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"You have a great product. I'm 43 and teach at SFSU - so I'm around very young & very old people. When I tell my students my age...(yes, the little buggers do ask)...they are often surprised."
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"I have been using the lip pump for a couple months now and the results are great. I have had the collagen injections before but they don't last and they are very expensive. The pump make the lines around my mouth plump out & hardly noticeable. I love the way my lips look after using the pump. Thank you, Thank you."
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How to Care for your Toothbrush
Press Telegram, LB via McClatchy Newspapers

Don’t cover up brushes between uses.  Allow them to air-dry instead.  Bacteria and other organisms will grow faster on bristles kept in a closed, damp environment.

Rinse your toothbrush thoroughly.  After each use, hold brushes under running water until you’ve cleaned off all remaining toothpaste and visible debris.

Store them correctly. Place brushes in a un upright position to best air them out. Also keep them at least 6 feet away from a toilet to avoid contamination with (yuck) airborne particles after a flush.

Don’t share brushes.  You’ll be swapping germs with the other user, which can make you sick. If you store more than one brush in the same container, keep their heads completely separated.

Replace them often.  Get a new brush at least once every three or four months, and after each time you’ve been sick, according to the American Dental Association. If bristles look worn or frayed, the brush needs to go. Children may need replacements more often than adults.

Consider disinfecting them.  Some dentists recommend soaking brushes in an antibacterial mouthwash such as Listerine for five minutes a day. You can also buy an ADA-approved sanitizer machine, which uses ultraviolet lamps or steam and dry heat to fry nearly all bacteria viruses. Just note:  Studies to date haven’t confirmed a health benefit, and not all dentists believe frequent disinfecting in necessary.

 

Beauty Can Hurt

Potentially Harmful Cosmetic & Beauty Products

By Robin Westen - Posted January 28, 2011 7:56 PM

Can a bubble bath be dangerous? Definitely! And so can eye and face makeup, hair color, dyes, permanents and straighteners, nail polish and remover, shaving preparations, suntan lotions, beauty masks, face and body powders and lotions, skin creams, deodorants, and perfumes.

There are over fifty thousand cosmetic formulations on the market today. Consumers snap them up at the tune of nearly $50 billion a year. The consumer products safety commission estimates that each year they cause more than 70,000 injuries to user’s hair, skin and eyes.

The Food and Drug Administration is charged with overseeing cosmetics. But unlike its authority with relation to drugs, the agency is not empowered to demand of manufacturers proof that the products are safe. Nor can the FDA require cosmetics makers to disclose their exact product formulas. Still, the agency and manufacturers say that most cosmetics are safe for most people when used properly.

Two products account for most of the injuries. Bubble baths can cause a host of problems, minor and serious, including itching and skin rashes, urinary tract, bladder, kidney, and genital disorders, eye irritations and respiratory problems. Children are particularly susceptible – so don’t suggest your grandkids take a bubble bath. Cosmetic experts’ advice? You should follow instructions on the products and don’t use the sudsy powder and liquids to excess.

Eye makeup is the other big danger. Mascara, eye shadow and eye liner contain preservatives to prolong their shelf life, but eventually these protective chemicals break down, making the products ripe for contamination by bacteria. Continued use of the cosmetics can irritate or cause permanent damage to the eye. To protect yourself, follow these rules:

·         1)  Replace your eye makeup every three to four months if you haven’t finished using it up.

·         2)  Wash your hands before making up

·         3)  Never use friends’ eye makeup and avoid eye (and face) makeup testers at cosmetic’s counters. If you do, be sure to use the disposable q-tips and mini-spatulas provided. Even so, one recent study showed that more than half the demonstration supplies at the display counter were contaminated.

·         4)  Be especially careful to avoid scratching the cornea, which can cause serious damage.

Some general cosmetics safety tips include:

·         Keep containers tightly closed and store them in a cool place. Creams and lotions can be refrigerated to prolong their shelf life. Check the list of ingredients on packages to see if the product contains a substance to which you know you are allergic. With hair coloring and depilatories, do a patch test. Don’t use cosmetic on already irritated skin.

·         Don’t smoke while applying cosmetics. Some products, for example, hair sprays and nail polish, contain alcohol, which is flammable.

·         Don’t mix half-used cosmetics or add water or saliva.

·         Buy cosmetics in the small size. Date the container and use only for the next twelve months, maximum.

