A Refreshingly Natural Makeup Look

Happy New Year beauties!
Start the New Year off fresh! This refreshing tutorial shows you how to create a truly natural, barely-there daytime look. The “no makeup”-makeup look tutorial is by makeup artist Jamie Melbourne. This look is quick, and perfect for everyday activities like work, running errands, working out, or even just hanging out.
Tanya, the model in this video is just darling and the natural makeup gives her this amazingly perfect glow. She really does look gorgeous, yet still looks like she isn’t wearing any makeup! It was refreshing just to watch it. Many women are overly “done up” ALL the time. This video was like a breath of fresh air. It reminds us that natural beauty is always in, and that there’s a time and a place for different makeup looks. It’s definitely a tutorial everyone should see.

Free Skincare Samples

Skincare products can be very tricky, because they are among the most difficult products to select – finding the right one to keep your skin balanced can require lots of “trial and error” with different skincare products.
Skincare products are oftentimes some of the most expensive ones out there, so how on earth are we supposed to finally find one that works for our individual skin type without going completely broke? Well, we thought these free skincare sample offers would come in handy.
Most of these products are normally pretty pretty pricey (especially the anti-aging ones!!). So, if you’d like to, give some of them a try and you can test the product out before you decide to buy the full sized product. Save some money and find your ideal product all at the same time.
Here’s to perfect skin! Cheers.

itness & Exercise Tips for Women & Men

aAs we age, our bodies lose muscle tissue and our metabolism slows down. Exercise is the best way to get physically fit and lose weight. Starting an exercise regimen at any age is extremely beneficial and can add years to your life.
Working out takes discipline and should not be painful. "No pain, no gain" is just a myth and is not good advice to follow. Exercise should make you feel healthy and fit, not looking for the ibuprofen and ice packs.
Experts advise that 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic activity at least three times a week is beneficial for both men and women. Select the best plan that is favorable to your lifestyle, whether it is at home or a fitness club.
Opt for a form of exercise you will enjoy the most and start out slowly, increasing your activity and work out-time gradually. Consider adding basic weight training to build muscles, burn calories and control body fat.
Aerobic Activity Training

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Bicycling
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Brisk walking
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Dancing
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Jogging
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Jump Rope
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Roller-skating
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Skiing
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Swimming
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Tennis

For beginners, try increasing personal fitness in your everyday life by walking more, doing some yard work, painting, and parking your car further from your destination. Not only will you have the satisfaction of getting things done, you'll enjoy the benefits of being physically fit.
You don't need to lump your exercise all in one session. Try it in 10 minute increments if this is easier for you and as time allows. While there's no plan or guarantee for everyone, get started and find out what works for you.
Consult your physician before starting any exercise routine and understand that diet and nutrition will play a big factor in your overall results.

Fitness & Exercise Tips for Women & Men

As we age, our bodies lose muscle tissue and our metabolism slows down. Exercise is the best way to get physically fit and lose weight. Starting an exercise regimen at any age is extremely beneficial and can add years to your life.

Working out takes discipline and should not be painful. "No pain, no gain" is just a myth and is not good advice to follow. Exercise should make you feel healthy and fit, not looking for the ibuprofen and ice packs.

Experts advise that 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic activity at least three times a week is beneficial for both men and women. Select the best plan that is favorable to your lifestyle, whether it is at home or a fitness club.

Opt for a form of exercise you will enjoy the most and start out slowly, increasing your activity and work out-time gradually. Consider adding basic weight training to build muscles, burn calories and control body fat.

Aerobic Activity Training

• Bicycling

• Brisk walking

• Dancing

• Jogging

• Jump Rope

• Roller-skating

• Skiing

• Swimming

• Tennis

For beginners, try increasing personal fitness in your everyday life by walking more, doing some yard work, painting, and parking your car further from your destination. Not only will you have the satisfaction of getting things done, you'll enjoy the benefits of being physically fit.

You don't need to lump your exercise all in one session. Try it in 10 minute increments if this is easier for you and as time allows. While there's no plan or guarantee for everyone, get started and find out what works for you.

Consult your physician before starting any exercise routine and understand that diet and nutrition will play a big factor in your overall results.

Fitness & Exercise Tips

• Get busy at home. Clean your house more frequently, do more gardening and yard work.

• Walking is one of the most popular forms of exercise, and for a reason. It's easy to do and comes naturally.

• Begin exercising at least 20 minutes a day. Start slow.

• Take it one day at a time, with realistic goals.

• You don't need to invest in fancy fitness equipment. Buy yourself a $5 ab-roller, this is very easy to travel with.

• Treadmills and exercise bikes are great aerobic activity tools for cold months indoors.

• Add entertainment such as music or tv to your indoor activity.

• The more muscle you gain, the higher your metabolism.

• Get family and friends to exercise with you.

• Take multi-vitamins.

• Don't allow yourself to watch your favorite TV show unless you do it on a treadmill or exercise bike.

Add hand weights gradually to your r

Hairstyle Trends for Spring & Summer 2009

So what's gonna be hot for hair when the weather turns warmer? The new hairstyle trends for spring and summer, 2009, characterize a variety of styles that will flatter hair of any length, whether it's short, long or in-between.
There's something for everyone! Looking for change? Get a haircut that allows you to wear a practical style for daytime and a more flirty look for the evening hours.
Long Hairstyles
Wavy, textured hair brings a tousled, feminine look. If your hair is long and thick, this is easy to achieve because textured and shaped hair allows you more control with your hair style. Simply wash your hair, add some mousse and blow dry your hair on low. Use a curling iron and finger-comb the layers. For piecey chunks, apply styling wax on the ends to separate.
For a simple, sleek and smooth look, straight hair can look great on almost anyone, reflecting light and enhancing shine. If you have natural waves, you don't need to blow-dry. Simply use a flat iron to straighten it out section by section after you let it air dry. Set the style with hair spray and stay away from rain or heavy humidity.Short Hair
Want less fuss with a short hairstyle? Ask your stylist for heavy layers to add dimension, fullness, and bounce. Boyish, yet feminine, this is the easiest cut to wash and style. If you prefer more than a basic bob, look for an asymmetrical cut to update your look and keep you on the edge.
Ringlets that are too tight look old-fashioned and Victorian. Keep your short curls loose and natural. Finger comb and tousle your tresses when slightly wet for a true romantic look. Face-framing layers will help make a basic hairstyle more versatile and add much needed movement.
Whatever your hair length, this year's parts are leaning towards the center. What looks best on you may depend on the shape of your head, if you have bangs, and if they will also part to reveal a portion of your forehead. If you prefer a side part, forgo the center and wear it where you wish. Not every trend looks good on everyone.
Bangs
The current trend for bangs is soft and side-swept, exposing only part of your forehead. To look anything but ordinary, opt for angled bangs to accentuate your unique style. Whilst bangs require more frequent maintenance, they're great for covering up a long forehead, flaws, or lines.
Ponytails are back in a big way. With their practicality, getting ready for a casual or formal event is a snap. Soft waves add sensuality to a basic ponytail. For any texture of hair, set high or low, what's classic is now trendy. Try combing your hair back with your fingers for a slightly imperfect, messed-up hairdo.
Color & Highlights Trends
Sexy, feminine highlights are always in style. Chunky highlights give way to subtle. Spring brings popular multi-tone highlights and lowlights for several shades of color that adds dimension and reflects the light. A great haircut combined with delicate highlights ensure that you will look classy at special events and in pictures. Trendy and stylish, this summer promises to bring some of the most exciting hairstyles we've seen in years. What better time is there to update your tresses?

