By: Lontier of youthfully grown Ginger is often thought of when it comes to hooking up a delicious meal, baking, drinking tea or adding an extra kick to smoothies. Whether fresh or ground, there are many medicinal properties that make ginger great for consumption. But did you know that it can also do wonderful things […]
May 9, 2015
By: Lontier of youthfully grown Winter seems to have finally made its exit, but the harsh weather may have left your skin in a less than ideal state depending on your locale. April’s holBOX (Skin Care Edition) was very timely, helping dope chicks living holistically to rejuvenate their skin and get ready for spring temperatures. […]
April 5, 2015
By: Lontier of youthfully grown The March edition of holBOX featured a healthier alternative to popular energy drinks on the market thanks to the company Sambazon. Their product Amazon Energy contains all organic and GMO-free ingredients, sustainably sourced from the Brazilian Amazon. Acai berries—the star of the show, along with acerola cherries, offer antioxidants […]
March 25, 2015
By: Lontier of youthfully grown Chia seeds were one of five items featured in the February holBOX and are a great addition to anyone’s pantry. They may prompt you to think of the clay figurine that sprouts “hair” affectionately known as the Chia Pet, and you’re on the right track—but they’re so much more […]
March 20, 2015
By: Lontier of youthfully grown One of the products featured in the February holBOX curated by Rasheeda Russell was evening primrose oil. Rasheeda shared with us how she likes to use it as an under eye treatment in conjunction with vitamin E oil. That’s just one way to use it, as evening primrose oil […]
March 12, 2015
By: Lontier of youthfully grown The Problem You may be discouraged from using all-natural deodorants—whether store-bought or homemade—because you find that they just don’t get the job done. Don’t worry…it’s a common complaint from those that are trying to avoid toxic chemicals in traditional deodorants/antiperspirants. While it’s easy to place the blame on the ingredients, […]
March 5, 2015
By: Lontier of youthfully grown As we make strides each day to live holistically, I think it’s easy to forget the role that our environment plays when it comes to our overall wellness. Keeping tabs on what we’re eating and using on our bodies stays at the forefront, while the products we use at home […]
March 3, 2015
For our February edition we had the opportunity to curate a box with Rasheed Russell aka one of holBOX’s DopeChickLivingHolistic. For some you received an opportunity to experience some of her favorite products. We also wanted to share her interview in this post!! Age: 28 Hometown: Brooklyn, NY Current City: Brooklyn, NY Instagram: @LoveRasheeda 1. What does […]
February 27, 2015
By: Lontier of youthfully grown What is Nadi Shodhana? Nadi Shodhana—also known as alternate nostril breathing—is a simple, yet effective technique commonly practiced in yoga. Nadi is a Sanskrit word for ‘channel’ or ‘flow’, while shodhana means ‘purification’. The goal of the practice is to cleanse blocked energy channels by alternating the breath through […]
February 18, 2015
By: Lontier of youthfully grown As a woman of childbearing age, I’m sure you’ve been constantly reminded to take vitamins with folic acid in order to decrease the risk of birth defects should you have children and told how important it is during pregnancy. You also may have heard the term folate and thought, “Oh, […]
May 19, 2015
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