Winter Pulse
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Handmade healthy Christmas gift ideas
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No need to fret this Christmas season, Flora has you covered with great gift
ideas that you will feel good about giving away this holiday season.
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Body Butter BarsIf you are not familiar with Body Butter Bars, they are very
moisturizing lotion bars that leave skin soft without the need
for lotions, and they are very simple to make!
Manuka Honey face maskIt turns out that while Manuka honey is great
for your insides, it can also be great for your skin-
leaving it with the softness of a baby’s bottom!
The trick is using Manuka honey as opposed to
regular honey, you will spend a few extra dollars, but
the results will be drastic.
Maria’s Swedish BittersOk, so you don’t actually need to make
this one, it would be easier for you to just
go out and purchase it. If you have not
heard of Maria’s Swedish Bitters, you’re
in for a real treat. This digestive tonic is
made from organic herbs, and will be
your saving grace this season. It stimu-
lates digestion and lessens the feelings
of fullness or gas. This way you can still
wear your skinny jeans to
that Christmas lunch, or
holiday party.
Gift Ideas
1. Put the scented Manuka honey in decorative glass jars, tie with a ribbon and print out a label and instructions.
2. Wrap your homemade bars in a fabric scrap, tie with some twine and attach instructions.
3 Walk into your local health food store and purchase a bottle of Maria’s Swedish Bitters, one for you, and all your friends.
You will need about 1/4 cup honey and 2-3 drops essential oils for whatever scent you desire.
Essential oils have great therapeutic properties; check out some of our favorites.
Lavender: calming, sedative properties that help fi ght stress and promote sleep
Eucalyptus: helps with breathing, and headaches
Sandalwood: calming and instills a sense of inner peace- the scent is also great for both men and women
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All you need is the following:
• Cocoa Butter
• Coconut Oil
• Beeswax
• Essential Oils
In a double boiler (or large glass
bowl on top of a small pan of boiling water) mix equal parts cocoa butter, coconut oil and beeswax and heat until all are melted. Let cool slightly and add essential oils or fragranc-es to your preference. (Vanilla and peppermint work really well) Pour into some type of mold and put
in the f r idge or freezer until hard-ened. Silicone cupcake molds work great for this.
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3 Tips to Stop Winter Weight Gainhe nights are getting longer and
the days are shorter. Winter is
amongst us, and much like bears and
squirrels, we also tend to hibernate,
and, like our furry friends, we also tend
to fatten up. Studies show that the
average person gains anywhere from
two to fi ve pounds each winter. Don’t
be victim to the muffi n top this year,
keep your fabulous fanny with these
tips below:
Get OutsideNot enough sunlight can trigger
cravings for everything from cook-
ies to muffi ns, gluten-free of course,
but still sinfully fattening. There
are a host of outdoor activities to
do, from the extreme sport of heli-
skiing to the mellow sport of snow
shoeing. Be sure to dress accordingly
and bring someone cozy along to snug-
gle next to for the chairlift rides.
Think before you SipWhen it’s cold out, it’s inevitable
that you want a hot drink to warm
you up, but be wary, the average
festive holiday drink can pack
upwards of 400 calories, not to
mention the awful sugar and artifi cial
syrups that they are made up of.
Make your own and play around with
spices like cinnamon and cayenne. Did
we mention these spices have warming
properties for the body too?
DHAThat’s right, DHA! You know that
really great stuff we get from fi sh and
algae. DHA has been shown to help
prevent packing on the pounds as it can
often help with metabolism. Get out
there and eat DHA, your waistline will
thank you for it.
Udo’s Oil DHA
• Contains algae-sourced omega-3 DHA,
a vegetarian, sustainable alternative to
fi sh oils
• Supports the brain, eyes
and nerves
• One serving of Udo’s
Oil™ DHA 3•6•9 Blend
provides 100 mg of DHA
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