Katana's Corner
Monthly Reflections from Katana Abbott
SUNSCREEN, SUNGLASSES & BIG HATS
“Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August.”
– Jenny Han
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We recently moved through the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year when the sun is closest to the Earth in the Northern Hemisphere. I live on a lake in Michigan, so this is truly my favorite time of year because we get to enjoy the waterfowl in the early mornings and beautiful sunsets where it really doesn't get dark until around 10 pm!
The scary part is how to enjoy the sun without endangering our skin or our eyes from the powerful rays of the sun. There is so much controversy about whether to wear sunscreen, which type is best, what about the chemicals in the sunscreen, whether sunglasses are really good for your eyes, or should we be opting to cover up with long sleeves and big hats?
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BEFRIEND YOUR SKIN'S BACTERIA |
By Nadine Artemis, SWT Guest
Our skin, this moist envelope of our soul, is a living, breathing, and regenerating tissue. This miraculous medium is the real estate coveted by every cosmetic that aims to penetrate pores, solve insecurities, and systematize skin types. And yet, glowing, radiant skin evades so many.
Dry, oily, and combination skin, as well as common skin issues such as acne, blackheads, eczema, melasma, and premature aging and age spots are all manifestations of bacterial imbalance. Symptoms vary from subtle to severe, yet they all point toward skin microbial mismanagement.
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WITHOUT LIGHT, THERE IS NO VISION |
By Claudia Muehlenweg, SWT Guest
People often ask me why sunning your eyes is so beneficial? The short answer is that our cone cells need light to see colors and details, and sunlight is the healthiest source of light out there. If you want to know more about sunning your eyes, read on.
Have you ever been in a pitch black room without any light? Have you noticed that you don’t seem to see anything? However, if there’s even the slightest bit of light, your eyes will adjust and give you some vision, although it’s black and white and rather grainy.
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NATURAL
BEAUTY
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Join Nadine and Katana as they discuss:
- Ways to safely enjoy botanicals in your beauty ritual.
- How the sun is beneficial for the skin and what sunscreen does to the body.
- The importance of using pure plant extracts as holistic body care.
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CLEAR VISION NATURALLY
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CLAUDIA MUEHLENWEG
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Join Claudia and Katana as they discuss:
- Techniques to correct your vision naturally.
- Ways to keep your eyes healthy and ageless.
- The impact screen time has on your vision.
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CHECK OUT LAST MONTH'S SMART WOMEN TALK GUESTS:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Midlife Millionaire ® Coach, Katana Abbott, and AirBnB™ Superhost, Colleen Kilpatrick, shared 4 smart strategies to creating retirement income.
CEO of Be Wealthy & Smart, Linda P. Jones, discussed how to stay confident during turbulent financial cycles.
Check these and other Smart Women Talk episodes on Smart Women TV! And don't forget to WATCH, SUBSCRIBE & LIKE!
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ABOUT KATANA AND
Over ten years ago, Katana Abbott started Smart Women's Empowerment, a nonprofit online resource center where she hosts Smart Women Talk with over a million subscribers and leads free online courses at our Smart Women's Academy.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Midlife Millionaire ® Coach, her mission for the last 30 years has been to inspire women to take charge of their lives and finances. She believes it's never too early to plan for expected and unexpected events like retirement, encore careers, moving abroad, or preparing for long-term care. To learn more and to connect with Katana, visit www.katanaabbott.com.
The Smart Women's Empowerment is a project of United Charitable, a registered 501(c)3 public charity EIN 20-4286082. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
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