 | You'll have egg on your face...if you want clear, healthy skin. Separate an egg and use a clean beauty brush to paint a medium-thick coat of beaten yolk onto your face. Let it dry and wash it off. Repeat this a couple of times a day until you start seeing significant results.
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| A favorite of the fall and winter harvest, the hearty squash also offers a variety of health benefits: omega-3s, beta-carotene, dietary fiber and potassium, to name a few. So, if you know what’s good for you, and now you do, eat squash and be healthy!
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| American ginseng is helpful for men looking to shape up. Studies show that men who take at least 3 grams of American ginseng per day experience lower blood sugars and lower insulin levels after eating!
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| White tea is packed with polyphenols, a powerful form of antioxidant that helps strengthen the body's immune defense system. So try a cup or two!
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| Mushrooms are a safe, natural, tasty and easy way to boost your immune system! Add this natural medicine to your favorite soups, salads, sauces, and pasta dishes.
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| For soft, smooth skin add some honey to your bathwater! Dissolve 2 tablespoons of honey in 1 cup of hot water, pour it into your bath and relax for 10 to 15 minutes.
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| Add some plants to your daytime environment to boost the oxygenation. Plants release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide and other toxins during the daylight hours.
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| For a mini-vacation, try a 30-second meditation - simply close your eyes and take a few slow, deep breaths - great for when you're at work!
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| Did you know that a lot of restaurants will let you substitute vitamin-rich steamed vegetables for a pasta side dish? Often there is only a nominal charge - or no charge!
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| After drinking green tea, put the used tea bags around your eyes to treat dark circles! The alkaloids in the tea help to renew the skin around the eyes for a fresh look.
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| Muscles are funny. They get thirsty, too! Be sure to drink water before and after exercising. Whether you do aerobics or yoga, muscles are getting a workout. Make sure you rehydrate them to keep them healthy.
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| When you eat an apple, don't peel it! Apples are chock-full of powerful compounds called flavonoids - all-natural anti-inflammatories - and the peel contains up to six times more than the flesh.
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| While the chill in the air might tempt you to take a steaming hot shower, don’t!!!!! It will only dry out your skin. Take a lukewarm shower, pat skin dry with a towel and apply a moisturizer within three minutes of stepping out of the shower to lock in moisture.
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| Don’t forget to drink water! It’s good for just about everything. Drink it before a meal to curb your appetite. And drink it to quench your skin from the inside out.
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| Chilly winter winds can make skin dry, cracked and sore. For a soothing experience,
put a little oatmeal in your bath water.
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| Next time you find yourself saying “I need a break!” – take one! You can unwind in your bathtub with a tub full of hot water and a dual jet bath spa. Add this wonderful item to your bath and you’ll have an instant Jacuzzi!
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| Hate Mondays? You’re not alone. Make it a point to put on your favorite outfit on Monday morning. Wearing something that makes you feel attractive and comfortable will lift your spirits!
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| Exercising, eating smart, and keeping stress to a minimum help you stay healthy. But don’t forget the “gene” factor. Genetics plays a big part in what’s happening inside that body of yours. Know who you are!
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| Life is hard on backs. If yours is bothering you, try this: before getting out of bed, bend leg at knee and pull it to chest. Hold for 5 seconds. Alternate legs – do 5 pulls each. Ahhhh!
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| Did you know that you weigh less first thing in the morning? It’s true – why not start the day with a burst of optimism – it may be just what you need to keep on track all throughout the day.
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| The scale IS your friend. Know why? Because even if it reports unpleasant news, it’s always honest and it can help you stay fit by giving a constant reality check. So make peace with your scale and plan on meeting at least once a week.
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| You may not always have a pair of hands willing to provide you with a massage. Get yourself a mini massager and get massages…on demand.
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| Open your home's windows for at least 20 minutes every day to bring in fresh energy. Hang a crystal at a sunny window to reflect the positive energy of the sun into your home.
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| Make your own insect repellent sprays by combining rubbing alcohol with one of these essential oils: lemon grass, eucalyptus, peppermint, tea tree oil, lavender, or cedar (about 10-to-1, alcohol-to-oil ratio). Shake well before each use.
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| As women get older, the risk of heart disease rises significantly. Get into the routine of regular exercise early in life, and never stop moving!
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| Achieve a healthy glowing complexion in the privacy and comfort of your own home. A weekly session with a facial steamer can produce spa quality results. Always start with freshly washed skin, and indulge yourself.
