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Toxins!

Yes, those nasty harmful substances that are harmful to our health and a lot of these toxins enter through our skin.

Skin absorption is the transport of chemicals from the outer surface of the skin to both the skin and circulation, it can be from the environment, cosmetics, chemicals, cleaning products, food and skin products, poor lifestyle and illness.

Toxins are also produced in the body due to poor gut health. The food particles are not digested well enough to be absorbed across the gut wall pass down the alimentary canal where they rot, forming chemicals that irritate the mucosal lining of the G.I. tract.

Our bodies help filter toxins by its design but can get overloaded so it’s good to aid the detox process.

Drinking water, exercising as well as a good night’s sleep will help rid the body of toxins.

Adding dry skin brushing to your daily routine with boost your body’s ability to filter out these harmful toxins.

What is dry skin brushing?

Dry skin brushing is gently brushing the skin with a natural bristle brush. Using firm but gentle movements towards the heart. It exfoliates, stimulates, cleanses and tones.

There are many on the market, with or without handles for you to choose from. I have used Elemis, Body shop, Botanics.

Use your brush 1 to 2 times per week before your bath or shower, make sure your skin is dry skin, use with firm, long flowing movements starting at the feet, working your way up the body, always move towards your heart.

Use a lovely natural hydrating wash and nourishing moisturiser or oil afterwards and massage in the direction of the heart, using long gentle but firm movements. I don’t use loofahs or abrasive scrubs because loofahs are a perfect environment for bacteria to thrive! And the harsh scrubs can cause damage to the skin by causing micro-tears on the surface.

Clean your brush every week with mild shampoo and never brush over raised bumps, moles, warts or broken skin.

Why use a body brush?

As we get older, our bodies don’t shed the layers of dead skin cells fast enough so it’s a great way to exfoliate!

Regular exfoliation prepares you skin to absorb key ingredients by improving circulation, helping to support a healthy metabolism, whilst eliminating dead skin cells to help aid the body’s natural detoxification process.

It can help improve the look of cellulite, (Cellulite is a compose of toxic fat which builds below the skin giving you that dimpled effect) prevent ingrown hairs and improve skins texture so your skin is smoother and more even toned.

It can also help with hormonal imbalance!

The body’s lymphatic system is a large circulatory system that helps carry away fluid and waste proteins Aswell as move hormones through the body, so stimulating the lymphatic system through dry brushing helps get those hormones to where they should be as they influence nearly every cell and organ function in the body.

Aiding the Lymphatic system can help many menopausal symptoms including water retention, mood swings, insomnia and fatigue.

So, pick up that brush and get going, it will be worth it as part of your menopausal self-care. Your skin will feel soft and clean and totally refreshed.

Happy Glowing

Sending blessings

Helena

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Elemis detox brush and BOTANICS are the brushes I have used.

Menopausal fatigue is when you are feeling exhausted during the Menopause due to the body’s transition. The hormonal changes and your estrogen levels dropping. It can really affect your quality of life.

You feel tired all the time and have no energy or motivation. You can feel depressed and very alone.

Some women find it hard to carry out the normal day to day tasks, I personally felt I had been hit by a truck most days, my muscles felt heavy, and I felt totally drained. I got up tired and stayed that way only surviving on coffee, pain killers and wine!

You have a general feeling of weariness, your mood changes and sometimes you don’t know why, you feel irritated, and worn out and full of ressentiment or even rage.

There is good news though. It’s about looking after yourself, your overall health. You can’t get away with what you did when you were in your 20s,30s.

Making yourself a priority is key and doing what is right for you.

Making time to exercise is so important, I know, you think you are too tired or too sore!

But it helps with a lot of menopausal symptoms. I know if can be hard to motivate yourself especially when you feel like crap, so you need to find something that you will enjoy and get a friend involved. Having a good support network is vital, taking part in a charity fund raiser is a great way, not only are you helping others, you a boosting your mood, confidence and having fun.

I try to make sure I get 12000 to 15000 steps a day.

Getting a good night sleep is essential but sometimes that’s easier said than done.

Lack of sleep can really affect your health, recent research has linked sleep deprivation with high blood pressure, strokes, Alzheimer’s and diabetes.

Setting up an evening routine has been a life saver for me, about an hour before bed, I take time to meditate and journal, I switch off my notifications on my phone and go to bed around the same time every night.