Cosmetics can be a beautiful thing – just use them wisely.

Robin Westen writes about health for national magazines. Read more here.

 

Foundation and Concealer - Vincent Lee

Vincent Lee, a national makeup artist for Dior cosmetics, says many women don't realize makeup mistakes can make a dramatic difference in how old they look. The Hong Kong native has been in the beauty business for years, working in fashion shows, television and music videos.

Read more: http://www.thirdage.com/beauty/makeup-techniques-to-take-years-off-your-age#ixzz1CcM3mK3q
Vincent Lee, a national makeup artist for Dior cosmetics, says many women don't realize makeup mistakes can make a dramatic difference in how old they look. The Hong Kong native has been in the beauty business for years, working in fashion shows, television and music videos.

Read more: http://www.thirdage.com/beauty/makeup-techniques-to-take-years-off-your-age#ixzz1CcM3mK3q

Vincent Lee, a national makeup artist for Dior cosmetics, says many women don't realize makeup mistakes can make a dramatic difference in how old they look. The Hong Kong native has been in the beauty business for years, working in fashion shows, television and music videos. Here is his advice regarding foundation and concealer:

Foundation shouldn't cover your skin or turn it a different color. It's meant to even out your skin tone and give you a luminous look. Choose a foundation that disappears on your face. Liquid foundation works best on mature skin because it doesn't settle into wrinkles, Lee says. And to get the sheerest coverage, don't use a makeup sponge or your fingers; use a foundation brush. Additionally, women should apply concealer after their foundation so they can see the areas that need extra coverage. Lee says women often make a mistake of attempting to cover dark circles under eyes with concealer that is too light or too dark. The concealer should be as close to your foundation as possible. Lightly press the concealer around the eye area for a natural look. To read more click here.

10 Wacky Beauty Tips That Work - Eleanor Langston

1) Powder Your Roots
If your hairline starts to look greasy, dig up a big, fluffy makeup brush, and dip it into a pot of loose powder. Tap it once on the back of your hand to remove the excess, then dust it over your roots. It mops up oil and blends into your strands, so no one will know you didn't shower.

2) Scent Strands with Perfume
Spray a light shot of fragrance into the bristles. Run it through strands from roots to ends and your hair will smell amazing throughout the day.

3) Cure Calluses with Vaseline
Slather on the petroleum jelly, and put on socks before bed to dissolve tough calluses overnight.

4) Spot-Treat Smudges
Dip a cotton swab in eye-makeup remover, and trace it along your lids to erase any slipups or goofs when there's no time to redo your whole look.

5) Fix a Flushed Face
If you turn red and stay that way after exercising (like seriously red for hours, even though you're healthy and hydrated), take an antihistamine like Benadryl when you leave the gym to reduce redness.

6) Soften Your Bod with Avocado
Take a ripe avocado, remove the pit and skin, and mash it up in a bowl. Slather it all over your body, let it sit for 20 minutes, then rinse off. Your skin will be sooo soft — avocado is a natural moisturizer.

7) Super-Glue a Nail
Instead of tearing off your nail when it breaks, put a tiny dab of Super Glue over the split, and paint a generous layer of your favorite nailpolish shade over it. Go for an opaque option (like red, purple, or coral) to camouflage and seal the crack.

8) Use Makeup Remover on Stubborn Lipstick
Don't try to rub off red lipstick (which makes it smear across your mouth — not so sexy). Instead, take a cotton ball or tissue, dip it in makeup remover, and just dab to erase the dark stain fast.

9) Tame Brows with Eye Cream
Pat any kind of rich eye cream over brows to help keep them hydrated and banish those icky white specks that look like dandruff.

10) Buff with Baking Soda
If you find yourself streaking (not glowing) after applying self-tanner, put some baking soda on a loofah, and scrub away the stripes.

From Cosmopolitan.com
 

How Many People Have Died From Taking Vitamins?

I've been taking vitamins for over forty years after being introduced to them when I worked at President's First Lady's Health Spa, later Jack LaLanne's President's First Lady's Health Spa, in the late 60's. My mother sold Shaklee but I didn't take supplements regularly until I saw the body builders gulping down lots of them on a daily basis. I believe vitamin therapy is essential to our good health. One newsletter that I look forward to receiving is from Orthomolecular.org; I appreciate their good information and thought you might want to know that ZERO people have died in the last ten years from taking vitamins. Here is a link to more information that you might find helpful. Oh, and if you're interested in knowing the Annual Causes of Death, here's the chart.

