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The Secret To Healthy Weightloss

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Isolation was tough for pretty much everyone. And I know a lot of us have taken some comfort in chocolate over this period.

No shame in that, it’s been tough.

Not only that, but isolation is BORING! Which brings with it the temptation to snack, just for something to do.

But we run the risk of not just taking those extra iso-kilos out of lockdown with us, we might take the habits too.

So if you want to stop those habits in their tracks and feel healthier than you did before Covid 19 hit, here are some tips for truly healthy weight loss.

First off, hydrate! Drink water.

I mean it. Take a sip of that water.

No, more. More. Now we’re getting somewhere.

Hydration is truly the first step to healthy weight loss. Especially if the reason we put on weight in the first place was due to snacking.

Did you know that the feeling of hunger and the feeling of thirst are incredibly similar and therefore easy to confuse with each other?

It’s true. So here’s something that we should all start doing today. Before you reach for those chips or even an apple, have a few sips of water.

Make sure you’ve had a good drink and then give it a few minutes. If you’re still feeling peckish, help yourself to a healthy snack. The apple was a pretty good choice.

Portion control is often spouted as an important factor in weight loss but hydration helps here too. Drink a glass of water before every meal. Doing so will kick start your metabolism but also ensure that you eat as much as you need, instead of as much as you feel like eating.

Secondly, there are some foods that can help you to control the mechanisms in your body that influence weight gain and loss.

It almost sounds too good to be true doesn’t it? But it’s really not all that out there – the things you eat obviously have a huge effect on your body. You rely on the food and things you consume to provide your body with all the things it needs to function. That means that your hormones and other functions are influenced by the food you eat.

For example, your body uses chemicals to signal to your brain when you’re hungry and when you’re full. Instead of relying purely on will power to control whether you beat the munchies, you can give your body some guarana seed extract. This extract can actually help you feel satiated and reduce those hunger pains.

Cinnamon bark extract can help reduce cravings too. It is useful for maintaining normal blood glucose levels. Glucose is the fuel your body runs on. If your blood detects that it isn’t carrying enough glucose it triggers the release of hormones that signal that you need to eat. Regulating your blood sugar helps prevent those hunger pains.

Now, you know I’m not going to make you hunt down guarana seed and cinnamon bark extracts. Our day drops have both of those, not to mention other ingredients that boost your metabolism, support digestion and control hormones that cause weight gain.

Paired with this we have our night drops working with the ingredients in the day drops to support your body. The ingredients in these drops are focused on improving sleep and lessening stress.

When you are stressed your body releases Cortisol which is directly related to fat storage in your body. It’s the same chemical that is released when you’re tired.

We know stress and lack of sleep aren’t great for our bodies but it turns out they can contribute to weight gain too! As if they needed to be worse.

But our night drops help combat these, ensuring you are less stressed and more well rested so that your body doesn’t feel the need to let cortisol out.

For example, it contains holy basil powder which directly lowers cortisol levels. It also encourages relaxation with Astragalus root powder.

Taken together, these drops are a powerful tool for healthy weight loss.

Just add water and your weight loss is in the bag!

A deep dive into tap water and tap water filters

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Is tap water safe to drink? 

Tap water goes through a treatment process where chemicals are added to disinfect the water. In Australia, the most common of these chemicals are chlorine, fluoride and aluminium. The level of these chemicals in tap water are deemed ‘safe.’ But if you are reading this article, you probably don’t want to be ingesting even the smallest amount of these chemicals if you can avoid it. Tap water is still going to give you the necessary hydration to function in your day to day life. Still, we know these chemicals in higher concentrations can have adverse health effects over a lifetime. 

So what is healthy water? 

On the other hand, healthy water is tap water that has been filtered or purified to remove these unnecessary pollutants. Some people filter their water just because it tastes better, but many others are trying to eliminate their consumption of these contaminants. Whilst healthy water can come in different forms; the term encompasses all types of water which aim to provide contaminant-free drinking water. 

What does pH have to do with drinking water?

In the simplest terms, pH measures how acidic or alkaline a liquid substance is. If a substance has high alkalinity, it means it can neutralize higher amounts of acid. On the flip side, acidity is needed in substances to buffer the alkalinity. Water too high in alkalinity can make the human body unable to metabolize key nutrients. The two go hand in hand! And that’s where pH comes into play, giving you a numerical value to the balance between these two forces. 

What pH level should drinking water be? 

The pH scales range from 0 to 14. The lower the pH is, the more acidic it is; the higher pH means it’s more alkaline. Therefore water with a pH of 7 would be the purest drinking water, with the ideal pH range of drinking water between 6.5 to 8.5. We’ve run you through chlorine and what pH means in tap water, but what else should you be looking out for whilst you’re determining if tap water is safe to drink? 

