Last time we talked about the ingredients in your cosmetics that were harmful.  I gave you a link for a cheat sheet on which products you should use.  I forgot to give you the final 5 things that you can do for your beauty routine:

1. Order one new personal care product from the links she gives you.

2.  Throw away all bottles containing ingredients from the "Red Alert" list.

3.  Check the ingredients in your hair dye.

4.  Buy a bottle of nontoxic nail polish. (My fave is Loreal)

5.  Buy some organic tampons, diva cup, or make your own pads.

This time we are going to talk about your Green temple-your body.  As you know your body is your temple.  You only have one so you've got to treat it with love.  It isn't necessary to be healthy to run yourself ragged at the gym.  There are only 3 things needed to get into great shape:  1) Flexibility (yoga), 2) Aerobics (swimming or walking), 3) Weight-bearing exercise to combat osteoporosis.  In the book Gorgeoulsy Green Mrs. Uliano shows poses for yoga, lunges, crunches, and kitchen exercises.  She recommends walking/swimming 3 times per week.  You can also be green and bicycle for your errands instead of using a car if you live in the city.

Another thing Mrs. Uliano stresses is hydration.  She recommends tap, but I recommend reverse osmosis through the tap.  Make sure to use a reusable water bottle instead of all the plastic.  I love my new stainless steel water bottle from www.laptoplunches.com.  It keeps the water really cool and in this heat that's a necessity.

She recommends meditation.  I recommend praying.  Spend time each morning with your Creator and that will make you feel connected.  Also, start a journal, to share your thoughts.  Sometimes writing helps you relieve whatever stress you are feeling.  Stress kills ya know.

The 5 things to remember/do for taking care of your temple are: 

1) Learn the yoga practice

2) Take a thirty-minute fast-paced walk three times this week

3)  Park farther away from the entrance to the store, or bicycle

4)  Practice the abdominal exercises at least twice

5) Meditate/pray for five minutes.

I hope to have part 3 tomorrow on SHOPPING!!!

Have a blessed day.

~Farrah

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