- They stress less
- They sprinkle brewer's yeast on their food
- They eat less
- They embrace bacteria
- They opt for herbal remedies
- They make friends a priority
- They stay Ph ballanced
- They eat garlic
- They detox regularly
- They take more naps
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Never get sick!
Thursday, May 17, 2012
New Summer Products!
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Keep that golden glow!

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Monday, January 31, 2011
Sarah Scott: 2011
Monday, September 27, 2010
Celeb report: Kate Bosworth and Patricia Neal
On a sad note, since that we're talking about celebs, I have to report that one of Hollywood's long-time sweethearts, Patricia Neal (who I consider a part of the real Hollywood of yesteryear), died in August. I was honored that I was able to be her stylist (hair and make-up) a few years back, and helped her around the Royal Park Hotel while attending a celebrity function.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Who Knew? Healthy Living Begins with your Refrigerator!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Customized gifts for your guests

Friday, September 18, 2009
Support Socially Responsible Companies!
Myrna Chandler Goldstein, the creator of "Doing Good, While Doing Business" has been a freelance writer for almost two decades. During that time, she has written thousands of articles and six books. She is currently writing two more books.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Plan a green wedding!
- There are a variety of eco-friendly wedding invitations, place cards and tha
nk-yous available. Whether your choose to have a professional create your inviations or make them yourself, there are many recycled and now "plantable" papers available. With plantable paper stock, the paper is made with embedded flowers and seeds. After the event, your guests can actually plant the invitation and it will bloom!
- How about organic wedding favors? One popular option is natural and organic skincare with customized labeling to commemorate your special day. Sarah Scott ( http://www.shopsarahscott.com/ ) offers customized solutions for their skincare products, as well as gift baskets filled with natural and organic products, perfect for gifts for bridesmaids and the mother of the bride!
- Sustainable party favors are also becoming increasingly popular. Placecards with saplings attached are a great way to encourage your guests to "go green."
- Serve guests organic foods and wines at the wedding - make it a truly memorable experience with organic alcohol.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Chemical-Free Bug Repellants

Don’t turn to chemically-laden bug repellants this summer. You can protect yourself naturally! Here are some quick tips for a happier, bug-free environment…
- Neem oil, eucalyptus oil and soybean oil have all been proven to ward off mosquitoes. You can look for natural repellants that contain these ingredients or simply use a 30% concentration of eucalyptus oil (70% cineole content) to keep mosquitoes at bay for up to two hours.
- Crushed mint, sweet basil and clover, bay leaves, and eucalyptus are all effective repellants for flies.
- Barbequing tonight’s meal? Toss some rosemary or sage on the coals to repel mosquitoes.
- Cut up garlic and place around your deck to ward off ants.
- Cockroaches hate catnip.
- Some campers swear by mixing Avon Skin-So-Soft® bath oil with rubbing alcohol (50/50 mixture) as the best solution for keeping mosquitoes away.
- Who knew planting the right types of flowers in your garden could help? Flying insects do not like the fragrance of Marigolds and will avoid the area.
Looking for more bug-relief solutions? Pick up a copy of the latest Natural Health Magazine (July/August 2009 edition). There are some great ideas in their Holistic Wellness Solutions section on Natural Healing.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Natural remedies for hair problems

Sunday, January 25, 2009
Stay flake-free with Peppermint and Tea Tree Shampoo

Friday, January 2, 2009
Stay natural and keep clear of artifically-scented lotions!

Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Mind, Body and Spirits is the place to be!
Mind, Body and Spirits is a totally new concept to hit the area. There are two distinct sections to the restaurant -- a 90-seat dining room on the first floor, and a Higher Ground Lounge on the second floor that seats 50. Each floor has its own menu, hours and atmosphere. In addition, there is a seasonal 45-seat second-floor outdoor deck. Upstairs offers a great view of downtown Rochester, and features lounge seating with specialty drinks, appetizers and desserts. The downstairs features a more traditional dining area with its own specialty menu. The dining room is decorated with artwork from local artists. On my first trip to Mind, Body and Spirits, I was able to experience appetizers in the Higher Ground Lounge -- be sure to try the dates wrapped in bacon and bleu cheese. Even though we were totally stuffed, we still had to try some things from the menu downstairs in the dining room. You'll absolutely love the Third Street Potato fries, and the shrimp soup I had was fantastic!

