Feeling effervescent this holiday season? It could be because you’re surrounded by the bubbly, fizzy magic of this time of year: The ginger ale or Sprite you might add to the bowl of holiday punch; the champagne someone hands you when you’re ringing in the new year; the Alka-Seltzer you might need if you indulge too much on holiday snacks and treats! (more…)
We’re not entirely sure who it was who first spied a big clump of brown seaweed in the ocean and thought, “Hey, I think I’ll eat some of that” or “Wow, let’s boil this down and make some tea.” We do know, however, that sea kelp (also called just kelp) has been harvested from nutrient-rich, shallow ocean waters for thousands of years, like since the Middle Stone Age. (more…)
When it comes to all-natural remedies for soothing slumber, lavender usually gets all the accolades. (But we’re fine with that, because it really works!) Essence of Vali’s SLEEP formula contains lavender, of course, but it also includes the essential oils of three unsung heroes: marjoram, cedarwood, and ylang-ylang. (more…)
“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is”—right? Well… not always. We can explain. When you’re following a strict diet—like vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free—it’s often hard to find foods that your body will tolerate and that taste good (though it’s definitely getting easier). (more…)
If you’ve never used a skin serum before—or if you’ve been using one but didn’t really understand how it was helping—here are some important things to remember: (more…)