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Deep Relaxation Technique Exercise for Today’s Woman

Written by Irina Wardas on March 11th, 2010

Are you one of us who is very busy and puts too much pressure on herself? Did you listen to my interview with Christine Arylo, an inspirational catalyst and leading self-love expert about Feminine Super Powers and why and how we can activate them to slow down and relax a little bit in order to survive in this fast paced 21st century? Well, click to listen now and don’t forget to download a free gift Madly in Love with Me Kit.

We need to slow down, relax, take care of ourselves…

Try this deep relaxation technique exercise I adopted from www.Chetday.com newsletter.

Close your eyes, take several deep breaths, and relax.

Touch your thumb to your index finger. As you do, think of a time when you felt an exhilarated, healthy physical or mental fatigue such as from jogging or skiing or from successfully completing an important project.

Touch your thumb to your middle finger. As you do, think of a time when you had a loving experience.

Touch your thumb to your ring finger. As you do, think about one of your successes in life or valued praise that you received

Touch your thumb to your little finger. As you do, visualize the most beautiful and relaxing place that you have ever been (or make up such a place if you want). Allow yourself to stay in that place for awhile.

How are you feeling right now? Are you relaxed and happy? If not, you might want to try Water Bubble Meditation or to listen to my Holistic Health and Wellness Radio Show for Women “Feel and Look Fabulous with Irina”

Breathe, smile and be happy.

Women’s Holistic Health, Nutrition and Relationship Expert

NaturalCounselor.com

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Celebrate International Women’s Day!!!

Written by Irina Wardas on March 8th, 2010

Happy International Women’s Day

Wishing all women around the globe feel and look fabulous no matter what…

How to Feel Sexy, Confident and Relaxed 350 Days a Year

Give Yourself a Hug. You Deserve This Kind of Gentle Attention

The Pleasure of Simply Being…

Self Foot Massage as a Treat to Yourself to Feel and Look Fabulous

Facial Meditation for Your Dry Skin

Tips on Self- Love and Appreciation on Feel and Look Fabulous with Irina

Breathe, smile and be happy.

Women’s Holistic Health, Nutrition and Relationship Expert

NaturalCounselor.com

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How to Lose 20 Pounds a Year by Cutting 250 Calories a Day

Written by Irina Wardas on March 4th, 2010

Are you trying to lose weight and have been frustrated by your results? You are not alone. Believe it or not, but I can show you how to lose about 20 pounds a year by cutting 250 calories a day.

It is all about approach. To get big results we need to focus on very small changes. In order to lose weight, we have to set practical goals and take one step at a time in order to achieve them.

Did you know that 3.500 calories = about 1 pound fat?! Let me show you how to save some calories if we want to lose weight.

Try to focus on cutting 200 calorie a day if you are in your 30’s and 250 calories a day if you are after 40. And by the way, this small change can save you more than 75,000 calories a year. Please don’t forget that we still need to exercise or at least to use exercise shortcuts to burn calories and feel fabulous.

Here is a list of calorie overload foods to help you lose weight one slice at a time:

Sturbucks Caffé latte with non-fat milk – 160 calories

Sturbucks Caffé Mocha with non-fat milk – 330 calories

Sturbucks Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino without whipped cream – about 440 calories

Turkey breast, roasted -2 oz. = 230 calories

Ham, fresh – 3.5 oz. – 222 calories

1 cup mashed potatoes – 222 calories

Pecan pie – 1/8 pie – 510 calories

Pumpkin pie – 1/8 pie – 367 calories

1 slice Cherry pie – 308 calories

1 slice Apple pie – 302 calories

2 Sugar cookies – 178 calories

premium Vanilla Ice Cream – 1/2 cup – 270 calories

1 English muffin – 150 calories

1 slice Cheese pizza – 230 calories

1 slice Pepperoni Pizza – 290 calories

2 large scrambled eggs – 200 calories

1 cup chocolate milk – 257 calories

1 slice of white bread – 60-80 calories

1 hot dog – 250 calories

4 chicken wings, skinless – 171 calories

30 small corn chips – 155 calories

20 potato chips – 210 calories

10 tortilla chips – 150 calories

6 peanut butter crackers – 205 calories

1 candy bar – 250 calories

1 slice cheesecake – 257 calories

1 slice sponge cake – 196 calories

3 brownies with nuts – 279 calories

5 chocolate chip cookies – 247 calories

4 peanut butter cookies – 245 calories

5 sugar wafers – 230 calories

1 donut – 227 calories

4 vanilla or chocolate sandwich cookies – 297 calories

½ cup chocolate pudding – 192 calories

1 cream puff – 300 calories

1 eclair – 239 calories

When you read labels looking for calories, don’t forget to check on sugar content:

1 cup Apple juice – 117 calories and 27 g of sugar (more than 6 tsp of sugar)

1 cup Orange Juice – 112 calories and 20.8 g of sugar (5 tsp of sugar)

Let us cut some calories, to feel and look fabulous, shall we?

