I was given the opportunity to attend The Imperative's launch party on Queen West the day before it officially opened. The Imperative is Canada's very first all vegan retail store, it carries almost all of your essentials from beauty products, clothing, stationary, and cheese! Along with the cosmetics they carry, you can also find Toronto's own Moov Cosmetics line of vegan nail polish. It's a great store for vegans who don't want to have to worry about animal cruelty and animal products being used in production of all of the products they carry. It is also great for those who aren't necessarily vegan, but want to learn more about it or even just to keep up with a new...
It has become all too common the amount of people who experience inflammation, from people struggling with arthritis pain to eczema. Luckily, there is some foods that you can eat, as well as avoid, and natural supplements to reduce inflammation and pain that may be associated with it. Turmeric - along with it’s antioxidant properties, turmeric is the most well-known natural anti-inflammatory remedy, and has gone through many clinical studies that prove it to be extremely beneficial to those struggling with inflammation. This can be supplemented or easily incorporated in the diet through curry or turmeric tea. Decrease/Avoid Nightshades - nightshades is a family of plants that naturally contain alkaloids (chemical compound) which is an irritant, that...
There’s thousands of supplements on the market that promote healthy hair, skin, and nails. But we all know these can get pretty pricey, especially if we have to continue buying them on a monthly basis. But did you know if we incorporate certain foods in our diets, we can promote beauty from within? Some essential foods to always incorporate into the diet are: Protein- proteins are what make up our hair skin and nails so incorporating adequate protein is a must! i.e. nuts, beans, quinoa. Antioxidant rich foods - these promote collagen production in our bodies, very important in skin elasticity, or in other words, prevents aging i.e. oranges, lemons. Sea vegetables - rich in protein, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants....
