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SANABe Natural In Your Own Skin
£3.99
April 2015
BegoMartinOn leading a natural lifestyle
and her life as a model
Martha
Aguayo
CLAIRVOYANT
HEALER
5Steps to a
GLOWING skin
IN/OUT
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YOGA
Workouts
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BEAUTY
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HEALTH
FEATURES
QUICK BITS
Newbie Column
On/Off of trend
10 products for spring
Buying locally
Yoga
Quiz
Staff favourites
Sana online
DIY Mask
5 Steps to a glowing skin
Beauty products at home
Stevia
Recipes
A week of meditation
Sana for the summer
Workouts
Bego Martin
Clairvoyant Healer
Lush Cosmetics
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STAFFLIST
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Luisa Barrientos
Yes, it was raining and
sunny at the same time, it
was golorious.
SUB- EDITOR
Hanna Aanerud
Yes, during a festival I was
at my with friends. A great
concert and a good memory.
ART
DIRECTOR
Carmen Mendez
Yes, on a beach in Brighton
once. I was with a group of
friends, it was a lot of fun.
NEWBIE
COLUMN
Changing lifestyle choices is never an easy
decision to take and keep to. So why would you
change them all at once? Trust me, it is not the
smartest idea, if you are used to French fries
rather than celery sticks, to quit a lifestyle ‘cold
turkey’. To be successful as a health newbie, it is
best to take it in baby steps.
Instead of throwing out everything in your
fridge and pantry and going out to buy fresh and
organic, take
baby steps.
Before your
next market
day, look at
healthy
recipes, foods
and tips and
make a list.
This lifestyle is
not about
depriving or
punishing
yourself. Want
to have those
sweet
potato fries?
Have them! No guilt here. Everything you have
heard in the past, throw it out. Only these
truths matter: fresh, is good; buying locally, it is
better. Eat what is right for your own body and
focus on how it reacts to what you are putting
inside it.
A big part of being healthy is also exercising.
Yeah, it can be tough to increase workouts, but
once you do it feels good! Through exercise, we
work our muscles and minds and produce
QUESTIONOFTHEMONTH
Have you ever danced in the rain?
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Quick Bits
endorphins. Workouts like yoga, Pilates and Tai
Chi will leave you feeling both physically and
mentally tired and fulfilled. A workout cannot
be just about the calories you burn or how much
you sweat; a workout also has to be about the
benefits your body will receive.
This change is 360, and it is not always easy.
Taking baby steps is okay. If it is the way to
ensure you have success in this new lifestyle,
go for it, no one will judge you for it. The only
person’s opinion you should be worried about is
your own. LB

Editor’sLetterThis month at Sana we have started to feel the heat of summer
start breezing through. But we are not getting our swimsuits and
sunscreen just yet. Instead, we are looking to get our minds and
bodies ready for the season that stresses the majority of us, even
though it is a season like any other.
I say summer and many of you will think of putting on a swimsuit
in front of others. Let me guess, for a lot of you, that terrifies you.
But it should not, if you are nourishing and loving your body. Here
at Sana we embrace natural beauty, in all its forms.
In this issue we sat down with Spanish model Bego Martin and
spoke about livingnaturallyinthemodelingindustry.Begoisarole
modeltousall,keepingahealthymindandbodyasherpriorities,
evenwithagruelingscheduleofschoolandmodeling.
Reiki Master, Martha Aguayo spoke to us about our energetic
body and how she works with it during an energy session, to get us
performing back to 100 per cent. In her interview with us, Martha
explains what to expect from a session and how your body can
benefit from healing its energy. Feeling positive yet?
The months before summer can seem hectic, but we need to remember to
slow down throughout our day. Our bodies need breaks to refuel, but our
minds also need a few minutes during busy days to process the day’s events.
Quick Bits
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1. EAT HEALTHY
Healthy eating will help
you get the right balance of
vitamins, minerals and other
necessary nutrients. You
will feel your best and have
plenty of energy.
But remember: eating healthy
does not mean being on a
diet, it means making some
changes you can live with.
2. LAUGH EVERY DAY
An old Yiddish proverb says,
“What soap is to the body,
laughter is to the soul.”
Laughter makes you feel good and
puts you in high spirits, but it also
causes physiological responses
that protects your body from
disease and helps your vital
organs repair themselves.
Laughter relaxes the whole
body, relieves physical tension
and stress. Laugh to keep your
organs happy and healthy.
3. EXERCISE YOUR
BODY AND MIND
You have probably heard
countless times that “exercise
is good for you”?
Getting the right amount of
exercise can increase your
energy levels and even help
you to improve your mood.
Exercise benefits every part
of the body and it makes your
body produce endorphins,
chemicals that help you feel
peaceful and happy. It is also
a good way to be able to sleep
better. Plus, it can give people
a real sense of acomplishment.

Coconut Oil
It is extracted from the kernel or meat of
matured coconuts and it has many different
uses, both in food and medicine. The health
benefits of this oil include hair and skin care,
stress relief, cholesterol level maintenance,
weight loss, proper digestion and regulated
metabolism. It also provides relief from
kidney problems, heart diseases, high blood
pressure, diabetes and cancer.
Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes contain beta-carotene, which provides a
number of healthy aging benefits. Beta-carotene contributes
to healthy skin and eyes. It also helps to protect your skin from
sun damage and signs of aging by preventing the breakdown
of collagen in your skin. Sweet potatoes also contain high
amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C, which help you maintain
a healthy immune system. While these foods are usually
associated with fall meals, try incorporating them into your
diet year-round to see their anti-aging benefits.
Sulfate-Free Shampoos
These have become increasingly popular the
last couple of years. While using this kind
of shampoo you can liberate your scalp from
irritations. After a few washes, you will
notice the difference between these kind of
shampoos and those who contain sulfates.
Quick Bits
SANA 5
ONTREND

