Savvy Spa

April, 2007

The Benefits of Gratitude

Enhance ones’ life, with extra aliveness, love joy and gratitude

By: Melody

Once upon a time, our primitive ancestors were much more adapt at releasing stress than we are in these modern times. There was the instinctual and spontaneous reaction of ‘fight and flight’ and the instant sense of reward after escaping from eminent danger.

Yet, as we have evolved, life has become much more complex, and so too has the way that we handle stress. People try to cope in many different ways, often with indulging in a variety of comforts such as entertainment, food, alcohol, sex and drugs.

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Barefoot Dreams Silky Sateen PJ Set

Barefoot Dreams - Silky Sateen PJ Set (Pink/Cream) - Gift Ideas Barefoot Dreams - Silky Sateen PJ Set (Pink/Cream) - Gift Ideas

$120.00

Luxuriously designed sateen PJ set for style and comfort. 100% polyester sateen upper that feel like silk but has the advantage of easy care. Button front shirt that can be worn as a shirt or cover-up. Full length bottom with drawstring elastic waist for comfort and fit. Contrast piping adds the finishing touch. Presented in a matching envelope, this set is the ultimate gift in indulgence. Care Instructions: For best results, machine wash cold, tumble dry low.

Dynamic Health Goji Juice Blend

Dynamic Health Goji Juice Blend — 32 fl oz >>>

$29.99 SALE $11.89

The berries of the Goji plant (Lycium Barbarum) have been treasured for centuries by the Himalayan people. These berries flourish in the tranquil valleys that are naturally protected by the majestic Himalayan Mountains.

The nutrient rich soil and fresh mountain air guarantee nearly perfect conditions for the plants to blossom.

Goji Juice, also known as Wolfberry, formerly a Tibetan secret, was used in ancient recipes as a delicious-tasting elixir that provided many natural benefits. Traditionally and presently, Goji Juice has been used as a soothing, yet powerful, health-promoting tonic.

Healthy Goji juice is on sale now at VitaCost

Bija Goji Berries

Bija Goji Berries — 8 oz >>>

$12.99 SALE $8.57

An ounce a day keeps you smiling away!

Millions of people throughout Asia consume Goji berries every day for both their unique, satisfying flavor, and for their health benefits.

In China’s first herbal encyclopedia, Shen Nong’s Materia Medica, written in the 1st century B.C., Goji was classified as a “superior tonic,” a class of herbs that people should take on an on-going basis to preserve youth and to promote general well being of life.

Dried Goji berries are now on sale at VitaCost

Drink Your Himalayan Goji

Why Not Drink Himalayan Goji for Extra Health Benefits?

By: Dane Stanton

Why do people drink Himalayan Goji and what is it exactly? These are just some of the questions that people have been asking recently ever since this new fruit has exploded onto the nutrition market.

This article will endeavor to answer these two questions so that you can make an informed decision as to whether or not you would like to start to drink Himalayan goji for yourself.

So Where Did It Come From?

Well the first people ever to drink Himalayan goji were the Tibetan monks over a thousand years ago when one monk first discovered goji berries growing from a bush behind a well out the back of the monastery.

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The ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Syndrome

Why Celebrities Smoke Or The ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Syndrome

By: Eileen Gravelle

We’re all affected by images of Hollywood stars, models and celebrities smoking - off-duty or otherwise. Whether that means that individual celebrities have a moral responsibility to us all to shun smoking in their working and private lives is another matter.

What is arguably more interesting than any of that is why on earth celebrities choose to smoke at all?

Hollywood stardom and celebrity status is a superficial world almost entirely based on looks and image. As such, it’s truly astounding to see so many celebrities smoking.

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