Essential oils not only provide aromatic benefits but they're also packed with nourishing properties that moisturize and add shine to dull hair. Here's a guide to the best essential oils for shiny hair and how to incorporate them into your hair care routine! Best essential oils for shiny hair There are a few specific essential oils that I particularly like to use for hair. They are: There's also ylang-ylang, [...]
Can Oils Cause Hair Loss?
Have you noticed that when you’re oiling your hair, you see more hair falling out? Is it the oil that's causing this, or what's going on? Today, I'm here to set the record straight! Can oils cause hair loss? The short answer is no. Hair oils themselves do not directly cause hair loss. In fact, many oils have nourishing properties that can benefit the health of your scalp and hair follicles. Hair loss can be caused [...]
What Is the “Spiciest” Spice for Cooking?
According to the Washington Post, around 40% of Americans say they like spicy foods. If you’re a part of that 40%, you’d probably be up for trying some of the spicier spices…or perhaps you’re on the opposite end of the spectrum and want to know what spices to AVOID! What is the SPICIEST spice that you can use for cooking? The spiciest spice for cooking is Carolina Reaper (a type of hybrid chili pepper) Powder, which is much [...]
10 Benefits of Rebounding
There are many potential benefits of rebounding. Not only is it fun (who doesn't love to jump on a trampoline?) but it's very beneficial to the lymph system and metabolism. I have to admit whenever I think of rebounding I think of the movie Fried Green Tomatoes. TOWANDA! Besides giving me a good laugh rebounding actually has some great benefits. I personally do it because it gives me a boost of energy throughout the day [...]
Which Herbs and Spices Are Good for the Mediterranean Diet?
According to the U.S. News and World Report, the Mediterranean diet is frequently ranked the #1 diet. Unlike other diets that can be harder to stick to like very low-carb diets, the Mediterranean diet doesn’t overtly exclude any particular food. Instead, it focuses on nutrient-dense foods, which we’ll review later on in this article. Some of the herbs and spices that are good for the Mediterranean diet [...]
21 Top Mistakes to Avoid When Canning
Are you thinking about getting into canning, but worried by all the horror stories you read online? Perhaps you've heard of somebody getting sick from improperly canned food. Maybe you're intimidated by the thought of the pressure canner. Or you just are wondering what kinds of equipment you actually need to buy - and what can be reused. Whatever the case may be, we're here to help with our list of the top mistakes [...]
