A diet inclusive of probiotics (live microorganisms beneficial to the host) is a great way to maintain overall good health, as they are said to improve digestion, strengthen the immune system, and help detoxify the kidneys and liver. One of the most common probiotic foods is live culture yoghurt, of which I love the flavor, [...]
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BESTIAL BEAUTY. Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2010
Chic. Elegant. Decadent. Infused with sophisticated splashes of color, Yves Saint Laurent’s Spring 2010 makeup collection is inspired by the contrasting moods of Paris, and includes an array of soft colors classically applied à la Catherine Deneuve. Sultry Sheen at YSL Beauty Spring 2010 So adorably cool AND functional, the Y-Mail Complexion Palettes (inspired by [...]
BESTIAL BEAUTY. Natural Cold and Flu Remedies
As we head into winter, the following, yet commonly overlooked, natural remedies and precautions will help alleviate your cold and flu symptoms. 1. HONEY. Honey is a natural cough suppressant. Mix with hot water and lemon or eat a teaspoonful to soothe an aching cough. 2. HOT SOUP. Any hot brothy-type soup will relieve congested [...]
BESTIAL BEAUTY. Sumbody to Love
Sumbody, based out of Sebastopol, CA, is one of my favorite spas and manufacturers of eco-friendly beauty products. Founder and CEO, Deborah Burnes, started the company in 2001 in response to the need for natural and ethically made skin care products. Burnes recently wrote, Look Great, Live Green, a highly informative and tremendously helpful book [...]
BESTIAL BEAUTY. Spice of Life: Himalayan Salt
As someone consciously trying to live a healthier lifestyle, I’ve recently switched my table and cooking salt from iodized/sea salt/kosher salt to Himalayan salt. Himalayan salt is a type of pinkish rock salt mined in Pakistan that contains 84 minerals and trace elements naturally occurring in the body, which help restore the body’s alkaline and [...]
BESTIAL BEAUTY. The Pretty Boy’s Guide to Good Looking Skin
I had been contemplating what I would write about for my first BESTIAL BEAUTY post when I randomly received the following e-mail from a friend: STATS: Age: 32 Sex: Male Location: San Francisco Q: I feel like I’m starting to look old. The skin on my cheeks is looking saggy and I look so [...]
