De-stress Your Liver & Kidney: Cleansing Pineapple Smoothie

Kasia Organic Salon is partnering with Young and Raw to bring you a roll out of "Beautiful Health" smoothie recipes to keep you energized and health for the Holiday! 

Here are our top reasons to give them a try, whether you’re a raw foodie or just trying to eat a little healthier:

• Keep your ENERGY up for the HOLIDAY crazy.
• Insurance plan for quality MINERAL DENSE nutrients.
• Stay HYDRATED and combat gaining weight.
• GO GREEN!  Chlorophyll is like receiving a healthy blood transfusion.
• DETOX by supporting your DIGESTION and elimination.
• Take 5!  QUICK  and EASY for the whole FAMILY!
• Improve your HAIR and SKIN for the holiday....GLOW!

 Cleansing Pineapple  Smoothie

• 1 rib of Celery

• ½ field Cucumber

• 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple

• ½ lemon, peeled

• ⅓ bunch parsley

• 1 inch piece ginger

• 1-2 cups coconut water or water

Health Benefits: This smoothie is very supportive of liver and kidney detoxification. Your liver has to process almost all of the substances that circulate through your body and the kidneys do a lot of work to flush out toxins from the fluids in your body.  Keep both of these organs supported with this smoothie.

Enjoy!  With love........

Reference:  Take the challenge!  www.youngandraw.com

No Tricks, Just Treats – Top Gluten Free Halloween Candy List

  With the many treats on Halloween, it's helpful to know which ones are safe- especially if you are gluten free!   I have gathered some helpful information on the latest U.S. gluten-free lists of candies, plus links to manufacturers' websites.

Halloween Treats to make at home

• candied pumpkin strips
• pumpkin seeds or trail mix with dried fruit,other seeds and nuts
• caramel or fudge apples
• popcorn balls
• festive decorated cupcakes and cookies

Nestle USA

Nestle USA considers "gluten-free" to mean "no gluten ingredients are in the product, whether directly added, or potentially present due to cross-contact. If a product label has an allergen advisory statement such as 'made on equipment' or 'facility that also processes wheat etc.,' we do not consider that product to be gluten-free. It is important to always read product labels/packaging for the most accurate information." Nestle will label potential gluten cross contamination, a customer service representative says.

According to Nestle, the following candies are gluten-free:

• Baby Ruth
• Bit-O-Honey
• Butterfinger Bar (original flavor only, NOT Crisp, Giant Bar, Snakerz, Medallions, Jingles, Hearts or Pumpkins)
• Milk Chocolate
• Goobers
• Nips (including both regular and sugar-free)
• Oh Henry!
• Raisinets (including Cranberry and Dark Chocolate flavors)
• Sno-Caps
• Wonka Pixy Stix
• Laffy Taffy (including Laffy Taffy Rope)
• Wonka Lik-M-Aid Fun Dip

The following Nestle candy products are NOT gluten-free:

• Butterfinger Crisp Bar
• Butterfinger Giant Bar
• Butterfinger Snackerz
• Butterfinger Medallions
• Butterfinger Jingles
• Butterfinger Hearts
• Butterfinger Pumpkins
• Wonka Nerds
• Sweetarts
• Wonka Bar (all flavors)
• Chewy Spree
• Wonka Gummies
• Wonka Kazoozles
• Everlasting Gobstopper
• 100 Grand Bar

In some of these products, the ingredients themselves are gluten-free, but the candies are processed in a facility that also processes gluten.

Contact Nestle USA at 800-225-2270.

Mars Chocolate

Mars Chocolate makes M&M's, Dove, Snickers and other products. The company urges gluten-free consumers to check labels, even if a product normally is gluten-free; in busy times of year (such as Halloween), Mars uses alternative facilities to make its candy, and some of those may introduce cross-contamination risks. The company says it will label any gluten ingredients or cross-contamination. "The ingredient statement on each wrapper is the best source for this information," the company said in a statement.