Your Guide to Perfect Skin

What spirit is so empty and blind, that it cannot recognize the fact that the foot is more noble than the shoe, and skin more beautiful that the garment with which it is clothed?" -- Buonarroti Michelangelo
5 Dos and 5 Don’ts to Help Slow the Aging Skin Process
Maybe you're in your 20s or early 30s and you think you can't possibly have (gulp) aging skin yet. Well, you're wrong. Your skin's 'youthfulness' has less to do with age than how it's been treated, so if exposed to sun, smoke and stress, your skin will start ‘acting old,’ losing collagen, glow and elasticity. Lines will develop and pores can seem more pronounced. It's easier to prevent damage than to repair it but the good news is you CAN reverse skin damage.
Here are 5 dos and 5 don’ts to help slow down and reverse the aging process and leave your skin glowing at any age.
* Do stop smoking. Ever notice the skin of a lifelong smoker? It can appear wrinkly like a squashed paper bag. The fact is, smoking is the 2nd biggest cause of skin damage after sun exposure. Why? Nicotine constricts blood vessels and decreases the flow of oxygen to the skin. Not good things.
* Do use an AHA or BHA (also known as retinols) every day. A daily application of a one percent prescription retinoid lotion (such as Retin-A or even better, Tazorac) can erase years from your face. AHAs used properly not only take off lots of dead skin, but can seem to take 10 years off as well by reducing fine lines. (Keep in mind these products do NOT shrink pores. Your pore size is completely hereditary, so don't believe promises of permanent reduction). Over-the-counter options such as RoC Deep Wrinkle Night Cream (see compare link below to buy) are good, but prescription creams work the best. Extra tip: You must stay out of the sun if you use retinoids. You are extra-susceptible to sunburns.

Diary of a Laser Hair Removal Guinea Pig

A little over a month ago, I did it. I made the leap and tried laser hair removal. Before I tell you exactly what happened (trust me, I'd wished someone had told me before I did it), let me first tell you the top 3 reasons I hated every other form of hair removal I'd tried before. Let's start with...
The Top 3 Reasons I Despise Shaving
Reason #1: The smooth results last only an hour. I have sandpaper leg hair, which means within a few hours of shaving, my legs turn into a fine grade. A couple days later and the fine grade has grown coarse.
Reason #2: Wintertime shaving. There's nothing worse than when goosebumps develop in mid-stroke. (I have sworn for years that you can FEEL the hair grow when you get goosebumps).
Reason #3: The rashes and the nicks. It's a rare occasion that I have a rash-free and nickless shaving experience. In fact, I'm certain it's never happened.
After years of shaving I discovered waxing. There were many things about waxing I loved. The results leave you smooth as a baby's butt and last a long time. But here I offer...
Three Reasons I Will Never Wax Again
Reason #1: The pain. Want to know what waxing feels like? Take a 6-inch length of packing tape and apply it to your forearm. Pat it down so every hair is firmly attached. Hold on to one end, take a deep breath and RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!
Reason #2: The growing out period between waxes. For waxing to work, you need longish hair for strips to adhere to. This means if you want to wear skirts outside the house in summer and you're at the point where you're Just About Ready for Wax, you have to endure sandpaper legs.
Reason #3: It's not cheap (about $60 a pop for bikini and legs, at least in NYC).
I should mention there were other reasons I hate waxing including wicked in-grown hairs, an accidental burning that turned into what seems to be a permanent dark spot and having to lay down half-naked several times a year and make small talk with a complete stranger while she rips the hair from my body.
And This is What Led Me To Become a Laser Hair Removal Guinea Pig
It for all the reasons listed above that I decided to research what I felt was my very last option for hair removal -- laser hair removal. I wanted to know how much it hurt -- my body AND my pocketbook. What were the chances the hair would grow back. Would it scar me or cause in-grown hairs and did it matter where I got it done (some places seemed much cheaper than others).
Here are 5 questions I asked and the answers.
How does high-tech hair removal work? There are a couple options, both of which rely on heated lights: Laser beam or intense pulsed light (IPL). Lasers are focused beams, whereas IPL uses interspersed flashes. While one visit will result in a lot of hair removal, it takes about 5 visits each one month apart to kill as much as 70% of the hair. Hair grows in cycles so you want to make sure you get as much of it as possible.
Is everyone a good candidate? Lasers work best on people with pale skin and dark hair (like me!), but these days there are even options for women with dark skin and light hair. Keep in mind dark skin may require 2-3 more sessions.
Are the results guaranteed? It's impossible to predict how successful lasers will work on everyone. Results depend on the quality of the laser, the type of hair you have and the number of procedures you have done. Never trust a company that guarantees hair removal. I suggest you try to a consultation in person before you sign up.
How much does it cost? Depends. Laser hair removal isn't cheap (about $200-$500 a session depending on where you live and the areas being treated. Again, it takes about 6 sessions to get rid of 70% of hair permanently. Touch-ups are always an option at about $100-$150 a session.
What about scarring? When I looked into getting this done for this article, the ex-editor of Glamour told me a 'funny story' about a writer (I think she referred to her as the magazine's 'guinea pig') who got her entire body treated carpe diem. She ended up scarred for life. For this very reason, you want to skip the discount places and get treated by a trained technician at an established medical facility. These places do NOT offer discounts.
What about in-grown hairs? Because lasers kill the follicle, hair won't grow back causing in-grown hairs you get with waxing (waxing damages the follicle, it doesn't always kill it and hair can grow in on itself).
Now that I had all the information I needed, I decided to research facilities. The first place I found (which will remain nameless)offered discounts and when they found out I was a writer, they were eager to help me get rid of hair everywhere for free. Further investigation showed they had unsatisfied customers.I realized this was a medical procedure, therefore, I needed the very best, so I found out rather quickly that the very best high-tech hair removal place in Manhattan is Completely Bare (212-366-6060). I booked a consultation. Fin

Tips for Taking the Fear Out of Forbidden Foods

The other day, I received a comment on my blog that really struck me: “It’s great that you allow yourself to enjoy a bagel. I’m too afraid to eat them.”
Sure, bagels get a bad rap for being full of unrefined carbs and scant on fiber, but being “afraid” of a specific food really confused me at first. It’s not like bagels are baked with poison! But the more I thought about this comment, the more it made sense to me.
Like many people trying to lose weight, I used to fear calories and fat. I kept a close eye on my calorie consumption and diligently recorded my workouts each day. While I never put specific foods in the off-limit category, I worried about eating too much of my favorites because my oversize portions were what led to my weight gain. And while losing weight is tough, it’s oh-so-easy to gain it all back!
I learned to stick with nutritional superstars like blueberries, spinach, and quinoa. It’s hard to be afraid of something that’s so good for you! And most importantly, I know that food does not make me fat—it’s the type of food and portion size that may make me gain weight.
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Eat real food
It’s tough to feel anxious about a food that I know is good for me. Choosing wholesome, nutritious foods are always an easy decision. The thought of a fresh, crisp apple, for instance, never scares me!
Remind yourself that you’re in controlA big plate of buffalo chicken nachos can be intimidating. I know it’s easy to overdo it—especially when I’ve had a stressful day at work or I haven’t eaten since breakfast. And if I feel like I’ve already fallen off the diet wagon for the day, I know I may be tempted to continue to pig out. But knowing that I am in control of the situation helps me stop eating when I have had enough. A quick mental reminder before faced with “fearful” food typically does the trick! My plate method also makes me feel in control.
Pay attention to your tummy
If I choose to eat a less-than-nutritious food, I enjoy it without fear because I pay attention to my satiety cues. I eat my favorite foods in moderation, listen to my body, and stop eating before I am too full. For instance, if I want a brownie sundae for dessert, I can have one. I don’t fear it because I know I can enjoy a few bites and not eat every crumb in the bowl.

