Monthly Archives: June 2012

T is for Tango – Too, Too Titillating!

Posted on June 19, 2012 | Leave a comment

There’s a whole lot of dancing going on these days – you can Dance with the Stars, maybe you even Think You Can Dance.  Or you just want to be gliding across the floor in the arms of your beloved.  Of all the dances that there are, I think the Tango is the sexiest and the sultriest and the most romantic.  Dancing the tango with someone you love is the ultimate in romance and beauty and the epitome of why we are all attracted to today’s popular ballroom dance.  The tango, coming to us straight from steamy Argentina, is a seductive form of dance that saturates the hearts and bodies not only of those couples dancing, but also of everyone watching.  The tango is like sex – sweaty, lustful, promiscuous exchanges between two partners with eyes only for one another.

The Tango is all about sex and romance.  It’s all about giving your partner your undivided attention with your eyes and your body.  You assure your dance partner that she or he is the most important person to you. On the dance floor this is played out by two dancers staring directly into one another’s eyes nose-to-nose.  While you are dancing together, you listen to each other’s bodies and adjust your movements to theirs, deliberately and slowly keeping your two bodies moving together and acting as not two, but one.

The tango is an intimate dance with intricate steps – your legs rub together as you walk as one in close embrace, each body leaning into the other with chests pressed together and sweat intermingling. Tango is like a bedroom conversation between two partners, two lovers.

As one tango master, Naomi Hotta, says, “Warning – Tango contains highly addictive ingredients, such as pain, pleasure, passion, excitement, connection, freedom, torment, bliss.  In seven out of ten cases, it takes over a person’s life.”

And if hot, steamy sex and romance isn’t enough to make you want to get up and dance, then check out my previous post about how dancing can help you lose weight – http://naturallybeautifulwomen.com/anti-aging/d-is-for-dance-your-ass-off-do-it-and-drop-it/.  Whatever your motivation might be – love or lose weight – Take the time to Tango!

 

 

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S is for Spas – Something Special for Someone like You!

Posted on June 17, 2012 | Leave a comment

A Day at the Spa

Hmmm – Relax!  Rejuvenate!  Rejoice!  How can you do this?  Have yourself a Spa Day!  Going to a spa is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself.  Or you can give as a present to someone special – or you can get as a present for yourself.

Yes, I realize it can be a bit expensive – but aren’t you worth it?  Wouldn’t a spa day be perfect on your birthday or anniversary or today, perhaps, on Father’s Day?  Yes, men love to go to spas also – men adore facials, they love to get pedicures, and they all look and feel great after a massage!

A day at the spa is like a day in a dream.  A really good spa experience will look, feel, sound, taste, and smell delectable to you.  Imagine the feel  of a relaxing, soothing massage on every part of your body, the scent of lavender and orange, the sights of flowing water and beautiful architecture , the taste of a glass of champagne or a sip of tea infused with ginger or cucumber, the sounds of lilting meditation music – these are the sights and sounds and tastes of a perfect spa day!

Choose a spa that makes you feel special from the minute you enter.  You should be secure in the knowledge that it is sanitary and clean first of all.  Then you will want to be sure to find a spa that will engage all of your senses in a relaxing way.  Listen for calming sounds, look at relaxing colors, feel the silkiness of the products, and feel pampered by all of the staff.

Choose treatments that will make your body feel rejuvenated and your mind refreshed.  Luxuriate in the creaminess of the products.  Lavish yourself in a dream of being treated like royalty – for today, for you, for your spa day.

And — we do know it’s expensive – so don’t worry (be happy) and know that here at Naturally Beautiful Women, we will give you lots of tips and recipes for making your own spa products so that you can have your own Spa Day at Home!  check out all of our posts on Kitchen Cosmetics or Face Fixes from the Frig!

 

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R is for Remembering – Remedies for Recall

Posted on June 15, 2012 | Leave a comment

Where did I put that banana?

R u forgetting something?  Do you spend a half hour looking for your keys when all you want to do is leave your house?  Do you walk into a room and not remember why????????????

We naturally beautiful women who are aging gracefully sometimes need a little help to keep our memories alive and active.  Luckily for us, there are natural remedies that help.

Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea), (100 mg. daily) is an herb which can improve memory and increase concentration by stimulating the immune system.  Rhodiola also helps to fight depression, improve sleep, stimulate the nervous system and enhance physical and mental performance.  Rhodiola has been studied and proven to be so effective in stimulating memory as well as being a potent antioxidant that it’s being used at places like Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

Rosemary, which we all seem to have growing in abundance in our gardens,  is known as the “herb of remembrance” and is an aromatherapy treatment for improving mental clarity and poor memory, as well as reducing fatigue while increasing concentration.

And these are just the “R’s” for remembering.  There’s also the G’s – powerful Gotu Kola (1000 mg. daily) increases memory function, and Ginkgo Biloba has long been shown to aid in the prevention of age-related Alzheimer’s disease.

