Guide - October '08

Let’s be more, not less of who we really are and in these uncertain times let’s do what we can to feel good about ourselves.

So this month, as we embrace change on so many levels let’s start at the very beginning……..it’s a very good place to start.

Unless you are a fast food junkie and you need a total diet intervention, focus more on adding good things then taking away ‘bad’ you will soon start making choices that support you. Take a probiotic before meals - it will help with the bloating that so many of us suffer from. 

If you don’t eat a proper breakfast start now.  If you don’t nourish your body it will take the nutrients it needs from your hair, skin and nails. Start with hot water and lemon to awaken and detoxify the system. The morning, on an empty stomach, is a great time for fruit, either juiced or whole.  Follow with eggs on toast or oatmeal, add raisins or some antioxidant rich Goji berries www.naturallygoji.co.uk to sweeten.

Take your vitamins, I think of them as anti-aging insurance. Yes it would be fantastic if we lived on Organic Kale, blueberries and Alaskan salmon in a clean stress-free environment, but most of us don’t so take a good multi and antioxidant. Omega 3 is wonderful, it nourishes and adds moisture to your body but higher doses may also help burn fat - I recommend www.nvperriconemd.com

Dry brush your skin every morning before you shower - start from your feet and use upward strokes towards your heart. If you can stand the shock finish with a cold rinse. It’s the cheapest way to firm your skin that I know.

Exfoliation is essential - it is the basis of all other treatments but on its own it will make your skin glow. At home use the Ren Salt Scrub www.renskincare.com or for a real treat and in keeping with this seasons obsession with all things black try Diamond Magnetic from Natura Bissē. This revolutionary formula includes micronized iron and diamond dust delivering high performance and seriously high end pampering.

Try and focus on the good bits (we all have them) and less on the bad because we all have those too. Think in terms of shape rather than size.

Strengthening and weight bearing exercises will give you definition and refine your silhouette. An intensive Power Plate course will yield results in a very short period of time with the added bonus of attacking stubborn cellulite, improving bone density and lowering stress levels. If you are in central London visit www.corelondon.com. If you hate machines, try Pilates or Yoga. 

Add a little cardiovascular exercise. I love rebounding on a mini trampoline for 30 minutes twice a week www.jump4health.com it’s fun and effective, but do whatever makes your heart beat and spirit soar.

So those are some of the basics because we become what we do, feel and think everyday.

Comments

[Rose]

Love this - practical, easy, gorgeous!

[Becky]

Fantastic site - a great guide. Just what I need and I'm rushing out right now to get the Phenomen'Eyes mascara.

[Jane]

Excellent... I've been looking for a place to take a Health Assessment and the Organic Pharmacy sounds like the perfect place!
Thanks G2G!

[judy]

What a gorgeous site! So refreshing to read encouraging words about making the most of who you are and how you look without trying to persuade you to turn yourself into someone else. Thank you Gorgeous, I'm looking forward to the next update!
Judy

[D]

Well it's about time.