Warning: As of October 2013, there are mixed messages coming from Mars Chocolate: some customer service representatives provide the below list of gluten-free candies, while others won't provide a list and refer consumers to the information on the label itself. Of note, at least some packages of relatively new varieties of M&Ms — white chocolate, coconut and mint flavors — include the warning "May contain wheat" on their labels. Other varieties — including milk chocolate, dark chocolate, peanut and almond — don't contain that warning. In addition, I saw Mars several seasonal products, including M&Ms candy corn, that featured the "May contain wheat" warning. Always read the label before purchasing, as Mars Chocolate says it will label any gluten-containing ingredients or cross-contamination risk on the product in question.

According to Mars Chocolate, the following candies are gluten-free (see above disclaimer and warning):

• M&M's (all EXCEPT for pretzel-flavored M&M's and some special flavors with a risk of gluten cross-contamination)
• 3 Musketeers Bars (all flavors)
• Milky Way Midnight Bar
• Milky Way Caramel Bar
• Dove Chocolate products (all flavors EXCEPT for milk chocolate cinnamon graham/cookies and cream)
• Snickers Bars (all flavors)
• Munch Nut Bar (the customer service representative urges consumers to check the labels on this one)

The following Mars Chocolate products are NOT gluten-free:

• M&M Pretzel flavor
• Some packages of M&M White Chocolate, Mint and M&M Coconut flavors
• Milky Way Bar (original)
• Mars Bar
• Mars Combos (a snack mix)

Always double-check the label. Note that plain M&Ms (in any color) actually meet the more stringent standards for gluten-free certification, which require the products to contain less than 10 parts per million of gluten.

Contact Mars Chocolate at 800-627-7852.

Tootsie Roll Industries

Tootsie Roll Industries, which also makes Charms products, says that, as of October 2013, all of the companies confections are considered gluten-free with the exception of Andes cookies. "Tootsie does not use wheat, barley, rye, oats, triticale, spelt, or any of their components, either as ingredients or as part of the manufacturing process. Corn and soy products are used during the manufacturing process," the company says.

According to Tootsie Rolls Industries, the following candies are gluten-free:

• Tootsie Rolls
• Fruit Rolls
• Frooties
• Dots
• Tropical Dots
• Crows
• Cella's Milk Chocolate Covered Cherries
• Cella's Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries
• Junior Mints
• Charleston Chew
• Junior Caramels
• Tootsie Pops
• Tootsie Peppermint Pops
• Caramel Apple Pops
• Fruit Smoothie Pops
• Tropical Stormz Pops
• Child's Play
• Charms Blow Pops
• Charms Super Blow Pops
• Charms Pops
• Zip-A-Dee-Mini Pops
• Fluffy Stuff Cotton Candy
• Sugar Daddy Pops
• Sugar Mama Caramels
• Charms Squares
• Charms Sour Balls
• Charms Candy Carnival
• Pops Galore
• Andes
• Sugar Babies

These Tootsie Roll products also are peanut-free and nut-product free, according to the company.

Contact Tootsie Roll Industries at 773-838-3400.

Smarties

Most of Smarties' line of products is considered gluten-free and vegan, and is made in a gluten-free facility, according to the company. However, Smarties sells its products to different "re-baggers" as well as various retail outlets. Since a re-bagger buys products from many different companies and then places them in different packaging, only re-baggers can verify whether their manufacturing plants are free of gluten or other allergens. "If the UPC number on the packaging begins with '0 11206,' you can be assured that the product was packaged in one of our manufacturing facilities," which means it should be gluten-free," the company says. Smarties Gummies contain no gluten ingredients, but are manufactured in a facility that also processes wheat-containing products (along with peanuts, milk and soy).

Contact Smarties through the company's website.

Hershey's

After several years of listing only a few products as gluten-free, Hershey's in 2012 began publishing a gluten-free list that includes several more products, mainly Hershey's Kisses varieties. As of October 2013, the following list of Hershey's candies are gluten-free:

• Almond Joy (all)
• Mounds (all)
• Hershey's Milk Chocolate Kisses
• Hershey's Filled Chocolate Kisses (only caramel and cherry cordial creme, NOT Hugs, Special Dark, Milk Chocolate with Almonds, or Cookies & Cream)
• Hershey's Nuggets (all varieties)
• Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar, only in the 1.55 oz. size
• Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bar, only in the 1.45 oz. size
• Heath Bars
• Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (all except for seasonal shaped items)
• Skor
• Skor Toffee Bar
• York Peppermint Pattie (all)

The following Hershey's products are NOT gluten-free:

• Hershey's Special Dark Bar
• Hershey's Cookies 'N' Creme Bar
• Hershey's Air Delight
• Hershey's Milk Chocolate Drops
• Hershey's Miniatures
• Mr. Goodbar
• Symphony Bar
• Hershey's Extra Dark Chocolate

Generally with Hershey's, you need to avoid seasonal items such as Cadbury Creme Eggs (both Easter and Halloween versions) and Reese's pumpkin-shaped candies — even if their ingredients are free of gluten, they likely are manufactured on shared lines or in a shared facility.

