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Sauna for the Scalp

Indulging in more me-time is one first beauty resolution the woman (or man for that matter) of today would go for. When your crowning glory is being weighed down by dulling residue – try using this clarifying, scalp-conditioning strategy. Before going out to the sun or to the beaches for the [...]

9Aug2008 | blogger | 0 comments | Continued
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Fountain of Youth

One cannot turn back the hands of time or sweep away harmful radicals with a broomstick but wearing sunscreen every day, using a moisturizer with vitamins and nutrients, and exfoliating ones skin can help retain that radiant glow. With stress, wishy-washy weather, and not to mention, the years up your sleeve, your [...]

9Aug2008 | blogger | 0 comments | Continued
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Asthma Inhalers

Asthma is a common respiratory disease that proved to be dangerous before. Today’s asthma treatments are extremely safe and effective tailored for each individual suffering from asthma. Main treatments include preventers and relievers. Most asthma treatments are inhaled. A variety of devices called inhalers, which enable one to breathe [...]

20Jul2008 | blogger | 0 comments | Continued
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Overly Soy

Soy products eaten in high levels may raise the risk of memory loss. Known as major alternative protein source to meat for many people in the developing world and promoted as “super food” in the west, some evidence show that soy may protect the brains of younger and middle-aged people from damage but their [...]

20Jul2008 | blogger | 0 comments | Continued
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Heavenly Feet

Stilettos are classy and sexy and can give those legs a taut muscle pull to flaunt them all the more. But any type of shoes can be as uncomfortable and once in the confinement of your home, those pulled muscles can be bothersome. A nice foot massage and a luxurious soak [...]

20Jul2008 | blogger | 0 comments | Continued
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Facial Specials

Skin rejuvenating treatments provide that naturally beautiful look for real. As we age, skin loses it elasticity slowly losing the battle of defying gravity. There are varied treatments depending on skin types and age bringing back the texture of the skin by stimulating collagen and elastin production that decreases with age. [...]

19Jul2008 | blogger | 0 comments | Continued
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Shower Curtains

Certain types of shower curtains commonly used in homes, gyms, hospitals, hotels and resorts may contain harmful chemicals that are released into the air. Shower curtains made of polyvinyl chloride contain many harmful chemicals including volatile organic compounds, phthalates and organotins, which are known to cause developmental damage as well as damage to the [...]

16Jul2008 | blogger | 0 comments | Continued
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On Red Wines and Mice

Drinking red wine leads to a better life, even if that life is not necessarily longer. Resveratrol, an anti-oxidant found in red wine, slows age-related deterioration in the heart, bones and eyes of mice fed an otherwise normal diet although it was not found to increase longevity when started at middle age. Also [...]

6Jul2008 | blogger | 0 comments | Continued
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Biggest Organ

Skin, being the biggest organ of the body, is that hairy covering which accounts to 12 to 15 percent of our body’s weight. In an average adult, it weighs around 8-10 pounds and covers an average area of 22 square feet, that’s like the inside of a large-sized cabinet! Skin is important because [...]

6Jul2008 | blogger | 0 comments | Continued
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Therapeutic Bath

Japanese are known for their therapeutic practices of bathing called the Ofuro. Cleaning oneself thoroughly before stepping into a wooden tub of steaming hot water is a must sinking slowly up to the chin. This keeps the body warm, promotes circulation and provides tranquillity as well as the feeling of well-being and harmony. [...]

28Jun2008 | blogger | 0 comments | Continued
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