Right: Owner Mike Plesz stands in front of Mind Body and Spirits in downtown Rochester. (Photo courtesy of Laurie Puscas, the Oakland Press)
The 5600 sq. ft. restaurant boasts some of the latest and greatest eco-concious innovations. The entire building is geothermal heated and cooled and banks of solar panels on the roof generate electricity and hot water for the building. A newly constructed greenhouse grows herbs for the kitchen, and is partially heated by heat retaining columns of water. Even the building materials used in construction are eco-friendly, such as the floors, which are constructed of bamboo and cork, both renewable resources. The furniture in the restaurant is made of recycled materials and even the padding in the seats consists of foam manufactured from corn.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Recycling your old cosmetics

- If the makeup is in good condition and is still useable, see if a friend or coworker might want it. You may also want to consider donating it to a woman's shelter or organization in your area that does career counseling for women to help them get back on their feet.
- Put together a makeup bag for your daughter or granddaughter - it'll be perfect for when they want to play dress-up!
- Reuse makeup for art projects. Eye pencils make great art pencils! Eye shadow and other powers can be used with rubber stamps for crafting. If you have friends who are artists, they may be interested in your old makeup for their own projects!
- Your husband or handyman may be able to use certain pieces of makeup, like eyeliner pencils for construction projects, like marking drywall or lumber.
- See if your local drugstore accepts old makeup for recycling.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Organic makeup that is good for your skin...and lasts!



Thursday, October 9, 2008
Simple foods to include in a heart healthy kitchen

Sunday, September 28, 2008
Green Manufacturing

Tuesday, September 23, 2008
What my clients are talking about


Thursday, September 18, 2008
Organic Lotion for Baby

Monday, September 1, 2008
Beautiful Nails

SunCoat (http://www.suncoatproducts.com/) has a Natural Nail Polish Remover that is made from farm crops and contains no petroleum ingredients. Imagine...no fumes, no chemcials, no problems! The non-toxic formula is also non-carcinogenic and is biodegradable. It works on both water-based nail polish and conventional, "normal" polishes. Get rid of your acetone-based polish removers -- and your acetate based removers (a.k.a. acetone-free remover)!
While we're on the subject of nailcare, here's a quick tip - to stop the top of the nail polish bottle from sticking...dip a small paintbrush in nail polish remover and use it to clean off the rim of the bottle. This will help prevent the top from sticking next time you use it. It's the enamel left on the rim of the bottle that bonds the top to the top, making the top always so hard to get off. Oh, and forget using a cotton ball to do this -- the cotton fibers will stick to the enamel, no matter how hard you try to be careful.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Natural Reading

Sunday, August 24, 2008
What are you favorite "green" things?
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Please post your favorite "green" products and tell us why you love them!
Friday, August 1, 2008
Healthy Skin/Healthy Body

Eat young - Dr. Nicholas Perricone, adjunct professor of medicine at Michigan State University says, "people who eat more fresh fruits, vegetables and protein-rich fish, tend to have fewer wrinkles."
From A to Z - choose beauty products that have vitamins A, C and E, and also ingredients that have free-radical-fighting antioxidants like green tea, alpha-lipoic acid and grapeseed extract.
Get to bed - Dr. Andrew Weil, director of the Program of Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona says that many factors effect skin's aging, including "....how we handle stress, [and] how we rest or sleep...." Use an overnight eye or facial cream at night to help repair daytime damage while you sleep. If you don't have enough repairative sleep, you are not allowing your skin enough time to rehydrate and heal itself.
Be smart about the sun - Dr. Lisa Donofrio, an associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine says, "With too much skin exposure, blood vessels in the skin grow, and the stimulation from UV light causes enzymes in collagen and elastin to break down. Sunburns set up an inflammatory response that breaks down proteins in the skin, accelerating the loss of collagen and elastin, which can cause the skin to wrinkle."
Sunday, July 27, 2008
You lotion-up before tanning, but how about after catching those rays?

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