Tuesday, April 29, 2014


GINA GINA - Tuesday and windy

Today:  Alkaline your body

I've heard that you can increase your energy,  keep off extra pounds, slow down the aging process, sleep better and even lower your risk for disease, such as arthritis and cancer........... How? .......... By keeping your body "alkaline"............ so much of the food and beverages we consume are highly acidic, from artificial sweeteners, to coffee, to processed foods and the list goes on and on. 

If we want to take control and get more alkaline, there are many ways to do it: get more veggies into your diet, add spices like cinnamon (which is wonderful alkalizing spice) or ginger, lay off the desserts and sodas (as a matter of fact lay off the sugar laden foods), eat unsalted almonds, try going meat free for just a day (there is acid residue left behind during the metabolism of meat), take a walk, get outside and breath some fresh air. These are all good ways and there are dozens of others but the ONE I want to talk about today is adding "Fresh Lemons" to your daily diet.

Lemons..... it sounds like it would be an acidic food, and on their own they are, but inside the body, when they metabolized, they are alkaline. Lemon water can do many things to improve ones health. Start your day with a large glass of water (warm preferably) and add to it a 1/2 freshly squeezed lemon. It's incredibly simple and the benefits are simply amazing. Lemon water not only works to PH balance (alkaline) your body, but it will boost you immune system, they are high in Vitamin C and potassium (Vitamin C for fighting off colds, clearer skin, decrease wrinkles and blemishes and potassium helps control blood pressure and stimulate brain and nerve function). Lemons are not only high in vitamins, but minerals, too and they aid in digestion and purging toxins from the body. Drinking lemon water can also help with weight loss, lemons are high in pectin fiber, which helps to fight off hunger cravings, also, a more alkaline diet can help you to lose weight faster.

So if you don't do anything else to Alkaline your body, at least try to drink a glass of "fresh lemon water" daily.......... your body will become more ALKALINE, and you will see and feel the difference.

have a great evening........

Lucy Blu
for: positive living in sin city

Thursday, April 24, 2014


GINA GINA - Thursday, and so beautiful

TODAY: Coconut Oil

 I know of only one beauty product that is said to be a "cure-all" (almost), that product is coconut oil. Coconut oil is not only GREAT to cook with or ingest, but it is also used for everything from moisturizing dry skin and hair, to being a wonderful breath freshener and I've even heard deodorant. Coconut Oil is antibacterial and anti fungal, when ingested it goes to work: 1) having therapeutic effects on certain brain disorders with its medium chain triglycerides 2) the way its broken down in the body, coconut oil ingested can kill harmful pathogens and fight infections of bacteria and fungus 3) it can help reduce hunger pains and is said to help reduce fat in the body (especially in the abdominal area). Coconut Oil is used topically: 1) as a body lotion 2) is great for your cuticles 3) as a makeup remover 4) and to clean your makeup brushes 5) used for stretch marks 6) as a conditioner for hair (leave in overnight for deep condition) 7) add some baking soda to it and you have a great teeth whitener 8) use as a Body Oil, Massage Oil and even shaving balm. This is just a small list of the many, many uses for Coconut Oil.

In close: Next time you go to the supermarket, buy yourself a jar of Kitchen Coconut Oil (I say kitchen, that way you can eat it as well all of the topical uses), then, go crazy experimenting on all the fabulous, different ways you can incorporate this awesome oil into your daily life.

have a wonderful evening...
Lucy Blu
for: positive living in sin city

Wednesday, April 23, 2014


Wellness - Wednesday...summer's on its way

TODAY: Sole (So-lay)

I believe it very important to ph balance the body, it's good for our health. One way to get alkaline is by taking Sole, once a day, everyday.

