BEAUTY MYTHS

Granted there are many Beauty Myths out there and while I agree with a few things mentioned; some of the information or advice given in the following video are False and misguided. Especially the one about water not hydrating the skin and FACIALS doing nothing for the SKIN. Exfoliation does NOT equate to a professional Anti-aging Facial.

ESTHETICIAN SERVICES ARE BENEFICIAL & produce results. 
A trained-professional Aesthetician is your first line of defense for normal, problematic and aging skin. Dermatologists, who often prescribe medication and are more costly, are a last resort for more Serious skin issues such as Rosacea, severe acne, skin rashes and allergies (clients are referred to reputable dermatologist when needed). A facial should be done by a professional skincare specialist at least twice a year or as the seasons change (4 x a year); and involves more than just exfoliation. Professional treatments include laser therapy, microdermabrasion and Beneficial-Advance skincare treatments involved in facials for mature skin (anti-aging), acne-prone, dry, oily, combination and sensitive skin types—**all at a fraction of the COST of seeing a dermatologist for the same services**. You will receive consultation addressing concerns and guidance in picking a good Home skincare regimen for your skin type.

WATER DOES ‘HELP’ not only HYDRATE & FLUSH the SKIN and Body System but also the Hair. This has been scientifically PROVEN; not to mention the many random "Water Challenges" done by people who have posted before and after photos & videos of their results of drinking recommended amount of water daily for a month. The Results were impressive—Smoother hydrated skin, reduced fine lines and eye puffiness among other improvements.

Stay tuned for Follow up post with more information at a later time on more so-called myths that are actually proven to be effective…


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FRESH LEMON JUICE AND HONEY ...

A tablespoon of Honey a day keeps the doctor away... Honey has many health benefits and can be used internally or outside the body for natural hair and skincare remedies. Bee pollen has been used successfully to treat a variety of ailments including asthma, allergies, constipation, anemia, low energy, cancer, arthritis and toxic conditions. 

Lemon is also a well know and excellent source of natural Vitamin C ingredient great for your skin and body. Lemon and other citrus fruits provide health benefits including lowering your risk of anemia, cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke. ,

LEMON AND HONEY to boost immune & metabolism:

Start your day with a tablespoon of Raw Unfiltered Organic Honey a day and also add fresh juice from 1/2 Lemon to your glass of drinking water daily. This will not only boost your immune system and metabolism; it will also improve your overall health and well-being.

LEMON AND HONEY FACE MASK:

Squeeze fresh juice from 1/2  lemon  and add 2 tablespoons of honey to a non-metallic bowl. (metal will cause a chemical reaction) Mix the ingredients well.  Pull hair back away from face (Wear a head band or scarf to keep hair away from face; thus avoiding sticky mask from getting into hair.)

• Cleanse face with gentle facial cleanser and pat dry. 
• Apply mask to face in circular motion; avoid delicate eye area. 
• Leave mask on for 15-20 minutes
• Rinse with warm water
• Follow with a gentle toner
• Finish by applying a moisturizer specifically for your skin type

Note: Use a moisturizer with sunscreen of SPF15 or 25min or a moisturizing nutritive night cream, if cleansing and applying mask in the evening.

FAT FLUSH WATER

 

 

Ingredients

• 1/2 gallon water
• 6 wedges grapefruit
• 1 tangerine, sliced
• ½ cucumber, sliced
• 2 peppermint or mint leaves
• Ice

Directions

Rinse grapefruit, tangerine, cucumber and mint leaves. Slice cucumber, grapefruit, and tangerine (or peel). Combine all ingredients in a half gallon pitcher. Allow the ingredients to sit for one hour for maximum benefits. Drink throughout the day.

Stir & Enjoy!

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Thinking about a Healthy Change for a New Year?

GOOD DAY SPA & WELLNESS FOLLOWERS: Have you been thinking about changing to a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle? 

Well join the following awesome and informative blog, as your useful Guide to Great Health and Longevity. Learn the 5 principles of health to help you live a long, happy-healthier life and avoid most diseases. 

Your comments, thoughts and ideas are truly valued & appreciated. Please feel free to leave comments at the end of each post at 'Eat Well—Live Long!'

WINTER SKIN -Update from Last Facebook Post-

Our last Post advised Fans & Followers to continue...

-Moisturizing, Hydrating & Protecting skin as temperature drops. We discussed how the cold weather tends to cause dryness to the skin of the face, hands, and feet. Skin becomes more prone to flaking, cracking and even eczema (in which the skin becomes inflamed).  

In Upcoming post, I'll go over a few products that are very effective in providing and retaining moisture in winter skin, for each skin type and condition. We will also explore the best way of hydrating (in addition to water intake) and Protecting the skin with safer sunscreen products. 

