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Wedding Hair Styles: Casual to Elegant

2011-04-27T05:53:00.000-07:00

You’ve picked out the dress, made a deposit to the caterer and are excitedly awaiting your big day. Since all of the main tasks in wedding planning are taken care of, it’s time to focus on the small details that make a wedding go from average to amazing! Chances are, your wedding hair style is something starting to weigh heavy on your mind. If you’re a normal bride, you’re probably wondering if you should wear your hair up or down. While there’s no “right” answer, here are a few beauty tips to help you choose what wedding hair style might be perfect for your big event!

Casual Wedding Hair Styles
Today’s brides are more often choosing casual wedding themes, like beach weddings or garden weddings. If your ceremony is in the day hours or your theme is more casual, take that into consideration when choosing your wedding hair preferences. Beach weddings often call for casual hair dos, like flowing, beachy waves or soft updos with hair pieces framing your face. Never pick a fussy hair do for a casual wedding or you’ll only look out of place at your own event.
Choosing Hair According To Your Veil
Many brides choose their wedding hair style based upon the type of headpiece they’ll be wearing on their wedding day. Some veils lend themselves better to be used on updo styles, while others look best on longer hair styles. Obviously, the best way to determine this is to try your headpiece on with your hair up and then try it on again with your hair down. Whichever appeals most to you will be best for your wedding day!
If you’re choosing to wear a tiara headpiece, you may want to make a few additional considerations. If you wear a tiara headpiece with a formal updo like a French Twist, you will be putting off an elegant image of class, dignity and sophistication. However, the same tiara headpiece can be worn with long, flowing waves to give a more innocent, girly vibe to your wedding look. It’s all up to the bride to decide what type of vibe she wants to put out there on her big day, because both are simply beautiful.
Long Or Short Options
If you have short hair, your options for bridal hair might seem limited, but they’re not! You can use beautiful wedding hair accessories to glam up even the shortest hair. Vintage combs are easy to wear and can be found in both formal and casual styles. Of course, some brides opt to get extensions before the wedding, so they can wear their hair in a different way. It’s advised if you are choosing to get extensions, to do so a month or so before your wedding so you can get used to them and those around you can get used to your new hair style. Otherwise, you might find yourself looking like a totally different person on your wedding day and it might make you feel uncomfortable.

All in all, it’s a great idea to meet with your stylist far before your wedding to do a few trial runs on your hair do for the big day. Otherwise, you might end up with a hair do you don’t like. Just remember, if you can’t decide whether to wear your hair up or down, you can always go for a half up look, which is increasingly popular with brides today!

2010-10-07T08:29:00.000-07:00

We often suffer from scaly lips especially during the cold season. The trick is to exfoliate your lips with a toothbrush and slather it with a petroleum jelly. The toothbrush exfoliates lips while the petroleum jelly leaves lips extra soft. Repeat a couple times a day until your lips are no longer scaly

Secrets to Beautiful Skin

2010-09-05T08:05:00.000-07:00

Written and contributed by: Natalie Hogarth

Beauty Tip: What is the single best thing you can do for your skin?

Quite simply - wear sunscreen. Ultraviolet radiation damages the skin and can lead to wrinkles, premature aging, age spots, and cancer. Take extra precautions to make sure your skin is not exposed to the sun's rays. Use a natural sunscreen, or a moisturizer that contains sunscreen (at least SPF 15) everyday.

What is the second best thing you can do for your skin?

Drink lots of water. That means at least 8 glasses of water a day. Drinking water is one of the best ways to keep your skin healthy. Water helps to hydrate the skin and move waste and nutrients through the system.

Beauty Tip: Things you do daily for your skin.

Aside from the sunscreen and the water consumption, exercise, rest, and good nutrition lay the foundation for beautiful, healthy skin. A proper diet is not only good for your overall health, it also helps to ensure that your skin will receive all of the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that it needs to maintain and repair cells.

Ways to combat the dry skin that comes with age.

Older skin has fewer sweat and oil glands than younger skin. Dry skin may be caused by frequent baths, certain cosmetics or medications. Avoid using harsh soaps when bathing, and if possible, cut back on the number of baths or showers each week. A sponge bath with warm water may help to clean and revive skin without stripping the skin of its valuable moisturizers. When you do use soap, try using a natural very mild soap that does not contain any dyes, parabens or perfumes. Follow up the bath with a moisturizing lotion concentrating on problem dry areas. A good all natural moisturizer is one of the foundations for a healthy skin care regimen. Continue moisturizing throughout the day to keep skin healthy. Your hands and face are particularly susceptible to daily damage, and may need to be moisturized several times.

Wearing Headbands is a New Hot Trend

2010-09-05T08:02:00.000-07:00

Retro fashion is making a come back. Be it evening parties or lunch dates.
You can style curly or wavy hair with narrow head bands.
For evening parties, you can spruce up with crystal studded headbands.
Curly and frizy hair can get through a bad hair day, leaving you fuming. Set right your hair, with a headband.

The Essential Skin Care Routine

2010-09-05T07:49:00.001-07:00

Written and Contributed by Natalie Hogarth

It doesn't need to be elaborate but these 3 steps are essential? You can add additional laying steps such as applying a toners or an exfoliant as your skin demands but these 3 are the essential steps.

1. Cleanse: Wash your skin thoroughly on a daily basis to remove the dirt, debris, pollutants, and perspiration that accumulates on a daily basis. If you have dry or sensitive skin, use only warm water to wash your skin and use a mild natural cleanser every few days. If you have normal or oily skin, be sure to wash with a gentle cleanser on a daily basis.

2. Moisturize: Unless your skin is very oily, you will want to use a moisturizer everyday to keep your skin hydrated and healthy. Your skin needs moisturizer all year long as both the indoor winter heat, and summer sun can be equally damaging to your skin.

3. Protect: Use a sunscreen when possible, regardless of whether or not you plan on spending much time in the sun. The sun's rays are very damaging and if you get in the habit of applying sunscreen.

What is the difference between a moisturizer and a serum?

2010-09-05T07:47:00.000-07:00

They are two different products and serve different purposes. A moisturizer hydrates the skin with humectants and prevents water loss.

A serum contains high concentrations of specific ingredients like antioxidants that helps maximize absorption. Serums aren't designed to be moisturizing although some contain a humectant like glycerin so check the ingredients on your serum. Otherwise you will need both - the serum first and then the moisturizer.

How to combat excessive perspiration

2010-09-02T14:56:00.000-07:00

Try Secret Platinum Protection because it contains a high percentage of aluminum zirconium a very effective antiperspirant ingredient. If that over the counter product doesn't help then investigate a prescription called Drysol with 20 percent aluminum chloride. If the prescription doesn't help then you can investigate getting Botox injections under the arm. The injection blocks the signal that trigger sweat production. If you only sweat when you are nervous then try Garment Guard Shields, which are also helpful.

Nail Care

2010-09-02T14:52:00.000-07:00

What is one of the best things you can do for your nails?

Drink water ! Brittle nails can be attributed to dehydration so make sure you are getting enough water.

Common Nail ailments - How to avoid brittle nails?

Drink water and make sure if you are going to be working with soaps and detergents to wear rubber gloves? Also you make be surprised to learn that some skin care products and perfumes have alcohol in them which can dry out your nails.

Beauty tip :

Try enjoying a glass of milk to improve your nail strength You could also try soaking your hands in milk for five minutes to strengthen nails and hydrate skin. Milk is loaded with lactic acid, a natural alpha-hydroxy acid that gently exfoliates dead skin, and its high calcium content will strengthen fragile nails.

How to avoid peeling nails?

Your nails could be coming in contact with harsh astringents so try an oil rich soap or cocoa butter.

How to make your lipstick last longer?

2010-09-02T14:48:00.000-07:00

To keep your lips going all day, first pencil all over lips with a soft lip pencil. (A shade that is similar to the lipstick you are going to be applying) Apply lipstick over and blot.

Eye Foundation

2010-09-02T14:43:00.000-07:00

Why do I need eye foundation?

Everyone should use eye foundation because it makes your eye make-up last longer, prevents creases in your eye shadow and prevents smudges. This is especially important in the summer months when you tend to sweat more and due to allergies your eyes may be itchy and watery.

How do I apply eye foundation?

Use either the supplied wand or make-up sponge to apply across the eyelid an up to the eye brow? Eye Foundation tends to be thicker then most foundations - so keep in mind a little goes a long way.

Dry Skin Relief

2010-09-01T11:58:00.000-07:00

Does dry skin cause wrinkles? No, this is a myth.

Some causes of dry skin are:

Cold weather and low humidity

Central heating can make air dry which can cause dry skin.

Aging - Lower estrogen levels, thinning skin, and the fact that our skin can not produce enough oils are some of the reasons our skin is more prone to dryness as we age.

Dry skin affects people who have skin type I or II more frequently.

In some cases dehydration, malnutrition, diabetes, eczema or low thyroid hormones can cause dry skin.

Treating dry skin:

When you shower use lukewarm water and don't take long showers or baths.

Apply moisturizer while skin is still damp to seal in moisture.

Use mild soap and avoid perfumed soaps.

Use a humidifier at home.

Avoid skin care products that contain alcohol.

Don't wash your face too frequently.

Use moisturizers which contain emollients. Emollients, such as urea and mineral oils, soften skin and provide a barrier to keep moisture in and harmful agents out. Your moisturizer should also have lipids (fat or waxes) such as cholesterol, lecithin or glycerol.

Dry skin can cause flaky and rough skin. To get rid of the layer of dead skin use a gentle exfoliant containing alpha hydroxy acid or beta hydroxy acid.

Wear sunscreen.

Apply moisturizer frequently.

Summer Short Layered Hair Styles

2010-09-01T11:53:00.000-07:00

Regardless of the season you'll have the chance to flaunt the beauty of your asymmetrical haircut. The summer layered short hair styles adopt some of the tendencies of past seasons and also manage to bring various new inventions to perk up the hair styling repertoire. Pick the look that would suit your hair texture and mirrors your refined sense for cute hair dressing tricks. Feel free to experiment with the classy as well as groovy designs until you spot the one that would make you feel the queen of summer for the hot days.

Messy Layered Short Hair

Using simply your fingers and a drop of gel or mousse to tousle the well-defined and tamed strands is one of the latest trends of hair styling. Indeed the Boho and more relaxed style is created with less effort than any other pop hairdo. First and foremost ask a hair guru to grant you with the voguish uneven steps and sections be it placed in the front or back section. Messy layered short hair styles revive the alternative looks as well as banish the moth-eaten rules of hair styling.

There's no need to get rid of the flyaway instead fake the static effect with the help of the best hair styling products and add some definition to the choppy hairends. It is not a rule to sport only high brow and defined hair styles for the summer. Instead reflect the breezy allure of the windy weather with your purposely tousled and messed haircut. Enhance the tresses with volume by going for asymmetrical and more layers. Whereas the longer ones will soften the trend and would help you sport a more classy do.

Natural Beauty Tips

2010-08-31T10:55:00.000-07:00

Not everyone wants a complete makeover as some like to preserve a more natural appearance. Let's face it, many men are attracted to the low-maintenance, "girl-next-door" look and accomplishing that can be just as challenging as looking model-perfect.

So, how do you achieve a desirable look without the heavy use of cosmetics and makeup? Our natural beauty tips and advice will help you do just that, and put you on the path to a beautiful, unaffected, you.

Practice a Healthy Lifestyle

Natural beauty is akin to an overall healthy appearance. Start with a better lifestyle. Your own attitudes and daily life reflects in how you look to others. Take care of your body and it will take care of you.

Eat a proper, well-balanced diet. Food that's good for your body helps your internal organs function properly and shows on the outside as well. The trick is to read the labels carefully and eat healthy foods with minimal preservatives. Good nutrition is key to your outward appearance and longevity.

The best skin in the world will not overcome a flabby body. Get in good physical shape if you've been slacking off. Set some reasonable fitness goals to get your body fit and trim. Begin with short-term goals and set new ones once they're achieved.

Skin Care Tips

Water plays a crucial role. For radiant skin, stay hydrated to keep your skin soft and supple. Seal in water externally after a shower by applying lotion to damp skin.

Look for all-natural, organic and herbal recipes for basic skin problems. Whether it's dry skin or blemishes, you can target the areas that need it most, foregoing chemicals that can be irritating to your skin.

As you age, you'll hit some bumps along the way. Care for your skin as you do your most prized possession and you'll see the benefits quickly, as well as years from now.

Don't want leathery skin? Lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by reducing exposure to the sun's dangerous rays. When enjoying outdoor activities, apply a sunscreen with SPF of at least 15 and re-applying when necessary.

Wearing Makeup, Naturally

If you wish to wear makeup, utilize only the best cosmetics brushes and beauty tools to enhance your finest features and cover flaws. This allows you to apply only the amount that is needed while blending in any excess color.

Apply a tinted moisturizer or sheer foundation with a damp sponge. Either one will allow your natural skin tone to show through while covering minor imperfections.

Creme or liquid blush blends more naturally than powder. Apply to the apple of your cheeks, outwards, into your hairline to prevent makeup lines.

Don't want to overdo your eyes? You can now enhance your own eyelashes without adding clumps or colors. New, clear mascara is available to separate your lashes and give them luster and shine.

Reduce Stress

Stress is an unfortunate fact in today's fast-paced lifestyle and often reflects in your skin and eyes. Make it routine to relax and pamper yourself, daily if possible. This will give you time to slow down and plan the following day.

Become aware of the facial expressions you often make when stressed-out. If you raise your eyebrows often, you could very well end up with permanent wrinkles on your forehead. If you squint because you don't understand something, lines between your brows may become evident.

Shiny Red Lipstick

2010-08-31T10:29:00.000-07:00

While most of the stars on the red carpet at the 2010 Emmy Awards in Los Angeles favored nude lipstick and barely-there makeup, Jewel opted for a bold swipe of bright red lipstick.

"The colors in her eye shadow picked up the golden nude tones of her dress," said Dior makeup artist Troy Jensen, who created the look. "But on her mouth, I wanted to make a statement with fall's it shade: crimson red lips." Point taken: To keep things classy, choose dramatic eyes or lips—not both.

The Art of Scarf Wearing

2010-08-29T15:20:00.001-07:00

In women's fashion, there is one accessory that is often completely overlooked, yet can offer endless possibilities for changing the look of many different pieces in your wardrobe. That accessory, of course, is the scarf. Scarves have been a part of women's fashion for many decades, in fact there are representations of fringed rectangles of fabric found in Chinese sculpture dating as far back as 1000 b.c.

In the 1950s wearing a scarf was something that evoked an air of Hollywood-style glamour, and sophisticated elegance. Film stars such as Lana Turner, Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly wore scarves in the same way that stars today wear fake tan. They would walk from planes with sunglasses and scarves on looking amazing and mysterious and created a whole following for the garment. Scarves are worn less in this way today but are still an important part of a woman's wardrobe.

Scarves are made from a variety of fabrics and also a variety of styles - traditionally scarves were made from silk or wool but the advent of man made fibres have made scarves a bit less likely to be made from natural fibres. Scarves come in many sizes and shapes, and many are designed for specific uses. There are bandanas, large shawl-like scarves, square scarves, rectangular scarves, and triangular scarves. Some scarves have hemmed edges, some have fringed edges, and others (mainly those made from man made fibres) have fused edges.

Scarves can be worn in a variety of ways: you can wear them as head coverings, shawls, accent pieces, belts, and even as garments. They can be tied, pinned with a piece of jewellery, or secured with specially designed scarf pins. Below are several ways of wearing scarves.

Covering the head is one of the traditional purposes for which scarves have been used. This can be for traditional or cultural reasons, to protect the head from the cold or to protect a new hair do from the ravages of the wind.

One of the less traditional ways of wearing scarves is to use them as garments. A scarf can be used as skirt or even as a blouse. It is also a great thing to wrap round your shoulders if you are a little bit chilly

Perhaps the most popular use for scarves is as a fashion accessory. A scarf can completely change the look of a plain garment, and can add a touch of softness and femininity to a suit. They are versatile because they are available in many colours and shapes and also because they negate the need for jewellery.

By Fiona Neo Muler

Why You Should Never Buy a Fake Handbag

2010-08-29T15:14:00.000-07:00

Fake handbags are getting more and more popular by the year because let's face it, who doesn't love a bargain? Some of the counterfeit bags are becoming so good that sometimes even fashion professionals have a hard time telling the difference. Aside from the fact that counterfeiters steal from the hard work of fashion professionals worldwide, the main problem lies in the fact that fake handbags are illegal so supporting such businesses opens up a pandora's box of consequences.

Replicas Are Reprehensible
According to the IACC (International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition), 18% of the counterfeit products seized by United States customs were fashion-related items. Knockoff handbags, clothes, shoes, and other accessories are becoming more than just a thorn in the side of the fashion industry. The IACC has also stated that fake products rob the U.S. of more than $200 million a year because counterfeiters don't pay taxes or licensing fees on their products. This means that the innocent tax payer is left to cover this loss by paying even more taxes than usual.

Keep in mind that when you buy knockoffs you are inadvertently supporting terrorists, gangs, and organized crime syndicates because these are the people usually found at the forefront of the black market. If that isn't enough, counterfeit products are also dangerous to your health because knockoffs are produced and sold with absolutely no regulation.

For example, a pair of fake sunglasses can claim to provide full UV protection but with nobody there to make sure, it can be a complete lie. Knockoff sunglasses have also been known to have weak, shatter-prone lenses which can really hurt you if you're not careful.
We can all agree that high fashion is very expensive and most of us cannot afford to constantly spend thousands of dollars on handbags and other fashion staples. The best solution is to become a sale junkie and always be on the lookout for authentic goods which have been reduced in price. Just one real Louis Vuitton handbag is much better than a closet full of fakes.

By Acline Wyle

Stress Relief

2010-08-28T03:56:00.000-07:00

How to manage stress

Maybe you just moved or started a new job, or maybe you just always have too many things on your to-do-list; stress is caused by many things and is all too common in our lives.
Change in our life can cause stress and anxiety, especially if we perceive this change as negative.
Unfortunately stress can cause physiological effects such as muscle tension, stomach aches and even headaches.

Tips to reduce stress and its side effects:

Progressive Muscle relaxation: Lay down in a quiet place, close your eyes, and breath in deeply and exhale slowly. Next tense a muscle group, such as your thigh muscles, for about 10 seconds and then relax them. It is best to start with your lower extremities and work your way up. Repeat this with other muscle groups; sholders, feet, legs, stomach and up to your head.

Meditation: Meditation is a focusing of the mind, and for many it brings peace, serenity and stress relief. Two prevelant forms of meditation are mindfulness meditation and transendental meditation.
Yoga: Besides helping manage stress, yoga helps tone muscles, improve flexibility, and improve posture

R and R: Take time to rest and relax. Be sure the rest after a lonf stressful day at work and on the weekend. Hobbies and sports are a great way to relax.

Excersise: Studies show excersise is an excellent way to reduce stress.

Keep a diary: If you have persistent worrying thoughts, write them down in a journal. This will help you put the thoughts aside.

Aromatherapy: Lavender, jasmine, frankincence, myrrh, camomile and orange essential oils are used for relaxation

Identify Why You Smoke and What Motivates You to smoke

2010-08-28T03:38:00.000-07:00

Identify why you smoke and what is motivating you to smoke?

We all know that smoking is bad for you but this article is not designed to make you feel bad about being a smoker. It is designed to help you understand why you smoke and understand what motivates you to smoke.

Which one of these smoker profiles describes you?

Impulsive smoker - Are you an impatience quick tempered person who is motivated to smoke when you are feeling deviant. You could have identified yourself as a rebel at one point in your life. For you smoking is pure pleasure like drinking alcohol or having sex. To quit you need to think first and act later. Start by figuring out what is really important to you and taking more responsibility for your actions. Once you commit to quitting you will quit for good.

Compulsive smoker - You light when you are feeling deprived or depressed. You are the type of individual that allows others to push your buttons which results in you getting upset easily and seek comfort in cigarettes. When you can't have them you feel empty and emotionally fragile. You admit that you have an addictive personality and may also worry about gaining weight if you quit. The first thing you need to address is your sensitivity. Learn to take things in stride and understand that you are not going to please everyone all the time. Work on understanding that without a cigarette your body will still function and there is no energy drain except in your own mind and you can over come your fear of being smoke free.

