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Happy Father's Day! Gift Ideas pour la Fête des Pères

After you've gotten Dad more silk ties than he knows what to do with, enough ash trays to last a lifetime and a case of wine, that, well, he'll guard in his cellar until it's time to celbrate those special family occasions... It's time to change it up.

Why not get him a line of Weleda's Organic Personal Care line for Men?

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And while you're picking up gifts for Dad, remember to get yourself a treat too - Why not try the new pomegranate anti-aging skin and body care line? They leave your skin soft, supple and beautiful.

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Sauvegarde Lavandes Provence (Save The Lavender!)

by Paige Donner

(Originally published on Digital Journal HERE)

Lavender is being threatened by insects that have also preyed on crops such as tobacco and tomatoes. Learn about the history of lavender and how advocacy groups are trying to save it from devastation.

You might not be aware of the fact that much of the world's production of fine lavender, the kind that is used in the finest perfumes and the finest body care products, such as those made by L'Occitane, is grown in France's Haute-Provence.

The region of Haute-Provence is part of the Cote d'Azur Alpes region of southern France. These high plateaus where the fine lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is grown, however, is an area of Provence just north of Aix-en-Provence that has remained just out of arm's reach of the mass influx of sun-worshipping tourists Provence has seen in the past decades... ever since the nearby town of Arles was made so famous by master painters like Van Gogh.

Unfortunately, though, the lavender has not remained out of harm's way, despite its elevated isolation. It has been under threat by a little insect, a sort of cicada known to scientists as "Hyalesthes obsoletus" that has been flourishing during the increase of heat waves and dry spells that the region has experienced since 1987, and in particular since 2003 when the region felt that extreme heat wave that spanned Europe. The insect thrives on... you guessed it, lavender.

Allow me to give a bit of a background here on lavender and just how important a crop this is to the region. First of all, picture in your mind those idyllic photos of lakes and lakes of lavender fields. This is the region where those photos originate. The L'Occitane products that supply their 2000 shops around the world - their entire lavender harvest is from this region. In fact, they purchase just about half the annual crop harvest of lavender produced in Haute-Provence, the region where the company was founded and is still, today, headquartered. In essence, the locals didn't nickname the little blue flower "blue gold" for nothin'.

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Sauvegarde Lavandes Provence (Save The Lavender!)

Sirius XM Satellite's Green Is Good Radio Features Paige Donner, Founder Green Blog Network

Paige Donner,  journalist, blogger, eco-activist, actor/filmmaker and more, returns to the show from Paris to discuss her passion for local food and wine. Donner became more interested in the marriage of regional wines and local food when she was in British Columbia to cover the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Three and a half years later, her Local Food and Wine media platform and blog has spanned the globe, covering the world's great winemaking and local food producing regions. As her knowledge of the globe's wine regions grew, so too did her concern for how climate change could potentially impact viticultural areas.

Paige Donner

Founder, Local Food And Wine

"Wine grapes have long been recognized by scientists as being the most sensitive agricultural crop in terms of climate change," Donner reveals. "What you see happening in wine regions [could preview] what is coming down the pike for other agricultural regions."

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DIY Healthy Shiny Hair Summer '13

re-published from Hungry For Change

1. All Hair Types: Avocado and Honey

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Cut and scoop out the flesh from a ripened avocado and mix in a tablespoon of organic honey. Apply to hair and allow it to sit for 20 minutes before rinsing it off in the shower.

Avocados are rich in a variety of vitamins and nutrients, including vitamin E and protein, both of which your hair needs to remain soft and healthy. Meanwhile, honey is a natural antibacterial agent.

2. Dry Hair: Olive Oil and Egg

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In need of some major TLC?  Combine three tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil with two eggs and apply the mixture to your hair and let the mixture sit for 20 minutes before rinsing in the shower.

The olive oil will help hydrate brittle locks, while the protein in the eggs will promote healthy hair growth.

3. Oily Hair: Apple Cider Vinegar and Lemon

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Combine 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar with the grated peel of an entire lemon and allow it to set for 15 minutes to absorb the excess oil from your scalp, and then rinse in the shower.

Apple cider vinegar will remove build up from styling products and conditioners and strengthen the hair shaft, leaving you with soft, shiny strands. It will also balance hair's pH level, kill bacteria, and is a cure for dandruff.

4. Dry, Flaky Scalp and Hair: Banana, Honey and Almond

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Mash together 1/2 a ripe banana and add two tablespoons of honey and a few drops of almond oil and allow it to set with a shower cap on for 20 minutes before rinsing.

Bananas can increase the moisture of your hair, smooth frizz and soothe your itchy scalp.

Choose a mask that suits your hair condition and bring your hair back to life!