Let us tell you about TDS

TDS stands for total dissolved solids and measures the amount of dissolved organic and inorganic solids present in water. Total dissolved solids in water are inorganic salts, including calcium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, sulphate, potassium cations, carbonate and hydrogen carbonate. These substances can arise from both natural sources and human activity. For example, there may be a high salt content due to water flowing over a salty natural landscape or contamination due to runoff from an urban, agricultural or industrial environment. 

How to check TDS in water at home

You can buy small hand-held meters online to check the levels of TDS in your tap water. They are easy to use; just make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The World Health Organisation stated an excellent level of TDS found in water should sit at less than 300 milligrams per litre. A range of 300-600 is deemed good, whilst 600-900 is fair. Water with a TDS of 900-1,200mg per litre is classed as poor, with over 1,200 an unacceptable level. Keep in mind researchers have found water with an extremely low level of TDS can have a terrible taste. 

How do water filters work? 

Water filtration systems use a physical barrier to block or trap contaminants from passing through. A water filter system consists of ceramic or polypropylene filters where tightly packed fibres create a screen, trapping any pollutants from passing through the other side. Keep in mind these filters eventually get clogged by all this trapped matter and need changing. What’s the best water filter system, we hear you ask? Thankfully, as more people are unhappy with their tap water quality, more products are becoming available.

A water pitcher is the most common way to filter your water at home, along with a faucet filter, countertop filter, or under-sink filters growing increasingly popular. When you’re on the go, we love using filtered water bottles, and you can even get filtered straws for optimal portability! The best option for you depends on the needs of your household, a filtered water bottle may be all you need, or you could install a whole house filter. 

We can only recommend the products we have tried and tested, the Puritii Tritan Water Bottle is ideal for when you’re out and about, but if you want your tap water to be transformed into healthy water, the Puritii Water Filter 2.0 is the simplest way to do so. We hope this deep dive into tap water and filtered solutions has given you the tools to ensure you are drinking the healthiest water possible!

What is eczema and what can you do to help with the symptoms?

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Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a common skin condition that affects nearly 32 percent of people in the United States. The condition is characterised by patches of skin that become inflamed, itchy, scaly red, cracked and rough. It commonly occurs in infants, but can continue through to adulthood if the individual does not address the cause of the condition.

So what is the cause of the condition?

There is no one cause of eczema, the condition has a different cause per case that can develop due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. For example, if both parents have had eczema the risk of a child inheriting this is much greater. The specific environmental factors are vast but may include:

  • Irritants like soaps, detergents, shampoos
  • Allergens like dust mites, mold or dandruff
  • Microbes including fungi, viruses and bacterial infections
  • Hot and cold temperatures can exacerbate underlying eczema
  • Certain foods, particularly dairy, eggs, wheat and soy products
  • Hormonal fluctuations, particularly in the case of women who suffer more eczema flare ups at times of hormonal change like during pregnancy and certain points in the menstrual cycle

Another factor that has been closely linked to eczema flare ups is stress. Stress exacerbates any of the above contributors, so if you know that you have high stress levels as well as one or more of the above, you are way more likely to have frequent or sustained eczema. So manage your stress! Meditate, take baths, go for walks, try to lower your stress set point to help your body heal.

I have eczema, what can I do?

Eczema feels dry, flakey, may burn or feel itchy. These aren’t particularly nice symptoms, particularly if they affect an obvious area like the face. So it’s understandable that you want relief and you want it now! Here are some things you can do to help:

  1. Know your triggers, try to halt them in their path before they result in a major flare ups.
  2. Moisturise! Find a natural moisturiser without all the nasty chemicals and put it on your skin at least twice a day after showering. The best type of product will contain no dyes or perfume.
  3. Apply an anti-itch cream to the affected area after moisturising like hydrocortisone cream.
  4. Don’t scratch your skin! This may be hard but the less you scratch it, the quicker it heals. Try pressing on the skin if you really need some relief.
  5. Wear loose clothing. Tight clothing made of poor quality material will make eczema worse as your skin is not able to breathe.
  6. Take a bath. Not only does this help with stress, but water is also a great eczema therapy. Bathe in lukewarm water ideally.
  7. Find products that work for you.

The Beauty of Action’s has various skin solutions for eczema. This helps to rebalance the moisture lost in the skin during an eczema flare up.

Eczema is not fun, you may feel embarrassed, self conscious or even just frustrated. You don’t have to feel like this. Try following the aforementioned steps and manage your stress levels and you will be noticing some great improvements.

What can I do about inflammation and joint pain?

