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Summer 2008

Hello, Dear Readers! As so many of you have noticed, I've been away for a long while.  Thanks for being so patient with me. : ) I've experienced a period of the normal trials and tribulations that can come with having kids, and I've needed to put extra time and energy into parenting these last months.  Also, I continue with studying at Holos University, under the brilliant neurosurgeon and mind/body expert Dr. Norm Shealy.  I LOVE it, and highly recommend the program to anyone interested learning about the most leading-edge wellness tools. 

Anyhow, summer is near and I couldn't be any happier!  It's these months when the sun is shining and life is fresh that seem to make all daily routines so much easier. I've thought long about what I could share with you to make your season as happy and fun as possible.  Tips, tricks, recipes, uplifting thoughts...Enjoy!

Be Beautifully Blissful All Summer, With These Simple Ideas:

We all like to swim, but chlorine and salt can wreak havoc on hair. Here's what you can do to keep your locks healthy and shiny. :

1. Wet hair with clean water before any kind of swimming. This prevents harsh chemicals or salt from being absorbed and causing damage.

2. Rinse hair again and shampoo at the end of the day.

3. Apply a "leave-in" conditioner when you will be outside for any length of time.  Just like the sun can damage our skin, it's also detrimental to beautiful hair!

4. Once a week (or more if needed) mix 1/4 cup vinegar with a quart of water and use as a final rinse. This removes all product build-up and leaves hair amazingly shiny.

5. Don't forget to deep condition! Olive oil, coconut oil, or a store bought product are all ideal. Apply to clean hair and leave on at least an hour.

Keeping these ideas in mind, you'll be sure to keep your tresses in shape, no matter the weather!

 As many of you regular readers know....I am a big fan of exfoliation, and am always trying to come up with new "concoctions".  Here's a recipe that works as well on the body as it does the face:

1/4 cup baking soda

1/4 cup soft brown sugar

3 tablespoons fine sea salt

enough apple juice to moisten

Mix together and apply to damp skin, massaging in circular motions. Rinse throughly after letting sit a minute or two. The soda, sugar and salt work to exfoliate physically, while the apple juice contains skin-enhancing properties to brighten the whole complexion. Enjoy!

Exercise: The Way to Inner and Outer Beauty!

I talk about it frequently, but it's just so important! I firmly believe we cannot be truly healthy without plenty of exercise. It gets circulation going, improves all organ function, boosts the immune system, increases energy...the list of benefits are just too long to mention.  I like to take the summer months to pick up where I might have fallen short during the busier months of the year. Try it! Your body (and looks) will thank you. : )

I'm currently waking as many mornings as possible EARLY, then doing 30 minutes of yoga. If the house is still quiet, I will include some weight training as well. If not, I try to work in an aerobic workout later in the day, whether that is a jog or playing in the yard with kids. I've found the key is to be creative. On vacation? Run (or walk) on the beach! Swim in a pool. Play basketball. HIke! Kayak. Just because you are having "fun" doesn't mean you aren't getting a workout. : ) My motto is, "If it's not FUN, don't DO IT!" : ) So, find whatever you like to do and get moving. Or try something new! You might just find a new passion!   In fact....I want to hear all about your activities this summer. I got a letter from a woman in Europe recently that said she'd taken up scuba diving at the age of 45.  Let's all try to push the limits of our comfort  zones!

xoxxxxxooooo

Wendy

Feel free to contact me at wendy@beautysoul.com. Enjoy the summer, dear friends!

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****Excerpt from previous newsletter

Summer is the time to take skin care seriously!

I get so many letters about skin care issues during these warm months.  The reason?  Our skin has a hard time adjusting to the heat, and with more outdoor activity (sweating!) breakouts easily occur.  (The warm months are also hard on hair, so we'll talk about that, too.)

The best way to keep skin healthy and blemish free all summer long?  Read on for my favorite tips:

* Cleanse skin thoroughly, but don't "overdue" it.  Using harsh products can temporarily dry skin, but then trick skin into producting more oil, thus promote breakouts. Choose a mild, natural product such as nutralift anti-aging milk. I adore this cleanser.  It's non-irritating, leaves no residue, and is chock full of amazing ANTIOXIDANTS that heal and repair skin.  This outstanding formula also gently exfoliates with all natural ingredients to encourage skin cell turnover, preventing breakouts. Perfect for all skin types.  Use once daily (in the evening) with a clean washcloth for best results. 

* Use a toner.  Now I know you longtime readers are thinking I'm being contradictory, as I've never before really recommended standard toners, instead opting for rosewater or even just a little cool mineral water. However, Nutri-lift's Oxygen Toner Plus has changed my previously made-up mind.  After cleansing with   Anti-aging Cleansing Milk, I immediately apply this toner using a cotton pad.  You can immediately feel it going to work to beautify skin...it gently removes impurities and waste, and is also mildly anti-bacterial. Absolutely a MUST for skin prone to any kind of breakouts -- I use it as a preventative measure. 

*  Consider a "do it all" product to replace regular moisturizers.  Nutra-lift's "One Step" is literally FIVE products in one.  Packed with rejuvinating leading-edge antioxidants, this incredible formula moisturizes, exfoliates, nourishes, firms and revitalizes, and even contains  SPF 15!  If you were to choose just one product to dramatically improve skin, this would be it!   

*  Don't forget...Sunscreen!  With the strong summer rays, it's more important than ever to apply a daily sun protection product.  Nutra-lift Intense day moisture fits the bill beautifully.  I apply it right after the "one step" first thing in the morning.  Many sunscreens leave skin looking white or feeling greasy -- this one actually improves my skin tone and feel so I rarely even need any make-up at all. Perfect for all-over body use, as well as all skin types.   

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