Tiffani Huckels A brief but telling piece of legislation was put forward in Connecticut in January. Just three lines in length, the bill calls for any cosmetics in the state to “meet the chemical safety standards established by the European Union”. Therefore, not to contain chemicals banned by the European Union. The move, unlikely to be made law, … Read more
Self-Facial You are not alone if you are missing your facials. As this pandemic continues, and social distancing forces us to forgo some of our favorite beauty appointments, we are all in need of some serious pampering!! So, learning to take care of some of our beauty needs (like a self-facial) at home is a … Read more
Natural Skin Care Secret – It’s one thing to love the skin care products you use every day – and it’s another to maximize how you use them. As an esthetician, one of my favorite things to do is help people discover how they can not only make the most of their products but make … Read more
Spring is a beautiful time of year when all things are blooming with life. The sun is out for more hours, it’s warmer outside, and the possibility of transformation is abundant. This is an ideal time to adjust your natural skin care routine too. Even small adjustments can have a big impact on your skin … Read more
Inflammation. It’s a buzzword in health, especially as you age. But most people I talk to don’t know much about it … What does it really mean? I want to explain 3 things today. Because understanding inflammation is important if you have ANY health challenges currently … AND if you want to avoid health issues in … Read more
Along with wheat and barley, oats are another excellent example of a grass that is both a food and a medicine. With a long history of cultivation as a food crop, oats originated in three separate geographic regions, Abyssinia, the Mediterranean and China. Today, oats (Avena sativa) are grown in the U.S., Canada, Russia, Turkey, … Read more
Have you ever been served a meal with a sprig of parsley on the plate as a garnish? It used to be a common practice, although you don’t see it as much these days. If you do see parsley on your plate, though, I hope you eat it. Parsley is more than just a fancy … Read more
Are you still drinking lemon water? If not… why not?  Lemon water is the perfect way to hydrate, purify, and revitalize your body each morning. Lemon water is a good source of vitamins C and B and minerals such as calcium and magnesium. It is excellent for weight loss, the immune system, alkalizing the … Read more
Healthy bones make us strong and independent. Bone loss puts us at risk for fractures, disability, and an end to our freedom. My grandma was very active and independent into her 90s, until she fell, fractured her leg, and was never able to walk again, spending the last year of her life bed-bound in a … Read more
We learn more and more every day about the links between chronic disease, diabetes, gut health, and blood sugar management. Below we will discuss if you should be taking probiotics for chronic disease and diabetes, and what to look for when selecting a probiotic supplement. Probiotics and diabetes: should you be taking one? If you’re … Read more