What is Sole:
Sole is a mixture of water and crystal salt (I use Himalayan Salt and Spring Water or a good Artesian Water. Himalayan Crystal Salt is the purest salt on Earth, it is over 250 million years old and is absolutely uncontaminated, without any toxins or pollutants)

The Salt Misunderstanding:
Salt is NOT bad for us. As a matter of fact, we cannot live without salt. The human body consists of primarily 2 elements......water and salt...... HOWEVER, regular table salt is a problem, it has been fired at 1500 degrees, chemically cleaned and processed, and left without the trace minerals and elements that naturally occur in UNREFINED salt, leaving us with inorganic salt, that our bodies will not digest, it is like poison to our bodies.
Unrefined salt (like Himalayan Salt) is unprocessed and is just like the sodium that occurs naturally in the body, with 84 natural elements and minerals....... it is essential to our daily lives and definitely good for us.

The benefits of Sole:
Sole is wonderful, I take it everyday. It helps to balance the body's pH and get rid of heavy metals. It is rich in vital minerals, improves digestion and cleans your intestines. Sole has a calming effect on the entire nervous system and can improve your quality of sleep, it helps in the extraction of excess acidity from the cells in the body, particularly the brain cells. It has Chromium, Zinc and Iodine, which will help to give you a more beautiful, clear skin and help heal skin disease by cleaning from the inside out.. It will help normalize the blood pressure and balance your blood sugar levels. Sole acts as a natural antihistamine, clearing up congestion in your sinuses and can aid in weight loss, too. It can prevent muscle cramps, varicose veins and is vital for maintaining your libido, and if taken on a daily basis, builds electrolytes inside.

So in close:
Understand your body and the importance of keeping it alkaline. Adding a teaspoon of Sole first thing in the morning, before you eat or drink anything, will help alkaline you and keep you healthy and disease free.*

To Make Himalayan Salt Sole:
In a glass jar (with NO metal rim or lid, metal de-ionizes the salt) place Himalayan Salt (chunks or grain) and fill with a good spring water. Let sit for 24 hours (to insure optimal saturation level, there should always be salt in the bottom of the jar, if it is all dissolved, add more salt). Your Sole is now ready....... take one (1) teaspoon on an empty stomach, daily (mix with water, if you need to, and drink), you will soon notice the beneficial changes.

Have a wonderful evening........ remember the thoughts we think and the words we speak, are the energies we live in......... have only good thoughts and speak only kind words.

Lucy Blu
for: positive living in sin city

Saturday, April 19, 2014

Wellness - positive living in sin city

Today: Our "VERY IMPORTANT" Skin

Did you know the largest organ of our body is our "Skin".  It protects us against pathogens, regulates our body temperature between hot and cold, protects our inner organs. Our skin is waterproof, so essential nutrients are not washed out, and is a natural pathway for Vitamin D, it detoxifies the body thru perspiration and protects against viruses and bacterias. Our skin has been called "the third kidney" because it is so important to eliminating waste and toxins from our bodies.

Skin is a "living organism"........so we need to nourish it. One square inch of human skin consists of 19,500,000 cells, 60,000 melanocytes (pigment), 90 oil glands, 19 feet of blood vessels, 650 sweat glands,  more than 1,000 nerve endings and19,000 sensory cells(*). Our skin is a magnificent organ that needs to be attended to. So now maybe you'll agree that it is NOT superficial to care so much about what our skin looks like. Treat your skin good, use ingredients like "all natural botanicals" and if scented, make sure it is scented with pure essential oils.  Read labels and choose good products that will address the real health of you and your skin.

From the beginning of the day, to the end of the evening, incorporate skin products that will nourish your skin on a cellular level. Make sure the products you choose are skin-permeable and can deliver its nutrients deep into the dermis (not all products do!!!). Make sure the products you choose will help you achieve the best results. The absorption rate of any product you use depends on the "molecule size" and its "solubility" (know your product, or, buy from reputable mixologists or aromatherapists....I carry in my boutique "Madlyn Rose" and "Malie" they're awesome)

Dry Brushing your skin is a great way to detoxify (daily). Dry Brushing (DB) helps clean the lymph system (considered part of our immune system, detoxification occurs first through the lymph, we have more lymph than we do blood). DB helps us to shed dead skin cells, improving skin texture and cell renewal. It strengthens the immune system by stimulating the lymph vessels to drain toxins. DB  tightens skin by increasing blood flow, tones muscles by stimulating nerve endings, causing muscle fibers to activate and move. It helps stimulate circulation by allowing our skin to breath (ridding it of dead skin cells).

