Sun Tanning Tips

A great tan makes you look healthy and beautiful, but make sure to do it right. Protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays. Below you will find tips for sunless tanning, sunburn first aide and proper use of sunscreen to protect your skin while gaining a beautiful tan.

Sunless Tanning Tips
• Try the light to Medium products if you have fair skin or the Dark formula if you have darker skin.
• Before applying sunless tanners, cleanse and exfoliate skin with a soft loofah or cloth to achieve a longer-lasting, even tan and allow it to dry. Any dry patches will absorb too much color and your tan will look uneven.
• When applying to the face, avoid spreading in or around eyes.
• Use sparingly around knees, ankles and elbows where formula can develop darker. Apply a thin even coat over your body. Using either horizontal and vertical strokes or a circular motion.
• Use a sponge paintbrush, available at any hardware store, to apply self tanner to your back. Look for one that is from two to three inches in size. Wash before use and let it air dry.
• When using spray products spray and blend quickly and thoroughly over one body part at a time. Do not saturate. Apply a lighter amount of sunless tanning product to areas with thick, dry skin such as elbows, palms and knees.
• Wash hands with soap and water immediately after application.
• To tan the backs of your hands, apply with a make-up wedge in smooth even strokes being sure to blend in evenly. Tan hands and feet--If you use a selftanner on your hands and feet, use a make-up sponge to blend well around the fingers and toes. If you take your time in applying carefully, it will look very natural.
• Avoid contact with clothing, fabrics, furniture, and carpet.
• Wait one hour before applying any foundation or moisturizer or before swimming or bathing.
• Reapply as needed to maintain or deepen color.

Sunburn Pain Relief
• Here are some tips to help relieve that painful feeling.
• Take a cool bath to release some of the heat.
• Wrap a cold wet towel around the sunburned area.
• After you have applied the cold towels or taken a cool bath apply aloe vera juice squeezed from the plant to ease the pain.
• Also try wrapping a bag of frozen vegetables in a towel and apply. Do not apply the frozen package directly to the skin.
• Pop several Vitamin E Tablets and apply directly to the sunburn.
• Take a dose of vitamin E. Not only is vitamin E good protection from heart attacks, but it reduces the inflammation you get from sunburn.
• Don't use local anesthetic creams or sprays that numb pain such as Benzocaine or Lidocaine. If you must use them, only use a little because they cause allergic reactions in some people.
• Boil some lettuce in water, then strain the water out and let it cool in the refrigerator. Apply to your skin with cotton balls or a towel. Certain chemicals in lettuce have been shown to provide relief from sunburn.
• Rest in a cool, quiet room. Find a comfortable position.
• Soak in cold water. Add oatmeal to the bath. Aveeno colloidal oatmeal added to a bath is very soothing to sunburned skin. Most drugstores carry Aveeno.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Dip a wash cloth or gauze in some milk and apply to the burn. The milk should be at room temperature or cool, but not refrigerator cold. Milk is a great remedy for any kind of burn.
• Slice pieces of cucumber, potato, or apples and apply to the sunburn. These cool vegetables or fruit can help reduce inflammation.
• Put sunscreen on and cover sunburned skin when you go in the sun again so you don't get burned more.
• Prevention is the best medicine, as always. Thanks to our depleting ozone layer, people today are at a much greater risk for skin cancer. So, stay out of the sun between 10:00 A.M and 3:00 P.M. And always wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15.

Use Sun Screen to Protect Your Skin
• Apply sun protection lotion 30 minutes prior to getting into the sun. The protective filters need time to be fully absorbed by the skin.
• Be sure to reapply every few hours or more frequently if you are swimming, perspiring or toweling off.
• Find the lotion(s) that's right for you. You can use different products all over the body and SPF 10 the legs and an SPF 30 designed for the face and under the eyes. Just remember some people have higher or lower tolerances to the sun's effects.
• Protect often-forgotten skin areas like the ears, the back of your neck, etc. Buy a PABA-free brand if you determine that you are sensitive to that sunscreen ingredient.
• If you have oily skin or are acne-prone, select a water-based lotion.
• Be extra-safe if sun bathing at higher altitudes and be careful near reflective surfaces (like sand & water) because their reflective attributes magnify the sun's power. Such surfaces reflect 85% of the sun's damaging rays.
• Be aware of moles on your body. Always look for changes in color, size and shape. It's advisable to have moles and skin blemishes checked annually by a doctor. It has now been determined that the melanoma gene is hereditary, putting some people at even higher risk from over-exposure to the sun. Be aware; follow safe sun practices by using the proper sunscreen and in 20 or 30 years, your skin (the largest organ of the human body) will thank you!
• Be sure to keep your lips protected by repeatedly applying a sun block that is formulated for lips. Look for those that contain a high SPF level and ingredients like Aloe Vera and Vitamin E that are moisturizing and soothing.
• A t-shirt is not enough protection when you are outdoors! Here's a quick rule of thumb: Any clothing that is thin enough to see through will let the sun through too. And wet clothing is an even less effective sun barrier.
• The sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. It's almost impossible to avoid playing outside or visiting the beach between those hours. So be sure to take extra precautions during these "prime protection" hours. Read more!

Sugar Hair Removal

Sugar Hair Removal Recipe

Want smooth legs that last up to 1 month. Try this recipe for hair removal and save a bundle on systems that cost a fortune. This recipe costs about $1.00 to make. Give it a try it really works.
• Juice of 1/2 a lemon, lime.
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup honey

Mix all ingredients and Put in microwave and cook stirring occasionally until it has
boiled about 2 minutes, stir it and microwave again for about 20-30 seconds.

Let it cool till it is warm and you can spread a THIN strip onto your skin. Make sure your skin is clean, so the oils in your skin and hair don't keep the sugar from sticking. Dust the area with cornstarch first then using a small knife with no blade,
a plastic putty knife, or a tongue depressor apply where needed.

Put on a strip of non stretch cotton like an old shirt or old sheet. Rub the strip in
the direction of hair growth about three times then pull skin taut and yank it in the
opposite direction of hair growth.

This is a skill, and it does take practice, but it gets much easier the more you do it.
What are the differences between sugaring and waxing?

Wax adheres to the hair and the skin. Sugar paste adheres only to the hair so there
is less discomfort.

Wax is applied either hot or cold (in pre-coated strips) to the skin. Sugar paste is
used at room temperature or slightly warmed.

Wax often contains chemicals which can be a little hard on the skin if used repeatedly. Sugar paste is completely natural and gentle on the skin.

Wax can be messy to clean up due to the petroleum base. Sugar paste is easily
cleaned up with water. Read more!