Women's Health Information

The Women's Information and Health Center of B'nei Brak is a social engineer in women's health. Through exclusive access to the Internet in an otherwise unplugged society, we forge distribution channels between modern medicine and sequestered religious women. We work within strict rabbinic mandates to service the dignity of our clientèle, while counteracting pervasive social ignorance. Through direct collaborations with top health-care providers, hospital staff, and the volunteer network of Agudah Women, we educate to promote health, prevent disease, and legitimize women's right to quality health care within the ultra-orthodox communities of Israel.
Our Mission
To forge access for ultra-orthodox women to key medical information, local resources, and health care, and to tailor comprehensive health education on women's behalf for the ultra-orthodox communities in Israel.
Take a look on our mission and activities.
To this end:
* We provide a 24 hour hot line for the women of Bnei Brak to confidentially inquire after their private health concerns, and receive prompt, up-to-date, well-researched information packages by post, pertinent to their specific needs.
* We conduct comprehensive public seminars in popular and emerging fields of women's health including heart disease, nutrition, exercise, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, menopause and aging.
* We collect, classify, and reformat women's health information published in Hebrew. Parallel to the hot line, volunteers work to strengthen our files. Time is spent researching print and electronic sources, evaluating the long range relevance and the quality of informational presentation and content.
* And we target outreach to traditional female leaders in the community, bringing the wives of rabbis, school teachers and principles to our lectures, and into our volunteer circuit.
* We will expand our city health seminars, individualized package delivery service and adjoining telephone hot line to the national level, becoming a country-wide resource for Ultra-Orthodox women and their communities.
* We will train young female health educators with the tools necessary to infiltrate the Ultra-Orthodox primary and high schools in an effort to introduce basic provisions, and to reform health education policies for young women and girls.
* We will write specialized health-information booklets to address religious women's most frequently asked questions and concerns.
* We will broadcast a weekly radio address on the national orthodox dial, showcasing the critical medical issues raised by religious women to the hot line. Program will include a rotating focus on various aspects of women's health: exercise, nutrition, life cycles, health risk factors, and children. A brief medical news update will be followed by in depth interviews with doctors and expert guests on a specific issue within the topic of the week.

Smile

it is inevitable. There are just some times, in the course of an entire day, that something will pop up to get us down. It could be anything, any thing at all. It could be that your car would not start, you discovered bits of your lunch sticking in between your teeth right after a very important client presentation, or you found a long and nasty run along your stockings in the middle of a dinner date. It could be a reprimand from your boss, a missed deadline, a lost business opportunity. Whatever it is, there is always something that is guaranteed to get a frown forming on our faces.
But instead of pitching a hissy fit, or sulking in a corner � or worse, reaching out for some comfort food, and thus ruining your diet � there is actually one thing you can do to make you feel better, and that is to smile.
This does seem a little ironic, doesn�t it? After all, how can you smile after something bad happened to you? It seems an unnatural way to react, to smile after an awful event, and people around you might get to thinking that you lost your marbles.But you see, smiling is the best way you can relieve yourself of negative emotions, of anxiety, anger and nervousness. A smile is programmed to exercise the facial muscles, making the face glow and become more firm and supple. A smile also coaxes the brain to produce endorphins, which are hormones designed to reduce physical and emotional pain and to bring a general feeling of well-being to the body.
If you don�t feel like smiling, just look around you; you will always find something to look at, or something to do, that can make you smile. Here are a few:

Greying of Hair

Graying of hair is a natural process. Hair turns gradually grey (gray) due to a reduction in the production of melanin pigment in the hair bulb as the age increases. When hair starts greying prematurely, it can cause a great deal of anxiety and hopelessness. Premature graying or falling of hair signifies some deficiency of the body. The quality of hair depends upon the general health. A polluted atmosphere, scorching heat, humid climate affects the beauty of the hair adversely. Likewise, tension, anxiety, grief, disease, frustration or brooding is also harmful. To make dry hair look shiny and healthy, try a soft massage with warm oil.
Premature Greying (Gray) Hair Remedy
Some useful home remedies for greying of hair are given below:
Eat foods rich in iron, minerals and vitamin A and B.
Hair Dye is another option for grey hair but home remedies are best and effective.
Eat foods rich in iodine such as banana, carrots and fish.
Drink butter milk with a 2 teaspoons each of yeast and wheat germ will prevent and cure premature greying of hair.
Grate some fresh ginger. Mix with honey and place it in a jar. Eat 1 tea spoon everyday.
Rub Indian gooseberry ( also known as Amla ) into the scalp regularly. Your grey hair will turn black in one month.
Massage your hairs with coconut oil and lemon juice everyday.
Another good remedy for grey hair: Take 2 tsp henna powder, 1 tsp yogurt, 1 tsp fenugreek seeds, powder, 3 tsp coffee, 2 tsp basil juice and 3 tsp mint juice. Mix all ingredients to make a fine paste and apply to the hair. Wash hair with shampoo after two hours.
In case, you have a lot of grey hair use chemical hair dyes. This is a very popular dyeing method in our country. The dye is more or less permanent and if dyed well, hair looks almost a natural black. Dyes are not affected by the climate, season, water and soap. The dyes are made with chemicals like mercury, hydrogen peroxide and others, and are easily available in the market. For dyeing, wash your hair clean, remove all grease and apply the dye as per instructions with a brush. Dye leaves a black color on fingers and nails which may mar the beauty of hands.

Know Your Skin Type, What are Different Skin Types

Know Your Skin Type, What are Different Skin Types
DRY SKIN
tight after being cleansed, looks dry and flaky in places, hardly breakouts, very small pores.
Dry Skins are lacking in sebum, the skin's natural lubricant, and also lack the ability to retain moisture. Avoid using soap on your face and opt instead for a creamy cleanser wtice a day. Moisturizer is a must.
NORMAL SKIN
Smooth and clean after being cleansed, looks smooth and fresh, occassional breakouts, small to medium pores.
Normal skin is perfectly balanced with a healthy glow, fine texture, small pores, and rarely develops spots or shiny areas. With normal skin you can help maintain the natural balance of oil and moisture levels by using a gentle cleanser and oil-free moisturizer.
SENSITIVE SKIN
Dry and itchy in places after being cleansed, looks flaky with some redness, breaks out quite often, medium pores.
Sensitive skin can flare up at times of stress or as a reaction to harsh cosmetic prodcuts. Use products that are allergy and hypoallergenic tested with no irritants like alcohol and fragrances. Test new products on a patch of skin before using them on your face.
OILY SKIN
Slightly oily after being cleansed, looks shiny and oily, breaks out often, quite large pores (especially around the T-zone)
Oily skin have a tendency to breakout, but they can be thankful for one thing- their skin will age well as its always well hydrated. To keep oily skin clear, wash the skin twice a day with a gentle cleanse, use a oil-free moisturizer and consider a shine-control product to use under make-up.
COMBINATION SKIN
Dry in some places and smooth in other places after being cleansed, looks shiny in the T-zone, breaks out often in the T-zone, medium size pores in the T-zone
Girls with combination skin have oily areas around the nose, chin and forehead (T-zone) and dry patches on the cheeks. Massage a gente, soap free cleanser into the oily areas and smooth gently over the rest of the face before rinsing. Use a tiny amount of oil free moisturizer on the T-zone area and more on the dry areas.

