Luffa, Loofah, Lufah

Fit n' Fabulous Diva's we love our skin. The key to looking youthful is a polished bright appearance look to your skin. In the aging process we loose a lot of the vibrancy we once had prior to hormonal changes. During the winter months our skins also tends to dry out and dead skins cells are left on the surface. This can cause a dull, dry, lackluster look. Well there is a great way to keeping the skin looking youthful.

Luffa, Loofah, or Lufah is a tropical fruit grown in warm climates. In many countries this fruit is eaten as part of an everyday diet. In the United States we use the Loofah as apart of our bath tools.

We usually see Loofah in it's dried out state. The Loofah is generally used as a body polisher. The bi-weekly use of a Loofah in a spongy form or combined in body washes will aid in removing dead skin cells.The Loofah has a gentle gritty feel to it as it polishes the dead skin cells away. The result is a smooth, vibrant , and polished look.

The goal is to keep a bright youthful look which will keep them guessing at your age. Fit n' Fabulous Diva's my favorite product that contains the Loofah fruit is ;

Kiehls Soy Milk & Honey Body Polish

6.8fl oz. $28.00
It may seem a little pricey but your skin deserves it!



Natural Remedies for Peri or Menopausal Symptoms

Black Cohosh

Fit n' Fabulous Divas over 40, this week I want to share with you two Natural Herbal Remedies that have done me a world of good. I am 52 and loving life, and my body has been going thru some Menopausal changes. Maybe you have been experiencing some of these symptoms too:

• Hot flashes/night sweats
• Fatigue
• Cravings for sweets/carbs
• Diminished sexual desire/vaginal dryness
• Irritability, mood swings,depression or anxiety
• Insomnia, or restless sleep
• Fuzzy thinking
• Weight gain
• Stiffness and joint pain
• Irregular periods

Many of these symptoms occur because our bodies are experiencing hormonal imbalance. It has been proven that HRT (hormone replacement therapy) has been linked to many cancers. So I have looked into more natural remedies. I have found two herbal solutions that work for me. (I am not recommending them as medicinal solutions just giving you information you can investigate them for yourself.)

Black Cohosh is a native American herb, taken in capsule form. It provides a natural estrogen. In the 1950's many hospitals used this to treat women having menopausal symptoms. Estrogen loss occurs when our ovaries stop producing.

Wild Yam

Wild Yam, used in cream form. I love this wonder cream, it has been a mainstay for me. I rub in onto the soft parts of my body daily. It is absorbed best thru the skin. The Wild Yam produces a natural progesterone. Our bodies need to have a healthy balance of Estrogen and Progesterone. During Peri and Menopause this hormones tend to get off balance. The use of Wild Yam has reduced my mood swings, it helps with depression and irritability.

Menopause is a natural progression in our lives. As Fit n' Fabulous Diva's we can enjoy our lives as we journey thru this season !

references:http://www.preventativeconcept.com/women/index.shtml