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Neutrogena's Naturals Acne Collection

Lots of high school grads are going to need to be looking their photogenic best real soon. 
Why not pick them up some of these new Neutrogena Naturals products to try out
for the big day?!

By collaborating with an integrated panel of specialists and dermatologists, including experts in integrated medicine, biochemistry and micronutrients, NEUTROGENA® developed natural alternatives to treat acne and help prevent breakouts. Formulated with 1% naturally-derived salicylic acid from the Wintergreen plant, the Naturals Acne Cream Cleanser, Scrub and Treatment are proven to enhance the proper function of healthy skin and meet the need of consumers of all ages seeking an efficacious, natural alternative to traditional acne remedies. 

	NEUTROGENA® Naturals Acne Cream Cleanser ·         Fresh, citrus natural fragrance ·         Pearlescent, white creamy cleanser  formulated with natural menthol that leaves skin  feeling refreshed and cool ·         Fortified with 1% of naturally-derived Salicylic  Acid clinically proven to penetrate deep down into  pores to treat breakouts and help prevent new  ones from forming ·         93% naturally derived product Suggested Retail Price: $7.99/ 5 oz.
	NEUTROGENA® Naturals Acne Spot Treatment ·         Fresh, citrus natural fragrance ·         Gentle, water-based formula smoothly  glides onto skin ·         Fortified with 1% of naturally-derived  Salicylic Acid clinically proven to penetrate  deeply for targeted treatment ·         93% naturally derived Suggested Retail Price: $8.99/ .75 oz.
	NEUTROGENA® Naturals Acne Foaming Scrub ·         Fresh, citrus natural fragrance ·         Contains natural Jojoba beads to gently  exfoliate skin by sweeping away excess oil, dirt,  and dead skin cells for smoother skin ·         Fortified with 1% of naturally-derived  Salicylic Acid clinically proven to penetrate  deep down into pores to treat breakouts and  help prevent new ones from forming ·         93% naturally-derived product Suggested Retail Price: $8.99/ 4.2 oz.

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8-Day Makeover: Look Younger Naturally

