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You So Should Be a Totally Hot, Double D!

2010-01-15T20:46:00.000-08:00

Hot & Double D... Why, you might ask? And more importantly, how?Well this statement has come from the fact that like many people around me this last week, I am suffering from a bit of a cold... Nothing so serious that it’s keeping me home from my daily prowls – although maybe it should be! I feel just crappy enough that I’m not the chatty, energetic Kitty I usually am!So, what’s with the ambition to be a ‘Hot, Double D’? Actually it’s a reference to the two pills that I’m now taking to try and kick this crummy cold to the curb!

Cayenne Pepper (Hot)

"Cayenne peppers are full of beta-carotene and other antioxidants and immune boosters." Read the full story about what a great addition this is – even when you don’t have immune issues, like the common cold.

The 'best' part of this particular cold that I currently have, is that it’s settled into my throat – making everyday ‘meowing’ a pain in the... Well, you get the idea! Try this Cayenne Mix for Sore Throat.

Vit D. (Double up)

Many of you know already how much we need Vit D—and now the health community is figuring out that with our fear of the 'Evil Sun'... Many of us don’t get the exposure we need on a daily basis to make our own Vit D. And if you live north of the Mason-Dixon line, guess what, you’ll hardly have a chance at all to get your daily dose, especially in winter, even if you tried!

Studies are also showing that the previous recommendations for proper levels of Vit D for a healthy body and immune system have been far below what is truly needed. Some say the current recommendations need to be doubled.

And the best part of adding Vit D to your winter mix of vitamins... It may help you with that ‘extra winter padding’ that seems to creep up from BEHIND this time of year!

A Well Groomed Kitty Good for Health Too!

And remember your skin is your largest organ... On most of us anyway! Ha! Taking care of it too with a little body brushing will go a long way to helping me get rid of this cold as it aids the lymph system (See previous post on Body Brushing). So, I've added to my morning brushing - a p.m. brushing as well... It should really help boost my immune system!

Well, I couldn't very well show you MY Kitty being brushing... So this will have to do!

Here's is to being totally Hot and Healthy! - BK

P.S.

'Smooth, Sexy Skin is Strong Healthy Skin'

Too Many Cocktails @ that Company Party!?

2009-12-11T16:54:00.000-08:00

Dry Brushing your lymph system is one of the quickest and most effective ways of clearing up all sorts of ills! Hangovers to colds - you can help kick them to the curb or cure them quicker - with just a little targeted brushing.

Lymph nodes are found in various parts

of your body - underarms, neck, groin. A quick dry body brush to these targeted areas will do wonders for kicking in your natural healing powers.

Dry brushing other target areas, like the back of legs, back of arms - under breasts and along the waist line will not only stimulate the lymph system but will aid in eliminating ingrown hair, pillars (dry hard bumps) and generally help slough off old dead and dry-flaky skin.

If you suffer from ingrown hair, either from shaving or waxing - you NEED TO EXFOLIATE daily! Dead skin builds up daily, you need to counter attack the build-up daily. In fact the skin on the surface of your body is most likely about 40 days old!! Yuck!

Physical exfoliation is one of the best methods to unfurl potential ingrowns. The bristles on a natural fiber brush, like the one pictured above, will expertly lift corse, curly hair from just under skin's surface. This brush will also help to condition skin for a better shave, aiding in the elimination (or healing) of razor rash and bumps.

Don't brush so hard you damage the skin. Light, quick, circular brushing is enough to unclog hair follicles and remove dead skin. A regular routine of about 10 to 15 seconds of brushing targeted areas can easily be added to your morning routine...

A quick brush on dry skin - while the shower is warming up - is all you need. You will feel better for it - not stagnate or sluggish. Your lymph system (which does not have it's own pumping mechanics - like your heart) will kick in to gear sooner each day and help to eliminate the toxins of to much party time - or clear up that creeping cold that might be going around!

And if you need just one more reason to start brushing daily: Increasing blood flow and lymph function to cellulite prone areas can actually help remove the toxins thought to be responsible for stubborn cellu lite damage.

