http://www.familyhealthbeautyinfo.com/blog Healthy choices for face, body and well-being Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:00:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Find a scent This information comes from InStyle magazine (April 2007, ‘5 ways to improve your mood’, by Robin Powell, pp.184–186) Smells go directly into the emotional centre of the brain, bypassing rational interpretation and producing an instant emotional response. That’s why smelling the aftershave worn by your first boss might make ... http://www.familyhealthbeautyinfo.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/08/find-a-scent/   Be daring  This information comes from InStyle magazine (April 2007, ‘5 ways to improve your mood’, by Robin Powell, pp.184–186) We like novelty – something new, something different. We hate to be bored, and when our brain’s not engaged in something that takes up our attention it can fill instead with ... http://www.familyhealthbeautyinfo.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/07/be-daring/ Keep smiling This information comes from InStyle magazine (April 2007, ‘5 ways to improve your mood’, by Robin Powell, pp.184–186) We often think our physical body and our emotions are two separate, yet they are entwined and constantly interacting. We know we clench our teeth when we’re angry, hunch our shoulders ... http://www.familyhealthbeautyinfo.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/06/keep-smiling/ Count your blessings This information comes from InStyle magazine  (April 2007, ‘5 ways to improve your mood’, by Robin Powell, pp.184–186) It’s important to acknowledge the privileged life you lead. Not just when it comes to basic physical needs such as food, shelter and water – although we know that’s not ... http://www.familyhealthbeautyinfo.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/05/count-your-blessings/ Improve your mood with exercise This information comes from InStyle magazine (April 2007, ‘5 ways to improve your mood’, by Robin Powell, pp.184–186) There are plenty of reasons why you need to keep moving: Physical activity is a proven and reliable cure for negative feelings. When you exercise it immediately affects your ... http://www.familyhealthbeautyinfo.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/04/improve-your-mood-with-exercise/ Lifestyle tips for taut skin This information comes from InStyle magazine. (‘Lifestyle tips for taut skin’, by Alysia Poe and Naomi McGee) Here are some ways to tighten up your skin – and improve your health. Eat Blueberries, broccoli and pomegranates and drink green tea (organic). Don’t smoke Cigarettes decreased the skin’s ability ... http://www.familyhealthbeautyinfo.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/03/lifestyle-tips-for-taut-skin/ The power of water This information comes from www.thewellofpositivity.com and waterkoolah Did you know... Water contains no calories. Water protects your joints and organs. Lack of water is a major cause of daytime fatigue. The normal adult’s body weight is between 50 and 60% water. A 2% drop in body water can cause fuzzy short-term ... http://www.familyhealthbeautyinfo.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/02/the-power-of-water/   Make your own face/body cream This information comes from: Informed Voice, Vol 3 No 4, Summer 2006, p 68 ('Skin deep: cleanse without going broke!’) Rose and marigold cream This makes a very rich and healing cream, suitable for dry parts of the body. It makes the skin around the eyes soft and ... http://www.familyhealthbeautyinfo.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/01/make-your-own-face-body-cream/ Make your own face cleansers This information comes from: Informed Voice, Vol 3 No 4, Summer 2006, p 68 ('Skin deep: cleanse without going broke!’) It’s fun to mix up organic ingredients and then feed our skin. Here are some alternatives to store-bought face cleansers – straight from your kitchen. Instructions are ... http://www.familyhealthbeautyinfo.com/blog/index.php/2010/01/31/make-your-own-face-cleansers/ Clean your home with natural wonders, not toxins This article comes from Home Beautiful magazine [‘Seven natural wonders’, April 2009, p 64.) These days we are more aware of chemicals and toxins then ever before. Here are some tips on cleaning your home, without poisoning it. Eucalyptus oil This germ-fighter can be splashed ... http://www.familyhealthbeautyinfo.com/blog/index.php/2010/01/30/clean-your-home-with-natural-wonders-not-toxins/