I like to listen to Jason Stephenson guided sleep meditation most nights. Having a warm bath or shower helps get you feeling cosy, unless a hot flush is happening, then it’s a cool one. I spend some time on my skin care routine using my rose quartz roller to help me relax and feel good.

It is important to take time for yourself to relax, you are going through a lot, and you are entitled to pamper yourself and feel good. When you do you take the time, you will feel more energic and less stressed.

Make sure you are getting enough Omega 3, potassium, magnesium and vitamin B, D.I also take a natural sleep aid containing saffron, vitamin B-complex from buckwheat, magnesium from seawater, iodine, and vitamin C from acerola. 

It’s designed to relieve stress, improve mood and increase feelings of well-being. It supports a healthy functioning nervous system and brain, contributing to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

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Cutting down on caffeine, alcohol and eating the right foods will help, if you smoke, now’s the time to give it up. Its best to eat the rainbow, brightly coloured fruit and vegetables packed full of Phytonutrients which will support our body’s oxidant defence system.

Try to limit sweets and chocolates. Not eating after 7pm and before 10 am,Eating smaller potions throughout the day. I take a protein with gut health care and an Omega 3 supplement every day and feel so much better for it. I leave you the links.

We just don’t want to survive we want to thrive.

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One of the most important things you can do to help is look after your gut stimulate the growth of good bacteria throughout the colon. There are over 100 trillion bacteria in the human colon and while some are good for our health, others are less desirable.

The good bacteria use dietary fibres as their fuel, enabling them to outgrow and displace the less wanted bacteria. The good bacteria contribute to many important bodily functions, such as educating our immune system. A healthy gut is essential for a healthy body.

Good gut health is linked

• A strong immune system
• Healthy heart
• Brain health
• Improved mood
• Healthy sleep
• Effective digestion
• Potential prevention of autoimmune disease

Fiber also contributes to a feeling of fullness in the stomach (which can help with appetite control), but at the same time they reduce bloating. There may be a short period of adjustment while the fibres begin to improve the bacterial population, but this is a minor and passing step on the way to
better situation.

Let’s thrive beauties, because there is still a long way to go so, we must make it the best time in our life. What is your story?

I would love to hear from you. Please drop them in the comments or join our private Facebook group to share your story, ask questions or share your tips.

Happy Glowing.

Sending you love & Blessings

Helena

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ITS NOT ABOUT BEING SELFISH, ITS ABOUT SELF-CARE

Over the past few years, we have a lot to deal with and not only have we had to cope with everyday stress and hustle. We had to change the way we live our lives. Covid and its knock-on effects have given us plenty of reasons to feel anxious, stressed, and depressed.

So that is why self-care is never been more important for everyone.

But when you throw menopause into the mix, it can be a very scary unbalanced time.

So Menopausal beauties, it’s time to take self-care seriously and schedule it into your day and help your family schedule theirs too.

The benefits of taking time out to focus on self-awareness, listening to your body, and taking the time to nourish it properly with the right foods and supplements. Because let’s face it, eating healthy isn’t make easy, is it?

Walk into any supermarket and see the amount of sugar and processed foods that are on offer. So adding high-quality supplements helps get you what you need.

Making sure you add self-care steps into your routine is not only vital for your mental health, but research suggests that the more we practice self-care activities, the more it boosts our confidence, and helps us be more creative, and productive.

We feel more joyful, and we can make better decisions, and communicate more effectively so our relationship flourishes.

Let’s start to enjoy the Glow steps to self-care

Try to wake up at the same time every day instead of hitting the snooze button so your body can learn to prepare for waking up at that time.

You will feel less tired over the day, and it will be a good step out of lying to yourself.

Burning something soothing like lavender essential oil, burn a candle with your favourite small, or spray a scent that reminds you of a wonderful time.

Scientists have found that the olfactory sense is the only one with a direct link to the limbic system, the area of the brain that plays a major role in emotional regulation, memory, and behaviour.

Start a side hustle or start a hobby. Doing something you love will It reduces stress, and it is said to even activate genes that increase immunity and decrease inflammation in the body.

So, it is one of the best self-care glow steps you can do so get your thinking cap on.
What do you love to do?
What did you love to do as a child?

Write your answers in your journal, if you don’t have one, start because the benefits are unbelievable.

When I first started, I used to stare at a blank page for ages, not knowing what to write. Then, I was given some good advice.
Write a love letter to yourself…

You might think what! But having self-confidence is a crucial ingredient for happiness.