Tobacco 435,0001
Poor Diet and Physical Inactivity 365,0001
Alcohol 85,000 1
Microbial Agents 75,0001
Toxic Agents 55,0001
Motor Vehicle Crashes 26,3471
Adverse Reactions to Prescription Drugs 32,0002
Suicide 30,6223
Incidents Involving Firearms 29,0001
Homicide 20,3084
Sexual Behaviors 20,0001
All Illicit Drug Use, Direct and Indirect 17,0001, 5
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Such As Aspirin 7,6006
Marijuana 07

http://drugwarfacts.org/cms/?q=node/30

Keep the Toy - Toss the Meal!

Put a McDonald's Happy Meal on a shelf.

Come back one year later.

It's going to be disturbing, right?

Absolutely. And here's what's so disturbing: It looks almost exactly the same as it did one year earlier.

This casual experiment was conducted by Nutritionist Joann Brusco in her office--March 2009 to March 2010.

Joann's conclusion: No mold = preservatives galore.

More importantly, Brusco notes that if the hamburger, bun, and fries won't yield to microbes, then a child's digestive system can't properly metabolize the "food."

Fortunately, most parents know that what kids really want in a Happy Meal: the toy. So keep the toy. Toss the Meal. Then head on home and stir fry some veggies.

See more of this with a video from Dr. Mercola
 

Vinegar to Lose Weight (Lower Blood Sugar, Too)

Vinegar has been used as a folk medicine for such things as headaches and indigestion. Now several studies reinforce its benefit for weight management and blood sugar control. Researchers believe that it is the acetic acid in any type of vinegar (apple cider, balsamic, white or red wine) that produces this effect, interfering with enzymes involved in the digestion of carbohydrates and those that alter glucose metabolism (so that insulin does not spike).

1.     One recent study found that mice fed a high-fat diet -- and given acetic acid -- developed up to 10% less body fat than those not given acetic acid. Another 2007 study found that having small amounts of vinegar at bedtime seemed to reduce waking blood glucose levels in people.

2.     More studies need to be done on vinegar, but it does seem that people can benefit from sprinkling vinegar on salads... adding a teaspoon to marinades... and adding a few drops to mustard. For blood sugar balance (for those with diabetes or on diabetes medication) or weight loss, dilute one to two tablespoons (some people start with teaspoons) in an equal amount of water -- and drink it at the beginning of a meal.

3.      Source: Mark A. Stengler, NMD, a naturopathic medical doctor and leading authority on the practice of alternative and integrated medicine. Dr. Stengler is editor of the Bottom Line Natural Healing newsletter, author of The Natural Physician’s Healing Therapies (Bottom Line Books), director of the La Jolla Whole Health Clinic in La Jolla, California, and adjunct associate clinical professor at the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. To learn more about his work, visit www.drstengler.com.

 

Savor this snack. Dieters who noshed on almonds daily shed 62 percent more weight and 56 percent more fat than those who didn’t, a study from Loma Linda University in California finds. “The fiber in nuts may prevent your body from absorbing some fat, speeding weight loss,” says lead author Michelle Wien, R.D. Almond eaters also lowered their blood pressure, and the vitamin E in these nuts may keep skin supple.

How Not to do Your Makeup!

Makeup can be fun and if you're like me, you probably have tons of it stashed in your bathroom and vanity. Do you ever go overboard with eye shadow and liner? Well, you're not alone!  Check out these photos of gals who have over done their makeup with raccoon eyes and more. click here

Just How Bad are Hotdogs?

My Dad was in the cattle business and we grew up having only certain types of meat available to us. We were never allowed to eat at fast food restaurants and hot dogs were basically forbidden food. Perhaps we were deprived but I am very thankful that those eating rules were in place. I subscribe to Orthomolecular Medicine News Service written by Andrew W. Saul and their recent post outlines how putrid hotdogs really are. Here are a few statistics you will appreciate: 155 million hotdogs are eaten over the 4th of July holiday, children who eat one hot dog a week double their risk of a brain tumor and in landfills whole hot dogs have been found, some of them in strata suggesting an age upwards of several decades. EWWWW!  To read the entire piece, click here

Broccoli Sprouts

Reason #1: A diet rich in broccoli sprouts can reduce H. pylori infection, which is thought to contribute to peptic ulcers and stomach cancer.