Stay tuned for Posts on Natural Cleansing, Exfoliating, Toners and Masks for the Winter Season

Homemade Lip Scrub Recipes

Flaky lips are not that Attractive or Kissable. Here are some helpful Recipes to remove the dead skin layer from your lips and improve their appearance. Easy to make and sure to get those lips back to their Smooth, Soft, and Subtle-Sexy Look! Lipstick will stay on longer and go on even smoother.

Honey Lip Scrub

You will need the following:

1 teaspoon of honey

1 teaspoon of baking soda

a few drops of olive oil

Mix honey & baking soda until smooth paste is formed.

Apply the mixture on your lips and leave it on for a few minutes

Gently rub the lips to remove dead skin.Wash your lips with water and apply olive oil on your lips to moisturize them.

Sugar Lip Scrub

Mix a small amount of coarse sugar with a few drops of water.
Apply the mixture onto lips and gently rub it in. Wash with lukewarm water and apply olive oil or vaseline to moisturize them.

Salt & Sugar Lip Scrub
Mix salt, white sugar and vaseline. Apply the mixture on your lips and gently rub the mixture to remove dead skin cells. Wash your lips with water and your lips will be soft and smooth. Use 2 or 3 time a week if your lips tend to be very dry and flaky.

Homemade Brown Sugar Lip Balm

Ingredients:

1 Tsp brown sugar

1 Tsp oil (try olive, grape seed or sunflower)

1 Tsp honey
Optional: few drops of baking flavoring (like vanilla, peppermint, orange or almond extract)

This can be stored in a container and used often.

Directions:

~mix ingredients together in a small bowl with a spoon

~scoop into a small container for future use

~apply to lips with finger tips or a soft toothbrush with gentle, circular motions

~rinse and follow with a natural butter and oil based lip balm

Continue applying these Recipes to lips 2-3 times a week 
OR Daily, to keep them smooth, soft, moist and Kissable all season long!
Visit often.... more winter Skincare, Beauty, Health & Wellness tips to follow.

JOIN the FIGHT Against Breast Cancer, RAISE AWARENESS and 'FUND the CAUSE'...

With A Family History of Breast Cancer, ...It's a Monthly Ritual for me, doing Self Breast Exams at home and by my Gynecologist when I get my annual Woman Health Exam. I Encourage my dear Friends & Family—near and far to do the Same. Many Wonderful Survivors are living Proof that Early Detection HELP Save Lives.

CLICK HERE ..for more info. on Breast Cancer or INSTRUCTIONS on Breast Self-Exams

*My AUNT is a 5yr survivor now.

*Even my DAD had to battle Prostate Cancer—he won!

*My MOM had a Benign Cyst Removed from her Breast.

*Several others family members are no longer with us.

…"Today we're surviving!"

Support the Cause when you Shop *Online Stores , *Grocery Store , *Department Store , *Pharmacy or wherever. Organizations are offering Breast Cancer Support or Pink Items for Purchase which Proceeds go towards Early Screening, Access to Treatment and Research for a Cure."

**Even MEN are Diagnosed with BREAST CANCER** I had 2 MALE PATIENTS Diagnosed 11yrs ago. (Mt. Sinai Cancer Treatment Center) SHOCKED!! BREAST CANCER AFFECTS US 'ALL' ...Support this Worthy Cause and get Involved in your own health and your Family's. 

**MANY WHO DO NOT HAVE A 'FAMILY HISTORY‘ of Breast Cancer DIE from this Disease.** There are so many SURVIVORS who have **No Family History of Breast Cancer**Join the Fight, Spread Awareness & Fund the Cause! Access to Care , Affordable Treatment , Preventive Screening and Support , Research for a CURE , Better Treatment, Programs and Resources for Low Income Patients, their Family & Caregivers.

*EARLY DETECTION HELP SAVE MANY LIVES!*Encourage Friends, Lover, Family, Spouse & Neighbor  to do Breast Self-Exams monthly (preferably after their menstrual Cycle) and have their Annual Physical & WELL WOMAN EXAM.  "SPREAD THIS VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE IF YOU REALLY CARE! "The life you save may be your Mother, Daughter, Spouse, Love One or ‘YOUR OWN’.
(Over 200,000 New Breast Cancer Cases Diagnosed yearly)

Want a Healthy Head of Hair??

Want a Head Full of Healthy Hair? In addition to a Proper Hair Care Regimen; drink Plenty Water, take Biotin Supplements & eat a more nutritious diet rich in proteins: Fish, Milk, Eggs, Meat. Eat Well; Live Long! 