Tips for Beautiful Lips and Teeth

Some of us have less perfect lips than others. But no need to worry. There are plenty of tips and tricks to help make your lips more balanced and beautiful. Try some of these and you'll see the difference.

Baking Soda Toothpaste
Brighten your smile by whiting your teeth with this easy treatment toothpaste. Nothing is as important to your beauty as a bright shiny smile.
• 1 Tsp baking soda
• 1/4 Tsp hydrogen peroxide
• 1 drop oil of peppermint
Mix to make a paste, dip toothbrush into mixture, brush as usual.

Tips For A Beautiful Healthy Smile
• Make your lipstick last!--Cover your lips with foundation and powder first. Outline with a lip pencil then dust with a little powder again. Apply lipstick and powder again lightly. Reapply your lipstick and it will last all day!
• Drooping Lips--Cover the corners of your mouth concealer. Use a lip pencil to subtly extend lip corners upward. Then fill in color.
• Lip toner--Saturate a black tea bag with warm water. Press over clean lips for
5 minutes. Repeat if desired. Black tea is high in tannic acid which retains moisture and keeps lips smooth and taut.
• Lines around mouth--Apply almond oil around the mouth to keep your lips supple and soften the lines.
• Whiten your teeth--Change your shade of lipstick and brighten your smile. If your teeth are grayish, reach for warm shades like bronze or copper. If your teeth are more on the yellow side, pick cool, blue-based shades.
• Chapped lips: Exfoliate your lips by using an old toothbrush and a menthol based lip balm. Apply lip balm first, and then brush gently with the toothbrush.
• Hate that "lipstick-y" look?--Fill in your entire lip with a lip pencil only.
• Homemade lip balm can be made with 1 cup almond oil, 1 ounce of bees wax, 2 teaspoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of rose or vanilla extract for flavor. Mix all of these ingredients over a low heat until well incorporated, then store in an air tight container for use.
• Just like our bodies, our teeth and gums need certain essential vitamins and minerals to stay healthy and strong. Babies, children and adults all need ample amounts of the minerals calcium and phosphorous, and the vitamins A, C and D to ensure proper tooth development and strength.
• Calcium, aided by phosphorous and vitamin D, is the main component of teeth and bones. It's what helps keep them strong. Vitamin A is necessary for the formation of tooth enamel, and vitamin C is essential for healthy gums.
• Fluoride is an important mineral for tooth decay prevention. Fluoride strengthens the enamel of young developing teeth, and acts with calcium and phosphorous to restore and harden enamel in mature teeth.
• Brush your teeth for at least 3 minutes, don't brush too hard just longer making sure to get all your teeth, front, back, tops, bottoms and sides.
• Be sure to floss between all your teeth everyday.
• For longer wear, blot lips after applying lipstick to set color and remove
excess. Add a thin layer of loose or pressed powder, then apply color again.
• Tone down too much shine by holding a single-ply tissue to your lips and pressing a little loose powder through it - just enough will sift through the tissue to adhere to color and reduce the shine.
• Turn up the shine with a thin layer of clear lip gloss over lipstick or alone.
• For fuller, poutier lips, spotlight lip gloss right in the center of your mouth.
• Keep matte lip color from drying your lips - use a lip primer or lip color fixative before you apply the matte color.
• For evening special-effects, apply a sheer lip gloss in silver, gold or an iridescent shade over the lip color. Read more!

Herbal Tea Treats

Herbal Tea Refreshers
Kick back and relax and enjoy a refreshing glass of iced tea. Try our tempting
herbal treats.

Strawberry Iced Tea Fizz
• 1 pint basket fresh strawberries, stemmed and sliced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 5 cups boiling water
• 1 orange pekoe tea bag
• 1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
• 1 quart chilled sparkling water
• Ice cubes
In large bowl combine strawberries and sugar; set aside. In another bowl pour water over tea bag; steep 5 minutes. Discard tea bag; cool tea to room temperature. Stir tea into strawberry mixture along with lemonade concentrate; chill. To serve, stir in sparkling water; ladle over ice cubes in tall glasses. Serve with spoons. Makes 12 servings 96 calories

Orange Crème
• 5 Orange Spice Tea bags
• 1 Peppermint tea bag
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 1/2 cups orange juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 vanilla ice milk (frozen yogurt, sherbet, or sorbet may be substituted)
• 1 cup ice
Brew Orange Spice and Peppermint tea in boiling water, steep for 4 minutes. Let cool. Pour into blender adding orange juice, honey, vanilla ice cream and ice. Mix ingredients until fully blended. Serves 4

Green Apple Sparkler
• 4 Mint Green tea bags
• 1 1/3 cups boiling water
• 2 cups apple juice
• 1 cup sparkling water
• Ice cubes
Steep Mint Green tea bags in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. Gently squeeze tea bags and remove. Add apple juice and sparkling water. Pour over ice. Serves 4.

Raspberry Ripple
• 6 oz. of Raspberry Tea
• 1 shot combined of raspberry & vanilla syrup
• Add a touch of cream
• Ice
Shake and pour

Raspberry Apple Cider Cooler Makes 2 quarts (8 servings). Caffeine-free.
• 12 Raspberry tea bags
• 2 cups (16 oz.) apple juice concentrate
• 2 oz. lemon juice concentrate
• 1 lemon
Steep 12 tea bags in 4 cups (32 oz.) of cold water, the apple juice and lemon juice. Heat and serve warm in mugs. Garnish with lemon. Substitute fresh cider for apple juice if desired and 1 cup of honey per batch as sweetener.

Pink Drink
• 2 quarts spearmint or other tea
• 1 quart fresh apple cider
• 1 quart grape juice
• juice of 2 lemons
• honey to taste
Put in a large punch bowl with thin slices of lemon floating. Good for a large group.

Almond Tea
• 1/4 cup long-grain rice
• 6 ounces blanched almonds
• 1 orange, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 6 cups water
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk or half-and-half
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Soak rice in enough water to cover for at least 2 hours or overnight; drain. In a food processor of blender, whirl rice, almonds, and 1 1/2 cups water into a smooth paste. Transfer paste to a large pot.

Add 6 cups water and sugar to almond paste. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Set a fine strainer lined with a double layer of damp cheesecloth over a deep bowl. Pour soup through strainer into bowl, and then gather cheesecloth and squeeze firmly to extract all remaining liquid. Return liquid to pot; stir in evaporated milk and heat just to simmering. Stir in almond extract. Serve hot in individual soup bowls. Or, cover and refrigerate until well chilled and serve cold. Makes 8 servings. Read more!