Creative smoker - Are you an artist, writer, entrepreneur. If so it is a good bet that you use cigarettes to boost your confidence and isolate yourself in your own world. Lighting up has becomes a conditioned relaxed response when you enter your creative zone. You tend to be sentimental and the harsh realities of life threaten you and dampen your spirits. It is time for you to start to believe in yourself. You, not cigarettes can bring out your creative ability. Enlist friends and family to help support you and separate yourself from peers that smoke - if only for a short time.

Passionate smoker - You are an intense achiever. You are often motivated to smoke when you feel disenchanted. You expect a lot for others and you are often disappointed by unmet expectations. That is often when you seek comfort in cigarettes. You must be patience with the world and the people in it. Try not to get annoyed with other and concentrate on having more realistic expectations.

Cocky smoker - You have the sense that nothing touches you and you invincible and you can smoke with impunity but you will eventually pay a steep price. You are far to cavalier about the consequences of your habit and how deluded you are about the ease of quitting. Quitting will test your fortitude and resolve. In order to quit you must understand what a formidable opponent you are up against.

Be Careful of Diet Pills

2010-08-28T03:29:00.000-07:00

Be careful of diet pills.

Just because something is sold over the counter does not mean that it is safe. In studies of diet pill one leading brand had a daily dose of what is equivalent to 30 cans of soda. Such high levels of caffeine can cause insomnia, tremors, stomach problems and headache. In addition to that some pills when tested have tested out to contain very high levels of chromium a mineral that helps regulate insulin and may aid in weight loss. In some cases there was up to 42 percent more chromium listed then on the label which can cause side effects like dizziness, flushing and even kidney failure.
The bottom line is to think twice before taking weight loss supplements.

Dress for Your Figure

2010-08-28T03:01:00.000-07:00

By Anna Lynn C. Sibal

How should we dress to flatter our figures?
It depends on what type of figure we actually have, and there are basically six types of figures.

The skinny type. The skinny type is, well, skinny. Skinny women are those whose bodies are thin, angular, and yes, with very little fat in them. What skinny women would want is to create the illusion of curves, and this illusion of curves is achieved by creating bulk through layering clothes ? vests over tops or dresses over trousers. Aside from layering, wearing clothes with extra details like ruffles, pleats and gathers also add bulk to the body and make it seem curvier.

The top-heavy type. Top-heavy women are women who have bulkier upper bodies and busts that are bigger than their hips. What they would want is to create a balance by playing down the upper body. This can be done by wearing dark tops, or tops that have monochromatic prints, and then pairing them with light-colored pants or skirts. Wearing necklines that give the illusion of length, such as V-necks, will also help tone down the bulky torso.

The bottom-heavy type. Bottom-heavy women are those who have hips that are bigger than their upper bodies. Women with these body types ought to draw the attention away from their hips by wearing light-colored tops that enhance the cleavage and pairing them with sober, dark-colored skirts or pants. The eyes can be further drawn to the torso through the use of chunky necklaces, dangling earrings or long chains around the neck.

The long and lanky type. Women with long and lanky bodies have more flesh than the skinny ones; they are also generally taller. But they have the same concern: how to create the curves that they do not have. The layered look also works for women with this body type. Wide skirts or pants with wide legs in light colors will also work, but never pair them with tops with a low cut.

The petite type. Petite women are those whose bodies are short, lean and thin, but straight. They are small-breasted and do not have waists. These women would need to create the illusion of a waist by wearing a bold belt that greatly contrasts with their tops or their dresses, or full skirts.

The curvy type. Women who have curves should feel good no matter what the sizes of those curves are. Curves are beautiful, and they should be enhanced by clothes that skim the body, like wraparound dresses or blouses, or clothes with fabrics that drape the body. Baggy clothes should be avoided because they only add unwanted bulk.

Top Beauty Foods

2010-08-28T02:51:00.000-07:00

In addition to antioxidants helping fend off heart disease and cancer, while keeping our immune systems, the mind and eyes in good shape they also are know as beauty or power foods.

The United Stated Department of Agriculture has put together a list of the 20 foods with the highest concentration of antioxidants.

The USDA's list:

Small red beans
Wild blueberries
Red Kidney beans
Pinto beans
Cultivated Blueberries
Cranberries
Artichokes
Blackberries
Prunes
Raspberries
Strawberries
Red Delicious & Granny Smith apples
Pecans
Sweet cherries
Black plums
Russet potatoes
Black beans
Plums
Gala apples
Walnuts

Foods that didn't make the top 20 but are also packed with healthy minerals and antioxidants include avocado, asparagus, broccoli rabe, and - dark chocolate.
There's another measure, called Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC), which determines how foods absorb. Foods high on this list include kale, spinach, Brussels sprouts, beets and many of the same berries that have high TAC.

The perfect food ?

Foods with deep rich colors signify a very strong concentrated dose of antioxidants. And we have studies that show us that berries, in and of themselves, help prevent bladder infections and Alzheimer's, age-related brain decline. Berries have fiber, but the also have vitamins and minerals, and they're low in calories and they're sweet. So they're perfect."
Beans, dried or canned, are wonderful. Canned beans are just as nutritious.
One way to get a lot of antioxidants in one sitting is through a delicious salad. People think of salads as lettuce and tomato, but you can make so many interesting salads with so many personalities by mixing all sorts of healthy foods together.

How to Wear Skinny Jeans

2010-08-24T12:36:00.000-07:00

By Cynthia Nellis

Skinny-leg jeans look great on models and celebrities, but can real women pull off this runway look? Sure, if you follow a few guidelines:

The most slimming look comes from skinny jeans in a dark blue or black wash.
You don't have to go with skin-tight jeans to get the look of the trend: jeans vary from super-skinny (usually about a 10" leg opening) to a kinder, straight-leg cut (about 14" leg opening).
One of the key elements for pulling off skinny jeans is to balance it with volume on top including dolman-sleeve tops, bell-sleeve tops or tunics.
Disguise heavy thighs by wearing a longer, belted tunic over skinny jeans.
Cover up thick calves by tucking skinny jeans into tall boots.
Wear heels with skinny jeans for a leg-lengthening look; pointy-toed flats also work.

Breast Cancer Prevention

2010-08-24T12:09:00.000-07:00

By Beverly Smith

According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 213,000 new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in American women last year. The good news is that there are several strategies that can help reduce the risk.

Consider the following lifestyle changes:

Stay physically active. Regular physical activity (at least 30 minutes 4-5 days a week) has been shown to protect against breast cancer.

Limit alcohol. There is a strong link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer. The type of alcohol consumed appears to make no difference. To help protect against breast cancer, limit alcohol to less than one drink a day or avoid alcohol altogether.

Maintain your health care. Early detection is key: in addition to monthly self examinations, women between ages 20 and 39 should have a clinical breast exam performed by a health care professional at least every three years; women 40 years of age or older should have annual breast exams and mammograms.

Supplement wisely. vitamin D, folic acid and antioxidants all may help decrease risk.

Reduce exposure to xenoestrogens. These chemicals with estrogen-like activity are found in common pesticides and industrial pollutants and as hormone residues in meat, poultry and dairy products.

Avoid exposure to radiation. Limiting the number of chest x-rays, especially at a young age, may decrease the risk of breast cancer.

Talk to your doctor. If you have close relatives with breast cancer, your personal risk is increased. Let your doctor know your family history, and discuss other ways you can help to prevent breast cancer.

Plus Size Clothing

2010-08-23T19:07:00.000-07:00

Fashion aids for bulging bellies

By Anna Lynn C. Sibal

No matter what anyone says, we women are born beautiful. The softness of our features, the gentleness of our curves, and our nurturing nature have been the subject of many an artist in paintings and sculptures, and in music and literature. We women are the muses that have always been the driving forces of art and life. And we still are.

We women are born beautiful. We, however, are not perfect. Admittedly, there are still some blemishes that we need to cover up, like a mole, a scar, a birthmark, a pimple, pockets of fat in our body, and other things like that. We are beautiful, but we are not perfect. And so we try to enhance our best features and hide the unflattering ones away.

A usual problem that most women have with their bodies is a bulging belly. Let?s face it: our bodies are made to retain fat for child-bearing purposes, and the fat is usually concentrated on our hips and bellies. There are so many workouts and diets out there that are designed to get rid of the fat in these areas, but it takes time and special effort to cheat the design of Mother Nature. Some of us have succeeded with flattening our bellies, while some have not.

If you are one of us, a woman with a pouch on her abdomen, what is the best way to hide that pouch? Why, with our clothes, of course! Here are ways to hide that unsightly pocket of fat on our abs.

Tops. When choosing the right top, whether it is a blouse, a shirt or a tee, the one thing we have to remember is to avoid those with elastic waists, or those made from Lycra or any stretch fabric. They will only draw the eyes more to those unwanted curves on our torso rather than hide them. We can also leave the last couple of buttons on our button-down shirts open. It is kind of sexy to look at, and it does not squeeze the belly too much. Also, avoid tucking your tops into your pants. Wearing jackets where the hem ends at the hips will also work wonders in hiding that bulge.

Pants. For slacks, the most flattering ones that will also hide the condition of our bellies are those made of tailored cotton. Zippers should also be at the side; zippers at the front only show unwanted bulge. For jeans, go for the long and lean ones, as well as the straight, narrow or slightly-tapered ones that create the illusion of length for the body.

Skirts. Stay far, far away from flimsy fabrics and pleated skirts. They will only make your pouch and curves more pronounced. Instead, try full skirts, mini-skirts or A-line skirts that can keep your belly in. Semi-stretchable denim skirts work well, too.

Belts. Keep your belts big, wide and chunky. Also, wear them slung around the hips instead of at the waist. Narrow belts will only make the bulge seem bigger.

Hiding your belly with clothes will work well. But if you really want the bulge to go away, do your exercise regularly and rigorously.

Easy Makeover

2010-08-23T18:50:00.000-07:00

Olive Skin
Use a tinted moisturizer instead of regular moisturizer but if you have dry skin you use tinted one at the top. To conceal your dark under eye circles. Use a yellow-toned concealer to blend nicely and cover it with a loose powder. Apply powder on your forehead and other shiny part of your face. Use a sheer, berry or plum color lipstick on your lips. You will sure look great.

Fair Skin
Use a moisturizer and foundation with SPF 15. They will protect your skin against the sun. Apply translucent powder to set your foundation. Then stroke peach blush on your cheeks. You can use the same one to line your eyelids too. Apply extra coat of mascara and use a sheer red lipstick for a quick finish.

Rosy Skin
Cover your blemishes and your uneven skin tones with a concealer same shade with your skin. Then apply a berry shade liquid gel blush with your fingers on your cheeks. Put on brown mascara onto your upper and lower lashes. Before applying your lipstick use a tinted balm but if you have rosy lips, apply clear gloss.

Dark Skin
Use an oil free make up. Apply foundation using your fingers or sponge. Use a powder that will match your skin to set the foundation. Then a stroke of brownish red blush will look great on you. Finish it with a coffee or copper colored lip gloss on lips.

What is true beauty and how to truly be beautiful

2010-08-23T05:50:00.000-07:00

Good looks is the charm and magnetism in a person which give an individual a feeling of pleasure and contentment. It is the combination of sharp features with a proper face-cut that makes an individual appealing. A beautiful person is admired and respected. Splendor is a real reward of God, for which we must regularly thank the almighty.

A person is considered to be completely gorgeous if he/she is beautiful from inside and outside, which means the outer pretty and lovely looks are not enough you need to be pretty from inside, you should have a pure and beautiful heart along with a beautiful face. There are some other things that sum up to your attractiveness like your charm, elegance, beam gesture, intellect, personality and elegance along with a healthy body, charming youth, complexion and ideal symmetry.All these things with a clean heart which holds warmth for others is said to be a really wonderful human. An individual with all the above mentioned attributes makes him truly wonderful. Your behavior basically is what makes you beautiful. It is usually said that the first impression is the last impression which is true for external beauty too, but then again it is a sensible proverb that all that glitters is not gold now even this contradicts to what is said before. Anyways, thousands of individuals have thousand statements towards the gist of beauty every one unique and right to their perspective. But lastly what goes with all this is beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.

To be practical enough, the physical beauty is most primarily appreciated; it is later on that we come to identify the inner qualities of that externally beautiful individual. As already mentioned, the outer perfection with a pretty face is a perfect beauty which distributes a large amount of benefits in this selfish world. Right from the childhood where a beautiful and a good-looking child is appreciated and liked, then during the school days, wonderful students get a unique approach from teachers comparatively and naturally in college it is every time a beautiful person that pulls the crowd. Now when you are in 30's and 40's, your charisma still attracts the people, you are still seen upon when in high standard parties. It is obviously a real boon to be born beautiful.

Some people are born wonderful while others can look wonderful with the help of a huge range of make-up tips available to improve each and every feature of your face. A female mostly should look pretty as beauty creates a females confidence and adds glamour to a man's life. A attractive female tends to get more consideration and love from the male governing world. Make-up makes a female look pretty and feel good. Make-up is meant for females and she truly adores doing make-up, but if you truly wish to look a absolute wonderful female it is necessary that you understand the vital essentials of make-up and do it perfectly well. You can obtain a bright and lustrous complexion by using a combination of perfect colors and cosmetics that helpassist you cover and hide any roughness in your facial skin. This will also increase your moral and you will feel more positive when you are anywhere out among a huge crowd where beauty forms an impression.

Women and girls love to do make-up and it their essential desire to look beautiful and as it is rightly said: a woman without make-up is like food without salt. There is a greatstrong feeling of contenment after a perfect make-up, you can hide the flawsmistakes and roughness on your face, and you can highlight your skin texture with perfect strokes of make-up. All this and [a lot more can be done with make-up. To close up in a sentence, a perfect make-up increases your personality and largely builds your assurance. But it is reasonable if you respect and love yourself as what you are, be satisfied with what God has given you, try to develop your inner beauty as your inner beauty is going to last always, outer beauty fades away with time!
Julia Aidan

Choosing a Perfect Holiday Dress!

2010-08-22T13:07:00.000-07:00

The holiday season has officially arrived, and along with food, gifts and other festivities there will be parties and galas galore! Once again, we have tracked down the industry’s top fashionistas to ensure you appear every ounce of the stunning goddess you were meant to be.

In this interview I had the pleasure to speak with couture dress designer Yochi Ben, whose gorgeous fashions have graced the editorials and created quite the stir amongst both celebrities and style lovers alike!

BBS: When it comes to creating a show stopping silhouette, fabric with a good drape that smoothes over curves is essential. What fabrics do you recommend for a flattering drape?

YB: Silk charmeuse, or any other soft fabric with a similar texture and weight work best. Remember, for a beautiful drape, you do not want use heavy fabrics which add “weight” and ‘bulk” to the body.

BBS: What are the most important things to consider when buying a holiday dress?

YB: Weight, height and thickness will determine the best style of the dress to flatter a woman’s body shape.

BBS: As a designer you create dresses that uniquely fit your client’s body shape. What styles would you recommend for both curvy and slim silhouettes?

YB: In my opinion, everyone has a “special” dress waiting to be designed and worn that would make the woman feel classy and sexy regardless of her body shape.

If she is top heavy or has a wider bottom with a defined waist, I would accentuate her waist and bust for a feminine silhouette. Leg length is also a very important factor. A woman with shorter legs and a curvy silhouette may look and feel better with a fitted top and lightly flowing longer bottom.

If she is thinner and proportioned then I may design a body skimming dress that accentuates all of her curves.

BBS: What inspires you as a designer to create stunning dresses that have been featured in editorials and worn by celebrities?

YB: It is my passion and drive. I love to see my clients walk into a room or out of a limo and everyone looks at her and can’t help but stare and say “she looks amazing”. I get a lot of satisfaction and pleasure from that and it inspires me to design the next “wow” dress.

BBS: How can readers seeking custom design dresses for this holiday season contact you?

YB: They can contact me directly via www.yochiben.com or alternatively at the contact details listed below!

Yochi Ben Designs

www.yochiben.com

Skirt Styles For Every Shape

2010-08-22T12:51:00.000-07:00

Skirt Styles

Warm weather is finally here and its time to kick your wardrobe into gear with the best skirt styles to flatter your shape! Whether you’re looking to minimize curves or create them, here are our quick tips to get you started…

Curvy. An A-line skirt that hits just above, or just below the knee is a timeless classic that naturally flatters a curvy silhouette. This skirt style is narrowest at the waistband and then widens towards the hem, allowing the fabric to lay smoothly over curvy hips and thighs.

Asymmetric styles also look fabulous on a shapely body-line. These styles are typically cut on the bias and for you fashion novices out there, designers cut fabric on the bias to ensure that it lays flat on a curve. A clever trick that we applaud? Absolutely.

Common asymmetric styles include sarongs and wrap skirts.

Thin. When it comes to adding shape to a silhouette, the sky is the limit. I love how a pencil skirt with a tapered hem causes one to pause in surprise at the suddenly shapely bottom that appears. Or, how a tulip skirt adds the right amount of curves and shape to straight hips and thighs.

Look for styles with drape and volume such as flare cuts, pleating and ruche details to flatter your silhouette. Avoid shapeless, boxy cuts as these styles will only emphasize the straight lines of your body.

Tall. Balancing the vertical height of your silhouette is all about hemlines. Long legs look great in skirt styles that hit just above or below the knee. It’s the perfect hem length for showing off your legs without exaggerating their length.

Petite. Petites will benefit from a higher hemline, as this will visually lengthen your body’s leg-line. Shop for skirt styles that range from just above the knee to fashionable minis.***

How to Select the Right Maxi Dress

2010-08-22T12:37:00.000-07:00

Kenzo SS'10 RTW

In contrast to last season’s body-con styles, designers have shifted gears and proven that maximum coverage is both stylish and sexy. Sweeping skirts and long sleek dresses flooded the catwalk for Spring/Summer 2010, and the style populous is very pleased.

The maxi dress is a “figure-friendly” trend that can be worn by every body-type, and we’ve got the right tips on selecting the perfect cut for your shape.

Petite: Style details that bring the eye up will visually balance the length of the maxi dress with your height. Soft ruffles and ruche details along the bust line, V-necklines, and empire waistlines, are a simple way to achieve this. Buying a maxi dress in a solid color is a fail-safe option, but don’t limit yourself. Small-scale prints look great on a petite frame, and will not overwhelm the silhouette.

Thin: Shop for maxi-dress styles that are cut closer to the body to define your silhouette. Alternatively, a flattering silhouette can be created by wearing a belt with your maxi to instantly create a defined waistline. Maxi dresses with tucks, ruffles, tiers, and ruche details will add volume and shape to your slender silhouette. Experiment with bold colors, prints, and asymmetric neck-lines to up your wow-factor.

Curvy: When it comes to curvy silhouettes, I love the versatility of a maxi dress for playing up, or disguising curves. Maxi dresses that are fitted along the bodice and drape loosely from the waist, will enhance a curvy bust-line while disguising a full tummy, hips and thighs. In contrast, a belted tunic styles work well to minimize a fuller upper body while adding definition to the waist.

Own It. Maximize the appeal of this trend by topping off your maxi dress with the right accents. It’s generally accepted that these styles can be worn with minimal jewelry, ballet flats, and summer sandals. But why not try something new?

Try balancing out the fullness of a loosely draped maxi dress with a structured jacket. Or, swap out the gladiators for a pair of distressed leather boots. Alternatively, why not bring the drama by pairing a sleek maxi dress with a wide-brimmed hat?

Style is what you make it, and this season’s maxi dress trend is no exception. ***

Photo Credit: Kenzo SS’10 RTW, Courtesy of Style.com

Your Most Flattering Neckline

2010-08-22T11:50:00.000-07:00

When it comes to choosing a T-shirt, blouse, sweater or dress, it’s the neckline that is likely to make all the difference between a look that flatters your figure and one that accentuates your less-than-perfect parts. “Often, when an outfit doesn’t work, it’s because of the neckline,” explains Houston stylist and fashion show producer Todd Ramos.

On the other hand, choose the right cut, and you’ll appear taller, slimmer and more stylish. How to create this magic? You have to factor in your bust size, neck length, height and even face shape. Here’s a guide to discovering which necklines work for you.

