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There are many health benefits to drinking tea. Tea contains a number of antioxidants substances called polyphenols, (flavonoids) which assist in preventing all kinds of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Drinking tea has also been proven to reduce stress, lower the risk of stroke and LDL Cholesterol levels, increase HDL levels, strengthen the immune system, promote digestion, inhibit growth of bacteria in the mouth and reduce blood pressure. Not only is tea good for you, it tastes great too! I drink iced tea every day and absolutely love tropical flavored iced tea. My favorites include, mango, passion fruit and green tea. To add more tropic flavor to your tea, cut up some orange slices and add them to your tea. If you like tropical flavors, try Celestial Seasonings Tropical Fruit Cool Brew Iced Herbal Tea . This cool brew tea is great because you don't have to boil water first, just add water, ice, relax and enjoy! Bookmark or share

Did you know one of the oldest, most effective beauty treatments for your skin and hair could be right in your kitchen? Once you learn the benefits of this Olive oil, you won't feel the need to use expensive, toxic beauty products any longer. Olive oil can be used for just about anything, and it's not only proven to be effective, but will save you alot of money! For centuries, Mediterranean women have relied on olive oil to help maintain good health, a fresh, dewy complexion, lustrous hair, and more.  It's important that your using organic, cold pressed Olive oil.  Otherwise, you'll loose all the nutrients that make this wonderful oil such an effective beauy aid. Here are the many beauty benefits of Olive oil. Cuticles and nails : If your cuticles are ragged and your nails brittle and dry, olive oil can help! Soak nails for 30 minutes in a small cup of olive oil. Hands : Smooth on a generous amount of olive oil before bed, put on white cot...

Behold, your new best friend!  Most of you would agree that makeup shouldn't look like your "made up". If your looking for a beautiful, airbrushed you have to try Supernatural Airbrushed Canvas, SPF 15 by Philosophy! As a former MAC Cosmetic powdered foundation user, I found this natural foundation as a better and wiser alternative. With this product you can achieve a not so obvious powdered coverage. Instead your face will appear dewy, not cakey .  Try it and you’ll be spellbound like I am. ABOUT THE PRODUCT Supernatural Airbrushed Canvas by Philosophy is a powdered foundation and is reviewed as a great coverage for all skin types. It's gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin and is an excellent choice for anyone prone to breakouts.  It has a SPF 15 for extra protection and is completely mess free unlike some other mineral foundations. ABOUT THE SUPERNATURAL PHILOSPHY COLLECTION Free of: parabens , phth...

You have an important event in just 3 days! Your face looks tired and not as ravishing as you wish it could be. Not to worry, here is a 3 day treatment to the rescue! 1. On the first day, eat Salmon and vegetables. BENEFIT: Salmon has fatty acids that help improve your skin. It contains collagen, keratin and melanin. Salmon also helps your skin retain water, it can reduce dry patches and wrinkles on the face. And eating vegetables will help detox your body. 2. Second day, exfoliate your skin using Almond Butter and water. You can buy Almond Butter at Whole Foods Market. Mix a tablespoon with a little water and lather onto your face . If desired, add more water for more consistency but it shouldn't be too watery. Leave it on until it dries and rinse with warm water. Pat dry. BENEFIT: Almond Butter contains Vitamin E and the almonds help exfoliate . 3. Third day, create a kiwi and honey mask to get an instant face lift . Smash half a kiwi and mix with about half tsp. o...

Most people think if we work out hard enough, long enough - the weight will just fall off! Unfortunately, this isn't the case. Nutrition is about 75% of the reason you may not be loosing weight. It could be what your eating, not necessarily that your not working out hard or long enough.  Here are some things to keep in mind when trying to loose weight. - Water-rich fresh fruits, veggies and soup dilute the calories in your food and allow you to eat more without breaking the calorie bank. - High-fiber fruit, vegetables and nutritious whole grains keep your digestive system on track and steady insulin levels, which prevents fat storage. - Lean meat boosts metabolism and burns calories because it take more energy to digest than other foods. 10 Superfoods that will help you loose weight 1. Drink Water.  A new study seems to indicate that drinking water actually speeds up weight loss. Researchers in Germany found that subjects of the study increased their metab...