Saccharin
The best thing to do is avoid all artificial and chemi-
cal sweetener substitutes. They have no food value,
trick the body into thinking it is eating something
sweet and they have harmful toxic side effects.
Gel Nail Polish
For women who have problems with
weak, soft, brittle nails, artificial
nails can seem like a godsend. But
artificial nails are glued on top of
your real ones, and the gap in-
between creates a breeding ground
for fungus. Even worse, this is an
area where painful bacterial infec-
tion can develop. The best way to
maintain your nails beautiful and
healthy is to use natural care.
Synthetic Make-up
Natural is always best for your skin, if you
want to look beautiful, take a look at all of
the new brands that offer natural make up
products. They are less likely to harm your
skin or hair. Because they provide the natural
ingredients the skin needs.
Quick Bits
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OFFTREND

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5
STEPS TO A
GLOWING
SKIN
5.Drink lots of water
Water helps remove toxins that
cause inflammation as well as
giving nutrients and oxygen to
your skin cells. By drinking water
you are preventing
premature aging.
Try to drink at
least eight glasses
of water a day. LB
4.Go to bed early
You might want to stay up to watch
TV, but the next morning your
skin will be paying the price. Amy
Wechsler, an Americanwdermotol-
gist,says not getting enough sleep
“makes you look pale and washed
out if you only get a few hours.” Your
skin needs time to rejuvenate.
3.Washawaythemake-up
Sleeping with makeup not
only clogs pores, it causes
dryness and it also makes
your skin age faster.
2.Put your beauty products in order
According to Syed Amiry, an American
dermatologist, having an order to your
skin routine is as important as the prod-
ucts you use. Use the products with the
most active ingredients first and work
your way down the line.
1.Bring on the sunscreen
You have heard this since you
were little, but wearing sun-
screen is the best way to protect
your skin and looking younger.
There is sun during winter too.
Beauty
BRIGHTENING AND
TIGHTENING FACE MASK
If your skin is in need of a quick, soothing
remedy or you simply want to have a spa day in
the comfort of your own home, then this facial
treatment is your answer. Egg whites are known
to tighten the skin and shrink pores. Lemon juice
works wonders for your skin, lightening dark
spots and scars from acne.Italsohasantibacterial
propertiesandhelpsspeedupthehealingof existing
acne. Raw honey has many health benefits, a few
are that it draws moisture to the skin and helps
retain it. Try it and see for yourself. HA
Ingredients
1 Egg White
½ Tablespoon Raw Honey
½ Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
Instructions
Placealltheingredientsinadeepbowl.Whip
briskly with a fork for 1-2 minutes, or whisk until
foamy. Washanddryyourface,andthen,using
yourfingersorasmallbrush,spreadthemixture
overyourentireface,avoidingtheeyearea.Spread
itonasthicklyaspossiblewithoutitdripping.
Leavethemaskonfor30minutes,oruntilithas
completelydriedandfeelstightonyourskin.
Rinsethemaskoffwithwarmwater,usingawash-
clothtogentlywipethemaskaway.Splashyour
facewithverycoldwaterandgentlypatdry.
DIY

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Beauty
BEAUTY
PRODUCTS
AT HOME
You do not
have to spend
a fortune to
look good. You
probably have everything
you need in your kitchen,
ready to use.
Hanna Aanerud gives you a few ways to look
better this spring, for practically no money at all.
TIPS
Download the
SkinDeep app
and scan your
products to make
sure they are
natural
YOU NEED
1/2 avocado
2 tsp aloe vera gel
1 tsp olive oil
Mash the avocado, add the other
ingredients and mix well. Apply on
clean, dry skin. Let it work for 10-15
minutes. This mask works wonders
on irritated or sunburned skin.
Do not make more than you need,
remember, avocado turns brown if
you do not use it right away.
AVOCADO
FACIAL

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Beauty
BROWN
SUGAR
It has never been easier to make
your own body scrub. Simply take
two parts brown sugar and one
part coconut oil, mix it together in
a bowl or a spare jar you have lying
around and voila - your own home-
made body scrub. Save money on
those expensive scrubs, you will
definitely not find anything cheaper.
OLIVE
OIL
Tired of spending money on expensive
make-up wipes that, when you think
about, have not really been that “kind to
your eyes” as they promised they would
be.Whynotchangeyournightlyroutine
a bit and try to remove your make-up
using olive oil instead. Simply apply as
much olive oil as you feel necessary and
wipe off using cotton pads.
It is as simple as that.

