Summer Sensations

With warmer weather quickly approaching, it's a fine time to update your look and get ready for the sunshine. I have listed simple sugestions that can give you a little beauty therapy.

Kiss My Tresses- Go lighter and brighter. I add a little color to my hair naturally by putting cranberry juice on it. It's gives my hair hints of light browns and red.
Here's a link that gives you additional tips on coloring your hair naturally.
http://www.greenecoservices.com/homemade-hair-dyes/

Go for the Gold- Get a natural glow, sunkissed cheeks and an all-over glow by using a bronzer. Add a cream or powdered bronzer to your face where the sun would naturally hit. Also, consider a self-tanner to get even glowing skin tone. You can use for a few days, and quickly see a noticable difference in your complexion. I have used Jergens Natural Glow body lotion for the past four summers and absolutely love it. Look like you were hanging at the beach all day. If you want to pass on the tanning lotion, try Caress Evenly Gorgeous exfoliating body wash. This product also makes the body glow, plus it's smells like brown sugar. Everything mentioned will help make the skin look healthier as well as conceals skin scars and vericose veins.

Heavenly Hair- Hot weather is a great time to practice simplicity. Consider putting the hair up in a cute bun or a disheveled ponytail with a headband or clips. Throw on a printed head scarf or a fun hat. Thinking about ditching the relaxer/chemicals and saying hello to your natural locks? The summer would be an ideal time to do it. It's difficult wearing straight hair in the heat, particularly if you are big on swimming or excercising outdoors. If you are searching for a great product for natural hair, try Shea Moisture. I use the Organic Thick and Curly Hair collection. The products are completely natural and they work!
http://www.sheamoisture.com/

Color Collabo - Coral is a beautiful punchy color and works on basically anyone. It's perfect on the nails, or try it in a lipstick. My favorite lip color right now!
Other color suggestsions; green and gray nail polish are both fresh and cool to wear this summer.

Scent-sations- Summer days should be simple and effortless. I find this true even in the perfumes you wear - simple and understated.
Check these out! Marc Jacob's Ginger Splash or Daisey, DKNY Pure, Kenzo Flower, Prada Infusion d', Michael Kors' Island, and Cartier De Lune.

Let me know your favorite summer must- haves! Comment here, Facebook, or Twitter!

Introducing the Kiwi

So, the kiwi originated in China, but is now grown in the US, in addition to a few select countries. Here in America, the kiwi is pretty easy to find, and also reasonable in price. Believe it or not, this sweet fruit is jammed pack with vitamin C - even more than that of an orange! Also contains vitamin E, low in fat, and no cholesterol The two main claims floating around about the kiwi: 1. It's a natural energy booster! 2. It can effectively reduce asthma symptoms, and respiratory problems in general. It reduces heart problems and increases lung function. It has been suggested that a child suffering with asthma conditions can eat one to five kiwis weekly to reduce symptoms. I have personally embraced the kiwi because of the taste, plus it's a convenient snack. But, now my love for the kiwi has been placed on a higher level. Okay, that's a little extreme! But seriously, it's a fruit to consider trying, and if possible, introduc...

Self Care- Make it a Habit

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Zinc

Boost your immune system, and start repairing your body internally with zinc. My (functional medicine) doctor recommended that I incorporate zinc into my diet, by taking a daily supplement, but preferably considering zinc in my food choices. It was explained that zinc could assist with reversing some of the internal damage of my stomach. For most of my life, I've been consuming gluten, probably daily, never realizing that it was wreaking havoc on my intestines. In the beginning, I mainly suffered from constipation. As I got older, bloating and stomach discomfort became a daily thing, along with the constipation. My stomach issues became my life, and began controlling my life, and even my wardrobe. Yes, my scarf collection, and flowy tops expanded. Keeping a scarf on hand daily, in case I needed a cover up for my distended belly. Then came the hiatal hernia and belching, after almost every meal, and I'd sometimes e...

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