Sadly getting wrinkles is a fact of life. Sooner or later we're going to age and get some wrinkles.  Studies show that most people usually show the first signs of aging in their 30's.  One factor is your genes determine how you will age by 30%. The remaining percentage is up to how you take care of your skin. There are many remedies to minimize wrinkles with today's technology, which includes BOTOX, Laser/light resurfacing and/or other remedies. But there is a natural, safer approach to minimizing the appearance of wrinkles.  Say Hello to Frownies!    ABOUT FROWNIES This product is ALL natural. The facial pads are shaped to fit the common wrinkled areas of your face. Such as the frowning of the forehead, between the eyes, corners of the eyes and mouth, etc. HOW DOES IT WORK? The facial pads splint the muscles under the appearing skin lines. Based on experienced users, it took about 3 weeks for visible results. Bookmark or share

Can you really loose weight doing yoga?  The answer is yes!  The reason yoga is so effective is because you use your own body weight as resistance which effectively tones your entire body and burns fat and calories.  What I love about Fat Free Yoga is it works out your entire body and you really feel the burn!  Kundalini Yoga with Ana and Ravi is the most effective tool for vibrant health, self-expansion, and exciting personal breakthroughs." - Yoga Magazine. About Fat Free Yoga with Ana Brett & Ravi Singh   Breathe, move, stretch, relax, meditate , celebrate!  Boost your metabolism. Slim down, tone and feel inspired. These workouts and meditations will help you optimize your glandular system, bring emotional healing, reduce problem areas, and help you attain your personal ideal. This conveniently chaptered 90 min. This DVD offers four 20 min. workouts (plus two meditations) to help you reshape your body and your life! These are exercises ...

N atural sunscreen?  Who knew?! We all know that sunscreen helps protect our skin from the sun's broad spectrum rays. But now we can be assured that we are also doing something even more special for our skin.  BareMinerals Natural Sunscreen gives you a different approach from ordinary sunscreens.  You'll feel more confident about your skin's protection because you are protecting it in two ways.  What's great about this sunscreen is the easy, powder brush application.  Secondly, the sunscreen contains SPF30 and you can feel good about using a natural product that is gentle for your skin. About the product: The powder formed sunscreen is oil-free, a preservative-free natural mineral sunscreen. It's incredibly light and doesn't leave a gooey feeling. This product is sheer and breathable and does not clog pores. It's light weight enough to wear underneath your makeup. Aloe Vera Extract is one of the key ingredients in ...

Tomato face scrub?  It sounds a bit strange but it's effective!  Here's how a tomatoe scrub can benefit your skin.  A tomato scrub is an ideal exfoliating cleanser. Alpha hydroxyl Acids and vitamin C in tomato will brighten and soften your face. The daily use of using a tomato facial scrub makes the top layer of dirty cells peel off to promote your youth. Lycopene which is found in tomatoes may be the best free radical scavenger among carotenes. Tomatoes for your skin and your body are very advantageous. But with today's economy a tomato scrub, which could be found at Bath and Body works or other beauty stores may hurt some of our pockets. The tomato scrub which is in a 4oz tube at Bath and Body Works costs $18.00!  So, why not make your own Tomato scrub?! It's fast, easy but most of all - it's 100%  NATURAL! On the tutorial video below, here's how to create your own tomato scrub using just tomatoes and sugar. Bookmark or share

If you've ever wondered how to use WEN Cleansing Conditioner , here's a new instructional video from youtube. One you use WEN Healthy Hair Care System , I promise you'll never go back to regular shampoo and conditioner! Please bookmark or share

If your looking for an amazing haircare product that won't break the bank and will make your hair look and feel smoothe, soft, shiny and beautiful, then WEN Healthy Hair Care is the product for you! Here's why it works WEN is formulated with the perfect balance for all hair types and performs amazingly well on ethnic hair, due to it's moisture content. It has the perfect balance of herbs and natural ingredients, to not only cleanse your scalp and hair but to also moisturize, smoothe, strengthen and add sheen. WEN is designed to eliminate shampoo and it`s harsh and damaging effects, without sacrificing the integrity and beauty of your hair. It's the only cleanser/conditioner you will need to use in your daily routine, and can be used as often as necessary. Try the WEN cleansing conditioners and styling products and you'll notice the instant dramatic results. I highly recommend the WEN hair care line and will be a lifetime user. My hair has never looked or f...