Showing posts with label Health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Health. Show all posts

Friday, April 21, 2017

DEMI LOVATO: Confident


DEMI LOVATO Confident 

Way back when (our very first Eco Glamazine issue to be exact) we featured pop princess Demi Lovato and her transition from Disney to Diva. This story is our #2 most read article on Eco Glamazine. 

Five years later Demi is still one of pop music's most popular singer, songwriters with over 56 million Instagram followers and 37 million Facebook fans! This Wonder Woman has transformed from a child star to a beautiful and confident young woman. 

Her latest studio album, the Grammy nominated Confident is available now and features her anthem Cool for the Summer and the edgy title track Confident. 




Her new found self confidence comes from Demi's body acceptance and self-love after suffering many years ago from depression and body issues.

"Feeling better than I've ever felt. It's all about self love. Tell yourself you're beautiful daily. Be gentle with yourself. Eat carbs without guilt and remember that life is too short to worry about what others think!"  




Demi is a body positivity and mental health advocate and has struggled with self-harm, eating disorders and bipolar. Ms Lovato floods her social media with self love and positive body images to encourage others to love their bodies just the way they are. 

"Every day you have the chance to turn it all around. Take care of your body and mind, and it will take care of you back." 

Demi uses her fame as an opportunity to speak out about living with mental health. 

"So many of my fans are dealing with mental illness, whether it's depression or bipolar disorder or even schizophrenia. I have fans that deal with all sorts of mental illness, so this is very important to them. If you know someone or if you're dealing with it yourself, just know that it is possible to live well. It's not something where you see a therapist once or you see your psychiatrist once, it's something you maintain to make sure that you want to live with mental illness. You have to take care of yourself." 





"I think that women who know they are, are beautiful." 

Not only is Demi a positive role model to her fans she was recently included in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2017. 

Arianna Huffington explains why Demi landed on this year's list: 

Arianna: "It seems like Demi Lovato has already led many lives. The singer, songwriter, actor and activist, who made her acting debut at age 8, has done so much, and been through so much, that it’s hard to believe she’s still only 24. But she hasn’t just grown up—she has grown in wisdom. Now Demi is using her hard-won wisdom to benefit others. After being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, instead of hiding it she partnered with Be Vocal, a campaign devoted to getting people to speak up about mental illness and the stigma around it. She has also been a public role model, unashamedly chronicling her struggles with substance abuse (she is now five years sober) and eating disorders. And having been bullied as a child, Demi has taken up the cause to protect other children. Demi Lovato is a remarkably talented artist and performer. But her courage, honesty and willingness to use her own experiences to help others are what make her a true star." 


Demi Lovato in Allure photographed by Alexi Lubomirski

Last year Demi told Allure magazine that she feels confident in her own skin. 

"I've never felt as confident in my skin as I do today. A year ago, on tour, almost every inch of my body was covered by clothing, and it was because I was hiding behind so many layers. Once I started feeling better about myself, I felt better about showing more skin." 

Demi Lovato recently shared some #nomakeup moments with her followers, including this fresh faced photo which she simply captioned "No makeup, just freckles." 


No makeup, just freckles. 

So, what's Demi's solution for naturally clear skin? Her own skincare brand DEVONNE by Demi. DEVONNE skin care line created by Demi and her team of beauty experts brings out the best possible version of your skin with natural botanicals and marine extracts. 

For Demi, skincare is self-care and priming her freckles is just as nourishing for her mind as it is her body. It is an act of self-worthiness and a vehicle on the road to longterm love. 

Demi knows the importance of a good skincare routine and it's the secret to her beautiful clear complexion. She co-created the Lovato Treatment Scholarship which covers expenses for people struggling with mental health and/or addiction issues. A percentage of DEVONNE by Demi profits is donated to support this important cause because Demi is a strong minded woman and she puts her money where her mouth is. 



DEVONNE by Demi www.devonnebydemi.com

So gals, let's take a leaf out of Demi's book. Let's be more positive about our bodies. Let's be confident and embrace our curves. Let's eat carbs without guilt. It's all about self-love and taking care of yourself, everyday. 

Demi Lovato 

Facebook: Facebook.com/DemiLovato 
Instagram: @ddlovato
Twitter: @ddlovato
Official: www.demilovato.com

DEVONNE by Demi: www.devonnebydemi.com

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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

RECIPE: How To Make an Acai Bowl

How to Make an Acai Bowl

When it comes to healthy breakfast options, it's all about Acai. 

