How to Use Clay for Skin and Hair Care (Bentonite, French Green, and Rhassoul)

October 3, 2013 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

here are a variety of cosmetic clays available on today’s market and each has some unique characteristics that make them beneficial for skin and hair care. There three clays that I will be focusing on today for skin and hair care are: Bentonite clay French Green clay Rhassoul clay These are the three clays that...

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The Key to Health Lies in the Gut (plus a SUPER special offer!)

October 2, 2013 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

It’s Time to Heal Your Gut Many of you know that I have been on a journey to reclaim my heath, as I was diagnosed with an autoimmune thyroid disease called Hashimoto’s last summer. The very first place that I started when I began to work on healing my body was my gut. I knew...

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Traditional Tuesdays: Nutritious and Delicious – 10/01/13

October 1, 2013 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Traditional Tuesday’s Nutritious and Delicious Blog Carnival is for anything involving traditional foods. Recipes, techniques, tips, discussions on the hows and whys we do what we do, kitchen organization, appliances used, fitting traditional foods into your life and schedule, anything under the banner of traditional foods is wonderful. Posts, Facebook pages or websites on the...

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Are You Concerned About Your Toxin Exposure?

September 30, 2013 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Are you concerned with the number of chemicals and toxins you and your family are exposed to every day? I know I am, especially now that I am working hard to heal my body and get my autoimmune disease under control, plus we want to start a family in the near future, so that is...

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Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend Recipe

September 26, 2013 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

I love making my own spice blends at home and this homemade pumpkin pie spice blend recipe is no different. It allows me to control the quality of the ingredients, ensures that I have no undesirable additives, and also allows me to customize the flavor to suit my tastes. I used to just purchased the...