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Why Amoda Organic Golden Turmeric Ginger Tea is Special

November 30, 2016 · Leave a Comment

The Style Chicks love tea. The Style Chicks love glowing skin. The Style Chicks love not feeling incredibly sore after Arm Workout Day. The Style Chicks love organic, all natural products. For all of these reasons and more, Style Chicks love Amoda Organic Golden Turmeric Ginger Herbal Tea.

Amoda Organic Golden Turmeric Ginger Herbal Tea

Amoda Organic Golden Turmeric Ginger Herbal Tea

Amoda Organic Golden Turmeric Ginger Herbal Tea is a magnificent blend of organic powdered turmeric, ginger, fennel, anise seed, true cinnamon, and vanilla. Sounds like a Chai variant to you? It is along that flavor line, but it packs far more flavor, not to mention health benefits. It is pretty rare that I find a chai tea that tastes as good as it smells. This herbal tea actually tastes better than it smells, and it smells amazing!

The anti-inflammatory benefits of the ingredients, especially Tumeric and Ginger, are well documented. I take Tumeric supplements for its’ anti-inflammatory effects, but I am trying to use high-grade Tumeric in cooking more to get the most benefit from it. I also try to incorporate fresh ginger into recipes as much as I can. But what I like about Amoda Organic Golden Turmeric Ginger Herbal Tea is that it contains high-grade powdered ingredients (with no additives!) in an easy to use way that incorporates seamlessly into my tea-drinking lifestyle. I stir the powder into hot water and enjoy the spicy, savory treat while getting an incredible amount of healthy anti-inflammatory benefits. I love that it doesn’t feel like I’m choosing the healthy option, but rather than I’m choosing the tasty option.

The benefits have been impressive. My skin is glowing. I had an angry blemish that was painful and very red. After a few days of drinking this tea, I noticed that while it wasn’t full flat yet, the redness had disappeared. Usually, blemishes stay red far beyond when they are flat on me, and the redness disappears over time. Because of the powerful anti-inflammatory effects of the tea, the blemish is flesh tone and far less noticeable!

My under eyes have also shown marked improvement. During Fall allergy season, my eyes always get puffy, and for the past two weeks, my orbital skin has been puffy and dark. The tea de-inflamed the area, and my eyes look great!

How the tea affects muscle recovery is also profoundly impressive. After a good Tracy Anderson workout, I tend to feel run over by a truck the next day. If I drink this tea as my recovery drink, I feel substantially less sore. It’s not just power of suggestion, either. I had a shoulder injury that leaves the joint quite inflamed. Last night I put my hand on the affected shoulder while I was in the middle of a conversation, and it was significantly less swollen than normal. Though I was absorbed in the conversation, the reduction of inflammation was enough to make me lose my train of thought. It took me a couple of minutes to realize that it is likely due to this amazing tea!

Not to split hairs, but technically this is a tisane since it is an herbal tea, not a true tea since no actual tea leaves are involved. However, this opens up options. If you want the health benefits of green tea but dislike the taste, try addition this mix into your tea, and the vegetal taste is greatly diminished. Lyn and I acquired a taste for straight green tea over time, but it took awhile (especially when we got into Matcha.) So if you are looking to start drinking green tea (or any tea), adding this mix turns a regular cup of tea into an amazingly tasty, incredibly healthy taste treat!

Amoda Organic Golden Turmeric Ginger Herbal Tea

Amoda Organic Golden Turmeric Ginger Herbal Tea

Mom tried it today and loved how full-bodied it is. She doesn’t like tea as much as Lyn and I do because it is, as she calls it, a “thin-bodied” beverage. She loves this tea because it is full bodied (think Hot Apple Cider straight from one of the many amazing New England orchards) and she considers it more of a savory snack for break time rather than just a hot beverage. So, if you are looking to cut out some calories by ditching your carby, sugary afternoon snack and want to replace it with a tasty, satisfying, healthy drink, this is ideal for you!

Lyn found that it had similar results for her in that it cut out her craving for a buttery carb mid-afternoon. As a family, buttery carbs are held in high culinary regard as a treat, so this is truly a testimony to this tea!

And don’t forget, it is all plant-based, organic, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and perfect for vegans!

Find this lovely tea at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HQWM6ZG?th=1.

I received this item for testing and review purposes. If you have any questions about my experience with it, leave it in the comments section below, and I’ll do my best to answer it!

