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Well Beyond 40 with JJ Virgin is the podcast for women who want to age powerfully and enjoy the best chapter of their lives.It’s YOUR turn now to focus on nutrition, wellness, fitness, mindfulness, and beauty.Refuel your body. Reignite your wellness. Renew your passion. Fall (back) in love with your… read more

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Discover Iceland’s Secrets to Amazing Health & Happiness with JJ Virgin

JJ just returned from a fantastic trip to Iceland. She immediately felt energized and happy and calm, and wanted to find out why. The Icelandic people eat very clean and spend a lot of their social time in the hot springs, soaking in the physical and emotional benefits. Listen to find out what we can learn from Icelanders about health and happiness, as well as how to incorporate those healthy habits into your everyday life! 

 

Freebies From Today’s Episode

Get JJ’s free guide Stress Reset by going to jjvirgin.com/iceland (also Mentioned below)

 

Main Points From Today’s Episode

  1. The Retreat Hotel is built into lava stone on the Blue Lagoon hot springs. The water is rich in minerals and reaches temperatures between 95 and 105 degrees.
  2. Icelanders eat a very clean diet. Their animals eat only indigenous plants, and their produce is grown in greenhouses and so requires no pesticides.
  3. The hot springs have wonderful healing properties. They are also a big part of Icelandic community and socialization.

 

Episode Play-By-Play

[3:28] JJ stayed at the Retreat Hotel, which is built into the lava rock at Blue Lagoon geothermal waters.

[5:17] In addition to the waters being rich in minerals and sulfur, soaking together is a big part of Icelandic community, sharing time with others.

[5:54] The mineral-rich pools help relieve pain, arthritis, high blood pressure, sleep problems, stress, and skin issues, just to name a few.

[6:30] The drinking water in Iceland is pure, mineral-rich spring water.

[7:05] The water is also silica rich, a key component in collagen creation and which helps with hair, skin, nails, and to build bone density.

[7:18] During her stay, JJ exfoliated with volcanic salts, then used a silica body mask, followed by an algae mask, all great for circulation and detoxification. She also tried out extreme temperature change, steaming in a sauna followed by a cold plunge, and found it super invigorating.

[10:00] The hotel uses only non-toxic cleaners, which leaves the rooms smelling fresh and clean, no chemical or moldy smell.

[11:18] The Icelandic diet has the highest fish consumption in the world. They don’t eat much grain because it has to be imported. Their meat is fed only indigenous plant life.

[14:20] Because of their climate, all veggies are grown in greenhouses, so no pesticides are used.

[15:21] The population is very fit and very happy.

[17:20] Top takeaways

  • Super, duper clean city. How can we contribute to cleaning up our environment?
  • Detoxifying on a regular basis
  • Hot and cold temperature exposure
  • Attend the gym regularly
  • Eat as clean as possible
  • Drink mineral rich clean water from glass containers
  • Create as clean an environment as you can, reduce your carbon footprint
  • Look at what you can do to improve your sense of community

 

 

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