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Inflammation is the source of all evil, really though. Inflammation is at the route of all chronic disorders, diseases, skin problems, gut problems, mood lows and so much more. So why do you have it? And what can you do about it?

Firstly, inflammation is a natural component of the body’s immune response. Think about when you fell over as a kid and you scraped your knee, the body’s natural inflammatory response caused your knee to heal again. Similarly, when you exercise your body produces a brief inflammatory response which is then compounded with a significant production of antioxidants during the anti-inflammatory recovery period.

However, small amounts of occasional inflammation are very different to chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation is characterised by perpetually high levels of inflammation inside the body that the body is unable to manage and regulate. This eventually leads to a number of diseases and conditions, including cancer and rheumatoid arthritis.

Common symptoms of chronic inflammation are joint pain, fatigue, fever, mouth sores, gut complaints and rashes.

So why do some people suffer with chronic inflammation?

Several things can cause chronic inflammation, including an untreated cause of minor inflammation such as a contracted infection or an injury. Another more serious cause is an autoimmune disorder like Crohn’s disease, or the most common reason, is due to the long term exposure to irritants, chemicals and pollution.

So that food you’re eating that is heavily processed, full of ingredients that you can’t even name and tastes amazing? Unfortunately, it is probably the cause, or at least a contributor, to your chronic inflammation. If you are suffering with joint pain that never seems to really go away, you need to address a few key things in your life.

1. What are you eating?

Certain foods cause an inflammatory response, these include: refined carbohydrates, fried foods, processed meat and simple sugars like high fructose corn syrup. These cause chaos in your body.

Eat anti-inflammatory foods that help your body heal, like foods that are high in antioxidants and polyphenols. These foods include extra virgin olive oil, leafy greens, fatty fish, fruits and nuts. Basically, if it grows in the ground or in a tree then it will help you.

2. How much do you exercise?

This list sounds pretty boring I know, but seriously if you want to decrease inflammation in your body then you need to start moving. Exercise prevents and eliminates inflammation even at the source. According to an article published in the journal Brain, exercising for only 20 minutes a day decreases key inflammatory biomarkers.

3. What supplements are you taking?

If you’re eating healthy and moving your body but still suffer with signs of inflammation then you need to step your game up a notch. Having sufficient levels of all essential nutrients and vitamins will help to fight inflammation and if you are not getting this from your diet alone then you need to start supplementing.

Beauty of Action’s Elite & Magic-D Duo Pack is specially designed to combat inflammation and joint pain, it includes a super blend of the stronger antioxidants and nutrients found in nature combined with a high dose of calcium, magnesium, vitamin D3 and vitamin K2, all proven to fight inflammation.

Guide to weight loss supplements in Australia

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How does the body lose weight?

First things first, we have to differentiate between fat loss and weight loss. Fat loss is weight loss from fat (you guessed it), whilst weight loss is from your overall body weight; the loss comes from either muscle, water or fat. Fat loss is a better goal to aim for as a loss in body weight could decrease your muscle mass, leaving you with an increased risk of injury.

Now that’s out of the way, a goal to lose weight and burn body fat is a great motivator to keep in shape and fuel our bodies with nutrient-dense foods. Whilst we may be pumping it out at the gym and filling our bodies with nourishing whole foods, we wouldn’t mind a little helping hand.

Supplements help us maintain our overall health, and targeted supplements give us an extra boost when we need it most, like when you feel you’re catching a cold or to maintain glowing skin. Now there are weight loss supplements that, in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise, can help you achieve your fat loss goals.

How to tell if you’re losing fat

You can track your weight loss progress on a scale, but it isn’t a necessary reflection of fat burnt. For women, a healthy body fat percentage sits between 21 to 35 percent, whilst for men it is between 8 to 24 percent. A scale can’t differentiate whether the number on the scale represents fat or muscle loss, it’s worth investing in a way to measure body fat to get an accurate picture of your body fat composition.

Supplements for help weight loss

You didn’t come to our website to read about ways to lose weight, you have already tried them! A combination of a healthy diet, variety of exercise, sleep, rest and hydration is a great start to tackle losing fat. But supplement lovers (like us) will be pleased to know there are plenty of your favourite nutrients that can help you out on your weight loss journey.

Caffeine lovers rejoice! Consuming your favourite energy-boosting beverages can aid in your fat loss progress. Green tea is a rich source of antioxidants, promoting liver, heart and brain health. It also works to slow the absorption of carbohydrates and boosts your metabolism. Coffee (the most popular liquid caffeine) also boosts the metabolism and can decrease appetite.

