pH Balance 101

What is pH balance? pH balance refers to the potential hydrogen level in a substance. In simpler terms, it measures the acidity and alkalinity of the skin. When the pH balance of our skin is disrupted, it can compromise the acid mantle, which is a thin layer of lipids...

Cranberries aren’t just for Thanksgiving

History Cranberries aren’t just for Thanksgiving. More importantly, they aren’t just frozen and in a sauce. We can thank Native Americans ingenuity for developing the versatility of this sour berry as it was a mainstay in their diet and life. Cree boiled the...

Stress and our body

Stress, unfortunately, is a part of life. How do you manage your stress?  Stress and our hair and body I distinctly remember in my 30s waking up and looking in the mirror to find my first grey hair. It should not have shocked me as I was in the process of a...

Sunflower Seed Oil

Sunflower Seed Oil for the skin Sunflower seed oil is so beneficial to the skin. A study on infants compared sunflower seed oil with olive oil and found that olive oil “significantly damages the skin barrier” and should be discouraged for dry skin treatment and...

Everything Avocados

Everything Avocados Television, social media, billboards, subway adverts, Instagram pics, Facebook links, and Twitter feeds just to name a few. Avocados seem to be the rage in gastronomy, health and in just about any facet of life. As a child I remember “Nani” making...