Breathe, smile and be happy.

Women’s Holistic Health, Nutrition and Relationship Expert

NaturalCounselor.com

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Anti-aging and Easy Detox Weight Loss with Alkaline Foods

Written by Irina Wardas on February 27th, 2010

Use Alkaline foods to achieve simple detox naturally and to cleanse your body of toxins, which will help prevent cancer and promote weight loss.

Did you know that we need about 70/% alkaline foods in our diet to stay healthy, prevent cancer, slow down aging, have energy, manage our weight ? easy detox food

Eating alkaline foods, especially organic, is the first step to a super simple detox - cleanse with whole foods. Why? Because alkaline foods help get rid of harmful toxins - substances that create irritating or harmful effects in the body, which can sometimes even damage our tissues and organs.

How are your eating habits nowadays? Are you a smart grocery shopper?

Next time you go shopping, make sure to buy foods from the following list. You can click on every item to learn more or get a delicious and super healthy recipe.

Vegetables:

Corn

Kohlrabi

Okra

Sauerkraut

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Fruits:

Apples

Apricots, fresh & dried

Purple Grapes

Limes

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Nuts and Seeds:

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Spices:

Cinnamon

Curry

Ginger

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Oils:

Coconut Oil

Beans:

Lima beans

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Grains:

Millet

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Sweeteners:

Maple syrup

Molasses

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Plus

Cottage Cheese

Organic raw milk

Tempeh (fermented)

Tofu (fermented)

Yogurt

Let us be smart grocery shoppers and healthy and mindful eaters to feel and look fabulous, shall we?

P.S. For more tips on how to feel and look fabulous naturally click to listen to my radio show for women “Feel and Look Fabulous with Irina”.

Breathe, smile and be happy.

Women’s Holistic Health, Nutrition and Relationship Expert

NaturalCounselor.com

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Healthy Pancake Recipes for Weight Loss, Energy, Younger Skin

Written by Irina Wardas on February 23rd, 2010

Celebrate National Pancake Day! Try these healthy and delicious recipes with vitamin C, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, protein and healthy carbohydrates to get more energy, fight moodiness, get rid of headaches and constipation, lower high blood pressure, lose weight and even have better looking younger skin.

* Orange Oat Pancakes

These light and fluffy pancakes have a delicate orange flavor that is nicely complemented by Apple-Maple Fusion.

Ingredients:

1/1/3 cups whole wheat flour

2/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

2 tsp baking powder

1/2tsp baking soda

1 cup fortified soy or rice milk

¼ cup unsweetened applesauce

3 tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed (undiluted)

Directions:

Combine flour, oats, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl. In a a separate bowl whisk together milk, applesauce, and juice concentrate. Pour into dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon.

Batter will be slightly lumpy. Oil a large nonstick skillet and place over medium –high heat. Spoon batter into hot skillet using 2 level tablespoons for each pancake. Cook second side briefly until golden. Lightly oil skillet batches to prevent sticking.

Apple-Maple Fusion Topping

Pure maple syrup is unquestionable delicious, but it is also high in calories and a bit expensive. To reduce the cost to your waistline and your wallet, try this fabulous blend. It is the perfect topping for pancakes, waffles, or French toast.

Ingredients:

½ cup pure maple syrup

½ cup unsweetened applesauce

Directions:

Stir together maple syrup and applesauce until well blended. Serve at room temperature, or warm briefly over low heat. Adopted from the book Breaking the Food Seduction by Neal Barnard, M.D.

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* Soy-Nut Pancakes with Strawberry-Banana Sauce

Ingredients:

1 small banana

2 cups fresh strawberries (or frozen unsweetened, thawed, with juice)

1 tsp honey

½ cup drained silken tofu

½ cup plain soy milk

2 tbsp ground flaxseeds,

¾ cup almond flour

½ cup soy flour

2 tsp baking powder

sea salt to taste

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 whole omega-3 egg

Grapeseed oil for griddle

Directions:

In a blender, combine the banana, strawberries, 1 tsp honey. Pureee for 5-10 sec. for a chunky sauce. Set aside in a small bowl. Without washing the blender, combine the tofu, soy milk, flaxseeds, almond and soy flours, baking powder, salt, vanilla, and egg, and mix until smooth.