CUTTING BACK on RED MEAT? Then stick with the leanest cuts & eat in moderation. WORRIED ABOUT WHOLE MILK?  You can purchase USDA-Certified Organic-available at most supermarkets. Also hormone Free and antibiotic-free milk from specialty grocers or Whole Foods. Vegetable Proteins are the best source. Remember to always care for your hair INSIDE & OUT. Your Hair will thank you for it! Check Out Five Foods that Promote Healthy Hair here.

Read Natural Curly Kinky Marie's Blog:  http://naturalkinkycurlymarie.blogspot.com/2011/09/want-healthy-stronger-longer-beautiful.html

Granola Cereal Bars

On-the-go breakfast bars which also make great lunchbox fillers. Make a Healthy choice by baking your own breakfast treats. Most manufactured granola bar brands are laden with fat & other unhealthy ingredients. Especially those fatty “healthy alternatives” to Chewy Granola Bars from Kashi. Below is a Recipe for some affordable-good old Granola bars that will get you going and keep you healthy.

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups rolled oats (use steel cut oats;will stick together better)

1 cup raw sliced almonds
1 cup cashew pieces 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup raw hulled sesame seeds (optional)
 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract 
Also need – parchment paper

Directions

1. Place an oven rack in the lower-middle position and heat the oven to 250 degrees. 
2. Line a large rimmed rectangular baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 
3. Place the oats, almonds, cashews, coconut, seeds and spices in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine. 
4. Heat the butter and honey together in a small saucepan over low heat until the butter melts. 
5. Stir in sea salt and vanilla. Remove from the heat.  
6. Pour the hot liquids over the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the dry ingredients are evenly moist. 
7. Turn the granola onto the prepared pan and press firmly with a spatula to create an even layer, about 1/2 inch thick. 
8. Bake until the granola is firm to the touch and a deep golden brown, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. (The granola will become crisper as it cools.) 
9. Cool completely in the pan, then lift an edge of parchment and break the granola into pieces (if making bars) or break it up into small chunks by pounding it in a zip lock bag (if making cereal).
10. Store in plastic bags or air tight container at room temperature. The Granola will keep at the height of it's texture and flavor for 2weeks. Serve with dried or fresh fruit and milk or yogurt or eat out of hand.

makes about 3 pounds...

5 Foods that Promote healthy Hair

Include these 5 Foods in your diet for Healthy Hair. the most effective way to get a healthy head of Hair is to have a Nutritious balanced diet. The following are Foods that promote Healthy Hair!

"Fruits such as oranges, kiwis and melons contain vitamin C, which prevents hair loss and promotes re-growth," Have at least five servings of these fruit per day to stop your hair Breakage & loss.

Seafood, especially oily fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines, contains a high concentration of omega-3 fats. These are responsible for keeping the hair follicles, cells and tissues strong.

Dark green vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, beans and green peppers contain vitamins & other essential nutrients that makes your hair healthy. Vitamin-A helps in production of healthy sebum in the scalp, thus keeping hair bouncy & lustrous. Vitamin E is also an essential nutrient for maintaining healthy tissues and cells of the body."

Eggs contain vitamins B6 and B12. These nutrients produce melanin that gives hair its natural color making it shinier. Melanin protects the hair from any external damage too.

Eat 2-3 almonds every day. Almonds contain a generous amount of vitamin E, iron and magnesium which are beneficial to the hair. "Iron promotes protein retention. Since our hair is approximately 90% protein, these essential nutrients are beneficial in the process of hair growth. 

*YOUR HAIR will GROW LONGER, STRONGER and HEALTHIER* 

EAT WELL; LIVE LONG!

REMEMBER TO ADD Sunscreen to Your Plans this Summer:

... With the First Official Day of Summer Just Weeks Away, it's time to start thinking about Safer TANNING and SUN BURNS. WEAR SPF 25 or more 'DAILY'. Especially on the face, and other parts of the body exposed to Sun. This will help prevent speedy aging, reduce wrinkles, fine lines, unwanted blotches, discoloration and Other skin related problems; including Skin Cancer.

You Can SAFELY ACHIEVE and ATTRACTIVE GOLDEN SKIN TONE by Wearing SUNSCREEN While Out in the Sun & SPRAY TANNING. Pick up an AVON SKIN SO SOFT Satin Glow Absolute Glow Gel... ITEM#715-796 

by Visiting E-Rep Online Store: TAKE ADVANTAGE of the Bath & Body Sale Buy 1 Get 1 for .99Cents! 

