Live in My Skin

Secrets for Your Smoothest Shave Ever

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If you are wanting silky legs after shaving and need to know how to prevent red bumps, here are a few quick tips to getting the smoothest results. Preparing your legs before shaving is key to getting really smooth legs.  Dry body brush really well every day and moisturize skin with KORA Organics Body Lotion and at night massage KORA Organics Luxurious Rosehip Body Oil for extra nourishment of the skin.  Daily body brushing will ensure the rough skin and dry skin build up around the hair follicles is removed and will prevent ingrown hairs, red bumps and dry rough 

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Written by Jodie,

Period pain alternatives

It’s well accepted that ‘the time of the month’ can make us woman act a little out of character and dealing with associated cramps... Read More

Written by Renee, July 18, 2011

What Age Should Children Start Body Brushing?

Starting from early teenage years is a great time to start body brushing. Even young teenagers can have skin conditions, poor circulation and dry... Read More

Written by Jodie, July 18, 2011

The Answers are inside of You, Trust Them!

I love external signs from the Universe (God, etc.- they are all the same!). It’s fun to see ‘synchronicities’ happen or subtle instances that... Read More

Written by Lianda, July 18, 2011

The Four Cornerstones of Health – Part 2

How are we feeling after last week’s focus on a positive mental attitude? As we discussed, changing your outlook and internal mental chatter takes... Read More

Written by Renee, January 24, 2011

Natural Therapies

Therapeutic Body Brushing for Children

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You wouldn’t think to body brush your child, but when they are suffering from sensory integration disorder (DSI), autism or ADHD, therapeutic body brushing is a wonderful treatment to help children with tacticle dysfunction or over-sensitivity to touch.  When a child suffers from DSI ordinary activities like stepping into a bath, wearing certain fabrics, giving hugs or eating particular foods can by torturous. The child is dry body brushed with soft plant bristles using brisk movements over the arms, legs, hands back and soles of feet and then followed by a deep joint compression massage.  It is vital that the 

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Written by Jodie,

Cultivating Faith in Birth

As we stand at the threshold of the door to the labor room and say to ourselves “I can’t do this” then already we... Read More

Written by Yolande, March 14, 2011

Dry Body Brushing Your Partner

I love to dry body brush my partner and believe me, he does too! I like to be able to do something special for... Read More

Written by Jodie, March 14, 2011

Cornerstones for the New Year!

Welcome to the New Year; by now you are settling into this mystical magical time of possibilities.  It’s an exciting time as the universal crystalline grids are expanding,... Read More

Written by Judith L, January 17, 2011

History of birthing: How Did We Get Here – The Victorian Era

The practice of midwifery had begun to decline and with it came the era of scientific exploration and the opening of the first obstetric... Read More

Written by Yolande, January 17, 2011

Got Itchy Feet? (Tinea not the Travel Bug)

Tinea is a common fungal infection found on various areas of the body. Tinea that is present on the feet is called Tinea Pedis... Read More

Written by Natalie, January 17, 2011

Welcoming Miranda and Orlando’s New Baby

The miracle that is new life has arrived at the Bloom residence. Who is he from the start and who will he unfold into?... Read More

Written by JudithSP, January 17, 2011

Simple Shortcuts for Smooth Sexy Legs

Exchanging long pants to bare legs for the holidays is one of summer’s great pleasures, but only if you feel good about how your... Read More

Written by Jodie, January 10, 2011

Blisters – To Pop Or Not To Pop?

A nice new pair of shoes, the wrong shoes on a long walk, or even a well loved pair on a hot day. The... Read More

Written by Natalie, December 20, 2010

How to Reduce the Appearance of Cellulite on our Buttocks

Reality is, there is no quick cure against cellulite and often it can be hard to get rid of once you do have it.... Read More

Written by Jodie, December 20, 2010