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I've been on a coconut oil kick since I read about it's countless benefits a few years ago.  I use it while cooking, as well as for natural beauty products and remedies.  I keep it on hand at the house at all times.  See my post on coconut oil for more details regarding this oil.  So now I've read up on red palm oil, another great option for health and beauty concerns.  See the link below from Livestrong.  I currently use rpo for cooking everything that calls for oil.  It can also be used for oil hair treatments and applied to the skin.  The down fall is that this oil is even messier than coconut oil-  it's red and has a bit of a staining effect.  But it's still worth considering based off all of it's benefits!  Try an organic version to be sure you get a true product. http://www.livestrong.com/article/198458-what-are-the-benefits-of-palm-oil-on-hair skin/ Here is a link discussing the differences between the...

Check this site out if you are searching for safe -good-for-you products.  All products are researched and carefully analyzed prior to being featured on the site.  Make-up, perfumes, nail polish, vitamins, etc.  The site is doing all of the leg work for you, simplifying your shopping experience. http://www.beautysage.com/categories/wellness

Looking for better hair days, try the LOC method-  this is my tried and loved process for getting my hair to finally work with my schedule. For liquid, I typically just use the moisture from the shower to work through my hair.  I then apply an oil (moroccan argan oil or Jamaican black castor oil), and complete my routine with some type of creamy moisturizer, usually Camille Rose or Jane Carter.  And this equals success on most days! http://www.curlynikki.com/2013/09/loc-method-hair-routine-every-curly.html

Is sugar really the leading cause of obesity and type II diabetes in America?  Read the article link from The Atlantic and see the answer. Maybe it's time for you to make the switch, and leave sugar in the past. http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/09/how-to-think-about-sugar/279742/

Making the most of what we've got, no matter what we're working with.  The items listed in the link below (written by CNN) show the simple updates you can make in your family habits.  And they're all free!  http://superhuman.ly/2013/08/25/habits-of-healthy-families/

These are a few of my favorite things!  I'm so sure that you were nervous when you saw this title!  But please don't worry, as the attached article link from Tree Hugger actually talks about the behind the scenes health benefits in chocolate, tea, and red wine.  Enjoy!! http://www.treehugger.com/natural-sciences/green-tea-chocolate-and-wine-inspire-anti-bacterial-coating.html

It's important to understand the ingredients we are putting on our skin, and the effects of daily exposure to chemicals. Look beyond the title of your favorite products that read "natural, green, eco-friendly, organic, non-toxic," and other misleasing terms.  Check out the fine print to help you identify how much your beauty products are REALLY costing you. Negative long term effects may be in the near future.... as we are exposing ourselves to hundreds of chemicals from the body lotion, face creams, hand soap, nail polish, mascara. That's before we even get into our day or leave the house. View two links below from  www.treehugger. com, showing why we need to toss those chemically based beauty brands/products.  Plus read how simple this process can really be!! http://www.treehugger.com/style/detox-your-make-up-kit-10-ways-to-avoid-harmful-cosmetic-chemicals-slideshow.html http://www.treehugger.com/organic-beauty/what-ive-learned-detoxifying-my-beauty-...