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Hair Care, The Natural Way!

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There are few things better than a nice, relaxing shower to brighten your morning or wash away the stress of the day.

The Enagic® ANESPA, home spa system is the perfect addition to your bathroom. The ANESPA unit removes chlorine from your shower or bath water and its dual cartridge system contains therapeutic ingredients that have a relaxing hot spring effect! Pure genius.

Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body? While research is still being done to test just how much our skin absorbs, we should take caution when choosing what to apply on our skin and scalp. A recent study by the Environmental Working Group found 16 chemicals typically found in cosmetics and body care products present in blood and urine samples of twenty girls.1

You’ve chosen Kangen Water® because you know that it is what’s best for you internally. Now it is time to consider what is best externally.

The shower is a great place to escape, but it’s hard to relax when you realize how many chemicals you are pouring over your body, from the soap to the shampoo.

According to Jacqueline Krohn, M.D., “Once a chemical has penetrated the stratum corneum (the most superficial layer of skin), it moves through the epidermis and into the dermis. Then the rich blood supply of the dermis readily transports the chemical into the bloodstream.”2

The good news!

Here at Enagic® we care about what goes on the outside as much as we do the inside. So we’ve provided a great “recipe” for homemade, all natural shampoo – featuring Beauty Water. And because you get to choose which essential oil and which herbs to add, your scent will be unique. No longer limited by what is found in the beauty section of the drug store what will your signature scent be?

Basic Shampoo


2 tablespoons liquid castile soap (Dr. Bronner’s)
1 cup Beauty Water
1/4 cup fresh herbs (2 tablespoons dried)
1 teaspoon almond or apricot kernel oil
2 drops of essential oil

Place herbs in a clean glass jar with a lid.
Pour Beauty Water over herbs and let steep overnight.
Strain the liquid from the herbs.
Add the castile soap and almond or apricot oil.
Mix thoroughly.
Add essential oil and mix again.
Pour into recycled shampoo bottle.

You can also spritz the Beauty Water on your hair as conditioner. It helps detangle and reveal natural shine!

Enjoy your shower, knowing that you are doing what’s best for your body, inside and out!

Sources:
1http://www.ewg.org/reports/teens
2http://www.naturemoms.com/no-shampoo-alternative.html   Krohn, Jacqueline. The Whole Way to Natural Detoxification: The Complete Guide to Clearing Your Body of Toxins

Fall Is Here

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September 22nd marks the official “First Day of Fall”. The kids are back in school, summer vacation is behind you, and cooler weather lies ahead. It’s a beautiful season. The leaves are changing, the temperature is cooler but there’s no snow to deal with, and life moves forward toward the holidays. Undoubtedly, family life gets busier as the holidays creep closer and closer, with costumes to prepare, a Thanksgiving meal to be made, and presents to be opened, so now is the time to enjoy the calm before the storm.

At Enagic, our goal is to help you realize complete health, and that includes your mindset. Staying hydrated with healthy, Kangen Water® allows your body to function at optimal level, and taking a family time-out allows your mind to release the stress of the world and wind down a bit. Stress, worry, and anxiety are all forms of mental toxins. It is vital for your mood and emotional health that you take time to clear your mind.

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Take your family for a picnic, enjoy the great outdoors, pick apples, enjoy freshly harvested vegetables, and simply enjoy the wonders of family-time. Taking time to relax is essential for well-rounded health. Work is always present and homework is always there for the kids. Take time to relax, breathe, and enjoy life before a hectic week begins again.

With Kangen Water® you can find your path to complete health: mind, body and finances.

Summer Waste

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Bottled wasteIn the summer we enjoy many of nature’s wonderful gifts; beautiful parks, singing birds, blooming flowers and sandy beaches. How will your summer choices affect the environment you enjoy?

Drinking even one bottle of water each day of the summer can have a negative impact on your body and the environment. More than half of bottled water comes from municipal sources and may contain toxins that have leached from the plastic bottle. When bottled water is purified, everything is stripped from the water, including beneficial minerals and nutrients. When you choose to drink bottled water rather than Kangen Water®, you are denying your body natural antioxidant power, beneficial nutrients, and complete hydration.

Did you know the production of a plastic water bottle uses 7 times as much water as the bottle holds? For every pint of bottled water you drink, 7 pints of water were used, polluted, and returned to our earth. If you use just one plastic bottle water each day of the summer you will have consumed 70 or more bottles. This means that 490 pints, or 61 gallons of water, will have been wasted and polluted.

Remember your reusable container this summer and prevent excess waste in your body and the planet. Bring extra bottles of refreshing Kangen Water® for your friends and neighbors to promote healthy habits all around!

Take Exercise Outdoors

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Summer is a great time to take on new adventures. Spice up your fitness routine by taking it outdoors. Below are some ideas to help you get started:

  • Relive your youth by walking to your neighborhood park. Pump your legs as you feel the cool breeze on the swings or test your strength with pull ups at the monkey bars.
  • Rent a kayak if you live near a lake, river, or the ocean. You can burn up to 500 calories an hour!
  • Challenge your friends to a tennis match or even badminton! Learning to play a new sport is great exercise for your mind and body.
  • Join a bicycle riding group. Riding clubs have become especially popular in the last year. Joining a group will give you the motivation and encouragement of others in a fun environment.
  • Find a hidden trail to hike. Enjoy your natural surroundings as you look for beautiful flowers, birds and wildlife.

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To prevent dehydration, remember to bring your bottle of Kangen Water®. The heat can drain your reserves quickly and your body will need extra water to function properly. Aim to drink 8-10 ounces of water every 20 minutes when working out in the summer sun. Even minor dehydration can lead to muscle cramps, fatigue and headaches.

This may also be a great opportunity to share your secret of healthy water with your exercise partners. Bring along an extra bottle of Kangen Water® just for them!

Whichever exercise methods you choose, get out there this summer, stay healthy in the sun and get fit.

Warning Signs of Dehydration

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Prevent Dehydration - Drink Kangen WaterDehydration is far too common, given how preventable it is. Dehydration occurs when we put out more water than we take in. This happens often in the summer when we are spending more time in outdoor activities. With clean, healthy, great tasting Kangen Water® you can enjoy staying properly hydrated all summer.

We lose water through our breath, sweat, and urine throughout the day. Sweating is our body’s natural cooling mechanism but when we fail to replace the water lost through sweating, our body cannot perform at optimal level. This is why it is important to be very attentive to your water intake levels during these hot summer months.

By the time you feel thirsty you may be already dehydrated. It is important to be aware of the early signs of dehydration, such as:

  • Headaches
  • Dry, sticky mouth.
  • Feeling lightheaded
  • Producing less urine or dark urine.
  • Lack of energy or alertness

The best plan is Pre-Hydration! Dehydration occurs over time so prevent it altogether by drinking plenty of good, clean water throughout the day. If you know you will be playing in the sun or exercising more than usual, plan accordingly and bring extra Kangen Water®.

Do you hate the idea of buying bottled water or drinking tap water from public fountains? If you freeze a few reusable water containers with Kangen Water® you’ll be sure to have nice, cool, refreshing water by the end of your day. (Remember not to fill your bottle too high – water expands when frozen.) You could also make your own ice cubes by mixing Kangen Water® and fruit juice!

Bringing along extra bottles prevents unnecessary contaminants or pollutants, often present in bottled and tap water, from entering your body. It is also a great way to share Kangen Water® with your friends and family!