This is a continuation of The Best Herbal Oils for Hair, Cooking & Aromatherapy. Each article is linked back to on that post so I suggest bookmarking it. The basil is a herb from the mint family. It’s a fragrant herb with a pleasant, pungent smell and is a staple …
The tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) is a plant found in Australia. Tea tree essential oil is derived from the leaves of this tree and has a strong camphor-like smell. Tea tree essential oil is widely known for its powerful antiseptic properties. It is a highly toxic essential oil that should …
Herbs are plants used for flavouring food, in medicines, perfumes and spices. I’ve recently started getting more interested in herbs and have incorporated a wide variety of herbs in my diet this year with outstanding results. They are usually leafy green and used either fresh or dried. I prefer the fresh …
Why you should add pine nuts to your diet now was discussed in a previous article. I covered the health benefits of pine nuts and pine nuts nutrition. However, did you know oil is also derived from the seeds of the pine tree? This cold pressed oil is known as pine …
This is the continuation of the red palm oil series. You can read the previous red palm oil articles here: Cooking with Oil: Get Better Cholesterol Levels & Healthier Hair with Red Palm Oil Extra Sheen for Dry & Dull Hair with Red Palm Oil In this article, I’ll be …
Red palm oil comes from the pulp of the oil palm fruit, which grows primarily in West Africa. Red palm oil is an intensely rich color due to the high beta-carotene content. Red palm oil is similar to palm kernel oil. However, there is an important difference between the two. …
Oil pulling has been on my radar for some time but I only got round to trying it out recently. I admit the first time I heard of it, I thought it had something to do with hair. I also thought it might be related to the popular oil rinsing …
This is the first in the Cooking with Oil Series, which will look at the best types of oils to use for cooking, their benefits, and why you should add them to your diet. The benefits of olive oil for hair were discussed in two previous articles:- Softer & Shinier …
Here are 4 ways to help you eliminate soda and sweet cravings from your diet and help you build a healthier body. If you’re on a fitness journey at the moment, one of the things you want to eliminate from your diet is soda. With empty calories in different types …