Teeth Whitening Methods

The peroxide ingredient in most teeth whitening products is what actually bleaches the enamel and makes your teeth whiter. The strength of the whitening treatment typically depends on the strength of the peroxide contained in the whitening product. The current percentages of peroxide in teeth whitening products are 10%, 16% and 22%.
If you are considering teeth whitening, be sure to review the facts about teeth whitening with your dentist first. Only your dentist can tell you if your teeth and gums are healthy enough to go through a whitening process.
If your dentist has determined that you are a candidate to have your teeth whitened, you will need to decide which teeth whitening method to choose from.
Teeth Whitening Options
* In-Office Bleaching — In-office teeth whitening offers excellent results. This procedure is performed in the dental office and can be done quickly, usually in a little over an hour. In-office bleaching is expensive, but the time that you save by having immediate results can make this option appealing.
* Teeth Whitening Trays and Gels — Teeth whitening trays and gels are effective, but the desired results take longer to achieve than with in-office bleaching. Depending on the strength of peroxide in the gel, these clear trays are usually worn a couple of hours a day or overnight and could take anywhere from 3 days to a couple of weeks before any results are noticed. There are basically two types of teeth whitening trays and gels: Those purchased from your dentist and those purchased over the counter. While they will both whiten your teeth, the two have noted differences.
Teeth whitening kits from the dentist produce faster and more effective results because they contain a stronger peroxide-bleaching agent than whitening kits purchased over the counter. Another benefit of trays and gels from the dentist is that the trays are custom made and fit your teeth exactly. Over-the-counter trays are generic sized and could allow the bleaching agent to come into contact with your gums, causing irritation.
* Teeth Whitening Strips — Teeth whitening strips are popping up in every drug store across the nation. These whitening strips sold over the counter are fairly inexpensive, easy to use and most of them really work. Teeth whitening strips may take take longer to produce the desired results depending on the strength of peroxide that they contain. Good Housekeeping did an interesting study about which whitening strips work the best.
* Teeth Whitening Toothpastes — Teeth whitening toothpastes contain mild abrasives to remove surface stains. Some whitening toothpastes may have additional polishing agents and special chemicals that are more effective against stains than regular toothpastes, but teeth whitening toothpastes are not designed to actually “bleach” your teeth.
* Other Teeth Whitening Products — New teeth whitening products are always popping up including whitening chewing gum, dental floss and mouthwashes. While these products are relatively new, not much research has been done to prove or disprove the effectiveness of these whitening products. I have actually tried all three and I am sad to say that while they tasted good or worked well, I didn’t see any whitening results.
If you are still unsure, ask your dentist to recommend a teeth whitening treatment for you. If you live in the United States, be sure to look for the American Dental Association (ADA) seal of acceptance on over-the-counter teeth whitening products.

Natural Tips for Fair Complexion

Few very good masks to lighten the skin tone and add a glow to the complexion. continue to care your skin is always important to maintain your skin and look fresh all the time.
Mix 1 table spoon of milk powder, 1 table spoon of honey, 1 table spoon of lemon juice, and ½ table spoon of almond oil. Apply on face and wash off after 10-15 minutes. This pack helps bring shine to the skin and also removes tan.
Mix almond, neem leaf , turmeric, sandlewood and poppy seeds.Blend this mixture into a fine paste using milk . Apply this paste on face and allow it to dry. remove the dried mask by massaging your face in circular motion and wash your face using luke warm water.
You can do a fairness massage easily at the privacy of your home. Soak four almonds overnight. In the morning remove their skin and grind them fine. Make a paste by adding one teaspoon of gram flour, one teaspoon of milk and four drops of limejuice. A regular massage with this paste will assure a long lasting fairness to you.
For 15 days, apply a paste of gram flour (besan), milk (2 teaspoon) and lime juice(3-4 drops) on face and neck for 15 minutes and wash with water. You complexion should improve. Repeat every 2 weeks.
Mix oatmeal with yogurt and tomato juice and apply on the face. Wash it with cold water after 15 minutes.
Fair look, dry skin:
Apply a mixture of equal amounts of cucumber juice and honey on the face and whole body. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash off.
Fair look, oily skin:
Apply a mixture of equal amounts of lemon and cucumber juice on the face and whole body. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash off.

Skin Beauty Tips For Girls

Did you know that your diet contributes greatly to the clarity and condition of your skin? Its true. Pay attention next time you eat an entire candy bar by yourself, or take notice of your skin s tone and texture if you opt for a better diet of fresh fruits, vegetables, salads, healthier foods, and lots of water. Natural skin care at its best…
Nutritional consultant and author Elaine Wilkes, N.C., M.A. offers a delicious tip to getting radiant, glowing skin. In her bookFood Choices Made Easy! Finally A Summary of What All The Health Experts Say!
, Wilkes provides helpful tips compiled from hundreds of health advisors on how to get skin that looks and feels healthy and young. Tips she delves into include advice on weight loss, great foods to eat and those to avoid, and money saving tips, to name a few.
So what is the secret to smooth, healthy, youthful skin?
Wilkes points to a fabulous beverage recipe as the answer.
�Believe me, I have tried everything,� Elaine Wilkes says. �But, doing this tip, I have had strangers come up to me and ask me why my skin looked so healthy. Say goodbye to weary skin with juicing.�
Elaine Wilkes is also a Certified Practitioner of Metabolic Typing, which means she matches people� nutrition to their metabolism, taking into account their genetics, personality, blood type, etc. She recommends creating a juicy cocktail for a vivacious skin tone and healthier complexion, and to help anyone achieve glowing skin.
�Combine fresh green vegetable juices such as cucumber, celery, kale, parsley, spinach, and a little bit of apple for a delicious taste, into a juicer,�she instructs.
Wilkes also suggests also adding lemon and ginger for a yummy zing.
�Soon, you will notice a glow to your new, plumped-up, radiant skin,� she details. �For more added benefits, drink half your weight in ounces of water each day. Beautiful skin is about what is going on inside your body. Nourish your inside with these tasty, healthy juices and your skin cannot help but look terrific. Oh, and you’ll feel great, too.�
For healthy skin that looks and feels great, make a conscious effort to improve your diet. Also take the time to practice a regular cleansing routine, and engage in a realistic exercise program. These commitments to yourself will give your body and skin the boost they�ve needed to get on and stay on the right track.

Beauty tips for girls

Who will not have the desire to look beautiful? We all want to be the cynosure and look stunning among a crowd.

Young girls, specially, spend lots of money and energy on choosing their beauty products – all with the hope to look beautiful.

If you have all the desire and put in all that effort, you will definitely look beautiful. There are various beauty tips for girls which should be followed meticulously.

The popular beauty tips for girls which are followed unanimously

For that sexy appearance, follow the various beauty suggestions for girls and get the desired look. It is not that tough but you have to be a bit disciplined while following the beauty tips.
1. Make it a habit to drink minimum 8 glasses of water everyday. Also practice to take foods which are rich in Vitamin A and C. They help you a lot to look beautiful naturally. To maintain the shine on your skin, you can try to mix honey with water and drink it daily while you wake up from sleep. Your skin shall not only shine but also become smooth.
2. We all know that our skin needs a moisturizer. To hydrate our skin naturally, one can try to massage the skin with milk. This will also keep the fresh glow of the skin intact. 3. Keep the temperature of your room mild such that your skin doesn’t get too much dried. To have a mild effect on your skin, as you need to keep the room temperature moderate, go for humidifiers.
4. Take a bath with lukewarm water and always remember to use a mild soap. Don’t use hot water as it will make your skin all the more dry. Be gentle while rubbing your skin with a towel; never be harsh with your skin.
5. Always try to eat uncooked raw fruits and fresh vegetables. After cooking and heating the food, the fluorine is destroyed – whose deficiency can lead to scaly skin. Remember that the deficiency of sodium can cause a wrinkled skin. Nobody would want such a skin. To combat wrinkles on your skin, have lots of cucumber. It acts as a substitute for sodium deficiency. Not only rich in sodium, cucumber is also an enabler to keep your body cool – provides a great relief during summers.
As these are natural beauty tips for girls, they give more effective results. The look of your skin is healthier. Opt for such natural beauty tips and you will discover the magic soon.