St
‘C

We always want to add that teaspoon of
sugar to our morning coffee, make it less
bitter and make the caffeine kick a little
sweeter. But most of us avoid spicing our
morning drink up to avoid high fructose
intake. But what if you could sweeten up your
mornings without feeling bad? Stevia has
become the answer to your taste buds.
Stevia has been used as a natural sweetener
in Latin America, where it originates from,
for centuries. In just two
years, it shot to the top of
the popularity charts, being
picked up by major
companies, like Pepsi and
Coca Cola, who instead of
using sugar to sweeten their
products, have turned to
Stevia to make the products
healthier.
Obviously, you are not
adding the plant to your
coffee or tea, you are adding
a refined version or extract
of the plant’s isolated sweet
compounds. Two of the
major sweet compounds that
are isolated from the leaves
are Rebaudioside A and
Stevioside. These two compounds are
hundreds of times sweeter than plain sugar.
But, once they are turned into the extract and
refined version, they have zero calories, zero
carbohydrates and no artificial ingredients.
Stevia is 200 times sweeter than normal
sugar, so remember; a little goes a long way.
You do not want to be adding too much.
Stevia can also be used for cooking and
baking. The only
downside to that is it
does not carmalise or brown
in the way sugar does; so do not
go using it in your crème brulee recipe.
Stevia can be purchased in liquid or
powdered concentrates and while there are
different brands out there, we recommend an
organic version with no extra unnatural addi-
tives. Although this little plant may seem like
our saving grace, do not get carried away with
it. Just because something is almost zero
everything that does not mean it can help you
lose weight or keep you in shape. Remember,
nothing is magical so add it to your drinks
and foods rationally.
You can actually eat stevia leaves,
or put them in drinks as a garnish
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Stevia:The
‘CANDYLEAF’
using it in your crème brulee recipe.
different brands out there, we recommend an
organic version with no extra unnatural addi-
tives. Although this little plant may seem like
Food
Luisa Barrientos tells us about
the leaf sweetening up our lives
We always want to add that teaspoon of
sugar to our morning coffee, make it less
bitter and make the caffeine kick a little
sweeter. But most of us avoid spicing our
morning drink up to avoid high fructose
mornings without feeling bad? Stevia has
become the answer to your taste buds.
Stevia:The
‘CANDYLEAF’
baking. The only
downside to that is it
does not carmalise or brown
go using it in your crème brulee recipe.
Food
Luisa Barrientos tells us about
the leaf sweetening up our lives
baking. The only

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Food
TACOSYOU NEED
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion
1 red or green pepper
2 carrots
2 celery sticks
2 garlic cloves
1 chili
2 tsp tomato purée
1 box crushed tomatoes
1 dl water
2 tsp cayenne pepper
1,5 tsp cumin
2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp coriander powder
400g chicken
Sauté the chicken, and then put it aside. Chop up the
onion, pepper, carrots and celery and fry in oil for a
couple of minutes before putting it in a pot. Add garlic
and chili and cook for a couple more minutes. Then add
the tomato purée and some salt and pepper if you want
extra flavour.
Let it simmer on medium
heat and add the crushed
tomatoes. Lastly, add all the
spices and let it all cook for
about 15 minutes. Add the
chicken towards the end of
the cooking time.
Serve with wraps, sour
cream and avocado.
INSTRUCTIONS
TIPS
Replace the
chicken with
beans for a
vegatarian
option
GET
COOKING
Serves 4

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Food
BREAKFAST PANCAKES
YOU NEED
200g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 egg
3 dl milk (soy/almond/dairy)
A knob of coconut oil/butter
INSTRUCTIONS
Mix the dry
ingredients together
in a bowl and then add
the egg, milk and oil.
Cook in a pan,
preferably in
coconut oil. Serve
with fresh berries
or honey and greek
yoghurt.
5-6 pancakes

A WEEK OF
MEDITATION
Every single one of us has at some point
felt stressed and felt like our body and mind
are not cooperating. If you are feeling this, the
solution may be easier than you
thought: meditation. I know, I was
sceptical at first too.
For thousands of years, people
have practised meditation for
spiritual, physical and emotional
well-being. They can not all be
wrong, right?
I did a simple Google search
digging deeper into the world of
meditation. After looking through
articles, I found a guide online to
meditating yourself to sleep. As
someone who has trouble falling
asleep, I figured this was
something to try.
It is a 10-step guide, and breaking it down,
this is how it is supposed to go down: First, you
had to breathe deeply and regularly for about
1-2 minutes. Next, become aware of your body.
Where does it hurt, where do you feel pressure
or discomfort? The next step was to think
about how your day had been.
Next, relax your whole body – one body
part at a time. Start with one toe, and work
your way to your head. It said you might have
fallen asleep by this point, and surely, I had.
The next day I woke up feeling well rested
and, dare I say, more at peace. I
was among the people who, for
many years, considered
meditation as something that was
not for me. But, it turned out to
be the other way around. After
meditating before bed, I must say
I have almost never had a better
week of sleep. I did not have any
trouble falling asleep. I simply
had a better memory of the day
before and was more well rested
for the day to come.
Now, let us look at some of the
facts. Meditation is proved to
decrease stress, pain, anxiety and depression.
It has also been found to improve memory,
self-awareness and goal setting.
Scientists say meditation is a way of “work-
ing out your brain” and I would definitely
recommend it before going to sleep, it might
work wonders.
For thousands
of years, people
have practised
meditation
for spiritual,
physical and
emotional
well-being
Meditation not for you? Hanna Aanerud
thought so too, until she tried it for a week.
Health
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Summer iscoming
GETYOURSKINREADY!
THEIMPORTANCEOFSELF-ESTEEM
Be aware of your
nutrition: There is no
magic food, but the
experts all agree
that it is very im-
portant to eat
five fruits and
vegetables
a day. Dur-
ing these
months it
is recom-
mended to
consume
those with a
high content
of Beta-caro-
tene, lycopene
and Vitamine
C, like tomatoes,
carrots, watermelon,
oranges and pumpkins.
Use preventive products:
The best time to apply these products
is fifteen days before you expose your skin to
the sun, so that your skin builds a resistance
to the radiation waves. Also it prevents your
skin from irritation and will
enhance your natural tan.
Exfoliate your skin:
It is important to
eliminate impuri-
ties and dead
cells. Then you
will renew
your skin
whichis
perfectfor
gettingtanin
ahealthyway.
Hydrate
your skin
daily:
Especially after
exfoliating your
skin, it is essential
to hydrate your skin
consciously.
Always apply sun pro-
tection before tanning:
It will actually prevent the risk of
cancer, even if it will take you a little longer
to tan, it is not worth risking your skin and
health at the cost of getting a nice tan.
It is important to be aware of your self-esteem, as it aﬀects both your mind and body.
With the summer months coming up, keep these five things in mind.
1. The first step is believing in yourself. If you do not respect yourself, how do you expect others to?
2. You believe you are worthy of happiness and you feel worthy of respect.
3. Your self-esteem has a profound effect on your emotions, happiness, desires, values and goals.
4. You can still feel respect and be proud of yourself even if you make a mistake.
5. It is an integral part of personal happiness, fulfilling relationships and achieving your goals.
Health
We all want to get tan. But be careful, being ill-prepared can cause damage to your
skin. Here are some tips from Carmen Mendez to prepare for your days in the sun.