Reason #2: Broccoli sprouts may reduce the risk of skin cancer in people who have overdone it in the sun. Researchers found the carcinogenic properties of ultraviolet light exposure were counteracted by sulforaphane in an animal study.

This is certainly more than enough evidence to encourage everyone to add a heap of them to a daily salad. Sulforaphane is also available in supplement form, for those of you who can't find them at the grocery store.

http://www.broccosprouts.com/health/health.htm

What You MUST Know About Triclosan

I received two newsletters from Al Sears, MD, outlining the dangers of Triclosan. It's usually found in toothpaste, hand sanitizers and anti-bacterial soaps.

Jackie Silver - my Ageless Sister of Agingbackwards.com and I looked at her toothpaste and sure enough the toothpaste had a healthy dose (.30%) of Triclosan which is a pesticide.

Dr. Sears states, "There’s no benefit to putting an antibacterial in toothpaste. And it may even be harmful because it allows bacteria to grow stronger and more resistant to medication. So, the next time you get an infection, your body might not be able to fight it.1

As bad as triclosan is in a hand sanitizer, it’s even worse when you put it in toothpaste because triclosan is easy to absorb in your mouth. And researchers have identified it in deep tissues within 3 hours.2 Once it gets there, it disrupts your thyroid gland. It can also make testosterone drop by over 30 percent.3,4 Even worse, I’ve seen scientific studies that concluded that tricolosan increased cancer risk."

I asked Jackie to show me her toothpaste again when I was writing this piece - She had already thrown it away!

PS I use an all natural Oral Hygiene Program called OraMD.

10 Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods

We hear that inflammation plays a huge part in our heath so if you have ever wondered which foods could trigger it, this info from Andrew Rudman, ND, might help.

These findings appeared in the December 2009 issue of The Journal of Nutrition.

Now, here are Dr. Rubman’s picks of the best and worst foods if you want to reduce inflammation in your body...

      Wild salmon, mackerel and other omega-3-fatty-acid-rich fish.

 Berries.

Green, leafy vegetables (e.g., spinach and kale).

Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, etc.).

Deeply pigmented produce, such as sweet potatoes, eggplant and pomegranate... along with carrots, plums, oranges, peppers, peas and red grapes.

Nuts.

Whole grains.

Tea -- specifically black, green and white teas.

Cold-pressed fresh oils, including avocado, flaxseed and olive oils in particular.

 Spices (specifically, garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron).

 

10 WORST INFLAMMATORY FOODS

      Desserts made with lots of sugar (cookies, candy, ice cream and so on).

Sweetened cereals.

 "White" carbohydrates (white bread, white rice, white potatoes, English muffins, etc.).

 Non-diet soft drinks.

Anything containing high-fructose corn syrup.

Processed meats (bologna, salami, hotdogs, sausage and others made with preservatives and additives).

 French fries, potato chips and other fried snack foods.

 Fast foods, most specifically the ones that are high-fat, high-calorie, high simple carbohydrate -- which describes most of the inexpensive offerings at quick-serve restaurants.

 Margarine, because it contains processed sterols called stanols that have been implicated in both atherosclerosis and various fatty-deposit diseases.

Organ meats such as liver, because these often contain undesirable products including antibiotics, fertilizer and other unwanted residues.

 How to Feel Better Fast

*        While on the topic, Dr. Rubman added one more bit of information to this "highly inflammatory" list. "It should also include almost any food eaten quickly, especially if you drink a lot of liquid while eating," he said, noting that this is all the more true for people who then end up soothing their predictable digestive distress by taking anti-heartburn medication. His advice is to eat slowly... chew thoroughly... avoid liquids during a meal so that you don’t dilute the stomach acid and reduce its ability to help digest food... and include items from the "best" list in every meal, every day, while eliminating those from the "worst" list or at least reserving them for an occasional treat. "Within weeks, you will decrease your risk for disease, improve your digestion, enjoy more energy and feel better overall," he promised.