Blackheads

Blackheads are a common problem but mostly people do not know that what are the blackheads. These are also a form of acne that result when a pore is only partially blocked, allowing some of the trapped sebum (oil), bacteria, and dead skin cells to slowly drain to the surface. The black color is not caused by dirt and can not be washed away. Rather, it is a reaction of the skin's own pigment, melanin, reacting with the oxygen in the air. A blackhead tends to be a stable structure, and can often take a long time to clear. This is because the contents very slowly drain to the surface. Most people are wonder how can they get rid of blackheads. They may be surprised to know that like whiteheads, a blackhead may also heal itself by releasing its contents on the surface. However, new lesions may appear to take it's place.
Home Remedies for Blackheads
Here is a collection of home remedies for blackheads that we have divide into three groups that is remedies to prevent blackheads, remove blackheads and to cure blackheads although their effects are infact overlapping. Like all other skin conditions the results can be obtained only when a remedy applied thoroughly and consistanly over a long period.
FACE MASKS FOR BLACKHEADS
Corn Flour Mask
Prepare a mixture of corn flour with egg white and apply on face. Let it dry completely for 1/2 hour. Dip your hands in warm water and massage your face and wash off. This when repeated regularly gives you a smooth skin.
Orange Peel Mask
Orange peel is another cheap and easily available home remedy. You can easily get dried orange peels or orange peel powder from market or alternatively you may dry some at home. Grind them to make fine powder. Mix about 2 tablespoons of this powder some yoghurt to make a thick paste. Apply all over the face, while gently rubbing in circular motions. Wash off with cold water. This is an excellent way to extract oil and dirt from clogged pores and keep the skin clean and healthy.
How to Remove Blackheads?
There are a lot many methods to remove these nasty blackheads and the most common and un- recommended is by squeezing them. This is the method which all of us love in spite of the fact that every one knows that it is the worst way. If at all you can not stop doing this remember to be gentle because any aggressive manipulation will cause further harm to the skin. Here we take a look at the most popular and least aggressive methods to remove blackheads.
1. By Hot Compress 2. Blackhead strips;
3. Comedone Extractors;
4. Suction Methods;
5. Facial Scrubs and Washes;
6. Home Remedies

Homemade Skin Care

Nowadays every one is well familiar with the importance of skin care. Not only women but men are well conscious about their looks and personality. Among the main skin care regimen an important component are face or body masks. These help to make your skin healthy and glowing, remove any impurities and improve the texture. Beside this good skin care masks also help to negate the effects of time from our face by removing any fine lines and age spots. By regularly applying an effective face mask you can also enhance your complexion and boost your looks.
However, to make your skin fresh, glowing and healthy you need to use good quality skin products with skin friendly ingredients. But most of the commercial skin care products are chemical based and contain ingredients that can be harmful when used for long times. More over these are expensive, may cause allergic reactions and are liable to expire after certain time. To overcome this problem you can use homemade face masks which can be easily prepared from your kitchen cabinet. These homemade skin care products are superior to commercial products in many ways. These are prepared from all natural ingredients, hence free from any severe side effects. In most cases, they have more soothing effects than synthetic ones and help to smooth and tone up the skin. The low cost is another extra benefit that we get by making natural masks at home.
Here are certain very easy and effective face mask recipes that can be made easily at home to get beautiful skin with glowing complexion.

How to Prevent Stretch Marks From Pregnancy

When women are going through pregnancy, they often experience stretch marks on their stomachs and hip areas. However, being pregnant is not the only way you can get stretch marks. In addition to pregnancy, rapid weight loss or gain can cause the skin to go into a state of shock. Both men and women can suffer with stretch marks, as a result. Many times as the breast area expands during puberty, teen girls will get stretch marks on their breasts. While working out throughout each trimester and controlling overall weight gain even when un-pregnant can help prevent stretch marks, puberty related stretch marks are difficult to control.
Acne and Blemish Skin Problem
Dealing with stretch marks is not physically painful or bothersome however it can be emotionally trying. As summer arrives, many women might be wondering how they can prevent more stretch marks from appearing. If you’re pregnant, chances are you are watching for a stretch mark to appear, doing everything you can in the meantime to prevent them.
Lotions, Creams & Oil Preventions For Stretch Marks
One of the oldest prevention solutions women use for stretch marks is cocoa butter. Many women start using cocoa butter lotion on their stomach areas the day they find out they’re pregnant. By massaging cocoa butter into the abdomen area before stretch marks appear or even after they are present, the appearance of stretch marks may be diminished. Other skin experts ask their patients to rub Vitamin E oil on the areas most prone to stretch marks after showering. Treatments from companies like La Roche are also quite popular with expecting mothers and those who are prone to stretch marks.
Look At Your Diet When Preventing Stretch Marks
To prevent stretch marks in a natural way, patients may want to look at their diet. Foods high in Vitamina A, E and C can be very beneficial to preventing stretch marks. These important vitamins can be taken from the food you eat or via a supplement. Be warned: if you’re pregnant be sure to avoid too much Vitamin A. Foods high in Zinc and Silica can also be great for the skin and include beets, brown rice, bell peppers, soybeans, leafy green vegetables and whole grains.
Foods rich with essential fatty acids (vegetables, vegetable oils and fish oils) are also helpful with the task of preventing the appearance of stretch marks. These foods help with skin elasticity and collagen growth when paired with a diet where the patient tries to avoid high sugary foods. Losing weight slowly while also participating in weight or strength training can be helpful when avoiding stretch marks as well.

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Natural Skin Care Tips

In alternative medicine, good skin is a reflection of a good digestive system. People with skin disorders such as acne, rosacea, and psoriasis often suffer from constipation, imbalanced "good" vs. "bad" bacteria, leaky gut, and other digestive conditions. The two most common sluggish digestion culprits are:
* Culprit #1: Not Enough Water Water bathes cells and eliminates waste products, preventing constipation. 5 Ways to Boost Your Water Intake
* Culprit #2: Not Enough Fiber Most people lack fiber in their diets - the average person eats only 12 g of fiber a day. In 2002, the National Academy of Sciences Food and Nutrition Board established recommended fiber intakes. For men aged 19-50 years, 38 g fiber is recommended, and for men over 50, 31 g fiber is recommended. For women aged 19 to 50 years, 25 g fiber is recommended, and for women over 50, 21 g fiber is recommended.
Some suggestions:
1. Add Whole Grains - Choose whole grain products over refined. Have brown rice instead of white or make your own 50:50 combination.
2. An Apple a Day - Have an apple, skin on, as a snack.
3. Eat Cauliflower - Try this delicious Roasted Cauliflower recipe!
4. High-fiber snacks - Snack on nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, such as dates, figs, and prunes.
5. Try a "Prune Power" Smoothie - Prunes are a great source of fiber. Start your day with this tasty Prune Power smoothie.
6. Eat Beans and Legumes - Open a can of your favorite beans or legumes. Rinse them well and add them to your meal.
7. Ground Flaxseeds - For any easy fiber boost, sprinkle ground flaxseeds (available at health food stores) on rice, salads, oatmeal, or any other meal. Store flaxseeds in the fridge.
Tip 3: Invigorate Sluggish Circulation
Do you sit at your desk for hours, only getting up to go to the bathroom? One of the best things you can do for your skin, stress level, and overall health is to get moving! Inactivity may affect skin and promote bloating and puffiness, acne, cellulite, and loss of muscle tone. You'll learn more about exercise in Step 9 of the Wellness Makeover. Here are some quick suggestions:
* Take a quick break to go outside and walk around the block.
* Book a massage therapy appointment.
* Close your door and stretch.
* Go to the gym.
* Start each morning by stretching.
* Get a skipping rope.
Tip #4: Avoid Excess Sugar
Most people do not realize this but excess sugar is considered one of the main causes of premature aging. The more sugar we eat, the more sugar we have entering our bloodstream. Over time, this can result in a process known as glycation, which is when a glucose (sugar) molecule damages a protein molecule by sticking to it. The new molecules formed are called advanced glycation end-products, or AGEs. AGEs damage collagen in skin, cartilage, and ligaments and promote a loss of elasticity. Wrinkles form and skin begins to sag.
* Try This - It may seem impossible to reduce your sugar intake, but it can be done! A gradual approach works best. In the next week, choose one thing you're going to do to decrease the amount of sugar you consume. For example, start by cutting the amount of sugar in your daily coffee or tea by half. Every week, find another way you can decrease your sugar intake. Pretty soon, you'll be surprised at how far you've come!
Tip #5: Eat Some Good Fats
Essential fatty acids are simply fats your body cannot live without. They are needed to make cell membranes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Essential fats are thought to keep your heart healthy, fight inflammation, and possibly prevent cancer. They are also particularly important to people with inflammatory conditions such as eczema and acne, and also for people with dry skin. People with essential fat deficiency sometimes notice bumps on the backs of their arms. Here are my suggestions on getting more essential fats:
* Flaxseed and walnut oil - Use flaxeed oil or walnut oil with balsamic vinegar as a salad dressing. Be sure to keep these oils refrigerated. They should not be heated or used for cooking.
* Cold water fish - Sardines are a good source of essential fats. Salmon is another good source, however these salmon accumulate toxic polychlorinated biphenyls (otherwise known as PCBs) in their body fat during the 95 percent of their lives they spend at sea.
* Supplements - Consider fish oil supplements.

