Happy Valentine's Day
 Divine Dark Chocolate Mousse

from the Golden Door Spa

INGREDIENTS

1 medium ripe avocado

1/2 cup dates

2 1/2 tablespoons raw cocoa powder

1/4 cup water + 2 Tbsp water

1 1/2 tablespoons raw honey

1/8 teaspoon sea salt

 Place all ingredients into a blender and pulse. Gradually increase speed until you are getting a creamy pudding-like consistency. You may need to add a tiny bit of extra water to facilitate blending. Only add TINY bits at a time. Avoid adding too much water so as not to change the consistency.

Pour into covered containers and chill.

Beautiful Lip Shades by La Bella Donna


 
Here we are in the last real month of winter already and February makes our minds turn to love.
What makes you passionate?  I'm passionate about inspiring people to take better care of themselves.  I love it when my clients make one or two little changes in their diet or lifestyle that rewards them with a big health gain.
To show love in the world, honor and love yourself first.  So, take care everybody.  Love is all you need.
Mary
Caviar & Roses Facial
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Back by popular demand, this luxurious anti-aging treatment is a time-tested favorite. 
 In February try the Moroccan Rose facial, which incorporates the skin rejuvenating and relaxing properties of authentic rose & patchouli oils.
This luxurious facial includes Kerstin Florian's premier Caviar Line, which incorporates real caviar extract for its firming properties and Damascena Rose for its healing and uplifting effects. 
Bonus: Also included in this pampering face treatment is a special lip plumping treatment for the fine lines around the mouth. Active peptides and rich emollients will soften lips making them their most kissable. (See savings below)
Why We Love Chocolate
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Although it seems too good to be true, dark chocolate can actually be good for you!
When consumed in moderation, this delicious treat has some powerful health benefits. Following are three of the major reasons to indulge:
1. It can help prevent heart disease: Like tea, dark chocolate contains flavenoids, which are compounds that act as antioxidants. Flavenoids protect cells from harmful molecules-called free radicals-that are produced when the body breaks down food or is exposed to sunlight or smoke. Free radicals can cause cell damage that leads to heart disease. Flavenoids can also lower blood pressure and reduce LDL cholesterol (i.e., the bad cholesterol) by up to 10 percent.

2. It can improve your mood: Dark chocolate stimulates the production of endorphins, chemicals in the brain that bring on feelings of pleasure. It also contains the chemical serotonin, which acts as an anti-depressant.

3. It can protect your skin: German researchers found that the flavenoids in dark chocolate absorb UV light, help protect and increase blood flow to the skin, and improve skin's hydration and complexion.
                   
 Winter Detox Wrap-Up woman4.jpg
Thank you to all who participated in the 7 Day Winter Detox program.  It was a wonderful experience to guide you through the experience of doing an internal and external cleanse while eating whole foods and going about your usual schedule.
Due to the great response we will be offering another cleanse program in the spring. 

Check out some of the reviews:

 

"I liked the whole idea of the concept to do the 7 Day Winter Detox with an inspiring consultant and a have a structured program. It made me stick with the program. It was motivating for me!..."   More

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