Green tea and coffee contain plenty of catechins and caffeine, which have been shown to regulate hormones to enhance thermogenesis (the process of burning calories to digest food). However, there are only so many cups of caffeine we can have a day if we want to sleep! Green tea leaf and coffee bean extracts are a great way to get their added benefits into your diet. Our Slenderiiz Day Drops contain both these powerful antioxidants as well as guarana seed extract, boasting even more caffeine, catechins and antioxidants.

The Slenderiiz Day and Night Drops are made of powerful, natural ingredients scientifically proven to aid in weight loss. Their potent blend works to curb appetite, control cravings, boost the metabolism and regulate hormones associated with fat retention. The Slenderiiz Day Drops pack the nutrients from caffeine, so what’s in the Night Drops?

The Slenderiiz Night Drops contain one of nature’s most sacred plants; Holy Basil. The Indian plant is considered to be a tonic for the mind, body and spirit. But what does it do as a supplement for weight loss? Holy basil has been found to lower blood sugar levels and lower cholesterol. It’s known for its stress-relieving properties, essential for the body to lose fat when it’s not under mental strain.

Slenderiiz Night Drops include a blend of natural ingredients to reduce stress and promote rest and calm. Supplements containing L-theanine, cordyceps powder and astragalus root powder work to reduce cortisol levels in the body. Cortisol is the primary stress hormone in the body and increases sugar in your bloodstream. A reduction in cortisol levels is beneficial not just for weight loss but your overall health.

Lastly, our favourite supplement for weight loss is Slenderiiz Power Boost Cocoa – mainly because it tastes like chocolate! We not only love this to curb our sweet cravings rather than reaching for a chocolate bar but because it contains more nutrients to fight weight loss, maintain a healthy blood sugar level and promote lean muscle. It contains L-glutamine (great for muscle recovery) and improves protein metabolism and maintains muscle on a low-calorie diet. It’s perfect whether you are at the start of your weight loss journey or have been keeping up a healthy lifestyle for years. It tastes amazing too!

You can try both of these products in our Weight Loss Essentials Pack. This pack is a great way to keep you on track over the silly season. It also comes with a blend to promote a healthy digestive system, the Slenderiiz Giving Greens Drink and our favourite shake powder; Slenderiiz Pure Nourish Natural. Taking supplements for weight loss has never been so easy!

 

Common Skin Issues & 5 Tips For Younger Looking Skin

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Why have I got pimples and what can I do?

This is a complaint made by women and men, across all ages, globally. It is a complaint that unites us all. But why have I got pimples? And what can I do to make them go away? Unfortunately, breakouts happen. In fact, acne is the most common skin condition in the US affecting up to 5 million Americans annually.

Typically, acne begins in puberty and affects many adolescents and young adults, but can affect people of all ages. At least 85 percent of people experience acne between the ages of 12 and 24, making it the most common health concern amongst this age group.

So what actually is acne?

Human skin has pores that connect to oil glands under the skin, which connect to follicles that contain little hairs. The glands produce and secrete an oily liquid called sebum. Sebums job is to carry the dead skin cells through the follicles to the surface of the skin.

Sometimes, the skin cells, sebum and hair combine together to create a plug which causes the follicles to get blocked and infected with bacteria. This causes the oil to build up under the skin’s surface and pimples start to develop.

So essentially, acne is the result of clogged pores infected with bacteria. This bacteria can come from external pollutants in the air, touching your face with unclean hands, unwashed bed sheets, greasy hair touching the face and so much more.

So what can you do?

Try to make sure your pores never get clogged by maintaining a thorough skincare routine, avoid touching your face and clean your bed sheets regularly.

An ideal skincare routine for acne-prone skin involves the double cleansing method, toner, moisturiser and in more serious cases an acne treatment like benzoyl peroxide or tea tree oil.

Look for ingredients like salicylic acid and azelaic acid that assist the breakdown of blackheads and whiteheads and reduces further bacterial growth. Also look for products that contain anti-inflammatory products like vitamin E and grapeseed oil that are non-comedogenic, meaning they don’t block the pores but help to calm redness and inflammation.

A key step of your skincare routine for acne-prone skin needs to involve a good moisturiser. This may seem counteractive, particularly if you have naturally oily skin which is very common for acne sufferers. However, a good moisturiser will manage sebum production naturally, which will hydrate your skin rather than clogging your pores from the excess sebum.

So if you suffer with the occasional breakout or cystic acne, you need to invest in your skincare routine to help to keep your skin free from bacteria.

How Can I Minimise the Appearance of Stretch Marks?

Let’s be real: stretch marks are very common. It is reported that 50 to 90 percent of people will experience stretch marks in their lifetime, commonly during puberty, pregnancy or from gaining weight. For some people, they go totally unnoticed. But for others, they are a source of embarrassment or insecurity, so how can I minimise the appearance of stretch marks?

