by Petra N. | Oct 17, 2021 | Featured blog post, Lifestyle
If you follow my blog, you’ve heard me say that your skin is part of your digestive and nervous systems, and is connected to the 7 tissues in your body. Before we dive into how somatic expressions may show up on your skin, let’s talk about some other mind-blowing...
by Petra N. | Dec 13, 2020 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
You know rose as a pretty flower but it’s so much more. Did you know that rose is “a natural source of antioxidants with a potential use in disease prevention and management”—from RA and diabetes to osteoporosis, liver problems and more? The “lotus of the heart” Rose...
by Petra N. | Oct 6, 2019 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
Our largest organ. A sign of beauty. But is beauty really only skin deep? Here are 3 mind-blowing things about your skin that will forever change the way you think about your largest organ–and 16% of your body weight. 1. Your skin is your personal health map What’s...
by Petra N. | Feb 25, 2015 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
Most people know aloe as the sunburn reliever due to its cooling qualities. The juice or gel of this gelatinous and sticky plant, however, offers so much more than thirst quenching or sunburn relief. Let’s start with the basics: aloe comes in different forms. You may...