Sponsored Post 8-Day SPRING Makeover Look Younger Naturally   Shake up your daily routine, turn back the age clock, and bring out the best in your skin and your looks. Yes, all are possible, right now!  This plan will revitalize you, inside and out.  Result: Look and feel years younger…relaxed, radiant and renewed. (*I recommend you start this on a Saturday so the relaxing day coincides with Sunday)   Spring is the perfect time for new beginning and to deepen or renew your “green” resolutions. Each time you are about to put something in or on your body, ask yourself the question,  “Is this bringing health, beauty and harmony to my body?”  If not, just don’t do it! Going green is about respecting yourself enough not to trash your beautiful body. 1.  Remove Toxins: Make sure that ALL your skincare and make-up is absolutely free of any toxic ingredients like preservatives or fragrance.  If not STOP using them at least for this 8-day makeover.  I cannot state this enough, more and more scientific studies show that these toxic ingredients are not only bad for your health, but they make you age faster by creating free radicals.   2.  BASIC 4 your Skincare Routine: Your regimen should include at least: Cleanse morning and night with gentle cleanser (nothing foaming on your skin), Tone, Day Cream, Night Cream. If you’ve never experienced what our fresh skincare can do for your skin, try our 7-product Discovery Kit for only $29 (Value $75). This is a super complete beauty treatment.   3.  Add Exfoliation to your Skincare Routine: Every other day with our Jojoba Beads exfoliant.  This will slough off all dead winter skin. Don’t forget neck décolleté and hands. This Jojoba Beads Exfoliant is a real miracle worker; tough enough to remove dead skin cells, yet gentle enough not to damage fresh new ones. An absolute key to fresh glowing spring skin!   4.  GREEN your Diet: An easy way to achieve a “greener diet” is to start your day with a green smoothie. For those who missed my Green smoothie Detox, download the PDF for some great recipes.   5.  Go Meat and Dairy Free for a Week: I promise you will LOVE the results. First, you will shed off pounds; second, your skin will clear and glow; third, it will help all of us breathe better. The United Nations estimates that greenhouse gas emissions from meat/dairy production accounts for more than the combined emissions from planes, trains and automobiles. Scary no? Replace meat with avocados  beans, lentils, quinoa, brown rice, and baked potatoes. Pair them with big mixed salads. Dare to mix greens and fruits like mangoes, apples, and pears… Top with a few nuts (walnuts, pecans, pine nuts, sunflower seeds) for a boost of omega 3s.  Dress with a little lemon juice and virgin olive oil.   6.  Choose Organic: This is the most powerful way you say NO to pesticides, hormones, and antibiotics, that all wreak havoc on your hormones with terrible consequences on both your skin and health.  Check out the dirty dozen, clean 15 lists.  I know organic is more expensive but when you go meat-dairy free your grocery bill becomes cheaper and SO much healthier!   7.  Go Outside and Take in Nature: Spend at least 20 minutes outside today – and for the 7 days to come.  Soak in some 'vitamin G' (for green).  Mother Nature can be extremely therapeutic and the fresh air will do you, and your skin a world of good.   Relaxing never seems to make it onto the to-do list but today, relaxing is your to-do list!   1.  Make time for yourself: If you have kids, arrange for someone to take care of them. Book ½ day with yourself; write it in your agenda so you are sure to not miss the important meeting with yourself.  2.  Give yourself a facial: Run a nice hot bath; charge it with a few drops of essential oils. Let the steam from the water open your pores. Exfoliate with the Jojoba beads exfoliant to remove all dead skin cells. Rinse and follow with a thick layer of the Deep Hydration Masque to infuse your skin with revitalizing antioxidants.  Let it sit for 10 min, while you soak and rest in your bath. Rinse off masque, and with a loofah exfoliate your entire body. If you are courageous finish with a quick cold water shower.  3.  Pamper yourself: Get a massage, stay in bed all morning or do anything that makes you feel like a queen, you are one!  4.  Practice deep breathing and do it at least twice a day for the next 7 days, preferably at around the same time each day. This will help establish a breathing routine that calms you, refocuses your energy, and brings very soothing oxygen to stressed skin.  Here is one I like: Inhale and exhale through your nose, mentally counting "in-two-three, and then "pause-two-three” and then “out-two-three," During the pause, don't breathe in or out; just rest comfortably. Do this 5 times. Over time, increase the count to four ("in-two-three-four, out-two-three-four"), then to five, until you reach a number that's comfortable to you.    5.  Have Sex!  Yep, sex (with a partner or on your own) can help relax you and get your skin glowing again.  Stay green of course!   You are already Greener since day one.  Remember that healthy glowing skin comes from proper skin care paired with an antioxidants rich diet. Plants are the only real source of antioxidant, with fish that is high in vitamin E.  Plant foods also have a very low amount of calories compared to animal food.  So, if you want to maintain a healthy weight, plant-based food is also a better choice.   1.  Replace your coffee with green tea and sip all day long.   2.  Drop ALL skin destroyers: Processed foods, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, soda (diet and regular), processed meats and cheeses, refined flour, sugar, saturated fats, fried food, cigarette smoking.   3.  Amp your intake of vitamin A, C, E rich food; checklist below.   4.  Quench your thirst: Make sure you drink enough water. The rule is ½ your weight in oz. If you weigh 120lbs, you need to drink 60 oz. If you have a hard time with this add slices of lime, lemon, cucumber or mint in your water. Skin will wrinkle faster without adequate moisture. Just like the plant, when skin loses moisture, it gets dry.  Dry skin shows wrinkles more and causes skin to sag faster than it would normally. Skin will plump up nicely when the skin cells are hydrated.   Keep going green and relaxing! 1.  Include at least 30 minutes of physical activity today, and schedule time for more active half hours over the next few days.  Choose something you enjoy.  There's no point in being miserable. The goal is to raise your heartbeat. Whether it's turning on some music and dancing, going for a power walk/run with your dog, taking a bike ride - there are plenty of options for doing your body good.  Exercise during the day helps you fall asleep at night and improves the quality of your beauty sleep. Just another one of the health benefits of physical activity.   2.  Treat Yourself to Something Special!  Reward yourself with an hour today or tomorrow (1 full hour) to do anything you'd like.  Get a nice hair cut/color, go shopping, have a mani/pedi or simply veg in front of the TV!   Remember to go green, relax and eat well!   Laughter is the best medicine and is so good for your looks.  Happy vibes will do more for your looks; now that’s a facelift!  We are so caught up in busy schedules and responsibilities, we often forget that fun should be part of our day.   1.  Connect with a friend: Today schedule time to spend an evening of fun time with people who are meaningful in your life -- who make you laugh or inspire you.  Pick up the phone and call someone you love and who loves you.  Arrange for sharing a tea or maybe your 20 minutes in nature.  Try the co-counseling routine: If you are going to be 20 min together, each one gets 10 min to talk while the other one is only listening - Not offering advice or sharing their personal life experience.  This is all about expressing for one and listening for the other one. Then switch. You will be amazed at the result. Here are some subjects ‘What do you love about yourself?’  ‘What are you truly passionate about?’  ‘What makes you happy?’   Keep moving, eating right, going green and relaxing!   "Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties." Hellen Keller   Inner Beauty is a concept used to describe the positive aspects of something that is not physically observable.  Feelings have dramatic effects on our beauty. We all have experienced days when we feel beautiful and other days when we feel just awful for no given reason.  When we are in love, it shows…Pregnant women have a radiating beauty…   Your face reflects your emotions.  Why do we smile on camera?  Because we look better with a happy feeling on our face rather than a feeling of anger, fear or resentment.   1.  Focus on the Positive. Try this tonight: Make a gratitude list for the day. Write down three great things that happened during your day. They don’t have to be out of this world. They can be as simple as the fact that you ate well all day, or that you hit a big deadline at work or that the sky at sunset was beautiful. Just three good things, simple as that!  Tomorrow when you wake up, before you get out of bed, bring to your mind three things that you are grateful for.  Again can be as simple as a bird singing.  At any time during the day when stress hits, recall your gratefulness and let it melt away the adverse effects of bad energy.   Continue to have fun, move your body, eat well, go green and relax!     Get More Beauty Sleep: If you don't have any early obligations today, sleep in as long as you like. If you have to get up early, take a nap later in the afternoon.  The ideal time for a nap is about 8 hours after you get up -- that's when your body temperature naturally takes a little dip (a sleep inducer); it's part of your normal biological rhythm.  So give in, and experience the beauty benefits of a little power nap.   How to Power Nap: 1.  Take off your shoes, and get comfy on a reclining chair, couch, or bed. Close the blinds, or turn away from any direct sunlight. 2.  Set an alarm for 30 minutes. That gives you 10 to fall asleep and 20 for your actual nap. 3.  Avoid napping after 3 p.m., it can disrupt your nighttime sleep.   Continue focusing on inner beauty, greening your life, having fun, moving your body, eating well and relaxing!   CONGRATULATIONS!  You're about to complete our 8-Day Spring Make-Over!  You should be looking and feeling younger but also happier, healthier, proud of your accomplishment and more whole; less stressed, more you.   By continuing some of the new habits you've picked up in the last 8 days, you'll keep looking and feeling terrific, not just for now, but for life.  When it comes to staying young forever, preventative measures are more effective than treatments. People who work to maintain their youth are often in better physical shape and experience a sense of well-being that promotes good emotional health.   1.  Keep your personal care products free of toxins and your skincare routine consistent.   2.  Renew your commitment to your facial exfoliator.  As we age, our once-fresh complexion can start to look a little sallow.  To combat this, exfoliate — twice weekly, no excuses — and don’t forget the skin below your neck!   3.  Make a lemon pledge!  Skin-cell turnover slows as you age, causing your complexion to look uneven.  Combat this with a simple homemade peel: Apply two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice on your face using a cotton ball, avoiding your eye area.  Leave on for about 10 minutes, and then rinse with tepid water.   4.  Check your vitamin D level.  It is a simple blood test and most women are deficient.  A growing body of research shows that deficiency of the nutrient can trigger a slew of health problems.   To health and beauty,   Valérie Grandury CEO and Founder

