It’s a new dawn, a new day, and let me guess… you have a few health goals in mind? Hmm…getting to a healthy weight one of them? Tightening and firming your skin? Kissing cellulite goodbye? Guess what? I have a lotion for that! It takes about a two hour block of time but it yields A LOT of this luxurious fat blasting lotion that will have you kicking your cellulite (and even a few stretch marks) to the curb. A healthier weight in - fat out! Let’s look at the rather unusual ingredient ... continue reading...
Is Turmeric Good For Dogs?
What we eat and put into our bodies is a huge part of the holistic lifestyle and holistic healing. The belief is that through healthy habits and natural, preventative care, ailments will be avoided or minimized. We can extend many of our holistic practices and treatments to our pets. The use of turmeric for dogs as a dietary supplement is a practice that has gained popularity. But is turmeric good for dogs? What is turmeric? Turmeric is a plant in the ginger family. It is native to ... continue reading...
How Much Coconut Oil Can You Eat A Day?
Are you new to coconut oil? Wondering how much coconut oil can you eat a day? Curious how much you need to eat to see some of the possible wellness benefits? Hoping to figure out how much you can give to your child? You are not alone. My inbox almost always has at least one email per day from someone wondering the same thing. So how much coconut oil can you eat a day? First, let me make sure we are all clear on one important thing. Coconut oil is NOT a pharmaceutical. While it is known ... continue reading...
Coconut Oil Bath Bombs
By now, you all know that I try to find as many ways to incorporate coconut oil into our daily lives. Since I enjoy a good bath (it’s my only chance to get 15 mostly uninterrupted minutes a few nights a week), I like to make a large batch of bath bombs using coconut oil. My other secret ingredient is herb infused water! These coconut oil bath bombs feel incredible once they dissolve in the water. They are fun to make and easy for children to help with. They are also a great addition to your ... continue reading...
Sore Throat and Cough? Make This Homemade Cough Syrup!
Cold and flu season is in full swing and that brings sore throats and coughs of all kinds. I don’t know about you, but I become a big ol’ baby when I have a sore throat. Aside from intestinal illnesses, there is nothing that sidelines me more than a sore throat. Coughs drive me batty as well. Especially since they are such sleep interrupters. You are sick, you need rest, and all you can do is cough, cough, cough the night away. I try to prepare as many natural remedies for illness as ... continue reading...
The Benefits of Brushing Hair
Guess what? I didn’t brush my hair for, er, about 25 years. Yes, you read that right. 25 years without one single hair brush touching my locks. Heck, I didn’t even own a hairbrush during that time. I guess you could say that I didn't really understand the benefits of brushing hair. I have curly hair and from everything I read I concluded that brushing my hair was bad for it. I did use this wide-toothed comb after I showered but that was as much action as my hair saw. In my quest for better ... continue reading...
Puerto Rican Sofrito Chuck Steak – A Meat Lover’s Delight
I’m always looking at improving what I cook and how I cook it. In some cases, there are only so many ways you can do things…like scrambled eggs. That’s a pretty cut and dry cooking technique. However, other foods, like beef for example, have unlimited options when it comes to creating culinary masterpieces. With beef you can grill it, roast it, pan fry it, slow cook it, sear it, broil it, smoke it, boil it, and so on. Different cuts turn out better if prepared in certain ways but in general, ... continue reading...
Savory Pumpkin Meatloaf
No fancy intro needed for this recipe! Basically, I took my favorite meatloaf recipe and kicked it up a notch by adding in some pumpkin. The results were AMAZING! This is a favorite recipe in the Hybrid Rasta house. We rarely have leftovers. Enjoy this savory pumpkin meatloaf! Oh, if you are looking for some pumpkin recipe ideas, check out all of my pumpkin recipes! There are some pretty awesome ideas there. ... continue reading...
Which Coconut Oil To Use And Why
In the past 10 years of blogging, I have racked up a lot of emails with questions from my readers. Coconut oil is the #1 topic I get asked about and while I have addressed some of my most popular questions in past blog posts, there is one question I have yet to address publicly. Which Coconut Oil To Use and Why I chuckled when I realized that I never really told you what brands of coconut oil I use and love. I have vetted over two dozen different brands of coconut oil and while ... continue reading...
Natural Remedies For Sinus Infection
You can't hide from colds, viruses, and nasal congestion forever. At some point we all get sick. Unfortunately, some of these pesky illnesses will create the perfect environment for a sinus infection to take root. Ugg. While the standard course of action involves antibiotics, not all sinus infections warrant this approach. So what is the alternative? Herbs of course! Unfortunately, my only experience with a sinus infection resulted in needing a decent dose of antibiotics. I didn’t know ... continue reading...
Ward Off Colds, Flues, & Nasty Viruses With This Immune Boosting Soup
Colds and flues and other nasty viruses run rampant this time of year. That’s why it is important to do as much as you can to strengthen your immune system as well as your children's immune system. While there are a lot of herbs, teas, and supplements that you can pump your body full of, there are also some amazing recipes that are chalk full of immune boosting goodness. Chinese infused recipes seem to almost always pack the biggest punch immunity wise. It is usually because of the strong ... continue reading...
Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Moths For Good
As cooler weather approaches and the woolen garments come out, moths become quite the nuisance. These of course are not the only moths to worry about. Pantry moths are a year round pest. Getting rid of moths naturally can be a bit of a challenge. Moths are clever. Really clever. And resilient. They lay their eggs in your carpet which actually affords them quite a bit of protection. You have to get creative with how you go about trying to get rid of moths. Traditional ways to get rid of ... continue reading...
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