Look sexy and cellulite free this party season.

It’s never too late, we have six weeks until the Christmas Party Season kicks off: To get you Trimmed,Toned, and Glowing, raring to slip into or out of your LBD.

Tummy Toners

Many women and men feel more uncomfortable with their weight because they tend to hold onto toxins around their tummy.

A Good detox is an excellent start to any weight loss plan. We particularly like Viridian’s Detox Box, which contains: a fibre complex to support the bowel, Milk Thistle to cleanse the liver and Cleaver to help eliminate excessive water. This magical box also contains dietary advice to get you feeling slimline and sexy!

Madal Bal Lemon Detox, is the quick fix option of a variety of stars including Beyonce Knowles who is known to favour the detox for a few days before red carpet moments. This flexible program helps the body cleanse itself naturally of accumulated toxins.

Whether you want to do a full detox, or support yourself whilst dieting, the Lemon Detox can help your body to achieve its optimum health & weight.

Madal Bal Natural Tree Syrup mixed with lemons, water & a pinch of cayenne pepper gives your body all the nutritional value it needs to support you over a short period of time.

A detox is brilliant way to get rid of troublesome cellulite. The Diva recommends starting the day by massaging with Weleda’s Birch Cellulite Scrub and Oil, leaving your skin feeling more toned and invigorated. Follow this with Alva’s Intensive Refining Cream (Voted 9/10) for sexy smooth legs.

The Herb Gota Kola is fabulous for improving cellulite and skin health from the inside out.

Be aware of your food choices. Foods which you have difficulty digesting can create toxicity, and symptoms such as increased bloating, wind and water retention. Common food sensitivities include Wheat, Dairy Products, Yeast, and Sugar, which can ferment in your gut. Ask the Diva for a Nutritionist near you, to help you develop the best dietary plan for your needs.

Feeling nibblesome?

Nibbling in-between meals can have a detrimental effect on your waistline.

Many of us turn to sugary, high carb treats as a result of stress or boredom.

Simple dietary strategies help binge eaters; eating small regular meals help keep sugar levels on an even keel.

The signs for hunger and thirst can often be confused; try drinking a glass of water first before you hit the sweetie cupboard.

Snack on healthy options such as oatcakes, blueberries and organic yoghurt both of which help balance sugar levels.

Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) is thought to help curb appetite, burn fat and result in significant weight loss without side effects.It also promotes healthy blood lipid levels and reduces Body Mass Index, an indicator of healthy body weight. The most exciting news of all is that HCA is thought to increase levels of serum serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in mood, sleep and appetite control, which may help address many of the emotional issues overweight people face, including binge-eating and depression. HCA works well with Chromium, which, when taken with meals, helps the healthy function of the Insulin Receptors on the surface of the cell, helping to regulate sugar levels and easing sugar cravings.

Spirulina is the ultimate super food, made up of natural plant enzymes. This powerful nutrient is rich in magnesium, and B vitamins, and helps to curb the appetite, whilst improving your nutrient levels. A six week trial used German slimmers following a weight reduction diet. They took Spirulina tablets before each meal three times a day for four weeks. Taking Spirulina showed a reduction of body weight. There was also a significant drop in serum cholesterol levels.

Sometimes we just need Chocolate!

The Aztecs regarded cocoa as the nourishment of the gods and used it as a tonic. With 70% organic dark chocolate you’re actually getting the good quality cocoa, with less sugar and fat than your average milk chocolate bar. Chocolate is also rich in magnesium and B vitamins so a little of what you fancy is a good thing, tag it on to a main meal, to offset any sugar hit.

Shimmering Beauty

For a final flourish always remember a little sparkle. Burt’s Bees Radiance Body Lotion leaves your body shimmering and ready to PARTY!

XOXO The Diva

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Bloating, Bad Breath, Catarrh, Constipation, Thick Coated Tongue, Muzzy Heads, Lethargy, Skin Problems, Random Joint Pains, Recurring Infections and Weight Gain.

Always consult your GP if you have any ongoing health problems.

Here’s The Diva’s guide to making sure you feel good, inside and out.

The Wonders of Water

Start every day with a morning lemon drink of warm lemon water to stimulate your liver to detoxify your body. Skin will look better, you will feel great, and you might even lose some weight. It is one of the easiest things you can do to increase your overall well-being. Just squeeze half a lemon into a glass, and fill with warm water.

Fans of the lemon detox diet include Beyonce, who drinks it for five days prior to important events when her body is on view and claims it helps her keep her bootylicious figure. She uses a product called Madal Bal Natural Tree Syrup, mixed with lemon, cayenne pepper and ginger, which is a safe and natural detox with no preservatives.

Our body is two thirds water, so for a great cleanse, drink 1 1/2 litres of water every day and try cutting out coffee, tea and fizzy drinks to really help reduce fluid retention and puffiness. Herbal teas such as nettle, dandelion  and green tea are excellent detox aids. They can also count towards your daily water intake. Not drinking enough is one of the most common causes of constipation. Having regular bowel movements is essential to allow removal of waste products and toxins and prevent them from hanging around causing wind, bloating, and leaving you feeling sluggish.

Fill up with Fibre

Eat plenty of fibre-rich foods such as raw fruit, vegetables and whole grain cereals like brown rice, quinoa and millet, which contain great levels of nutrients and plant proteins. And by eating organic you reduce your exposure to pesticides and unnatural ingredients.

Leafy and green vegetables like kale, spinach and broccoli are jam-packed with vitamins and nutrients to help restore vitality and have even been shown to be effective at protecting you from certain cancers. Kale is particularly good for the liver. Get more greens into your diet by putting them in salads, and juicing them.

Sprouting seeds and beans are an easy way to get great levels of nutrients as each seed and bean contains all the nutrients necessary to support life. Bean sprouts are so simple to grow, check out our fact sheet on super foods for a guide to growing your own. Even with the most perfect diet, the bowel can still be a little sluggish, so having one or two teaspoons of crushed linseeds sprinkled over your morning porridge, or mixed into juice or live yoghurt, can keep things moving along nicely.

Friendly bacteria found in organic live yoghurt and in a greater concentration in acidophilus capsules are vital for healthy bowels.

Aloe Vera juice is highly regarded as an internal healer, and is useful for balancing and soothing the digestive tract, particularly in the case of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

One of the most famous detox herbs is Milk Thistle, which helps cleanse the liver and improve the way it metabolises both toxins and fats, which is great, especially when we have been over-indulging in rich foods and alcohol.

During the winter months our skin can become tired and dry. Taking essential fatty acids like Eicosanoil with its perfect balance of omega 3, 6, and 9 essential fats, is the ultimate skin treat,
moisturising from the inside out.

Hang on in There

Detoxing can cause some unexpected symptoms at first, like headaches, moodiness, or flu-like symptoms. This is a ‘healing crisis’, and is your body’s initial reaction to dietary changes, which should disappear in a few days. Like anything in life, when there is no pain, there is no gain – you often have to take a step back before you can truly progress.

To be holistic, detox your environment and lifestyle as well. Take more walks outside, spring clean your house with non-toxic cleaners, start a new hobby – all of these things will detox your mind and your body.

The Diva x

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