Prepare a Heart-Attack/Health "Emergency Kit"
Jennifer Mieres, MD

New York University Department of Medicine


What it shoould contain: A bottle of uncoated aspirin... a contact list of your physicians and key famil key family members and friends as well as the hospital to go to in an emergency... a list of medications you are currently taking... notes on any allergies or adverse reactions to medications... medical-insurance plan information and the procedures to follow for using your hospital of choice. Make sure your family members know where you keep the "kit" in the event that they need it in an emergency when you are disabled.

Ungie Bits - Custom Made Cereal

What a wonderful gift I received from a special friend - custom made cereal without any chemicals and just the things I like. 

Yes, from www.meandgoji.com came a most delicious mix of 5 grain muesli, ground nutmeg, Goji, raspberry, macadamia nuts and walnuts. I named my cereal Ungie Bits and you can choose any name you like along with ingredients that suit your palate. Served either heated or cold, it is a filling and delicious meal.

A one-half cup serving of Ungie Bits has 166.5 calories, 5.3 grams of total fat, and 27.3 grams of carbs, 5.8 grams of protein.  Each canister (yes, round cylinders take up lots less room on the shelf) contains about 21 servings.

Avoid These Five Aging Blunders

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Who knew?  Little, everyday gaffes can add up and then all of a sudden, you can look dated, matronly, even old...

With the start of a new decade, many people are making their New Year's resolutions. Often included are, "Lose weight," "Improve nutrition," "Exercise regularly." These are all excellent and well- meaning aims. As long as you're examining your lifestyle, read on to be reminded of some aging "blunders" you would do well to avoid.

1. Gray roots. Nothing shouts, "I'm getting older," like a stripe of gray roots. Gray hair can be beautiful, but dark hair with gray roots...well, not so much. With today's convenient touch-up color products, you can cover those roots in as little as 10 minutes.

2. Loose clothing. Contrary to popular thinking, wearing clothes that are very loose-fitting do not make a person look slimmer. It actually has the opposite effect. No matter what your shape, fitted outfits make a person look thinner and more "put-together."

3. Heavy earrings. Did you know earlobes can show your age?

Seriously. A lifetime of wearing very heavy earrings takes its toll on those poor little earlobes, causing sagging and an unsightly slash instead of a little round dot where the earring is supposed to go.

Opt for smaller, lightweight styles or, if you must wear a favorite pair of heavy earrings, take them off as soon as possible.

4. Bare hands. A study that compared photos of hands with nail polish and jewelry to the same hands with no polish and jewelry revealed that the "dressed up" hands looked younger to the study participants.

For instantly younger hands, try today's dark, sassy nail polish shades and add a ring or bracelet.

5. Discolored teeth. Some medical issues can cause teeth to discolor, but if your teeth are yellowed from age or stained from red wine or coffee, you can usually successfully bleach them. Check with your dentist for the best option for your particular situation.

Happy new year! Use these shortcuts to start the new decade off with a new, younger you. Submitted by Aging Backwards Expert, Jackie Silver  Amazon.com.

Boswellia

I must admit, I had never heard of Boswellia until I read about it on the HSI Baltimore newsletter.  Boswellia is an anti-inflammatory herb that offers impressive results if you suffer from osteoarthritis, bronchial asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and even colitis.  It has been used for 2,000 years by Ayurvedic physicians without harmful side effects. 

Boswellia reduces not only the pain but it also stops the degenerative actions that erode cartilage and joint tissues.  Boswellia extracts have also been used in the Ayurvedic treatment of respiratory ailments, reducing mucus production and facilitating breathing, reducing bronchial congestion.

http://www.herbal-provider.com/boswellia.html

http://www.healthherbs.com/product.php?pid=3390

4 Things You Must Do Immediately to Avoid the Flu!

The winter flu season is fast approaching and here are four things you must do immediately to avoid the flu:

Wash your hands often.  Most surfaces, including skin, doorknobs, tabletops, shopping cart handles, change, currency and more are convenient germ spreaders so keep your hands free of sneaky viruses by washing your hands frequently with soapy, warm water. 

Avoid touching your face.  You would be surprised how often your fingers touch your face:  an itch, a rub, a pick can quickly transfer little critters that hide under fingernails into your system.

Eat 1 to 2 cups of raw vegetables daily.  Finely chopped raw vegetables are delicious when used as a side with scrambled eggs, broiled chicken breasts and salad greens.  Eating 51% raw, according to the recent documentary, Food Matters, is the key to maintaining better health.  Tiny, delectable morsels of raw onion, broccoli, carrots, peppers, cucumbers (the Persian cukes are my fav), taste amazing and your body craves this type of nourishment.