Answer me this? When was the last time you gave yourself a well done, it looked in a mirror and you liked what you saw.

I know it sounds daft, but bare with me and you just might see that instead of judging ourselves all the time and picking faults. A better way is to praise ourselves and be proud of who we are and what we have accomplished.

If you still find it hard, try to think about what your bestie would say about you.

A face mask is just as beneficial for your well-being as it is for your skin because it serves as a time to take a break and treat yourself.

Try my favourite AMAZE it is a highly potent mix of active ingredients comprised of plant stem cells from Swiss snow algae and edelweiss, an anti-wrinkle peptide complex, and a unique combination of minerals, vitamins and natural oils.

Giving you a long-lasting smooth, hydrated plump skin. It has a Botox-like effect, corrects fine lines and wrinkles for comfort, whilst boosting your skin elasticity – the skin is plumped and intensively hydrated. Well worth a try.

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Make it a habit to do a weekly home spa facial. lay on your bed and meditate, listen to an uplifting podcast or run yourself a bubble bath.

Practice gratitude every day, noting down a few things you’re grateful for in your journal, or have a gratitude jar, write what you are grateful for on a post-it note and pop it in the jar.

At the end of the month, sit down with your coffee and read through them.

Keep it simple by beginning your day by thinking about 3 things you appreciate.

Have a massage, it doesn’t just feel good at the moment. Whether it’s from your partner, a tool, or a professional, massages have been shown to relieve pain and stiffness, boost immunity, reduce anxiety and depression, lower stress and blood pressure, and increase circulation.

Let’s dance, turn on your favourite tunes and let go, I love to dance like there’s no one watching.

Snack on healthy foods. Fuel your body with a mixture of proteins, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, it staying to stay healthy, balanced and in a good mood.

Stop the endless scroll of social media, and read a good book, go for a walk

And stop saying YES to things you don’t want to do. It’s ok to say NO.

Self-care is ultimately looking after yourself. Then when your battery is full you can go on to help others.

Well beauties, I hope you found some value today, please share your self-care routine ,i would love to hear them. Send me a message on Instagram or Facebook or come join us in The High Vibe Menopause Cafe.

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Sending love & Blessings

Helena

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Small spots can appear on your face, back, chest, arms, & hairline in perimenopause which can cause you to feel frustrated and anxious ,its as if something is crawling over your skin and you just want to scream!!!

Perimenopause is the lead up to menopause when the hormone levels start to decline. Our body starts to be more dry and sensitive to things like lotions ,Soaps and beauty products.

The drop in the levels of estrogen can cause your skin to be itchy and red and very annoying.

Spots can be caused by hormones too ,but also by excess oil or dead skin that builds up within the pores of your skin. So it is important to take care of your skin.

Your skin contains oil glands that produce sebum, which works to protect and lubricate your hair and skin.

But the build up of sebum in a pore can cause a reaction of redness or slight swelling on the skin.

 Oils and dead skin can build up naturally, especially in hairy areas causing spots or irritation.

This can really make you feel stressed , irritated and self-conscious, so make sure wash your hair and cleanse your skin regularly, Wash your skin with natural ingredient and don’t use hot water and pay extra attention after exercise or hot weather.

Use more natural ingredients in your products so you have less irritation.

Exfoliate your skin twice a week and make sure your masking too. Keep the skin hydrated to help the skin repair it self and eliminate the toxins.

Foundations and concealers are often left on overnight or for too long which can cause a build up of oils, dead skin and dirt which can clog the pores causing spots.

So make sure you remove your make up and don’t keep laying on top of your make up.

Some hair products such as hairspray, mousse, oils, and gels can contribute to an excess of oil and skin reactions in the hairline.

Hats, bandanas, or headbands can also trap sweat and oil in the hairline that can build-up sweat and oil that may cause acne or pimples in the hairline.

So make sure your washing them regularly.

Hormonal changes, especially in teens and young adults, can cause an increase in oil production that contributes to acne or spots in the hairline, face, and other areas of the body.

Unfortunately, menopause doesn’t mean the end of spots, but by taking good care of your skin it can really help.

Some women get acne throughout their lives while others get more acne when estrogen levels drop after menopause.

Keep your skin clean and don’t use harsh ingredients on your skin. Try to use natural brands as your skin needs to be balanced.

💛Use natural ingredients in your
    skincare, hair and body products

💛Remove your Make-up.

