Dietary Detox Day 2

Yesterday I started my dietary detox. I haven’t been super strict so far — yesterday I allowed myself one coconut cookie after dinner and today I accepted the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup my stepson generously  gave me from his candy jar. But today I still had a near migraine-caliber headache that had me resigned to the couch all afternoon and evening. I’m not sure why — I don’t consume enough caffeine that I could be going through a withdrawal. My best guess is that it’s due to the Candida Detox supplement I started taking Friday night.   continue reading …

Dietary Detox Preparation

Due to some sinus problems, general sluggishness, and some other minor but increasingly irritating health issues, I have decided to go on a dietary detox. My March issue of Natural Health magazine had a timely article on “The Doable Detox,” which outlines helpful tips for before, during, and after the detox period.   continue reading …

Skincare review: Boscia

I was first introduced to Boscia when my mother-in-law, who works at Sephora, handed off a sample of the Willow Bark Breakout Treatment. It’s a lightweight gel that goes on clear — not heavy or sticky like some other acne treatments. I wasn’t familiar with the company so I looked it up and was pleasantly surprised to learn that Boscia products are preservative free and botanically based. They also rate a low 2-4 on the Skin Deep Database.   continue reading …

Guilt-free avocado-chocolate mousse

I tried out this avocado-based chocolate mousse recipe tonight when a vegan friend came over for dinner. I got the idea from The Dr. Oz Show, but his version used egg whites. After searching online for several minutes, I was starting to think I wouldn’t be able to find something that was both egg-free and soy-free. Just when I was about to give in and try a tofu-based recipe, I found this one from the Autonomie Project. It’s rich, creamy, and — with just four ingredients — totally easy to make.

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New Creative Projects

Not surprisingly, life hasn’t really slowed down very much so far this year. Though our home improvement efforts have been relegated to an occasional weekend project, I am busy as ever with new creative endeavors. A few weeks ago, I decided it was time to give kareneisenbraun.com an overhaul. I’m tired of the design and wanted something with more conventional navigation. I also wanted to shift the focus of the site more towards health and wellness, since that is currently the focus of my writing.   continue reading …