Hershey's says it will list any ingredients containing wheat, barley, rye, oats and malt on the label, and also will disclose shared equipment or shared facilities on the label. Hershey's gluten-free list includes baking chips and bars, cocoa products and syrup; you can access the list here.

Contact Hershey's at 800-468-1714.

Wrigley

Although Wrigley's online gluten-free statement is pretty cagey (saying most products are gluten-free but some might not be, and failing to specify which is which), a statement provided to me by a customer service representative says that as of October 2013, all Wrigley products in the U.S. are considered gluten-free except for Altoids Smalls Peppermint Mints (which always have contained gluten in the form of wheat maltodextrin).

Note that Wrigley makes Creme Savers, Lifesavers, Skittles and Starburst, which in the U.S. are free of any gluten sources, according to the company.

Contact Wrigley at (800) 974-4539.

Jelly Belly

Jelly Belly makes jelly beans in an ever-expanding array of colors and flavors. According to the company, "all Jelly Belly beans are gluten-free, dairy-free, gelatin-free, vegetarian and OU Kosher." This includes licorice-flavored gluten-free Jelly Belly jelly beans (in most cases, licorice candy contains wheat). Jelly Belly also makes gluten-free candy corn for Halloween.

However, other Jelly Belly candies, including Chocolate Malt Balls, Chocolate Bridge Mix, Licorice Bridge Mix, Black Licorice Buttons and Licorice Pastels, are NOT gluten-free. In addition, seasonal mixes sold around the holidays contain the malt balls, and so are not gluten-free.

Contact Jelly Belly at 800-522-3267.

Necco

Necco probably is best known for its small sugar Valentine heart candies – the pastel-colored ones that say "Be Mine" and "True Love" – but my daughter's candy stash often turns up a few Necco products every Halloween, as well.

According to Necco, the following products do not contain gluten from wheat, rye, oats or barley:

• Necco Wafers
• Necco Chocolate Wafers
• Candy House Candy Buttons
• Canada Mint, Wintergreen and Spearmint Lozenges
• Mary Jane
• Mary Jane Peanutbutter Kisses (available for Halloween only)
• Banana Splits Chews
• Mint Julep Chews
• Haviland Thin Mints, Wintergreen Patty, Nonpareils and Chocolate Stars
• Skybar
• Sweethearts Conversation Hearts (available for Valentine's Day only)

Contact Necco at 781-485-4800.

Just Born

Peeps marshmallow treats, made by Just Born, used to appear only at Easter, but in recent years we've seen Halloween Peeps shaped like pumpkins and ghosts, Christmas Peeps in the shape of trees, and heart-shaped Peeps for Valentine's Day.

According to Just Born, as of October 2013 all the company's marshmallow candies that are safe from cross-contamination will state "gluten-free" on the package by the ingredients listing (Note: I've never run across a package of Peeps that doesn't say "gluten-free" ... but I definitely recommend you check anyway). The modified food starch used in the products is corn starch, according to the company. Just Born also makes Mike and Ike Candies.

• According to Just Born, the following candies are gluten-free:
• Mike and Ike Berry Blast
• Mike and Ike Italian Ice
• Mike and Ike Jolly Joes
• Mike and Ike Lemonade Blends
• Mike and Ike Original Fruits
• Mike and Ike Redrageous
• Mike and Ike Tangy Twister
• Mike and Ike Tropical Typhoon
• Mike and Ike Zours
• Mike and Ike Jelly Beans
• Mike and Ike Hot Tamales
• Goldenberg's Vintage Peanut Chews

Contact Just Born at 888-645-3453

Tic Tac Mints

Tic Tac mints are produced by the Italian confection manufacturer Ferrero, and have been sold for more than 40 years.