Tips for Perfect Blush

Blush is an important part of make-up. With the help of an accurate applied blush you can refresh your face, make it looking much better and healthier. To make blush look natural, you should put it on just enough to highlight your cheeks, but not be able to tell it is there.

The color of blush must match to the skin and hair color and lipstick and nail polish color also. Palette of beige and pink tints is appropriate almost to everybody. All tints of beige and pink are suitable to light skin; more dark tints (coppery and coral colors) are suitable to brown sunburned skin. Orange tints are suitable to red-haired women.

If you use powder blush apply it after powder to blend it in lightly and achieve more accurate shading.

Apply cream blush before you put on powder and blend well to define your cheek bones. Now follow with powder.

Blush is put on at few directions. If you have an oval face put blush on the cheek-bones.

Round faces seem to be longer if the blush is put on from temples to lip corners like triangle. There is the simplest way to put on the blush, which is appropriate to everybody. Put blush on the cheek like an oval at the nose level. If you put on too much blush, cover cheek with some quantity of light powder. The color of blush becomes softened.

How to find more suitable color. The most important thing for choosing the right color is skin color, hair color and shape of your lips.
For light skin and blonde hair: all shades of orange, pink, purple.
For dark skin and dark hair: all shades of red, violet.
For light skin and dark hair: all shades of brown and beige.
For red hair women: coral-red, brown and bronze colors.

To slenderize a round face, Sweep bronzer over temples, cheekbones and under your chin. Use a fluffy brush and light powder to highlight forehead, cheekbones and tip of chin.

Blush Mistakes
Lots of mistakes are made and here are just a few of them.

Choosing too light a color. It makes no difference because you can't see it.
What Color of Blush Should I Wear?
red lipstick... reddish or pink toned blush
rose lipstick... rose blush
pink lipstick... pink blush
coral or apricot lipstick... peachy toned blush
Brown toned lipstick... bronze shades of blush with the same undertones as the lipstick.

Create Dramatic Cheekbones
Dust a little dark powder along the cheek hollows. This can be just a darker shade of your shadow.

Apply blush to the "apple" of your cheeks. Don't go too close to the nose.

Apply a highlighter to the area above your cheekbones. Just a few dots will do and then blend well so that it isn't noticeable.Make You’re Blush Last Longer. Smooth on a little cream blush and then apply the powdered shadow in the same shade family and watch how long the color lasts now.

Just where exactly does it go? You look for the fullest part of your cheek and that’s where your blush goes. Take your blush brush and sweep the color back toward the temple. Once you have your blush in place, take a cotton ball and blend until you have just a hint of natural looking color. Make it subtle, just no strips of color. Read more!

Oily Skin Bath Treatments

Dry-up that oil and improve your skins texture and tone. Try one of our invigorating baths to freshen your body from head to toe. Use the oily skin cleanser in your bath and follow with the Herbal Astringent and Perfect After Bath Powder.

Fragrant Bath Salts
• 1/2 cup Sea Salt
• 1 cup baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups Epsom salts
• 10 to 15 drops of fragrance (optional)

Combine all ingredients together in an extra large Ziploc bag and shake-up until thoroughly blended. Add fragrance. Put salts into a tightly sealed jar or container. Use 1/4 to 1/2 cup per bath and enjoy.

Oatmeal Sea Salt Bath
• 1 cup finely powdered oatmeal
• 1/2 cup sea salt
• 1/2 cup dried herbs chamomile, rosemary or yarrow.

Mix together and place in tightly sealed jar. Use 1/4 to 1/2 cup under running water.

Cherry Berry Bubble Bath
• 1/2 cup unscented shampoo
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 tsp. salt (regular table salt is fine)
• 15 drops cherry fragrance oil

Pour shampoo into a bowl and add water. Stir gently until well mixed. Add salt, and
stir until mixture thickens. Add cherry fragrance oil and place in decorative bottle.
Can also be used as a body wash!

Oily Skin Cleanser
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons of glycerin
• 1/2 cup

Mix until smooth. Heat in a double broiler pan. Heat until thick and clear; it will have
the consistency of pudding. Do not boil. Cool completely, Use in place of soap to
cleanse your skin. (If jelly is too thick, you may thin it by adding a little water, one
tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.)

Herbal Astringent for Oily Skin
• 1 ounce Chamomile
• 3 tablespoons Witch hazel
• 1/2 teaspoon Cider vinegar
• 1 ounce Peppermint extract
• 8 ounces Water
• 1/4 teaspoon Boric acid (optional)

Boil chamomile, witch hazel, vinegar, peppermint and water. Cool and strain. Add
remaining ingredients in a spray bottle and shake. Keep refrigerated. Spray over
entire body after getting out of the bath.

Perfect After Bath Powder
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons powdered zinc
• 5 drops of your favorite essential oils

Mix together and place in tightly sealed jar.

Balancing Epsom Salt Bath
• Epsom Salt--2 tbsp
• Sea Salt--1 tbsp
• Baking Soda--3 tbsp
• Essential Oils--8 drops
• Jar--4 oz

Choose 3 or 4 oils from these essential oils: Bergamot, Frankincense, Geranium,
Lavender, Palma Rosa, Rose, and Rosewood. Add sea salt, baking soda, Epson salts
and oils to jar. Gently shake to mix, mix well. Add to tub of running water.

Basic Bubble Bath
Ingredients:
• 5 drops fragrant oil or essential oil (your choice)
• 1 quart water
• 1 bar castile soap (grated or flaked)
• 1 1/2 ounces glycerin

Directions: Mix all ingredients together. Store in a container. Pour in running water. Read more!

Help for Dandruff

A dry, flaky scalp can ruin the look of your hair. Here's are some tips to clear-up dandruff in no time:

Hot Oil Treatment
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup boiling water
Place olive oil and boiling water into large glass bottle or jar with a lid. You may need to wrap a towel around the bottle to avoid burning yourself. Shake very well until oil is emulsified. Massage into hair, taking care not to burn your head. Put a shower cap or plastic bag over your hair and wrap your head in a hot towel that has been soaked in hot water then wrung out. Leave mixture on your hair for 1/2 hour, then shampoo as usual.

Mint Rinse
Boil:
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 handful of fresh mint leaves
Strain and pour into a container. With fingertips, massage solution into the scalp, let dry without rinsing out.

Daily Dandruff Treatment
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2/3 cup boiling water
• 2/3 cup cider vinegar
1. Place the herbs in the bowl. Pour in the boiling water. Cover and allow steeping
for 20 minutes.
2. Strain into a plastic bottle, add the vinegar, and shake. Store in a cool dry place. Shampoo and rinse the hair thoroughly; massage a small amount into the scalp. Between shampoos, massage in a small amount before going to bed. This can help eliminate dandruff.

