Ever wonder why you feel so great after swimming in the ocean or taking a nice long bath with Epsom salts? Well, a lot of it actually has to do with the magnesium your skin absorbed during these activities. So before I share the simple recipe for making this...
One of the many, awesome mechanisms of our skin is to adapt and adjust to its environment. It is no coincidence that during warmer months our skin tends to produce more oil, giving us that greasy/sweaty look we all dread. While during winter months, skin tends to...
I have oily skin. I am reminded of this every time my husband goes to give me a kiss on my forehead and dramatizes the action of his lips sliding off of it because of the greasiness, or the times he jokes about not needing chapstick because I basically have a...
Until recently I worked night shifts in a hospital from 7PM to 8AM. Staying awake at 4AM was only possible thanks to basically two things: my amazing coworkers (always thank your nurses!) and coffee. Then I moved to Italy, where those deceptive, tiny shots of...
I think most of us can get behind the idea that massages are wonderful; the pressure exerted and the massaging ‘towards the heart’ gets our blood flowing and makes us feel renewed. Well, body brushing is a similar concept that works primarily on assisting our...
I'm a family nurse practitioner and natural lifestyle embracer. This is where I share tips and ideas for living a healthier, more natural, and environmentally conscious life...all while adapting to, and embracing the adventures of living in beautiful Milan
I'm a family nurse practitioner and natural lifestyle embracer. This is where I share tips and ideas for living a healthier, more natural, and environmentally conscious life...all while adapting to, and embracing the adventures of living in beautiful Milan