! Ingredients: 1 cup julienned seedless Cucumber 1 fresh squeezed Lemon, remove any seeds 2 cups [...]
From lead in our lipsticks to formaldehyde in our hair care to bacteria in our mascara, it seems there is always something new we should be watching out for. While all of these are legitimate health concerns, I recently came across this Forbes article on the 5 Scariest Beauty Products and saw something shocking – [...]
Spring has sprung up a little early and we are ready to get our fresh greens. If you are in the spring entertaining mood, try these raw, vegan stuffed avocados to impress your guests and get a ton of antioxidants and vitamins. INGREDIENTS 2 cups thinly sliced kale 1/4 teaspoon salt juice of one lime [...]
No we’re not talking about Norman Bates “Psycho” killer here, but something that is a little less violent and subtle.;) The culprit is chlorine. Unless you are lucky enough to have well water, you are likely getting your water from your local municipal water supply. And if you are, it’s most likely treated with Chlorine. Chlorinated water [...]
Superbowl game day is around the corner and you know what that means? Some serious snacking!;) Here’s a game day fave with a healthy kick from our friends at Healing Lifestyles & Spas: Traditional Fabulous Guacamole (and Pomegranate Guacamole, too!) Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients for guacamole: 2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and mashed, [...]
Man…went to bed at 4am and was up at 8am! Getting ready for Scandle’s biggest holiday of the year, Valentine’s Day, is no easy task! I could so go to sleep right now, but nope…no time for that! Coffee, coffee, and more coffee! :) If you’re like me, you like to have a cup of [...]
