Is Selena Gomez Selling Her Beauty Brand?

Hola Friday. Here’s Whatsapp.

Watching: Political drama and satire with a Tiktok girlie twist, “The Girls on the Bus” + “Quiet on the Set” about Nickelodeon’s big problem, and Frida, who needs no introduction.
Reading: The Waves Take You Home by Maria Alejandra Barrios Velez.

Señora Beauty

OMG you guys is Sephora really the new Claire’s?

Are you a 5-9 before 9-5 girlie? Let’s not do that.

Is Selena gonna do it? I think she’s gonna do it.

The best product organizers according to Elle and the best tinted sunscreens according to SELF.

Going gray is the new purple hair.

JLO’s hair and movie are sure getting the Tiktok treatment.

Our rosehip and shea total body and face cream is on its third week of its Target launch and it’s flying off shelves nicely. Grab some, send us a picture of your receipt and we’ll send you credit at Vamigas.com for the amount you paid for the cream.

Plantitas, Food & Being Well

Plastics were just found to have 16,000 more chemicals than previously thought - and 4200 may be hazardous to our health.

Here’s some more background into the problem, along with 6 things you can do now to avoid too much plastic in your life (hint: don’t microwave plastic)

Cancer rates have been increasing in people under 50 since 1990. Things like potentially toxic chemicals in plastics to diets high in ultra-processed foods are believed to be contributing to the spike in early cancers.  Why?

I had to have some antibiotics to clear up my cold, so I’m getting back on probiotics. I am so far loving this Vegan Liquid Probiotic by Mary Ruth Organics. It’s flavorless and vegan (tastes like olive oil). Use MROSENORA15  for 15% off.*

Señora walks are all the rage now! Some cultures are calling them “Long Distance Walking.” Sounds exotic! Check this walking club in Southern California, this one in NY and my sneaky señora walks.

Be careful with some of the herbs you’re getting on Amazon, especially from overseas. Better yet shop local and find your local apothecary and herbal shop. There’s one in every city.

Our new podcast episode is up, where I talk to a third generation rancher, Tori Mellott of Mellott Chicken Coops. Learn more about what you need to take care of hens, and the worst chicken coop to avoid.

How much Vitamin D do we really need? Here’s the research.

I was really sick for 2 weeks and ended up in bed with Bronchitis. I got hundreds of comments on Tiktok from you telling me about how you’re going through the same thing and what tecitos (teas) you drank that helped. Thank you for the love!

I wondered, when can I start working out again? So I asked my personal trainer Christine, aka Irene Iron, NASM-CPT (Certified Personal Trainer), plus Pn2 Certified (Precision Nutrition Level 2), who helped me get back on track after I had my baby, what she thought.

Does working out strengthen your immune system? 

Consistent, moderate exercise and resistance training can strengthen the immune system over time. So, by all means, train hard and consistently while you’re healthy. Keep in mind, that a single high-intensity or long-duration exercise session can interfere with immune function. For example, you may be more susceptible to getting sick after running a marathon or doing something more extreme than normal. In simple terms, being sedentary or exercising too much can lower immunity, while something in the middle can improve immunity.

What are some common misconceptions about working out while sick?

Some people tend to generalize that all exercise is the same and should be eliminated during times of sickness.  There are two different types of movement to keep in mind: Non-strenuous movement and purposefully working out.

 Examples of non-strenuous movement are walking, biking, swimming, and yoga. Examples of strenuous workouts are heavy strength training, endurance training, sprinting, power lifts, team sports, and exercise in extreme temperatures.
Not all sicknesses are the same, not all exercise is the same, and not all individuals are the same. Treat each illness case by case.

Should you work out when you first start feeling a little “off” (for example when you have that throat tickle that comes before getting sick)

On day one of an illness, pay attention to where the sickness is.  If it’s from your neck up (sore throat, cough, runny nose, stuffy nose), you may benefit from immunity-boosting low-intensity movement. Non-strenuous movement such as walking (preferably outdoors), low-intensity bike riding (again, outdoors), gardening, or doing yoga may help you feel better and recover faster while feeling under the weather. If you are severely out of shape then you may want to skip it altogether. If your illness is your waist down, such as muscle/joint pain, headache, fever, diarrhea, or vomiting, don’t exercise at all.

 When should you start to work out again? 

When we’re sick, the stress of a tough workout can be more than our immune systems can handle. Listen to your body and pay attention to your symptoms.  If the symptoms are improving and are above the neck, ease back into your workouts.

If you’re up for a walk or some light cardio, go for it. If you want to do some lighter-weight, higher-rep stuff just to keep things moving, that’s probably okay, too. But if you want to sit around and watch Netflix, listen to your body.

What do you recommend for people who are fresh out of a bad cold or flu? (Yoga, cardio, light weights etc)

 Let your symptoms be your guide. Ease back into exercise in proportion to the length of your sickness. If you were sick for 3 days. Take 3 days to ease back in. Strenuous workouts such as heavy strength training and endurance training should start light, with shorter durations.  Build back up to normal slowly with time.  The last thing you want is a workout too intense that will knock you back on your butt again. Other things such as stress and sleep also play a big role, so look at the overall picture.

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