Monday, July 16, 2007
Presented by Lorenzo Myers, Entrepreneur, and Consultant
While it is possible to find some relatively good free online weight loss programs you need to be sure of what you are doing because some of these are nutritionally deficient and you could end up with health problems by following them.
Anything that you do that will have any effect on your health needs to be treated with caution and it is unwise to choose a free online weight loss program just because you think it might save you some money as the long-term health effects could end up costing you quite a lot more money in the long run.
So how do you know whether that free online weight loss program is good or not?
Well that is a little bit difficult if you don't have sufficient knowledge to determine whether the food or the supplements that they are recommending are nutritionally sound and this is one of the biggest problems because staying healthy is all about staying in the optimum nutrition range.
If in doubt consider specialist advice rather than relying on a free online weight loss program.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Presented by Lorenzo Myers, Entrepreneur, and Internet Business Consultant!
By Robert Dixon
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Read Labels for ingredients
Compare cost
Listen to the hype and buy the product
Understanding label ingredients on many mainstream products is a challenge. Unless you are a scientist many of the ingredients are hard to pronounce let alone know what they are. The problem is when you buy a skin care product you're left wondering if you made a good choice.
There are some very simple rules to finding the best skin care products.
Rule One
“Never put anything on your skin that you wouldn't put in your body”
What you put on your skin enters the bloodstream and flows to every cell tissue and organ in the body. Just this simple rule will eliminate 80% of the skin care and cosmetic products in the marketplace.
Rule Two
Always select a product that feeds your skin what it really needs to be healthy.
What would you rather put on your skin?
A product that contains all pure and natural botanicals with ingredients such as lavender and calendula that strengthens and firms to give you smooth even skin, reduces puffiness, inflammation, wrinkles, has strong anti aging properties
Penetrates deep into the lower layers of the skin, rebuilds and stimulates skin cells to give your skin a healthy glow, repairs scars and lesions, detoxifies the lymph system.
Has a calming effect on the nerves helps you sleep better.
Or
Chemical based products that are so commonly found that have
toxic preservatives
Artificial fragrances that may have hundreds of chemicals that you aren't even aware of that can produce allergies or irritation
Toxic chemicals that can cause hormone disruption, birth defects, infertility, increased risk of breast cancer.
Can become deadly when chemicals in the product combine to produce an extremely dangerous group of carcinogens called nitrosamines
It is a disgrace that so many skin care products are made this way. These manufacturers are more dedicated to profit than they are to your health. Never mind the hype or false promises of “secret” ingredients. Nature has no secrets, if a natural ingredient is 100% perfect how can you possibly make it any better?
Just remember these two simple rules and you are well on your way to having beautiful healthy skin and a healthy body.
History has recorded that Cleopatra had beautiful flawless skin. You can rest assured that none of her beauty came from chemicals, not then ,not now, not ever.
Robert Dixon is a health researcher,health advocate and a published author. You can learn more about healthy skin care at his website
http://www.organicskincare101.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Robert_Dixon
Sunday, June 3, 2007
By Michelle Mooney
Summer is about sunshine and effortless beauty. From top-selling skincare with the latest in SPF protection, to faking a sun-kissed glow with self-tanner, to sexy beach hair without the sand, these simple beauty tips and tricks will keep you looking cool when the weather is hot!
Tip: Take Cover
Your skin needs protection from the sun’s harmful rays all year long, but during the summer months it’s even more important to protect against sun damage. Wearing sunscreen daily not only helps defend your skin from exposure to daylight, but some sunscreens are loaded with healthy ingredients that shield against environmental drying and irritation as well. Any exposure is overexposure so remember to stay protected with these top picks:
Dermalogica Ultra Sensitive Faceblock SPF 25, Fake & Bake SPF 30 Body Lotion, Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer SPF 15.
Trick: Get Glowing
Blocking out the sun’s harmful rays doesn’t mean you should stay pale all summer. If you want to have that summer glow without the potential sun damage, take a tip from the celebrities and fake it with a self-tanner. You can get a glamorous glow in just minutes without basking in sun’s damaging rays, and everyone will think you’ve been cruising the Caribbean. Feel free to fake it with these favorites:
Body Drench Quick Tan Sunless Tanning Mist, Comodynes Self-Tanning Towelettes, St. Tropez Instant Tanning System.
Tip: Summer Hair Needs Special Care
Sure, you love the lighter, glistening glow of your summer strands, but did you ever think that the sun, wind, and seawater are drying out your hair? Unfortunately, all of these factors can be very damaging to your tresses, especially when the weather gets warm. Keeping your hair healthy from root to tip is easy with these potent products specifically created for sun-exposure:
Kerastase Soleil Bain Apres-Soliel Shampoo, Kerastase Soleil Lait Apres-Soleil Apres-Instant Balm, Terax Finishing Spray With Sunscreen, BioSilk Silk Therapy.
Trick: Beachy Hair
Who needs to spend a day at the beach to get that sultry, tousled hair? There are plenty of texturizing products guaranteed to deliver that that beachy sea-salt style in seconds and you don’t have to spend the day in the sand to get it. Add some piecy, sexy texture today with these must-haves:
John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Starlit Waves Wave Enhancing Spray, Pureology Texture Twist, Bumble & bumble Sumo Wax.
Tip: Sea-Inspired
Why not bring the beach to your bathroom by treating yourself to the benefits of the sea at home? Packed with good for you ingredients such as sea algae, kelp, seaweed, Dead Sea minerals, and more, these products are a ‘shore’ thing! Nourish your skin and hair anytime with these sea-inspired lotions and potions:
Bumble & bumble Seaweed Shampoo, Ahava Advanced Body Lotion, Kiehl’s Cryste Marine Cream, Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Seasilk Volume Collection.
Michelle J. Mooney, Beauty Editor
http://flatironcentral.blogspot.com/
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michelle_Mooney
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