Happy New Year!

When it comes to New Year resolutions, there is equal comfort in starting with a clean slate as in knowing that you're not alone in your efforts. It seems that the most popular resolves are some version of being healthier - losing weight, eating better, and exercising more often - all of which are historically more successful when tackled with company.

Legions of women see themselves as the nurturers of the species, readily denying their own well-being to help others first, whether child, spouse, friend, job or community. As that pop icon of the '90s Susan Powter used to say "Stop the insanity!" It is vitally important for good health that we take the time to recharge, strengthen and tune into our emotional and physical cores.

                                        Yours in service,
                                         Beth Ann

Thanks for voting us the "Best Facial and Skincare" in Stoneham!

The Weight Loss Patch - It Works!

The holiday parties with all their treats and temptations are over. You're back to your normal healthy diet and finding time to exercise again. The problem - you've accumulated some extra weight, and are having a hard time fitting into your jeans.

As we age, our metabolism slows down. I found that even though I was exercising daily and eating a clean diet, I was putting on weight that I could not shed. The weight loss patch uses trans dermal technology to slowly release a natural and safe herbal formula throughout the day. It helps boost metabolism and burn fat, particularly around the middle, where it's so difficult to lose.

Many of my clients have found it also boosts energy without the jitters, elevates their mood, and helps them sleep more soundly. Personally, I am thrilled to have lost the extra weight without any deprivation or changing my diet, and can wear jeans I haven't worn for a year!

Please feel free to contact me for all the details.

A. Dear Amy,
There are three ways to help promote supple and healthy skin in cold weather conditions:

1. Topically - Add a few drops of Nutriment Blue Oil to your moisturizer to boost the healing benefits. Add in R-Relief Serum to calm redness and inflammation.
2. Internally - Take 2 capsules daily of ProEfa w/ Borage Oil to help boost your immune system and relieve dry and scaly skin - I have also had great results for clients with eczema!
3. Environmentally - Use a humidifier at night. I cannot stress this enough! Did you know that you can lose up to a quart of water at night through perspiration? After years of dealing with yucky filters and laborious cleaning procedures I was so happy to discover www.Venta-airwasher.com. This revolutionary machine cleans the air as well as humidifying, and is extremely low maintenance. Help prevent colds and give your parched skin the moisture it craves!

Avocado and Roasted Corn Guacamole

Hands down, the best guacamole I have ever had - thanks for the recipe Michelle!

1 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
3 Tbs. Vegetable oil
2 avocados, diced
1 large tomato
1/4 fresh cilantro, chopped
2 Tbs. Minced red onion
1 tsp. Minced jalapeno pepper
1 tsp. Minced garlic
2 Tbs. Lime Juice
1 tsp. Cider vinegar
1 1/2 tsps. Course salt
1/4 tsp. Cumin

Preheat the oven to 450. On a baking sheet toss the corn with 1 Tbs. vegetable oil. Roast, tossing often until golden, 8 - 10 minutes. Let cool and transfer to a medium bowl.

Fold in the avocado, tomato, cilantro, onion, jalapeno and garlic. Stir in the lime juice, vinegar, salt, cumin and 2 Tbs. vegetable oil. Cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours.