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SPRING FULL MOON CELEBARATION

Spring Full Moon

Written by Lisa Hampton,
MS-Founder, Mindful Fitness

Blossom in epic expression! Spring is a time of celebration as we emerge from the darkness and into the light. A full moon rises and we draw upon its energies to release what no longer serves our highest potential and focus on the new and vibrant within us. It’s the perfect time to ‘spring clean’ your self-care program including nutrition, exercise, relaxation and spiritual practices. As we shine with possibilities, we embrace the changes of this inspiring season.
10 Mindful Ways to Enjoy Spring Continue reading →

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BACK PAIN DURING PREGNANCY

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Lower back and pelvic pain is common during pregnancy and can set the stage for chronic pain later in life. A simple technique – pressure needles held in place by tape at acupuncture points in their ears – worked to control back pain in women during a two week study in Connecticut.

After the first week, 37 percent of women who received the treatment were pain free. Among all the women who received the acupuncture treatment, 81 percent reported a 30 percent or greater lessening of pain. Continue reading →

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SPRING RENEWAL

SPRING RENEWAL
Written by Lisa Hampton, MS-Founder, Mindful Fitness

Spring can never come too early! Time to de-clutter on all levels – mentally, physically and emotionally. Spring is the season we celebrate the return to longer days of sunshine and warmth. As we enjoy the birds singing and flowers blooming, we become aware of nature’s rhythms and take note to create balance within our own lives. It might be a good time to “spring-clean” your self-care program, including nutrition, exercise, relaxation and spiritual practices. Continue reading →

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QI BAI GAO – brighten the skin facial wash

This facial wash can be used for regular skin care, especially for age/dark spots, facial discolorations, brightening the skin, and dry skin conditions.

Clean the below herbs, then grind them together into a fine powder. Mix the powder with egg white to form a thick paste and make into small balls. Sun dry the herbal ball.

Usage: After washing the face, take a small ball and dissolve it in a small container of warm water and apply to entire face and neck. Leave for few minutes then remove with damp towel and wash with cool water. Apply moisturizer. Use 2 to 3 times a week.

Ingredients:
1 gram of each herb
• Bai Zhi/ Angelica Dahurica root
• Bai lian/Ampelopsis japonica root
• Bai zhu/Atractylodes macrocephalae
• Bai fu zi/Typhonium Tuber
• Bai fu ling /Poria cocos fungus
• Bai ji/Tribulus terrestris fruit

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FACIAL EXERCISES PART TWO

PART TWO
In three easy facial exercises feel & look better by 
increasing the circulation and relaxation 
of the facial muscles, while restoring the 
skin suppleness and elasticity of the face.

STEP 4 – PUFFINESS UNDER EYES
Use index finger of each hand and make small circular movements working from inside corner of the eye to the outer corner of eye.

STEP 5 – CROW FEET
Place index and middle finger at the end of the outer corners of the eyes. Gently massage with circular motions out and upwards towards the hairline.

STEP 6 – DOUBLE CHIN & JAW
Place the the index and middle finger of one hand under the chin. Place the opposite hand along the jaw-line and gently slide it toward to the ear.

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ANTI-AGING SUPPLEMENT FORMULA

ANTI-AGING SUPPLEMENT FORMULA – to be divided between Breakfast and Lunch

Alpha Lipoic Acid – super antioxidant works to fight free-radical damage inside and outside the body. It is 400 times stronger than vitamin C & E and raises the levels of these two vitamins in the body.
Benefits: Able to reach and protect both water and lipid portions of skin with potent antioxidant benefits. Skin develops a healthy youthful glowing appearance when treated with ALA.
Dosage: 200 mg daily Continue reading →