Our Skin needs to be cleaned, balanced and given lots of nutrition, daily........... don't skimp on the products you put onto your skin.  Remember, our skin is the "last" to receive the nutrients we ingest, however, it is the "first" to show an imbalance or deficiency.

In close, healthy skin will contribute to your overall  body health, so treat it good:)

Lucy Blu
for: positive living in sin city
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Friday, April 18, 2014

GINA GINA Friday.......... overcast and beautiful

TODAY: the 7 major Chakras and their related: Color, Musical Note, Essential Oil and Gemstone

Major Chakras:

Root (or Base): The grounding chakra, physical energy
The 1st Chakra is called the Root chakra, it is: Red (or Black) Color, the music "C" Note, Patchouli Essential Oil, Gemstones: Hematite, Black Tourmaline, Garnet, Smoky Quartz

Sacral: This is the creative, healing and emotional, sexual chakra
The 2nd Chakra is called the Sacral chakra, it is: Orange Color, the music "D" Note, Jasmine and Sandalwood Essential Oil, Gemstones: Carnelian, Turquoise, blue-green Fuorite

Solar Plexus: This is the chakra of intellect and ambition, energy and self esteem, protection and personal power
The 3rd Chakra is called Solar Plexus, it is: the Color Yellow, the music Note "E", its Essential Oils include: Peppermint, Rose, Juniper, its Gemstones: Citrine, Jasper, Chalcedony

Heart: This is the chakra of love and compassion, it is of emotional balance
The 4th Chakra is our Heart Chakra, its: Color is Green, the music Note is "F", some of the Essential Oils are: Rose, Chamomile, Sandalwood, Yling Ylang, Frankincense, the Gemstones: Rose Quartz, Jade, Watermelon Tourmaline, Malachite

Throat: The chakra of creativity, communication and self expression
The 5th Chakra is the Throat Chakra, the: Color is Blue, its music Note is "G", Essential Oils are Geranium, Chamomile, Lavender, Gemstones include: Turquoise, Sodalite, Sapphire, Moonstone

Third Eye: The chakra of spiritual awareness and intuition
The 6th Chakra is the Third Eye, its: Color is Purple (or Indigo), the music Note is "A", some Essential Oils are Myrrh, Patchouli, Lavender, related Gemstones: Blue Tourmaline, Iolite, Lapis, Amethyst

Crown: The chakra of enlightenment, consciousness, spiritual connection, universal energy
The 7th Chakra is our Crown: its Color is Violet (or Magenta or White), the music Note is "B", Essential oils include Frankincense, Sandalwood, Basil, Anise, Gemstone is: Amethyst and Clear Quartz


Have a wonderful evening...........

Lucy Blu
for: positive living in sin city

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

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GINA GINA Tuesday.....and a beautiful tuesday it is

