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Weight loss and natural living, why is losing weight so hard for some people to lose weight when the act of losing weight is simply by my standards, "remaining in caloric deficit for the duration of time until a healthy weight is achieved."  I delve deep into the core issue that holds people from losing weight, then I discredit the 3 biggest fallacies about weight loss, and I give my advice for using the biggest weapon in your arsenal that you probably aren't using for the goal of weight loss.  My advice on weight loss is worth listening to because...

  Rosewater is one of the oldest cosmetics and ironically one of the most effective.  It’s packed with anti-aging, skin-cell renewing, complexion brightening, antibacterial, and ph-balancing powers.  It gently resurfaces and renews your skin to diminish wrinkles and premature aging and creates a soft, luminous, radiant complexion. Rosewater is one of the few cosmetics that a person can use from adolescence to maturity, because it fights both acne and wrinkles.  The gentle anti-bacterial properties of rosewater discourage acne and ingrown hairs, making it the ideal aftershave tonic. Apply immediately after cleansing by pouring into a spray bottle and misting your face or with...

Learn about how natural anti-aging skincare and lifestyle optimization can dramatically improve your looks. Plant-based anti-aging skincare and a natural anti-aging lifestyle are the viable alternative to expensive and harmful procedures and treatments that have become the norm in many communities.  Here are my tips for natural skincare treatments, lifestyle changes, and a couple simple quick fixes that will show a dramatic improvement in your looks.

The Mojave desert in the autumn afternoon, a bright ray of light pierces through clouds over the mountains and shines on a stand of joshua trees.

  Pipes Canyon in the Mojave Desert, nestled in the desert mountains north of Palm Springs is a unique treasure of the high desert.  It's off the beaten path of the route to Joshua Tree, and remains a secluded outpost of horse ranches, cabins, volcanic mesas, rugged boulder outcroppings, and feels a world away from the Coachella Valley which is only about a half an hour down the road.  We were lucky enough to stay in the Black Lava Lodge, a recently built cabin in Pipes Canyon sitting at the base of the Black Lava Butte, which is a part of...