We know nothing compares to the sun's gentle kiss on your skin, that bronze glow you get from spending those summer days at the beach in the sun. But when the winter months roll in, keeping that sun-kissed glow can be tough. Tanning beds cause pre-mature aging (unless they are infrared tanning beds) and it can be harder finding the perfect self tanner than finding a guy it seems! So try this recipe! Utilizing all-natural ingredients and the nourishment of Cacao to get you that natural bronze glow. Here is the recipe for this at home tan in a can!

Ingredients:
4 black tea bags 
2 cups boiling water
Sponge or spray bottle

Optional:
NAtural Organic Body lotion 
Pure Cacoa Powder

Instructions:
Boil Water. When water has boiled, add the tea bags to steep. Leave in for 10-15 minutes, or until tea is dark and cool enough to touch.

In the meantime, take a shower to ensure your skin is oil- and sweat-free. Afterwards, make sure skin is completely dry.

Stand on something you don't mind getting dirty. If using a sponge, drench it in the tea and wipe all over your body. If using a spray bottle, fill it with tea and spray evenly. Let skin air-dry and apply another coat for a deeper shade. Mix with Cacao powder and a natural organic lotion for a nourishing golden glow!

Tea will stain clothes if wet, so make sure you're all dry before dressing. The "tan" should last 3-4 days.



sources: 
http://vitaljuice.com/entry_detail/everywhere/9836/This_technique_is_so_easy_you_wont_be-leaf_it_.htm

Lose Pounds:
Weight loss, how to lose pounds. The weight and obesity crisis is no secret anymore, and it is a growing epidemic. Despite all the new diet fads,diet foods, diet meals and slimming products and information being everywhere.
That is because everything we have thought or learned about how to lose weight and weight loss is FALSE. So before we go any further on how to lose pounds, how to lose weight without a diet, no diet foods, potions or pills; let’s debunk the dangerous weight loss myths first. So the 1st one:

WEIGHT LOSS MYTH #1
Exercise More:
We all hear this from our friends, family even doctors now. “You just need to exercise more for weight control” “You lose weight with a diet and more exercise.” WRONG.

Our nation is in a state of intense exercisers, extreme dieters who still can’t lose the weight. So why is this? The truth is it is NOT your fault that you are struggling with weight loss and weight control. It’s your hormones’ fault! We are in a state of toxicity overload and acidity overload. read more about that on this link here. You are not overweight, you’re over-acidic and overtoxic. So addressing weight loss with a diet or more exercise won’t fix the problem. PROPER detoxification on the cellular level, achieving and maintaining the pH balance in our body and a specific and targeted exercise routine that only talks 10 minutes a day will do the trick. You will lose weight with this simple and extremely effective weight loss tip.

WEIGHT LOSS MYTH #2
Eat Less:
We are plagued with caloric restriction, low calorie diets, diet foods and diet meals everywhere. It may work for us short term sure, but then that pesky weight comes back with a vengeance once we get off the strict diet. That is because this is disrupting our natural hormonal state, and hormones control everything with weight loss and tells our body how to lose pounds and burn fat. The truth is, calories in and calories out is FALSE. Go back 100-200-1,000 years. They never counted calories, this is a new thing society does. Ask yourself why. Is it because we are eating more, or is it because we are surrounded by so many toxins, chemicals, and man-made unnatural food, drinks, personal care products etc that it is throwing our entire bodily functions out of whack? It’s time to get back to the basics for weight loss and other health conditions. No gimmicks, potions or pills. Just a lifestyle built upon simplicity, enjoy ability and natural organic living. No more calorie counting.

WEIGHT LOSS MYTH #3
Reduce Fat:
Fat burns fat. Ok ok I know what you’re thinking, ‘fat makes you fat though!’ Again this is WRONG. In fact, so wrong that it is causing far worse health conditions that just weight loss! Good Fats in their natural form and in it’s natural ratio is NECESSARY and VITAL for weight loss and hormone balancing, thyroid conditions and diabetes. If you see foods that say “low-fat” or “non-fat” on them that definition actually means “chemical sh*tstorm. Throwing our hormones including Leptin even further out of whack, increasing our toxicity levels dramatically (due to the chemicals added in the process of removing/reducing fat). Leptin needs good healthy fats to work properly. Leptin is the hormone that tells our body to burn fat for energy, it also tells our brain when we are full. These low fat diet foods and diets are causing severe hormone disruption. And weight loss and health is completely reliant upon proper hormone function, thus concluding that weight loss foods and any diet that you are on MUST contain good, health, natural fats.