TODAY: forgive, forget, move on, give it time and everything will be alright

........a gentleman owned a wellness center, as a matter of fact he had owned several of them, he had Reiki Masters, Ayurvedic Estheticians, Massage Therapists and many other employees of the wellness world that worked for him, at his businesses........for many years........some of them 15-20 years.........he got into some financial trouble and overnight he was shut down, he lost his businesses and all the people that worked there lost their place to practice their crafts........... he was very sad at what had happened, he felt bad about all that took place and the difficulties it was placing on all those people that worked for him...... an unfortunate thing to happen, I'm sure he didn't want to lose his businesses and livelihood, he had a family, wife and kids, so he understood how this was going to affect those around him, and like I said, he felt bad, but it was what it was and there wasn't anything he could do.......... here's the sad part........ many of those people that worked for him started lashing out at him, to his face, on the internet, what ever way they could...... mind you, we are talking about people in the "wellness industry", Reiki Masters and alike, many of them he had considered friends, most of them had been with him for years........... not one person reached out to him........... not one of those "wellness industry" people said "don't worry we'll find another place to work, it will all be okay, take care of your family, don't worry"....... not one person could find it in their heart to help a man that was down and out, even though he had given them a place to work, for many of them their entire career as these "wellness practitioners"....... and not one of them was capable of raising their own vibration, to take the high road and lift some of the weight off his back, not one...... a week after he was closed down, one week of hearing all these people lash out at him because they felt they were done wrong, he went to his favorite hiking trail and took his life......... I cried when I heard this story, I couldn't believe that not one person in his life could tell him "things will be alright, give it time, your wife loves you, your kids love you and I  thank you for giving me a place to practice my craft of wellness"........ now he's gone and those same people that lashed out at him are feeling sorry for themselves, saying things like "I guess I shouldn't have", "I wish I could have", "if I had known I would have"

Well, I don't believe in "should of, could of, would of"..... if that was the case, then why didn't they.......... if just one of those "wellness people" had practiced in real life what they were charging other people to have (reiki clarity, ayurvedic wellness etc. etc.) that man could very well still be alive. Maybe he just needed someone to say "I forgive you, let's forget this and all move on", he might then still be alive.

In close: no matter how wrongly you think someone has done you, no matter what your impression of a situation is........... remember, we are all creatures of this beautiful Earth, we all breath the same air, we all need water and food to live, and we all, from time to time, will need someone to forgive us, forget what it was that happened and just move on.......... don't be the reason, someone that is in a desperate and alone moment, takes their own life......... be the reason of hope and encouragement........ be the one that steps up and says "everything will be alright, just give it some time"

Be thoughtful and kind, always...........

Lucy Blu
for: positive living in sin city

Friday, April 11, 2014

GINA GINA Friday..........TGIF

TODAY: Color Therapy

Chromotherapy, or "Color Therapy" as it is more commonly known, is used in many healing practices of the alternative health community, with very little instruction, any individual can practice it themselves. Color Therapy's modality is classified as vibrational healing. The color we see is electromagnetic energy, each color of the rainbow carries its' own properties of healing and a therapist, like an individual, using Color Therapy would use techniques like visualization and verbalization of colors as their tools. Color Therapy can bring relief from a variety of problems.

Magenta: this color helps to raise ones energy level, it is used for headaches, migraines, shock, nausea, morning sickness,  helps aid in concentration and mental focus, this color is used as a spiritual force

Violet: this color is about peace, love and concern for others, it is used for earache, neuralgia, paranoia, menopause and mental illness, is used as aphrodisiac and is a sensual color

Blue: this color is relaxing, cool and calming, good to stimulate communication and creativeness, is used for asthma, bruises and burns, earache, allergies, sprains and stiffness, toothaches,  is good to calm and balance the body and mind

Turquoise: encourages interest, is a soothing color, is used for acne, boils and cold sores, fatigue and stress, hay fever and insect stings, it is used to ease tension and anxiety, it is refreshing and stimulating

Green: is the color of the heart chakra, it is a circulatory color that invokes unconditional love, non attachment and security, is used for angina, chest pains, heart disease, ulcers and trauma, it is the color of stability

Yellow: this is the color of intellect and personal power, focuses mental power, it is used for arthritis, rheumatism and stiffness, nervousness and tension, it is the color of lightness and letting go.

Orange: is a cheerful color, is about a happy environment, brings about self assuredness and sufficiency, is used for arthritis, colds, liver disease, rheumatism, stiffness, ulcers, gouts, depression and fatigue, is used to relax the mind and body, is an outgoing energy

Red: this color increases energy and vitality, is about self awareness and a lust for life, is used for anemia, colds and numbness, it is invigorating and activating, it is a vital color

A Visual Technique: image something that is the color of the area you want to focus (i.e. a lemon, for yellow), focus on that image until that is the only thing you see. Color visualization (and meditation of color) is a powerful tool that can help change a mood. It can promote good health by balancing different forces in your life.

