Life at its Best

One of my role models is Kimberly Snyder. She is a Certified Nutritionist and Beauty Expert whose clientele includes celebrities such as Drew Berrymore and Owen Wilson. I love her blog and am reading her book, “The Beauty Detox Solution.” Here is some great information I would like to share with you from her book!

For over five thousand years in Chinese medicine, practitioners have understood that uneven color and texture, patchiness, lines, breakouts, and other issues with our face are really indicative of deeper issues going on within our bodies and our organs.

Here are some commonly held ancient Chinese beliefs about what we might learn from examining our faces:

Breakouts around the chin/jaw area- hormonal imbalance and congestion in the colon.

Lines above the upper lip-stagnation or blockages in the digestive tract, specifically relating to the organs of the stomach and small intestine; accumulation of acidic waste and toxicity not leaving the body.

Deep laugh line-relate to our lung line and liver. Could be due to smoking or shallow chest breathing, backed up colon, or overloaded liver.

A lined forehead-congestion, toxin-filled colon and gallbladder. Big contributors to this can be consuming a lot of dairy, cooked oils, or processed foods.

Dark under-eye circles or puffiness- indicates adrenal exhaustion. Too much caffeine, a lack of sleep and too much stress can cause this.

Crow’s feet around the eyes- indicates that our adrenals are overtaxed and that our bodies are acidic and imbalanced.

Patchy skin or lines high up around the cheekbone area-associated with heart issues. Eating too much clogging animal protein, too many animal products, or cooked oils.

Makes sense doesn’t it? What you eat at every meal really does matter! Feed and fuel your body with clean, healthy, whole foods and you won’t need all those anti-aging creams, color treatments, wrinkle fillers, or makeup to cover up the flaws! ;-)


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1. Aloe vera: Provides soothing relief from minor burns, scrapes and other irritations. Cools and moisturizes.

2. Arnica: Helpful for sore, bruised or aching muscles. May promote healthy circulation and the body’s natural healing process.

3. Calendula: Can have a calming effect on muscle spasms and soreness, as well as minor skin irritations.

4. Elderberry: Also known as sambucus, this herb can be used topically to soothe minor burns and scrapes. Packed with vitamin C, elderberry is also a popular tea for calming sore throats and supporting the body’s normal immune function.

5. Citronella: Ward off pesky pests with a homemade repellent that contains diluted citronella essential oil.

6. Ginger: For minor motion sickness and tummy upset, ginger capsules or tea can be especially helpful.

7. Lavender: Tame minor headaches or occasional tension by breathing in the aroma of lavender essential oil.

8. Witch Hazel: Be sure to have witch hazel on hand, as it can function as a base for diluting essential oils. Its natural astringent properties also make it helpful for insect bites and irritations.

I have come to realize how important it is to take time to myself and stop moving so much!! After being sick this last week I saw a link between going nonstop and wearing myself down. When I am on the go too much and lack sleep is when my immune system takes a hit! God is continually telling me to slow down and if I don't he makes me! (sick) hahah! And forces me to slow down!

We have to rest and regenerate in all areas of life whether physically, emotionally, mentally and etc. Relaxation is tough for me sometimes because I constantly strive to better myself. Taking time out to spend time with loved ones, reading a good book, taking a hot bath, a walk outside, slow bike ride, taking a nap, massage, meditation, watching a movie, people watching, or having a glass of red wine and great conversation will help recharge your energy level!

So, slow down a little when life gets hectic! Your body, mind, and soul will love you for it!! :)