Our culture has led people to believe that what we put on the outside of our skin/body can create health and beauty, but these aspects of our being come from us living a healthy lifestyle and good self-care.

Here are some tips for having more energy, a brighter appearance, healthier skin, a stronger body, better sleep, proper weight management, better mood, improved stress management and more.

• Eat and juice mostly organic food that you buy and prepare for yourself. Beware of food allergies and sensitivities, which could mean not eating wheat, corn, dairy, sugar and little processed food. Sticking to a healthy diet means having more energy, staying grounded, thinking more clearly and maintaining a healthy weight.

• Being physically active and moving the body daily is huge. Try yoga, go for a hike in the mountains, walk in the mornings and/or evenings (even just 10 minutes), dance as often as possible and swim in the summer. The options are endless and fun.

• Weave in meditating, gardening, breathing deeply and interacting with nature in everyday life. This all nourishes on many levels.

• Nurture yourself with spa days at home with detox baths, massages, facials and anything else that relaxes and pampers.

Danielle Dvorak is certified in Vibrational Sound Healing (Tibetan style), aromatherapy, End of Life Mentoring, as a yoga teacher and more. She has healed herself holistically of many injuries and health challenges including fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and a herniated lumbar disc. Connect at 847-323-9188, [email protected] or Replevyn.com.