💛Exfoliate face & Body.

💛Cleanse morning and night and
    after exercise.

💛Don’t use harsh ingredients.

💛Eat healthy – Collagen boosting foods, it C and Omega 3s

💛Drink plenty of water

💛Cut down alcohol

💛Quit smoking

💛Take omega 3s

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As always, shine like a diamond.

Sending you love, light & Healing Energy.

Helena

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HRT hormone replacement therapy, it is prescribed to help balance our hormones when Menopause kicks in. I couldn’t have HRT breast cancer ran in my family and I had a lump removed in my thirty’s. I have always struggled with heavy, painful periods due to fibroids.

Finally, I got them removed by hysterectomy because they were getting out of control, they putting too big. I had one attached to my bladder and one attached to my bowel. After my recovery I felt great for a year or two then Perimenopause kicked in.

So, I went on the search for natural aids to help. It used to be treated like an illness by it is a natural process of a woman. Changing my mindset and my behaviour helped.

Eating Soy was one of them, now it isn’t the same as HRT but it can help. Nutrition can help menopausal symptoms. In Asian countries where soy is a key part of their diet, certain menopausal symptoms are less common.

There have been studies that showed mixed results, but I have found it has help, like many natural things but I haven’t found many Doctors very helpful. It’s like anything a personal choice for you to try. You will probably notice a reduction in hot flushes and night sweats.

Having good quantities, phytoestrogens, like soy can help symptoms.

Soy is a protein source low in saturated fats so it is also good for a healthy heart, it is from certain plant foods that containing Phytoestrogens are alike to the structure of estrogen so it can have a similar effect. There is so much soy products on the market that you can find one you like. I love Edamame bean; Miso soup, soya latte and soymilk and I use gluten free soya sauce when cooking.

As you know throughout Perimenopause and Menopause, estrogens levels decrease. The dip can increase the risk of heart disease and Osteoporosis.

Soy is low in calories, and high in fibre to keep your bowels healthy, Protein to help repair your tissue and hormones and boost your immune system, I found taking a protein powder supplement help me lose weight. Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce inflammation, which can relieve joint pain, stiffness, cramping and improve your mood. Antioxidants can help with bone loss.

So, it’s worth a try.

 I hope you have found this helpful. I would love to hear your thoughts. Please drop your comments and feel free to join our private Facebook group and share your story, ask question share your advice.

As always, shine like a diamond.

Sending you love & Healing Energy.

Helena

XxX

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Cinnamon is a spice that is made from the inner bark of trees. It’s amazing in apple pie or a lovely latte.

It’s very festive at this time of year, I normally put the sticks on my Christmas tree.

It has been used as an ingredient dating back to Ancient Egypt. It is made by cutting the stems of Cinnamon trees. The inner back is extracted, and dried it forms strips that curl into rolls, then ground to make powder. It contains fibre, calcium, iron and manganese.

It is believed to have a powerful effect on our health and metabolism.

Cinnamon is loaded with powerful antioxidants; studies have shown that compared to most spices it is a clear winner beating even garlic. It has Anti-inflammatory effect to help our bodies fight infections and repair damaged tissue. It reduces pain linked to arthritis.

Cinnamon may help reduce risk of heart disease as well as reducing levels of cholesterol and lower blood pressure. Research is continuing into how it may help with cancer.

Insulin is a key hormone that regulates the metabolism and our energy use, it is essential for transporting blood sugar from your blood stream to your cells. A lot of us has a resistance to insulin causing problems like diabetes. Cinnamon can reduce that resistance, helping insulin to do it job efficiently.

It may also have a positive effect on brain fog. Scientist are studying the effects of Cinnamon on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

It is a proven effective relief for menstrual pain and supports the uterine muscle fibre. Cinnamon contains a natural chemical called cinnamaldehyde, which increases the hormone progesterone and decreases the production of testosterone in women to help balance hormones.

So, it let start adding cinnamon to our diets.

Cinnamon tea is wonderful.

I use one Cinnamon stick per cup of water, simmer for about 10mins, it taste sweet and spicy so you don’t need to add anything, but a do like a little honey and orange in it. Just bring the Cinnamon and Orange to the boil, then simmer for around 10mins, remove from heat and add honey.

Like everything else eat it in moderation-0.04 teaspoon is recommended.

Shine like a diamond beauties

Love and light

Helena

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