Peachy the Magazine December 2013 | Page 98

Give your skin

WRITTEN BY Dr . Peggy Fuller a gift

I love the idea of “ holiday skin .”
Skin with a healthy , youthful glow gives you sparkle at holiday parties and at gatherings of family and friends . Lovely skin can help you express how you feel inside — your energy , beauty and style .
As we all know , the planning for and creating memorable holiday celebrations often falls to women . In addition to your everyday duties , you might feel as if there is no time for you . This year , give yourself the gift of holiday skin . Spend time each day taking care of your body . Here ’ s how .
GET SOME SLEEP !
Sleep is underrated in this country . I ’ m a believer in eight hours a night . You ’ ll find it refreshes and restores you as you tackle the day .
DRINK LOTS OF WATER .
Think of your body weight and divide the number by two . That ’ s how many ounces you need to drink each day . If you weigh 130 pounds , you need 65 ounces of water daily , or about 8 8-ounce glasses .
I ’ m not a big fan of commercial flavorings for water . If you want flavor , add
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