Posted by Style Chicks / Filed In: Food, Tea
Tagged: Amid Organic Golden Turmeric Ginger Herbal Tea, Anti-Acne, Anti-Aging, beauty, Body, Entertaining, Food, Skin, Skincare, Tea, Tea Tuesday, Tisane, Tumeric

Health: Validus Nutrition Total Synergy Premium Pre and Probiotic Blend

November 29, 2016 · Leave a Comment

I’ve been dragging lately. I was feeling tired for weeks and got sick pretty early in the season, so I have been trying to up my immune system to prevent that from reoccurring all winter long.

So I am quite happy to have found Validus Nutrition Total Synergy Premium Pre and Probiotic Blend. We tend to think of PreBiotics and Probiotics as purely for stomach health, but actually, it goes so far beyond that. Your immune system as a whole is largely based in your gut. Personally, I think of white cells in the bloodstream when I think of the immune system, but according to Validus Nutrition (and confirmed by research I did on the NIH website), 80% of the immune system is in your gut, so for optimal health, well-being, and appearance, it pays for your gut to be healthy! That is why it is so important to have a good Pre and Probiotic Blend like Validus Nutrition Total Synergy Premium Pre and Probiotic Blend.

Validus Nutrition Total Synergy Premium Pre and Probiotic Blend

Validus Nutrition Total Synergy Premium Pre and Probiotic Blend

 

Validus Nutrition Total Synergy Premium Pre and Probiotic Blend contains ten strains of Probiotics. Since many Probiotic formulas only contain a few strains, having ten strains puts this formula ahead of most of the brands you will find at the drugstore. It also contains over 50 Billion CFUs of the ten Probiotics, which is an optimal level.

For as much as we hear about Probiotics, we don’t hear a lot about Prebiotics. So what are Prebiotics? I like Validus Nutrition’s explanation: they are the food for the Probiotics. As you know, Probiotics are bacteria. Good bacteria, but bacteria nonetheless. Bacteria needs to eat. Give it good food in the form of Prebiotics so that the Probiotics can do their job! So it is optimal to have a formula that contains both Prebiotics and Probiotics. This formula contains two well-known high-grade Prebiotics.

Validus Nutrition’s blend is easy to integrate into your routine. One capsule in the morning before food and you are done. I keep the bottle by my bed and have it with my morning glass of water. I often forget to take certain supplements on time, but having it right there when I get up makes it easy to remember.

I’ve noticed I have more energy since I started these and my skin has a bit of a glow. It makes sense that when your immune system is operating better that you will have more energy and your skin reflects the general state of your health, so I’m thrilled to have found this formula!

 

Validus Nutrition Total Synergy Premium Pre and Probiotic Blend

Validus Nutrition Total Synergy Premium Pre and Probiotic Blend

 

The bottle is a sixty day supply, and unlike some Pre and Probiotic formulas, does not need to be stored in the refrigerator thanks to a specially crafted bottle. It is also vegetarian-friendly, gluten-free, lactose-free, dairy free, Kosher, and doesn’t have artificial flavors or preservatives. The company also offers a full refund if you find that it doesn’t work for you, so it is definitely worth a try!

Find this fantastic formula at https://www.amazon.com/Total-Synergy-Probiotic-Prebiotic-Blend/dp/B01IAG6VF8/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1477401653&sr=1-1&keywords=validus

 

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I received this product in exchange for my unbiased review and received compensation for my time and effort. However, my experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine.

Posted by Style Chicks / Filed In: Body, Health
Tagged: Health, Immune System, Prebiotic, Probiotic, Valid Nutrition Total Synergy Premium Pre and Probiotic Blend

Beauty: Island’s Miracle Organic Coconut Oil

November 26, 2016 · 1 Comment

Coconut Oil is a multi-purpose, go-to remedy for many beauty, health, cooking and household uses. Finding a quality grade coconut oil is a worthwhile investment. A brand we like is Island’s Miracle Organic Coconut Oil because 1) it is a food grade, cold-pressed, extra virgin oil 2) it has an appealing flavor and scent 3) it absorbs into the skin with a non-greasy finish, and 4) it makes our hair soft and shiny without dull residue.

Island's Miracle Organic Coconut Oil

Island’s Miracle Organic Coconut Oil

COCONUT OIL USES
Coconut Oil is a fabulous hair and skin conditioner. It removes makeup. It locks moisture into skin after a shower. Coconut Oil can clean makeup brushes and reduce the appearance of stretch marks. There are also numerous health benefits to consuming Coconut Oil.

