Celebrating Valentine’s Day During Treatment: 7 Tried-and-True Make-up Tips
“The key to beauty is learning something new and then applying it to your life.”
Kathleen O’Keefe-Kanavos/author and cancer survivor
So, you have a hot date for St. Valentine’s Day. Great! Now, how do you face the overwhelming challenge of applying your old makeup techniques to your new treatment-face while in therapy? The beauty strategies you previously used went down the drain with your hair.
Now what?
How do you play up eyes that lack eyelashes for mascara, accentuate the arches of eyebrows which no longer exist, or find that dewy glow your skin lost during your last therapy? How can you accept a date looking like “death warmed over?” Well, if you are reading this Death did not land, so keep going. Can you look beautiful during treatment? Yes you can!
Here are 7 tried-and-true make-up tips.
They will help you enjoy an unforgettable Valentine’s Day by rising above the challenge of beauty during treatment and looking down on the big picture of life despite treatment. These tips are easy and quick enough to use for your date after a long day of therapy, every day during treatment, and beyond. You may never look exactly the same because you will look better.
Make-up can be a challenge during many therapies, but especially cancer treatment.
No eyelashes or eyebrows to hold beauty products in place can make you want to give up before you start. But as a three time breast cancer survivor, I learned a trick or two about beauty during treatment. These beauty tips will help you glow while you heal.
These seven techniques can be used with any products including organic ones available in most natural and health food stores and marketplaces.
- Your face is already dry from medications, long hours in over air-conditioned hospitals, and dehydrating treatment so you may choose to avoid face powder. It has a tendency to settle into cracks and, yes, crevices; the result of skin cell moisture loss.
- Use brown eyeliner to define your eyes and a lighter taupe eye shadow, applied with a small brush, to create eye brows. Large crayon eyeliner pencils are more moisturizing than powder, and easier to handle if your fingers are swollen, numb or tingling from neuropathy, a temporary condition from some chemotherapies. If power is still your tool of choice, wet the brush with water, dip it into the powder and then apply it to the eye area. It will keep less powder from irritating your eye’s dehydrate mucus membranes, and “set it”— hold your make-up in place.
- Keep your cosmetics to a bare minimum and use tons of moisturizer. A drop of liquid make-up mixed with moisturizer creates a healthy glow. A drop of moisturizer mixed with cream blush, and applied to the apples of your cheeks will make you the apple of his eye. It will give you just the right amount of color to make you look naturally healthy. A fail-safe way to apply blush is to smile and your “apples” will stand out.
- Pink stick or gel blush on your cheeks, forehead and chin can give you a sun-kissed glow no matter what skin tone you have. Use colors that are close to your own natural skin tones.
- Spray your face with an atomizer of water to set your make-up. Small cans of Evian spray are available in department stores, or make your own “spritzer” by filling a spray bottle with purified water. Use it throughout the day to feel refreshed and to maintain that youthful dewy-glow.
- Lipstick or clear gloss finishes a healthy look, and moisturizes your lips. There are many long lasting lipsticks on the market from which to choose. Once applied, you won’t need a touch-up, even after eating. That little bit of color on your face can make such a difference.
- Smile! There is no make-up that can brighten your face like a smile. Beauty is only skin deep but your smile comes from the soul. Practiced smiling in the mirror for ‘muscle memory’ and used it whenever you feel like a wet noodle. It will change more than your looks. It will change the vibration around you by pulling it into a higher healing frequency.
Don’t be surprised if your laughter attracts attention.
A nurse may bring someone just starting their journey of healing over to you with the words, “Look at her, she’s glowing. See, it’s not so bad.” Your glow is a beacon of light to others still searching in the darkness of crisis. Share your tips with them.
Increase your healing light by giving it away.
This will make you even more beautiful—from the inside out. It is also a great way to do two powerful things at once; pay it forward to those still in need, and give back to the universe.
Sharing joy is universally empowering.
Laughter and smiles go together like peanut and butter, and are contagious. They are something you want to catch and give to patients who have a lowered resistance during treatment. Laughter raises all vibrational levels within ear-shot, and gives you an inner-glow that shines through to the world with the message, “I’m still here. I’m more than a survivor. I’m a Thriver!” So give someone a smile, and laugh ‘till it heals with confidence, while you are on your Valentine’s Day date. And remember, Cupid is watching.