Thiamine or Vitamin B1 deficiency figures prominently in memory loss.  But pistachio nuts are full of thiamine, so a handful of these tasty treats can help you remember where you put those car keys.  Mushrooms, flax seeds, tuna and spinach are also good sources of this much-needed vitamin.

There are more things you can do to help remember – write things down and keep lists, exercise to increase circulation to your brain, meditate to clear your head, and eat well, drink lots of water, and don’t worry – Be Happy!

See previous posts - W is for Worry – Don’t Worry, Be Happy!

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Q is for Quinoa – Quick, naturally healthy, and Quite delicious

Posted on June 14, 2012 | Leave a comment

Quinoa is Quite delicious

Quinoa is a whole grain (actually it’s a seed, not a grain) that has been around for thousands of years since the Incas in the Andes used it as a staple for their diets. Vegetarians and vegans should really pay attention to quinoa as it contains one of the highest levels of protein, as well as Vitamins E and Bs and calcium and iron.  Quinoa is actually a complete protein containing all eight of the essential amino acids one needs to form protein.  And for those of you who are gluten-free or trying not to eat wheat – quinoa is a perfect choice for your natural health!

Whole grains are particularly beneficial to a healthy diet.  Quinoa, especially, is very high in fiber which helps to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attacks by lowering bad cholesterol and blood pressure.  Fiber aids digestion and reduces the incidence of constipation.    Adding more fiber to your diet also lowers your risk of certain cancers, and quinoa should be incorporated into the diet of postmenopausal women, as it has also been linked to a reduction in the incidence of breast cancer.  Quinoa has a high magnesium content which can aid people with migraine headaches.

Quinoa is easy to cook and it stores well for future use.  It’s a great way to start off the day with a protein boost.  Mix your breakfast quinoa with berries, seeds, nuts and dried fruit; add a little yogurt or milk and you’ll have a breakfast that is full of natural health.

Quinoa can be substituted for other grains like couscous in Tabouli, or rice in Pilaf.  To make quinoa, follow these simple directions.

  1. Check the label of the package to see if it’s been washed and if not, rinse the quinoa (to remove saponins, natural coatings which are harmless but can be “soapy”) and then drain.
  2.  In a saucepan, put one part quinoa to two parts water – e.g. 1 cup quinoa, 2 cups water. Bring the quinoa and the water to a boil, cover, and then reduce to simmer and cook for 10 more minutes.
  3.  Turn off the heat, keep the cover on and the pan on the stove for another 5 minutes.
  4. When done cooking, the grains will become translucent, and the white germ partially detaches and looks like a little white tail.
  1. Fluff quinoa gently with a fork (don’t mix with a spoon or it will turn to mush).
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P is for Pedicure – Pamper your Pinkies

Posted on June 13, 2012 | Leave a comment

Do It Yourself Pedicure

 

Summer’s here and the time is right for dancing in the streets (thank you Martha and the Vandellas – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdvITn5cAVc ).  But how you gonna dance in the street with those feet?

We naturally beautiful women pay so much attention to our face and our hair and our skin (at least I hope you do!), even to our hands and our fingernails.  But those feet way down there at the bottom of your body – THEY NEED CARE TOO!

You don’t have to go to a fancy salon to get an expensive pedicure -  although for a great girlfriend gathering,  book  a couple of those posh pedicure thrones and grab a bottle of champagne!

 

DIY PEDICURE — You can give yourself a pampering pedicure at home.  Just follow these simple steps for natural beauty for your feet:

1.  Fill a great big bowl with warm water and take off all of the  old polish. Tea Tree Oil  will get rid of bacteria (about a teaspoon) mixed with a capful of deep cleansing witch hazel.  Add these to a half cup of Epsom salts or Dead Sea Salts (to rejuvenate), and one drop of peppermint or three of rosemary oil (aromatherapy is great for rejuvenating your whole body). Soak your feet for five to 10 minutes.

2.  Exfoliate (see E is for Exfoliation) and get rid of that dry, dead skin (especially for those of you who live in the desert!).  Massage each foot for a minute or two with a small amount of your homemade sugar or salt scrub.  Make sure you get the whole foot, every toe right to your pinkies!  Use tiny circular strokes and get it all off, then rinse your feet with clean warm water.

3.  Next get rid of those nasty calluses by using a wet pumice stone and a little gentle soap.  With a back-and-forth motion, lightly scrape your heels, your toes and the bottoms of your feet.

4.  Trim your nails.  Then massage your feet with your favorite homemade moisturizer or some wonderful Shea butter mixed with coconut oil.

5.  Separate your toes with toe separators or roll up a paper towel and weave it through your toes and apply a clear base coat that contains some nail nourishment like Vitamin E.  Then polish your toenails with some of those wild and racy summer colors just made for sandals.  Starting right above the cuticle, brush the bristles down the center of the nail towards the tip of your toe. Then brush the  color on each side and across the edge of your nail. Once you’ve finished all of your toes, go back and do  a second coat.  Use a clear topcoat finish to  seal in the color and prevent chipping.

Wild Summer Toes

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