From aluminum in deodorant to mercury in dental fillings, metal toxicity comes at us from every angle these days. The presence of these heavy metals (and others such as arsenic, cadmium and lead) has increased as industrialization and its waste products spread. We can work to avoid these substances as much as possible, but some…
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Coconut Oil Weight Loss: 3 Strategies You Can Start Today
Want your coconut oil weight loss questions answered? I’m dishing up the “why” and the “how-to” so you can get started right away. One thing is for sure: fact and fiction are hard to sort through when it comes to how to lose weight with coconut oil – or really, with any kind of weight…
Can coconut oil REALLY help with acne and clear skin?
When I learned that coconut oil can help with acne and clear skin, I was super excited. Nourishing your skin with coconut oil is just so simple and quite cheap. Here’s what I learned about how to use coconut oil for acne. Coconut oil for acne was at the top of my list of posts…
Learn How to Detox with a Coconut Oil Cleanse
Learn about the unique benefits of a coconut oil detox – a short term cleanse that harnesses the power of coconut oil to jump-start weight loss and give the body energy to heal. What in the world is a coconut oil detox? This cleanse seems a little crazy at first. I’m right there with you….
The Easiest Coconut Oil Fudge You’ll Ever Make!
I’ve been hunting around and tweaking coconut oil fudge recipes until I came up with the simplest one-step recipe I’ve ever found. Bonus? It tastes freakin’ awesome. Coconut is fast becoming one of my favorite real food products. Now, I’ll be perfectly honest: I usually buy expeller-pressed (refined) coconut oil. Frankly, I find this…
How to Make Homemade Potato Chips with Coconut Oil
Why learn how to make homemade potato chips? For one thing, it’s easier than you think. And secondly, you can make a much healthier version that you’ll find at the store! This homemade potato chip recipe uses coconut oil for frying. Although it doesn’t have as high of a smoking point as other common…
Coconut Oil Skin Recipes: 40+ Ideas You’ll Want to Try
Did you know you can use coconut oil for healthy, nourished skin? Here are 40+ of my favorite coconut oil skin recipes that will make your skin glow. Below, you’ll find an assortment of amazing coconut oil recipes that include: mascara, body polish, shaving cream, lotion bars, and so much more! Coconut oil is one…
My Easy DIY Whipped Body Butter Recipe
I love all DIY body butters, but this whipped coconut oil recipe is so easy to make, you can probably make it with what you’ve got in the kitchen right now! Why do I love my whipped body butter? Because I prefer a moisturizer with ingredients that don’t scare me – and the best way…
Want Soft Hands? Make Your Own Homemade Hand Scrub!
If you’re looking for a good DIY hand scrub recipe, then you might be looking for soft hands, right? Me too! I’ve often heard that nothing gives away your age more than your hands. Expensive hand creams aren’t the answer. They can be loaded with chemical fillers and they always ignore a vital step in…
Mint Chocolate Whipped Body Butter Recipe (Just 3 Ingredients!)
This mint chocolate whipped body butter recipe uses only 3 ingredients and is a lovely way to nourish your skin. Mint chocolate chip ice cream. During my childhood summers, this was my favorite treat. To this day, the aroma of cocoa and mint bring back memories of yesteryear. So it probably comes as no surprise…
