Lemongrass is a slender-leafed, tropical grass with a fresh, citrus scent. It has been cultivated and distilled since the1880s, starting in Kevala, India. Lemongrass essential oil is extracted through steam distillation of dried lemongrass. Lemongrass is known by the scientific names Cymbopogon Citratus or Andropogon Citratus. As the name implies, lemongrass smells like lemons, but [...]
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Referring to Coconut oil as a super food almost feels misleading. Although coconut oil is reported to have health benefits when consumed as food (although studies are limited) it is also nourishing as a moisturizer and skincare product. Benefits of coconut oil: Supports your immune system – Studies have shown that intake of coconut oil [...]
Resolution: a decision or determination (from Dictionary.com) The New Year is usually a time for resolutions. Eat healthier, meditate, exercise more, etc. Personally, I prefer to review my goals each year, determine which I am still committed to and revise them, rather than creating a list of resolutions. Goal: the result or achievement toward which effort [...]
Since I am not a yoga instructor I keep an eye out for yoga resources from certified yoga teachers and fitness professionals. Below is a list of yoga poses that can be used to for hip opening and easing low back pain. This list was originally posted (here) on Shape.com by yoga instructor Heidi Kristoffer. [...]