WEIGHT LOSS MYTH #4
Eat More Whole Grains
Oh boy, this one that we have had pushed on us for years now is perhaps one of the most problematic myths in our quest to lose pounds, have weight reduction and maintain weight control. The truth is grains are the cause of so many problems in today’s world due to the cross-breeding of grains/wheat, Genetically modified foods all resulting in foreign proteins and chemicals our bodies cannot recognize and treat like foreign invaders. Whole Grains disrupt our hormones, cause multiple diseases, destroy our gut and brain health (the gut is the 2nd brain), and it is impossible to lose weight with Whole Grains (unless they are ancient 100% natural and organic). You see grains turn to sugar in our body, and are actually worse than sugar itself! Eliminating ALL grains for 30-45 days (after you can incorporate ancient natural grains back in) will allow you to feel better than you ever have while slimming you through weight reduction.

You must be willing to unlearn everything you have ever learned about diet foods, fat, calories, weight control, weight reduction, weight loss and diet. And re-learn what works, because if you do you will learn how to lose weight fast, how to lose body fat, how to maintain weight control, and most importantly how to become a fat burner and not only look better, but also feel better than you ever have!

If you really want to know how to lose weight fast The ALIVE Academy offers a comprehensive Weight Loss program both in-person and virtual that incorporates detoxification, balancing the body’s pH, and will teach you how to lose weight with delicious foods, minimal exercise, and slimming tips that will boost your energy, mood and HGH production!

Related Articles:
http://www.thealiveacademy.com/Superfoods
http://www.thealiveacademy.com/Gut-Health
http://www.thealiveacademy.com/Benefits-of-Lemon-Ginger-Water
http://www.thealiveacademy.com/Permanent-Weight-Loss
http://www.thealiveacademy.com/Cayenne-Pepper

SOURCES: www.TheALIVEAcademy.com

 It seems as though it's been a summer of Celebrity babies. Kourtney Kardashian, Jessica Simpson, Snooki, Molly Sims. And now, Congratulations to Vanessa Minnillo and Nick Lachey! The couple welcomed their first child together yesterday on Wednesday, September 12th. Vanessa and Nick, who have been married since July 2011, named their new baby boy Camden John Lachey. The new parents released a statement to Us Weekly this morning about their bundle of joy, saying, “We are incredibly proud to announce the birth of our beautiful baby boy, Camden John Lachey. Born today at 6:54 pm. He came into this world at 8lbs 9oz and 21 inches. Love has truly been redefined for both of us.” 

Vanessa 31, said throughout her pregnancy she tried to to “eat constantly,” but is aware of what she is putting in her body, while watching her calorie count. It’s better to be safe! “The only gift I can give my baby right now is what I put in my mouth and how I am health-conscious about trying to stay active,” she said in one interview “[My baby] is actually developing and growing. I think about everything I eat and drink.”

Bill and Giuliana Rancic are parents to baby boy Edward! Life & Style brought the Rancic family into the public eye for the first time. After a very public struggle with infertility and breast cancer, the Rancic's finally have their baby. This year was their year Giuliana and BIll had declared when they rang in 2012, and it sure looks that way! The happy couple look beautiful on the cover of Life & Style (below) with baby boy Edward Rancic. 

"Bill and Giuliana Rancic show off their adorable 2-week-old baby boy for the first time in Life & Style, on newsstands now. “I had always heard that when you have a baby it completes your life — and it’s true,” Giuliana gushes. “I love my baby, and I love my new role.”

The proud new parents posed with their son — whom they call Duke — during the exclusive photo shoot at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago on September 9.

“Every day he’s changing — it’s just remarkable to see,” Bill, 41, says. “[He’s] got Giuliana’s dimples!”

How did they come up with the baby name?

“Edward is Bill’s late dad’s name and my dad’s name,” Giuliana explains. “It was a way to honor them. And Duke means leader.”

The E! News host, 38, seems to have adjusted beautifully to motherhood.

“It’s amazing how maternal instincts have taken over, and Giuliana’s just supermom,” says Bill. “It literally brought tears to my eyes the other day watching her with Duke.”

And apparently she’s a pro at changing diapers. “I’d never changed more than a diaper or two in my life,” she laughs. “Now it’s like the littlest things that make me happy — happier than I’ve ever been.”

It was a long road to parenthood for the couple. After struggling for years with infertility and IVF injections, Giuliana was diagnosed with breast cancer and in December 2011 underwent a double mastectomy. When she was told to delay trying to get pregnant again for at least five years, the couple searched out a surrogate and shortly after announced that they were expecting.

Finally on August 29, baby Duke made his arrival via gestational carrier.

“I couldn’t believe that all those years of struggling and the tears actually paid off,” Giuliana says. “Every shot, every doctor’s visit — in the end, when you’re holding your baby in your arms, you forget it all, and it’s worth it.”