According to the company, Tic Tac mints do not contain any ingredients derived from the gluten grains wheat, barley, rye, oats or triticale.

Contact Ferrero at 732-764-9300.

Sweet's Candy Co.

Sweet's Candy makes salt water taffy, chocolate jelly sticks, jelly beans, gummy bears and other candies. All are certified gluten-free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization, which requires products to contain less than 10 parts per million of gluten. A customer service representative tells me that Sweet's makes only gluten-free products, but does package other products (some of which may contain gluten) in the same facility.

Reference:  http://celiacdisease.about.com/od/glutenfreefoodshopping/a/GFcandies.htm

Limited Edition Rejuvenating Glycolic Pumpkin Mask

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Pumpkin is a rich source of the skin-nourishing antioxidants vitamin A and C, as well as zinc and alpha-hydroxy acids, which gently increase cell turnover, revealing fresh new skin. Additionally, pumpkin contains high levels of Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids, which leave the skin silky smooth, as well as more than 100 beneficial nutrients that are believed to help reverse the signs of aging.

We also added a small amount of glycolic acid to assist in smoothing fine lines and wrinkles and further aid in skin cell renewal. The addition of carrot seed oil adds an extra boost of vitamin A, which nourishes and repairs the skin. As an anti-inflammatory, carrot seed oil is also known to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with continued use.

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• Naturally-occurring enzymes gently increase cell turnover, rejuvenating the skin

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• Anti-inflammatory for acne-prone skin

INGREDIENTS Pumpkin, Bilberry Fruit extract, Sugar Cane extract, Sugar Maple extract, Orange Fruit extract, Lemon extract, Water, Vegetable Glycerin, Glycolic Acid (5 %), Vitamin E, Meadowfoam Oil, Xanthan Gum, Vitamin C, Cinnamon Bark, Ginger Root Powder, Nutmeg Powder, Allspice Powder, Rosemary Oleoresin, Neem Oil

The Kasia Organics “Informed Beauty” Promise:

We always use: the finest, all-natural ingredients that not only nourish the body but awaken the senses and promote healthy, safe living through informed beauty. The result: radiant, restored skin and hair.

We never use: parabans, petro-chemicals, phthalates, artificial preservatives, lauryl sulfates, artificial colors or dyes, synthetic fragrances, wasteful fillers or animal testing—unhealthy junk your body doesn’t need!

Are you OVER exfoliating? You may be causing pre-mature aging.

Hello Informed Beaute!  Wowza, never before have there been more serums, acids, peels and technologies for keeping the skin looking young.  Unfortunately by the influx of products and methodologies, this approach is doomed to backfire over time.  It’s time for a new paradigm in skincare.

There is no question that adding exfoliation into your routine does speed up the skin's epidermal layer and turnover.  The piece to be cautious of is that it can create holes in the epidermal barrier forcing the epidermis to go into survival mode.

Unfortunately, many skincare professionals just look at the end result.  They mistakenly assume that the increased cellular turnover means the skin is healthier, when in fact the reason the epidermis is speeding up its cycle is really an emergency-repair response.

The skin responds to trauma by sending support from the bottom up, diverting collagen, antioxidants and crucial nutrients from the dermis in an attempt to repair the damage to the epidermis, thereby creating a nutritional deficit at the underlying layers of the skin.   This combined with the increased inflammation and micro-scarring caused by the harsh exfoliation and the resulting stress to the immune system creates a stage for pre-mature aging, an increase in free-radicals, dryness, irritation and redness, increased sun sensitivity and melanin activity.

However, you can get the benefits of exfoliation without harming your skin.  Used properly, mild exfoliation can result in younger, refreshed skin.   It helps clear clogged pores, smoothes skin and softens lines.   In order to help the skin achieve the balance it needs, we must work with the skin and avoid creating inflammation.

The 4 Steps for Success:

• Use a gentle, non-inflammatory exfoliator.

• Any exfoliation should not be done daily.

• Always wear sun protection - 365 days a year - to keep sun sensitivity to a minimum.

• Eat a healthy diet and take internal supplements as needed to help the skin correct any imbalances.