Sweetheart, Scoop Neck, V-neck and Square Neck
The collarbone and decollete region is one of the most alluring parts of any woman. Wearing an open neckline that shows it off is going to make most women appear longer and leaner, says Ramos. Lower, open necklines like a sweetheart (which is shaped like the top of a heart), scoop, square or V-neck tend to look good on almost every body type and size. “They bring attention to your face and elongate your upper body, especially if you’re petite or have a short neck,” says Ramos. Just make sure you don’t reveal too much.

* Tip: If you’re not well endowed, sweetheart and scoop necklines are best at creating the illusion of curves.

* Bottom line: Great for everyone, unless you’re top heavy or have an especially long neck.

Crew Neck and Boatneck
If you have a long neck, narrow face, small chest or sloped shoulders, a high neckline — one that rests on or very near the collarbone — is your best bet. Crew necks and boatnecks draw the eye out to your shoulders so you appear more balanced and proportioned. In this case, the more substantial neckline gives the illusion of square shoulders, a shorter neck, a fuller face and more ample bust.

* Tip: If you’re pear-shaped, look for dresses in this cut to balance your upper and lower body.

* Bottom line: Crew necks and boatnecks balance out narrow necks, faces, shoulders and small chests. But on the flip side, these necklines can make you look bigger than you are if you have generous curves, a short neck or broad shoulders.

Cowl-necks, Mock Necks and Turtlenecks
By choosing the right amount of coverage, you’ll find there’s no need to shiver in the name of beauty. A true turtleneck that hits a couple of inches below the chin will whittle away your height, making it best for those who want to offset a long neck or face. A cowl-neck, which is a looser version of a turtleneck, naturally drapes at the chest, creating a vertical line that elongates the body. A mock neck hits slightly lower than a turtleneck and serves as a good midpoint if you can’t part with your more covered-up sweaters.

* Bottom line: Trade turtlenecks for mock necks or cowl-necks unless you have a long face or neck.

A Universally Flattering Neckline
Whatever size you are, a halter will flatter your figure. “It gives support and lift to a big bust,” says Ramos. If the halter has a built-in bra, it can create curves where there are none, which is why you see a lot of halter-style bathing suits and wedding dresses. If your arms or shoulders are your trouble spot, Ramos advises topping the halter with a fitted jacket.

The Neckline to Avoid
Strapless clothing may be on every rack in every store, but stylists agree it’s a hard look to pull off — unless you’ve got flawless proportions and a yoga bod like Jennifer Aniston. “A strapless cut can make top-heavy women spill out, and tall, thin women look giraffe-like,” says Ramos. The silhouette may, however, be a boon to petite women, helping them look taller.

Tweak Unflattering Necklines
If you wore crew necks before you figured out it’s not your most flattering neckline, work the scissors. “Cut a crew neck a few inches straight down the middle,” says Ramos. A T-shirt may fray a little, but that’s in vogue, he says. And if you cut a sweater, a few minutes in the dryer will prevent it from unraveling.

With any lower necklines, there’s the risk of going too low and looking inappropriately sexy. Whether your top goes too deep or a V-neck is not your best look, try it over a camisole or slim-fit collared shirt before you toss it. “Layering can breathe new life into a too-revealing top,” says Ramos.

Holly Crawford is a Houston-based freelance writer who has contributed to numerous magazines and Web sites, including Glamour, InStyle, Allure, Cosmopolitan, Shape and Elle online.

Increase Sperm Count and Increase Fertility and Increase Sexual Stamina

2010-08-18T13:59:00.000-07:00

Tips to improve and increase a low sperm count which the leading cause of male infertility is. Temporary reduction in sperm production is related to various causes like heavy duty cycling, exposure to extreme heat, ill fitting briefs, insomnia, performance pressure and emotional stress. All of these are causes of low sperm count in men. However, patients who suffer from this temporary low count can try out some helpful lifestyle changes to boost their sperm count.

About six percent of males between the ages of 15 and 50 struggle with infertility. Male infertility can be caused by a variety of problems.

A specific cause, such as a varicocele, can be responsible for a low sperm count. A recent study shows that sperm count can be improved by a combination of zinc and folic acid. Low vitamin C has also been implicated in an abnormal sperm count. One all natural vitamin and fertility supplement called FertilAid for men has been found in a study to improve the sperm quality.

Causes of Low Sperm Count

Fertility problems in men may be multi-factorial, meaning that there may be more than one cause at the root of the problem. Here are some of the possible causes for low sperm count:

1. Prostate gland disorders

2. Hormonal problems

3. Overweight

4. Heat (due to wearing tight underpants, prolonged sitting in hot tub, etc.)

5. Infected semen

6. Increased masturbation and repeated ejaculation over a short period of time

7. Smoking and drinking alcohol

8. Anabolic steroid use

9. Some prescription drugs

10. Some illnesses

11. Genetic disorders

12. Testicular injury and disease

13. Environmental toxins and radiation

14. Zinc deficiency

Increase Sperm Count

A low sperm count can also reflect lifestyle choices that negatively impact male fertility. The following are some that may influence the sperm count:

1. Take a regular vitamin and fertility supplement including folic acid

2. Stop smoking because smoking significantly decreases both sperm count and sperm-cell motility.

3. Prevent overheating of the scotum: An increase of scrotal temperature (caused by tight underwear, long stays in a sauna or Jacuzzi, for example) can impair sperm production.

4. Prevent excessive stress and perform relaxation exercises: Since infertility and life in general can be stressful, learn to relax. Stress is sometimes responsible for certain infertility problems such as hormonal problems.

5. Maintain a healthy weight: Not too under or overweight since weight influences estrogen and testosterone levels.

6. Stop using drugs: Prolonged use of recreational drugs (for example, alcohol, marijuana, cocaine).

7. Stop steroids: Anabolic steroid use (may cause testicular shrinkage).

8. Do not overly exercise: Overly intense exercise (high levels of adrenal steroid hormones can cause a testosterone deficiency).

9. Stay away from Environmental hazards and toxins (such as pesticides, lead, paint, radiation, radioactive substances, mercury, benzene, boron, and heavy metals).

10. Eat well, get hydrated and sleep well. Malnutrition and anemia can negatively affect your sperm count.

11. Exercise regularly.Exercising your PC muscle can help you shoot further than ever before.

12. Eat Nutritious Food - Diet that's low in fat, and high in protein, vegetables, and whole grains is good for your health and for your sperm. Avoid bitter, astringent and spicy foods.Reduce caffeine intake

13. Avoid heating of testicles - Wear loose, cotton boxer shorts, Avoid hot baths and saunas

14. Lose any excess weight, which tends to cause testosterone/oestrogen imbalances.

15. Reduce stress levels by learning relaxation techniques - Keep your mind and body healthy by regular practice of YOGA and MEDITATION.

16. Massage body with herbal oil, which improves blood circulation.

Dr. Charles Buchar

What Can Men Do for Little (& Gigantic) Leaks?

2010-08-18T13:52:00.001-07:00

Walking on eggshells around the issue of incontinence doesn't do anybody any good. Agreed, it's an uncomfortable issue. Still, incontinence is frequently associated to a medical condition. Most men don't want to leak - and they without doubt don't want anyone to know for fear of being uncomfortable.

So, what can we do to help the men in our lives who are living with this difficulty? Quite often, the concern is only a slight leak here and there. Large enough to discover something to absorb what the body can't contain, but talk about 'adult diapers' to most men and they abandon the room. On the whole grown men don't desire to wear adult diapers. For these men, there's a solution. Incontinence underwear that look and feel like real men's briefs - because they are actual briefs.

These cotton jersey briefs are ideal for countless reasons. They're made of a soft cotton/poly jersey blend, so they are comfortable, washable, reusable & better for the environment. And, since the absorbent liner is sewn in, you don't have to fight with disposable incontinence liners.

Wearever Classic Brief - for Light to Moderate Incontinence

* Soft and comfortable cotton/poly jersey
* Fly-front jockey styling
* No inserts or disposable pads are required
* Sewn-in, super absorbent Unique-Dri pad traps liquid for built-in protection all day
* Waterproof outer layer prevents leakage for double protection
* Agion antimicrobial fibers eliminate the bacteria that cause odor
* Easy-care machine wash and dry
* More economical than disposables good for 200-250 washes

Wearever Super Brief - for Moderate to Heavy Incontinence

* Soft and comfortable cotton/poly jersey
* Fly-front jockey styling
* No inserts or disposable pads are required
* Sewn-in, super absorbent Unique-Dri pad traps liquid for built-in protection all day
* Waterproof outer layer prevents leakage for double protection
* Agion antimicrobial fibers eliminate the bacteria that cause odor
* Easy-care machine wash and dry
* More economical than disposables good for 200-250 washes
* Twice as absorbent as the Wearever Men's Brief M-1. The pad is thicker and a bit longer.

These briefs are fully absorbent for men as well as visibly less bulky than adult diapers. They're cotton jersey. They are authentic underwear and they keep your incontinence issues your little secret. They give you peace of mind.

Whether you are in search for personal products or buying for those you care for, know that quality comes first with these incontinence briefs.

Tammy Chamberlain

Five Tips to Quit Smoking and Benefits of Doing So

2010-08-18T13:50:00.000-07:00

If you're committed to quit smoking and the benefits from doing so, there are some important things you need to know before you begin. Just follow these five tips to quit smoking and enjoy benefits to your health almost immediately.

1. An important factor when you first attempt to stop smoking is making sure that you set a target date and list the many benefits of being an ex smoker. The reason why this is important is because it prepares your mind to the thought of being an ex smoker. If you don't set a target date and prepare to quit smoking, then you run the risk of procrastinating and not fully committing to quitting.

2. Another important factor for you to consider for your quit smoking efforts is what "triggers" you need to avoid i.e. stress, driving, after a meal, with a cup of coffee. It's critical that you recognize these triggers and plan alternative ways to deal with the them. Not having an alternate plan might just be an open invitation to remind you of why you enjoyed smoking in those situations in the first place. If you make sure that you recognize the triggers and plan an alternate substitute, then you'll be fine.

3. You don't have to wait very long in order to experience some of the quit smoking benefits. 20 minutes after you quit, your blood pressure has already decreased, your pulse rate has dropped and the blood temperature of your hands and feet has increased. 2 hours after quitting, you have significantly reduced the nicotine in your system. and make sure that you drink plenty of water. It will help flush the nicotine and other chemicals out of your body, plus it can help reduce cravings by fulfilling the "oral desires" that you may have..

4. Instead of minimizing the quit smoking benefits by downplaying the health benefits and justifying the cost of a pack today, try it this way: Hypnosis and if that does not work then there are many smoking cessation products available today. In fact, if you quit smoking then you will find that the cost with either of these techniques is considerably less than if you continued to smoke.

5. Have you considered "Cold Turkey"? It's not as difficult as you might think. Many smokers find that the only way they can truly stop once and for all is to just quit abruptly without trying to slowly taper off..

Did you know that only 12% of smokers can expect to live to 85, as compared to 69% of non-smokers? Why risk losing even one year of life or being one of the statistical average of smokers and lose 10 years? Or 25 years? Why risk an average of 12 years disability before you die?

So if you really want all the quit smoking benefits, follow these tips to reduce the risk of the many side effects associated with smoking and add years to your life

I am a proud parent of three (3) children ages 20, 18 and 16. I invite you to join me on my exciting journey and develop the skills necessary to not only be successful online but LIFE in general.

Jim Roche

Insomnia- Common Causes

2010-08-18T13:38:00.000-07:00

There are a lot of different sleep disorders out there that are affecting millions of people. This can be so frustrating since sleep is meant to help our bodies regroup and regenerate to help us tackle the toils of each passing day.

One of the most common sleep disorders out there is that of insomnia.

Insomnia is the inability for a person to be able to enjoy a good night's rest. Most people that have insomnia will stay up for hours in their bed and feel restless and anxious. In order to treat this disorder you have to understand what the causes of insomnia are.

There are many different causes of insomnia but some of the biggest ones are related to psychological issues and believe it or not diet.

1. Stress and Depression

If you are constantly stressed out because of your career, schooling, relationships, and family, then you are a good candidate for insomnia.

This stress will cause you to stay awake at night worrying about upcoming events and potential issues. In order to get rid of stress induced insomnia you have to learn how to relax and have hope for the future.

Another cause of this sleep disorder is depression and anxiety. If an individual is depressed about their life then they will have anxiety about starting another day. This leads them to stay awake into all hours of the night worrying about things.

2. Diet

Now how often have you found yourself sitting down for a quick snack before bed? Maybe to enjoy your favorite ice cream, cookie(s) or even worse chips and a soda right before crawling into bed.

All of these types of snacks not only do damage to your mid section but also give you an unnatural boost of energy...the last thing you need right before going to bed. Even the tiniest bit of caffeine or sugar has a very negative effect on your bodies ability to relax.

So... we all have stress in our lives in some form right?

And if you have a problem convincing yourself not to grab that evening snack right before bedtime then what are you supposed to do?

Offset it with an all natural supplement containing a few key ingredients that will help your body and mind relax so you can get a good night sleep. Look for a product that contains these proven sleep delivering ingredients like GABA (gamma-amino butyric acid), Melatonin and 5 HTP (which helps your body produce melatonin naturally).

These nutrients in combination will help you get a good night sleep and wake up refreshed and ready to take your day head-on.

Amy Barber

Vaginal Dryness Causes and Treatment for Natural Lubrication

2010-08-18T13:11:00.000-07:00

A dry vagina is a sure way of bidding bye to sex irrespective of age or circumstances. Many women who suffer this problem often suffer quietly if not assisted. The problem is even worse when the society culture, personal experience and tradition calls for total submission and suppression of own sexuality. Any sexual expression that may be noticed is interpreted as a sign of immorality and bad behavior. Any anxiety bent on igniting sexual excitement therefore with resultant lubrication of the genitalia and bringing fulfillment of sexual activity is totally squashed.

Vaginal dryness is a physical condition that occurs when the entire female sexual organ is not lubricated. This situation makes intercourse uncomfortable; in most cases it causes pain and even injury sometimes leaving bruises and sores. It may be said it is prevalent during menopause mainly but we should not forget causes are varied and may even be found in teens and other age groups. Accompanying dryness often may be some itching, burning, irritation and pain or light bleeding during sex. All these combined display exact clinical symptoms of dryness.

The most glaring cause of vagina dryness is the decreased estrogen levels in the body. This hormone production naturally goes down when there is no much sexual activity resulting in reduced muscle lining and thinning of the vagina wall. Other clinical drugs derail estrogen delivery too; these are medications for cancer, ulcers, high blood pressure, diabetes plus any allergies not forgetting sexually transmitted diseases. Yeast often makes severe attacks on the vulva causing micro flora imbalance; cleansing of the vagina with unregulated pH soaps too leaves inflammations that bring about dryness.

Treatment of dryness is multilevel from gels, creams to estrogen skin patch therapy. One peculiar herbal gel called Hersolution is now in the market promising to turn round sexual life of all women suffering from this condition. Helpless women have come back to life and are beaming with vigor and ready to take several rounds of shots from men. Users have given testimonies and exciting tales of how their youthfulness has been restored. There is no more negative look and no more psychological and physical strain either.

Hersolution Gel is a topical herbal cream made from natural plant derivatives. It has all the necessary essences and rich active ingredients ready to stimulate the genitals. All research tests have cleared it as clinically clean and approved for use and has no known side effects. The cream essentially ignites the blood flow to the walls of the vagina; in turn physiological activities of the muscles take over by switching on nerves hence more lubrication and control of the sex action gets underway. The long forgotten libido is automatically ignited and more pleasurable experiences get noticed.

The ingredients of Hersolution Gel are botanical essences, vitamins, olive squalene, cocoa butter, aloe vera extract and shea butter. The formula is very precise; it gives the desired and expected results. Other aphrodisiac compound additives help in increasing sexual stamina resulting in improved performance and prolonged orgasm. Other catalysts added for accelerated absorption through the skin are menthol, citric acid plus purified water. Many women have reported fine sensation and better control of vagina lips after short and brief application of this cream. Easy and smooth penetration coupled with a lot of warmth and love for more sex.

Ryan Mutt

Ways to Increase Breast Size to Achieve Best Results

2010-08-18T13:04:00.000-07:00

Having a well -filled breast is almost every dream woman. In a society like ours where having breasts large adored and given such emphasis, it is not surprising that each flat -chest woman wishes to be well- endowed. Various breast enhancement products have come to the forefront that promise to give each breasts fuller. But there is no evidence that work really.

Here's ultimate guide to beautiful breasts at any age.
Most young women suffer from low self esteem because they were constantly mocked for his small chest or breasts fallen. There is a popular belief that men prefer women with large firm breast, but sadly this is true for most men.

Many women suffer from low self esteem due to the small size of the breasts. Breasts of perfect shape and size to add femininity and sexuality of women, so most women are changing into different forms for breast enlargement. Sometimes ads submitted by different models and celebrities with gorgeous big breasts add to the woes of women with small breasts that forces them to go for medical treatment.

Women who are not well endowed in the chest area can do something, that is, if they want because some women are perfectly happy with the size of their breasts.

Here are some ways to increase their breast size:

The increase breast size naturally

Sinus exercises you can increase your breast size through participation in the elevation of large and firm breasts exercise. Exercises like push-ups, press and dumb-bell fly can help increase business and running their boobs by building the muscles of the chest area known as pectoral muscles. There are tapes of exercise that can provide adequate information as to how to achieve the best results.

Estrogen creams if a woman's body does not produce sufficient amounts of estrogen a female hormone and their breasts are too small, you can use the use of estrogen cream to expand the size of the chest. But women are advised not producing enough estrogen use this method because estrogen does not enlarge the breasts of normal women, i.e. women's bodies produce enough estrogen.

Fake it! Can increase the appearance of your breasts using complete with padded bras or inserts can use silicon, which will automatically see your breasts are larger and fit perfectly at the bottom of her brassier. Do not worry, once you are fully dressed nobody will notice the change as it becomes undetectable.

Weight gain! 80-85% of a Woman’s breast consists of fat; weight gain is also one of the paths to increase their breast size. Women who gain weight automatically notice an increase in the size of their breasts. Hey, let's be realistic for a moment, most women would never put a single pound, you can not avoid it.

Breast enlargement pills and cream that are one of the most popular natural methods of increasing women's bust line. These product help to increase the size of your boobs, because they contain natural ingredients that stimulate breast growth. However, some of these can be dangerous to your health, make sure you find out what types of ingredients and herbs that are used in the production of these tablets before considering using it. Many breast enlargement Product are made from different herbs, make sure you are not allergic to one or more of these herbs.

Exercise
Okay, so exercise will not add inches to your breasts. The breast tissue is largely fatty and there's no exercise to grow fat. But Exercise can make your breasts sit higher and more uniform on your chest because it builds up pectoral muscles directly below the breasts. This pushes the breasts giving them external appearance of being a bit larger. If you strengthen your back muscles, you can also improve your posture and make your chest look a hundred times better. Try the following exercise daily to increase your breast size naturally and to firm them up:

a. Push- ups:
This will help keep your chest muscles firm and toned. To do this, put your hands and knees on the floor with Plan your back. Align your hands with your bust. Fold your arms and lower yourself until your chest almost touches the floor. Then push yourself back up to starting position. Hold this pose for several seconds and then fold your arms again bringing your torso down a few inches to the floor. Repeat this ten times. In the second week, perform two full sets of ten repetitions. And in the third week after Again, do three full sets every other day.

b. Modified push- ups
This is akin to push- ups mentioned earlier. The only difference is that instead of hands and knees on the floor, lower arms, elbows and toes are placed against the floor. The torso is raised up but your arms and elbows and toes are kept lower the floor.

c. The rear extension
The back extensions strengthen your muscles upper and lower back, thus improving posture. Do this after each set of push -ups, lies facedown the floor, lift one arm and opposing foot a few inches straight in the air simultaneously, and hold on to one count December Do the move twice on each side.

d. Bench Press:
This is the best exercise to shape and firm your bust line because aside from shaping and firm to the line bust, it also sculpts the shoulders and tightens the triceps. To perform this exercise, lie flat on a bench with one foot in each side of the bench touching the floor. Press firmly his head, shoulders, back and butt on the bench while sticking up your chest. Keep the dumbbells about 18-20 inches separate and parallel to the floor with your palms facing up. Slowly push the dumbbells straight up, away from your chest. Extend your arms fully but not lock your elbows when arms are fully prolonged. The dumbbells should now be about some feet above your chest. Pause slightly at the top of movement then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to starting position. Inhale and hold your breath as you lower the dumbbells. When they reach the box, start again to move the weight up. Exhale as you pass the point of greatest resistance. Repeat this 8-12 times finish a game. You can run about 1-3 games in a session and about 3 sessions per week with the rest one day between sessions.

e. chest press
Using two three - five to the pound dumbbells, sit the edge of a chair with your back straight, arms at your sides. Lean forward slightly at your hips, and bend your elbows at 90 degrees, keeping the palms down. Levant their arms from the shoulders so your elbows reach the level of shoulder, his hands in front and each side. Hold this position for a count of four, and then return to their start position. Repeat this ten times.

f. Arm swings
When standing erect, swing your right arm in clockwise for eight counts while the left arm rest on its side. So let your rest right arm at your side and swing your left arm clockwise also for eight counts. Repeat this exercise in both arms only this time the movement is counterclockwise.

g. Stand-up push- ups
Stand facing a wall at arm's length. Place the palms on the wall. Push against the wall as if you pushed away, without bending the arms at elbow. Hold for eight counts and relax arms for eight counts. Repeat this eight to twenty times a day.

h. Apply pressure
Massage the area above and outside of your bust in circular motions applying gentle pressure. This helps stimulate circulation in the muscles and help tone the tissue fatty breasts.

