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The sun can boost brain levels of serotonin which is the neurotransmitter directly associated with good mood. Sun induced smiles are so wonderful. The best part is this happens simply when you see sunlght. So while taking a stroll outdoors for an hour is ideal, just ten minutes of fresh sunlight and a little glimmer in your eyes will help more than you know.Today, I’d love to share some glorious, all natural, summer skin savers, many of which you may have in your cupboard. These ingredients are all from nature and may help keep you healthy in the sunshine. Treats like apricots and pomegranate with refreshing tea and aloe coolers create healing elixers that will give you that summer glow naturally.

Green Tea contains Camellia Sinesis (its plant of origin) which is rich in polyphenols. Polyphenols are compounds that demonstrate protection from uv sun damage and prevention of oxidative stress. In fact it had been proven that applying green tea to the skin reduced the number of sunburn cells! I suggest making a toner from your extra tea bags because this summer we need all the skin saving shortcuts we can find.

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Only yesterday we talked about magical Source Naturals Wellness Formula. If you are looking for a great match for health support naturally try Wellness Elderberry Liquid Extract along with it. In fact, the entire Wellness line of products is designed to support the body’s defense system when under physical stress of any kind. Featured here is Source Naturals Wellness Sambucus nigra Immune System Support Wellness Elderberry Liquid Extract and let me share that it works to heal! In fact, this medicinal extract, is a potent combination of the berries and flowers of the black elder tree (Sambucus nigra). Researchers have proven that elderberries contain bioflavonoids and anthocyanins, which all positively influence cell function in a swift way!
Whenever threats like flu season, allergies, or any kind of sneezy tizzy arises, elderberry works as a cell helper, rebuilder and soothing strengthener. It is especially great if you are recovering from a cold and need the extra support in healing fully. This liquid extract is easily added to a cup of hot tea. I’ve tried other brands and this one is at the top! Now this is for adults for kids the tincture is not based with alchohol but with a sweet syrup.

The healing properties are remarkable, see for yourself. Elderberry is known all over the world for it’s culinary treats including an elderflower ‘champagne’ from Europe, and a an elder berry soup in Scandinavia and other parts of the world. Now scientists and researchers have found that is not only protects cells it helps one restore oneself to a healthy state, full of vitality!

Arcona is a genius natural skin healing line created by a chemist and pioneer in holistic skin care “long before it became trendy, she developed skin care products and treatments that would provide Hollywood celebrities—and women and men everywhere—with an alternative to cosmetic surgery and other harsh treatments to forestall the effects of aging.”

Their products may be found online and at select spas offering facials. None contain petrochemicals, binders or fillers, chemical stabilizers, parabens, sodium lauryl sulphates, perfumes, dyes, or any caustic, toxic ingredients.All Arcona ingredients are enzymatic-based which means they include high concentrations of antioxidants, plant lipids and extracts, sea vegetables, essential oils, vitamins and minerals. Think of live food for your skin in a sense. Since everything we put on our skin is absorbed by our bodies, the richer the nutrients the healthier our skin becomes.

ARCONA has a philosophy of beauty springing from within and truly believe everyone’s skin can and should look beautiful at any age whatever their history.

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Wellness Formula is a blend of healing ingredients,

The immune system is our guardian angel if you will, it heals us with unconditional love, responds quickly to outside influences, and protects the body in microscopic, unconsciously controlled ways. When illness attacks hit, there is a way to consciously address these problems to support your natural healing system. The answer is Wellness Formula. It works very well when allergies or colds strike, and when we encounter extreme conditions and need a boost.

A key benefit of the daily wellness vitamins are increased and sustained antioxidant defense.

The maker Source Naturals provides a nice overview on how to befriend your immune system with this formula and explains the benefits of the blend: Read the rest of this entry »

Weeks back we discussed the delightful scents and overall loveliness of Lush’s deos. And how could I possibly have forgotten to post on one of my favorite shampoos! I am singing in the shower these lyrics: I o-la-la-la-la-la love luscious Lush:

“lemon-lime margarita shampoo adds shine and body to fine hair… It’s this saucy, sassy, salty shampoo! BIG combines shine-enhancing citrus juices with the beautifying, hair-buffing impact of sea salt and genuine sea water for a body-building regimen your fine hair won’t sweat over…”

Now I have friends overseas calling me for this stuff. As if they don’t already deliver everywhere on earth! I must say this is the most amazing shampoo anyone has ever tipped me on, and now, my dears, I must pass this tip along to you as it is almost too good to be true.

HAPPY EARTH DAY from AVEDA 2008 EARTH MONTH: CLEAN WATER IS LIFEAveda Seeks to Raise $2.3 Million this month for Clean Water Rights Globally. Aveda’s fundraising goal for 2008 is to raise this amount or more during the month of April for global and local organizations working to support and preserve clean water. Last year they raised well above the goal and we are hoping it happens again!Specifically the Aveda Clean Water Is Life targeted plans are:

• a project in Brazil focused  on an effort to aid in the development of sustainable water systems, medicinal gardens and natural healing education, and the prevention of illegal fishing and logging on indigenous lands.
• work in Bulgaria to train and provide resources for local farmers in to convert to organic farming.
• efforts in India for the building of sustainable water systems in nine villages, where youth will be trained in hand pump wells.
• help in South Africa to help protect local communities from high levels of uranium discharge in drinking water supply from a mine upstream.

Aveda is proud to set an example for environmental leadership and responsibility as this campaign  continues for clean water in an effort to make a sustainable positive impact on our planet through the organization. For the second year now, Aveda has joined together with Global Greengrants Fund as their global Earth Month partner. The GGF is to provide grants for community-based water projects around the world. These efforts highlight a special focus on regions where Aveda sources ingredients, Read the rest of this entry »

LUSH makes the freshest natural deodorants! They work naturally with your body. Many years ago I stopped using the conventional deodorants like Secret and Sure because of the toxic aluminum that may be linked to Alzheimer’s. Aubrey Organics has a good overview on this topic and decent product also. The toxics in most b.o. fighters are aluminum chlorohydrate or aluminum chlorohydroxide that plug underarm pores to provide so called “protection” while really it is very possible they are leading to dangerous neurological damage. Our body’s are designed to sweat through our skin, it is the largest organ we have! The skin is one of the main channels to the interior of our bodies, it works though through absorption, and the underarms are major receptive sites for absorbing chemicals. The deadly links to the synthetic deodorant industry are serious. Scientific studies are still in the works. The magic of Lush is that the products actually work naturally with sweating and amazingly activate perspiration into a lovely scented essence. This is a miracle for those of us who Read the rest of this entry »

Beauty in all forms has been a lifelong passion for me. With an appreciation for killer aesthetic combined with substance, it doesn’t matter to me if I’m looking at something vast and humbling as the ocean; the way someone’s face lights up when they smile; the solid, magnificent way in which a great tree anchors itself to the ground and stoically provides enough oxygen for two humans for a lifetime; or it could be the incredible lines of wear and character on the face of an old Tibetan woman, totally ravaged and laid bare as a proud road map of her lifetime and how she’s lived in it.

There isn’t an ideal or perfect beauty. We are all so completely and utterly different. You can have someone drop dead gorgeous who is shallow and mean and she’ll seem like the most unattractive person on the planet. Conversely, you might meet someone not so physically attractive but with a beautiful personality and radiance that can take your breath away. Beauty can’t be separated from the personality no matter how much spritzing, spraying, waxing and killing yourself on the treadmill you think will make you beautiful. Read the rest of this entry »