NoGear, NWorking out at home has never been easier. With this eight-move workout, Luisa
the use of gym equipment, all you need is time and space. Don’t forget, it is okay to ta
Wraparound Ankle Touch
Sets: 2-3 Reps: 8-12
Standwithyourlegstogether,bendyouright
knee90degreessoyouarebalancingonyour
leftleg.Squatandreachwithyourrightarmfor
theoutsideofyourleftfootwithyourfingertips.
Keepyourbackasstrightaspossiblewhile
reaching.Pressbackupsostartonotherside.
Grand Plie Squat Jump and Reach
Sets: 3 Reps: 12-15
Standwithyourlegswideapart,toesturnedout
andarmsatyourside.Squatuntilyourthighsare
paralleltothegroundandyouarelowenoughto
touchitwithyourfingertips.Immediatelyjump
ashighasyoucan,keepingyourlegswideandex-
tendingyourarmsstraightoveryourhead.Repeat
Windshield Wiper
Bend the knees and lift your legs until they are
parallel with your hips. With your palms pressed
to the floor, lower your legs to the left. Go as far
as you can, while keeping your right shoulder
glued to the floor. Bring legs back to center,
repeat on other side.
Front Lunge Floor Reach and Reverse Twist
Sets: 3 Reps: 12-15
Standfeethip-lengthapart,armsatsides.Lunge
forward,rightkneealmosttouchingthefloor,
leftthighisparalleltothefloor.Bendforward,try
touchingtheflooroneithersideofyourleftfoot.
Pushoffyourleftfoot, usingthatmomentum,
switchlegs.Sinkbackintothelunge,rotateyour
torso45degreestotheright.Returntostanding.
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Health

NoProblemut, Luisa Barrientos gets your heart pumping and muscles working, all without
okay to take break in between reps. Get your towel and water and get started!
Pushup Position Bird Dog
Start in a pushup position, with your hands
slightly farther apart than your shoulders.
Keep your back straight as you tighten your
abs and extend your right arm and left leg.
Lower them both, but keep your torso up.
Repeat lifting your left arm and right leg.
Chair Pose Squat
Sets: 3 Reps: 12-15
Stand with your feet hip-distance apart and
arms at your sides. Squat, until thighs are
parallel to the floor, keeping your arms
straight, bring them forward and up until they
are in line with your ears. Return to standing,
lift right knee to hip height as you cross your
arms over your body. Repeat on other side.
Supine Row
Lie on your back with your knees bent,
feet flat and arms at your sides bent at 90
degrees. Pinch your shoulder blades together
as you dig your elbows into the floor and lift
your head and torso up. Lower and repeat.
Pushup Crawl
Sets: 3 Reps: 12-15
In plank position, have your hands wider than
shoulder-length apart. Lower your chest as close
to the floor as you can. Holding that position,
lift your right knee to your right elbow. Return
to plank position, push back up to start, and
repeat on the other side.
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Health

The
natural
modelBego Martin adopted a natural lifestyle to
both feel and look good. Carmen Mendez
sat down to chat about her routines and get
advice on how you can adopt some of them.

Bego is a professional artist as
well as a university student

Born in Florida and raised in Spain,
22-year-old Bego Martin, is becoming a
promising model on a global scale.
When she is not jet setting around the world
doing photo shoots for famous brands, she
is either creating unique drawings inspired
by her travels, nature and asian culture or
studying journalism and media at the Carlos
III University in Madrid. She combines her
studies with her passion: Fashion.
Bego adopted a natural lifestyle in part due
to her job as a model, but more due to the
fact that she wanted to feel good as well as
look good. She has a daily routine of beauty
regimes which she follows religiously to look
and feel her best at all times.
Bego sat down with us
this month to chat about
her routines and give
us advice on how we can
adopt some of them.
What does your daily routine look like?
I wash my face every morning and every
night with a special soap for sensitive skin.
I always remove my makeup before going to
sleep. Lately I have been using a new product
throughout the day that I adore: thermal
spring water facial spray. I have also come
to learn that moderate sun exposure has a
positive effect on my skin problems such as
psoriasis, that I have had since I was 15 years
old, but I also recommend it to people with
sensitive skin.
When and why did you begin living a more
natural lifestyle?
I started taking natural beauty and
wholesome eating seriously when I started to
work for my modeling agency, Traffic Models,
a year ago. At first I thought about it as part
of my job: taking care of my body, being fit
and healthy. But soon I realised that living a
healthier lifestyle made me feel much better
about myself, on the outside but even more so
on the inside. I used to have a lot of skin and
health problems: psoriasis, insomnia, anxiety,
but it is amazing how an active and healthy
lifestyle has changed my body and mind for good.
What parts of living naturally have you
adopted into your life?
I try to go to the gym three or four times a
week. I have been doing this for a year and
started feeling the results come on quite
quickly. My skin got better, I slept better and
most importantly I was in a better mood. My
favourite sport is windsurfing, but sadly I do
not live near the sea and do not have much
time between my classes and work.
I go running in the park and go to the gym
instead. For my skin
I always use natural
products that are suitable
for sensitive skintypes. If
not, I get lots of problems
such as allergies or acne.
I also drink a lot of water and avoid non-
natural drinks. I love cold pressed juices and
cleanse my body with a detox treatment based
on juices once a month, the results are amazing.
As a model, is it difficult to be healthy in a
conscious way?
As I said, I became healthy when I started
working for my agency. However, after seeing
the positive effects of a well-balanced health
routine, I realised that it is not something I
should do not only because of my career, but
for myself. The changes I have experienced
only gave me more motivation to continue.
Do you like representing this lifestyle with
products you model for?
I am not very concerned about this, as long as it
is not a product that promotes negative habits or
has nothing to do with me. But to be honest I am
not very selective with the brands I work with.
Sometimes I like them, sometimes I do not.
An active and healthy
lifestyle has changed my
body and mind for good
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Features