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| Nothing says “pretty” more than freshly manicured nails. You can do it yourself with the help of a battery operated nail care center. It’s like having your own personal manicurist at hand at the drop of a hat!
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| Having trouble sleeping? Take a hot shower or bath before bed – the heat will relax tense muscles, making it easier for you to wind down.
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| Take the phone off the hook! This bathtub time is all about you - disconnect from this current fast-paced world and focus on yourself and your personal
well-being.
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| Light a few candles in the bathroom, slip into the tub and relax the
old-fashioned way as you soak away your troubles.
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| To relieve aching muscles, try our thermal spa soft bath mat along with 1/4 cup of mineral salts.
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| Add a few drops of lavender oil to your hot, soothing bath to relieve stress and tension.
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| The best time to apply moisturizers to the skin is right after a bath or shower. Step out, dry off, and apply your favorite lotion. Then let it absorb and skin dry fully before dressing.
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| When engaged in a weight loss program, weigh yourself once a week, on the same day, at the same time, wearing the same clothes. It’s the best way to track the “real” results.
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| After jogging or any other strenuous exercise, be sure to put back the water your body loses during the workout. Up to 70% of a body is water, so don’t forget to replace what you use!
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| The older we get, the harder it is to keep exercising. So don’t ever stop! Stretch every day, and take the stairs! Five or six “up and downs” a day is like a mini Stairmaster session.
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| Wake up to the sound of the ocean even if you’re landlocked. It beats the morning traffic report! Sound therapy machines let you choose your wake-up call, from rain forest patter to soothing waves.
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| Heads are heavy and necks get tired holding them up all day. How about a massage right at home in your favorite chair? Check out our deluxe heated neck massagers - they’re available 24/7!
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| Can’t seem to catch as many “Z’s” as you’d like? Try relaxing in a warm bath spa before bed, and free your mind with Conair® Sound Therapy.
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| Cold weather can quickly leave you with dry, cracked feet. Avoid looking
like an ancient stone sculpture! Use foot cream, and treat yourself to a
pampering pedicure with a Body Benefits® foot spa.
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| Stand proud! A SQWEEZ™ massaging lumbar support cushion in your car or office will take the strain off your lower back and improve posture.
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| A weekly at-home facial will thoroughly cleanse pores and leave skin radiant and younger looking. Use a facial steamer for a real spa experience.
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| Essential oils can enhance your home spa experience, but should never be applied directly to the skin. Dilute by adding 2-4 ounces of carrier oil (jojoba, calendula, or sweet almond) to 1-4 drops of essential oil, then add oils to bath.
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| Doing those back exercises every day? First spend 5 or 10 minutes on
your Body Soother® Massage Mat to get muscles ready for a more
effective workout.
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| Multi-task while you relax! Hook up your heated massaging backrest while you
watch your favorite TV program or listen to favorites on your IPod!
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| To enhance your home spa foot treatment, add a few drops of peppermint
essential oil to water in the bath spa for a wonderfully cooling effect.
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| Tiptoe through the tulips! It’s that time again, sandal season is upon us! Put your best foot forward this spring by doing a little spring cleaning. You can give yourself a pedicure at home by soaking your feet in a warm sudsy footbath, exfoliating, moisturizing and cleaning up your cuticles. Last step is to paint them and your toes will be ready for their big debut.
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| Shoulder and neck pain? One way to relax those tense muscles is to enlist the services of a heating pad. You can use one while watching your favorite show on TV or curl up with a good book; relief will be on its way!
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| Ever have a day where it seems your ENTIRE body is in pain? Take care of yourself by lying down on a full-length massage mat. Between the vibration and the heat therapy relief is on its way.
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| My feet are killing me! Sound familiar? Stop the torture and kick those heels off! Now, slip on a pair of heated massaging slippers and relax.
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| You just got home from your gym and your whole body aches! Ask your partner to try a hand-held massager on those hard-to-reach areas like between your shoulder blades. Twenty minutes will do wonders.
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| In the city or suburbia, our lives are increasingly noisy. For a peaceful night’s sleep, use a sound machine to soothe and block disturbing external disruptions.
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| Portion control, healthy foods and exercise are important. When the goal is weight loss weigh yourself once a week instead of every day - this way you won’t become discouraged if the scale doesn’t budge for a few days.
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| We use our feet all day long, so reward those aching tootsies with a trip to the spa! Soak in a deluxe massaging foot spa after a hard day’s work in the comfort of your own home.
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| To soothe an aching back, massage an anti-inflammatory lotion onto affected area, cover with a heating pad and relax.
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