Beauty Beyond Skin Deep: The Fabula Skincare & Wellness Blog

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Healthy Living

Sweet Cheeks

May 30, 2010
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Although sun safety is never out of season-Summer is a reminder to be extra careful and serious about sun protection. Celebrate  sun drenched days with sweet cheeks not red cheeks and be smart, don’t forget to  protect your skin from the potential dangers of UV  rays before they happen. Nothing threatens your skin’s appearance like [...]

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Breathe Easy

April 26, 2010
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This spring I’ve been seeing a lot of clients suffering from seasonal nasal allergies, early in the season. Not only watery and itchy eyes but manifesting into breakouts around the face too. This is triggered by pollen in the air. Newly blooming trees, grasses, and weeds are the culprits now in the spring and summer. [...]

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Aquamarine Jewel Full Of Hope & Tranquility

April 20, 2010
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This was my experience every day for one week at The Sivananda Ashram YogaRetreat. It was a true sanctuary of peace and natural beauty located on a paradise-like island with crystal clear water and pure white sand just across the bay from Nassau.
My adventure began on a Saturday morning as I arrived on the island [...]

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A Clean Slate

March 31, 2010
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Why a detoxification and cleanse program is an integral part of a healthy skin regimen:
Last week, I conducted a new patient interview, and with palpable frustration my patient said “ I don’t understand, I eat so well, but still feel like crap. I am always tired, feel like I am dragging my [...]

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Spring Training

March 31, 2010
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This winter  was a difficult one that left many feeling exhausted, overwhelmed  and blue (common symptoms of  the “Winter Blues.”) Clearing your skin, mind and body with a cleansing  for the change of the season is a great way to regroup. One of the best ways to feel lighter and put a little spring in [...]

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Must Love Dogs And Cats

March 23, 2010
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Today is my canine beauty Maya’s 1st birthday, a Black Labrador German Short-Haired Pointer mix. I thought this would be a perfect time to post under the category of holistic pet care! Last May when we picked her up from the foster home, I could not have imagined how much she would enrich our lives. [...]

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Share The Om

March 1, 2010
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Every weekday I receive an inspirational thought for a happy, healthy and fulfilling day. Today’s “DailyOm” is about Cause, Effect and Transformation. I believe the quest for spiritual and emotional growth is never ending and any tool that can help us achieve this and physical well-being  is worth sharing! This winter has been a difficult [...]

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The Sweet Truth

February 14, 2010
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I have always had sweet memories of Valentine’s Day. I can remember waiting anxiously at the door for my father to arrive, much the same way a puppy waits for his treat! I knew as soon Dad walked in, there would be flowers for my mom and chocolates for each of us: the kind in [...]

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Green Go-Getter

February 11, 2010
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Hardy Leafy Green Juice
Ingredients:
4 carrots
2 sticks of celery
handful of parsley (chopped)
handful of spinach
3 leafs of Romaine lettuce
Directions:
Process above vegetables in the juicer.

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Apple Beet Zinger

February 11, 2010
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Stimulating Juice Recipe -Great For Beginners
Ingredients:
beet with the greens
4-5 apples (I like Fuji Apples)
Directions:
Cut the beet and apples into pieces. Process the beet and apples in the juicer. I also add 1/2 lemon and small ginger  nub to spice it up!

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