Pour vinegar into the hair, massage it into your scalp, and leave it to dry for a few minutes. Now wash your hair. Repeat daily until the dandruff disappears, usually within a few days.

Massage your scalp--Use a rubber glove to massage your head while shampooing in the shower. It will stimulate your scalp and promote healthy hair growth.

Here is an extremely simple and effective remedy. Apply plain Yogurt to your scalp
and leave it for 30 minutes. Then use a regular shampoo, and your hair is healthy
and clean.

Crush 10 aspirin and add them to 1 Tablespoon Shampoo. Wash hair as usual, massaging the scalp gently. Let the mixture sit for a minute and rinse.

Instead of shampooing, massage handfuls of baking soda into the hair and scalp to
absorb oil and to loosen dead skin on scalp. Rinse thoroughly.

Take plain yogurt and mix with 2 tablespoons of soy flour and egg white and apply. Shampoo after 1 hour. Do this once in a week for 4 to 5 weeks to get rid of
dandruff.

Boil 3 Tbsp dried thyme in 1 cups water for 10 minutes. Strain and cool. Pour ½ mixture over clean, damp hair. Massage into scalp, do not rinse.

Boil 1 ounce each of fresh or dried rosemary and sage in 2 cups of water. Let steep
for 24 hours, then use daily as a hair rinse.

Massage your scalp with carrot juice once in a week to cure dandruff. Read more!

Smooth Skin Acne Treatments ( 1 )

All of these recipes can also be used for acne on your body. If you want to do a full body treatment, simply use 4 times the amount of each ingredient. Your skin will be clear and soft in no time. Washing with very hot water, harsh soaps or cleansers will not improve existing acne or prevent future flare-ups they will only irritate them.

Thorough cleansing is the first and most important step in any skin care program. Deep cleansing is recommended twice a day, in the morning and at night. This assures removal of surface impurities, rests of makeup and excessive oiliness. Ideal cleansing is completed by application of a toner or refreshing lotion. This kind of products prepares the skin for the use of moisturizers and lubricants.

The last basic step is to apply a good moisturizer, which will keep your skin soft, and protect it from the aggressive environmental assaults that it's exposed every day. Be sure to clean your face thoroughly before going to bed at night and apply a good night time moisturizer. Try some of these great treatments below to speedup healing and clear up your skin in no time.

Facial Scrub

• 1 small bar baby soap, grated
• 2 c. oatmeal, blended into powder
• 1 small pkg. blanched almonds, blended with the oatmeal
Mix these items. Put in tightly sealed jar. Use 1 tsp to scrub face or 2-3 Tbsp in bath.

Apple Cider Acne Treatment

Make a face pack of bran plus baking soda and water. Mix into a paste, and apply to the face, leaving on for 15 minutes. Rinse with solution of 1 part apple cider vinegar and 8 parts water.

Strawberries and Cream Astringent (for oily or blemished skin)

• 1 handful strawberries
• 1 heaping T. heavy cream
Mash strawberries by hand or in a blender. Add heavy cream and mix well. Spread thickly on face and neck (a shaving brush is handy for this) and let your skin benefit for 10 minutes. Tissue off, then splash face and neck with cool water.

Plum Mask (for blemished, oily skin)

• 6 plums
• 1 tsp. almond oil
Boil the plums; cool. Mash plums with almond oil.

Sage Astringent

• 4 Tbsp dried sage
• 4 Tbsp vodka
• 1/4 tsp borax
• 3 Tbsp witch hazel
• 10 drops glycerin or honey
Steep the sage in vodka for 2 weeks then strain. Dissolve borax in witch hazel, stir in the sage vodka and glycerin. Pour into bottle with a tight cap. Shake before each use. Read more!

Appetizers

Nachos

• 12 corn tortillas
• 1 1/2 cup cooked pinto beans
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup minced sweet red peppers
• 1/2 cup shredded low-fat Monterey Jack cheese

Cut the tortillas into quarter. Place the pieces on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F until crisp but not brown, about 5 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes. Coarsely mash the beans. Spread the beans on the tortillas and return the wedges to the baking sheet. Dot with the salsa. Sprinkle with the peppers and cheese. Bake until the cheese has melted, about 3 minutes. Serve warm. Serves 4. Variation: Before the second baking, sprinkle the tortillas with minced jalapeno peppers, minced sweet red peppers or minced black olives.

Per serving
Calories 351
Fat (g.) 6.8 g (17% of calories)
Fiber 9.5 g.
Cholesterol 5 mg.
Sodium 409 mg.

Mandarin Spinach Wheels

• 4 10-inch flour tortillas
• 4 ounces fat free cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup mandarin oranges, chopped and drained
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 6 ounces deli turkey, thinly sliced
• 20 medium spinach leaves, washed and stemmed

In bowl, mix cream cheese, oranges and red pepper. Layer each of the tortillas with a quarter of the ingredients. Leave a 1-2 inch strip around edges free of toppings. First spread cream cheese mix on tortillas. Sprinkle with green onions, then layer with turkey and spinach leaves. Roll tightly. Slice ends (without topping) off and discard, and then slice each tortilla in 6 pieces. Refrigerate for up to 8 hours before eating. Serves 24

Nutritional data per serving:
Calories 42 Fiber (g) 1.4
Total Fat (g) 0.7 Protein (g) 4
Saturated Fat (g) 0.1 Sodium (mg) 187
Carbohydrates (g) 5.3

Cool Chicken Salad Shells

• 6 uncooked jumbo macaroni shells
• 5 frozen artichoke hearts
• 3 tablespoons low fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons no fat Italian salad dressing
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 cup chicken breast, cooked
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, minced
• 2 tablespoons olives, chopped
• 6 fresh basil

Cook macaroni and cool. Cook artichoke hearts in boiling water with macaroni 7 minutes until tender. Drain. Chop artichoke hearts. Combine mayonnaise, dressing and onion powder n bowl. Add artichokes, chicken, bell peppers and olives. Line each shell with a basil leaf and stuff with chicken mixture. 6 servings Nutrition Facts Amount Per Serving: Calories 46 - Calories from Fat 20 Percent Total Calories From: Fat 44%, Protein 49%, Carbohydrate 7% Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 2g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 16mg, Sodium 213mg, Total Carbohydrate 1g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 6g, Vitamin A 420 units, Vitamin C 8 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 0 units. Read more!

Vitamins and Minerals

M I N E R A L S

Calcium: Needed for structure of bones and teeth, for healthy nerves and muscle activity and in healing wounds and broken bones. Essential in blood clotting.

