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from processed to whole, lower-carb and
higher-fat foods can brighten your coloring
quickly, due to reduced infl ammation.
Eventually, you may want to adopt a
very-low-carb/very-high-fat regimen for
the long-term, but hold off until your big
event is over, or you may have a couple of
ill-timed, low-energy transitional days. So
for now, continue eating low-sugar fruits,
beans, or a little quinoa each day to stay
energized. Ditto with quitting coff ee. Five
days ahead of your event is not the time.
You can delve deeper and get to the root
of your sleep and energy issues afterward,
when you have time to carefully and
comprehensively execute a full regimen.
In the meantime, taking fi sh oil, evening
primrose oil, and hyaluronic acid can
change the feel and look of your skin and
the brightness of your eyes in a matter of
days. Drinking lots of water will help those
supplements work their magic. Speaking
of pure water, another little hack that
changes skin and hair texture in a coupleof days—more than any serum—is a good
chlorine-fi ltering shower water purifi er.Days Before: Make Your
Hair Youthful-Looking
If you’re really going for a bit of reverse
aging, cover those greys with a low- or
no-PPD natural color from your health
food store. Make sure your cut is fl attering.
For most women, a few long, skillfully
executed “icicle-shaped” layers can help
frame the face and soften or lift fl at or
heavy areas, and an inverted overall
shape will generally take years off
when compared to a straight-across, or
“A-shaped” cut. Very long hair can be quite
aging, so if you’ve just “always” avoided
splurging on a professional cut at a
higher-end salon, a special event merits
an appointment with a true professional.
Smooth the hair fi rst with an ionic blow
drying and large round brush, followed
with a hair type-specifi c shine serum and,
if possible, a straightening iron, which can
also be used to add wave or curl.The Morning of the Event: Run Hot
and Cold (Water, that Is)
Epsom salts and magnesium fl ake baths
are great for sore or creaky joints. Seaweed
fl akes are also a great option. A hot
(though not too hot) washcloth on your
face, alternated with very cold water,
will shunt blood back and forth. Using a
gentle rolling motion (or even a jade face
roller) under the eyes is a great way to
drain fl uid and reduce under-eye puffi ness.Kat James has been called “a master of self-transformation” by SELF magazine in
response to her self-guided, recovery from liver, autoimmune, and eating disorders. Her
controversial and pioneering dietary method—now recommended at top neurology,
fertility, functional medicine, and even dental clinics—has left countless success stories
in its wake and been featured at top spas and institutions such as Omega Institute and
Canyon Ranch, as well as on “Today,” Fox, and PBS, among others. Learn more about
her upcoming retreats at informedbeauty.com or by calling 877-54-TOTAL. Listen to her
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Supplements that can help speed your
radiance revival:*MELATONIN, -HTP, and CBD address
sleep rhythms, pain/depression, or
mood and negative chatter. Countless
other sleep boosters exist on vitamin
store shelves. Find what works for
your specific sleep issues.
*FACIAL ANTI-WRINKLE PATCHES,
such as those by Andalou Naturals,
Frownies, or Earth Therapeutics
Facial, can give amazing results in a
short amount of time.
*L-TYROSINE and IODINE can increase
energy, thyroid function, and weight-
loss speed.
*ADRENAL FORMULAS WITH
ADAPTOGENS AND GLANDULARS
(for the ultra-stressed), such as
Adrenal Support by Vital Nutrients,
can reduce stress and belly fat.
*SEAWEED, VITAMIN C, PEPTIDE,
and HYALURONIC ACID SERUMS such
as those by Evan Healy, MyChelle,
Mad Hippie, Derma E, and Hyalogic
can be layered (use hyaluronic last,
while skin is still moist), to plump and
rejuvenate skin.
*TOOTH-RESTORING AND WHITENING
PRODUCTS such as Xlear Spry (daily
care and mints) and Cali-white (paint
on teeth) are great daily and pre-event
tools, respectively. A white smile can
take ages off of your appearance.
*TIMED-RELEASE MAGNESIUM can
give you the optimal energizing, yet
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cramp relief for deeper sleep) without
the digestive distress sometimes
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