FINDING A QUALITY COCONUT OIL
For all that Coconut Oil does, it makes sense to use only a quality Coconut Oil for topical application and cooking use. Not every Coconut Oil brand is created equal. There is a wide variety of price points for Coconut Oil. Some brands are not as suitable for eating, and even some of the food grade Coconut Oils are not very tasty or lack an appetizing aroma.

While most Coconut Oil brands will provide some benefits (serving as a shaving cream or moisturizing cuticles), few Coconut Oils are truly food quality. Fewer have USDA Certification. Coconut Oil must be pure, fresh, free of additives, and, of course, be tasty to be used in cooking and baking.

ABOUT ISLAND’S MIRACLE ORGANIC COCONUT OIL
Island’s Miracle Organic Coconut Oil is a USDA Certified Organic 100% raw, cold-pressed (first press only), extra virgin coconut oil that has a wonderful flavor and scent. Made from pesticide and insecticide free coconuts, with no additives such as salt, sugar, yeast, gluten, eggs, shellfish or preservatives.

PACKAGING
Island’s Miracle uses PBA-Free Plastic packaging to prevent toxins from getting into their pure coconut oil. The container comes sealed, as you can see in the video below. I had to loosen it before I did the video, because it came quite tightly sealed!

Island's Miracle Organic Coconut Oil

Island’s Miracle Organic Coconut Oil

TASTE
I was impressed by the light, natural smell of coconut and the cold pressed texture resulting in a densely packed, emollient oil.

It is a quality food grade, making it suitable for use in cooking, baking and included in energy drinks, smoothies, and in coffee. There is no strange aftertaste to the Island’s Miracle Coconut Oil. It is fresh, light and natural tasting.

USING ISLAND’S MIRACLE ORGANIC COCONUT OIL ON MY HAIR & SKIN

I’ve used several brands of Coconut Oil on my hair and skin, and do like the results. What I don’t like is how greasy it can be on the skin, and how the residue can make hair dull. I didn’t have that experience with this Coconut Oil. It’s not greasy and absorbed into the skin well. It is suitable for use on the skin (even on the face and around the delicate eye area) and hair, as well as used as a baby skin ointment. I also used it on the ends of my hair; it left it a soft sheen and my hair felt thicker and softer. There was no dulling film after I shampooed it out.

Island's Miracle Organic Coconut Oil

Island’s Miracle Organic Coconut Oil

TEST: HOW TO INCORPORATE ISLAND’S MIRACLE ORGANIC COCONUT OIL INTO MY DIET FOR EASY & HEALTHIER EATING HABITS

I haven’t found the taste of a Coconut Oil very appealing in other brands I tried, but since Island’s Miracle Oil is pure, cold pressed and virgin oil, it has so many health benefits it’s worth trying. I was pleased to find it to be a pleasant taste with no aftertaste or strange texture.

Since Island’s Miracle Coconut Oil is tasty and smells delicious, it is easier to make some healthy dietary changes, such as opting for using the healthier Coconut Oil over less healthy fats like butter, cream or cooking sprays.

I tested a few Coconut Oil substitute ideas using the Island’s Miracles Coconut Oil. These little calorie-saving tricks add up and still give me more energy without sacrificing taste.

1. One substitute I tried was spreading Coconut Oil on my toast instead of butter. This gave me more energy before a workout or long day. The taste was light and sweet, and Coconut Oil still melted into a warm consistency on my toast like butter does, and with the Coconut Oil, my toast was not dry or bland, so I didn’t miss the butter much, and it is an easy switch while watching calories.

2. Another substitute is stirring the Coconut Oil into my coffee instead of milk or creamer. If hot coffee and Island’s Miracle Organic Coconut Oil are mixed in the blender, it makes a creamy cappuccino kind of texture. Coconut Oil is used in Bulletproof coffee recipes, which gives an energy boost and helps curbs the munchies, making it easier to stick to a diet. Coconut Oil in a smoothie makes for a surprisingly good texture, adds some sweetness and gives energy because of Coconut Oils’ fast acting MCFA fats.

