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Sustainability: How to begin when you feel overwhelmed
If you’re on Pinterest, Instagram, or just about any social media, you have probably seen something about sustainable living. There are so many different names for it from eco-friendly to zero waste and so many others. And maybe you want to get in on it. Living sustainably is great for the environment, good for your health, and good on your wallet too!
What To Avoid in Skincare Products
The skin is the largest organ of the human body. More technical, the skin is the barrier between the outside world and the complex inner workings. Because of this, we must be certain to care for it. Your skin is absorbent, so you must be careful to put good things into your skin and keep out the bad.
Homemade Coffee Syrup
The USA is obsessed with coffee, and while it may have some health benefits, those are overshadowed by misuse. Coffee contains antioxidants that can be beneficial, and caffeine is not absolutely horrid for you. Small amounts of caffeine stimulate the brain and may boost metabolism. If you drink coffee in moderation, it is typically harmless.
Creating Your Stress-Free Space
In the stressful world whirling around us today, it’s important to have a space to act as your stress-free zone. To do that, you only need a few simple things. Wherever you call home, you can turn it into a safe haven to help you destress.
Coffee vs. Brewed Cacao
Coffee is the second most widely consumed beverage after water in the United States. There are so many coffee shops in the US that sometimes you can see one from the window of another. However, it can often cause some problems. If you drink too much, the caffeine can cause high blood pressure or worsen symptoms of anxiety. The acidity can also cause problems for some people.
Bath Tea: Not Just a Beverage Anymore!
It’s been a longstanding practice to add epsom salts to a warm bath. Epsom salt has been used as a home remedy for bodily aches and pains for decades, although few studies have been published on the science behind this practice. It is thought that the epsom salt breaks down into sulfur and magnesium which are then absorbed through the skin.
Butterfly Pea Flower Tea!
Butterfly Pea Flowers have a very interesting property when brewed into a tea. They change color! Though this fascinating drink has been around for years and years, it has only recently come into the public view.
How to Use Cacao Butter
You may have seen cacao butter listed on the back of a lotion bottle, but there’s much more to it than that. Cacao butter is the rich fat content that comes from cacao pods. In chocolate, it’s used to create the creamy texture, and on it’s own it has a sweet aromal.
Self-Care: An Essential Nutrient
Mental health is just as important as physical health, and the two often have huge impacts on one another. In many ways, taking care of one is taking care of the other too. Self-care is essential to well-being, but it is often neglected in the bustling world we live in. Here, you can find a few simple tips that may help you to take care of yourself, mind and body.
The Importance of Good Sleep
Sleep is essential for health and well-being, but you may ask why? When you think about it, it’s rather odd that every creature on Earth needs sleep, needs to lie dormant for hours on end every single day. Scientists are still researching sleep, but we do know some of the things it does.