Our latest Get Involved post comes from friend of Global Cool Michelle Lawrie…
What is the secret to a longer life? – the age-old question! There are many things you can do to prolong and improve the quality of life, and if you make just a few adjustments to your lifestyle, you can too…
Diet
You are what you eat, and if your diet involves consuming big fat greasy cheeseburgers, then it’s time to change. Getting the correct nutrients from food is essential to maintaining a healthy body, and one of the best things you can fuel your body with is sprouting seeds (germinated seeds, packed full of wonderful vitamins and at their nutritional best when eaten raw – tastier than they sound)!
The skin
The skin is the largest organ in the body and is always exposed; therefore it is essential to care for it. Hydration is key for a healthy skin, and the main way to achieve this is by drinking plenty of clean water. Another way is to moisturise regularly. What you put on your skin is absorbed directly into your body, so it is vital that you are aware of what certain products contain. Some beauty products are laced with potentially harmful chemicals. For example, many moisturisers and body lotions contain isopropyl alcohol and propylene glycol – these highly toxic chemicals are also found in anti-freeze and oven cleaners, so are obviously bad for the skin as they break down cellular structure and strip protein.
Natural beauty products
Pretty scary, but fear not! There are some amazing 100% natural substances that will contribute towards extending the healthy appearance of your skin. One super substance is olive oil (it isn’t just for drizzling over pasta or making yummy dressings you know)! 100% virgin olive oil can be used as a makeup remover, body lotion, moisturiser and hair mask/conditioner. Praised by celebrities such as Sophia Loren for its health and skin benefits, virgin olive oil is cheap, readily available, and best of all 100% natural.
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