RELAXATION FOR WELL-BEING

We all have felt the urge to pull our hair out. Whether rushing to meet a deadline, studying for an exam or trying to handle multiple tasks, stress is a part of our everyday lives. Then again, as bad as stress can be, it can help get us moving. The key is to not let stress build up and overtake us.

Have you ever heard that stress can make you fatigued and depressed? It is true! Stress has been linked to many conditions, including weight gain and chronic illnesses. When the nervous system’s “flight or fly” response is constantly on over drive, it causes an imbalance in our system that can weaken immune response. The stress hormone adrenaline increases your heart rate, making your heart work harder, however, in contrast, another stress hormone cortisol increases glucose levels and temporary inhibits your digestive and immune system.

It’s crazy to think that symptoms of chronic stress can trigger irritability, insomnia, lack of concentration and even indigestion. Fortunately, there are many techniques that can help us cope with stress and anxiety. Old relaxation practices such as yoga and meditation are great means to a mind free of worries. These relaxation practices can help us take some time from our busy lives and focus on the present moment. Focusing on deep breathing can help slow down the heart rate, improving blood pressure and cardiovascular function. Physical exercise, massages, aromatherapy and listening to music have all shown to be beneficial in reducing stress.

Managing stress is essential to a happy and balanced life. So pick a relaxation technique that you enjoy and incorporate it into your daily life!

Envy’s Relaxation Day Recipe (once a week treat):

Envy’s Spiced Apple Candle – Light a candle to enhance the mood. Cinnamon has many health benefits, but some of its main benefits in aromatherapy are reducing nervousness and improving concentration.

Soothing Music – To help refocus and calm the mind.

Hot Bath– The warm water will soothe sore muscles and help with falling asleep faster.

Envy’s Sugar Scrub–Our gentle sugar scrub will help remove dead skin and increase blood circulation.

Envy’s Beauty Oil– Warm several drops in your palms and apply right after bath. It will induce relaxation, help remove toxins and keep your skin soft and supple.

Take care!

-Cristiane Kalat

SUMMER NECESSITIES

The lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer can wreak havoc on our hair and skin.
Greater exposure outdoors means more sweating, more UV exposure, and more dirt. It often means more showers and/or baths and that translates into potential skin problems. If you use a traditional tallow based soap or traditional chemical laden shampoos, conditioners and body washes, you have a great chance of stripping the natural oils out of your hair and skin and sucking dry the moisture from the epidermis and scalp.
The result?Dry, itchy skin.Flaky scalp; brittle hair.Exactly opposite of what you could achieve by making one simple switch to Envy Organics.
First, the other guys. Tallow based soaps use animal renderings as their base and they will leave skin dry and often it feels like there is a film on you after your shower. Traditional shampoos, and body washes are mostly water with very nasty chemicals like parabens, sulfates and phthalates. All of those ingredients have been linked to problems including increased estrogen content, free radical generators and some cancer causing materials. And, they possess few, if any, nutrients.
Now, Envy. No sulfates, parabens or phthalates. Nutrient rich formulas that do a great job cleaning hair and skin.With Envy Shampoos, Conditioners and Body Washes, you can step out of the shower with hydrated skin and hair. Healthy, vibrant and alive.
Envy products boast free radical scavengers and nutrients designed for anti-aging and chock full of anti-oxidants. In addition, all of our products have super moisturizers which are vital for summertime when UV exposure is at its greatest strength.
A quick perusal of “us vs. them” labels proves it all. You really don’t need to go much past the first ingredient … water for them; aloe for us. The rest of the ingredient decks are just as polar opposite … chemicals and cheap fillers for them; vitamins, nutrients and cosmetic grade raw materials for us.
Summer spotlight: Our famous Organic Oil! Excellent for your hair as a deep conditioner (leave in 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing out) or as a leave in for dry ends (wet fingertips with oil and “brush” onto hair).Also excellent as a bath oil and of course, as a massage or body oil.
Enjoy summer’s bounties! Just don’t forget to take a little more time to tend to your hair and skin. Not only will you look better immediately, but with Envy Organics, you are preventing future damage and even repairing skin damage that has already happened.
Best regards,
Charley