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Choosing the right anti-aging and skincare Products
Looking attractive and youthful is now a social obsession. Everyone wants to stay young as long as possible. Since there is still no fountain of youth available, the closest thing is to minimize or eliminate the visible signs of aging especially on the facial area. However, because of the thousands of products that claim to be ... … Read entire article »
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BPA…What it is and how to avoid it!
BPA (bisphenol-A) is a potentially toxic estrogen-mimicking compound used in plastic production that has been linked to breast cancer, early puberty, infertility, and other maladies. It's dangerous enough that it has been banned in baby bottles in Europe, Canada, and even China--but not in the U.S. And it turns out that it's almost entirely unavoidable. It's in ... … Read entire article »
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We don’t need to tell you…Avoid ARTIFICIAL coloring!
WASHINGTON — After staunchly defending the safety of artificial food colorings, the federal government is for the first time publicly reassessing whether foods like Jell-O, Lucky Charms cereal and Minute Maid Lemonade should carry warnings that the bright artificial colorings in them worsen behavior problems like hyperactivity in some children. The Food and Drug Administration concluded long ago that ... … Read entire article »
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40-something Makeup Tips
This article isn't for everyone 40 and over, it's more for people that feel they look older then they should....tired, haggered, or.....despite getting all made-up, are noticing some sideways glances that are causing them to think twice about their makeup choices. This is an extreme example, meant to be a joke. The only thing missing in ... … Read entire article »
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Dangerous Additive: Triclosan
Triclosan Triclosan is a common antimicrobial agent that accumulates in our bodies and has been linked to hormone disruption and the emergence of bacteria resistant to antibiotics and antibacterial products. Along with its negative health effects, triclosan also impacts the environment, ending up in lakes, rivers and other water sources, where it is toxic to aquatic ... … Read entire article »
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Ingredients Profile: Lavender
Lavender Essential Oil Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled Parts Used: Flowering tops Note Classification: Middle Aroma: Sweet, floral, herbaceous Largest Producing Countries: Bulgaria, France, and Ukraine Traditional Use: Lavender oil is known for its skin healing properties and its use as a sedative. The herb has been used for strewing, and the flowers are used as an ... … Read entire article »
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Solar Plexus Chakra
The Solar Plexus Chakra Sanskrit Name: Manipura Meaning: “Core-Support” Sense of Self Root Chakra Element: Fire Root Chakra Keywords: Personal-Power, Self-Esteem Associated Color: Yellow Musical Note: E Organs: Digestive system, immune system, adrenal glands, and muscles Root Chakra Consciousness: Strong sense of self-worth and self-trust Do you lack confidence in yourself? Experience problems with digestion or have allergies? Do you have trouble speaking up ... … Read entire article »
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Sacral Chakra
The Sacral Chakra Sanskrit Name: Svadhisthana Meaning: “Sacral-Sex” Root Chakra Element: Water/Fluid Root Chakra Keywords: Life - Creation, Creativity Associated Color: Orange Musical Note: D Organs: Lower back, reproductive and urinary system. Root Chakra Consciousness: Vitality, Sexual/Erotic health and fulfillment, ease with change, creativity, generativity, grace, feeling, fluidity, pleasure, sensation, and emotional balance. Are you working too hard, either temporarily or as a life-style? ... … Read entire article »
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Root Chakra
Most people have heard of Chakra's, but only in general do they understand them as "energy fields" or meridians of the body. I thought it would be interesting to explore the basics together, one Chakra at a time...starting with the base or ROOT Chakra. The Root Chakra Sanskrit Name: Mulhadhara Meaning: “Root-Support” Root Chakra Element: Earth/Physical Root Chakra Keywords: ... … Read entire article »
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Easy, Effective At-Home Exfoliating Treatments
Whether you struggle with dryness, acne or aging, daily exfoliation enhances the efficacy of your skin care regimen while restoring a healthy glow from head to toe. And there’s no need to schedule an appointment at the spa; here are nine effective, at-home resurfacing treatments for every skin type... Why exfoliate? The skin is a dynamic organ ... … Read entire article »
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