So, be beautiful and feel better... one brush at a time!

GET WELL, GET SMOOTH

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Get some Sunshine from Santa!

2009-12-03T18:30:00.000-08:00

Are you lucky enough to have Santa giving you some Sunshine for the Holidays?! Well, if tropical beaches are on your wish list -- and Santa didn't get the memo, check out kayak for the best and easiest booking tool I have ever found.

Even if you can only get away of 3 or 4 days, trust me, it will be good for your mental health! Anticipation of a trip is almost a healing as the trip it's self! A little retail therapy with a sunny destination in mind will clear up even the gloomiest of forecasts! Most of the items listed below can be purchased at our fab friends at Target.

My local Target is testing it's retail mix for just this option - they have

swim suits out RIGHT NOW!

1. Get Your Glow On:

Get ready to show more skin with

some self-tanning - and not a tanning bed! Repeat after me: 'Bed = Bad'. So, what tanning products live up to my tough standards? Lavera Self Tanning Lotion is perfect! (Target: $28.) It gives great tan (no orange) color, it does NOT stink or streak. And best of all it is free from all the chemicals and junk you DO NOT need to put on your skin!

2. Be Ready for Pool Side Beauty:

Check out the cool line of pool-safe (waterproof) eye liner and mascara from Boots International also available at Target. These crazy, beautiful liquid liners STAY PUT. Appropriately named "Stay Perfect". They come in silver, copper, royal blue and a beautiful champagne gold (Target: $8.99). "Stay Perfect" Mascara/Black and Dark Brown (Target: $7.99)

3. Speaking of Showing More Skin:

Have you seen your thighs lately? Has ANYTHING between your chin and knees seen the light of day in the last 3 months!? Well, it's time to tidy up! If

waxing or shaving your BIKINI LINE has fallen OFF of your 'To-Do List' -then it's time for Bikini Kitty to the rescue! You'll want to start conditioning your skin to be shaved or waxed at least a week before your trip. So plan accordingly. Make that spa appointment - or if your a shaving/DIY kinda gal - start exfoliating NOW! (Select Spas and on-line: 3 month supply $24. -$40.)

5. Get "Barbie" Perfect Legs:

So, maybe you only have issues with potential ingrowns on your Bikini line or underarms... that is what Bikini Kitty is reserved for. But for your legs - and especially for easy travel, try Schick's Intuition Sha ve system. This amazing razor for legs (or any place you are NOT prone to ingrowns) is perfect for light packing. The triple razor is surrounded by a bar of 'shave lotion' solid. You can shave under the flow of water - staying warm... and by keeping the razor against your leg in both the up and back motion will deliver the lubricating lotion better and eliminates potential nicks from lifting the blade and sleepy, bad aim!

6. Keep Your "Barbie" Legs Sexy & Super Shiny:

One of the best all over moisturizers I have ever found - is also the perfect travel partner. Check out the Lo-Lo Bar. (Select Shops & Online $12.50/lg -$6./sm) This natural, organic, petroleum-free solid body moisturizing bar is worry free in this 'no-spill' formula. You'll stay soft and sexy for hours! You can use Lo-Lo from head to toe - so packing light just keeps getting better and better!

7. Don't Forget Some Protection:

Your first three days in a (suddenly) tropical location will be a shock to your skin. So DO wear protection! Neutrogena has a great selection of hight SPF products in 'Dry Touch' fomulations that are effective and yet not heavy or greasy. (Target: $8. to $9.)

If your planning on in-water sports check out the VERY water-proof Bull Frog Sun Block. I like the kids version - as it smells (softly) like water mellon. (Target: $7-$9)

Toss in a pair of sunglasses, some flip flops and a new swimsuit from Look Swim Wear and you are ready for Santa!

Oh, and if 'he' forgets which suit you really want, order one for yourself - with the 20% off sale they are running RIGHT NOW online!

Promo Code: HY2090LK.

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