Preheat griddle to 400 degrees, and lightly brush with grapeseed oil. Pour approximately ¼ cup batter directly from the blender onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook pancakes until bubbles form on the surface and burst, about 4 minutes. Turn pancakes over and cook about 2 more min. until cooked through. Serve 3 pancakes with ½ cup of sauce. Adopted from the book Ultra-Metabolism by Mark, Hyman, M.D.

Bon Appetit!

Breathe, smile and be happy.

Women’s Holistic Health, Nutrition and Relationship Expert

NaturalCounselor.com

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Feel Tired and Sleepy? Everyday Smells Can Be the Triggers

Written by Irina Wardas on February 20th, 2010

Do you always feel tired or exhausted? Feel weak and sleepy? You might suffer from fatigue caused by everyday smells around you.

Studies show (British research) that everyday smells like coffee can make you sleepy, and trigger feelings of fatigue, headaches and even stomachache or chest pain.

Here are the five most common smells that might trigger the fatigue symptoms:

- Coffee

- Smoke

- Hot foods

- Chemicals

- Paint

On the contrary, there are some scents that can fight fatigue and make you feel more energized and alert:

- Rosemary - renews enthusiasm and boosts self esteem; provides mental clarity, stimulant of the central nervous system;

- Litsea Cubeba – refreshing, enlivening, joyful, rejuvenating;

- Pine -very effective for fatigue and nervous debility; might dispel melancholy.

You can try all these essential oils in one blend VIGOR Energia Oil Blend (all readers of NaturalCounselor Blog can use promo code IWAA to get 10% discount)

- Orange, Lemon, Mandarin – use zest for instant mood boost or try as essential oils to beat seasonal depression.

You can use these essential oils in Aromatherapy Burner, Pillow, Quick Inhalation, Massage with Therapeutic Carrier Oil.

Breathe, smile and be happy.

Women’s Holistic Health, Nutrition and Relationship Expert

NaturalCounselor.com

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Healing Recipe: Soup of Life

Written by Irina Wardas on February 18th, 2010

This healing food recipe “Soup of Life” will help you feel and look fabulous. I would like to share with you Soup of Life Recipe from one of my favorite books Food as Medicine-How to Use Diet, Vitamins, Juices, and Herbs for a Healthier, Happier, and Longer Life by Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D.

Onions, garlic and ginger are the three roots of life:

- onions invigorate your immune system,

- garlic has phytonutrients that lower cholesterol, and

- ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory and digestive tonic.

Basil, pepper and oregano are the three herbs of life:

- basil is for the stomach,

- pepper is for the blood, and

- oregano seed is know for its healing properties and as a disease preventive.

The broth of this soup is very invigorating and keeps well, becoming tastier in the next few days after it is made.

Ingredients:

2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

2 to 3 yellow onions, sliced thin

¼ cup minced ginger root

2 tsp turmeric

1 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp caraway seeds

½ tsp oregano seeds

1 tbsp poppy seeds

1 tbsp celery seeds

1 tbsp Garam Masala

2 to 3 ripe tomatoes, steamed, peeled and chopped

3 tbsp basil

1tbsp dill

1 tbsp oregano

1 tbsp tarragon

3 quarts pure water

1-2 diced potatoes, unpeeled

2-3 carrots, diced

4 cups chopped assorted vegetables

4 tbsp Braggs Liquid Aminos

3-5 cloves garlic, minced

Directions:

In the bottom of a soup pot, heat the olive oil on medium high heat. add onions and ginger. If it starts to stick, add a little water. make a pool in the center of the onion and ginger mixture, then add turmeric, black pepper, caraway seeds, oregano seeds, poppy seeds, celery seeds, and garam masala. Saute for 2 minutes, then mix well with onions. Add tomatoes, and herbs. Add water, potatoes, carrots, and ssorted vegetables. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for 1 hour. Add Braggs Liquid Aminos and garlic, and simmer 5 minutes longer.

Bon Appetit!

Breathe, smile and be happy.

Women’s Holistic Health, Nutrition and Relationship Expert

NaturalCounselor.com

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How to Feel Sexy, Confident and Relaxed 350 Days a Year

Written by Irina Wardas on February 14th, 2010

I’m about to tell you how to improve self confidence, feel more beautiful, boost your self esteem, and feel sexy all year long! We should always make some time for ourselves either we are in a relationship or not. We don’t need Valentine to enjoy romantic treats and have a fabulous time.