Exercises During Pregnancy

Historically, many women stopped exercising when they discovered that they were pregnant. Medical experts in the past did not pay a great deal of attention to exercise during pregnancy. However, in more recent times, all of this has changed. Medical experts and other professionals have come to understand that there are many different benefits that can be derived from engaging in a proper course of exercise during pregnancy.
Women are delivering they're under the misconception that they can eat all they desire and let up on exercising. Research workers have found that this can be dangerous to both the baby's health and the mom. To take extra care of both yourself and your baby one of the most important thing you have to do is to workout with exercise during pregnancy day by day and begin a healthy diet plan to lower your appetite.
After good medical care and a healthy diet, exercise during pregnancy is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby. However, it is important you consider your changing shape and body functioning to ensure that you can exercise safely throughout your pregnancy.
Being pregnant doesn't necessarily mean getting fat. And it doesn't have to mean being tired all the time. The way you feel (terrific or fatigued) and the way you look during pregnancy and as a new mother (sleek or bulgy) depend to a great extent on actions you take during pregnancy regarding diet and exercise.
Exercise has been shown to lower your risk of developing gestational diabetes and to reduce the physical discomfort associated with pregnancy. Through exercise, you can achieve an increased sense of wellbeing and feel less fatigue and more satisfaction with your changing body. In fit women, the active phase of labor tends to be shorter and there is less likelihood that a forceps delivery or caesarean section will be required.
Exercises such as muscle stretches, walking, swimming etc., strengthen various parts of the body like the back and abdominal muscles and also helps in reliving minor aches and pains.

Ways to Grow Taller

If you are not tall enough, you probably feel insecure of those taller than you. It seems that tall people are more confident, and they always look great no matter what they wear, who they are with, and wherever they may be.
Unfortunately, it is also no secret that shorter people are having a hard time with their self-esteem and they always wish they could be taller.
The good news is, you can still increase your height. This is true. While it is ideal to work on your height before you reach your mid 20s, studies show that you can still grow no matter how old you are. Hard to believe?
Today, you will find many remedies to height deficiency- from drugs, herbs, supplements, and certain programs. Some are free, while others will probably cost an arm and a leg.
Here are some of the rather easy and inexpensive ways to grow a few inches. In fact, these guidelines will not cost you anything at all.
Stretching
Stretching exercises are among the first things you need to do if you want to be taller. And this is great because it won't even cost you a dime. You can try toe-touching, bridges, and hanging. You can do this at home or in the office, which means you can be very consistent with this regimen.
Sports
Age should not really pose a problem in growth. By triggering your body to produce HGH (human growth hormone), you can certainly grow taller. You can try swimming, sprinting, cycling, and basketball since sports activities are known to be very effective in prompting the body to produce a lot of HGH.
Nutrition
If you eat a healthy meal, your body will develop and grow 100%. If you eat food rich in calcium, iron, phosphor, zinc, magnesium, and copper, you will certainly become taller as these components target growth and development of your bones.
If you can combine all three- stretching, sports, and nutrition, you should have no problem adding a few inches to your height no matter how old you are right now. You see, these three factors complement each other and will pave the way for a taller you.
Stick to these consistently, without fail, and you should be taller by at least a few inches in no time. Your efforts will surely pay off and pretty soon, you will finally be more confident about yourself!

Teeth Whitening Comparison

With all the teeth whitening products on the market today, if I didn't know any better I would have to say that this country's toothpaste manufacturers must not be doing a very good job. How else can you explain just how popular teeth whiteners are, without pointing the finger at the first line of defense -- your toothpaste?
But I think that's probably a discussion for a different day. Today, let's try and do a teeth whitening comparison so that we can find out which method, and which product, performs the best.
Before we begin, just a little note -- because there are so many different teeth whitening methods out there, and so many competing teeth whitening products on the market, we can't possibly cover everything in the limited space we have here.
So, I've put together some video reviews that I'd like to share with you that will give you a much better idea of exactly which teeth whitener is going to be the best for you. The links to these videos are down below, and we'll get to them in just a second.
Plus, I'll also show you some sneaky tricks that will allow you to pick up some of the most popular and effective teeth whiteners for free. (Just so you know, these are teeth whitening systems that can typically cost anywhere from $50-$100. So please stay tuned for that.)
But first, let's just talk about some very basic ways to compare teeth whiteners...
You basically have three classes of whiteners -- you have your whitening toothpaste, you have whitening strips, and then you have gel-based teeth whitening systems.
Let me just dismiss an entire class of these right now. If you think that you're going to get the kind of smile and look that you're after just by using a whitening toothpaste, you're kidding yourself. Regularly using whitening toothpaste might help you maintain a decent looking set of choppers, but it will never, ever restore a dull smile.
Next you have the whitening strips. While these are better, most people don't think they contain enough active ingredient to really do an effective job in a reasonable amount of time. Most of the reviews I've read have basically said that while the strips are certainly better than a simple toothpaste, you should plan on a definite time commitment if you're looking for anything even approaching decent results.
Finally, we have systems that use basically the same active ingredients that you would find if you visited your dentist for a whitening treatment. As you might imagine, these have been shown to be the most effective.
The only problem with them is that the cost is obviously much higher. Still, even if you were to pay full price for these teeth whitening systems, you'd still be saving significant amounts of money versus a trip to the dentist's office.
But remember, there are ways to get even very high priced and a effective teeth whiteners for free. More on this in a second.
The last class of whitening products, which I haven't even really mentioned up until now, would be a whitening treatment administered by your dentist. This will get good results -- although studies have been done that showed that nearly everyone believes a quality at-home whitener performs just as well, if not better. But as I mentioned above, you can expect to pay anywhere from $750 up to a few thousand dollars for this.
And what's more, most dentists admit that their patients almost always return for multiple visits before they get the results they're after. So you can see that this can become quite expensive very quickly.
Okay, so now that we know what we should be looking for -- we know what works, we know what doesn't, and we know what we want to try and avoid -- the real trick is to find the best sources as well as the best teeth whitening systems so that you can get the best for less

Home Teeth Whitening Tips

Some of the basic home teeth whitening tip or methods of teeth whitening, used by people around the world are as follows:
1. Application of a paste of lemon juice and salt in the yellowish tint of the teeth is a wonderful way of eradicating that dull color of the teeth.
2. Rubbing the inner white part of an orange peel in the discolored teeth gives a lovely white shine.
3. Regular use of paste of bi-carbonate of soda with water removes the surface stain from the teeth.
4. Dried and powdered Bay leaves combined with dried orange peel also acts as an excellent whitener.
All these home teeth whitening methods when done regularly can give an excellent result.
Nowadays, people lack patience and time and so they frequent the chemist’s shop to purchase teeth whitening kits. These kits include whitening strips, whitening sprays, brush-on gels and whitening toothpastes. But before using such teeth whitening kits, one should follow certain guidelines to get a perfecta teeth whitening. He should use oxygenating toothpaste to brush the teeth because it contains substances that strengthen gums and prevent sensitivity from occurring in the teeth. Before purchasing teeth whitening kits containing bleaching gel, one should confirm that the formula has 21 percent concentration and is carbamide peroxide based. After using Home teeth whitening kits, one should rinse their mouth with an oxygenating oral wash to get that perfecta teeth whitening.

