A Year of Natural Health & Beauty Tip #18: Take a Cold Shower

When I was in high school, I read an interview with a beautifully aged Katherine Hepburn, who claimed that her number one beauty secret was taking cold showers. It sounded nuts to me at the time, but I was young and impressionable and decided to try it. I’ve been ending my showers with a cold rinse ever since, and these days, I can hardly imagine … Continue reading A Year of Natural Health & Beauty Tip #18: Take a Cold Shower

A Year of Natural Health & Beauty Tip #17: Get Dirty to Get Happy

If you’ve ever spent a day pulling weeds or planting trees, you might be familiar with the feelings of pure joy, peace, happiness, and contentment that come over you after only a short while. And you might think it’s just because you got some fresh air and sunshine… which certainly can boost your mood! But a more surprising factor behind your gardening smile lies in … Continue reading A Year of Natural Health & Beauty Tip #17: Get Dirty to Get Happy