Quick Tip 4 U - December 29, 2011

Health::

Snacks are a great way to refuel. Choose snacks from different food groups - a glass of low-fat milk and a few graham crackers, an apple or celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins, or some dry cereal. If you eat smart at other meals, cookies, chips and candy are OK for occasional snacking.

My afternoon pick me up is a chocolate graham cracker spread with peanut butter and a dab of honey.  It restores my energy.

Wealth:

Gift Cards---I once read that stores make a great deal of money through unused Gift Cards.  Keep yours all in one place and keep a separate list of the gift cards and amounts in a notebook.  

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Diet:

Avoid any food that is white.  Try it for a week or 10 days.  That includes white bread, potatoes, rice, or pasta.  It will make a huge difference in your calories count and your fat burning ability.

Beauty:

Drink lots of water. That means at least 8 glasses of water a day. Drinking water is one of the best ways to keep your skin healthy. Water helps to hydrate the skin and move waste and nutrients through the system.

Beauty Tip #2:  Just because it's winter don't skip the sun screen.  

Exercise:

Make it Fun – If you don't enjoy what you are doing, you won't stay with it.  Make it simple.

Inspiration:

The ability to convert ideas to things is the secret to outward success.
Henry Ward Beecher

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Healing Herbs and Spices

Natural Skin Care For Any Age!

Skin care products, especially anti aging skin products are a major source of income throughout the world. Billions of dollars are spent on cosmetic products, even during recessions. Go to any cosmetic counter in a department or drugstore or even in the cosmetic aisle of your supermarket, and you'll find vast displays of products to create a younger, smoother, clearer skin.

The most recent trend in creating and marketing products is the use of natural ingredients. You'll see vast marketing ads for Green Tea, antioxidants, herbs, and fruits. Ancient herbal remedies are being used, not just to improve our health but in modern products to improve our skin.

I think all of us have read about and even tried honey as a facial mask, or yogurt. Olive oil has long been used as a moisturizer. I've even heard of shortening being used as a night cream.

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Here are two skin care recipes that I recommend you try. They are quick and easy and your skin will feel and look amazing!

Try this Honey Almond Facial Scrub:

1 Tablespoon Honey

2 Tablespoons almonds

1/2 orange

1 mint leaf

Grind almonds, I use my coffee grinder. Finely chop the mint leaf and squeeze the juice from the orange. Add the honey and mix well. Use to gently scrub your face then rinse with warm water. Leftover will keep for a week in the frig.

Skin Enriching Mask

1 Tablespoon honey

1 egg yolk

1/2 teaspoon olive oil

1 tablespoon yogurt

Whisk the honey, egg yolk and yogurt thoroughly. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking briskly. Apply to skin for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse well with warm water.

I've been researching and writing articles about using natural herbs, spices and food, and was absolutely delighted to find this natural skin care book.

Back to nature is where I am in my life and I can feel and see the difference.

M. Bradley McCauley has numerous articles about natural health and healing as well as a novel, several ebooks, and CDs. Some of her most recent articles are published at http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/marymc