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After hiding our feet in heavy socks and boots all winter long, we can now rejoice that it is finally sandal season! But are your tootsies a little funky after a winter of neglect? Maybe they're a bit smelly, or your skin is rough and cracked, or you may even have a case of Athlete's foot. Here are the most common foot complaints and 5 secrets to get your feet summer-ready. Sweaty, smelly feet? Use antiperspirant – yes, on your feet. Your feet have sweat glands. As your feet sweat, proteins are released which bacteria are able to feed on...

Our booth at the Canadian Health Food Association in Vancouver. What a great show promoting the natural health and organics industry. We will also be attending the Toronto show which is the largest one in Canada on September 19 & 20, 2015. See you there!    

We all know that exercise is good for our overall health and wellness, but do you know that it can also beautify? It’s easy to slap some moisturizer on your face or protect it with SPF,  but strengthening the muscle arrangements and circulation in your face and body can also be instrumental in making you prettier from the inside out. To help promote an even lovelier you, we found four exercises that can help you work on your fitness and your beauty! 1. Do a Headstand … or at Least a Version of One. This will boost the supply of oxygen-rich blood...

Long before air-conditioners were invented, our bodies had their own built-in units. Whenever it becomes too hot to handle, our body controls the temperature by producing sweat that helps us cool down while it evaporates from our skin. However, heat is not the only thing that makes our body sweat. Believe it or not, what you eat can often contribute to how much you sweat, and even how you smell! What are those foods? 1) Caffeinated Beverages Meeting for a first date over coffee? Consider a decaf or iced drink over that hot cappuccino! Coffee increases perspiration in two ways. First,...

We all know we should be washing your face well and often, but have you been doing it wrong this whole time? Here are some tips on how to wash your face properly: Use lukewarm water: Using water that is too hot or too cold can break capillaries on your face, leaving your face red and the capillaries permanently broken over time. Choose a cleanser that is appropriate for your skin type: Using your fingertips, gently massage the cleanser onto the face using upward circular motions. Massaging ensures that dirt is removed and also stimulates circulation. Continue massaging onto the skin for 30 seconds to one minute, focusing on...

Eyes, being the most delicate part and sensitive of our body, need special care than the rest. Why not? They are the mirror to our soul and most importantly they help us see the world. Also there are some biological reasons which make our eye areas delicate and sensitive. There are almost no muscles around our eyes, so the skin stretches and wrinkles are formed around eyes earlier. The blood vessels are situated very close which gives rise to dark circles so easily. So how should we care for our eyes that will prevent these menaces. Do’s for eye skin...