Since skin is considered one of the largest organs of the human body, it needs some extra care in order to remain glowing and free of blemishes or dryness. Many people choose to use moisturizers for their skin, but over time, chemically-laden ingredients can have the opposite effect—causing itchy, dry irritated skin. The best…
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Focus on not only nourishing the body but also the mind and spirit. Yes!
How to Effectively Practice Self-Love Starting Today!
Turns out most people are surprisingly clueless about how to effectively practice self-love. Though the vast majority of us can – at times – be self-aware, self-possessed or even a bit selfish, overall we seem to have no idea how to treat ourselves with a little love, care and compassion. This is a huge mistake…
Therapeutic Benefits of Mineral Baths Backed by Science
The therapeutic benefits of mineral baths have been known for millennia. You’ve probably even heard people remark how a nice long soak in the tub, comprised of exactly the right ingredients, can fix just about anything. There’s good reason as to why so many leaders of civilizations across the globe built public and private bath…
25 Practical Uses of Essential Oils
Essential oils have been used for years as a natural alternative to pharmaceuticals and common household products. Essential oils are concentrated oils that have been extracted from plants such as flowers, seeds, and bark. Revered for their superior healing properties, they are commonly used in spas and hospitals to calm patients and treat a number of…
Antioxidants 101: What They Are, What They Do and Why We Need Them
Antioxidants! Antioxidants? Antioxidants. While the vast majority of people have heard of the word “antioxidants” and perhaps have even used it in casual conversation, how many of us really understand what antioxidants are, how they work, and why they’re important in the first place? The fact is, when a scientific term enters popular culture, its…
The Best Essential Oils for Spiritual Growth & Mental and Physical Healing
Only the best essential oils come from plants and flowers through a careful distillation process. Often, these oils come with the fragrance of the plant they’re extracted from. The aroma from these oils have beneficial healing properties to soothe physical ailments, decrease mental distress, and awaken spirituality. Essential oils are full of natural compounds. The oil can penetrate…
Skincare 101: How to Get Beautiful Radiant Skin Naturally
Who wants naturally beautiful skin? I know I do… But with all the bad advice by so-called skincare experts and a slew of skincare products filled with toxic chemicals, getting natural, healthy skin can be an impossible task. To help you get the beautiful radiant skin that you always wanted, my team and I have…
How to Tell Which Skin Care Products are Safe
The current amount of contradicting information about which skin care products are safe can leave you feeling overwhelmed. So, we’ve decided to provide some clarity. As you know, skin is the body’s largest and least protected organ, which is why it’s incredibly important that we learn how to take care of it early on….
How To Care for Your Lymphatic System
Have you experienced weight gain, fatigue or headaches? Your lymphatic system may be the culprit! Known as the body’s sewage system, the lymphatic system is made up of a network of organs and tissues that naturally detoxify the body of harmful toxins and waste. The Lymphatic system arguably performs one the most important functions…
Inside Merkaela’s Stillness Playlist
Stillness – A Luxury In A Fast Paced World Be still, my beating heart. Stillness requires silence. To be still and look inward we have to shut off all distractions. It truly seems that today’s fast paced world keeps distancing us further from ourselves. It’s important on your journey to recognize that some distractions are…