This information is from Kathleen’s book SURVIVING CANERLAND: Intuitive Aspects of Healing
Kathleen O’Keefe-Kanavos- Intuitive Life Coach, survived three breast cancers missed by doctors but diagnosed by dreams & penned SURVIVING CANCERLAND: Intuitive Aspects of Healing. Kat is represented by Steve Allen Media. She’s a contributing author to many books including Kelly Sullivan Walden’s It’s All in Your Dreams, and Chcken Soup for the Soul. She’s a phone counselor for the R.A. BLOCH Cancer Foundation, Q&A Cancer Columnist for CapeWomenOnlineMagazine, “Dream Queen” for Wellness Woman 40 and Beyond, and Breast Cancer Authority, Radio Show Host, Inspirational Keynote Speaker, PATHEOS & BreastCancerYoga Blogger & OM Times Magazine Contributor. Follow her on her social media sites from her websites@ www.AccessYourInnerGuide.com
(All photos are owned by the author)
Write/Right From God: Routes to a Higher Level of Consciousness
“It would be impossible to say that I am a self made #1 best selling author, because there have just been so many literary angels who have guided me along the way.”
~Book Whisper Tom Bird
Did you know The New York Times says that 81% of Americans believe they have books “stuck inside of them” they just have to get out. Now, what if that vast number of people are actually being drawn by Source to do so?
On The Kathleen O’Keefe-Kanavos Radio Show on Wicked Housewives On Cape Cod TV/Radio Network bestselling author and renowned Book Whisperer Tom Bird talks about his latest book.
Tom explains how penning a book is one of the fastest and most surefire routes to a higher level of consciousness and enlightenment, which is why he believes so many people are innately drawn to it.
Based on the thousands of people he has taught in his Write Your Bestseller in a Weekend Retreats, Bird has midwifed his charges through dramatic transformations as they work through their:
- resistance
- fears
- beliefs
- painful memories
Tom shares with listeners how these all come to the fore when they begin the writing process. He shares stories about how time and again he sees them breakthrough to new levels of self-awareness and conscious universal connections that changes their lives.
In his new book Write/Right From God, Tom provides insight into the transformative process that provides as much, if not more, benefit to the writer as it does to the reader! In the book Bird cites actual case histories of his authors and how the book writing allowed them to clear years of emotional and physical pain.
During the radio show Tom shares some of these empowering breakthrough stories with you.
Tom Bird tells his authors: “You already have the direct connection to the Almighty that makes your light go on. What you need is just to adjust the cord a little bit, so that your connection better slips into the power source. With the connection in place, not only will your light shine brighter and more consistently for longer periods of time, but you may become more and more enlightened, for light attracts light. Writing a book though this method not only makes your light shine brightly and consistently, but the process of doing so will also make you aware of when your cord has loosened itself away from the outlet. It will also offer you a way to immediately get yourself re-plugged back in as well, so any necessary healing can begin.”
Book Whisperer Tom Bird will also enlighten you on:
- Why you should never feel guilty for not writing your book before now
- How to tell if you have a book stuck inside you trying to get out
- How to remove in just minutes the two major misunderstanding/blocks to which all authors fall prey
- Why procrastination may be a good thing
- The true key to what really makes books sell, and how success starts with the author
- How we already have all we need to succeed as authors
- How you can go from aspiring writer to bestselling in just a few months
- And the six unique enlightenment experiences
About Guest Tom Bird: Over nearly the last three decades, in an effort to share his innovative and successful approach to writing and publishing with as many aspiring authors as possible, Tom has made over 4,000 lecture appearances at over 100 different colleges & universities, including Duke University, The College of William and Mary, Penn State University, Temple University, Ohio State University; The University of North Carolina & The University of Arizona. Learn more about Tom @http://tombird.com/
About the Host Kathleen O’Keefe-Kanavos: believes dreams can diagnose your life. Did you have a déjà vu or did your dream come true? International Best-selling author, TV & Radio Host/Producer of Wicked Housewives on Cape Cod, three time breast cancer survivor whose dreams diagnosed cancer the medical community missed, one of the busiest speakers in the industry, & the “go-to authority” on Survivor- to-Thriver in Health, Wealth & Relationships by connecting with Your Inner Guidance. Learn more @ www.AccessYourInnerGuide.com
Your Sexy Superfood Recipe for Love and Beauty in 2016
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” ~ Hippocrates
Have you planned something unexpected for Valentine’s Day that’s sexy, romantic, intriguing and healthy? Love is in the air. Cupid’s arrow is aimed at your heart. Better think quick! How about indulging in a relaxing, or exciting, bath with the one you love. Now kick it up a notch and add luxurious olive oil. That’s sexy on steroids! It’s back to the future with the decadence and fun of the Roman and Greek gods. Ahhh…but your so worth it…every golden drop.
How often have you seen secrets from the past catch up to the future? Well it has happened again. An ancient hidden key to a healthy body and sex life is revealed. Superfood olive oil is not just for cooking. It is also for beauty and much more. Holiday Magazines have been filled with eye-catching recipes. But, this article is a different kind of recipe for a gorgeous, sexy you inside and out for 2016.