Copper: Needed for synthesis of hemoglobin and metabolism of iron. Helps maintain normal blood vessels.

Iodine: Needed for regulation of the use of energy in the body. Prevents goiter.

Iron: Needed to form hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs to the body cells (deficiency results in anemia).

Magnesium: Needed for structure of bones and teeth. Helps transmit nerve impulses and helps muscle contraction. Activates enzymes needed for carbohydrate and energy metabolism.

Phosphorus: Needed in combination with calcium for bones and teeth. Needed for enzymes used in energy metabolism. Regulates the balance between acids and bases in the body.

Potassium: Aids in the synthesis of protein. Helps maintain fluid balance. Required for healthy nerves and muscles.

Zinc: Helps in wound healing and essential for normal growth and development.

V I T A M I N S

Vitamin A: Necessary for growth, healthy skin, bones and teeth. Helps maintain good vision, especially in dim light, and helps body resist infection.

Vitamin D: Needed for the absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorous to promote healthy bones and teeth.

Vitamin E: Helps retard destruction of vitamin A and ascorbic acid. Protects red blood cells.

Thiamin (B1): Promotes the use of carbohydrates for energy and helps maintain healthy nervous system.

Riboflavin (B2): Aids in the utilization of protein, fats and carbohydrates to produce energy and build tissue. Maintains healthy facial skin and eyes.
Niacin: Helps cells use oxygen to release energy and aids in the utilization of carbohydrates.

Pyridoxine (B6): Aids in the use of protein in the body; promotes normal utilization of copper and iron; prevents certain forms of anemia.

Cobalamin (B12): Needed for production of red blood cells in bone marrow; for building new proteins in the body and for normal functioning of the nervous tissue.

Folacin or Folic Acid (a B vitamin): Necessary for the development of red blood cells. Needed for normal metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

Biotin (a B vitamin): Needed for normal metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

Pantothenic Acid (a B vitamin): Aids in metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein to produce energy. Aids in the synthesis of amino acids, fatty acids and hormones.

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): Needed for building the material that holds cells together (collagen) and for health of teeth, gums, and blood vessels. Improves iron absorption. Helps resist infection and aids in healing wounds. Read more!

Conditioning for Dry Hair Problems! ( 2 )

Shine boosting hair mask: Mash an over-ripe banana; combine with 3 drops of almond oil. Massage into dry hair, leave on for 15 minutes, then shampoo out. Overnight Split-end Mender: Before bed, gather your hair into a high ponytail at the crown. Using a small dry paintbrush, coat the ends of the tail with olive oil (about 1/3 the way up). Slip tail under a shower cap and shampoo out in the morning. Do 1 to 2 times a week.

For dry hair, try opening a couple of vitamin E capsules and adding to shampoo once a week.

Set your blow dryer on cool and dry only at the scalp, let ends of the hair dry on their own. This will help keep hair healthy looking and prevent hair ends from splitting or breaking.

Once weeks put a deep conditioning treatment on your hair and wrap it with a hot moist towel for 10 min. Then, rinse and style. It'll make your hair look great! Apply Intensive Conditioner before sunbathing or going into the sauna. Heat makes a conditioner penetrate the hair, and keeps it from drying out.

At home, before showering, apply an intensive conditioner to hair. Place a plastic bag on the head and shower normally. The hot shower will provide deep heat for better penetration. At the end of the shower, remove the plastic cap and rinse the hair.

Winter Tips - Your hair needs moisture in the winter. Use a leave-in conditioner to protect and replenish daily.

Pamper your hair at least once a week. This can be as simple as giving yourself a hot oil treatment or taking extra Essential Fatty Acids. Give yourself a relaxing scalp massage or apply a special deep conditioning pack. Do something for your hair that makes you feel special.

Massaging The Scalp: Use pressure point massage whenever you apply shampoos or conditioners. This will soothe nerves, reduce tense scalp muscles, and increase the circulation to the scalp promoting the natural hair growth. To massage: Slide the fingertips through hair, starting at the temples Press gently and rotate to loosen scalp Slide fingers to the top of head & back to the back of the head. Finish, slowly rotating fingertips around the front hair line. Repeat the process for two to three minutes, as time allows.

Mix 1 tsp honey with 2 Tablespoons olive oil, then beat in 1 egg yolk. Massage on hair in small sections. Wrap head with shower cap for 30 minutes. Rinse and shampoo. Read more!

Bacterial Vaginosis Freedom

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Dear friend,Hello, my name is Elena Peterson and I'm a medical researcher and PAST chronic BV sufferer who went for years repeatedly getting BV infections.

I urge you to keep reading as you are about to finally discover the real truth about bacterial vaginosis, its cause and how to cure it naturally!

Due to my own battle with bacterial vaginosis I can definitely sympathize with why you are here today. You can trust me when I say that I know what you are going through, such as:

• The burning and itching and the "fishy" smell and the discharge that are all caused by bacterial vaginosis.
• The bad feelings that come after you ruin another pair of underwear.
• Being too embarrassed to have sex with your husband or boyfriend.
• Not being able to sit still and to have to run to the bathroom again and again and feel your co-workers' or friends' eyes on you the whole way
  

I know what it is like to go to the doctor and have him imply that your condition is the result of sexual promiscuity.

And I know what it's like to powder and spray yourself again and again and again to get rid of the smell ... only to keep smelling that "fishy" odor.

I also know what it's like to take harsh antibiotics that seem to work ... only to have the symptoms return with a vengeance a couple of weeks later, usually right after you've gotten your hopes up that this time, finally, the drugs really worked and your BV is gone for good!

I went through all of the above myself again and again until I finally got fed up with the "medical establishment" and decided to take matters into my own hands.
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Exercises for Firmer Breasts

You can't build breast muscle--there's none to build-- but exercise can raise the pectorals, the platform on which the breasts sit. To develop your pectorals, do these exercises three times a week.

Modified Push-Up
Lie on your stomach, bend your knees, and cross your ankles. Bend your elbows and place your palms on the floor a bit to the side and in front of your shoulders. Straighten your arms and lift your body so you're balanced on your palms and knees. Tuck your chin a few inches toward your chest so your forehead faces the floor. Tighten your abdominals.

Bend your elbows and lower your entire body at once. Rather than trying to touch your chest to the floor, lower only until your upper arms are parallel to the floor. Push back up. Don't lock your elbows at the top of the movement and don't do the dreaded "head bob." That's when you dip your head toward the floor without moving any other part of your body. Do 2 sets of 8, working up to 3 sets of 15.