Leena Kiri

Cancer: Causes And Remedies (Part Four)

2010-08-17T07:37:00.000-07:00

Natural Healing For Cancer

Healing from cancer must begin where the cancer started - the human mind pattern. Whatever is not in your mind-pattern cannot happen to you. If cancer has happened to you, cancer or the belief in cancer is in your mind pattern.

I hear many people, mainly Christians, always talking about not claiming a thing. Well, when it comes to disease they don't have to claim the disease because the disease has already claimed them. Just because you say you don't or won't claim a thing doesn't mean you won't have or suffer from the thing you profess to not claim. If you don't claim a thing (on the surface with words) but in your heart you fear the thing and believe in the thing, you GOT IT!

You only have cancer once you believe in cancer. You can only die from cancer if you believe you can die from cancer. It's predominantly mental. Why do you think doctors can tell a person that they have only six months to live and in six months the person dies of cancer? I witnessed this with my father back in 1994. They told pops he had only six months to live and he bought it. The man died in six months precisely.

Doctors know that a cancer patient who is blasted with radiation and inundated with chemotherapy will succumb from these treatments within six months and cancer will get the blame.

Western doctors are in error for telling scared and faithless cancer patients/victims that they only have a certain amount of time to live. This is wrong on doctors' behalf. You should never tell a person that they are dying or only have a certain amount of time to live. The body manifests what the mind believes. You can't enjoy life knowing you are going to die. Most people don't even truly live life and because they never learned to truly live, they are souls afraid of dying. As Braveheart said, "Every man dies, but not every man really lives." Most people are alive but they are not "living."
In the East, the doctors don't tell the patient that they have a fatal disease and only have a certain amount of time to live. However, they do tell family members.

Big Money of K.J.L.H. 102.3 F.M.'s Front Page show here in Los Angeles got mad at me back in 2000 because I said on the radio that I would never get cancer. Big Money said I couldn't say that. Then he brought up the fact that Minister Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam had prostate cancer. Now what does Minister Farrakhan having cancer have to do with Djehuty Ma'at-Ra? Farrakhan and Djehuty are two different individuals and our lifestyles are very different, especially our diets.

I can say that I will NEVER get cancer because I mean that! It's not in my mind-pattern. I can't conceive of this in my mind. More importantly, I know what cancer is and what causes cancer. Even better, I know how to prevent and remedy cancer.

So first of all, in healing cancer, you need a strong and positive mindset and strong will to live.
Your typical and degenerate diet MUST change! No more meats, dairy, refined grains and carbohydrates, refined starches, etc. The diet MUST become 100% raw foods, preferably organic.
The best foods to eat to eradicate cancer are green colored foods - kale, parsley, spinach, greens, cabbage, broccoli, etc. Greens foods are great alkaline foods saturated with nutrients. Green drinks or veggie cocktails drank daily are exceptional. They give instant life to the cells.
VEGETABLES. Just about all vegetables should and can be eaten. Green vegetables and vegetables with color are best! Vegetables are ALIVE and laced with enzymes, minerals, and other valuable nutrients. Do not cook the vegetables. Cooking KILLS! Cooked food played a pivotal role in the cancer in the first place.
FRUITS can be eaten too, but stay away from eating a lot of citrus fruits and not because they are acidic, because they are not. In spite of their natural acids, citrus fruits are very alkaline. Melons are the best fruits to eat in healing from cancer followed by various berries, especially those with antioxidant properties (blueberries, Goji, lycii, elderberry, etc.)

With cancer, I personally prefer the eating of vegetables over fruits due to the sugar content of fruit. Cancer thrives in sugar. Even though the sugar in fruit is natural, the body is usually too inundated with unnatural sugars and we want to prevent confusion. So start off first with vegetables and then work the fruits into the healing diet. After a while, the Body Intelligence begins to differentiate between natural sugar and unnatural sugar.

OXYGEN/OZONE Therapy. These therapies are big in Europe where they are also legal unlike here in the United States. If you have an oxygen machine or ozonator and a body bag/suit, oxygenate or ozonate yourself twice daily (45-60 minutes). The oxygen or ozone will penetrate your skin and saturate your blood killing cancer cells instantly. You can also take oxygen/ozone baths daily. In these baths, you leave the machine going while in the tub. An oxygen/ozone bath should be anywhere from 1-2 hours. You can enhance this bath by adding a few pounds of sea salt (to alkalize the water) and MSM sulfur. Every glass of water should be oxygenated or ozonated in addition to being alkaline. If you don't have an oxygen or ozone machine, you may add oxygen drops (20-30 drops per glass) or 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide (1/8 of an ounce) to your water. You can also add these to your bath water if you don't have an oxygen or ozone machine.
Oxygenated oil (Oz-Oil) can be used to rub the entire body down with so as to help oxygenate the body. Oz-Oil is very healing!

MAGNETS are great if you have tumors. You will need powerful magnets to shrink the tumors. Magnet strength sizes 4,600 gauss to 14,000 gaass are ideal. The higher the better! Never sleep with magnets above your eyes (preventing brain ionization). The magnets should be applied to the tumor and left on.

HERBS are very ideal in healing cancer. You will want to use blood cleansing herbs such as Echinacea (purpurea, pallida or angustifolia), Goldenseal root, Chickweed, Manjistha, Yellow Dock, Cerasee, Burdock Root and Dandelion Root. Blood cleansing herbs will also cleanse the lymphatic fluid too.
You will also want to use tissue rebuilding and repairing herbs too, such as Comfrey Root, Burdock Root, Sarsaparilla and Chaparral.
Immune boosting herbs are also ideal in healing from cancer. These herbs include Suma, Ginseng, Astragalus, Echinacea, Goldenseal, Pau D'Arco (LaPacho), Cat's Claw, Yew Tips and Codonopsis to name a few. These herbs stimulate the body's natural anti-cancer defenses. They increase the activity of natural killer cells which recognize and destroy cancer cells at first sight and improve the efficacy of interferon (protective protein when a foreign substance/invader is lurking).

SEAWEEDS are important to consume in healing from cancer because they are very oxygenating, alkalizing and nutritious. The best seaweeds to consume are Super Blue Green algae, Chlorella, Spirulina, Dulse, Irish Moss and Kelp. Seaweeds will eradicate the damaging effects of radiation from radiation treatment.

MUSHROOMS are very healing in cancer. You will want to use the healing and therapeutic mushrooms - Reishi, Maitake and Shitake. Maitake is the most potent of the healing mushrooms. These mushrooms should be taken in extract form. These mushrooms greatly help to dissolve tumor growth.

WATER or hydrotherapy can be used in the healing regimen for cancer. The best water to drink for healing purposes is alkaline water followed by distilled water. You will want to add Clear Quartz crystal to this water as this will greatly transform the water and make it very healing. Crystal water will eradicate the damaging effects of radiation - guaranteed! Adding liquid chlorophyll also boosts this water's healing ability.

CRYSTAL THERAPY is undoubtedly the most important aspect of healing for cancer. Crystals work on the energy level where cancer begins. Crystals can cause cancer frequencies to change and thus rapidly begin the core healing aspect.

COLON CLEANSING is imperative in healing from cancer. It is very true that all sickness, disease and even death begin in the colon. However, healing also begins in the colon. Colonics and enemas are essential in healing from cancer, especially colon and rectal cancers. Colon-cleansing herbs include Cascara Sagrada, Senna, Buckthorn, Aloe Vera resin, Rhubarb, Bilwa, Bibitaki, Jalap Root, and Glucommanan to name a few. Bentonite clay (liquid form) helps to remove heavy metal toxins from the colon as well as mucoidal plaque. Drinking Aloe Vera juice is very soothing and healing to the colon. Aloe Vera juice is very alkalizing.
VITAMIN B-17 (Laetrile). Leatrile is banned here in the U.S. because it is effective in healing from cancer and thus poses a threat to the U.S. cancer monopoly and medical cartel (FDA). However, one of the greatest sources of natural Vitamin B-17 is Wheat Grass, so drink plenty of wheat grass (while you still can).

MEXICO CANCER CLINICS are great alternative medical facilities in which to seek treatment and healing for cancer. However, what you need to know is that these clinics will not just take any ole cancer patient. If the cancer patient is too weak to digest and swallow food or to walk, these clinics will not accept the person so it's best to visit one of these clinic early on. These clinics provide natural biological medical services which are non-toxic and non-invasive which include detoxification, hyperthermia, bio-oxidative therapy, chelation therapy, major and minor hemotherapy, I.V., I.M., hydrogen peroxide I.V. drips, and colon therapy.
Here is a listing of some of the Tijuana (Mexico) cancer clinics:
"Advanced Center of Integrated Medicine," Institute Allen W. Lloyd Building, Avenue Pasio Tijuana # 406-201, 2nd Floor at International border, Tijuana, Mexico 22320 [Mailing; P.O. Box 926, Bonita, California 91908] Telephone: (800) 337-1917 Fax: 011-52-66-824920
"American Biologics," Azucena #15 La Mesa, T.J. B.C., Mexico [Mailing: Chula Vista, California 91911] Telephone: (800) 227-4458 (619) 429-8200 Fax: 011-52-66-816435
"American Metabolic Institute," 420 Grandos FRACC La Mesa, Tijuana, B.C. Mexico [Mailing: 555 Saturn Boulevard Building B, M/S432, San Diego, California 92154] Telephone: (800) 388-1083 (619) 267-1107 Fax: (619) 267-1109
"Bio-Medical Center," 615 General Ferreira 9Colonia Juarez) Tijuana, B.C. Mexico [Mailing: P.O. Box 727 Tijuana, B.C. Mexico] Telephone: 011-52-84-9011
For a complete listing of all the Tijuana, Mexico cancer clinics, contact Promotion Publishing, 3368 F Governor Dr. Suite 144, San Diego, California 92122; Telephone: (800) 231-1776
And lastly, stop saying and believing that everyone has a cancer cell in the body and that you can either feed it or fight it. Remove that notion. Get it out of your mind-pattern.
Remember, with God ALL things are possible, even healing from cancer.
The power to heal lies within (self) -

Djehuty Ma'at-Ra

Modern Bridal Make-up

2010-08-17T07:34:00.001-07:00

A bridal makeup is not much different than making a beautiful image. At the time of wedding the bride should be so much beautiful in her look, that everybody just gets amazed by her beauty and the groom becomes totally wondered about her by looking her in a glance. There are lots of modern makeup methods which have been evolved over the periods of time. For some years the latest bridal makeup method is the airbrushing. This type of method is used by most of the bridal makeup artists.

The bridal makeup artists know this fact very well that the foundation of a perfect bridal makeup is done by the airbrushing. Regardless of the makeup type either Indian bridal makeup or the western bridal makeup, the foundation for a good makeup can be done by the modern methods such as airbrushing. In fact several makeup artists have agreed that the big celebrities also go for the airbrushing method. But what is the special fact about airbrushing that it makes it modern makeup method preferred by the makeup artists?
We all know the airbrushing is much similar like covering a diagram with a smooth layer of airbrush.

That’s the same thing in bridal makeup by airbrushing. The airbrushing technique allows the makeup artists to cover the entire area of the face with a smooth and soft, thin layer. The airbrushing is much essential factor for the bridal makeup. Either its Asian or Indian Bridal makeup or the western bridal makeup, the airbrushing technique plays equal role for all types. As a matter of fact, the outlining of the bride’s face is very important for showing the beauty to its extremity; the airbrushing technique can easily make this fact much better. The outlining of the bride’s face can also be done by the normal makeup but that will be little bit patchy especially for the wedding ceremony, hence the airbrushing technique is a good way to make a flawless glow in bride’s beauty so that even in the wedding photographs will look like , the bride is alive in the still photograph also with her glowing skin.

The celebrities are also not hidden from the advanced makeup techniques i.e. airbrushing etc. more than 80 percent of the celebrities use the airbrushing technique while having their makeup. It is better we don’t divert our topic from to them…hmm. If you are planning to get married and you want a flawless makeup such as the HD bridal makeup, you can choose the services from bridal makeup Melbourne. The HD bridal makeup is nothing but the advanced makeup done for the actress for their HD films. The HD makeup is not an unimportant makeup; in fact it is the most advanced type of makeup which enables the optical illusion by just looking on the face of the bride. Hence HD makeup might become a good way to seduce your groom also.

Tanya Spin

Cancer: Causes And Remedies (Part Three)

2010-08-17T07:32:00.000-07:00

Household Cleaning Supplies

I honestly believe deep down inside of me that all the household cleaning over the years of my beloved mother using all those harmful household cleaning supplies such as Ajax, Windex, 409, Chlorox bleach, Pine Sol, and ammonia to name a few, played a role in her death stemming from pancreatic cancer. With pancreatic cancer, the greatest causative factors with this kind of cancer (the deadliest) is smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol (which my mother unwisely did plenty of in her lifetime). But the fumes from these harmful household cleaning supplies also played a major role as my mother never detoxified her body in her fifty-one years of existence on this earth in this last lifetime.

Commercial household cleaning supplies are caustic and immune debilitating. When you inhale these products, they lower your immunity. Everything you inhale (smell) goes directly to your bloodstream and therefore travels throughout the entire body.
It is better, safer, and wiser to switch to more earth-friendly and biodegradable household cleaning supplies (i.e., Ecover, Bon Ami, Seventh Generation, Earth Friendly Products, Country Save, Dr. Bronner's, etc.).
When cleaning, always make sure the windows are open and that air is circulating in your home. If you have an ozone machine, run it while cleaning. An ozone machine is your best bet.

A lot of mechanics develop cancer as they are exposed to many harmful chemicals and fumes. Mechanics deal with serious toxicity everyday, smelling/inhaling all those poisonous chemical fumes. Because they have been working around these fumes for many years, they actually become numb, olfactory or smell-wise, to the harmful fumes.

Lifestyle

The Los Angeles Times reported in the late 1990s that if a woman has taken birth control pills for more than ten years of her life, there's an 80% chance of her developing some kind of female reproductive cancer. This is true!

Birth control pills play a big role in female reproductive cancers. Women would be wise to just accept the fact that they are female by nature and God made them to have (deliver) babies and they should stop trying to compete with and be like men. In attempting to stop or prevent life (birth control), they are ending up losing their very own lives. And the birth control pills cause cancer in areas of the body that denote femininity (breasts, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, uterus and vagina). This is a form of language here. You have disease and female organ(s) which basically means your disease is specifically related to an issue of femaleness or femininity, that's why the disease manifests in these "female" organs. In attempting to be like and compete with men/males, females compromise their feminine integrity and goddess nature which "eats them up" (anger, frustration, sadness, etc.) inside. When the cancer appears in any female organ, it serves as a sign or sensor that the problem lies on a deeper metaphysical level pertaining to emotions, thoughts and attitude.
What about all the synthetic scents from colognes and perfumes? Are they cancer-causing? You bet they are!

Nowadays, I don't understand how people can purchase perfumes and colognes and not be concerned with what the ingredients are. These containers (and the glass bottles) of designer colognes, perfumes and fragrances do not even list the ingredients. While perfumes and colognes may not be a food, they are being consumed by the body. Anything you put on the skin is consumed and gets into the body (the blood).
I have written a few articles about the detrimental effect of using commercial brand sanitary napkins which are manufactured with the use of organochlorine (dioxin) for bleaching purposes. This harmful chemical finds its way into the female vaginal orifice and latches on to estrogen receptor sites and proliferates. This is a precursor to a female reproductive cancer.

Brain cancer has greatly escalated over the years. Is there any surprise considering how much time people spend on cellular phones? Cellular phones emit serious radiation. It would be wise to purchase a cellular phone diode to place on your phone. Diodes convert radioactive energy (radiation) into beneficial bionic energy. Every cellular phone should have a diode on it. Actually, anything emitting radiation should have some kind or form of diode on it.
Microwave ovens play a major role in the development of cancer. I have been saying this for some time now. After doing the research on microwave ovens back in 1996, I got rid of the brand new microwave oven I owned and once used in my Gardena apartment. I sat it out one night and the next morning it was gone. These ovens are dangerous! Yes, they may cook your food fast but you pay a dear price for their use in the end.

Normal cooking causes food molecules to spin to the right. Everything in nature naturally spins or moves to the right. The earth spins from right to left on its axis while revolving around the sun. Track runners run from right to left on a track field. Healthy cells spin from right to left.
But when you cook your so-called food in a microwave oven, a strange thing happens. The molecules spin in reverse from left to right. This is the SAME direction cancerous cells spin in. Food out of a microwave oven is directly cancerous! Microwave ovens cause an implosion in your food, especially meats. This means that instead of the heat penetrating into your food, the heat begins in the middle of your food. This is dangerous,
People!

If you insist on still using a microwave oven, please lace it with crystals, diodes, and plants. Crystals that are great for neutralizing radiation include Covalite, Smoky Quartz, Fluorite, Lepidolite, Sodalite, Black Tourmline, Black Obsidian, and Jet, to name a few.
The Earth that we foolishly destroy (for financial gain, in most cases) supplies us with so much for our good. I am so thankful to Mother Earth and what she provides for us to protect us from ourselves (wicked inventions).

With over 700 chemical ingredients in them, cigarettes are a contract with premature and painful death. You are just outright foolish to smoke cigarettes if you do. There's absolutely NO nutritional value derived from this insidious product. The same thing applies to alcohol and beer. These two things play the greatest role in the development of pancreatic cancer (which is no joke, People) followed by liver and lung cancer.
And these wire-strapped bras women wear - they inhibit circulation in the chest/breast area. These bras cause toxins to be trapped in the breast area. Therefore, the Body Intelligence causes internal trash bags called tumors to develop in an attempt to hold all of the waste in one spot so as to prevent these toxins from circulating throughout the entire body. And using underarm antiperspirants doesn't help in this scenario. The chemicals in antiperspirants causes the sweat gland ducts to ball up and shut down, and because of this, toxins are not eliminated via the lymph nodes via the underarms, but are trapped in the breast/chest area. This plays a pivotal role in the physical manifestation or development of breast cancer.
Those daily 3-6 cups of coffee will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in the physical development of stomach cancer and/or cancer of the esophagus.

Excessive ejaculation of sperm or semen without replenishing the nutrients will lead to a serious loss of precious minerals, especially zinc, which is pivotal in the physical manifestation of prostate cancer.
In re prostate cancer, tight underwear is also indicative here. Metaphysically, misogyny or too much "yang" or masculine energy not balanced by the female energy or "yin" fosters the physical development of prostate cancer.

Governmental Ban On Cancer Remedies

The United States Government plays a role in the high rates of cancer and cancer deaths amongst American citizenry. By banning certain effective alternative treatments, the U.S. Government via its medical military wing - FDA (Food and Drug Administration) causes many people to perish from cancer.
U.S. citizenship is predicated upon the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution. U.S. citizens, property of the corporate United States (defined territorially in Article 1, Section 8, Clause 17 of the U.S. Constitution) pursuant to Section 4, Article 2 of the Constitution, can be regulated by the U.S. Congress and are. U.S. citizens (people) are property of the corporate United States and Congress can make all needful rules and regulations for its property. The American people are regulated by the FDA. And you have the nerves to talk freedom, talking about you have freedom in America and Djehuty Ma'at-Ra doesn't know what the hell he's talking about. You're free? Oh really? Are you free to get in your car without valid registration tags on your license plates without getting pulled over by some law enforcement agency? Hell no! Are you free to work your job without paying federal and state taxes that do not support you? Hell no! Are you free to get on an airplane without showing government-issued identification? Hell no! Are you free to have a baby in the hospital without a birth certificate being issued? Hell no!