Did you know olive oil is much more than a great food? It is a superfood and beauty product that meets so many needs. It is wonderful for your delicate skin during the harsh winter months, while vacating on hot sun-kissed beaches or on icy wind-swept ski-slopes.
Healthy glowing skin is downright sexy!
Referring to olive oil in this article means cold pressed extra virgin organic olive oil.
Sexy is nice, but what are the scientific facts behind the benefits of olive oil and your skin?
According to Olive Oil Times, studies have shown olive oil’s oleocanthal phytonutrient mimics the effect of ibuprofen in reducing inflammation, “which can decrease the risk of breast cancer and recurrence.” Squalene and lignans are olive oil components currently studied for their possible effects on cancer. Pure olive oil is very rich in vitamins A, E, K, minerals and natural fatty acids. It nourishes, rejuvenates, protects, prolongs, hydrates and maintains skin’s elasticity and softness. The healing power of olive oil also helps skin cells regenerate. It is perfect for sensitive skin which may react negatively to heavier pour clogging oils. Olive oil is a powerful ingredient present in many expensive anti-aging skin care products because it is rich in antioxidants found to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Follow your lucky Stars!
- “An anti-aging wonder food with head-to-toe benefits.” Dr. Oz describes olive oil as, “Liquid Gold. I want every one of you to start using it every single day.”
- “Before I go onstage, I drink olive oil. It’s disgusting, but it’s good for your throat,” singer Selena Gomez told the UK’s Top of the Pops.
- Australian model Miranda Kerr swears by mixing olive oil with a little lemon juice for shiny locks. “It’s a home recipe my mother taught me and I have yet to find a better way to repair my split ends after a catwalk show,” she told French Elle magazine.
The list of olive oil benefits is long, but let’s talk 9 practical daily beauty uses:
1. Facial Moisturizer-Use it full strength on your face. Greek woman have beautiful skin.
2. Hair– Italians have glorious hair. Olive oil hair conditioning treatment is quick and easy.
- Before shampooing apply warmed olive oil to hair (oil should be warm to the touch), let it sit on your locks for an hour. Shampoo and condition as usual. It may be necessary to shampoo twice to remove residual oil.
- After shampooing add three drops in 8 ounces of warm water for a final rinse. Your hair will glow. Apply more for dry hair, less for normal hair and only on the ends for naturally oily hair.
3. Anti-hot iron damage– Add a small drop to hands and distribute evenly though hair (or just the ends) before using hot irons, blow dryers or other heat related hair appliances, or add it to products you already have (waste not want not) for extra protection.
4. Makeup remover- Remove stubborn “24 hour” makeup and waterproof mascara with a small amount of olive oil on a damp cotton pad. Gently wipe away all the makeup from your face without scrubbing or tugging on sensitive skin. While it gently removes makeup it nourishes your skin at the same time.
5. Bath oil–Add it to your bath water for a healthy soak. Gorgeous Italian actress Sophia Loren has a beauty secret – she loves taking olive oil baths by adding two tablespoons of oil to her bathwater.
6. Body moisturizer- Add a few drops to your body moisturizer for longer lasting hydration. It will also make your favorite products last longer.
7. Perfume- mix a few drops with your perfume to increase the life of your fragrance.
8. Shower oil– After your shower distributes oil to your wet body, wait 30 seconds and then gently pat skin dry. Your skin will glow!
9. Sexy Signature Fragrances- create your own one-of-a-kind fragrance fit for a king or queen because fragrance is an aphrodisiac. Mix essential oils like lavender, rose or sandalwood with olive oil. Your fragrance can be as strong or light as you choose to make it. Apply it sparingly to strategic hot-spots; behind the ears or on wrists, or dilute it by spreading it all over your wet body after a shower for a combination of great smell and softness that will last all day long. Oil has a natural way of holding onto scents that outlasts alcohol based fragrances. This is one reason why most oil based perfumes are costly.
We would be remiss if we did not share a short olive oil food recipe.
There are many flavors of olive oil; the darker the oil the stronger the taste. Olive oil in dressings will improve your skin, hair and nails, and will nourish your body from the inside out. It pairs well with apple cider vinegar which contains more inflammation fighting properties. The latest research findings have shown that consuming a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar daily has health benefits for type 2 Diabetes, has been seen to help arthritis and heart patients, and can help with weight loss.
Olive Oil and Apple Cider Vinegar Salad Dressing Recipe.
Tips:
- Do not mix oil and vinegar together. They will not combine.
- 3 to 1 Rule- Three Tablespoons of Olive Oil to 1 Tablespoon of Vinegar
Directions:
- Rinse lettuce and shake off excessive water. Do not pat dry. Add oil and toss. Residual moisture will distribute the oil evenly which will keep the lettuce from wilting from the vinegar acids.