Standing Push-Up
Stand about ten inches from counter. Place hands on counter, arms in front of you, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Bend arms at elbow and lower your trunk to the counter and return. Do 2 sets of 8, working up to 3 sets of 15.

Dumbbell Fly
Best to do with a spotter. Lie on your back on a flat bench. Don't have a bench? Try using an ironing board between 2 sturdy chairs Grip a five- to ten-pound dumbbell in each hand, palms facing up. Bring arms straight out, and bending elbows slightly, extend arms straight over your chest until weights touch. Do 2 sets of 8, working up to 3 sets of 15.

Full Water Bottles Press
Lie on your back with your feet flat on the floor and a 16-32 oz water bottle or dumbbell in each hand. Push the water bottles up so your arms are directly over your shoulders and your palms face away from you. Pull your abdominals in but don't jam your back into the floor; don't let it arch way up, either. Tilt your chin toward your chest.

Lower the water bottles down and a little to the side until your elbows lightly touch the floor. Push the water bottles back up, taking care not to lock your elbows or allow your shoulder blades to rise off the floor. (you can also fill up the water bottles with sand)

Incline Fly
Lie on the floor with your head, neck and upper back propped up against several large pillows. Hold a water bottle or dumbbell in each hand and press the weights directly above your chest, palms facing each other. Tuck your chin to your chest to align your neck with the rest of your spine, and maintain your natural back posture, neither arched nor flattened.

Spreading your arms apart so that your elbows travel down and to the sides, lower the weights until your elbows lightly touch the floor. Maintaining a constant bend in your elbows, lift the weights back up.

Chest Press
Lie on the floor or on a "step" bench, face up. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor. Using a resistance band, stretch the band behind your back or under the step bench and grasp an end in each hand. Position your hands on top of your chest, with your elbows pointing out.

Straighten your arms, pressing your hands toward the ceiling. Do not arch your lower back. Slowly lower your hands back to the chest. If you do not feel tension when pressing up, adjust the band so there is less slack.

Crunch & Fly
Lie on your back on a bench, knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Hold a dumbbell in each hand above mid-chest with your palms facing in. Keeping your elbows bent slightly, lower the arms outward until the elbows are just below the level of the bench. Contract the abdominals and allow your shoulders, head and neck to lift slightly off the bench. At the same time, press the arms back up the starting position. Slowly lower the torso and repeat. Read more!

Tips for Perfect Eyebrows

To figure out where your brow should begin and end, hold a pencil vertically at the outer part of your nostril so it goes straight up to the inner core of your eye; the line it follows is a good place for your brows to start. Never go past diagonal line running from the line of the nose to the outside corner of the eye.

Pluck any stray hairs between the pencil and the bridge of your nose. To pin-point where your brows should end, hold the pencil at the same place against your nose and angle it to the outer core of your eye; the spot where the pencil hits is a good stopping point.

To get the right arch angle pencil to the outer side of the pupil. The spot where the pencil hits the brow is where the top of the arch should be. Repeat on the other side. Mark both sides with a colored eyeliner to make sure they're symmetrical before you start plucking away.

Painless Plucking? If you soak your brow region under a warm, wet cloth, your pores will open up and loosen their tight grip. Using tweezers, pluck stray hairs with swift, sharp movements in the direction they grow.

Select shade of eyebrow pencil to match natural color of hair or for a more natural look use eyeshadow in a shade close to natural color of hair and very lightly apply with a fine brush.

For great eyebrows, put some lotion on your wrist and while you are coloring in your brows, dip the pencil in the lotion to make brows look more defined. Now use your Brow & Eye Pencils in light, feathery strokes to fill in gaps. Start at brow's inner corner and taper out. Extend slightly at the outer corner and accentuate the natural arch.

Squirt a tiny bit of hairspray on the tip of your finger and then smooth over your brows for long-term hold.

How Brows Affect Your Eyes

Deep-Set Eyes: Use a pencil two shades lighter than your hair. Line top and bottom lash line with a pencil in a matching shade. Enlarge the space between the eyes and brows-raise the brows slightly by penciling in a little above the bone.

Round Eyes: Fill in brows with a shade that matches your hair. Line top lash line with a pencil in a darker, smokier shade.

Small Eyes: The softer the brow, the bigger eyes will appear. Pair a soft shade to brows and lash lines. Smudge a deeper shadow along top lash line and finish with mascara in Black Brown.

Close set eyes: widen the space between the brows a little by plucking, and extend the pencil line at the ends.

Wide set eyes: pencil eyebrows a little closer to the nose, and do not extend them out at the ends.

Bulging eyes: tweeze out any hairs that grow down too far over your eyes and raise the brows slightly from below.

Color Rules

If you lighten your hair two shades or more, lighten brows within two shades of your new color.

Blondes' brows are best-dressed in a light-brown pencil.

Redheads' brows look hot in an auburn pencil for day, dark-brown for night.

Brunettes' brows smolder in deep-brown tones; black is best after dark.

Eyebrows too dark?--Stroke a concealer pencil over them, followed by translucent powder. It will lighten the brows without really changing the color.

Eyebrows too light?--Have them tinted a darker shade. This will frame your eyes and if you are not good with makeup this will look the most natural. Have it done every six weeks or so. You can also purchase tinting kits at beauty supply stores if you feel confident you can do it yourself. Read more!

Conditioning for Dry Hair Problems! ( 1 )

Don’t suffer with dry brittle hair. Try these wonderful hair treatments for silky shiny hair. You’ll love them. Enjoy!

Egg Shampoo
• 1 ounce fresh rosemary
• 1 pint hot water
• 1 egg
Steep the rosemary in the water for 20 minutes. Cool. Beat in the egg. Message into the hair and rinse.

Homemade Split Ends Treatment
Are split ends becoming a problem? Try this homemade hot oil treatment to deep condition your hair.

Hot Oil Treatment
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• Liquid from 4 vitamin E capsules. (Simply poked a hole in the vitamin E
capsules with a pin and squeeze the liquid out)

Place the olive oil, vitamin E. liquid, and boiling water into a large glass bottle or jar with a lid. Wrap a towel around the bottle to avoid burning yourself. Shake very well until the oil is emulsified. Then thoroughly massage into hair, taking care not to burn your head. Wrap a plastic bag over your hair and wrap your head in hot towel that has been soaked in hot water then wrung out. Leave mixture on your hair for 30 minutes or overnight if hair is much damaged, then shampoo as usual.

Deep Conditioner
• 1 small jar of real mayonnaise
• 1/2 of an avocado

In a medium bowl smash mayonnaise and avocado together with a fork until it's mixed together thoroughly. Smooth into hair all the way to the tips. Put on a shower cap. Leave on for 20 minutes.

