Italy's Blue Zone: Sardinia's Secret to Longevity

Boasting the world's healthiest, longest-living populations, "Blue Zones" are places that have identified exceptional longevity based on traditional lifestyles. With its high concentration of centenarians and low rates of chronic diseases, Sardinia was among the first places studied as a Blue Zone. Citing connectivity, low stress, natural movement, purpose and healthy eating habits as key contributing lifestyle factors, it sounds like the Italian way of life really pays off in more than one way.
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Sicilian Sea Salt & Honey Scrub

This simple salt scrub combines ancient sea salt from Trapani, raw organic honey, and beautiful organic extra virgin olive oil. While the salt serves to purify your skin, honey serves as both a binder for the scrub and an anti-inflammatory to soothe, and extra virgin olive oil nourishes and moisturizes.
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