Benefits of Jogging

Jogging is one of the finest exercise programs, as it yields a lot of benefits. You can do it independently and it helps you build a good physique by stimulating your heart rate, relieving stress, toning your muscles and also prevents a number of aging problems. It increases your energy level and it brings a sense of discipline and is more result oriented than any other type of workout.
Beginners must exercise caution before plunging into serious jogging especially if they are extremely overweight as it could lead to serious injuries or any health complications. It is necessary therefore to seek first medical advice before starting to jog.
Jogging helps to reduce stubborn belly fat. Stubborn fat can be very hard to shift, and a running program can really help to cut down on the last of your stubborn fat.
BENEFITS OF JOGGING
1.Jogging makes the heart stronger. It increases the capacity of the blood circulation and of the respiratory system.
2.It counteracts depression.
3.Jogging makes you burn fat and thereby helps against over-weight.
4.Jogging makes you sleep better.
Jogging increases cardiovascular fitness which makes the body use oxygen more efficiently. People who jog regularly can consume oxygen up to three times more efficient than their sedentary counterparts.
Jogging strollers can be used for a variety of situations, from moving across uneven terrain like hiking and walking trains, or flat surfaces like jogging tracks, or just for easy maneuverability when winding your way through busy sidewalks or a swarming shopping mall. Baby jogger stroller models have different sizes and types of wheels that are each designed for more of the indoor or flat surface uses.
Jogging is a form of trotting or running at a slower and leisurely pace and is sometimes defined as running slower than 6 miles per hour. Running, on the other hand, is a sequence of strides which alternate between the two legs and is generally done at a speed of more than 6 miles per hours.
Both jogging and running help in shedding calories that will eventually result to reduction in weight while at the same time strengthening the muscles in the legs, abdominal muscles, and the cardiovascular system.
Benefits of Jogging to Consider: Burns Calories Builds Muscle Releases Endorphins Increases Bone Density Reduces Risk of Many Diseases Relieves Stress Suppresses Appetite Cost Effective Convenient Easy to Adapt Portable And these reasons are simply the cliff notes version. There are many reasons that go well beyond the highlights to give.
Jogging places little physical stress on the joints, making injury less likely than with other activities. In addition, jogging doesn't require a partner or special facility – just you, some comfortable clothes and a pair of sneakers. Daily jogging can strengthen the heart, help in weight control, build endurance and reduce mental stress.
Jogging can make us couple years younger. Our biological age, which deosn't have to equal to the real one will be lowered, we will be simply fit. Such factors as smoking, alcohol abuse, poor diet and lack of physical activity make a person's biological age higher, for instance a person who is 40 years old in reality can be 50 due to her unhealthy lifestyle

7 Tips For Beautiful Skin

For most women, part of the morning and evening routines involve a skincare regimen of applying creams, moisturizers, tonics, lotions, and the like. Why do women put themselves through this? They do it primarily to combat the signs of aging, and to maintain youthful looks and beautiful skin! It is a safe bet, however, that most women haven't put much thought into what is in the products that they are using.
Some women probably do not realize that what they are putting on their skin may actually be undermining what they are trying to prevent to begin with. In fact the average woman puts twelve products on her skin daily, most of which contain harmful chemical preservatives. Dr. Myron Wentz, founder and chairperson of USANA Health Sciences, has this to say about beauty in the company magazine's June/July 2005 issue: "Some say that beauty is only skin deep. Nonsense! I believe that true beauty is a reflection of true health, and true health begins deep inside each and every cell in the body. But true health and true beauty have an outer component, which is why we require protection from environmental insults such as solar radiation, pollutants in our environment and the drying effects of air. . . The fact is you simply cannot contain a healthy body if your skin isn't healthy. And your skin can't be healthy if your are subjecting it to toxic substances that are ultimately absorbed into your body."
So, what can women do? How can they combat environmental pollutants, the affect of solar radiation, and the drying effects of air? How can they be sure they are using the very best products on their skin so they can be healthy inside and out? Here are 7 tips to assist in this process:
1. Be very aware of what is in skincare products. Use products that are all natural as much as possible.
2. Look for products that contain Dermal Surface Renewal Technology. DSR smoothes away existing signs of aging such as laugh lines, crows feet, and dullness.
3. Use products that have regenisomes. Regenisomes penetrate the skin to speed cell renewal after sun exposure. They also use the light of photosomes to undo sun damage, and have ultrasomes to renew skin while sleeping.
4. Find products with Proteo-C and Proflavonol-T. These two vitamins protect the skin from premature aging caused by the sun, pollution, and other environmental factors. They also provide advanced nutrition to the skin to keep it appearing smooth and firm.
5. If possible, use products that are paraben free. Parabens are synthetic chemical preservatives that are widely used in personal care products such as shampoos, conditioners, hair styling products, make-up, facial masks, skin lotions and creams, and deodorants. They also are typically ingredients in baby lotions, shampoos, and other personal care products for infants and children. In addition, parabens are in many foods and pharmaceutical products. Researchers are beginning to find parabens in benign and malignant human breast tumors. While some studies have challenged their toxicity in many products and question their long term affect on humans, using products that are paraben free can eliminate the risk of exposure to this harmful chemical.
6. Drink plenty of water! Water hydrates skin and hair as well as flushes toxins out of the body.
7. Limit stress or learn to manage it effectively. Stress is harmful both emotionally and physically. Find that stress reliever activity that works best and use it on a daily basis!
Follow the above 7 tips to true beauty and health.