Americans are not free. They are only free to think they are free. Americans are regulated and heavily so. They must account for everything. American citizens must keep books and records like corporations. Why? Because they are in fact corporations - living corporations (corporate entities).
When it comes to abortion (infanticide, murder) the government says "It's your body and you have a choice." But when it comes to trying an alternative cancer treatment, the government says "It's not your body and you don't have a choice." Now ain't that a bitch?
With the approval of the government (FDA), you can take birth control pills and other harmful pharmaceutical grade drugs that have serious side effects with the greatest side effect being "death", but when it comes to natural and alternative cancer treatments and remedies, the government (FDA) bans these practices and products under the premise that they are harmful to human health. The FDA has some damn nerves talking about what is harmful in one breath and then turning around and approving the sale of cigarettes that destroy the health of smokers and nonsmokers.

How are you going to approve the sale of alcohol, pharmaceutical drugs and cigarettes, which the FDA has done, and then turn around and ban laetrile (Vitamin B-17), ozone/oxygen therapy, and Royal Raymond Rife technologies which help to eradicate cancer?
You see, the government wants you to become and stay sick. It's easier to control and regulate sick people. Sick people are weak people.
Royal Raymond Rife created a machine back in the 1930s. This machine healed people of cancer and other fatal diseases. The U.S. Government came in and confiscated this machine.
Dr. Ed McCabe is considered the king of Oxygen or Ozone. Ozone is actually oxygen to the third power. Ozone is three molecules of oxygen whereas oxygen is only two molecules of oxygen. Ozone kills all viruses and negative bacteria and microorganisms. Parasites and worms hate oxygen. Nothing hates oxygen more than cancerous cells. Cells cannot remain cancerous in the presence of oxygen or ozone.
Ed McCabe started helping people heal from the most fatal and insidious diseases (i.e., so-called A.I.D.S., cancer, genital herpes, etc.) with the use of oxygen therapies. The governmental authorities found out about McCabe's great works and came after him. The man has been in and out of jail all because he is helping people to heal and stay alive - a most beautiful thing. But because his modality is not approved by the government, he's accused of violating various laws and regulations of the government. Now what's more important: bullshit political laws and regulations or saving lives?

The same thing has happened to Dave Hinkson, founder of WaterOz, who was also helping people to heal from very insidious diseases and conditions. Dave is now serving time in federal prison after being framed by federal government officials (F.B.I.) who said Dave threatened them. This is blatant tyranny.
And the cowardly American people sit back and just let this medical tyranny take place. I thought you had some say with the payment of your tax dollars to the government? Your government does not give a damn about you. It is only concerned with its own existence. It is only concerned with power and at the expense of human lives.

The Declaration of Independence itself gives the American people the right to dissolve the present government when that government no longer serves the needs and best interests of the people and to set up a new government in its stead. But how can you expect people who are dependent upon the government to dissolve it? It's pretty difficult to dissolve government when you're dependent upon government for a welfare check, social security check, or disability check.
Hulda Clark was also helping people to heal NATURALLY from various cancers. The government ran her out of town too.
Dr. Marijah McCain, a naturopathic doctor in Arkansas, has been harassed by government numerous of times even having her expensive microscope confiscated by state authorities in her home state.
You may have also heard or read about the Canadian healer, Renee Caisse, creator of Essiac herbal tea, who ran into trouble with government because of the tea she put together and gave to cancer patients and victims which miraculously healed them from various cancers.
You see People, it's politically correct to talk about finding a cure for cancer but it's politically incorrect to actually find a cure for cancer.

However, there's no need to find a cure for cancer because the cure (answer) is already here and government can't do anything about it. Modification of thoughts, diet and lifestyle, and consuming the natural vegetation of the Earth is the cure for any and all diseases.
"...and the leaf shall be for the healing of the nations." Revelation 22:2
"God causes the grass to grow for cattle and herb for the service of man." Psalm 104:14

Now some folks ask me can cancer be injected into you or given to you. The answer is emphatically yes. Singer Bob Marley and Jack Ruby are two of the most notable figures in history who died of cancer being injected into them.
Neil Bush, brother of President George W. Bush, Jr., and Carl Colby, son of the late C.I.A. director William Colby, posed as writers for a music magazine and came to visit Marley while he was hiding in seclusion after a failed C.I.A. assassination attempt on Marley while performing live on stage. Marley was given a pair of boots as a gift that had a copper-like wire embedded in the boot.
Marley was one of many singers (including John Lennon, Mama Cass Elliott, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplan, Peter Tosh, etc.) who were covertly targeted by the U.S. Government because of either politically conscious songs and lyrics, political involvement and/or views (anti-government practices and policies, esp. war), or their influence on the American youth. And would government really want to kill entertainers? Check out the movie "Down On us" (also entitled "Beyond the Doors") and read the book "The Covert War Against Rock" by Alex Constantine for the answer.

Jack Ruby, the shooter of Lee Harvey Oswald (who was framed with the assassination of President John F. Kennedy) was injected with a carcinogenic substance while in jail. This was "their" way of silencing Ruby (before he was to give testimony) and making sure the truth about the Kennedy assassination would never be exposed to the American people. Jack Ruby was murdered in jail. There's a scene in the closing part of the movie "Ruby" starring Danny Aiello where Ruby is screaming from his jail cell, "They're killing me! They're killing me!" The man was screaming for his life. Ruby was a victim of medical liquid assassination just like civil rights attorney Johnny Cochran, former Nation of Islam minister Khalid Abdul Muhammad, Bob Marley, J. Edgar Hoover, James Earl Ray (who did not shoot Martin Luther King, Jr.), Marilyn Monroe, Pope John Paul I, John Belushi, and Ian Fleming of James Bond fame.
continue in Part 4

Djehuty Ma'at-Ra

Cancer: Causes And Remedies (Part Two)

2010-08-17T07:27:00.000-07:00

CAUSATIVE FACTORS OF CANCER

Parasites and Cancer

Many people are familiar with the great works and writings of Hulda Clark, author of The Cure For All Cancers. Do I agree that parasites cause cancer? NO! However, parasites may be implicated and involved in cancer as parasites can greatly survive in anaerobic environments.
Like many other individuals who practice wholistic and naturopathic modalities (and with great and miraculous results), Hulda Clark was ran out of the country by the federal U.S. government medical regulatory body (criminals, terrorists, tyrants) - FDA (Food & Drug Administration). She now operates in Mexico where most of your good alternative cancer clinics are located.

The Sun and UV Rays

The false notion that God's sun in the heavens causes skin cancer is absurd. The earth and everything on it is dependent upon the sun, so how in the world can the natural sun be the cause of cancer (abnormal cell activity and growth)?

No, it is the fact that the sun penetrates the skin and boils the toxins in the blood which causes skin cancer. The sun is merely cooking the toxins underneath the skin. The sun itself is not causing cancer. This is absurd!
If the sun causes skin cancer, how come animals don't get skin cancer? This is something to think about! The only thing the sun causes is natural vitamin D production in the skin and a tanning of the skin for certain light or fair-skinned individuals. However, Rev. Phil Valentine is 100% correct when he says our sun is now a purging sun instead of a healing sun due to all the poisons now circulating in the earth's atmosphere. When you think about it, man has done a lot of damage to the very planet he lives on and that sustains him. Surely man is at a loss!

Caucasians generally suffer from skin cancer because of the lack of melanin (dark pigmentation) in their bodies. However, Caucasians still need natural sunlight. They do not need or require long durations of direct sunlight, just a few hours of sunlight, especially in the morning. The best sunlight (for all of us) to get is in the morning with the rising sun. Why do you think every news station has a weather report telling you what time the sun rise and sets? This is done for those health conscious individuals who get direct sunlight every morning (from their glasshouses).

One should not think melanin is a guaranteed protector of skin cancer because heavily melanated individuals (Africans, Black people) are also developing and dying of skin cancer just like white people, although not at the same rate. Cancer is not a race thing! It doesn't discriminate. Every human being is subject to cancer.

Diet

Diet, a poor diet, undoubtedly plays a pivotal role in cancer. The greatest so-called food-based causation of cancer is MEAT. I have been saying for years that protein malutilization is the number one dietary causative factor of cancer.
It is a medical and scientific fact that eating cooked foods raises white blood cells (leukocytes) in the body. White blood cells only increase when a so-called foreign invader or substance is in the body. These cells do not attack the so-called foreign invader or substance but actually sacrifice themselves to protect the red blood cells. Yes, white blood cells sacrifice themselves for the benefit of red blood cells.
Why does eating cooked meat raise the white blood cells count in the body? Simply because MEAT is foreign to the human body and should not be in the human body.
The more you cook the flesh (meat), the greater your chances for cancer, especially colon and rectal cancer. African-Americans have the highest incidence of colon and rectal cancer because they cook their meat more "well done" than any other group or race of people.
I used to always wonder as a teen why many white people ordered their meat cooked "rare" and almost raw at restaurants. They knew something Blacks still don't know today. Heat produces carcinogens, especially the heat from barbecuing. And nobody barbecues more than Black folks. Black people, generally, love a good barbecue. Give them some pork ribs, some music, some brew (beer) and alcohol, and a set of dominoes and it's on and poppin'! Let me stop stereotyping! Naw, I'm just having some fun being real because the above scenario is true, generally-speaking, and plus, I witnessed this firsthand from family members and friends growing up.

What the overwhelming majority of Black people (and all other people, for that matter) don't know about barbecuing and its carcinogenic effect is that when you cook slaughtered animal flesh (meat) on an open grill, the juice from the meat (which is usually beef, chicken and pork) falls on the charcoal briskets and converts into HAs (Hetero-cyclic amines) which in turn rises in the form of smoke and deposits itself in the source flesh (meat) and creates a new substance called PAH (Poly-cyclic aromatic hydrocarbon). Basically, this is cooked-originated cancer.

Meat lacks enzymes unlike fruit and vegetables, so therefore, meat inhibits the digestive process by sitting in the colon (causing constipation) and just rotting and putrefying. Nothing causes fouler flatulence (gas) and stools than meat does.
Meat sits in the colon and rectum and just rots and decay. This process causes the cells to become abnormal and the result is cancer of the colon and/or rectum.

A meat eater (disillusioned herbivore acting as a carnivore) would be very wise to periodically perform enemas and go get a series of colonics (hydrotherapy) performed to help flush the intestinal tract of decayed animal flesh (meat), mucoidal plaque, and worms and parasites.
Yes, yes, yes! Meat is a serious causative factor of cancer, especially colon and rectal cancer. You like eating: steak, pork ribs, pork chops, lamb chops, fried chicken, pastrami, hamburger, Deli slices (salami, bologna, etc.); ham, turkey, and fish? Just understand the risk involved.
Did you know that many of your commercial so-called foods contain industrial products? Supermarket cupcakes and other pastries may contain propylene glycol which is used in car antifreeze. Now what in the hell is an industrial chemical doing in so-called food? Check your ingredients, People!
And these so-called cooking oils - soybean oil, corn oil, vegetable oil, lard, cottonseed oil, palm or palm kernel oil, and canola oil, are deleterious to human health. Many so-called foods are cooked in these oils and at very high temperatures. Nothing is alive that has been cooked in oils at temperatures ranging from 400-1200 degrees. To be technical, nothing cooked at a temperature of more than 118 degrees is alive. If a thing is dead at 118 degrees, then you tell me what the thing is at 800 or 1200 degrees.

Americans are paying for all of their so-called luxury foods and habits. All the Starbucks coffee, smoking cigars and cigarettes, eating cheap fast food burgers and fries; pastries (pies, donuts, cookies and cakes); acidic beverages, especially the effervescent ones (soda pop - Coca Cola, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew, Sprite, etc.); and the new pseudo energy drinks (Red Bull, Turbo Charge, etc.); lattes and cuppacinos; quick snack/junk foods (potato chips, crackers, popcorn, etc.), etc, etc. ARE DOING AMERICANS IN!
Pulling up to Micky D's (McDonald's), Burger King (Booger King), Taco Bell (Taco Hell), H. Salt Fish & Chips (H. Salt Fish and Shit), Chick-Filet (Shit-Filet), Kentucky Fried Chicken (Kentucky Fried Shit-ken), Harold's Chicken (Harold's Shit-ken), Wendy's (Farty's), Jack-N-The Box; Krispy "Casket" Crème donuts, etc. and ordering death from their menus will eventually do you in. This stuff is not food, People! The ingredients used in these fast food products will eventually kill you. Just watch the movie "Super Size Me." The dude in this movie almost died from just eating McDonald's stuff/junk alone for one month. Now you may not eat at McDonald's everyday, but you may be supplementing McDonald's with other fast foods which ingredients are just as dangerous as McDonald's which was displayed in "Super Size Me."

The so-called foods your child(ren) is being served at the Public Fool System (Public School System) is just as insalubrious as the crap sold at fast food restaurants. These schoolhouse meals are laced with genetically engineered foods, SUGAR, and chemical additives which negatively impact learning and behavior. Watch the documentary entitled "Hidden Dangers In Kids Meals" (www.GMFreeSchools.org)

The same thing applies for the foods served in American penal institutions and corrections facilities. It's all crap to keep the people deaf, dumb and blind and DEGENERATE!
There is a food conspiracy in the U.S. which helps to dumb us down, to make us frightened and fearful (just like many of these animals we are unwisely consuming), to enhance stress in our lives, to weaken and debilitate us, to make us savage more savage, violent and brutal; to make us more fleshly and lustful, and to change our demeanor and attitudes.

The lack of real foods containing life force (aura), enzymes, nutrients (minerals, so-called vitamins), chlorophyll (liquid sunlight), and fiber is causing premature death due to cellular degeneracy predicated upon oxygen and alkaline deficiency.

Djehuty Ma'at- Ra

Tips To Do Home Hair Care

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Following are some simple rules to help you getting soft, shiny, smooth hair at your home.
Avoid over-washing and don’t use hair dryer everyday

Over washing will make the hair dry and brittle. Whenever possible, allow your hair to dry naturally.

Deep conditioning treatment

Give your hair a deep conditioning treatment once a week. For this, you can make a mixture using an egg and 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise.
Proper hair treatment

Don't apply shampoo directly to the roots. Begin from the nape and then work it through the rest of your hair. Apply conditioner uniformly through your hair and Use a comb to spread the conditioner evenly through your hair. Avoid twisting of wet hair. Try to avoid wrapping your hair in a towel and leaving it twisted up on your head for long. It can damage your hair. When hair is wet, do not comb it. This may reason hair breakage as it becomes very weak during this time.

Weekly conditioning hair pack

It can be made by mixing henna with egg. Leave this over night in an iron vessel. On clean hair, apply this paste in the morning. For natural conditioning, leave it for half an hour. Then wash hair with your usual shampoo.
A good hair massage is necessary

Before washing, a good hair massage is necessary. Massage in warm olive oil or coconut oil and leave for 30-40 minutes before washing. Regular massage with castor oil as a hair oil helps the luxuriant growth of the hair.
Do not use very hot water to wash your hair

Always use lukewarm water. If you use coconut milk on your scalp regularly, it will make your hair silky and also improve its growth.

Above mentioned are some tips for getting healthy and beautiful hair. For achieving better results, keep in mind to follow your routine regularly. Try to use natural products as they are harmless and cheaper too.
Further, there are a number of hair care products that claim to provide better results, but choose the one that suits you the best.

Christina Lynn

Cancer: Causes And Remedies- Part One

2010-08-17T07:18:00.000-07:00

Part One

This article will not be a complex one due to the mass ignorance and fear associated with this subject and fatal pathology. Americans are already frightened to death about cancer and their gross ignorance only compounds the problem, plus, a lot has already been written on this subject, but in many writings, the content is a bit complex terminology-wise and served no beneficial purpose for the masses of the American people.

What Is Cancer?

Many people are succumbing to cancer and the two biggest factors in this succumbing to cancer are FEAR and IGNORANCE. Yes, people are ignorant to what cancer really is and as a result, they fear it.
In 400 B.C., Hippocrates assigned the name of Cancer or crab to a disease encountered during this era, because of its crab-like spread throughout the body. Cancer's Greek name was "Karkinos." In 164 A.D., Galen of Rome called the disease "tumor" which derived from the word "tymbos" meaning a sepulchral mound. In Latin, it was called "tumore" which meant "to swell."

Speaking in my most basic terms to really help the masses understand this pathology, cancer is an anaerobic condition which basically means cancer is the final result or stage of a low oxygen and very acidic state of existence. In a nutshell, this is what cancer is physiologically-speaking.
When someone has cancer, oxygen levels in the body are very low. The body's alkalinity is also very low. When there's low oxygen and alkalinity, the body's cells become abnormal. The cells of the body communicate with each other passing along vital information. Oxygen feeds the cells and allows for proper communication. But when there's lack of oxygen, a great lack of oxygen, this communication becomes thwarted and the cells start acting abnormally. This is why you hear many health specialists and experts say cancer is "abnormal cells" or "abnormal cell activity." This is true! Many doctors erroneously say cancer is a proliferation of dead cells, which is not true. If the cells were dead there would be no action. Cancer does denote abnormal cell activity and this abnormal cell activity is due to lack of oxygen and low alkaline level which means excessive acid level or acidosis.
This is what cancer is! And cancer is the second biggest killer of Americans (right behind heart disease) and Western medical experts predict that in the new millennium, one out of every two Americans will ultimately die of cancer. And this is true if we don't change our ways and our lives.

Americans generally don't have hearts (heart disease) and they are eating up on the inside (cancer).
Cancer patients/sufferers begin to get thin and this is caused by an internal "eating up" process where certain cells start attacking other cells. Now while an "eating up" is taking place in the body, a neoplasm characterized by the uncontrolled growth of anaplastic cells invade surrounding tissue which metastasizes.

Neoplasm simply means "any abnormal growth of new tissue, benign or malignant." In other words, neoplasm means "tumor" which explains why cancer patients/sufferers become beleaguered with tumors inside of the body and outside of the body.

Anaplastic refers to "anaplasia" which means "a change in the structure of cells and in their orientation to each other characterized by a loss of differentiation and reversion to a more primitive form." Anaplasia is characteristic of malignancy.

Tumors exist in two states: benign and malignant. Benign means "not fatal or pernicious." Malignant means "highly injurious, pernicious or fatal."
Cancer is usually the cause of malignant tumors. In cases of benign tumors that are common in cases of fibroids and breast tumors, fluidic waste is usually the cause.
In cancerous individuals, white blood cells are numerous. The white blood cells begin to outnumber the red blood cells. White blood cells always denote toxicity, imbalance, poison, and foreign invasion of that which is unnatural or that which should not be in the body. Excessive white blood cell count is almost always indicative of cancer.

White blood cells have precursors known as "leukocytes," also called "leukocyte precursors." When bone marrow in the body is replaced with these leukocyte precursors in addition to abnormal numbers and forms of immature white blood cells in circulation that infiltrate the lymph nodes, spleen, liver and other filtering organs, the result is a form of cancer called "leukemia."

Leukemia was initially a cancer indicative of Caucasians in general and Caucasian children in particular. In my earlier teen days I used to always wonder why it was predominantly white children who perished from leukemia. I didn't understand why this form of cancer only seemed to occur in white people, especially white children.
But when I performed my own research and discovered that leukemia was a cancer found in 30% of dairy cows, it then made all the sense in the world to me why so many white children where dying of this cancer. The leukemia was coming from the cows via their milk and who drank the most milk? - White people and white children in particular. They were drinking milk at home, at school, at restaurants, etc. In fact, other cultures picked up the habit of drinking cow's milk from Europeans (Caucasians).

A good movie starring Nick Nolte and Julia Roberts came out in 1994 entitled "I Love Trouble" and in this film, its climax showcases and exposes a sinister plot involving milk production from cancerous cows and its relation to leukemia. Movies, though illusions, contain a lot of reality when you know what to look for. I'm a serious movie-goer and watcher/screener simply because I'm a researcher and the Rulers (of the Matrix) hide a lot of information in the movies and like they say, the best place to hide something is before the eyes. This is so true!

