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Pumpkin Sage Soup 1 teaspoon coconut oil 1/4 cup minced shallots 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves 29 ounce can of pumpkin 4 ounce can of coconut milk 1-2 cups vegetable broth 1 teaspoon sea salt, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg In a medium soup pan, melt the coconut oil over low medium heat.  Add the shallots and cook until translucent and very soft, 7-10 minutes.  Add the sage, heat for another minute.  Add the coconut milk and heat for another 5 minutes.  Add the pumpkin and mix slowly until it is well incorporated, turn the heat down to low.  Add the broth 1/2 cup at a time until you reach a desired consistency.  Add the salt and spices, continuing to cook over low heat until the soup is warmed through.  Garnish as desired. Recipe courtesy of the Goddess Detox at Advanced Health and Wellness

What can I do with all these pumpkins?  I know, I can make Pumpkin Sage Soup !  Check out the recipe on my next post. Angela can give you an autumn treat with our Pumpkin Exfoliating Peel Facial .  This deliciously-scented puree is rich in vitamins, amino acids, and enzymes known for their anti-oxidant and exfoliating properties.  Angela's facial will help to improve the appearance of fine lines, age spots freckles and rough skin while you luxuriate in the seasonal aromas at the spa. While I am on the subject of relaxation, you should definitely experience Aura's Pumpkin Spice Massage .  Our organic massage lotion is enhanced with a special blend of healing seasonal essential oils. 941-375-8552      Located 202 Miami Ave W, Venice, FL

Beginning at age 30, we lose 1% or more of the collagen in our skin each year! Daily use of peptides slows the loss of collagen giving you a more youthful and vibrant appearance.  Peptides are chains of amino acids that are the building blocks of proteins in the skin. Applied topically,  peptides penetrate the top layer of your skin and signal the production of new collagen. Peptides are one of the most promising and exciting discoveries in recent years for minimizing the appearance of wrinkles! Aura Organic Spa + Wellness has two eye therapy products that contain peptides: Peptide Eye Gel + Eye Bright Gel Aura's Tingling Oxygen Facial includes a peptide mask. auraorganic.net

Massage!  Receiving regular massages help you to be healthier by improving your circulation, delivering oxygen and nutrients to your cells, and encouraging your body to release toxins.  Massage therapy also induces a relaxation response, lowers your heart rate and blood pressure, and decreases the physical effects of stress. Take care of your body, it's the only place you have to live! A Cedar-Sinai Study in the Fall of 2010 found that participants who received  Massage with moderate pressure experienced decreases in stress hormones and increases in white blood cells, indicating a boost in the immune system.