Do you believe the healthiness of the mind and
body go hand in hand?
I think a balance between a healthy body and a
healthy mind is what gives you happiness.
Both things are related. An unhealthy
mind, stress, depression, can have an
effect on your body, and the other way
round. In my case I had psoriasis, but a
year ago I quit smoking and started
exercising every week and made it a daily
routine. My disease stopped automatically.
I was impressed and happy and instantly
became a believer in that a healthy mind and
healthy body can change anything. I really
think exercising is life-changing, it makes you
feel better, stronger and more confident. So
yes, the mind and body affect each other
Are more models around you getting into this
lifestyle?
Almost all of the models are into this healthy
lifestyle because it is something that your
work demands. In order to work well you
have to sleep well, be balanced and take care
of your skin. Each career requires a
different ability, physical or mental. In this
case, to be a model you have to take care of
your body, which does not mean you just have
to be skinny, which many people believe this
industry to be all about.
What kind of workouts do you do?
I like yoga, and I’d love to try bikram yoga
someday. I see working out as a way to free
my energy and relieve my stress after work,
class or even an argument.
What would you recommend for someone who
wants to to start a healthier life?
Not to push themselves too much. You have to
know your limits and your aims. Be informed,
not everything you read on the internet is true.
Always have in mind where you want to be
tomorrow in order to not lose your
motivation when things get tough. For me,
personally, I don’t pressure myself too much,
I choose what I like and what I enjoy and I am
aware of the benefits of the products bring to
my health. I also take them on as a routine,
which helps me see it as more bearable and
doable.
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Bego travels a lot because of her work,
giving her an even bigger reason to stay healthy

Although she does not live close to
the beach, Bego enjoys water sports

Clairvoyant
HealerMartha Aguayo sat down with Luisa Barrientos and
spokeabouthergiftandhowshecanshareitwithyou

Todaywearealiveforanotherday,onemore
daythatourheartisbeatingandourorgansare
workinginsynctokeepuslivingonthisearth.
Buthaveyoueverstoppedtothinktheyarenot
theonlythingskeepingourbodiesalive?Whatif
theseorgansandcellswerelysoheavilyon,relyon
somethingelsetofunctionattheirbest? AReiki
Masterorenergyhealerwilltellyou,youarealive
becauselifeforceisconstantlyflowingthrough
yourphysicalbody.
Lifeforceisultimately,energy.Lifeforce
flowswithinourphysicalbodiesthrough
energycanalscalledchakrasandaroundus
inacircleofenergycalledouraura.Thislife
forcegivesourbodyvitalsupport,sothat
itcancompleteitsdailyfunctionsthatare
crucialforustokeepbreathingandliving.
Likeanythinginthehumanbody,thisenergy
canstopworkingproperly,causingdisruption
tothefunctionofsomeorgansandcellsin
ourbodies.
MarthaAguayo,whosetitlesareamongReiki
Master,certifiedreconnectiveHealer,certifiedand
authorisedtoperformreconnections,FlowerBach
TherapistandLifeCoach,isaclairvoyanthealer
whoknowsaperson’senergycanbebroughtback
toworkingproperlythroughhealingsessions.
Beingaclairvoyanthealerisnotsomethingyou
become,itissomethingyouare,sheexplained
laughing,asnoonehadaskedherwhatkind
ofhealershewas.“Iwasbornwiththegift,soI
canseethingsorI´mtoldthings(channeling),”
shesays.“Beingaclairvoyantjusthelpsmoreas
ahealer,Icanseemoreandsometimesthereal
causeoftheissue.”
Althoughbeingbornwiththegift,Martha
hasbeenperfectingit.“Idiscoveredthatitis
mypassion,Iwasbornforthis,anditismylife
mission,”shesays.“Idecidedtoperfectmyskills
sevenyearsago,andIstartedtrainingwiththe
besthealersandteachers.”
ThehealingsessionsMartha,andotherhealers,
givearejustlikeatriptothedoctor,nothingtobe
afraidof.“Weallgototraditionaldoctorstosee
ourphysicalbody,butwehaveanenergeticbody
thatisextremelyimportantaswell. Andthatis
whatItreat,yourenergeticbody.
“Intheenergeticbodywehavemainenergetic
centerswheretheenergyaccumulatesandspreads,
theyarecalledchakras.DuringasessionIcheck
yourchakras,seehowtheyareworking,andmake
suretoleavethemworkingproperly,iftheyare
workingproperlythenyourphysical
bodywillbeworkingproperly.
“Iftheenergeticbodydoesn´twork
well,yourphysicalandmotional
bodieswillneverfuntionproperly,”
Marthatellsus.“Fortheenergetic
bodyto
work
correctly,
allofthe
chakras
haveto
bein
tunewitheachothersothattheflowofenergyis
correctandthebody’senergyiswellbalanced.”
Duringasession,healersdonottrytoachieve
anything.Peoplewhogooutandseekhealersfor
animmediatecureorresultwillbedisappointed.
“Rulenumberone,Idonothavetotrytoachieve
anythingduringasession,I´mjustanenergy
channelandacatalyst,”Marthasays.“Ican´t
interferewiththeillnessorevolutionoftheclient,
Ican´texpectaresult,whateverhastohappenwill
happen.Ijustamplifyandacceleratetheprocess.”
Inhersessions,Marthausesthetechniquewhich
shebelievestheclientneedsorwants.Eachclient
isdifferent;thereforetheywilleachhavedifferent
needs.“SomeliketobetreatedjustwithReiki,other
justwithreconnectivehealing,”shesays.
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“It is my
passion, I
was born
for this, it
is my life
mission.”