- Drizzle vinegar onto lettuce and toss again.
- Season with salt and pepper or your favorite herbs to taste.
Remember, beauty starts from within. Organic is a great way to eat but using organic products on your body is a healthy alternative to processed chemicals and dyes.
Buy the best olive oil you can afford and use it strategically.
A drop will do. By using it sparingly on your food, in your cooking recipes, with your products, in the bath or directly on your body, a bottle of high grade extra virgin organic olive oil can last a long time. And, you will be reminded of its benefits every time you look in the mirror.
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder but healthy is a measurable fact.
Combine beauty with health to create a sexy state of being stronger than the sum of its individual parts. Stay strong with the olive oil glow of wellness. Like the Mediterranean Diet, olive oil is a great secret kept by some of the most beautiful women and men in the world. The secret is now yours.
(All pictures and posters in this article are owned by the author)
Kathleen (Kat) O’Keefe-Kanavos is a TV/Radio Producer/Host of Wicked Housewives On Cape Cod® and Author/Lecturer of the International award winning bestseller, Surviving Cancerland: Intuitive Aspects of Healing which promotes patient advocacy and connecting with inner guidance for success in health, wealth, and love, contributing author to Chicken Soup for the Soul: Dreams & Premonitions, PATHEOS Blogger and Columnist to Women Voices Magazine (HOME & SOUL) & Wellness Women 40 and Beyond (Dream Queen). Kat taught Special Education and Psychology. Learn more @ www.AccessYourInnerGuide.com
Roxanne Pappas: Wicked Energy
It is my pleasure to introduce to you my guest blogger today Roxanne Pappas, the Wicked Energy Lady. Kat Kanavos
Roxanne Pappas: Wicked Energy
Is Your New Year’s Resolution To Go On a Diet……Again?
Think Sustainability for a Change
Replay Date: Monday, December, 2015
Link To Replay The Show:
Have you ever thought about making a pledge to live greener? It’s really a lot easier than dieting.
Did you know that the #NationalGeographic Greenex report shows that US consumers are last in the world in terms of sustainable behavior?
That’s right – dead last.
India and China finished at the top of last year’s rankings due to their public transportation systems and food production practices. What this means is that #sustainability is about more than fossil fuels and global warming. For Americans, sustainability means making smarter choices in terms of products and companies we support through our spending. My broadcast lists a number of tips which will help us raise our ranking in the next Greenex report.
Favor companies that provide transparency into their sustainability. Look for companies that are public about their environmental initiatives. Having said that, according to the Boston Consulting Group, MIT Sloan Mgt Review and the U N Global Compact, 58% of corporate boards are less than moderately engaged with corporate sustainability initiatives.
Why?
Because they still believe that sustainability initiatives are too expensive and they lack a long-term view of sustainability benefits. Since corporations are some of the largest consumers of resources and have some of the greatest impact on the environment, getting corporate leadership on board with sustainability initiatives are of the utmost importance.
Several corporations, however, are drawing a line in the sand. They include Walmart, McDonalds, Target, Netflix, Volkswagon and the National Hockey League.
Several cities and states are making new commitments to sustainability by slashing #greenhous gasemissions which benefit working class families who currently pay a higher share for electricity than wealthy residents. Some states are being ranked based on a local sustainability certification program that takes into account the social environment and economic impacts of local government and community efforts
Ultimately green living is about doing what you can. By embracing greener best practices, you’re not only doing your part to lessen your environmental footprint, but you’re also participating in a quickly growing movement which is proving that fossil fuels have become a dead weight we are dragging around. With #Viridianenergy’s influence, the US is finally at a place that makes sense to leverage the power of green energy resources and to quit relying on older methods of extracting energy (oil).
#Viridianenergy is part of a roadmap for the development of renewable energy sources across all 50 states by supplying renewable energy garnered from solar, wind and water to help the US transition to complete reliance on clean energy. #ElonMusk is an advocate and reasons that a solar power grid the size of a small corner of Arizona, could generate all the electricity the US would need.
About the Host: Roxanne Pappas is the Host of Wicked Green Energy, a show, dedicated to educating individuals about cutting edge green choices for the sustainability of our planet. She is also, an Independent Associate with Viridian Energy, a company that provides power from solar, wind and water directly to you, right now. You can help her bring our troops home from the Middle East and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Get in touch with Roxanne today!
Please visit her Facebook Page at Living It Up Green.
Contact: Roxanne Pappas/ Cell: 508-364-9964 / Email: RPappas7@Gmail.com
Learn about the Blog Host Kathleen O’Keefe-Kanavos @ www.AccessYourInnerGuide.com