Tag: skinfood
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Skinfood: Ayurvedic Golden Milk / Turmeric Latte Recipe
Day 18 of #SixtyDaysofSelfCare – I was inspired by this post by @urbanorganica and this one by @inspiringquietly to make some chocolate golden milk (find the recipe here), but I was all out of cocao. I decided to try Jean Godfrey June’s turmeric latte recipe from goop – another modern twist on Ayurvedic golden milk. […]
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Schizandra Berry for vibrant health and beauty
Hello! Today I wanted to share one of my favorite herbs, and one of the most powerful and beneficial around: Schizandra berry. I’ve been taking this herb for several years, and I’m excited that I finally got my hands on some of the highest quality Schizandra out there (and I want to share the wealth!) […]
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Triphala for healthy skin, detoxing, and more
Triphala is a highly revered, time-tested ayurvedic herb which is thought to be beneficial to every system and organ of the body. It helps regulate & cleanse the digestive system. It’s so gentle that it’s considered safe enough to be taken everyday. It also helps cleanse the blood & liver, and doesn’t deplete the body […]
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Ayurvedic herbs for the skin
Today I wanted to share this video by Prashanti de Jager, one of my favorite herbalists, on the top ayurvedic herbs for clear & healthy skin. (Spoiler alert: the herbs are triphala, turmeric, brahmi, and neem – more about triphala and how to use it HERE.) To sum it up: Any herb or food that […]
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Hot cocoa with a healthy kick
Golden milk is a hot ayurvedic drink traditionally made with milk, honey & turmeric (and a few other ingredients, depending on who you ask.) I’ve put my own spin on this by adding some mineral rich cocao and a few more spices. This is my absolute favorite way to get turmeric into my body, and […]
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The lowdown on Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil has been used for centuries for health & beauty. Read on to learn my top 7 favorite reasons to use olive oil everyday: 1. Olive oil is rich in vitamins E and K, fatty acids + antioxidants, which are all great for the skin topically and internally. 2. When applied to your […]