For all the exclusive pics of baby Edward Duke Rancic, pick up this week’s issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!"

sources:
http://www.celebritybabyscoop.com/2012/09/12/bill-giuliana-rancic-introduce-edward-duke

don't get enough sulfur/MSM it can wreak havoc on your body in many different ways. Sulfur is stored in every cell of the body. Your body won't be able to repair or replace damaged tissue fast enough. If this occurs, the body compensates by producing abnormal cells that may lead to illness and disease. You will also experience a sensitivity to pain. Sulfur deficiencies are also associated with gastrointestinal problems, a poor immune system, arthritis, and rheumatism, memory loss and acne. It can also lead to brittle nails and hair, dermatological problems and dry skin. 


1. Improves skin health and complexion
MSM is necessary for collagen production.Our skin is made up of the proteins: collagen, keratin and elastin.  MSM is used in the production of both keratin and collagen. Together collagen, keratin and elastin work to create beautiful skin. As we age our body produces less collagen and our skin losses it's youthful appearance. I've found that MSM can turn back the hands of time.Sagging skin and wrinkles, as well as dry, cracked skin are all developed through a loss of collagen.  MSM works together with Vitamin C to build new, healthy tissues.  MSM can normalize collagen formation and radically improve skin health as well as give you a dewy glowing complexion! MSM is a definite must have for beauty!

2. Improves flexibility
Research has shown that MSM is highly effective in improving joint flexibility.  Additionally, it helps to produce flexible skin and muscle tissue.  This leads to an increase in overall flexibility due to a restoration of the “juiciness” in the tissues.

3. Detoxifies the body
One of the most important features of MSM is that it makes your cells more permeable.  This means that it allows toxins and metabolic waste products to easily be moved out of the cells, while essential nutrients and hydration can be moved in.  It’s a calcium phosphate dissolver, so it has a remarkable ability to break up the bad calcium that’s at the root of degenerative diseases.

4. Strengthens hair and nails
Collagen and keratin and both critical for the production of healthy hair and nails.  MSM is a bonafide “beauty mineral” that provides the sulfur needed to produce collagen and keratin.  It’s also highly noted to contribute to exceptional strength and thickness of the hair and nails, which can be noticed in just a couple weeks of consistent use.


5. Protects Against Parasites
MSM has proven to be a very effective treatment for parasites. Research shows that MSM works by laying a coating over the intestinal areas where some types of parasites normally attach themselves. This coating makes it impossible for parasites to attach themselves to your body. Since they are not attached to your body, the parasites are simply flushed out of your system through the process of elimination. MSM can be used against worms, giardia, trichomonas, and other types of parasites.

6. Accelerates healing
Lactic acid and other byproducts cause pain and soreness in the body.  MSM increases the ability of the body to eliminate waste products at the cellular level.  This speeds recovery and frees up more energy for rebuilding.

7. Naturally Increases energy
Due to the increased permeability of the cells, less energy is required to deal with the accumulation of toxins. MSM Enhances Your Nutrient Absorption  Also through increased oxygen absorption MSM is a natural energy enhancer.



8. Increased Nutrient Absorption
MSM increases the absorption of nutrients so that the energy expenditure on digestion is vastly reduced, allowing you to more adequately utilize the nutrients you are consuming. Studies show that a lot of vitamins and other vital nutrients may not be utilized in the best possible manner unless they coexist with MSM to lock it. 

9. Anti-inflammatory
MSM is a powerful anti-inflammatory due to its ability to allow metabolic wastes to be removed from the cells.  Excess weight on the body is actually inflammation.  The cells of the body are chronically inflamed and retaining the byproducts of metabolic processes.  Sulfur needs to be present In order for these toxins and wastes to be removed from the body.  When these byproducts can be removed from the system, then the cells can also dispose of excess fluids that were being stored as a buffer.  What results is a natural and effective reduction in unwanted weight.


10. Cell Regeneration
MSM Ensures connective tissue health and the formation of collagen. In addition to that, it provides the body with raw materials required for creation of new cells, repairing and replacement of damaged tissues and organs.


How to use MSM:
MSM can be purchased in powder form or in supplement capsules.  For best results using the MSM powder, added it to your water along with a botanical source of Vitamin C like Camu Camu Berry or lemon juice.  Most MSM supplements are derived from petroleum, you can get a 100% plant derived MSM right here: Nature's Sunshine MSM or at EarthShift Products.

Start with one teaspoon of MSM powder in 16 ounces of water or 1500mg, and gradually work your way up to 2 to 3 tablespoons per day or 4000mg to see some really impressive results. However start slowly as the waste in your blood stream can cause all kinds of problems ranging from flu-like symptoms to re-experiencing the effects of drugs that you have taken in the past. For example, heavy caffeine users may feel extra jittery. The key to reducing or eliminating detox symptoms is to start on MSM slowly so that the waste in your tissues is released slowly and to drink lots of water so that the released toxins will be flushed out of your body quickly.  

