June 2017 Simple Pure Whole Favorites: Dry Brushing, The Need for Play & Strawberries!

During June I shared some inspiration and science to help you prepare for and make the most of your summer!  

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To keep your mind and spirit inspired, I shared some of my favorite books to add to Your Ultimate Summer Reading List to Change Your Outlook and Life! 

For a delicious yet migraine- and allergy-friendly chocolatey treat, try this Vegan Creamy Carob Butter! It is perfect with some fresh summer fruit or atop gluten-free pancakes or toast.

When you are sitting on the beach reading your favorite book or hiking out in the mountains, it is always important to take care to protect your skin. I shared my top take care to protect your skin. I shared my top Sun Exposure Dos and Dont’s this month to help you enjoy the sun safely.

We all want to look and feel our best to enjoy the summer! In addition to caring for your skin, taking care of your lymphatic system is key to overall health! To help you do that, I provided a powerful five-step Lymphatic Cleanse this month on the blog and my YouTube channel.

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In the meantime, check out my favorite healthy recipes/foods/products/links/exercises/inspiration from the past month. My Favorites feature is a regular part of the Simple | Pure | Whole^TMBlog allowing me to share some great healthy solutions with you each month! 

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Here are some of my Simple | Pure | Whole^TM Healthy Favorites for June 2017!

Favorite Product: Dry Brush (affiliate link)

As I discussed this month, the lymphatic system is crucial for overall health, glowing skin and a balanced immune system. One of the most powerful and accessible ways to keep the lymph flowing well is dry brushing (affiliate link).

This self-massage practice involves gently brushing the skin once or twice a day with a gentle but firm brush (affiliate link). It boosts circulation, stimulates the lymphatic system, sweeps away dead skin cells and helps the body detoxify and remove wastes. 

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• Incorporate dry brushing into your daily routine or as part of your Lymphatic Cleanse. Start at your feet and brush upwards toward the heart. Use firm, small, circular strokes that are gentle yet stimulating. Dedicate a few minutes to this practice to increase circulation and exfoliation.
• For a vegan product, look for a dry brush made without animal hair (affiliate link) (boar, horse, squirrel, badger or horse are commonly used). 
• A long handle will allow you to reach your entire back more easily. 

Favorite Inspirational Article: The Serious Need for Play

The summer is the perfect time to prioritize play! Science proves that free, imaginative play is crucial for normal emotional, social and cognitive development. 

Play involves a state of being in which we’re engaged in fun, pleasurable activity. Although play may be perceived as unproductive, immature or trivial in adulthood, play can be beneficial for people of all ages.

When you cultivate a playful spirit, you may find that you can approach tasks in a more relaxed and focused manner and develop more creative and innovative solutions to problems.

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These crimson gems always taste best when locally grown and fresh from the farm!

Strawberries are rich in polyphenols and antioxidants, giving them many health benefits. They also contain a wealth of vitamins and minerals as well as dietary fiber. 

Due to this high nutrient content, strawberries have been reported to reduce cardiovascular risk factors such as elevated blood pressure, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia and inflammation.

Antioxidants and vitamin C in strawberries nourish the skin and help protect it from sun damage. These phytonutrients along with tannins in strawberries can also help sunburned and sun-damaged skin heal and recover. In fact, a single serving of strawberries provides around 150% of the daily requirement of vitamin-C.

Simple Pure Whole Solutions

• Mash up some strawberries and slather than on mildly sunburned skin for some natural relief and healing. Leave on the skin for a few minutes and then rinse. 
• Always buy organic strawberries since these berries contain some of the highest pesticide residues of all fruits. 
• Dip fresh organic strawberries into this Creamy Not-ella Carob Butter for a decadent vegan, gluten-free and migraine-friendly treat!
• Try adding fresh sliced strawberries in place of mulberries in my Dandelion Salad with Citrus Dressing!

June’s Features from The Simple | Pure | Whole^TM Blog:

   

What is your favorite way to enjoy strawberries?

Have you used a dry brush?

Please let me know in the comments below or on Facebook or Instagram if you have tried any of these or if you find something new you love so I can check it out!

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