One of my favorite old movies is Where The Lilies Bloom. The plot goes like this: Three Appalachian children are left orphaned when their father dies. The children keep his death a secret so the family won’t be split up. They support themselves by wildcrafting. I doubt most of us live in an area as pristine as the children in the movie, so you may want to brush up on your wildcrafting strategies before you head out on your first great adventure.

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There’s something so curative about a hot bath. Add fragrant soap and candle light and you’ve got a match made in heaven. You can’t talk about bathing without mentioning Sebastian Kniepp. Kniepp literally wrote the book on bathing. It’s been in print since 1897. This week’s focus is on how to bathe away stress, strain, and fatigue.

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So I had a massage this weekend. I really abused my body during the move, so it was long overdue. The room was very nice. It even had a faux fireplace mantel. That could be a nice blog niche for someone–day spa room decor. Anywho, I picked up some tips while I was there, so what else can I do but share with you?

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Many times skin conditions are a result of diet, but your dermatologist won’t make any money by telling you that. Chronic acne, psoriasis, dry skin, and various skin rashes can all be due to eating the typical Western diet.

Even if you think you are eating a relatively healthy diet, processed foods by their nature contain more fat and preservatives (toxins) than they do in their raw state. If you want to nourish your skin, consider going raw.

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I haven’t forgotten about the guys. After all, men have skin too— I couldn’t even pronounce the ingredients in the average can of shaving cream or aftershave. Lots of toxins and unpronounceable chemicals. These recipes smell good and are easy on the face—or whatever you want to shave.

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