Hair Conditioner
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup olive oil. (Use 2 tablespoons oil for normal hair.)

Work a small amount at a time through hair until coated. Cover hair with a shower cap; leave on 30 minutes. Remove shower cap; shampoo well and rinse. Dry as normal. Read more!

Benefits of 79 Different Herbs

1.Acidophilus: Rich source of Beta-Carotene, Fights cancer, Anti-inflammatory for mucous membranes, helps regulate hormones.
2. Agrimony: Used for all digestive disorders.
3.Alfalfa: Help with arthritis, diabetes, asthma, hay fever, and an excellent appetite stimulant.
4. Aloe Vera: Aloe supplements can be used for peptic ulcers and for gastrointestinal health. Aloe has a moisturizing effect on the skin and is a common remedy for sunburn and skin irritation.
5. Angelic Root: Strengthens the heart. Regular users of Angelica Root supposedly develop distaste for alcoholic beverages.
6.Astragalus . Used in traditional Chinese and East Indian medicine for its immune-enhancing and tonic properties. Research has indicated its usefulness as a supportive tool for a variety of chronic immune problems.
7.Aveno Sativa Extract: Acts as a tonic to the heart, nerves, and thymus gland useful in treating depression, nervous exhaustion, shingles, herpes, menopausal symptoms.
8.Barberry Bark: Promotes the secretion of bile. Has been used for bad breath, digestion, and sore throat.
9.Bee pollen: This natural tonic food is a popular energy booster, strengthens the immune system and enhances vitality.
10.Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus): contains nutrients needed to protect eyes from eyestrain or fatigue, and can improve circulation to the eyes. Bilberry tea is administered to treat stomach problems and soothe the digestive tract.
11.Bladderwrack: Seaweed high in iodine and trace elements, Great for obesity.
12.Black Cohosh Extract (Cimicifuga Racemosa): Anti-inflammatory, Helps reduce anxiety Relieves coughing, Relieves fibrositis, headaches, hot flashes, hysteria, myalgia, PMS, arthritis, and uterine cramps.
13.Blue Violet: Relieves severe headaches and congestion.
14.Bromelain: Said to flush fat from the body by naturally stimulating your metabolism and ridding your body of excess fluids.
15.Buchu Leaf: A diuretic. Used for acute and chronic bladder and kidney disorders.
16.Buckthorn Bark: Keeps the bowels regular.
17.Camellia Sinensus (Green Tea): Protects the body from cancer, Helps lower high level of cholesterol. May help with weight loss by burning fat and regulating blood sugar levels.
18.Capsicum (Cayenne, hot pepper) internally, cayenne acts as a circulatory stimulant, induces perspiration, and is used to stimulate digestion.
19.Cascara Sagrada: The bark is used as a stimulant laxative, especially in cases of chronic constipation.
20.Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa): Extracts are used in treatments for a variety of conditions, mostly gastrointestinal. Immuno-stimulant properties help the body fight off infection and protect against degenerative diseases.
21.Chamomile: A popular remedy for indigestion, gastrointestinal spasms, and inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
22.Chickweed: Purifies blood, Removes excess fat where toxins are retained, Soothes and protects damaged or inflamed skin, Effective for weight loss.
23.Comfrey: (Symphytum officinale): Useful for varicose ulcers and a compress for varicose veins. Also it is good for chest colds.
24.Cornsilk: Useful for trouble with the prostate gland.
25.Cranberry: Helps prevent urinary tract infections caused by E. coli bacteria, particularly in people with a history of recurrent infections.
26.Damiana Leaf: Helps with sexual impotency and fertility for both male and female.
27.Dandelion Leaf & Root: Detoxifies any poisons in the liver.
28.Don Quai (Angelica sinensis): It is used to restore balance to a woman's hormones and cycles and is helpful in restoring menstrual regularity and for conditions of the reproductive system.
29.Dong Shen: Helps reduce high blood pressure; Helps adjust blood sugar levels, Useful in increasing energy, Aids in anemia and poor digestion.
30.Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolio): Used as a general nonspecific stimulant to the immune system, supporting and stabilizing cellular immunity and cleansing the blood, for the prevention and treatment of infections.
31.Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis): Topically for infections, inflammations and swelling. As a tea to sooth sore throats, speed recovery from cold and flu and relieve respiratory distress.
32.Fennel Seed: Remedy for gas, acid stomach, gout, cramps and spasms.
33.Feverfew (Chrysanthemum parthenium) Its most popular use is for the prevention of migraine headaches and associated symptoms. Pregnant women should not use the herb.
34.Garcinia (Garcinia Cambogia Extract): Helps Decreases appetite, Balances sugar metabolism, Stops synthesis of fat.
35.Garlic (Allium sativum): Good for virtually any disease or infection. Improves circulation, maintains healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels. A natural antibiotic and immune system stimulant.
36.Ginger Root: Everyone is familiar with this spice, but few realize it can make us healthier. Stimulates the circulatory system; a remedy for a sore throat; has a cleansing effect on the kidneys and bowels.
37.Ginkgo Biloba (Ginkgo Biloba Leaf): Has been shown to be nutritional support for mental alertness, enhanced vitality level, circulatory health and blood vessel health. Its high antioxidant activity is valuable for fighting age related conditions.
38.Ginseng (Panax ginseng): One of the most popular healing herbs used today throughout the world. It increases mental and physical efficiency and resistance to stress and disease. Ginseng's adaptogenic qualities help balance the body. It is known to normalize blood pressure, increase blood circulation and aid in the prevention of heart disease.
39.Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadenis): Treatment of any infection, inflammation and congestion of lungs, throat and sinuses. Famous for use in treatment of cold and flu. A potent remedy for disorders of the stomach and intestines such as irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, ulcers, and gastritis and internal parasites.
40.Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica): Prevention of mental fatigue and enhanced concentration and memory. Increases energy and relaxes the body. Stimulates the central nervous system, aids circulation especially in the legs, and is a mild diuretic. Aids in many types of wound healing. Used for rheumatism, blood diseases, mental disorders, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, sore throat, and hepatitis.
41.Guar Gum: Reduces cholesterol and triglyceride levels, Binds to toxic substances and carries them out of the body, curbs appetite
42.Hops Flower: Valuable for those with insomnia.
43.Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacanthas): Helps treat heart disease and related symptoms. Used for beginning heart disease, mild heart-muscle weakness, angina, and arrhythmia. Hawthorn promotes healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels by relaxing blood vessels, increasing metabolism in the heart muscle, and improving blood supply to the heart.
44.Horsetail Herb: Strengthens hair, nails, and bones, Increases calcium absorption, Used to treat kidney stones.
45.Jasmine Green Tea: Stimulates the nervous system and gives energy, provides strong antioxidant protection
46.Kava Kava (Piper methysticum): Primarily used as a natural sedative and sleep enhancement. Traditionally used it as a remedy for nervousness and insomnia. Kava kava is an effective relaxant able to induce a feeling of relaxation, peace and contentment, along with a sharpening of the senses. As a sleep aid it promotes deep and restful sleep. It is also a muscle relaxant that can help relieve cramping due to spasms.
47.Kelp: Beneficial to sensory nerves and membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, Good for thyroid and obesity.
48.Lecithin: Known to break up cholesterol, allowing it to pass through arterial walls. Lecithin promotes a healthy nervous system.
49.Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra): It is an ingredient in many cough medicines and a popular and well-known remedy for bronchial distress.
50.Ma Huang: Strong stimulant, Excellent for asthma, bronchitis, coughing
51.Melatonin: Antioxidant, Induces sleep, Helps reduce insomnia, Antidepressant
52.Milk Thistle (Silybum marianus): Helps the liver detoxification process. For all liver disorders such as jaundice and hepatitis. Fights pollutants and prevents free radical damage by action as antioxidant. Protects the liver and stimulates the production of new liver cells. Helps common skin conditions related to poor liver function.
53.Mullein Leaf: High in iron, magnesium and potassium. Good for the entire respiratory system.
54.Myrrh Gum: Cleans the colon and digestive system. Has been called the herbal breath freshener.
55.Nettle Leaf: This herb, in combination with seawrack, is said to bring results in weight loss. Also enhances the natural color of hair.
56.Parsley: Very nutritious herb that is excellent for goiter, thyroid and obesity. Good for the urinary tract and is a diuretic
57.Passion Flower: Pure and natural mild sedative. Calms nerves and blood pressure.
58.Psyllium: A major source of fiber. The primary use of psyllium seed and/or psyllium seed husks is a bulk laxative, especially for cases of chronic constipation. The tiny seeds contain a coating of gelatinous material, which swells upon contact with moisture. This increases the movement (motility) within the colon thus producing a bowel movement. Psyllium husk is an approved over the counter laxative
59.Pycnogenol: Improves joint flexibility, and fights joint inflammation and pain from arthritis, low back and neck problems and sports injuries. Improves skin smoothness and elasticity, relieves ADD/ADHD. Improves circulation and enhances cell vitality. Reduces the effects of stress.
60.Red Clover: Purifies the blood.
61.Sage Extract: Helps dissolve toxins, Stimulates hair growth, Helps improve memory
62.Sarsaparilla Root: Acts as a diuretic. Helps to balance both male and femalehormones.
63.Sassafras Leaf & Root: Helps skin disorders, especially ailments such as acne.
64.Saw Palmetto (Sabal Serrulata) : The berries have long held a reputation as sexual stimulants and aphrodisiacs. The largest use today is as a supplement for reducing enlarged prostate glands, treating urinary tract problems and for improving body strength.
65.Scullcap: A nerve sedative. Said to be a great hangover remedy.
66.Seawrack: Supposed to be one of the best herbs to combat obesity.
67.Slippery Elm Bark: Used to normalize bowel movement, and has been used beneficially to treat hemorrhoids and constipation.
68.Spikenard: Herb for skin ailments such as acne and rashes.
69.St. John's Wort: Has been used traditionally as an herbal treatment for anxiety and depression. It is an effective astringent that promotes wound healing and has antiviral properties that can counter herpes simplex, flu viruses and is being investigated as a treatment for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
70.Thyme Leaf: Removes mucus from the head, lungs and respiratory passages. Fights infection. Brings pain relief to migraine headaches.
71.Valerian: is an effective and reliable sedative and sleep aid. It is effective in conditions of anxiety, insomnia and nervous irritability. Unlike prescription or OTC sleep and anxiety medication, it is not habit forming, nor does it produce a hang-over-like side effect.
72.Vanadium: Inhibits cholesterol synthesis in blood vessels, Helps the formation of bones and teeth, Important in cellular metabolism.
73.Vervain: Remedy for fevers. Said to clear a cold overnight.
74.White Oak Bark: Strong astringent. One of the best herbs for piles and hemorrhoids.
75.Wild Yam Root: Very relaxing and soothing to the nerves.
76.Yarrow Root: Said to be unsurpassed for flu and fever reduction.
77.Yerba Maté: Appetite controller and diuretic, Stimulates production of cortisone and helps depression.
78.Yohimbe Bark: The herb has been used for centuries as an aphrodisiac for men, and has similar effects with women. Recent studies suggest the drug may be effective in the treatment of male impotence especially that associated with diabetes.
79.Yucca Root (Yucca spp): Its primary uses are in pain relieving combinations for arthritic and joint pain, and sediment caused by inflammation such as gout, rheumatism, and cystitis. Read more!