Following Received the (EWG) Environmental Working Group’s Stamp of Approval: 

(1) Purple Prairie Botanicals, SunStuff, SPF 30 or SPF 15
(2) All Terrain, Aquasport Performance Sunscreen, SPF 30
(3) All Terrain, KidSport Performance Sunscreen, SPF 30
(4) All Terrain, TerraSport Performance Sunscreen, SPF 30
(5) Carribean Solutions, Kid Kare, SPF 25, Caribbean Solutions,
(6) Biodegradable Sunscreen, SPF 25
(7) Desert Essence, Age Reversal Mineral Sunscreen, SPF 30
(8) Episencial, Sunny Sunscreen, SPF 35
(9) Estion, Sunscreen with Zinc, SPF 38
(10) Jason Natural Cosmetics, Earth's Best:
Sunblock Mineral Based, SPF 30+

Miami 4th of July Celebration

Celebrate July Fourth in Miami, Florida on a Water Fantaseas luxury yacht. There's nothing quite like Miami's July Fourth Fireworks over the water. Independence Day celebrations all along the South Florida coast. One of the most spectacular is America’s Birthday Bash at downtown Miami’s Bayfront Park, where fireworks always light up the sky over Biscayne Bay on July 4th. Enjoy Independence Day fireworks and celebrations all the way from Fort Lauderdale to Miami to Key Biscayne with a Water Fantaseas charter yacht.

Nearby, Miami Beach, launches its annual July Fourth fireworks display at South Beach, while North Miami celebrates Independence Day on the Bay with fireworks over Biscayne Bay. If you’d like to view the Miami Beach July Fourth fireworks aboard a private yacht.

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In Fort Lauderdale, the Fourth of July always means children’s activities, concerts and fireworks at Fort Lauderdale Beach. 

Coconut Grove, one of Miami's most historic neighborhoods, celebrates July 4th with tropical flair. Beautiful Peacock Park is the location for Coconut Grove's annual celebration. The family friendly event features a live concert, food vendors and amazing fireworks display.

‎R.I.P. JACK LALANNE 1914-2011. 'Keep the Legend Alive'

*BENEFIT of JUICING: “Get Fresh Juice the way Nature Intended.” A Sure Way to Get the Recommended Daily Servings (5-9) of Fruits, Vegetables, Vitamins and Nutrients.
  

http://www.powerjuicer.com/index.php

 

• No Preservatives • No Added Sugar 

• No Artificial Coloring •No Artificial Flavoring

MORE BENEFITS of Juicing: 

• Body can quickly absorb larger amounts of nutrients from juices than from solid foods.

• Benefits the body by providing the most concentrated and readily absorbed source of health-enhancing substances contained in Raw fruits and vegetables.

• An easy way to get beneficial enzymes, which are primarily found in raw foods, into the body.

• It can increase metabolic rate from the Enzymes found in Fresh fruits and vegetables. (Enzymes play a vital role of converting food into body tissue and energy)

• Body is getting sufficient amounts of phytochemicals (substances in plants) to fight disease. (Most People don not eat sufficient amount of Fruits and Vegetables to obtain the amount of Phytochemicals to make a difference. It's easy to drink enough juice to obtain sufficient amounts of these powerful nutrients from juicing)

• Antioxidants and other immune enhancing properties are concentrated in juices; helps to accelerate recovery from illness.

• Alleviating symptoms of depression. Effects of juicing on depression are accomplished by providing a concentrated source of minerals like magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium, and folic acid. Deficiencies of these nutrients are associated with symptoms of depression.

• Anti-aging health benefits of juicing. Concentration of antioxidants in juices can help keep skin free from wrinkles and muscles well toned, by combating the damaging effects that free radicals have on skin and muscle. Slowing down the onset of age-related illnesses.

• Relatively cost effective and convenient, especially if you prepare your own juices.

• Staying healthy as a result of increasing your intake of fresh juices, you can also reduce the need for expensive medications.

• There's NO Limit to how much juicing you can do. Since there are no side effects associated with juicing, you can drink as much juice as you are able to tolerate, thereby maximizing health benefits.

• Many tasty combinations of fruits & vegetables, and the variety of juices that can be prepared likely to keep you in the habit of juicing (for the many health benefits juicing provides)

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IS IT HARMFUL TO SQUEEZE MY PIMPLES?

YES! You should never pick or squeeze any sort of acne lesion (blackheads, whiteheads, papules, pustules or cyst). When you pick or squeeze your acne lesion you force infected material deeper into the skin, causing additional inflammation and also possible scarring.

TIPS:

(1) STOP USING Your DIRTY FINGERS! 

This only spreads bacteria and the friction from your nails may potentially puncture the skin leaving a scab in place of the pimple.

(2) FOR PROPER EXTRACTION PROCESS 

use Q-Tips. Use the soft heads of the Q-Tips to apply pressure to the blemish area pushing down and up so the fluid in the pimple is extracted properly. This will make it more difficult and may cause inflammation. (YOU MAY ALSO USE Kleenex or Gauze to wrap around your fingers before you attempt the extraction)

"Once the bacteria is successfully extracted onto the Q-Tips, it makes for easy disposal." (No mess, no bacteria on your hands) 

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