Love those gorgeous Acai Bowls served at your favourite cafe? ...Well now you can make them at home... it's so easy. The team at Clean Tea share their recipe for creating the perfect Acai bowl, with their Acai Berry Powder


Clean Tea Acai Berry Powder

Ingredients: 
  • 1 cup frozen Blueberries 
  • 1 frozen Banana (peel it before you freeze it) 
  • 1 tablespoon of Clean Tea Acai Berry Powder
  • 1 cup almond milk or rice milk 
  • 1/4 cup Chia Seeds 
Toppings: 
  • Fresh fruit 
  • Coconut 
  • Granola 
Instructions: 
  1. Put ingredients into a blender and whizz up until a smooth thick consistency. 
  2. Pour Acai mixture into a bowl. 
  3. Add your choice of fresh fruit (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, kiwi fruit etc) 
  4. Sprinkle with Coconut flakes and Granola. 
www.cleantea.com.au 
Enjoy your Acai bowls for breakfast or lunch with Clean Tea's Acai Berry Powder. A healthy and delicious way to start your day. 

Find more delicious Acai bowl recipes at CleanTea.com.au

Model: India Hunter 
Photography: Julie Willis 


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Saturday, September 29, 2012

TOM ORGANIC: Body Soul Planet


TOM Organic
body. soul. planet.

The demand for organic personal hygiene is slowly increasing with women looking for more natural and safe options for their daily beauty routine. From hair care to toothpaste, soap, deodorant and even tampons. You maybe surprised to learn that many of your favourite beauty products, from your bathroom cabinet at home are filled with chemicals and synthetics! These nasty ingredients (some even toxic) can be harmful if applied on your skin everyday. So the demand for organic, eco friendly and chemical-free alternatives has risen with people learning the importance of using these natural products and seeing the benefits to their health. 


Eco Glamazine is always searching for the best in eco-friendly organic beauty! So when we were introduced to TOM Organic earlier this year, we just knew this Aussie eco brand was doing something right and we had to share their story with our readers.   

TOM Organic is an Australian Certified Organic feminine hygiene range that cares for your body and the planet every Time Of Month (TOM).  This eco-friendly line offers a deluxe range of certified organic tampons, pads and liners free from chemicals, bleaches and synthetics. 


TOM Organic offers chic and stylish recyclable packaging  featuring nature inspired water colour drawings of their gorgeous Tom Girl. Colour coded packs make selection easy and their cleverly designed slim packs mean no more tampons jumping around in your handbag. 

The company's founder Aimee Marks set out to create the very best products with integrity and style that all women can wear with confidence. This sassy 25 year old from Melbourne created an innovative eco brand that focuses on educating women on the benefits of using organic personal hygiene. 



 

Aimee Marks 
TOM Organic founder 


Aimee: "I believe all women should be free to live the life they want to live. To thrive and dream without limits. Tom was founded on the philosophy that we should never have to compromise the health and wellbeing of our bodies and our planet.  Join me in creating a future inspired by an uncompromised love of life." 


The original idea to create an organic tampon came when Aimee decided to design a new from of packaging for tampons for a school project, 8 years ago. She was shocked to discover the nasty chemicals and bleaches used in regular tampons. From Aimee's research she soon learned that cotton - the main component of tampons is the world's dirtiest pesticide sprayed crop. Yes it's true even natural cotton is not chemical free. Organic cotton is grown in fields free from chemicals - no pesticides, no insecticides, nothing! So Aimee knew that organic cotton was the only choice for her brand. So she embarked on a journey to help women care more about their health! Aimee realised there was a need for organic chemical-free feminine hygiene products and in turn created the only organic tampons, pads and liners to be accredited with the official Australian Certified Organic logo.  

With the average woman using more than 12,000 pads/tampons in her lifetime - TOM Organic provides a deluxe product made with 100% certified organic cotton for purity of mind and body. Making the switch to organic tampons and pads is not only the best choice for your body, mind and spirit - but also the planet. 





TOM Organic products are: 
  • Made with certified 100% organic cotton
  • perfume and chemical free 
  • Free from chlorine and dioxin in the bleaching process
  • 100% cellulose pulp free
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Cruelty-free 
Respectful of the planet, TOM Organic uses the most sustainable, organic and biodegradable materials wherever possible to ensure a healthier world for us all. Most importantly all TOM Organic products are free from synthetics. 

Aimee: "If you take the synthetics out of tampons, you can't get Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). My goal was to get that message out to women and empower them to make better choices for their health. At the end of the day our health is everything. I want to use TOM as a vehicle for doing as much as I can."


"From woman to woman, let's be more conscious about what we put in our bodies and look after our health and environment every time of the month."

TOM Organic proudly supports the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation and helps vaccinate 50 women a month against the disease. 

TOM Organic is now available at over 1000 retailers Australia wide including Woolworths and online through their official website www.tomorganic.com.auTOM Organic also offers subscriptions delivered direct to you, so you'll never get caught without pads or tampons again. 




Website: www.tomorganic.com.au
Facebook: Facebook.com/tomorganic 
Twitter: Twitter.com/TOMOrganic
Pinterest: pinterest.com/tomorganic
Instagram: Instagram.com/tomorganic 




 This article featured in Eco Glamazine September 2012.