Take Vitamin C supplements.  Rev up your immune system with Vitamin C.  According to the scientists featured on the highly acclaimed documentary, Food Matters, large doses of Vitamin C daily is one of the best choices to protect our bodies, reverse disease and maintain optimal health.

 

Nature's Answer to Soda Pop®

Zero Calories and 100% Natural - What could be better?

I have been a fan of Diet Rite® soda for a long time.  It has zero calories, zero sodium but is sweetened with Splenda, the ugly step-sister of Aspertame.  Zevia® is different because it is sweetened with Stevia!  There was a hip teenage guy visiting my home; I asked him if he would like to try a new zero calorie soft drink and give me his honest feedback regarding taste.  Long story short - he told me he liked the Cola taste and said it tasted much better than Diet Pepsi®.  I found Zevia at Whole Foods Market and it comes in six flavors:  Cola, Twist, Black Cherry, Orange, Root Bear, and Ginger Ale.  UPDATE:  Zevia sent us complimentary cans and we love Orange, Black Cherry, Cola and Ginger Ale.


Vintage Jewelry

The ladies at my church have such style and grace particularly when it comes to their fabulous clothes and choice of jewelry. 

Red Hat Sunday is certainly spectacular; these gals in their purple outfits and red hats are bedecked in splendid jewels.  Recently I wore a bauble that the Red Hatter's just loved and they were happy to learn that eBay was the source.

From eye popping brooches to flashy Swarovski bracelets and rings, the array of vintage jewelry is heart stopping and stunning.  Using eBay to add to your jewelry collection is a very smart idea.

So the next time you want to update your jewelry wardrobe and you don't want to break the bank, go to eBay.com and type "vintage jewelry" in the search box and spend a few minutes considering your options.  I bet you will have as much fun as I do and who knows what treasures you will find!

Shape-wear Body Armor

 When I visited Dubai my girlfriend was complaining that wearing a particular t-shirt made her look lumpy.  Haven't we all seen that look?  Well, maybe Nina hasn't, but the rest of us have probably had the desire to slice off a few pounds to appear less bulky in our clothes.

I just happened to have the right lingerie piece in my suitcase and gladly gifted that to my darling friend.  She was delighted by the underwire bra that was built in to the tummy trimming seamless slimmer. 

There are many brands in the market today and in many price ranges.  What I recently discovered is that discount stores like Ross offer a wide selection for a fraction of the cost.  Who wants to pay full retail??? 

So if you are into comfort and sleekness these lingerie items (invisible bras, torso cinchers, butt enhancers and more) will tickle you pink.

 Bad Circulation?

Having bad circulation is more than just dealing with cold feet and hands. Its a sign that your heart is trying hard to spread blood around the body. Take this as warning sign that you need more physical activity. Walk for at least 15 minutes a day, fast enough to keep your heart rate up, and you should sleep better and have better circulation. 

COFFEE TABLE FOOT REST

Anna McKenzie sent me a link that is the perfect go-together if you have a coffee table that is sometimes used as a footstool by the men in your household.  Now I'm not advocating that you allow just anyone to put their feet on your coffee table but hey, I know that it happens.  Check out this link:  www.comfyfootrest.com

LIFESTYLE LIFT

Those ads about the LifeStyle Lift are pretty compelling but do you ever wonder if the testimonials might fudge on the pain, recuperation time and the actual results?  Realself.com has some very interesting comments from those who have had this procedure.  Please keep in mind that surgical procedures are permanent but with temporary results.

PORTION CONTROL & BODY SHAPE

My walking partner, Marcia, and I frequently discuss our weight, eating habits and more and what we've learned about ourselves is pretty revealing.  Consuming comfort foods such as potatoes, bread, rice and pasta keeps our body shape heavy even though we are walking two miles per day.  It is only when we began to seriously address portion control, adding green veggies, chicken breasts and stopping those comfort foods did our weight begin to drop and our body shape change.  Here is an article that gives you more info.

ALMOND MILK

Almond Milk is a "living food" made from RAW almonds.  This delicious drink is packed with vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, phytochemicals from the brown skins, enzymes, and healthy omega fatty acids.  Eight ounces has 40 calories with 30 calories from fat, 2 grams carbohydrates.  Almond milk is lactose, cholesterol and casein free, it's made from real almonds and it costs less than most pre-packaged non-dairy beverages.

