September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, more than 15,000 children are diagnosed with various forms of cancer. The average age of children diagnosed is just six years old…
4 Surprising Uses for Lemon Essential Oil
4 Surprising Uses for Lemon Essential Oil Lemon essential oil is a key ingredient in many consumer products, beloved for its fresh citrus scent and invigorating, purifying and cleaning properties.…
10 Ingredients to Avoid When Choosing Hand Sanitizer & Hand Soap for Back to School
The kids are going back to school soon and along with homework, art projects, and new friends, they’re likely to be bringing home loads of germs. That’s why hand sanitizer…
6 Benefits of Using Charcoal in Your Skincare Routine
6 Benefits of Using Charcoal in Your Skincare Routine When you think skincare, you probably envision something light and creamy. Then the dark, tough charcoal craze comes along. Charcoal seems…
Synergy – Guest Blog by Dr. Mark R. Crapo – OMD, DAc, BS, LAc, CA
Written by Dr. Mark R. Crapo – OMD, DAc, BS, LAc, CA – Physician & Wellness Consultant Many, many years ago I was taking a graduate class taught by a…
The Dangers of DEET and How to Safely Avoid Summer Pests
With the number of diseases mosquitoes carry, including the West Nile and Zika viruses, avoiding them is a top priority, especially during the summer months. But turning to traditional bug…
Olive oil – a beneficial and long-loved ingredient
This week our guest blogger, Dr. Mark Crapo, explains the history of and the many benefits of olive oil. Olive’s scientific or botanical name is Olea Europaea, which means, “oil…
Lavender and its Many Benefits
Dr. Mark Crapo, our guest blogger this week, shares beneficial information about lavender, its history and its many uses. Lavandula is more commonly known as lavender. This perennial flowering herb…
The Beauty of Activated Charcoal
The Beauty of Activated Charcoal Charcoal seems like the last thing you would want in your beauty products, but this trend isn’t a gimmick. Activated charcoal has multiple benefits and…
Why Is My Skin So Dry? 5 Dry Skin Solutions
You may be asking yourself, “Why is my skin so dry?” Dry, itchy skin is uncomfortable and frustrating. It can show up with a vengeance in the winter months. The…