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Smiling is Good for You - And, Naturally, Makes Everyone More Beautiful!

New research has found a strong connection between smiling and general health.

According to Laurel House, the Quickie Chick,  smiling boosts health, stress levels and self-improvement and is a fun way to live a happy and healthier life.

When You Smile, the World Smiles Back

House shares her insight about the benefits of smiling:

1. Smiling Lifts Your Spirits
Even if you’re not feeling it...smile. The simple act of smiling, especially when you smile at someone else and they reflect that smile back at you, can trick your body and mind into thinking that you are actually happy.

2. Smiling is a Stress Reliever
When you smile you are physically releasing your jaw muscles, which tend to be tightened in times of stress. The jaw muscles attach to the neck muscles and, when tightened, can lead to headaches. You also look less stressed since you minimize those frown lines on your forehead. “I’ll take smile lines any day,” says House.

3. Smiling Boosts the Immune System
When you smile, your body naturally relaxes. When you are relaxed, your immune system is able to function optimally and can help fight off colds and flu.

4. Smiling Lowers Blood Pressure
When you relax your mind and your face by smiling, you actually lower your blood pressure. House recommends that you sit and enjoy the view, pet your pup, or do something that you enjoy…and smile for 5 minutes and you will notice a difference.

5. Smiling is a Natural Pain Killer
It’s been shown that smiling helps the body to naturally release endorphins and serotonin which work together to help us feel better and minimize the sensation of pain.

6. Smiling Makes You Look Younger
Smiling helps soften the lines and wrinkles on the forehead while adding youth to your eyes. Forget about getting a facelift and smile instead if you want to immediately shed years off your face.

7. Smiling Makes You Appear Confident & Successful
People who look confident and approachable are more likely to be promoted in business. So put on a smile at work – even (or especially) in a stressful meeting – and see how differently others respond to you.

House suggests you share the love.

“You really won’t be able to help yourself. Smiling is contagious and the world always looks brighter from behind a smile,” she adds.

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