Skin Care Advice

Tip of the Week: Proper skin care is very important! in achieving a beautiful makeup look. Start by cleansing, toning, and moisturizing your skin. This allows a nice palette with which you can then apply makeup. You´ll feel better about yourself too. It´s all about personal hygiene. Make sure to use products that are alcohol free!
Alpha hydroxy acids are naturally occurring, non-toxic substances that enable older or damaged skin to rejuvenate and resemble younger looking skin. Lucky for us, they’re found in edible fruits and vegetables, but if you’ve been around a while and especially if you’ve been a sunworshiper, you might benefit from an AHA product applied regularly. A good AHA product rejuvenates and helps form new skin. AHAs work well combined with Retin-A to prevent precancerous skin lesions. This combination will also reverse brown sun spots, fine lines and wrinkles — common changes associated with aging. The most common alpha hydroxy acid used for treatment of serious skin problems such as acne are lactic acid and glycolic acid. AHAs, alone or with other substances, can stimulate the natural process of exuviation–a fancy word that means older (or damaged) skin rejuvenates and becomes younger and healthier-looking.
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1. A moisturizer is a daytime product. It usually has a sunscreen and serves as surface protection for your skin from pollution. It also gives a nice slip so you can easily apply foundation. A night time product is meant to nourish the skin and penetrate. Your skin cells rejuvenate at night and so moisture must be replaced while you are sleeping. So catch a few winks and dream about how beautiful your skin will look in the morning because you used a night cream.
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2. Proper skin care is very important in achieving a beautiful makeup look. Start by cleansing, toning, and moisturizing your skin. This allows a nice palette with which you can then apply makeup. You´ll feel better about yourself too. It´s all about personal hygiene.
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3. Most women would like to know their skin type. Is it determined by heredity or life style? I would say both. Since your genes determine your hair color and eye color, so too your skin type. Hormones play a big part in the equation. Adolescents know too well that acne and puberty go hand in hand. A maturing person will generally have a drier skin due to the slowing down of the production of oils by the sebaceous glands. As for your lifestyle affecting your skin, there is a correlation between diet, sleep, alcohol, exercise and how your skin looks and feels. Be sure to drink plenty of water to flush impurities out of your skin and body.
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4. Cleansing the skin is on the top of my list for proper skin care. If you don´t keep the skin clear of make-up and debris (pollution) you can´t have a smooth looking complexion. Be sure to wash with a mild cleanser in the morning and in the evening. Before bedtime it is important to remove makeup from the day. In the morning you have residue from night cream or just oil and perspiration. Always follow with toner recommended for your skin type.
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5. If you want to make a herbal facial steam, find sweet smelling flowers and put them into an open bag to dry for 3 days. Then let them dry in the sun for 2-3 hours. Finally arange them in a(plastic-ziplock) bag and put them in the middle of a heavy book, pressing down. Add more heavy books, and after a week, pull the petals off the flowers and put them in a pan and add water. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low. Put your head over the pot and drape a towel over you, enclosing the pan. Follow with a splash of cool water. This will also give you a rosy glow! Or take a warm bath and add Colosé Massage Oil with Aromatic Herbs, much easier and quicker!.
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6. Most women are unsure what type of skin they are. How can you tell? First, ask yourself if you have any oiliness, dryness, or signs of aging. If you are oily all over, you are an oily skin. If you are oily in the T zone and dry on the cheeks, you are probably a combination skin. If you are moderately to extremely dry on the cheeks you are a dry skin. If you have signs of aging, more than likely you have a dry skin.
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7. Melanoma (skin cancer) can be detected in its early stages and treated. Those with fair skin and blue eyes, those who had a blistering sunburn in their youth, and those who are genetically predisposed, may develop melanoma sometime in their lifetime. You and your doctor should examine your skin for any new moles or changes to existing ones. The dermatologist may decide to biopsy the area in question to determine if it is cancerous or not. If it is cancerous, a surgeon will remove the mole and surrounding tissue. Follow up treatment may be an option, depending on the prognosis. Melanoma is treatable and you too can be a survivor. Contact www.cancer.org with any questions.
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8. The lightest concentration of fragrance is cologne. This should be applied liberally in a spray or splash form. An eau de toilette is stronger and can be applied lightly or liberally. The most concentrated form of a fragrance is perfume (parfum), which contains the most essential oils and so is the longest lasting form of the fragrance. Dab perfume onto pulse points (wrist, behind ears, in cleavage, behind the knees). Cologne or eau de toilette can be used along with a dab of perfume.
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9. Daily beauty care is not sufficient to cleanse the epidermis from impurities that produce a dull complexion. The skin has to be cleansed deeply once or twice a week in order for it to be totally clear and smooth. Using a facial mask will give you a beautiful glow to your complexion.
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10. The prime cause of pimples and blackheads is usually not the make-up but the cleansing routine. You must be very thorough when removing make-up at the end of the day. Never be tempted to go to sleep without cleansing your face. You might also like to add a cleansing lotion and toner to your nightly routine. Do not use soap. Deep cleansing your face will prevent your pores from becoming clogged which enable bacteria to grow..
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11. You must treat the skin on your neck as gently as the skin on your face. Otherwise, your neck will appear dry and wrinkled, compared to the smooth, treated skin on your face. Remember to cleanse, tone, and moisturize your neck just as often as you do the rest of your face with alcohol free products.

Home made Beauty Tips

Face mask for dry skin
1. Take 1 tbsp olive oil and mix with 2 tbsp of fresh cream, leave it on the face for 10 minutes and then wash your face with warm water.
2. Mix 1 tbsp of honey with 15 drops of orange juice and 1 tbsp of fuller’s earth and add 1 tbsp of rose water. Mix well and apply on the face, wash off after 10 miuntes.
homemade beauty tips
homemade beauty tips
Face mask for oily skin
1. Mix a tbsp of honey with 1 egg white and apply thickly on the face and neck. Leave for 10 minutes and wash off.
2. Mix 2 tbsp of papaya pulp with 10 drops of lemon juice and leave it for 20 minutes and then rinse well.
3. Take fresh juice of any of the fruits (orange, sweet lime, watermelon or papaya) and apply on the face as a mask. This is very relaxing, it cleanses the skin, closes pores and stimulates blood circulation.
Carrot Facial Mask
Ingredients Needed:
2-3 large carrots
4 1/2 tablespoons honey
Directions:
Cook carrots, then mash. Mix with honey. Apply gently to the skin, wait 10 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.
Glowing Facial Mask
You will love your radiant skin after using this recipe…
All you need is:
1 tbsp fuller’s earth
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp mashed papaya
Mix and put on face for 20 minutes then rinse off.
Honey Facial Mask
Perhaps the best facial mask is honey.
Place a cloth in warm water and apply to your face to open the pores. Smear on honey, and leave on for 15 to 30 minutes.
Rinse off with warm water, then use cold water to close the pores.
Use once a week.

Upper Arm Exercises for Women

Here are some upper arm exercises for women you can do at home. Good to know since halter tops, camisoles and other sleeveless or strapless fashions call for toned arms, right? So some upper arm exercises for women might be in order.
How do incline dumbbell curls, cable curls, hammer dumbbell curls, dumbbell tricep extensions, bench dips, overhead dumbbell presses, upright rows sound? Those are some good beginner weight training exercises that can tone and shape your biceps and triceps.
If need be, for weights you can use plastic milk jugs filled with water or sand to give you whatever weight you desire.
Aside from strengthening and toning, working with free weights can help develop your coordination and improve your balance.
Looking more for a arms and cardio workout? Swimming, spinning, boxing, kickboxing, kayaking, or a rowing machines are good for that.
Beyond Mere Upper Arm Exercises for Women
For serious results you can also do combination sets. Then supersets.
You see, if the muscles get tired, they will work harder. You can use a light weight or you can take on a heavier weight. Just maintain the proper form.
So other upper arm exercises for women would include dumbbell isolation curls, EZ bar curls, standing dumbbell curls, triceps extensions with rope, rope curls, triceps kickbacks, lying dumbbell extensions, and close grip bench presses. Do twelve repetitions of each for three sets.
If you prefer push ups are good for the upper arm exercises for women. You can begin with two sets of wall pushups and when you are ready, you can do two sets of pushups on your knees.
Not only do these help tone your upper arms, pushups also help the bustline. Getting your biceps ready for display.

How to Lose 20 Pounds in 2 Weeks

Just like Beyonce, You too can lose up to 20 pounds in just 2 Weeks. While getting ready for her star role in "Dream Girls" Beyonce Knowls lost a staggering 20 pounds in just 2 short weeks by going on the Master Cleanse Diet. Beyonce lost her weight for her movie, what is your reason? Want to look good?, cleanse your body of toxins?, Or maybe just lose that baby weight. Whatever the reason, it can be done. And if you need support, we can do it together.
1.Gather all the ingredients together on a clean counter top.
1 table spoon
1 Fresh Organic Lemon or Lime
Cayenne Pepper
Grade A or B Maple Syrup
8oz of distilled room temperature water
100% Sea Salt
2.Take 2 Tablespoons lemon or limejuice (approx. ½ lemon) and pour it into the 8oz of distilled water
3.Take 2 Tablespoons genuine maple syrup (Not maple flavored sugar syrup) and pour it into the 8oz of distilled water
4.Take 1/10 Teaspoon cayenne pepper (red pepper) or to taste, and mix it in the 8 oz of distilled water
5.Combine the juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper in a 10 oz glass jar w/lid and fill with the water.
Shake it up and drink. (Cold water may be used if preferred.)
Use fresh (organic) lemons or limes only, never canned lemon or limejuice nor frozen lemonade or
frozen juice.