Shower Secrets

Today I wanted to share a few of my best tips for getting the most out of your showering experience.

Dry Brushing: This actually takes place PRIOR to showering. Dry-brushing is a fantastic way to stimulate lymphatic drainage. Use a brush like this one. On dry skin, use steady and solid pressure, always brushing towards your heart. Dry brushing not only physically exfoliates the skin, but also internally stimulates the lymphatic system.  The lymphatic system is comprised of spider-web like lymphatic vessels carrying a clear liquid called ‘lymph.’ Unlike the circulatory system which has the heart, the lymphatic system does not have a self-pumping mechanism.  For optimal health, we must make an effort to stimulate the lymphatic system on a daily basis.  In addition to exercising, dry brushing is one of the ways we can accomplish this.

Exfoliating Gloves: Soft skin is healthy exfoliated skin. Putting a small amount of body wash onto the gloves and then scrubbing with a gentle yet firm pressure is a great way to remove the dead skin cells which are preventing you from being your glowy self. Here is the pair that I use.

Shower Meditation: Alter your mood in the shower! As you wash and rinse, visualize any negative energies rinsing down the drain. Focus on positive thoughts and consciously let go of negativity. Do this during every shower for 15 days and watch your world improve in mysterious ways.

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Açaí Bowl Recipe

 

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As the weather gets warmer, I gravitate towards more fruit-based meals. I love starting my day off on the right track with berries. Full of fiber and antioxidants, berries are an anti-aging powerhouse.  Eating fruit is also extremely hydrating for the body. With fruit, you are getting micronutrients, fiber PLUS water. The perfect combination really.

For this dairy free, vegan acai bowl you will need:

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  • Run the acai packet under hot water to gently break apart the frozen juice.
  • Place the contents of the acai packet, frozen berries, spinach, yogurt and flax milk in blender
  • Pulse blend until smooth. Over-blending may result in too thin of consistency.


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  • Scoop blended mixture into a bowlbowl - bowl
  • Top with granola, coconut and fresh fruit
  • Enjoy!

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