Say goodbye to summer yeast infections and healthy vaginas Hello
Summer is prime time for yeast infectious diseases. Wet swimsuits, sweaty workouts, sweet treats (hello, ice cream season) create the perfect storm for vaginal imbalances. A healthy vagina in the summer and other places makes your days feel a little brighter and better. If you’ve ever had, you know the drill: itching, burning, strange ejection, […]
Derm shares top RX solutions for acne
Statistics don’t lie. Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans per year, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Plus, if you’ve ever dealt with acne, you know it can “pop up” in literally many different forms. As AAD explains, acne has many types […]
How to eradicate pothos cuttings
This simple tutorial shows you how to take cuttings from Pothos’ houseplants (Epipremnum aureum) and root them for new plants. There are also practical tips on how to grow African violets from cuttings. How to adopt STEM cutting/stem tip cutting Pothos is an iconic houseplant and has been enjoying revivals recently. Grow them as trailing […]
Here’s an easy way to fix that strange film to your pressed powder
The worst thing that can happen with a pressed powder is obviously dropping it and grinding it into millions of small pieces. Just thinking about it makes me feel the punch of my finely crushed intestines. But the second worst thing that can happen with a pressed powder must be when you get a funky, […]
Celebrating our differences and discerning perspectives
Living and working in Silicon Valley, I am surrounded by a vibrant pulse of diversity every day. From markets filled with food from around the world to festivals to festivals to celebrate all our cultures, it is a daily reminder of the richness of our daily experiences and how important it is to celebrate our […]
The power of food synergies: Why is overall nutrition important to educators and their communities?
As a champion of education, we know that when individual students come together together, the outcome can be strong. The same principle applies to food. It is called food synergy. This is a concept that reminds us that nutrients do not function on their own. They thrive in harmony, like a well-functioning classroom. Our energy, […]
Flowers that never disappear: How to grow straw flowers
Strawflowers are classic beauty. Florists, home gardeners and crafters are all engrossed in bright flowers that look like paper dry. Growing them in your garden is easy if you know the tricks! We know how difficult it is to choose your favorite in the plant world, but I have to say, straw flowers are one […]
I’m a squid agave sucker
June 11, 2025 Do you like squid games? I certainly do – if they are one of my favorite agaves, if accompanied by a beautifully tentacled squid agave (agave bracteosa). I look at that curved, barely “arm” and think, “That’s ink is generous!” In the central gardens of Texas here, squid agaves are fantastic and […]
Get your best summer skincare routine with these 4 game changers
As the seasons change, so does your skin needs. With summer approaching, aim to step into a warm weather skincare routine by prioritizing both internal and external approaches. In addition to applying SPF, which is an unnegotiable 365 days, I might add – here we prioritize with your wellness routine to keep breakouts at bay […]
Paulownia Tree: The Complete Life Cycle
This is really interesting: I had a Paul Wid bass guitar. The wood is very light and easy to work with. We started out with multiple Paulownia Tomentosa trees from seeds and planted them in #FoodForest. One of them is already about 20 feet tall, just two years ago! I think they have great potential […]