However, since the 1990s leukemia rates have risen sharply amongst African-Americans and it's easy to understand why. All you have to do is look at the high dairy consumption of African-Americans who are lactose-intolerant bio-genetically or by nature. But because they are unwisely following the Western/European-based high dairy diet of Caucasians, they too are now dropping like flies from leukemia.
I was shocked to learn that my South-Central Los Angeles neighborhood friend, Lucius Harris (of the NBA's New Jersey Nets), older brother named Dino, died of leukemia a few years ago. Dino was a cool dude. It was so strange and foreign to hear of a brother/Black male from the hood dying of leukemia. You always saw Dino back in the day (early 1980s) rollin' down the street in a sharp low rider bumping his sounds (playing his music) flossing with his cool afro. But this brother fell prey to a form of cancer that was foreign to African-Americans, at least 15-20 years ago.
So yes, leukemia rates are rising amongst African-Americans due to their consumption of dairy cow products such as ice cream, butter, cheese, sour cream, etc.

I have been warning African-Americans, especially Black females/women, for a long time now to leave dairy products alone because dairy is the greatest causative factor in many of the female pathologies such as uterine fibroid tumors that they suffer from. I tell them that dairy is "cow snot" and "cow poop" and have the videos in my collection to prove it.

Even though white people have customarily been consuming dairy products (mainly milk) for a long time, I also tell them it's no good for their bodies either. They may have a greater tolerance for milk and dairy products than other races and cultures, but it still negatively affects them too.
Milk does not do a body good (unless you're a baby cow [calf]). Got milk? If you do, you got nothing but PUS (MUCUS)! Almond Breeze, Rice Dream, coconut, soy and oat-based milks are better choices and alternatives for milk, at least for human consumption.
And beware people! Don't fall for the latest scheme that milk helps in weight loss. The dairy industry is playing on American women's emotions in the area of obesity and excess weight. If milk helps in weight loss, then why are cows so damn big? The milk should neutralize the growth hormones that are given to cows and prevent them from being so weighty.
The Dangers of Chemotherapy and Radiation
Western medicine's approach to treating cancer is the cut, slash and burn technique which is insane and diabolical to me. You have to be out of your damn mind to take or undergo chemotherapy
.
Chemotherapy is chemical therapy, but what kind of chemicals? Can you say PETROLEUM? That's right! Chemotherapy is nothing but rock fuel (petroleum) that comes straight from the Rockefeller pharmaceutical drug cartel. The Rockefellers owns the 15 largest pharmaceutical companies in the world in addition to the American medical industry and cartel. Is it any wonder that the Rockefellers use petroleum drugs in their medical industry and cartel that they also own, considering that they also own and dominate the petroleum industry?

There is also a big connection between the automotive industry and cancer. The temple of the modern method of cancer treatment in the corporate United States is the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Institute in New York where young actress Michelle Thomas (of Family Matters sitcom) was murdered, oops, I mean "died."
Alfred P. Sloan was president of General Motors Corporation for a number of years. Charles Kettering created the auto ignition, lights, starters and other electrical systems. Now why would individuals such as the Rockefellers, Sloan and Kettering be involved in the medical industry in general and cancer therapy (chemotherapy) in particular? Can you say BIG BUSINESS?
Oh yes, cancer is big business in the United States. The American Cancer Society, launched by the father of advertising, Albert Lasker, brings in hundreds of millions of dollars per year and has been doing so for many years and still they have no cure for cancer in Western/allopathic medicine. In truth, they are not even looking for one because the money is made in keeping people sick, performing surgery, and saturating cancer victims/patients with chemotherapy and radiation.

The Cancer industry knows the American people want a miracle pill that they can just pop into their mouth to knock cancer out (which will NEVER happen). The American people want this because a miracle pill would allow them to keep living lavishly and frivolously while eating their beloved degenerate, denatured and devalued Standard American Diet.

No pill will ever knock out (cure) any disease. A single pill didn't cause the pathology. It was the thought process (mindset), diet and lifestyle (or death style) of the person that caused the pathology. And yes, consuming various or multiple pills (drugs) plays a role in the development of pathology. Disease is multidimensional and not one dimensional. Unfortunately for Western allopathic medicine, they treat disease in a one dimensional way.

Nearly one million people die from cancer in the United States every year. In all due honesty cancer patients/sufferers are not dying from cancer. They are in effect dying from the cancer treatments - chemotherapy and radiation and the belief that they are going to die (thanks to the unwise doctor telling the cancer patient this).

Folks, chemotherapy is POISON! If you give chemotherapy to a healthy person, the person will become sick. Now how can that which will make a healthy person sick be given to a sick person and expect to make them well? Where in the world is the logic in this?
The human body is NOT made up of chemotherapy (petroleum). Therefore, petroleum is a foreign substance in the body and will cause the body's defense mechanism to kick in. But in cancerous persons, their bodies are already too weak to resist and fight the foreign substance.

Chemotherapy is so toxic, poisonous, and injurious that it makes the hair fall out. This alone should tell you something. You're going to treat the cancer but one of the many side effects is that the hair on your head and face is going to fall off and out? This is outright insane and absurd, but yet in still hundreds of thousands of poor, frightened and ignorant individuals unwisely subject themselves to this insidious invasive process and to their great doom and demise.

The other widespread insidious technique used on cancer victims, oops, I mean "patients," is RADIATION! Now you've really got to be out of your damn mind to undergo this treatment. Radiation has no place in the human body, at least not in the body of a healthy and sane person.
Radiation is based upon the toxic element "radium oxide," a serious poison to the human body. Radiation treatment leads to radium neuritis and myalgia. Radiation is used under the illogical premise of killing the cancerous cells in the body, but how are you going to kill the cancerous cells of the body without harming and killing the good/beneficial cells of the body? Folks, radiation kills ALL cells in an indiscriminate way. This treatment and process literally burns and cooks your flesh and have you ever smelled cooked flesh of a living human being? It STINK something terrible, people! I know from first hand experience (with my beloved father who succumbed to lung cancer in 1994).
And for the males with prostate cancer, the insidious medical industry has a new technique that utilizes "radiation seeds" whereby doctors inject tiny radiation-like seeds in the male reproductive system including the testicles. The result is serious damage to the rectum.
Chemotherapy and radiation treatment is modern-day voluntary TORTURE, plain and simple!
Surgery

You'd have to be seriously out of your mind to undergo surgery while suffering from cancer. Surgery opens the body up and exposes the insides of the body to oxygen which causes cancer cells to spread rapidly and out of control. This is a sure-way ticket to an early and premature death, and not to mention, a very painful death.

Yes, cancer victims/patients experience a pain out of this world. In fact, this pain is so bad, many cancer victims/patients beg for death. I witnessed this with my father back in 1994. He became a skeleton. I remember my Uncle Larry and my Cousin Dennis attempting to get my father out of his bed one day and the man screamed for them to put him down and just leave him alone. The pain in moving him was unbearable.
People, it is a pain out of this world! This is why many cancer victims/patients are given pain killer drugs which do absolutely no justice at all. For most, they just end up praying to God to quickly remove them from their misery.

My poor mother was also one of these individuals, succumbing to pancreatic cancer (the worst cancer you could ever have) in 1999. It was my mother's death that served as the quintessential catalyst for me to finally get up and start promoting and selling my herbal concoctions to the public. It was fear that prevented my mother from taking herbs during her bout with cancer. She opted for the Western solution (torture) and paid dearly for it.

Allopathic doctors had my mother on all kinds of drugs, mostly painkillers. My little sister reported to me that my mother was throwing up so bad (from the chemotherapy and other drugs) that she was throwing up her bowels. I heard horror stories about my mother and her experience in the hospital with cancer. It was because of all that I heard from my siblings and family members that I consciously chose not to visit her in the hospital during her last and dying days. I didn't want to remember my mother this way and in that condition like I had done with my father out of familial pressure. When it was time to view my mother's body at her funeral, before the casket was opened, I got up and walked out of the church and stood outside just looking at the Compton, California neighborhood my mother grew up in. My poor mother was reduced to skin and bones due to cancer.

So as far as surgery is involved, if you have cancer and decide on surgery, all I can say is: Kiss Me Goodnight, because ultimately you're finished, through, 86ed, terminated, done, etc.
Personally, I'd recommend the new and effective alternative cancer treatment, Poly MVP and hyperbaric oxygen therapy instead of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.

Diehuty Ma'at-Ra

How To Do Shampooing

2010-08-17T07:11:00.000-07:00

Proper shampooing is a technique that has to be done correctly. You can damage your hair if you don't apply the right shampoo and don't wash it properly. If the shampoo is applied and washed completely, its particles remain in the head and on hair, which can reason itching, roughness, and dandruff.
Following are some simple rules to wash the hair.

At first, with warm water rinse the hair thoroughly leave no dryness on the hair and scalp. Take a small amount of the shampoo. With your fingertips rub it on the scalp. Gently massage the shampoo with small parts of the head. Also apply it all over the hair - from roots to the end.
Wash it off with water when you get foam all over your head. You can wash the hair either in shower or with water filled in the mug. Washing the hair in shower is better because, with shower, there is less chances of leaving shampoo in the hair.

If the hair is still dirty, then reapply the shampoo on your hair again. If you have oily hair, then squeeze a lemon juice in the water. After shampooing, rinse this water on hair.

Do not rub the towel on your hair as it will weaken the roots of your hair. Leave hair wrapped for a while then let them dry naturally. After washing, don't squeeze hair and do not rub them too hard. You can just blot them with a big dry towel.

Remember to use the shampoo according to your hair type as this will help you tackle the hair problems and make a lot of difference in your hairs. If you have oily hair, apply shampoo that is intended for oily hair. Use medicated shampoo for dandruff if there is dandruff in your hair.
Shampoo the hair carefully with sufficient amount of water. By any chance, if shampoo enters into the eyes, splash cold water in the eyes carefully. Utilize mild shampoo for kids. Don’t allow them wash their head with shampoo till they are big enough to learn it properly.

Christina Lynn

What are the Symptoms of Menopause?

2010-08-17T07:07:00.000-07:00

What are the symptoms of menopause is a series of articles dealing with the symptoms of menopause. This article is about one of the most commons menopause symptoms: irregular periods.
One of the most common symptoms of menopause is irregular periods, which for many women, is one of the first symptoms. It is generally considered normal to miss two periods in a one year period. More than that and you should consult your physician.

During and before menopause irregular periods can vary wildly. Sometimes it means heavy periods, followed by light periods. Other times it means the periods suddenly become very regular, then suddenly there are several missed months.
Experiencing irregular periods can be quite unnerving because of the constant changes taking place. Often there are accompanying menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, and insomnia.

What causes irregular periods?
Irregular periods are a result of the function of the ovaries. Before menopause, the ovaries send out an egg in the process of ovulation. In the event that the egg is fertilized, the hormones estrogen and progesterone are produced. If the egg is not fertilized and implanted, the hormones are excreted and you have a period.

How can you tell when menopause begins?
Technically, menopause if usually considered to begin if you miss your period for one year. Many women might stop having a period for six or eight months, then suddenly it returns. This is normal and gradually the time between periods increases until it finally ceases. Each woman is unique and there are really no hard and fast rules.

What about heavy bleeding?
There are many causes for heavy bleeding. Often it is due to stress, poor nutrition, and emotional turmoil. There are also unknown causes for heavy bleeding. In this case the ovaries do not produce an egg and the hormones are excreted at very high levels. Normally progesterone is secreted to counteract the estrogen, but when this does not happen there can be heavy bleeding from the uterus.

What can be done about irregular periods?
It is recommended that you first consult your physician. A Pap smear and an annual pelvic examination is a good idea. Some doctors find success using birth control pills to regulate periods.
Many women do not want to take contraception and want to understand the physiological causes for their irregular periods.
It is always a good idea to eat healthy food, get adequate exercise, reduce stress and get plenty of rest. Using a high quality vitamin/mineral supplement is also advisable.

Randy Hough

What Hair Style to Choose for Your Particular Face Shape

2010-08-17T07:03:00.000-07:00

Finding the right hairstyle is essential to pulling off the right look for you. The first step is figuring out the shape of your face and its defining features. Think long and hard about this and be brutally honest, do you have a square and pronounced jaw that you would like to direct people's eyes away from? Perhaps you have big chubby cheeks that make you look like a squirrel with a face full of nuts? Whatever shape your face is, there is a right hair style out there for you and we just have to decide what it is.

Does your face have the same width and length with soft features? If so, you have a round face, but don't worry that isn't a bad thing. You want to create a thick look on the top of your head, but keep it slim near the face. You either want to keep your hair short, short, short or have it go down past your shoulders. Shoulder length hair with a round face is a combo that makes you just look wide and thick, it's not exactly flattering.

Is your jaw line the same size as your forehead? You most likely have a square shaped face and it's probably loaded with some pretty sharp features. The good news is you can wear your hair at any length you want, you just have to stay away from flat boring styles and straight cut bangs, for the love of God stay away! You need to layer like your life depended on it. You can go with side bangs that sweep across your face, but SERIOUSLY stay away from the straight cut bang look, it will only further your boxy facial frame. If you do have square face syndrome (like me) and your hair has little to no body (like me), it can be really beneficial to put some product in your hair that gives it a little boost and ads some body. By adding a bunch of curvy bouncy lines around your square jaw you can make your features appear softer even if they are hard as a rock.

Do you have a big wide forehead but your chin comes down to a little tiny point? Congrats, you have a heart shaped face. You want to have full and volumous hair around your jaw line. For you, shoulder length hair is your best bet. It complements you facial structure and takes away from your weak chin.

Is your face about 1.5 times as long as it is wide? Well then you have a long face. You want to avoid having a high hairstyle because that will only ad length, and you also want to avoid long straight hair because the vertical lines will only add to your dilemma. I have one word for you: BANGS! Bangs will break up the length of your face and give it the segmented look you have been searching for.

Now obviously not everyone's face fits into these perfect shapes and you get some combinations along the way. But these tips are good ladies, and you should keep this guide with you when you go to the hair salon. Once you know your face shape you know what works best for you and how to show off your lovely mug.

Philip James

Hormonal Contraception Side Effects

2010-08-17T06:41:00.000-07:00

When considering what type of contraception is best for you, there are many options to weigh. From natural contraception to prescribed methods, there are many ways to deliver contraceptive effects. It is best to enlist the help of a physician in making this decision, but it is a good idea to gain knowledge about the choices as well.

Hormonal birth control is one of the most common contraceptive methods. Hormonal contraceptives are made with artificial (synthesized) hormones, which work with your body to prevent pregnancy. Generally, they suppress ovulation, which makes pregnancy almost impossible. Though hormonal methods are the most widely used, there are some things to consider before you know if they are right for you - and if so, which specific method to choose.

First of all, there are many people who should not use hormonal methods of birth control. This should all be discussed with your doctor, but the risk factors include: anyone who suspects they might already be pregnant, anyone who is breastfeeding, anyone who has active liver disease, anyone over age 35, smokers, anyone with diabetes, anyone with blood clotting problems, and several more. Enlisting the help of a professional will help determine what, if any, risk factors are present for you, and if it is safe for you to begin using hormonal contraceptives.

As with any prescribed medication, there are also many side effects to be aware of. The most common side effects are: weight gain, acne, nausea, dizziness, headaches, depression, vaginal infections, high blood pressure, loss of libido, and blood clots, to name a few. There are also several rare and extremely dangerous side effects that are worth mentioning. Stroke, liver tumors, gallstones, and jaundice are rare but possible side effects of hormonal birth control methods. It is best, as with any medication, to be aware of the potential risks but always discuss them with a doctor before making any decisions.

Hormonal contraceptives are known to be a pretty effective method of birth control. It is no wonder that they are so widely used. Being aware of the risks associated is important when making a decision as to which method is right for you. Whatever option you choose, enlisting the help of a physician to guide you through the process is always recommended. It is important to make the right decision to avoid complications in the future. A little education about your options can help make the process go a lot more smoothly.

Sally A. Collins

Tips on How to Dress 10 Pounds Thinner

2010-08-17T06:38:00.000-07:00

Start with the butt

Your bottom and hips will always look thinner when you are dressed in a solid color and it doesn't even have to be black it can be a beautiful incandescent hot pink if you like but solids tend to slim where other patterns don't. Now a lot of us don't go around wearing patterned pants but a lot of us wear patterned dresses and skirts - so be warned.

De-emphasize your waist

If you are trying to deemphasize your waist and or your middle then avoid crop jackets because they break up your natural lines rather then help you create long, lean lines.

Smaller bust

If you are small busted then try for some wrap shirts, which will give you the illusion of a bigger bust and smaller waist.

Big hips

Go for some flat front pants, which are always a winner.

Big hips

Don't be afraid to go for a black pencil skirt with black hose. It will make your hips do a disappearing act.

Big Bust

Avoid lighter colors on top for they will over-emphasize your bust size and go for a geometric-shaped top with a slim pant and you will have a more balanced look.

Trying to play up your waist

Try a slightly raised waist that tends to make the torso look narrower and a flared skirt which also makes the waist look narrower.

Unless you are a super model avoid horizontal stripes.

12 Beauty Tips for Women

2010-08-17T06:12:00.000-07:00

Beauty Tip 1: Instead of buying expensive oil blotter papers, buy a box of perm papers. Very cheap and works great for blotting oily skin.

Beauty Tip 2: Apply carmex on your lips before putting on lipgloss or lipstick, it helps it stay on longer, keep it moisturized, and sometimes makes your lips "juicier" looking.

Beauty Tip 3: Use petroleum jelly or cold cream to remove stubborn eye makeup. its cheap and it works (even on waterproof mascara).

Beauty Tip 4: Nothing ages a person more than worry. Try to be positive and love every day as a new adventure and get joy from all the little things (so many cost nothing). Drink 8 glasses of water a day and use a moisturiser.

Beauty Tip 5: A clay mask works wonders on oily skin!

Beauty Tip 6: Use a gentle soap like Dove for acne prone skin. It makes your skin a lot less oily because its PH balanced.

Beauty Tip 7: Spray your face with cold water or stand with your head in the air from the freezer for a few moments to reduce redness.

Beauty Tip 8: Line deep set eyes with lighter shades of eyeliner to emphasize them!

Beauty Tip 9: Use a hair dryer for a few seconds on your eyelash curler.

Beauty Tip 10: To remove blackheads, steam for 5 mins and exfoliate immediately.

Beauty Tip 11: To make your hair shiny and strong, after taking a shower apply olive oil into damp hair. It will make your hair shiny and much stronger. - Submitted by Bsiddiqui1

Beauty Tip 12: Keep lashes smooth and supple by brushing them with petroleum jelly before going to bed at night. It is also a good way to emphasize natural-looking lashes in the daytime.

How to Emphasize Your Pear-Shaped Figure

2010-08-17T06:02:00.000-07:00

Wear boot cut or flared bottom trousers. They will help add width to your ankle area and therefore reduce the apparent size of your middle area.

Always try to wear dark colours around your hips and lighter colours further up. Remember dark colours are slimming and light colours have the reverse effect.

An A-line skirt will emphasize your curves without making you look huge.

Three quarter length coats and tops will effectively cover your problem area without making you look like you are trying to hide something

Conversely, avoid short jackets and tops that end at your bum. This will draw the eye to your large middle section

Do not wear trousers with a wide leg. These will just make you look huge from the waist down to your feet.

Remember heels are your best friend. Not only do these add a few inches to your legs but they will make your hips and bottom look smaller.

Make the most of what you've got upstairs. If you're not blessed with heaving breasts, wear a padded bra or wonderbra. This isn't to make you look sexy (although it can do if you want) but to help balance you're larger middle area and draw attention away from it.

In the same vein, accessorize with necklaces and broaches to draw the eyes to your upper body rather than your less favourable areas.

The Danger In Drinking Alcohol with Diabetes

2010-08-15T05:13:00.000-07:00

Beauty Tip of the Day:
Line deep set eyes with lighter shades of eyeliner to emphasize them!

Style Tip of the Day:

How to Dress 10 Pounds Thinner

Try a slightly raised waist that tends to make the torso look narrower and a flared skirt which also makes the waist look narrower.