3. A fun way we found to incorporate the Island’s Coconut Oil as a healthy fat substitute is for making popcorn! It smells just like movie theater popcorn! To make Popcorn with Coconut Oil, we melted a few tablespoons of Island’s Miracle Coconut Oil in a pot on the stove. Then we popped the kernels the old fashioned way with a tin foil “lid.” Once popped, drizzle the popped kernels lightly with some more melted Coconut Oil add toppings to taste such as sea salt, spices, or cinnamon. Yum! Much tastier than microwave popcorn and without the chemicals.

OTHER COCONUT OIL USES IN COOKING:

1. High-heat cooking, such as Sauteing and Frying, can be done with Coconut Oil because of its high smoke point from its’ heat-stable, healthy saturated fats.
2. A teaspoon of Coconut Oil can substitute for a non-stick cooking spray.
3. To bake with Coconut Oil, exchange the same amount of coconut oil as the butter or vegetable oil that is called for in the recipe.

CONCLUSION: A quality Coconut Oil is a must for every household, it serves so many purposes! A worthwhile investment is a USDA Certified Organic, cold pressed, virgin oil like the Island’s Miracles Organic Coconut Oil, a tasty oil suitable for cooking, baking and a host of beauty purposes. An excellent price for a pure, additive-free Coconut Oil!

Find Island’s Miracle Organic Coconut Oil at https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00C79Y0EO

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I received this product in exchange for my unbiased review and received compensation for my time and effort. However, my experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine.

Posted by Style Chicks / Filed In: Organic, Pre-Shampoo Hair Treatments + Conditioning Remedies
Tagged: Organic Coconut Oil

Men’s Fashion: The Garwood 360 Watch

November 25, 2016 · Leave a Comment

You know that guy that just seems to have everything…together? Always has an easy-going smile on his face. Always affable. Always has a great story about how he went kayaking last Saturday morning, spent the afternoon in a used bookstore, and then went to a charity event at his Alma Mater…where he graduated top of his class before he started his successful tech firm? And he’s actually…humble about all of it?

That Guy is a rare breed. It is impossible to buy a gift for That Guy, because, well, he has everything already.

Fortunately, The Garwood has solved the gift-giving issue for the That Guy in your life with The Garwood 360 Watch.

The Garwood 360 Watch

The Garwood 360 Watch

The Garwood 360 Watch

The Garwood 360 Watch

I’m not entirely sure when wrist watches fell out of favor with men. It makes sense to check the time on your phone, of course, but I, for one, still find pulling out a phone in the middle of a conversation, even to check the time, to be a bit rude. A quick glance at one’s wrist is forgivable. Even if we are taking function out of the equation, a quality watch adds incredible polish to any outfit, from jeans and a tee shirt to a tux.

So, let’s get your That Guy polished and polite with a 360 from The Garwood.

The 360 is a well-crafted but affordable investment watch. The frame is made of 100% Natural American Maple Wood, crafted to ultra smooth perfection in a classic shape. The face is a 45 mm modern carbon fiber design, making it sleek and lightweight. The Quartz Miyota movement (the same movement as used in Bulova watches) is fluid, and the Crystal Sapphire Glass is scratch-resistant and quite luxurious.

The Garwood 360 Watch

The Garwood 360 Watch

The Garwood 360 Watch

The Garwood 360 Watch

The Garwood 360 Watch

The Garwood 360 Watch

The 9.5″ band is impressive. The feedback I get from a lot of men who don’t like wearing watches is that they don’t like ill-fitting bands. This isn’t a problem with the 360. The face lays flat against the top of the wrist, and the band conforms perfectly to the wrist. The band has a felt exterior over a butter soft leather strap. It feels luxurious on the wrist.

The Garwood 360 Watch

The Garwood 360 Watch

The Garwood 360 Watch

The Garwood 360 Watch

The box is perfect for gift giving: a plain brown cardboard box opens to reveal the watch on a custom-sized watch pillow. If your guy doesn’t already have a watch case, this pillow is far better than the standard generic watch pillow available and will keep the watch safe when stored.

So let’s get every That Guy the distinctive 360 from The Garwood: it’s the one thing we can get him that he doesn’t already have, making you That Girl – the one who knows what he needs, even before he does.

Find The Garwood 360 at http://thegarwood.com/home/360. Now through Cyber Monday, get $30 off the price with code CYBER.

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I received this product in exchange for my unbiased review and received compensation for my time and effort. However, my experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine.

Posted by Style Chicks / Filed In: Accessories, Gadgets, Jewelry, Technology, Weddings
Tagged: Accessories, Gifts, Men's Fashion, The Garwood 360 Watch, Watch

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