Though people with problem skin may be hesitant to put oil on their face, tea tree oil is an exception to the rule. In fact, it's so highly astringent most people don't realize it's an oil at all! Plus, it really works: 5% tea tree oil is as effective at treating acne as 5% benzoyl peroxide and much better for you! Tea… read more

Everyone hates mosquitoes: their raspy buzz and itchy bites are a sure sign of Summer. However, it's possible to keep mosquitoes away and avoid the nightly scratch-fest without using chemical products like Deet and most of the others on the market that can cause skin irritation, rashes, swelling, eye irritation and eve… read more

Nobody likes to have a wart and now there is a natural cure: garlic. Warts are all in the family of the Human papilloma virus or HPV, which causes warts on the fingers, feet or genitals. Though warts will mostly dissipate on their own after a few years, the process can be greatly sped up by using a peeled garlic clov… read more

Born in 1955 and raised in Kentucky, Barbara Kingsolver went on to study biology. Determined on her path as a scientist, it was only in 1985 that she began to try her hand at writing fiction. Her first novel, The Bean Trees, was published in 1988, which she wrote while pregnant with her first daughter. Today her books … read more

Looking for a tasty alternative to creamy desserts? Here's a surprising solution that will satisfy your cravings without losing out on taste and texture. Plus, it's actually good for you! Few people know about the power of eating raw food or the possibility to make delicious creams with soaked nuts. To make a creamy de… read more