Author Archives: Alexis Rodrigo
Author Archives: Alexis Rodrigo
Cloves come from an evergreen tree called Eugenia Caryophyllata. This tree is native to Indonesia, and the dried flower buds are what we know as cloves. The oil is extracted from these buds, and also from the stems and leaves. Clove has been used as a breath freshener and toothache reliever for centuries. Its ability […]
Continue readingA good birth partner can make the difference between an empowering experience and a miserable one. So you want to learn how to be the best birth partner you can be. Here are some tips: 1. Meet the caregivers Whether the pregnant woman is being seen by an obstetrician, midwife, family doctor, or a combination […]
Continue readingThe holidays can be so stressful! They are supposed to be a time of peace and joy, family togetherness and fun – but they often turn into a flurry of cleaning, shopping, not-so-welcome relatives, and other stressful things. This holiday season, why not try to help your family unwind a bit? Then some of that […]
Continue readingWhere to buy: www.amazon.com An eco-conscious lifestyle starts at home. Composting is a great way to keep landfills to a minimum and turn food scraps into something useful again. The Bamboo Compost Pail is a product that can live happily on your kitchen counter for you to collect your discarded vegetable and fruit scraps. It […]
Continue readingHoney is an ancient beauty aid that is being rediscovered. Its moisture-rich, antimicrobial properties make it the perfect moisturizer for your skin. If you want to rediscover honey’s healing beauty recipes for yourself, here are some recipes. Before you begin, make sure you have raw, unfiltered, preferably organic honey. 1. Simple Honey Face Mask After […]
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