A simple ritual for more beautiful skin. Many foods undermine our beauty and health however on the other side of the coin there are lots of foods that nourish us and keep our skin looking beautiful. Lemons are one of these foods and this is why. The first step to having gorgeous skin is to have great digestion. Even if you eat a healthy diet, you w[...]
Almond milk is a great alternative to cows milk and it is delicious, especially when made fresh. Almond milk contains loads of vitamin E, the most important lipid-soluble, membrane bound antioxidant in our bodies. Vitamin E has been shown to improve the barrier function of our skin making it stronger and more resilient. Almond milk is so easy to mak[...]
This torte is full of cacao, the raw, unprocessed form of chocolate offering a wealth of antioxidants that neutralize skin-damaging free radicals. It is also rich in many essential skin vitamins and minerals like vitamin B complex, copper, calcium and zinc. Topping 4-6 very ripe avocados 1 cup of raw cacao ½ cup of agave or maple syrup or[...]
Would you believe that your posture is capable of affecting your inner hormonal balance? It’s amazing but true. In the last blog series on stress, we looked at the detrimental effects that long-term stress has on our health and the appearance of our skin. One of the reasons this occurs is the unfavourable hormonal balance that stress results in a[...]
If you want to take the art of breathing a step further, try Pranayama. Pranayama is an ancient form of breathing exercise designed to calm the mind and strengthen your ability to concentrate. It also great for our health and is believed to purify the nerve channels and the blood and strengthen the lungs and respiratory system. It also massages and[...]