Healthy and Fitness

The Heart

Oriental medicine refers to it as the Emperor.

Natural Medicine views this as 50% of the immune system.

Art and literature see this as the source of love and compassion.

We call it the heart and this is the topic of today’s e- Newsletter. The heart is considered to be the most important of all the internal organs. Its functions include the following:

1. Governs the blood. The heart is the major organ that circulates the blood throughout the 70,000 miles of blood vessels (yes, that is seventy thousand miles). (The lungs are the second.)

Exfoliation is a commonly used word, but do you commonly use it in your beauty regimen? Many don’t know the reasons for exfoliating, let alone the proper techniques. Let’s examine what it really means to exfoliate so you can start working on the newer, fresher you!

About Exfoliation

Dating back to the ancient Egyptians, who are credited with the development of exfoliation, this cleansing practice has been used for centuries to provide glowing skin. Exfoliating is the process of removing the dead, upper layers of skin to reveal the new, clean cells (referred to as the dermis) that lie beneath the surface. Exfoliating can help treat dry and oily skin alike, as well as acne problems. When the imperfect top layers of skin are removed, the underlying dermis is able to breathe, resulting in a more youthful, flawless appearance.

Instead of hitting the clubs or going out to a casual dinner, why not enjoy a spa party with your best girlfriends? It’s fun, relaxing, and it’s a step away from the usual night outs that usually end in bad hangovers. Studies have shown that regular detoxifying treatments like massages and aroma therapy can greatly increase mental alertness and lessen risks of stress-induced ailments like respiratory problems, chronic muscular pain, hypertension, and insomnia. So if you’re planning for a simple party with the girls, why not take the party to the spa?

It isn’t that easy to spot a woman who doesn’t go crazy about lipsticks! The availability of numerous shades of makeup lip glosses and lipsticks in the market together with the emerging makeup trends is what drives most women to shop for these lip cosmetics every now then.

Most women tend to opt for a particular lip shade just because it looks great or because you saw your favorite celebrity wearing it. However, most of you don’t realize that the same shade may not be appreciated when you wear it. Picking the wrong shade of lip makeup products can mar your look rather than add to it. Here are a few tips that might help you choose a lip shade to go well with your skin tone.

When meeting others the first thing they notice about you is your hair. The most important part of your beauty routine is your hair and how you take care of it. People notice its style, thickness, length, texture, health and beauty. Beautiful, healthy long hair adds to your personality and gives you confidence.

Selecting the proper shampoo can be a challenge. The selected shampoo depends on the type of hair you have and the results you expect to achieve. Most shampoos work as part of a team that includes a conditioner, making the selection process even more important. Shampoo and conditioner combinations made of essential all natural ingredients need to be your first choice and must complement each other.

Coconut oil can be used inside and out as it is edible. In fact, in many tropical lands around the world, it is a staple of the diets of millions of people. It has a host of uses in the food industry, pharmaceuticals, and many other industries. It can be used for cooking at high temperatures like with frying. It can last up to two years due to high saturated fat. Here are five great uses for this great hair oil.