Firstly, it is important to note that stretch marks are normal. They can be found anywhere on the body but are typically found on the breasts, butt, thighs and across the stomach. Some people are more at risk of developing stretch marks, including pregnant women, bodybuilders and overweight people. They appear when the skin rapidly stretches (could you have guessed?) and the collagen in your skin is disrupted. They can present as faint white lines or as thick red scarring, indicating how long they have been on the skin and the extent to which the collagen was disrupted.

For some people, the stretch marks may not bother them because they are in a hidden position like the inner thigh, or they just don’t care. But for some, stretch marks are noticeable and a point of insecurity or discomfort. But don’t worry, there are steps you can take to improve how they look and feel.

The way to improve the appearance of stretch marks is to use a product that can go deep into the dermal layer of the skin and stimulate the repair of deep scar tissue. The Beauty of Action’s Skincerity Nightly Breathable Masque helps to deeply hydrate the skin, allowing vital oxygen molecules to penetrate the skin’s barrier to address the healing of the scar tissue. It contains key ingredients like vitamin E and grape seed oil that have been shown in research to aid the healing of skin scarring.

A study by the University of Texas used Skincerity for 90 days and found that it dramatically improved their skin tone and texture. So if you want your stretch marks to be less noticeable, start using this daily.

Stretch marks don’t need to leave you feeling down, they are a completely normal part of life and are nothing to be ashamed about. But if you are feeling insecure, Beauty of Action have products that will transform your confidence by reducing the look and feel of your stretch marks effectively, to leave you feeling great.

Rosacea On Face: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

Rosacea is a chronic and inflammatory skin condition that presents itself in the skin surface as red, prickly and inflamed areas. The condition causes the blood vessels beneath the skin surface to become swollen and visible, often appearing with red bumps, heat, irritation and general swelling. So what causes rosacea and how can you improve the symptoms associated with the condition?

Rosacea occurs in the face, typically in the cheeks, nose and around the mouth area. It can be very mild, causing the individual to look like they are blushing. It can also be more severe and noticeable, appearing with pus filled bumps and irritated, swollen or dry skin. The condition can occur in both men and women of all ages, but most commonly occurs in middle aged women with fair skin; the reasons for this demographic are unknown.

In fact, the reasons for the entire condition are largely unknown. Medical professionals believe that it occurs due to a combination of genetic factors including abnormal facial blood vessels that are quicker to flush and dilate than others, having a light skin colour, a specific bacterial strain in the gut that causes blood vessels to dilate more readily or if the condition is hereditary.

The condition can be triggered by a number of environmental factors including long term prescription drug use that dilates blood vessels, alcohol, temperature extremes, a reaction to cosmetics, sun damage and emotional triggers.

It is not considered a dangerous condition, but it can be very unpleasant for the people who experience it. For those who experience rosacea, it is usually a source of insecurity, embarrassment or annoyance. It can make sufferers feel unconfident in public, particularly if the condition is mistaken for acne or due to poor hygiene (both of which are untrue). This has led many to try and find a cure; but unfortunately, there is no known cure for the condition, but there are ways to relieve the symptoms.

The Skincerity Nightly Breathable Masque by Beauty of Action is a roll on skin treatment that creates a breathable barrier over the skin that mimics the outer layer of skin. It is not makeup, but evens out skin tone, texture and de-colouration which helps to soften the appearance of rosacea by muting the redness and textural complaints.

Not only does it improve the appearance of the skin, it also helps to deeply moisturise the skin by ensuring your skin doesn’t lose hydration which is integral to having youthful, fresh and glowing skin. The product contains all natural ingredients and is non-toxic, meaning that it won’t cause skin flare ups for those with sensitive skin.

If you want to improve your rosacea today then buy the Skincerity Nightly Breathable Masque to feel more confident in your skin.

5 Tips to Younger Looking Skin

Nowadays, age is nothing but a number. We are living longer and have more tools available to make us look younger. It’s a tale as old as time that as we age, our skin also ages but often more quickly than our biological clock, due to sun damage or not taking care of it properly. In fact one of the best and least utilised tool, is good skincare.

If you feel 30 inside but are looking closer to 60 on the outside, try and incorporate the following tips for younger looking skin.

1. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!

Definitely the easiest and cheapest method to younger looking skin is drinking water. Water makes up 65% of your body, so only drinking a few cups a day is going to have a detrimental impact on your health and your skin. Dehydrated skin lacks elasticity, emphasising wrinkles and fine lines, thus making you look older and more weathered.

Staying hydrated helps your skin to flush out impurities and water promotes healthy blood flow particularly to the skin on the face. Moist skin looks firmer, plumper and ultimately younger. So aim for at least 10 glasses of water a day, add more if you are exercising or consuming foods with a higher salt content.