Skin Care Tips

The 3 basic steps are: cleansing, application of toner and moisturizing. These are more efficient than soap and water at removing makeup or heavy dirt. Never rub your face, gently massage the cream into the skin and then wipe off with cotton balls in upward strokes.

Thorough cleansing is the first and most important step in any skin care program. Deep cleansing is recommended twice a day, in the morning and at night. This assures removal of surface impurities, the rest of makeup and excessive oiliness.

Ideal cleansing is completed by application of a toner or refreshing lotion. This kind of products prepares the skin for the use of moisturizers and lubricants.

The last basic step is to apply a good moisturizer, which will keep your skin soft, and protect it from the aggressive environmental assaults that it's exposed every day.

Be sure to clean your face thoroughly before going to bed at night and apply a good night time moisturizer.

Nighttime skin care Cleanse, Tone, Exfoliate & Moisturize face Good skin care for your face is very important, if you want beautiful glowing skin.

Follow this routine and put your best face forward.
1. Cleanse nightly with a cream cleanser to remove makeup and surface dirt. Use a
soft cloth and lots of water.

2. Steam your face by applying a soft cloth, soaked in hot water and run out
slightly. This will help open the pores and release all in impurities.

3. Exfoliate or follow with a good foaming cleanser for a deeper clean.

4. Finish with a toner or astringent depending on your skin type and personal preference. Preferably a nonalcoholic toner especially for dry skin types.

5. Moisturize, complete your nightly regimen by applying eye cream to the delicate areas around the eyes. Apply night cream to your face and throat. Moisturizer is important no matter what your skin type. Read more!