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...
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