2. Eat more of the good stuff

It sounds like the obvious answer but seriously, when you eat vitamins and minerals your body has more to work with. Bland food equates to a bland appearance. Colorful, vibrant, nutritious foods equate to a youthful, glowing, vibrant appearance.

Omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon, nuts, avocados and extra virgin olive oil are also remarkable skin aids. They act as the essential building blocks of the skin’s surface layers, creating a smoother, more even, younger and healthier looking complexion.

Eating a diet rich in nutrients and omegas will deliver the necessary antioxidants for anti-aging as well as improving skin texture and calming irritation.

3. Wear sunscreen daily

Ask any older lady with great skin how they achieved it. 90% of the time, the answer is going to be: wear sunscreen. Seriously, the sun damages the skin irreparably, causing premature ageing and in severe cases, cancer.

4. Moisturise always

Using a good moisturiser will hydrate skin and protect it in the face of environmental damage like harsh cleansers and cold, dry weather. Moisturisers are critical in helping to give your skin a smoother appearance, to plump fine lines and and make wrinkles appear less noticeable. A good moisturiser will also help to get rid of a dry, uneven skin texture which will leave skin glowing and renewed.

5. A good skincare routine

I’ve saved the best until last. A good skincare routine is paramount in helping your skin look younger. Using a restorative skin serum, a moisturizer with peptides and an eye serum for example will step your skincare game up a few notches. It’s all very well to wash and moisturize your face daily, but what products are you using? Are they stimulating collagen and hyaluronic acid production? Are they adding essential nutrients to the skin? Skincare has stepped its game up and your skin will be thanking you for it.

Try the Beauty of Action Eternal Youth Package that includes all the aforementioned serums, a moisturiser and so much more. Implementing these products into a daily skincare routine combined with the other steps, will leave you looking more youthful and glowing than botox. So when people ask your age, you can keep them guessing.

Why is my metabolism so slow? And what can I do to improve it?

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The human metabolism is integral to a number of physiological and biological processes in the body, and it is responsible for more than you can imagine – everything from your weight, to your mood, to your performance. A slow metabolism has a negative impact and is associated with weight gain and a struggle to lose it, so if you feel like this applies to you, keep reading.

What is your metabolism?

Your metabolism is a collection of chemical reactions that occur at a cellular level. It is responsible for converting the food we eat into energy to provide for our daily movements and activity level.

These chemical reactions are controlled by specific proteins and directly correspond to other body functions to keep you energized throughout the day. The metabolism attempts to balance two main activities concurrently: anabolism and catabolism.

Anabolism is the constructive metabolism, that supports the processes associated with building and storing. During anabolism, food is converted into carbohydrates, proteins and fats and stored accordingly.

Catabolism is the destructive metabolism, that breaks down the energy stored to use in the anabolic processes like heat and muscle repair. If you work out intensely and do not replenish your energy stores, your body may start breaking down muscle mass as an attempt to fuel your body.

So why do you have a slow metabolism?

Certain hormones are responsible for controlling the rate of the metabolism, like thyroxine. Thyroxine is a hormone produced by the thyroid and is largely responsible for how fast or slow your metabolism is. If you have a slow metabolism, you may have hypothyroidism which is an under-active thyroid gland. This means that your body is not producing enough thyroxine to properly activate metabolic functions, meaning that you end up storing more of the food you eat as fat stores rather than converting it to use as energy.

However, there is a big caveat to this. A lot of individuals believe that they have a slow metabolism because they feel unable to lose weight. But around 9 times out of 10 this is just due to eating too much food. If you eat in a caloric surplus, meaning you eat more energy (calories) than you burn, you store the excess as fat because your body doesn’t need the extra energy provided.

So the first way you can improve a seemingly slow metabolism is to consider whether you are eating in excess. If you don’t exercise and you have an office job, your basal metabolic rate (BMR) is going to be very low – for a 5ft4 woman, this may be only around 1,350 calories per day. So eat within your metabolic means, don’t overcompensate.

Apart from that, how else can you improve your metabolism?

1. Exercise

The best way to increase your metabolic rate is to expend more energy, this optimizes metabolic functionings as your muscles and cells require more energy to be converted so your anabolic processes have a greater demand put on them.

2. Eat protein at every meal

Eating small meals frequently has a positive effect on your metabolism due to the thermic effect of food (TEF) i.e. your body uses more energy in digesting food. Protein causes the largest increase in TEF, increasing the metabolic rate by 15-30%.

3. Use Beauty of Action’s Slenderiiz Day and Night Drops

This natural product is scientifically proven to give your metabolism an extra boost to work at full capacity. It decreases appetite, curbs craving and helps to control and regulate the hormones associated with fat stores.