So before you reach for that product or schedule that appointment for a deep exfoliation or stripping acid peel on the promise of glowing, renewed skin, stop and take a moment to listen to your skin.  Work with your skin from the inside-out and have a long-term vision on where you want your skin to be in 5, 10, or even 20 years.   

Quick Fact: Over Exfoliating and Acne Control

Bacteria thrives in oil. Therefore, you can lessen the amount of oil on the skin, then technically the acne-causing bacteria is destroyed, reducing your chance of blemishes.

Warning: When you use harsh products, it will temporarily reduce the oil and therefore reduce the bacteria living in the oil, but it quickly backfires because harsh products will cause your skin to produce even more oil—which then can cause more breakouts!

Use products that reduce oil and disinfect the skin, without being harsh and irritating.  Gentle products can reduce oil and disinfect skin.

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Today's your lucky day! Kasia Flash Sale Friday!

Make sure our emails are not landing in "spam!"  Stay updated with all Kasia news and specials for the upcoming holiday!

Call and make an appointment today!  This awesome investment will be available for a limited time! 

Enjoy $80 worth of waxing & tinting for just $45!

  Here's how it works.

      1.  Create your package customized just for you - up to $80 in services. See service list below. Click HERE for our pricing list.

      2.  Call or email us to schedule your appointment.  Rachel is available Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

612.824.7611    or   Kassie@KasiaOrganicSalon.com

     3.  Arrive - sip on some artisan organic tea, and allow us to pamper you.

Flash Sale Service List:

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Improve Your Immunity as the Temperature Cools with Ayurveda

Beautiful Health Wellness Notes

Ayurveda strongly emphasizes the importance of nutrition in maintaining good health and preventing and treating disease. Under Ayurvedic medicine, the belief is that disease results from an imbalance of the doshas (vata, pitta, and kapha), which Ayurveda believes are the life energies inside all of us.

Per Ayurveda, cooler weather is actually the best in season to improve immunity. The flu season, cold weather, weakened immune system, dry skin, and on top of that the inevitable cold season weight gain. According to Ayurveda, winter is one of the best times to strengthen immune system and lose or maintain weight.

Ayurveda identifies 3 different levels of immunity:

1. Hereditary (Sahaj) - the  innate level of immunity which you are born with.

2. Seasonal (Kalaj) - fluctuating levels of immunity due to the change of seasons, different stages of life, and planetary cycles.

3. Established (Yuktikrit) - a balanced, permanent level of immunity that can be realized by following an Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle.

Ayurveda focuses on strengthening the second type of immunity, which fluctuates with the seasons, age, and planetary cycles.

One reason that winter is a good season for building immunity is that the digestion is stronger in cold weather. Just as your home's heating system works harder in cold weather, so your inner digestive fire stokes up when the air turns chilly.

 Fall and Winter are the seasons when nature is ready to nurture us. Due to the digestive level being very high, people feel hungrier. Food can be digested better in winter, thus nourishing the body more. It's more important that people eat immunity-boosting foods in winter, and that they follow the Ayurvedic daily routine. This should be your goal during winter - to nourish the mind and body by eating well and getting proper rest.

In general, immunity-boosting foods include those that are fresh, easy to digest, pure and wholesome. These include fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and Ghee (clarified butter). Foods that are hard to digest should be avoided if you want to increase your immunity. Commercially processed foods, as well as canned, frozen, and packaged foods are old and difficult to digest, so they weaken the immune system.

Foods that nourish and balance the body in the cold, dry season are the sweet, sour and salty tasting. It's best to eat less of the astringent, bitter, and pungent tasting foods in winter, although all six tastes should be included in your diet. Warm, home-cooked, unctuous foods are ideal, as long as they are not deep-fried and are cooked with easy-to-digest oils such as Ghee or olive oil. Avoid cold or ice-cold foods, as cold foods and drinks douse the digestive fire.

Cool Weather Grocery List

November-February

*  Eat more foods that are Sweet, Sour, Salty / Heavy, Oily, Moist, Hot: soups, stews, steamed veggies, warm herbal teas.

*  Eat less foods that are Pungent (Spicy), Bitter, Astringent / Light, Cold, Dry:  salads, smoothies, cold foods and beverages, chips and salsa.

CLICK HERE for your complete guide to Fall/Winter foods. 

Reference:  Sundari