“Othersjustwanttobehealedandthemethodis
allthesameforthem.”
Scanningthebodytofindthechakrasthatare
notworkingproperly,orwherethereisnegative
energybuiltupissomethingallhealerswilldo.
However,everyhealerhastheirownmethodsof
doingthis.Marthasharedhowshescansaclient’s
bodybeforestartinganykindoftreatment.“Iscan
eachchakrawithapendulumandthependulum
showsmewhichchakrasareworkingwell,not
workingorblocked.Icouldscanthechakraswith
myhandsbutIfindthequartzcrystalpendulum
veryeffectiveandprecise.”
Thefirstthingyoushoulddowhengoingtoa
session,isgoingwithaclearmind.Goinknowing
whatitisthatisbotheringyou,orwhatitisthat
broughtyoutoseethehealer,butexpectnothing.
Marthagivesthisadvicetous:“Youshouldcome
withoutexpectations. Buttheleastthatcanhappen
isthatyouendupfeelinggreat,balanced,inpeace
andhappy.”
Duringasessionanythingcanhappen,ifyouare
opentoitandletthehealer
dotheirworkonyourbody.
Likeanythinginlife,ithelps
tobelieveintheworkbeing
doneonyourbody.With
energytreatments,some
peoplecantellthedifference
immediatelyafterthehealer
isfinished.Forsometheir
handsmighttingle,for
otherstheirentirebody
mightfeelheavy,ortheir
headsmighthurt.These
areallsignsthatthehealer
wasabletotransferpositiveenergyintothechakras
thatwerenotfunctioningcorrectly.Whilethebody
maybefunctioningatitsbestnow,Marthatells
herclientsthat,“drinkingalotofwaterafterthe
sessionhelps,andalsoafterthetreatmentIwould
recommendtakingiteasy,andrelaxingorrestingif
theycan.”
Thechangeinenergythroughoutthebody
ispowerfulafteronesession,butMartha
recommendshavingatleastthreesessionsinorder
tohaveacompleteandmorethoroughchangein
energy.“Althoughyoucanfeelthedifferenceright
away,thetreatmentwillcarryondevelopinginthe
nextdaysorweeks.”
Theenergeticbodyaffectssomuchofour
differentstates,soitislogicalthatthechanges
wouldtaketimetofullydevelop.Healingsessions
cantransformourbodiesintosomethinghealthier.
Healersarejustthechannelsbetweenusandthe
HigherPower,wheretheenergycomesfrom.
Marthatellsusthatduringthesesessions
sheasahealeralsobenefitsbecause,sheis
receivingenergybutalso,“Iamwitnessinglife
changesinpeople.Ihelptohealtheemotional,
physical,spiritualandmentalbodiesofa
person,”shesays.“Whentheydothat,they
recoverthebalanceinallareasoftheirlife.It
iswonderfultoseepeoplehealingandhelping
themwiththeopportunityofstartinganewlife.
Itisliketakingthemfromdarknesstolight.”
Althoughthiskindofmedicinehasbeen
aroundforcenturies,peopleareonlynow
becomingawareofit.Reconnections,Reiki
andhealingsessionsaresomeofthealternatives
peopleareturningto.“Humanityiswakingupand
lookingforanswers,theyknowthereissomething
more,”Marthasays.“Eventraditionaldoctorsare
veryintriguedandsomeofthemareevenlearning
abouthealingwithenergy.”
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Martha meditating on Snowdon last year
At a Kundalini yoga retreat

LUSHWhat is the big hype about these
Cosmetics? Hanna Aanerud looks
into what makes Lush stand out
fromtheotherbeautybrandsoutthere.

