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My relationship with alcohol and the holistic beauty journey

July 24, 2014

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There was a period in my life where alcohol played a significant role and was almost always associated with the word FUN.

In my late teens and early 20’s I enjoyed more that your standard few drinks – one, often three times per week. I’m not sure I would have called myself a ‘binge drinker’ but there was rarely a night out that I didn’t drink, let alone the amount of times I was sick from it. Yes, they were some classy moments I assure you.

I don’t have any massive regrets about that period of my life, but like most of my friends, that was our version of normal. Looking back now, I do recall a handful of times that my judgement was impaired and had I not been drinking, I probably would have thought twice about that guy or getting into that car.

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Primal Junction guide to Organic over Conventional Beauty Foods

July 22, 2014
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Organic versus conventional: what’s the scoop?

There have always been mixed thoughts about the difference between organic and conventional fruits and vegetables especially when it comes to nutrient density and the impact on health.

We always advocate choosing foods as close to their natural form as possible, without the addition of toxins and contaminants before, during or after the growing process. Not only is organic produce more “primal” and less likely to expose us to pesticide residue, it has also been a recent topic in the news after the British Journal of Nutrition published a review of 343 studies on the topic.

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Hydration for beauty with Lizzy of Primal Junction

July 8, 2014
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Hydration: what is it?

The term “hydration” is used to describe our body’s ability to manage water, and not just about how much fluid we take in each day. Hydration is related to the cellular uptake of fluids and surprisingly, drinking plain, filtered water is not sufficient to ensure optimal hydration.

About two thirds of your body is made up of water. We can’t survive without it! Not only is hydration important for optimal athletic performance and inner health, but cellular hydration is also critical for outer health and beautiful skin.

We can think of water as an important carrier in the system. Water transports oxygen to the cells, improves nutrient utilisation and absorption and helps to excrete toxins from the body.

Many of us work hard (and spend money!) to reduce toxins in our food, eat a well-balanced and nutrient dense diet and promote gut health, but without proper hydration we can still end up feeling fatigued with plateaued results, dry skin, acne and/or dark circles under the eyes.

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A Conscious Beauty on daily morning rituals

July 7, 2014
Do you have a morning ritual? something that is special and unique to you that you can’t start the day without?

In the last few weeks you may have noticed our little series centred around morning rituals. These rituals I like to do to nurture inner beauty and self-love, create glowing outer beauty and increase my intake of beauty foods. Today, I wanted to share with you the real meaning behind my morning routine.

My belief is that morning rituals are practices unique to each individual. Many of us go about our morning doing the same actions without putting much attention or thought around why we do them. After all, in this fast paced world, our mornings are often spent rushing from one thing to the next in order to beat traffic and make it to work on time. For many years before I started living a little more consciously, I knew that story all too well.

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Morning beauty rituals – why make your digestion number one

July 1, 2014

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Before I met my husband, I wasn’t much of a morning person. Five years of University studies combined with a few too many nights out doesn’t leave one rushing to get out of bed in the morning.

But these days, you’ll find me relishing those early hours as time to get both my body and mind prepared for the day ahead.

You know what makes me value these rituals so much?

I walk out the door in the morning feeling relaxed, grounded and at ease.

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