Although many people boast that drinking alcohol does not affect them, alcohol can be dangerous to someone with diabetes. There are several good reasons why you should avoid alcohol if you have diabetes. When the stomach is empty, most of the alcohol a person drink is absorbed directly from the stomach into the bloodstream. Normally, if the blood glucose level drops too low, the liver converts some of its stored glycogen to glucose and releases it into the blood.

Alcohol, however, is given priority handling. This means that the liver will take care of processing the alcohol first, and then care for the low blood glucose level later. The result is hypoglycemia; therefore if you do drink some alcohol, you should always drink with a meal, never on an empty stomach.

Another danger of using alcohol is that one cannot accurately predict how soon a hypoglycemic reaction might occur. It may come very quickly if the diabetic has not had any food before drinking. On the other hand, there may be a delayed reaction, and hypoglycemia may not occur until as long as 36 hours after drinking.

Alcohol by itself contains calories. When combined with a sweetened mixer, even more calories are added. If you are trying to control your diet, you definitely need to take these calories into consideration. Because alcohol is digested like a fat in the body, it should be treated as fat exchanges in the diet planning.
In poorly controlled diabetes, alcohol can also raise the blood sugar level. Besides that, diabetics taking oral medications may feel sick because alcohol sometimes blocks the ability of the medication to work properly.

A person who has been drinking does not always think as clearly as usual. After drinking, he may forget to take his insulin, or he may forget to eat. At a party, he may forget all about his diabetes and eat a lot of snacks.
Even worse, if a diabetic has been drinking and then becomes unconscious, other people will probably thin k he is just drunk when in reality he may be experiencing hypoglycemia, or insulin reaction. At home, if a diabetic drinks too much before he goes to sleep, he is also in danger of a reaction. That is why alcohol is such a danger with diabetes. A person may get drunk, sleep because of a reaction and die.

Samuel Fuentes

Natural Depression Remedies

2010-08-15T05:05:00.000-07:00

Beauty Tip of the Day:
Spray your face with cold water or stand with your head in the air from the freezer for a few moments to reduce redness.

Style Tip of the Day:
How to Dress 10 Pounds Thinner
To deemphasize big bust, avoid lighter colors on top and go for a geometric-shaped top with a slim pant. you will have a more balanced look.

Fighting depression naturally, without medication, is no easy task. Lifestyle changes are needed in order to make accomplishments. While your depression medications are key into controlling your depression and helping to hide the symptoms, when using natural depression remedies we are looking for ways to combat it's source. These changes can involve bits and pieces from every part of your daily routine. Exercise, diet, sleep, goals, your responsibilities and relaxation are all components of this process.

Let's start by talking about exercise as it is a key component to treating depression naturally. How much are you getting every day? The 5 flights of stairs from your apartment that you take every day doesn't count. You need to set aside some time every day where you can partake in dedicated physical activity. Whether it be jogging, yoga or Pilate's, boxing, weight lifting, a spinning class, etc... Effects of exercise, especially when done purposely for self improvement, can really improve your mood and help to relieve stress. During your workout you may find that it is easier to forget about everything else in life that may be bothering you as well.

The next part of the formula is diet. Can what you are eating really contribute to your depression? In many ways the answer can be yes. Eating fast foods, caffeinated beverages, refined carbohydrates, and other sweets all cause mood swings. These are metabolized very quickly by your body causing a huge rush in blood sugar levels followed by a huge drop... These quick changes in mood levels can really effect your overall mood stability and make it very hard to treat your depression naturally, especially since depression can make the crashes even worse. Try eating foods that take longer to digest such as complex carbohydrates, lean protein rich meats, and skip out on caffeine. It may be hard at first but after a while (which may be a month or so) you will start to not need it. Caffeine can be a vicious cycle. You drink it to pick your self up, and when you crash you need to drink more of it. When you cut it cold turkey, after a while, you wont need it anymore, however this ties in heavily with your sleep patterns. If you don't sleep enough you may still feel as though you "need" it.

Lets talk about goals. Just setting small goals that are easy to meet is a great way to feel accomplished about yourself. For example, maybe there is a new recipe you've been wanting to learn how to cook right... maybe you've had a broken picture frame that you've wanted to fix for a while. Maybe you've been wanting to take up a hobby like painting and just haven't gotten around to it. Setting small goals where you can meet these lingering wants that are in the back of your mind can be a great way to not only relax while you are doing them, but the sense of accomplishment that comes once it's done can be very invigorating. This invigorating feeling can be addictive and act as a natural remedy for depression.

Responsibilities are another factor. When you are depressed you might let your normal responsibilities slide a bit. You might work less hard and let the condition of your living space suffer. This is something you should fight against. Don't push yourself too hard though. If its too soon to go back to work or school take some more time off.

Relaxation. Do not forget to relax. Don't wait for these times to come, make them happen. Take that candle lit bath, take that quiet walk through the park, take that extra nap during the day. These things wont happen on their own. It is important to set aside time to relax.

Your Sleep patterns are another major factor to helping treat depression naturally. If your brain is tired, how are you supposed to support it's mood? 8 Hours of sleep is enough for most people but when you are depressed you may want more... But you shouldn't have it all at once. Take a siesta during some part of the day to help rest your mind. If you are having trouble sleeping because of what is on your mind, consider natural sleep aids like warm milk, tea, shutting all the blinds, and possibly a long old movie that you know will put you to sleep.

There are also many supplements which can help remedy your depression naturally without prescription medications. These include St. John's Wort, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Folic Acid, Sam-E and other essential vitamins and minerals. Consider taking a complete multivitamin to supplement your diet.
It is easy for you to sit at your computer at home, read these things, and not take any action hoping things will get better on their own. Taking action is key. Write something down that will help you stick to your goals. Put some post-it notes on the fridge, be dedicated to feeling better and to treating your depression naturally, at its source. It is possible.

Joe Powers

Asthma

2010-08-15T04:55:00.000-07:00

Beauty Tip of the Day:
Use a gentle soap like Dove for acne prone skin. It makes your skin a lot less oily because its PH balanced.

Fashion Tip of the Day:
How to Dress 10 Pounds Thinner
If you've got big hips, don't be afraid to go for a black pencil skirt with black hose. It will make your hips do a disappearing act.

Asthma attacks can be scary for both children and adults, therefore, some of the things that can be done to keep it at bay are:

No Cold Air
Protect yourself from breathing in cold air as much as possible. If you are living in a warm climate area, this may not be much of a problem for you. However, if you are living in an area where you usually experience winter, it will pose a challenge.
Nevertheless, when you are outdoors, always walk with a hat and a scarf or something that will help to keep the breeze out of your face and make sure that you are covering your nose area.

Avoid Smoke
Keep away from everything that gives off smoke. This includes tobacco products and exhaust from vehicles. If you use the public transit regularly, do not forget that you will pass people on the way who will be smoking a cigarette etc.
It is best to keep your eyes out for these things instead of waiting until you can smell the first scent of it, to move away from the area.

Avoid Chemical
Keep away from chemicals as well. Some chemical scents are stronger than others are but they are no less dangerous. If you have to use one of these products make sure that you protect your noise from breathing in the flumes and keep away from the area until the scent is completely gone.
Some household products are very powerful, like bleach for example. If you have to use it, try diluting it first, before using it.

Strong Odors
There is no difference when it comes to strong odors, such as perfume. Therefore, be very careful when you are testing them.

Cold And Cough Medication
Do not take any over the counter medication, if your doctor did not give you the green light to do this. This could in fact, cause what you are trying to prevent from actually happening. Therefore, if you do catch a cold, talk with your family doctor about it before doing anything else.

Reduce Stress
Stress is also something that you should see about cutting down, because it can certainly cause your body to shut down.
Therefore, if you are working in a very stressful job, stress management will certainly be in order.

Use Humidifier
It is a good idea to keep a humidifier in your home. This will help to keep the room at a reasonable temperature. If the humility is too much for you to handle, at bedtime, do not forget to put it on several minutes before entering the room.

Angela Linton

An Over View of Lung Cancer

2010-08-14T03:28:00.000-07:00

Beauty Tip of the Day:
Clay Mask works wonders on oily skin!

Fashion Tip of the Day:
How to Dress Ten Pounds Thinner

De-emphasize your waist - If you are trying to de-emphasize your waist and/ or your middle, avoid crop jackets because they break up your natural lines rather then help you create long, lean lines.

General Information on Lung Cancer

Lung cancer, or carcinoma of the lung, is one of the most common forms of cancer today. It is one of the most frequent causes of cancer-related mortality in the United States today. In the United States, another form of cancer that is becoming increasingly common is breast cancer, which is the development of malignant tissue in the breast. Breast cancer is seen mostly in women, though this does not mean that men are immune to it. A small percentage of men too contract breast cancer. The numbers are small, 1 man with breast cancer against a 100 women with it, but its there. However, there is one major difference between breast cancer and lung cancer. One can see the symptoms of breast cancer at an early stage, while in the case of lung cancer, the symptoms are not detected early, primarily because they match the symptoms of other lesser ailments. In this article, we will discuss lung cancer.

A person is said to suffer from lung cancer when a growth of malignant cancer cells is detected in the lungs. Depending on the stage at which lung cancer is detected, it can be classified as being in the:
o Early stages
o Mid-stages
o Advanced stages

Today, there is a vast amount of information on lung cancer available. Patients or relatives of patients can access information over the Internet, which has an almost limitless number of websites dedicated to different aspects of lung cancer - types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, etc. For example, if you are from the United Kingdom and want to research information on lung cancer treatment, facilities, etc in your country, you can simply log onto the website of Cancer Research UK, UK's leading cancer charity, and collect whatever information you want from their site.

Earlier on, treatment of lung cancer was not an easy thing to do, owing to the huge amount of expenses in the form of medical bills, hospital stays fees, etc. However, nowadays with the availability of insurance, things have become easier. Lung cancer insurance is available easily, as is insurance covering other forms of cancer.

Types of Lung Cancer
Two main types of lung cancer exist today. Both of these are seen in the epithelial cells of the lungs. They are:
o Small cell lung cancer (SLCC)
o Non-small cell lung cancer

There is another type, called mixed small cell/large cell lung cancer. In this type you can find both kinds of cells in the cancerous tissue.
Besides these two types, there is another form of cancer of the lung area, called mesothelioma or mesothelioma cancer or cancer of the mesothelium. However, this is not considered a primary form of lung cancer, as its target area is not the lobes of the lung, but the pleural membrane covering the lung.

Small Cell Lung Cancer
This is the rarer of the two basic forms of lung cancer. One out of every five lung cancer patients suffer from small cell lung cancer.

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Non-small cell lung cancer, or non-small lung cancer, is the more common of the two basic forms of lung cancer. Four out of five lung cancer patients suffer from this type of cancer.
Based on the cell type/area in which the carcinogenic cells proliferate in the lungs, non-small cell lung cancer is further categorized into three types. They are:

o Squamous cell carcinoma
o Adenocarcinoma
o Large Cell Carcinoma
o Bronchioalveolar Carcinoma (BAC)

Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This is the most common type of lung cancer. It occurs in the cells lining the airways inside the lungs. This form of cancer occurs mostly due to nicotine ingestion through smoking.

Adenocarcinoma
This form of cancer is seen in the mucus cells within the airways in the lung.

Large Cell Carcinoma
This is also called undifferentiated lung cancer. In large cell carcinoma, the proliferating cells are round and much larger than the cells seen in adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma.

Bronchioalveolar Carcinoma (BAC)
This form of cancer is seen in the bronchioalveolar region of the lung.
What Causes Lung Cancer?
The main cause of lung cancer is exposure to tobacco. This is primarily through smoking. About 80% of lung cancer patients are smokers. Smokers may be cigarette smokers, cigar smokers, or pipe smokers; it doesn't matter. The risk of contracting lung cancer is equal in all the three cases.

A person may inhale smoke directly. A person can also inhale smoke passively or involuntarily. This smoke is also called secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke is of two types:
o Mainstream - This is the smoke exhaled by the smoker, and amounts to more than 50% of all secondhand smoke.
o Sidestream - This is the smoke emanating from the burning end of a cigarette/cigar/pipe/hookah.

Passive smokers too stand a high chance of contracting lung cancer. The chances of passive/secondary smokers contracting lung cancer is 30% higher than people who do not inhale smoke either actively or passively.

However, there have been instances of even total non-smokers suffering from lung cancer. This indicates that smoking is not the only cause for lung cancer. It is the primary cause, yes, but not definitely the only cause. The following are some of the other causes of lung cancer:

o Air pollution
o Inhalation of asbestos fibers
o Exposure to radon, a radioactive substance formed by breaking down uranium
o Inhalation of marijuana fumes by smoking
o Exposure of the chest area to radiation therapy during cancer treatment
o Hereditary reasons
o Presence of arsenic in drinking water
o Diet with low fruit and vegetable content (this increases the risk of lung cancer in smokers)
A combination of exposure to tobacco along with any of these causes greatly increases the chances of a person contracting lung cancer.

Lung Cancer Symptoms
The following are some of the common symptoms of lung cancer. They do not usually manifest in the early stages. Even if they do, they are usually mistaken for some other ailment. These symptoms are:
o Persistent coughing
o Reddish or muddy brown spit
o Loss of breath
o Loss of appetite
o Persistent or repetitive infections of the bronchial tract
o Hoarseness of voice
o Renewed wheezing

In its later advanced stages, when the lung cancer is said to be in metastasis, the symptoms are:
o Numbness in the arms or legs
o A jaundiced appearance
o Tumorous growths near the skin surface
o Seizures
o Bone pain
o Dizziness

Lung Cancer Detection and Diagnosis
It is very rare to be able to detect lung cancer in its early stages. There are no specific symptoms of early stages of lung cancer. This is one of the reasons why lung cancer is usually detected in its later stages.
The use of a proper screening technique would greatly increase the chances of early lung cancer detection. However, there is no such proper and totally effective screening technique yet. Research is on to see if one can be formulated soon. As of now, a new technique called spiral CT seems to be the best option for early detection.
Once lung cancer is detected, the next step is to determine the stage it is in. This is done using the AJCC system. Roman numerals are used to mark the different stages of lung cancer, numerals from 0 to IV. Sometimes the stages are further divided into substages, using denotations A and B. The general rule of thumb is that the lower the denomination, the less serious the condition.

Lung Cancer Treatment
Lung cancer treatment options are usually the same as prostate cancer treatment options or colon cancer treatment options. What I mean is that all forms of cancer have the same treatment options. However, lung cancer tests may be different from colon cancer tests. The standard treatment options for lung cancer are:
o Surgery
o Radiation Therapy
o Chemotherapy
What matters is the combination of methods being used. The more serious the cancer, the more chances that different treatment options will be used in tandem, or one after the other.

Ajishna Sharma

Heart Disease Diet

2010-08-14T03:08:00.000-07:00

Beauty Tip of the Day:

Nothing ages a person more than worry. Try to be positive and love every day as a new adventure and get joy from all the little things (so many cost nothing). Drink 8 glasses of water a day and use a moisturizer

Fashion Tip of the Day:

How to Dress Ten Pounds Thinner

Start with the butt - Your bottom and hips will always look thinner when you are dressed in a solid color and it doesn't even have to be black it can be a beautiful incandescent hot pink if you like but solids tend to slim where other patterns don't. Now a lot of us don't go around wearing patterned pants but a lot of us wear patterned dresses and skirts - so be warned

If you have heart problems and are looking to begin a heart healthy diet in your life, then the first place to take a look at is the foods in your kitchen. Are they heart healthy? Do they promote good cardiovascular health or are they contributors to poor circulation, sluggish metabolism, cholesterol buildup, heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes?

Let's begin with looking in the refrigerator. Forget the old advice that eggs and butter cause heart attacks. All the new research says they don't. The real culprits are partially hydrogenated oils and that is the main ingredient in margarine. Touted as heart healthy for years, it isn't. Wipe that concept out of your mind.

Margarine is unhealthy, get rid of it. It is best to replace margarine with real butter for buttering your toast and healthy oil like olive oil or coconut oil for cooking. Olive oil with herbs and garlic makes an excellent heart healthy dip for bread if you don't like butter.

Now look to see how many fresh fruits and vegetables are in the refrigerator. Don't see any? No diet that will enhance the cardiovascular system exists that doesn't emphasize fresh fruits and vegetables. These have been proven to not only support a well functioning cardiovascular system but also prevent cancer and aid the whole digestive system.

How about fresh fish? The Omega-3's in fish insure cardiovascular efficiency that not only improves heart heath but increases mental functioning too. Bacon, lunchmeats, and high fat meats probably are not something that should take a forefront in a heart promoting diet.

Now, what about your seasonings? Heavy on the salt and black pepper? That's going to change. Processed table salt needs to be replaced with either sea salt or rock salt. Both of these have the whole complement of trace elements found in natural seawater. The body needs these minerals and they are nutrients for the cardiovascular system. If you must use salt use natural salt such as sea salt. If you have already stopped using salt don't use a salt substitute, they are unhealthy and unnatural, your body doesn't know what to do with potassium chloride.

A much better choice is a good herb mix and cayenne pepper for a little kick. Many herbs support the cardiovascular system, lower blood pressure and strengthen the heart.

That's a start for today. It is time to begin analyzing your food choices, learning, and trying new foods and a new healthy heart diet to keep that heart happy and healthy.

Monique Hawkins

Heart Burn- It's Symptoms and Treatments

2010-08-14T02:49:00.000-07:00

Beauty Tip of the Day:

Use petroleum jelly or cold cream to remove stubborn eye makeup. its cheap and it works (even on waterproof mascara).

Fashion Tip of the Day:

How to Remove Ring that’s stuck on your Finger

First put your hand over your head, this starts to drain the blood out of your arm and out of your hand, and out of that finger so that it's a little less swollen
Wrap a cold compress around your finger for a while and then use a lubricant, soap or Vaseline to work around the area. Try to get some under the stuck area. Wrap a string around your finger right above where the ring is stuck. It’s going to work like a compress that's going to help take the swelling out of that area. So you don't want to wrap it so tight that your finger is blue. Leave it on there for just a bit. And take that off and that'll take down the swelling in the area just enough that you can get that ring loose. And just a reminder on this is you do have a swelling condition or your finger's turning blue it's time to bypass all of these and go ahead, and go to the doctor or go to a jeweler that can cut the ring off your hand. But that's how you get a ring off your finger."

Heartburn is a common feeling of warmth or burning in the chest. This disease is not related with heart. The condition of heartburn arises when acid starts returning towards the alimentary canal, and here acid produces burn. After taking food this acid enters the stomach through alimentary canal. Experts suggest that those who suffer from heart burn for 2-3 times or greater in a week, may also suffer from acid reflux disease. This problem first starts from the upper-side of the stomach, and moves towards the chest.

Stomach acid is so strong it helps in digesting the food. For protecting the stomach it is covered with mucous layer. The chest pain may result in acid reflux, this may further result in heart diseases.

In other words this disease is also called indigestion. When someone suffers from heart burn along with chest-pain, it causes heart related diseases. The burn reddens the affected area which troubles the patient.

What causes Heartburn?:

Heartburn is caused by a weak digestive system. Heartburn makes swallowing difficult and the swelling in the throat creates burping. This type of pain obliterates by itself within 3-4 hours or more. Dyspepsia is a medical term, which informs about the burn in stomach and chest. This mainly causes after taking food.

Some other reasons of heart burn:

- overweight people get pressure on their stomach which causes this disease,

- wearing tight fitting clothes,

- smoking,

- some other medicines,

- Usage of onion, garlic, and much spice in food,

- stress.

The people who suffer from heartburn everyday are prone to get diseases like acid reflux. The basic problem caused by heart burn is pain in stomach while taking food. The patient may also feel the teeth problems, and also feel sometime that something is there in throat. If the pain starts in breastbone, this produces heart related problems, swelling in stomach and ulcer. If the blood is found in vomit, this means there is bleeding taking place in small intestine or alimentary canal. Neglecting this may cause many problems.

Heartburn mainly affect youth more than children. The pregnant ladies also get affected by this disease, it is caused from the pressure applied by baby from inside. Spicy food also produce this type of problems.

For getting unaffected by heartburn:

- take food less than hunger,

- do not take rest within 2-3 hours after taking food,

- after dinner do not sleep immediately,

- do not wear tight fitting clothes,

- take less food and do not eat fast,

- control weight

- do not smoke or take alcohol,

- take aloe vera juice before taking food,

- chew garlic after food,

- chew leaf of basil,

- use ginger in food,

- take anise after food.

