Winter can be harsh on your skin, hair and nails. Wind, cold, and dryness can all affect how you look and feel. If you want to improve your appearance in the winter and beyond, then you should know about 3 proteins; collagen, elastin, and keratin. These three structural proteins are so vital to the way […]
Castor Oil: An Overview
Castor oil has been used from antiquity, its first recorded medicinal use goes back to the time of the Ebers papyrus, an ancient Egyptian medical treatise. Castor oil is a viscous, pale yellow vegetable oil pressed from the bean (in truth a seed) of the castor plant, which grows best in wet, […]
Collagen is HOT these days! With people singing its praises for plump, youthful skin and strong, supple joints. But even with its soaring popularity, collagen is a relatively new player in the supplement field – and people have questions.
Here’s a roundup of some of the top collagen myths (some of which may surprise you).
COLLAGEN […]
Your hair tells a story about your overall well-being. Healthy, shiny hair is one indication of vibrant physical health, while thinning, brittle, dull and lifeless hair tells an entirely different story.
While you may think that your nutrient intake is adequate, the fact is that even suboptimal levels of specific nutrients make a noticeable difference to […]
Don’t eat It – generate It!
What happens when you “eat” Collagen? By now, you’ve probably seen the ads for collagen in the form of powders and pills. The story is that if you ingest collagen, usually from cows and pigs, you’ll increase your own collagen. But the scientific fact is Collagen is a protein. When […]
Nutritionists and health experts have an arsenal of foods and supplements they recommend every individual consume. This set is what lays the bricks for a foundation of good health. What’s in this set? For starters, a diet rich in nutrition – an abundance of fruits, fibre-rich vegetables, whole proteins, and healthy fats (like avocadoes and […]
You’ve probably seen the ads for collagen in the form of powders and pills. The story is that if you ingest collagen, usually from cows and pigs, you’ll increase your own collagen. But the scientific fact is…
Collagen is a protein. When you ingest collagen, your body breaks it down and simply uses it as food […]
Are you one of a fast-growing group of women who wants to “do the right thing” when it comes to your beauty care choices, but is completely bewildered by the plethora of so-called natural cosmetics flooding the market these days? Well, here is some good news for your hair color…
What is herbal hair colouring?
There are […]
Your hair tells an important story. It tells a story about your overall health and nutritional status. Healthy, shiny hair is one indication of vibrant physical health, while thinning, brittle, dull and lifeless hair tells an entirely different story.
While you may think that your nutrient intake is adequate, the fact is that even suboptimal levels of […]
There are a lot of great things about fall and winter in Canada. Colourful foliage, crisp fresh air, gentle falling snow, and cuddling up in cozy sweaters, just to name a few. Unfortunately, the colder weather, dryer air and unforgiving winds can also wreak havoc on your skin, hair and nails.
When the outdoor temperature dips, […]