Silica & MSM are considered essentials for anti-aging & beauty. Order the Beauty Combo here & turn back the clock!
MSM 
Silica



Sources:
www.theshawnstevensonmodel.com
http://falconblanco.com/health/msm/faq.html

Miranda Kerr is growing in popularity daily. Not just for her Sexy Supermodel body, but also for her passion for Natural Health & Beauty. She launched an Organic Skincare company Kora Organics to bring natural & organic skincare to her fans, KORA Organics also educates their followers on how to lead a Holistic lifestyle all around! She speaks openly in interviews about the power of Superfoods & her daily consumption of them. Here are the Supermodels' top 7 Beauty and Health Secrets:

Noni Juice
Miranda says: "This (NONI) is my worst-kept beauty secret. I drink it daily and noni extract is part of my Kora Organics range. It aids the immune system because of the number of vitamins and minerals it contains."

NONI Juice Benefits:

• Immune booster: Noni is considered one of the most nutritious fruits. Many of its nutrients are known to stimulate the immune system.

• Digestive Stimulant: Noni juice has traditionally been used as a laxative.

• Anti-oxidants: Research has shown that Noni juice exhibits better antioxidant activity than grape seed extract and pycnogenol.

• Analgesic: The Noni tree is also knows as the ‘Painkiller and Headache tree’. Noni has been found to be 75% as effective as morphine sulphate in relieving pain without the toxic side effects.

• Antibacterial, antifungal and antiparasitic: With the presence of active compounds like anthraquinones, scopoletin and terpenes, Noni is effective against bacteria and fungus.

• Anti-inflammatory: Noni juice has shown similar results to the newer over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs, called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

• Anti-tumor/ anti-cancerous: Noni juice contains noni-ppt, which has shown anti-tumor activity.

Coconut Oil
Miranda Kerr takes 4 Tablespoons a day of this Superfood. It helps with: Weight Loss, Skin, Hair, Hormones, Thyroid & much more! Click here to see 160 uses for Coconut Oil

Liquid Chlorophyll
Miranda says: "I add this  to my water most days. It is naturally alkaline and contains vitamins, minerals and amino acids & helps build the blood."

Maca Root Powder
Miranda says: "Maca is rich in amino acids, essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and trace elements, it’s great to mix into smoothies, yoghurt, cereal, oatmeal or muesli."
Some of the Benefits of Maca Root Include:

• Treat PMS 
• Helps with mood swings
• May help with Thyroid conditions
• Menopause symptom relief 
• Sexual stimulation
• Nourishes glandular system
• HRT alternative (Hormone Replacement Therapy)
• Increases stamina & athletic performance
• Increases energy 
• Balance hormones
• Increases libido

• Deeper sleep
• Balances moods
• Enhances memory and brain function
• Increases energy levels
• Helps adapt to stress
• Slows the aging process
• Lessens aches and pain, more endurance and stamina
• Prevents osteoporosis, high calcium and vegetable protein
• Reverses vaginal dryness

Dark chocolate
Miranda says: "This is my weakness. It’s rich in antioxidants though, and I’m happy to remind myself of that!"  Get guilt-free Organic, non-gmo chocolate rich in Omegas here

Acai Berry
Miranda says: "I sprinkle it on my porridge, gluten-free cereal or smoothie." 
Acai berries are a rich source of antioxidants

Sunwarrior Protein
Sunwarrior Protein is RAW Vegan & highly bio-available. Your body rapidly absorbs what it needs & builds lean muscle mass surprisingly fast! Alicia Silverstone, Jake Shields, Brody Jenner, Orlando Bloom are just a few other celebrities who are fans of Sunwarrior!

An interviewer asks Miranda Kerr: "You lost the baby weight ridiculously fast. Can you give us a breakdown of your daily diet?

Miranda: "Everyday is different, but I like to start the day with a fresh green juice with kale, spinach, cucumber, beets and lemon. Then half an hour later, I have a power smoothie which has Sunwarrior Protein Powder, chia seeds, maca powder, raw cacao (in the Chocolate flavored Sunwarrior Brown Rice RAW Protein), bee pollen, goji berries, noni juice, Vitamineral Green and coconut water."

So here you go, secrets of a Supermodel for glowing Health and Beauty! Incorporate any or all of these to take your Health & Beauty to another level! Become a fat-burning, skin glowing, energy-pumping, GlamOrganic Sexy model in your own life! Embrace the Supermodel in YOU ~ <3 ~

Purchase Miranda Kerr's Beauty Secrets:
Noni Juice
Noni Pills
Maca
Women's Maca Supplement
Chlorophyll
Acai Antioxidant
Dark Chocolate
Sunwarrior Protein
Rosehips Oil
KORA Organics Skincare

sources:
http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/food+diet/nutrition/galleries/superfood+secrets+of+a+supermodel,16471?pos=1#top
www.koraorganics.com