In the springtime when flowers bloom and mark a new beginning of life, cherry blossoms are one of the most popular and appreciated flowers. They are particularly popular in Washington DC, where cherry blossom trees embellish the walk-path of the Tidal Basin, showcasing their beautiful pink hues. With their peak bloom time of two to three weeks, mesmerized locals and tourists make special trips out to admire their beauty. But in addition to their allure, many people aren't aware that the cherry blossom also benefits the health.Read on for more information on cherry blossom benefits.Antioxidant and anti-inflammatoryResearchers have discovered that cherry blossom...

 The benefits of goji berries are astoundingly broad – but if you know anything at all about this “longevity” food, they are not a new discovery. Goji berries – also known to some as wolfberries – have actually been cultivated in China for over 6,000 years and play a frequent role in Chinese medicine. Others stories also say that goji berries were also consumed by Buddhist monks, who believed that those who ate the berries lived longer than those who didn’t.Today, goji berries are a popular ingredient in body and skin care and are often recommended for those who want to avoid...

 Sandalwood extract has a long history. Its use can be traced back through beauty treatments, healthy living and even spiritual rituals that took place over 4,000 years ago.The exotic scent of this extract comes from the heartwood of sandalwood, an evergreen from the Santalaceae family. The highest quality of oil comes from older, more mature trees, and is extracted through steam distillation. This woody, sweet and exotic smell often complements cosmetic and skin care formulas, and it’s often used as an essential oil for therapeutic purposes.Although this scent is pleasant and popular, this ingredient does much more than smell good....

 This week, it’s all about skin care – and what better ingredient to put on your skin than organic coconut oil?Coconut oil has been credited with improving hair and skin quality, relief of stress & illness and even improving the sign of aging – but what makes it so effective? Nearly all of these benefits are credited to the lauric acid, caprylic acid and capric acid found in coconut oil. Organic coconut oil is also full of saturated fats, vitamin E and vitamin K, which makes it a great antioxidant.So how should you use coconut oil to reap its benefits? To start,...