In close: the importance of color, to all parts of our lives, is great. Color Therapy is a simple, yet effective, method to help focus your mind, gaining balance and endurance each time you do it.

Have a "Blue" evening.........

Lucy Blu
for: positive living in sin city

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

GINA GINA Wednesday........cloudy and beautiful

TODAY: a few words........ a positive affirmation

I recognize,  if I don't pay attention to all the moments I am given, this world will move on and do so without me...... if I'm not paying attention, precious moments can sneak up on me fast and then be gone just as quickly.......... if I don't pay attention, I could miss out on the smallest of details of something and maybe the most important detail of what is passing by.......paying attention and opening my eyes and soul to all the moments I am gifted will help me to be in the moment, help me gain deeper experiences and meanings of those moments and give me opportunity to soak them in, for all they have to offer....... if I don't pay attention those moments, they will slip on by me, without me ever really getting the chance to be in them, maybe not even know they existed in the first place..........
I will pay attention to all the precious moments in time I am given, I will treat them with the respect they deserve.......... Life will not pass me by without me experiencing all of it, the good and the other..........

In close: make good use of all your moments in time, they are precious and there is never enough.

Have a beautiful evening.........

Lucy Blu
for: positive living in sin city

Monday, April 7, 2014

GINA GINA Monday........beautiful monday

TODAY: Positive Thinking, there is power......

Positive thinking is a wonderful and easy way to improve yourself, improve your health, manage the stresses of life and ultimately improve both your physical and emotional wellness.

Positive thinking is not not facing the struggles in life, or turning a blind eye to events that need your attention, it is quite the opposite. Positive thinking will help you to achieve balance in your life and face those struggles with a good attitude, an "I can do this" attitude, positive thinking can help you to look a problem straight into  the eye and solve it without having those overwhelming sensations of negativity. Positive thinking is not putting on a smile for the world on the outside and being dark on the inside, it is being bright from the inside out, then that smile for the world comes out naturally, without stressing yourself on a cellular level. We are all constantly tossing thoughts around in our heads, we should make an effort that those thoughts are in a positive format. Even when dealing with unpleasant subjects, they can be made easier if we think of them positively, solutions to problems will come to you easier, if you think about it in a positive manner. Positive thinking is something we can all practice and ultimately become proficient at. Imagine the world if everyone was a "positive thinker".

There are many health benefits that come along with positive thinking, too. We all know "stress kills", positive thinking can help to lower stress levels and lower blood pressure and the heart rate, so in turn this can increase your life. Positive thinking helps to strengthen the immune system, your resistance to catching colds and flus will be increased. It only makes since, too, that if you condition yourself to think in a positive manner, the likeliness of depression is lowered and those feelings of distress won't be able to take hold, positive thinking can lead to better mental and physical well being.

We should all try to keep our minds moving in a positive direction, it's not always easy and sometimes it's down right hard, but in the long run it is so worth it, before you know it, you won't even have to try, you'll just naturally be a positive thinker......

In close: Until you are naturally a "positive thinker", work at it, put your best foot forward, make the effort, life might just get a whole lot easier if you try..........

Lucy Blu
for: positive living in sin city

Saturday, April 5, 2014

GINA GINA Saturday........cool and breezy

TODAY: a few words........a positive affirmation

I will not put off for tomorrow what I can do today, at the same time, I will not rush tomorrow up to today............ if I can follow these two short  sayings, all my moments in time will all be filled and lived well..............

Have a peaceful evening.........

Lucy Blu
for: positive living in sin city

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Tuesday..........April 1st

TODAY: I finished my taxes............April fools:)

No, I haven't finished my taxes yet.........gotta finish them.........so, have a beautiful evening and I'm going to go finish them..........

all my best,
Lucy Blu
for: positive living in sin city