FightingAnimalTesting
is a lifetime goal
and the core value of
our company
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Have you ever been standing in a store in
need of a new body lotion, but unsure of what
to buy because of the vast selection of brands
and products. You are probably not alone
about that. But do you ever think twice about
what products you buy, or do you simply
choose whatever is closest to you?
A brand that stands out from the rest,
when it comes to both politics and quality, is
Lush Fresh Handmade
Cosmetics. Founded in
1994 and with over 800
stores in 51 countries,
Lush is definitely a well-
established brand by
now. And yes, just like
the name claims,
everything is handmade. The products are
made in what is called the Lush Kitchen and
have an expiration date of what is usually
around one year. They have a range of
products, including soaps, shampoos and
their quite famous bath bombs.
Even though their products are
impeccable, that is still not the
main reason why Lush deserves
attention. Their products are
already popular all around the
world, but what deserves more
attention is probably their political
stand. It is written right on their
bags – fighting animal testing.
“Our Fighting Animal Testing
commitment means that Lush has
a variety of positions and policies
that both govern our own actions,
to ensure that our business
practices are free of animal testing, and reach
out to the wider world to help eliminate the
use of animals in testing worldwide,” it reads
on their website.
“The strength of feeling against this
unscientific and cruel practice has not dimin-
ished over the years, which means that it is
safe to say that Fighting Animal Testing is not
just a Lush position and policy, but is a
lifetime goal and the core value of our company.”
Rather than testing their products on
animals, like many companies still do, Lush
decided to take a stand and do things
differently. They test their products on human
volunteers, rather than innocent animals.
‘Cruelty free’ is defined
as a label for products
or activities that do not
harm or kill animals.
Products tested on
animals are not
considered cruelty free,
since these tests are
often painful and cause the suffering of
millions of animals every year. To be on Peta’s
list of cruelty free make-up, brands have
to sign a statement of assurance verifying
they do not
conduct, commission, or pay for any tests
on animals for ingredients, formulations, or
finished products and that they pledge not to
do so in the future.
Lush Cosmetics is one of the brands on this
list. They have gone far in their work towards
Lush is known for pulling stunts, right, to protest animal
testing in the cosmetics industry
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a cruelty free industry, and are known for
demonstrating quite dramatically.
In 2012 a 24-year-old performance artist
called Jacqueline Traide, was hauled on a
leash into the window of Lush’s Regent Street
shop window. She was up for 10 hours of
extreme performance art, live streamed for
anyone to see. While she was in the window,
she endured a series of animal tests, including
forced-feeding, eye-irritancy tests and two
saline injections.
The performance piece sparked controversy,
and most people were horrified of witnessing
the tests being done on a human being, right
in front of their eyes. This was exactly what
Lush Cosmetics wanted to happen - they
wanted people to realise what millions of
animals go through every year, just so we can
have our beauty products.
As Tamsin Omond, Lush’s campaign
manager, put it: “We used our flagship shop
to put a window on to one form of oppression
that all who buy cosmetics thoughtlessly, are
complicit in. Thisisatoughtruthtoacknowledge
and be challenged by but it is also an
essential truth for all cosmetics’ consumers
to recognise if we are going to have an animal
cruelty-free industry.
“We performed a version of oppression
in which we are all complicit, to challenge
women and men to consider the dark secrets
of a beauty industry that insists it exists to
make us ‘feel good’,” said Omond.
Lush Cosmetics also has less dramatical
ways to make a change. In 2007 they created
what is called ‘Charity Pots’, where every
penny of your purchase are donated to small
groups around the
world that need help
to make a difference.
In 2013, in the UK
and Ireland alone,
their customers
raised £592,380.
Globally they raised
over £3,000,000.
There is a long list
of animal friendly
brands, and Lush
is far from the only
one. Peta has made a long list of what
products are cruelty free, and the list is
updated constantly, with brands being
removed if they change their policies or
ingredients supplier.
Your next make-up purchase can be a
thoughtful one. When you stand in front of the
mascaras, try to look for one on Peta’s list. If you
decide to support Lush’s charity pots or look into
what products are animal friendly, remember: a
small change can make a big difference.
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Lush’s Charity Pots, above,
where they donate 100%
of the price (minus the
taxes) to small, grassroots
organisations that could
use a helping hand
The Lush Kitchen, right,
changes their menu daily,
with products available for
21 days only