If you want to improve your metabolism and lose weight, you need to be realistic about your food intake, and discount any chronic condition like hypothyroidism. For a natural way to boost your metabolism to function optimally, exercise more, eat sufficient protein and use helpful supplements. You may also want to consider how detoxing can help weight loss.

How Does Detoxing Help With Weight Loss?

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Going on a ‘detox’ became a popular thing in the last few years, associated with drinking detox teas, only eating vegetables, juicing, fasting – you name it ‘detox’ covers it. A lot of these methods are more myth than miracles, but what is the truth about detoxing and how can it help you lose weight?

Firstly, it’s important to say that your body has amazing natural detoxification processes. The liver is one of the most powerful organs in the detoxification process. The liver regulates blood composition, processes nutrients and filters out toxins. It plays an important role in transforming substances like ammonia, metabolic waste, drugs and chemicals so they can be excreted.

Our kidneys are small but hard working – they are responsible for constantly filtering our blood and producing urine. This process helps to keep our blood composition stable and electrolyte levels balanced.

These natural processes detoxify your body from toxins. However, if you have recently been eating a lot of junk or processed foods, have been drinking alcohol more frequently perhaps around the holidays or maybe you are just not feeling your best – you may want to assist your body’s natural detoxification processes. These types of foods and beverages produce high levels of inflammation in your body as it struggles to eliminate the chemicals that have been consumed.

Inflammation is the root cause of so many health problems. Everything from acne to unexplained weight gain to cancer. If you notice that you feel slightly ‘puffy’ and are struggling to understand why, you probably have inflammation in your body that needs to decrease before your body starts to lose any excess fat.

When you help to detoxify your body, you are allowing it to work at full efficiency rather than expending energy on the taxing process of detoxifying a ton of processed foods and/or alcohol. If you reduce or eliminate the consumption of these foods and follow a prescribed detox program you are going to maximize the weight loss you are aiming for. Find a detox program that aids and feeds the liver’s detoxification pathways, while providing nutrients to optimally repair both the body and the gut.

The health and fitness industry has convinced us that losing weight is a matter of calories in versus calories out. But that is only a fraction of the truth. The truth is that the food you eat has a number of micronutrients, macronutrients, chemicals and more. When you consume something, your body begins the process of breaking down and processing these elements. It’s better to eat 150 calories of nuts than 100 calories of candy, why? Firstly because sugar leads to sugar addiction and overconsumption. Secondly, the sugar spikes insulin levels and triggers inflammation and acidity, which will prevent weight loss.

Go for a detox program that will aid your body in its natural processes. Avoid insane calorie restrictions in the name of ‘detoxes’, these are hard to stick to and often result in a metabolism downregulation, binges and sometimes the slowing of the metabolism. Go for natural ingredients like activated charcoal, micronised zeolite and chlorella to help detoxify and absorb nutrients effectively. Go for Nutrifii Restoriix, to speed up weight loss and have you feeling amazing.

5 Steps to Reset Your Mind, Body and Health

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Life can be difficult. You may have a stressful job, a demanding boss, young children to care for, a problematic relationship – whatever it is, life takes its toll on our mind, body and health. Ideally, we’d take a vacation to a tropical island once a month to kick back and hit the reset button, preparing our mind and body to deal with all the stress and anxieties of daily life.

But that’s not realistic.

So how can we hit the reset button? Here are 5 steps to get you started:

1. Start meditating

Routed in ayurvedic teachings and Eastern medicine, meditation is one of the oldest health practices you can find and has hundreds of amazing and often surprising benefits. These include: improving memory by way of increasing cortical thickness in the brain, preventing or slowing down neurodegenerative diseases, reducing blood pressure, increasing neuroplasticity in the brain, decreasing pain responses, reducing stress and improving attention span.

If you want to reset your mind, you need to start meditating. It will enable you to manage the daily stresses of life a lot more easily, you will start to feel more grounded and in control.

2. Start Journaling

Journaling is a great way to make sense of what is going on in your mind. Maybe you’re trying to make a big life decision or you’re going through family issues, journaling will help you understand the connection between your thoughts. Studies have shown that daily journaling decreases stress, improves memory, boosts mood and strengthens emotional functions.

So if you want to start a new slate, grab yourself a journal and start everyday with writing about your goals, your dreams and your challenges and see how your day changes.

3. Do more high intensity interval training (HIIT)

When you exercise endorphins are released, which produce positive feelings, reduce the perception of pain and increase energy levels 3 . Exercise also lowers blood pressure, decreases blood fat levels, combats inflammation and increases bone density and delays atrophy (muscle decline and weakening). What is not to love?

