Many of us love our Ugg boots, slippers and their sheepskin counterparts because of their comfort function, warmth and style. What many sheepskin enthusiasts don’t know, however, is that their coveted boots are a breeding ground for bacteria, and can cause foot problems and odor.

YOUR HANDS AND NECK MAY BE GIVING AWAY YOUR AGE

Forget the smile lines and crow’s feet…the biggest spoilers in the quest to “minimize” our true age is the appearance of our hands and neck. The routine is all too familiar: every morning and evening we dutifully slather masks, serums and creams on our faces from the jaw line to the hairline, and no further. Although we’ve made this mistake for decades, we are still surprised at how much worse our hands and neck look than our face.

CINNAMON – WHAT A SWEET SPICE

We’ve all heard the message to eat more fruits and vegetables; But, many people are surprised to learn that herbs and spices are actually fruits and vegetables themselves. From the brown bark of the cinnamon tree, this familiar spice has been used for thousands of years both for the flavor it brings to our meals and also for its potential health benefits.