5TibetanRites
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Wanttotoneup,butdonothavethetimetohitthe
gymeverydayforanhourortwo?Whatifyoudidnot
haveto?Whatifallyouhadtodowerefivemoves?
The Five Tibetan Rites are essentially a yoga
routine made up of different movements. If you are
new to the Rites, it is best you start with just three
repetitions of each exercise and gradually increase
them to 21.
So how can five movements tone your arms,
stomach, hips, legs and back, increase your energy,
give you mental clarity,? The rites stimulate the
body’s energy system, waking up the chakras, and
getting your energy to move outward.
Dr Jung, a Korean acupuncturist doctor, said:
“Doing the rites improves circulation and posture,
and there is an increase in overall body energy. The
body’s healing potential increases too, and the body
is able to heal from the inside out.
“The best time is in the morning, since the
increase in energy will last throughout the whole
day. If a person does it in the middle of the day,
or at night, they may not be able to sleep well.” Dr
Jung said.
Pay attention to what your body tells you and
focus on your breathing. Your breathing should fol-
low a pattern: inhale, hold filled lungs, exhale, hold
empty lungs
Rite 1
Extend your arms out to your side, and spin as
fast as you can, without losing control. Focus your
vision on a point straight ahead.
Rite 2
Arms along your sides, raise head, tuck it into your
chestandliftlegsvertically,breatheinkeepingknees
straight. Lower both at same time, breath out.
Rite 3
Place hands on back of legs, tilt head back, arching
spine backward and look up. Return to orginal
position. Repeat.
Rite 4
Begin seated, inhale and push through feet and
hands, bend knees and come up to tabletop posi-
tion with head tilted back. Exhale and go back to
seated position.
Rite 5
Start on all fours, spine arched downward, slowly
lift buttocks to make an inverted ‘V’, tuck chin,
lower buttocks, until you are in plank position,
moving your chest out and shoulders back, inhale
on your way up and exhale on your way down.
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FORSPRING
1.Strawberries:thesedeliciousberrieshittheir
peakinApriluntilJunemakingthemextrasweet
andjuicyduringthespringseason.
Time to go
LuisaBarrientosdiscovers buying locallyhas
neverbeenmoreattractiveforyourbody.
As you start getting into
spring mode, think of the
fresh produce becoming
available. For spring, Luisa
Barrientos found there are
ten clear winners to make the
new season delicious.
Eating locally grown food looks better on a plate,
tastes better and makes you feel better. Farmers
make sure the produce they are selling are at their
peak and is ready to be consumed. Buying produce
at supermarkets means you do not know how long it
took to get from the fields to where you are.
Imported food will always be older than foods
available at farmers markets for the simple reason
it has travelled long distances, and after it is likely
to sit in warehouses before being brought out to the
front. Buying your food from a local farmers market
is making sure your food has the most nutrients
possible; the shorter the time and distance between
farms to table, the better the food is for you.
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3.Sweetcherries:highinfiberandpotassium
andhitsitspeakinlatespring,justintimefor
homemadepie.
6. Favabeans:highinproteinandfiber.Young
favascanbeeatenraworcooked,butmatureones
needtobeshelledandskinned.
8.Artichokes:theselayeredvegetablesreachtheir
peakinMarchandlastuntilMayandmakea
deliciousstartertoanydinner.
2.Asparagus:thesegreenies,highinfiber,iron,
BvitaminsandvitaminC.Theyhittheirpeakin
MarchandlastuntilJune.
7. Apricots:small,yetincrediblysweetand
delicious,apricotsreachtheirpeakinMaythrough
August,youcanmakethemintopreserves,bakea
cakeoreatthemonthego.
4. Peas:hittingtheirpeakfromApriluntilJune.
Theyalsogowithjustaboutanydish.
5. Radishes:rangingmildtosharpandgoeswell
withsoups.Forthebestflavourchoosetheones
deepincolourwithsolidroots.
9.Rhubarb:HighinvitaminCandpotassium.
Thisstalk’speakisfromApriluntilJuly.Though
tartbyitself,whensweeteneditgivesdelicious
flavourtodesserts.
10.MorelMushrooms:thesecone-shaped
mushroomswithaspongytexture andnutty
flavourmaketheirpeakinearlyspringandlast
untillateJune.
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YOGA
5BENEFITS WORKOUTS
Can yoga change your life? Of course.
Besides leading you towards a happier and
more forward way of thinking, yoga has a
multitude of physical and social benefits.
1) DEALING WITH STRESS BETTER
Yoga teaches you breathing exercises and
poses which help you to cope better with
stressors as well as teaches you to slow down.
2) EASES MIGRAINES
Lots of research shows people who suffer
from migraines have fewer and less
painful migraines after three months of
yoga practice.
3) FIND YOUR INNER VOICE
As you become more in tune with your
body and your mind, you can actually start to
listen to your inner voice.
4)SLEEP BETTER
The quality of your sleep will improve
because of the stimulatory effect yoga has on
the nervous system, and in particular, the brain.
5)FIGHT FOOD CRAVINGS
It has been claimed that yoga practice is
associated with mindful eating, an awareness
of physical and emotional sensation
s associated with eating. By causing breath
awareness, regular yoga practice strengthens
the mind-body connection.
BRIDGE POSE
Lying on your back,
bend your legs
and put your feet
at your hips width. Lift your pelvis and hips,
trying to move onto your shoulders. Put your
arms along your legs with your palms facing
down, or clasp your hands under your body
on the floor.
DOWNWARD-FACING DOG
From the standing-forward fold position,
place the hands
shoulder-width apart
on the ground and
step back with both
feet into Downward-
Facing Dog. Push
down into the hands to lengthen the sides,
and lift the hips up. It should look like an
upside down “V”, or a dog trying to get its tail
high up in the air.
UPWARD-
FACING DOG
Start by stand-
ing with the
feet hip-width
apart. Hinge from the hips and fold your upper
body over the legs, and hold onto the forearms.
Hang here with your legs straight or slightly
bent in at the knees. Let your head empty itself
of any stress.
at your hips width. Lift your pelvis and hips,
down into the hands to lengthen the sides,down into the hands to lengthen the sides,down into the hands to lengthen the sides,
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HOWSANA
AREYOU?
Do you feel connected with your body?
a)Sure!
b)Well, sometimes
c)No
Do you smoke?
a)No
b)Only when I go out with friends
c)Yes
How often do you drink alcohol?
a)I prefer drinking natural drinks
b)3-5 times a week
c) At least 2 times a day
Are you aware of eating in a healthy
way?
a) Yes, I am in fact
b)Yes but I don’t always do it
c)No, I eat what I fancy everyday
The number of portions of fruit and
vegetables you have in a typical day is:
a) Five or more
b)Between two and four
c)One or less
How often do you go for a walk during the
day?
a) Everyday! At least for 45 minutes
b)I don’t have too much time for that, but I try to
walk 20 minutes a day
c)I don’t have time for walking, I always use the
car/ public transport
Do you spend time on thinking about your-
self and your feelings?
a) Sure! I have at least 20 minutes to get relaxed
and think about myself everyday before sleeping
b)I try to get relaxed and think about my feelings
and myself whenever I can
c)I don’t have time for that!
On a given day, how much time do you spend
walking? This includes everything from
walking the dog to time at the gym
a)More than 60 minutes per day
b)From 30 to 60 minutes per day
c) Less than 30 minutes per day
ANSWERS:
Every a): 3 points
Every b): 1 point
Every c): 0 points
18-24 points: CONGRATS! Your health and mind are in balance and are working perfectly! Keep up your routine and
let’s get healthier everyday!
11-18 points: Well done! You are doing well, but remember that the best way to be SANA is to keep a balance between
your mind and body!
Less than 11 points: You can do better! Do not worry beacuse it is never too late to change your habits and we are here
to help you and provide you the best tips to become more SANA! Remember that being healthy is more than eating healthy
food and you need to make it a daily routine!
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Want some tips on whwat the shops have to offer these days?
This is what the staff is currently spending their money on.
Wind down with a hot bath and get carried
away from your everyday life with these
amazing bath bombs from Lush.
Olive leaf extracts has almost endless health
benefits. This one from Olé is our favourite.
Eos lip balm to keep your lips moisturised in the sun.
Pukka have some of the best tea on the market. Our
favourite? Cleanse - organic nettle, fennel and peppermint
tea. It helps to purify your skin as well as it tastes amazing.
The Body Shop has several versions of their body
butter, but we just cannot get enough of that rasberry
smell. Welcome spring with this summer fragrant.
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