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Saturday, August 6, 2011

Which Ingredients in Cosmetics cause Cancer?

Did you know that? At least one-third of all beauty/cosmetic products contain ingredients that have been linked to cancer.
Here are some ingredients to avoid:
cheapbeautyproducts.org
         ~ Synthetic fragrances are usually labeled fragrance or parfum
            on beauty products.
         ~ They often contain phthalates which mimic hormones within
            the endocrine system.
         ~ Parabens are used as preservatives in beauty products. However
            they disrupt hormones in the body.
         ~ Ureas can release formaldehyde and are used in many
            beauty products.

Friday, August 5, 2011

Random Fact of the Day - 8.5.11

Pizza first made its appearance in the United States with the arrival of Italian immigrants in the late 19th century. 


The first "official" pizzeria in America is generally believed to have been founded by in Manhattan in 1905.


The first recorded use of the word "pizzadates from 997 AD and comes from a Latin text from the town of Gaeta in southern Italy. 

Doesn't this look SOOO Good!!!
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Thursday, August 4, 2011

Basic Hair Care Tips

Random Facts of the Day:


Tips for wonderful HAIR!

- Do not overuse shampoo, use products free of SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, and shampoo no more than three times a week. 

- To prevent split ends, eat a diet rich in essential fatty acids like GUACAMOLE AND SALMON, resist excess use of your blow-dryer and curling iron

- To prevent dandruff clarify your hair with APPLE-CIDER VINEGAR after shampooing.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Which Foods Cause Cancer?

Did you Know That? Some our Favorite Foods Cause Cancer
1. Hot Dogs - The Cancer Prevention Coalition advises that children eat no more than 12 hot dogs a  month, because they are high in nitrates. Buy those made without sodium nitrate.

caloriesinahotdog.com
2. Processed meats and Bacon - Also high in the same sodium nitrates found in hot dogs, bacon, and other processed meats raise the risk of heart disease. The saturated fat in bacon also contributes to cancer.

3. Doughnuts - High in fat and hydrogenated oils

4. French Fries - They contain cancer- causing acrylamides


For more information click here

  
*** Also limiting these foods from our diet will help in weight loss! 

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Did you know that? 8.2.11

Here are some beauty tips:

  • Shaving your armpits when they are dry causes irritation. Use water & shaving cream to avoid razor bumps.
  • To get rid of the flaky, dead skin try exfoliating your lips with a toothbrush and use a natural, moisturizing lip balm to keep it smooth. 
  • Wash your face with warm water to open your pores and get rid of the dirt on your face.
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