Organic Spa Blog

The Natural Products Expo West

The Natural Products Expo West, held  in Anaheim, California earlier this month, is the mother of all great green trade shows. This may have been the biggest one yet, with over  3000 exhibitors spread

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Skinny Margarita Madness

I recently asked my spa therapist, “Can my forehead and my hair still be slightly intoxicated from celebrating St. Patrick’s Day?” She laughed heartily. But the answer is yes, in the form of frizzy hair and

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Delicious New Supplement, a Super-Berry Antioxidant

I realize how many, many Americans are always on the lookout for the next “miracle” herb that’s new to us but long-used in other cultures, such as the trusty acai berries or gingko biloba.

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Going Gluten-Free on a Hawaiian Holiday

I never realized how this carbohydrate-driven nutrient is in practically everything on a breakfast menu. How much gluten lurks in your favorite foods: pizza, sandwiches, muffins? Answer: Tons. Just so happens, I am traveling to

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Plan Your Valentine’s Day in Napa Valley

Napa, Calif. is a dream destination for wine lovers and foodies alike. In addition to tasting wine and eating great food, hiking and biking proliferate in the Valley. Shopping, hot air ballooning and golf

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