Make Your Own Almond Milk

I drank Almond Milk on a regular basis until I discovered, quite by accident, that most pre-packaged milks contained Soy.  Recent information has produced big questions about drinking soy milk and using soy products so reluctantly I gave it up.

Then recently I found a very easy Almond Milk recipe and decided to share it with you.  I hope you will try it and give me feedback.

Ingredients:

4 cups filtered water

1 cup raw almonds that have been soaked for 4 hours

Sweeteners or flavorings – nutmeg, Stevia, honey even dates

Preparation:

Soak almonds four hours and drain.  Place 4 cups filtered water and drained almonds into a blender and blend on high for one minute.  Strain with cheesecloth or a nut milk straining bag and voila!  You have fresh almond milk!


 

SMART WOMAN

SIGOURNEY Weaver, who famously battled a monster in "Alien" in her underwear turns 57 and says, "The idea of voluntarily getting injections near my eyes is so frightening."

Cancer Hormone Link

As a long-time fan of William Campbell Douglass II, MD, I admire him because he isn't afraid to share his concerns when something isn't quite on the mark.  For instance, he wrote recently of his belief about the correlation of certain cancers, primarily breast and prostate, linked to artificial growth hormone therapy in corn-fed US beef and passed to us via grocery store milk and meats.  Dr. Douglas alerts us that abnormal physiological and sexual development in children is probably tied to these same hormones because they drink milk and eat burgers, yogurt and ice cream from tainted, antibiotic, hormone bloated beef.   

There's more – he believes that synthetic hormone therapy (HRT) causes cancer.  In his words: " According to a recent Associated Press article summarizing the findings of a Harvard-affiliated analysis of more than 70,000 women enrolled in the famous Nurses Health Study, those who took one popular prescription hormone drug (a blend of estrogen and testosterone called Estratest) for relief from their menopause-related symptoms risked breast cancer at a far greater rate than those who did not take hormones."

In so far as eating beef, go ahead, just consider feeding you and your family hormone-free, organically, free range raised meat.  And, as for milk and milk products, look for the declaration that these products are from cows not treated with the Growth Hormone rBST.

To start receiving your own copy of the Daily Dose, visit:
http://www.douglassreport.com/dailydose/freecopy.html Or forward this e-mail to a friend so they can sign-up to receive their own copy of the Daily Dose.

Mangosteen – It can't hurt!

They call it the Celebrated Fruit for a reason!  According to Albert Miller, MD, he believes the Mangosteen to be the single most powerful prevention supplement to us today. This tangerine sized tropical fruit, native to Southeast Asia, looks very different:  The hard purple rind has phytochemicals in it called Xanthones that are used as a natural remedy; the soft white edible center resembles an orange with juicy, slippery sections that seem to melt in your mouth.  I understand the seeds are bitter and should be avoided but the edible portion tastes yummy like a peach.

Purported to possess extraordinary qualities such as anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties, satisfied customers claim beneficial results with diabetes, infections, inflammation, allergies, acid reflux, pain and more.  Some believe the healing properties can turn around chronic conditions of inflammation in the cells of the body and probably is a great preventative to enjoy better health.  Even though unexpected improvements have been documented, the research is still in its infancy.

The juice tastes delicious!
 

A Facial Magic Face Feels Like No Other Face!

While in NY I had the opportunity to work with Roberta B’s face; it was evident that she frequently performs Facial Magic because her muscles are rock hard and so is her face.  Her toned forehead is unlined, she has no crows feet and she looks incredibly young.

In Los Angeles I worked out with Karen of Manhattan Beach and let me tell you that I could feel and see a remarkable tone in her skin and muscles; I learned she had been working out with Facial Magic for about eight years.  WOW!  Her appearance was deceiving because her face looked less than 35.

Neither of these women look their age – their faces have no sagging and their skin feels thick like a young person’s skin.  They don’t need Botox, fillers or plastic surgery because nothing sags – their faces are taut! 

Recently, an aesthetician who is now training for her Facial Magic certification told me that when she first gave me a facial, she could hardly believe how strong and powerful my face felt.  She was astounded that a face could look and feel so young; now her face is becoming like mine and she is convinced that Facial Magic is much more effective than a surgical procedure.