A DIY almond facial scrub recipe that gently cleanses and leaves skin soft. Can be customized to suit conditions like acne. Use it daily for smooth glowing skin. Did you know almonds are wonderful for external use? I find they work like a facial scrub and the oils leave your skin feeling lovely Continue Reading >>
Posts Written by Rachel Garduce
Rachel Garduce is dedicated to a life of natural living and holistic practices. Working as a clinical therapist, she enjoys helping others and holding a space for a like minded community.
Hawthorn Berry Tincture: A Cure for Heart Disease?
Some natural health experts think Hawthorn berry tincture might very well be the holy grail of herbal medicine for heart health. But is their evidence that hawthorn berry prevents cardiovascular disease? Can a little red berry cure heart disease? Your doctor probably won’t think so. But natural Continue Reading >>
Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum: Fountain of Youth or Snake Oil?
Many skin care bloggers and companies consider pure hyaluronic acid serum the fountain of youth. But can it really make you look younger? If you want your skin to look younger and more radiant, you may be considering using a skin serum. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is one of the most popular skin Continue Reading >>
Beta Glucan Cancer Prevention: Does it Work?
Want to kickstart your immune system to protect against cancer? Beta glucan cancer prevention and treatment may be something to check out. There are many ways to give your immune system a natural boost. But, it's difficult to weed through the studies to conclude whether these various methods Continue Reading >>
Echinacea Tincture: Effective Cold Killer or Hoax?
Echinacea might be an effective remedy for nipping a cold in the bud. Want to make your own echinacea tincture recipe? Read on…. Echinacea is one of the most popular herbal remedies. In fact, according to the American Botanical Council, echinacea is the third top-selling herbal dietary Continue Reading >>
Coumadin Diet Restrictions: What you need to know
Coumadin is a blood thinning drug taken by people with certain heart conditions. Certain foods and drinks can affect blood clotting. Learn about these Coumadin diet restrictions.... Natural remedies have a reputation of being safer. Many alternative medicine advocates believe there’s less Continue Reading >>
Functional Medicine Doctor: Better Than a Regular Dr?
Having chronic health problems? Instead of seeing a regular doctor, consider going to a functional medicine doctor. The visit may not be covered by your health insurance. But, the benefits are likely worth it in the long run. Functional medicine … sounds redundant, doesn’t it? After all, Continue Reading >>
Jicama Benefits: Healthy Chips, Fries and More!
Jicama tastes more like a fruit but more resembles high-starch root veggies. If you're not eating this "Mexican turnip" you're missing out on several jicama benefits.... Going on vacation to Mexico? There’s a refreshing, delicious culinary experience you must try. Although a fruit cocktail Continue Reading >>
Lye Soap: Is it worth the risk to make your own?
It may be tempting to make your own lye soap if you're a DIY type. But be very cautious in doing so as lye can seriously injure you. You may be tempted to make homemade soap when transitioning to natural home living. But you can seriously injure yourself making your own soap using lye. Continue Reading >>
Monk Fruit Extract: Zero calories, but worth the cost?
Some think monk fruit extract is the healthiest and most pleasing to the palette natural low carb sweetener. But is it worth the cost? Move over green Stevia packets. There’s a new natural non-sugar sweetener that doesn’t have your metallic aftertaste. It’s an extract from Chinese monk Continue Reading >>