“Take care of yourself – you never know when the world will need you.” - Rabbi Hillel

Here are some ideas on how to make your own Valentine 350 times a year:

I. Remember about creating a space to feel sexy, confident and relaxed for a romantic time with your partner or for a date with yourself. how to improve self confidence

Read and watch about the space.

Listen to the tips on a date time with yourself.

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II. Treat yourself as a queen by buying new sexy lingerie every other month. If you are in a relationship, your partner will appreciate it. If you are single, new sexy underwear will make you feel and look fabulous and appreciate you the way you are.

Listen to more tips on Passion to feel fabulous.

Listen to more tips on how to feel loved and appreciated.

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III. Have a romantic dinner with a healthy chocolate dessert at least once a week.

Chocolate Lavender Truffles Recipe

Eat these truffles slowly in order to let the Lavender rise from your tongue to the back of your nose, sending a message of tranquility and that all is well.

8 oz cream cheese softened
16 oz semisweet chocolate
2 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
cocoa powder

Beat cream cheese in large mixing bowl at medium speed with electric mixer until smooth. Meanwhile melt the chocolate in a double boiler. Mix melted chocolate with softened cream cheese. Add Lavender drops and stir well. Refrigerate for an hour. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls; roll over cocoa. Refrigerate.This recipe is from www.Aromandina.com

Try more chocolate recipes

Listen to the tips on Romance, Love, Sex, Cleanse Drinks, Recipes and Facials with …Chocolate

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IV. Take a relaxing bath filled with essential oils or Romance Bath Salt every day. Some candles will also help us feel and look fabulous.

Listen to the tips on how to use essential oils to relax, feel confident and loved.

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V. Make a home-made facial to rejuvenate, nourish, moisturize your skin and… relax at least twice a week.

Self Foot Massage as a Treat to Yourself to Feel and Look Fabulous

Written by Irina Wardas on February 13th, 2010

It is important to have our “Me Time” to take care of ourselves. We also need to learn how to relax if we want to have a healthy heart, immune system and even weight. Do you like massage? Have you tried foot massage? Any massage helps get more energy, improve blood and lymph circulation, relieve aches and pains, lose weight, get rid of headaches and constipation, reduce PMS and, of course, sleep better.

Foot massage is a real pleasure and treat you can give yourself or your partner. As any type of massage, foot massage helps us relax and feel fabulous.

Try this simple self foot massage any time you need to de-stress and calm down. You can also try it during your romantic evening and you will be surprised with the results.

Sit comfortable on the chair, couch, pillow on the floor.

You can even turn on relaxing music and use your favorite essential oils (Lavender, Clary Sage, Geranium,etc.).

Place both thumbs on top of one foot near the toes, and the fingers of both hands on the bottom of the foot.

Squeeze the foot for 2 seconds and release for 2 seconds. Work your way from the toes to as close to the ankle as you can manage, then switch feet and repeat.

Breathe, smile and be happy.

P.S. Have you listened to my radio show for women Feel and Look Fabulous with Irina recently?

Click here to listen toTips on How to Use Essential Oils For Romantic Evening.

Click here to listen to Tips on Sacred Sexuality: How to Set up a Date with Yourself to Explore Your Body, Orgasm, etc.

Women’s Holistic Health, Nutrition and Relationship Expert

NaturalCounselor.com

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How to Create a Space to Feel Sexy, Confident and Relaxed

Written by Irina Wardas on February 12th, 2010

Studies show that in order to beat our winter blues and moodiness, reduce stress, have glowing skin, get rid of headaches, lose weight we need more intimacy and sex in our life. Have you thought about your sexual power and the power of a woman’s body in general? On my radio show Feel and Look Fabulous with Irina I had a very interesting discussion with Luminessa Enjara, Teacher of Sacred Sexuality.

Either we are in a relationship or single, it is very important for us, women, to know our bodies, to explore possibilities of pleasure and orgasm. Did you know that it makes sense to set up a real date with yourself from time to time, including maybe even a dinner with some chocolate, bath with essential oils, and “me time” for sexual awakening, exploring, touching and feeling. Click here to listen to the whole interview.

We always have to remember about creating a space for a better sex with your partner or for a date with yourself, including essential oils to reduce stress, feel confident, sexy and loved.

Here are tips on setting a scene for making love.