The other day I was just dying to have some kind of fiber-filled crunchy cereal for breakfast. I’ve been eating toast and tortillas so I just wanted something with more fiber & crunch as well as more gut-friendly for a change. That’s how this homemade gluten-free cereal flakes recipe was created! I started making this cereal late at night and slept at 12. Lol! Popping amaranth deep in the night was mighty fun! But be careful with the hot pan when popping amaranth - I ended up burning my arm and had to go to bed with 3 layers of egg white slathered on it. Anyway, onto the recipe! Homemade Gluten-Free Continue Reading
7 Beauty Benefits of Running
You don’t just do it for the weight loss and fitness! Find out the beauty benefits of running that can make you look prettier than ever before! Are There Any Beauty Benefits of Running? Running actually does wonders for your overall beauty, including making your hair, skin and entire body look ravishing and beautiful! But first, let's address the myth that has been going around, frightening women from taking up running. The myth of “Runner’s Face” states that running gives you a thin, skeletal-looking face devoid of any fats that give your face that youthful definition. Nothing could be farther from the Continue Reading
How to Strengthen Hair Follicles Naturally
Before we look at how to strengthen hair follicles naturally, let’s first understand what exactly hair follicles are and what their purpose is in promoting healthy and strong hair. Simply put, hair follicles, also known as hair roots, are tiny sacs found in the second layer of the skin (called the dermis) which produce hair. Brief Science of Hair Follicles Hair follicles that are well-hydrated and nourished with nutrient-rich blood form healthy, strong and luscious hair strands. Weak hair follicles, caused by a variety of factors including dehydration, poor nourishment, heat damage, etc, produce thin Continue Reading
Benefits of Lavender Hydrosol for Acne | Properties & How to Use
In this post, find out the benefits of lavender hydrosol for acne, its properties & 4 DIY recipes to use! Lavender hydrosol is a floral water got through steam distillation of the fragrant lavender flowers. Though not as popular as its essential oil, lavender hydrosol is also an all-purpose beauty ingredient. From refreshing tired skin to fighting acne, it has many good benefits for skin. In this post, I’ll talk about what makes lavender hydrosol good for acne and how to use it in your acne skin care routine. Properties of Lavender Hydrosol for Acne Lavender hydrosol, also known as lavender floral Continue Reading
Stimulating Hair Growth with Essential Oils | DIY Recipes, Tips & Advice
Stimulating hair growth with essential oils is a way to promote longer stronger and thicker hair! Is it possible to grow longer and healthier hair using essential oils? Yes, it is! Read my own hair growth story with rosemary essential oil here. There are quite a few essential oils including peppermint, rosemary and thyme that have proven (1) to stimulate hair growth, re-grow bald patches and even treat alopecia (2). Find out how to stimulate hair growth naturally using essential oils using 5 DIY recipes below. But first, let's look at the top 5 essential oils you can use in your natural hair growth Continue Reading