HIIT style workouts burn more calories, trigger superior metabolic chain reactions compared to longer, cardio style workouts and are more time efficient, taking typically only 10 minutes. Perhaps the most effective form of exercise you can do, HIIT will reset your mind, your body and your health.

4. Start being aware of what you put in your body

Calories are not just calories. They are comprised of macronutrients, micronutrients and chemical compounds, that trigger chain reactions in the body. Every 4pm when you get the energy lull, you probably reach for the coffee and something sweet. Even though this may help you get through the day, it causes a spike of insulin and cortisol (the stress hormone) which causes your energy and adrenaline to spike up and then ultimately crash.

Start viewing food as fuel, start nourishing your body with healthy, nutrient dense, unprocessed foods. Stop going for the low calorie option over the nutrient dense option, start being aware of what is actually in the food you are eating to help your body work the most efficiently it can.

5. Give your mind and body the right tools to help you reset your health

The ‘Health Reset’ back by Beauty of Action contains a combination of weight management products and health supplements that aids the body in its journey to ‘reset’. Your body works best when it has the right nutrients, vitamins and minerals available, and this pack helps you do it in the easiest way possible.

Key nutrients and supplements like the probiotics in the Pure Nourish Natural, the antioxidants in the Power Boost Cocoa and the combination of zeolite and charcoal in the Restoriix will give your mind and body that step up to detoxify from the past eating behaviors to reset the health button.

If you follow these five steps, you will be able to reset your mind, body and health without even having to go on vacation! Give it a try, and start enjoying the benefits of taking better care of your health.

Let Me Introduce Myself – Meet Nikki

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Hi, I’m Nikki! I have recently taken over Beauty of Action and I am excited to introduce myself to all of the customers who have worked with Beauty of Action in the past. 

A few years ago, my life looked perfect. I had a career, a good salary, a great family, my first child. I was well travelled and had many amazing friends. 

But I was tired! I found that all I was doing was working and I had been working away from my support networks so I was burning out.  My body and health were struggling, my skin had deteriorated and I felt like the years had taken a huge toll on my health, not to mention their impact on my relationships with those I loved. 

Despite earning a good salary for many years, I wasn’t anywhere near where I wanted to be financially. I seemed to be going in circles, around and around, with no progress to show for it. 

Until one day I decided that I needed to make some changes. Nothing was going to change unless I was open to thinking about life differently.

An opportunity came up and I decided to go for it. I said YES to something that was going to help me get my health and skin back on track. Little did I know that this was just the beginning of so much more – without knowing it, I had said YES to a way of living that was on my own terms.

I started using the products offered by Ariix International and I loved them. They made such an improvement in my life that I had to share them with others. I wanted to tell all my friends and family about these products that I had fallen in love with; products that had helped me and many others in so many ways. It didn’t feel like work and yet from it came this secondary stream of income.

What followed was a life that actually is perfect. One that I have always dreamed of but never knew how to achieve. A life with so much more freedom and choice; and the chance to help others, not only with how they felt about their physical self but also share with them this chance for financial freedom.

This is not something that I learned to do through school or university, or skills I gained in my  more than 20 years in the workforce. My success has come from a passion for helping others gain confidence and take control of their life. It’s come from a desire for me to change how life has always been, to something worthy of a vision board.

Sometimes I think back on my life before and imagine where I would be if I had said no – still stuck in that rut, tired and burnt out with nothing to show for it. We often say no to things we don’t understand. I said no five times before I realised that I didn’t even know what I was saying no to. Taking the first step was scary but turned out to be so worth it. 

Now I am on a mission. I took over Beauty of Action because I wanted to help more people than I was able to before. I know that many of you have already used these products but I want to make sure none of you get lost in post-purchase confusion. I want to support you toward your goals.

Beauty of Action is a beautiful website and the original owners had a wonderful vision. I am here to take that to the next step, to take it beyond products and towards a community of people supporting each other. When you buy a product through Beauty of Action, you are now joining our family. 

We are all here because we want to make some big changes in our health and lifestyle. But going alone can be hard, discouraging and ultimately lead to you not seeing the results you were after. I am passionate about ensuring that my customers don’t just buy the product that you think is going to help; but instead buy products specifically tailored to suit your needs. Then after you make a purchase I want to make certain that you get the support and guidance you need so that those products get you the results you were aiming for.

If you’re ready to take your health to the next level, then join us in our tribe of health and wellness minded partners. We want to cheer you on and support you as you create the life and the you that you have always dreamed of. Sign up to our newsletter for tips, check out our site, purchase a product to get an invitation to join our wellness family or get in touch to see how we can help you. I am so excited to meet you!