Anand Rawal

Discover the Best Way to Perform a Body Detoxification

2010-08-14T01:50:00.000-07:00

Beauty Tip of the Day:

Apply carmex on your lips before putting on lipgloss or lipstick, it helps it stay on longer, keep it moisturized, and sometimes makes your lips "juicier" looking.

Fashion Tip of the Day:

How to Remove Red Wine Stains from Fabric

This can be done by soaking fabric with house hold peroxide (OxiClean) and washing liquid (palm olive). Rub fabric together and then run it in regular wash

Feeling sluggish, run down or tired all the time?

You aren't alone! Everyday, hundreds of thousands of people across the US suffer from these symptoms unnecessarily. The problem isn't getting enough sleep or too much stress on the job - it's the sheer number of chemicals and toxins that enter our bodies every single day.

You see, our bodies weren't designed to process things like artificial colors and flavors, pesticides and other food or environmental chemicals. We're built to digest things like fruits, nuts and grains - all items that are found in the natural world our primitive fore-fathers inhabited. Unfortunately, that world has changed, and our bodies haven't yet had a chance to catch up with the necessary evolutionary changes.

Think, for a second, about a new computer. When it's right out of the box, it runs fast - you can launch as many applications as you want at a time without the system crashing. But over time, you load it up with software programs and files, and before you know it, it's slowed down to a snail's pace. Cars are the same way - when everything's shiny and new, your car runs well and gets great gas mileage. But over time, engine buildup and other damage begins to slow your once speedy car.

The same thing is happening to your body! When you take in foreign substances that your body doesn't recognize, it doesn't always know what to do with them. If the unrecognized item is food, parts of it may be left to rot - undigested - in your colon. Environmental toxins that are absorbed through the skin, on the other hand, may be stored in your fat until your body can figure out what to do with them.

The end result of having all of these toxins stored in various parts of your body is the symptoms described above, plus several others including:

* Diminished memory and attention span
* Decreased sexual performance
* Reduced immune system response

If you're experiencing some or all of these symptoms, taking action is vital. After all, if you don't get rid of these stored toxins, you won't get rid of your symptoms - no matter how many medications you take. What you need is a body detoxification program that will get these poisons out of your body, restoring you to pure, vital health.

Unfortunately, there are a number of different body detoxification products on the market today, and determining which one is right for you is no easy feat. Stop by any health food store, and you'll likely see all of the following products for sale:

* Pre-made detoxification drinks
* Body detox tablets
* Detoxification aromatherapy supplements
* Foot detox pads
* And many others

Sarah L. Richards

Stimulate Fast Hair Growth: Tips to Stop Thinning Hair

2010-08-14T01:24:00.000-07:00

Beauty Tip of the Day:

Use foundation on your eyelids before applying eyeshadow. It helps the eyeshadow stay on longer

Fashion Tip of the Day:

How to freshen Smelly Sneakers

Freshen smelly shoes by putting them in the washer and adding baking powder to absorb the smell. Then put some rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle and spray into the shoes, to kill the bacteria not previously killed by the washer. Put them out to dry.

If you are experiencing hair loss, you are undoubtedly looking for ways to get your hair to grow back. There are a lot of different treatments which can effectively do the job. If you are not interested in spending a lot of money reversing your hair loss, you can start by making simple changes to the way you care for your hair. This can make a big different in the amount of strands your shed on a daily basis. It can also lead to fast hair growth.

Hair Growth Vitamins
One way to ensure fast hair growth is to make sure you are getting enough of the vitamins, nutrients, and minerals your strands need in order to grow. Vitamin B is a must. The strands cannot grow without it. This vitamin also helps the strands maintain their structure and it prevents dryness and breakage. You can get vitamin B from egg yolks, wheat germ, and potatoes.

Vitamin E improves circulation and increases the flow of blood to the scalp. This helps stimulate growth and allows important nutrients to reach the strands. Vitamins A and C are also necessary vitamins for the strands.

The hair also needs minerals such as iron, zinc, sulphur, copper and magnesium.

Keep the Strands Strong by Clipping Them Regularly
Another way to promote fast hair growth is to keep your ends clipped. This will remove damaged parts of the strands allowing them to grow without breaking. It is useless to try to repair damaged strands by using products which claim to do so. Once a strand is damaged, it cannot be repaired. Cut the damaged part off to prevent further breakage.

Stimulate Fast Hair Growth With a Scalp Massage
A scalp massage stimulates fast hair growth by increasing the amount of blood that flows to the scalp. The blood carries important nutrients to the roots to feed the strands. A healthy blood flow allows the strands to receive the nutrients they need.

It is very important for you to begin treatment for your hair loss as soon as you notice that your strands are thinning. This will significantly increase your chances of getting your strands to grow back. If the follicles sit there for too long without strands, the follicles will lose their ability to function and the hair loss will become permanent.

Jenna Grey

What Is So Fascinating About a Spa?

2010-08-13T10:31:00.000-07:00

Beauty Tip of the Day:

If you are choosing a new fragrance, buy the weaker and cheaper eau de toilette first before splashing out on the stronger and more expensive perfume.

Fashion Tip of the Day:

What to Buy Now (Utility Tunic)

It has so many possibilities. It can be worn loose over leggings or can be belted with a great leather belt over skinny jeans. It comes in rich hues like dark gray.

Spa, also known as balneotheraphy, is a water treatment that goes back to prehistoric times. It comes from the believe in the healing powers of mineral waters which is popular around the globe, most notably in Europe and Japan. Places where people can get spa treatment is known as spa towns or spa resorts, and it is very common these places offer thermal or mineral waters for drinking and bathing, as well as other various health treatments.

Historically, the origin of word spa comes from the name of the town of Spa in Belgium, which is known since the Roman times as Aquae Spadanae. This ancient Roman name may have been related to the Latin word "spargere", which means to scatter, sprinkle, or moisten in English.

A lot of people believe that physical and spiritual purification can be achieved through bathing in a particular spring, well, or river. Since pre-historic times man had high hopes in getting a cure of some ailment by travelling to hot or cold springs. This ritual purification exists in various native civilizations as well as various religious ceremonies such as Hindus, Buddhists, Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Many of these bathing rituals are simple in practice. As opposed to these simple bathing rituals, more elaborate rituals were practiced in Ancient Egypt, pre-historic cities of the Indus Valley, and in Aegean civilizations. Despite the complexity of these ancient bathing rituals, very little building construction around the water was constructed by ancient people; instead, they only built temporary construction.

Nowadays, spa treatments in a form of therapeutic baths have always been very popular in Europe. Similarly in Japan, traditional hot spring baths known as onsen always attracted many visitors to visit. In contrast, up until recently, public bathing in the US received little attention. However, spa treatments in the US have regained its popularity due to the increasing focus on health and wellness.

Dhafin Nedrian

Best Natural Anti Aging Skin Care Tips

2010-08-13T00:30:00.000-07:00

Fashion Tip of the Day:
Wardrobe Basics- Items Every Woman Should have
Dark slacks, jeans, white button- front shirt, cashmere/ light weight sweater, little black dress, jackets, coats, classic leather style bag that works with everything, pumps, evening shoes, tall black boots and sneakers.

Beauty Tip of the Day:
Applying Mascara
Apply mascara from outer lash to inner lash sweeping brush slowly from root to tip being careful to not let it dry between coats.

Natural anti aging skin care tips can help slow down the fast progress of aging. We are exposed to external aging factors every single day. Pollution, UV rays, bacteria and toxins are just some of the things that can speed up the aging process.

Now is the best time to start including natural anti aging skin care treatments in your daily regimen. Why don't you try the following skin care tips?

1. Drink green tea. Green tea contains antioxidants that can fight harmful free radicals roaming in our body. Harmful free radicals are produced during the chemical oxidation process in the body. This happens when we are stressed out or exposed to UV rays and toxins. Green tea also helps purge out excess fat and toxins that might speed up the aging process of the dermis.

2. Eat foods rich in beta carotene, sulfur, vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids and proteins. These nutrients are specifically beneficial for healthy skin. Beta carotene helps repair damaged skin tissues. Sulfur can help make your dermis softer and smoother. Vitamin E can slow down the natural course of aging. This vitamin also acts as an antioxidant. It can get rid of harmful free radicals. Omega-3 fatty acids can boost the production of growth hormones. These hormones are essential for collagen regeneration. Proteins are necessary to produce functional keratin. Keratin is needed to properly produce collagen.

3. Use a natural moisturizer. Never go without a moisturizer. This will serve as you first line of defense against skin problems. Look for a moisturizer with beneficial ingredients such as CynergyTK, Phytessence Wakame and Nano Lipobelle HEQ10. CynergyTK is an ingredient extracted from sheep wool. It contains functional keratin, a kind of protein necessary for the regeneration of collagen and elastin. This is what you need to make your dermis elastic and resilient. Phytessence Wakame is a type of sea kelp that prevents the loss of hyaluronic acid. You need to preserve this acid because this is responsible for the lubrication of collagen and elastin. Collagen has to be moisturized so it will not get damaged easily. Nano Lipobelle HEQ10 will protect you from the debilitating effects of harmful free radials. This antioxidant is made up of small molecules. It can penetrate deeper into the skin to get rid of more harmful free radicals.

4. Use avocado mask two times a week. This can help correct sun damage. Avocado contains healing properties. It can help slow down the aging process brought about by too much sun exposure.

Elizabeth Simpson

BEAUTY TIPS

2010-08-12T15:16:00.000-07:00

Fashion Tip of the Day:

Skirt Shapes that Flatter Almost Any Figure: A-line, Flared and Belled.

Skirts fit most women best if they flare slightly around the hips, making a little extra room for sitting and bending. Slightly A-line or belled skirts are usually most flattering and hide any aspects you may not like about your buns, hips and thighs. This is a problem area for many, many women, so don't think you are the only one. If you're thin, you can take advantage of slim hips to wear pencil skirts, but if you are thinner than you'd like to be, you can add a little substance by wearing a skirt with heavier fabric and a more generous cut. As long as it fits your waist, you can "swim around" a little bit and round out your figure with rounder skirt style.

BEAUTY TIPS

Your morning beauty regime takes you exactly 12 minutes. First comes the face wash, then the astringent, followed by the moisturizer. And the list goes on. It's become such a chore, but wasn't there a time when this routine was fun? Well, we decided to take you back to the days when applying makeup was a treat by giving you some innovative beauty tips and tricks to spice up your routine.
To get this insider information, we contacted Carmindy, resident make-up artist on TLC's "What Not to Wear," and author of The 5 Minute Face. Here are her 10 beauty tips to leave you feeling fresh and fabulous.

Beauty Tip # 1 - Make perfume last.
A few spritzes of perfume in the morning will not carry you through the day, no matter how expensive your bottle may be. To make your scent last, try this beauty tip: put an unscented moisturizer on first and then spray on your perfume a few seconds later. "There's so much alcohol in perfume," Carmindy explains, "that if you spray it on dry skin, a lot of times it evaporates so quickly. But if you have moisturizer on your skin it adheres much better."

Beauty Tip # 2 - Lip gloss without the goop.
Instead of directly putting the tube of gloss to your lips, Carmindy recommends adding an extra step to ensure less stickiness. "I like to put lip gloss on my fingertips first and then just pat it onto the flesh of my lips. And this way you'll get a little bit of glow, but it won't be too goopy." Also, try a moisturizing lipstick or a lip stain first before you add the gloss to make sure the color stays put.

Beauty Tip # 3 - A sweet scrub.
"The best exfoliate in the world is regular white table sugar." If every scrub out there contains some form of sugar, like "Almond Sugar Scrub" or "Brown Sugar Scrub," why not just use what's in your kitchen cupboard? "What happens is that the small crystals dissipate in water so they don't tear your skin." And, if you have sensitive skin, don't fret. "It even works better because with other products you might not like a fragrance or a lot of ingredients," states Carmindy. When you're in the shower, all you have to do is lather your face up like normal and then get a handful of sugar and scrub your face. And if you run out you'll be able to ask your cute neighbor for a spot of sugar!

Beauty Tip # 4- Ditch your spot concealer.
Instead of fumbling around your makeup bag for multiple concealers in the morning, just stick to one, advises Carmindy. The reason why? Because you can actually use the foundation stuck to the top of the cap of your liquid all-over concealer as your spot-treatment. "It oxidizes there so it becomes a little bit thicker." Plus, she says, "It's the same shade as your foundation, so it will instantly erase your blemish." To apply, just take a small tip concealer brush and dip into the cap of your foundation, or the nozzle if you use a spray. Then brush it on the spots and you're ready to go. Now it will be a good thing when your foundation lid gets cakey.

Beauty Tip # 5 - Recycle: Good for the earth, good for your lips.
What are you supposed to do when your four best lipsticks are almost gone and your finger is tired from scraping out the remnants below? Carmindy suggests combining the half-used sticks into your own lip pallet. "Go to the drug store and purchase a plastic pill box and dig out the lipstick that's left in the tubes. Then put each color into a different little section of the pill box." You can mix and match the colors or even put Vaseline in one of the sections to make your own lip gloss.

Beauty Tip # 6 Celebrity-size lips.
To get fuller lips people often outline them with a pencil, but most of the time it looks noticeable and unsophisticated (especially when the lipstick comes off and you're left with just that awful line). To get invisible enhancement, Carmindy recommends you take a Q-tip and dip it in a little bit of white shimmer eye shadow and lightly trace the outside of your lips. "What will happen is that the shimmer will capture the light and make your lips seem larger." You won't be able to see it, but the slight glimmer will do the trick. Great if you don't have any collagen handy.

Beauty Tip # 7 - Bronzed but not dirty.
Dusting bronzer all over your face can make you look like you've been rolling around in the sand box all day or have picked up a part time job as a chimney sweep. Carmindy prefers a spray bronzer to get the appearance of a fresh summer tan. "I like to spray a sponge and then what I do is just push it onto the skin--on the temples and then right underneath the cheekbones because this is kind of where the sun would kiss your face. And if you like powder bronzer you can apply it in the same places too."
Beauty Tip # 8 - Brow breakthrough.
If you've been awarded barely there eyebrow DNA, you've probably tried everything to make them visible--and figured out that most of the time these products end up rubbing off by the end of the day. If you still want eyebrows at five p.m., Carmindy advises buying waterproof liquid eyeliner that matches your hair color like black, brown or taupe. Then, she says, "You can take an angled brush and feather the liquid eyeliner on to your eyebrows and it will stay put all day long. It looks more natural than a pencil and stays longer." It's a win-win.
Now if you're like me and are on the opposite end of the brow spectrum you might need some help keeping your out-of-control brows in check. To do this, "Take a spooly brush or an old tooth brush, put a little hair gel on there and just brush it onto your eyebrows to have them stay put."

Beauty Tip # 9 - Not your average smoky eye.
"What I like to do is take a color like a navy blue or a sparkling kind of burgundy purple and just line the inside rim and right along the upper and lower lash line and then smudge it with a Q-tip. That way, there's no eye shadow pushing the eye back, but you still have the smoky effect because they're lined with color. If you have deep-set eyes, Carmindy advises you to avoid putting dark shadow on your eyelids because it will make them seem even more pushed back. "There are so many ways to do a smoky eye, but people always think there's only one way to do it."

Beauty Tip # 10 - Save time and eye shadow
Running late in the morning? The best thing you can put on is white shimmering highlight powder. "If you highlight three key places you set of the planes of your face--you don't even need eye shadow," says Carmindy. These key spots are underneath the eyebrow, on the inside corner of the eye and on top of the cheekbone. "It brings sparkle to the eye; it lifts up the lid and draws attention to the top of the cheekbone." Now all you need is a big cup of coffee to actually feel as awake as you look.
Who says your beauty routine has to be boring--especially now that you can take a box of sugar with you in the shower or turn a pill box into a personalized lip pallet. With these beauty tips You just might have to rethink your 12 minute routine after all.
With the help of TLC's resident make-up artist Carmindy, Savvy Miss author Leslie Barrie compiles a list of less-known but great beauty secrets that leave you feeling lush and fabulous.
Your morning beauty regime takes you exactly 12 minutes. First comes the face wash, then the astringent, followed by the moisturizer. And the list goes on. It’s become such a chore, but wasn’t there a time when this routine was fun? Well, we decided to take you back to the days when applying makeup was a treat by giving you some innovative beauty tips and tricks to spice up your routine.

Leslie Barrie

Fight Pimples From Home!

2010-08-12T11:05:00.000-07:00

What are Pimples?

Pimples occur when pores on the skin are infected. They become bumps or spotted swellings which in some cases bursts and oozes purse or dry out. Pimples attack people of different age groups and both sexes.

Tips

· Avoid eating food that consists of saturated fats, such as junk food. You should eat more fruits, vegetables and other nutritional food to get rid of the pimples.

· Drink lots of water. By doing so, you get rid of all the toxins in your body. In addition, water can help keep you hydrated and reform your skin cells.

· Using fresh garlic is also one of the effective ways to get rid of pimples fast. Although the smell is horrible, if you apply the fresh garlic onto the affected area and leave it overnight, the pimples will disappear by the next morning.

· You could also apply toothpaste onto your pimples and allow it to stay there overnight. This is also one of method to get rid of pimples fast. Do not forget to wash it off when you wake up the next day.

You can try the methods mentioned above to help you get rid of pimples. However, you must remember that you cannot squeeze your pimples because it will spread to the rest of your body. If your problem persists, I strongly advised you go and see a doctor.

Acne Tips

2010-08-12T10:46:00.000-07:00

The following are tips that can help you conquer your acne. No need to buy dozens of products; the tips below are simple lifestyle and behavioral changes you can implement.

Acne tip #1: Hands Off!
In addition to spreading the bacteria from picking at existing acne, touching and squeezing acne is one of the most prevalent causes of scarring, and is one of the easiest tips to implement-but is sadly one of the most overlooked. While most people squeeze their acne in an attempt to make it less noticeable, this commonly has the opposite effect as you easily irritate the surrounding skin causing it to become redder, as well as introduce further bacteria from your hands. If you absolutely must squeeze that whitehead, quickly sterilize a pin or tweezers by boiling them in water for five minutes, and then use your tools to gently pop the head. Do not squeeze afterwards! Pat-dry your skin with a tissue and apply a topical skin treatment right away. A dead-simple acne tip that can greatly reduce the irritation of your acne!

Acne tip #2: Daily Shower for your Linens!
Just like after you've being sick all week with the flu and tied to your bed, the first thing you do when feeling back-to-norm is wash your sheets. Who wants to sleep in bacteria-infested bed sheets when you just kicked the flu to the curb and are feeling 100% again? Well, the same idea applies to the bacteria that are crawling out of your skin (and acne). Spending night-after-night on the same bed sheets provides no alternative for your skin but to absorb all the bacteria on your linens. Another easy way to greatly increase your skin's health is to change your sheets as often as possible, and if you suffer from face acne-changing your pillow case as often as possible is a must. To kill the bacteria be sure to use hot water and a soap that's easy on your skin.

Acne tip #3: A Vitamin A Day Keeps the Acne Away
Let's face it; vitamins are imperative not only to your overall health, but your skin's health as well. Just as make up and skin care products boast of vitamin-XYZ enriched, why not go one step further and nourish your body from the inside. A diet consisting of vitamin and mineral-dense foods is an extremely important factor in your skins health. If you've been battling acne and don't take a multi-vitamin, try one out-you may be surprised at the result. Many studies have shown vitamins A, B5, C, D, and E are not only beneficial, but imperative in the formation and preservation of healthy skin. If you're unsure of which vitamin to take, consult your physician or local pharmacist. Also, be sure to get the most bang for your buck and help your skin out by drinking lots of water while you swallow down this acne tip!

Acne tip #4: Food Quality Equals Skin Quality?
While this headline may not be 100% accurate, it is very important to reduce your intake of poorer quality and processed foods to combat and prevent acne. A balanced and healthy diet including daily servings of fruits and vegetables are important to maintain adequate levels of vitamins and minerals. Just as you would fill your gas tank before taking a long trip-it's important to start your journey towards clear skin with a full stomach of nutrient-rich foods, giving your body the fuel it needs. In addition, drink lots of water and steer clear of drinks with high sugar content such as soda and fruit drinks. When it comes down to it, it's best to simply pay attention to your own body. Others may have found success reducing their acne by not eating peaches, but you may be able to eat them by the bushel. You need to find what works and doesn't work for you and your body!