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You’ve probably heard that the fashion moguls of Madrid and Milan have stopped using anorexic models and good for them, too. They’ve set a minimum body mass index for their models, in an effort to stop these beautiful girls from starving themselves to death. Eating disorders are thought to be the biggest professional disease that attacks models. Anorexia often leads to depression and serious health problems. More often than not, Anorexia is fatal. You’ve all probably heard of the Eliana and Luisel Ramos, who both died from starving themselves because of pressure from the modeling industry. These sisters were fast becoming the “it” girls from an Argentine agency, Dotto Models.

But the growing number of deaths caused by anorexia hasn’t stopped fashion designers from New York, London and Asia from using these anorexic models. Turn on your TV and watch Fashion Channel; there you will see how many stick thin models are still walking the catwalk. These models will soon feel more pressured to lose weight to get to size zero. How many more young, beautiful women have to die because these fashion icons are stubborn and don’t want to put pressure on modeling agencies to help their girls battle eating disorders.

I find this in no way insulting, but when I was told that insurance companies give out cheaper car insurance to women, I went ballistic with joy. Even if they think that all women, no matter if they are in their early 30s or 60s, drive like old ladies; the bottom line is we get cheaper policies. I have not read any research about the statistics, but from my observation, women are more responsible drivers than men. Even a teenage rebel drives safer than her father. This could be a reflection of how feminine and gentle women are, even on the road. I rarely see women speeding either, maybe they’re afraid of getting speeding tickets or they just don’t want to mess up their hair. I’ve seen men drive their expensive sports cars like it had rocket propelled engines, but never women who happen to be driving the same vehicle. I’m glad that the women’s lib movement forgot to ask insurance companies to give us similar fees on car insurance. Of course, age and sex are only small variables when monthly premiums are calculated, but it’s one of the major factors. The other could be the type of vehicles most women opt to own, but that’s another story.

If you live in a place where you won’t be assassinated for being unfashionable, the UGG Short Boots are for you. Made with a sheepskin sockliner, UGGs will keep your feet warm and comfortable all year round (well, maybe just during colder months). Best of all, you don’t need to wear socks because the sheepskin draws the moisture away from your skin. The fleece footbed will adjust to your foot’s form, giving you individualized comfort. It comes in different colors and patterns, and looks actually good with a pair of jeans or a skirt. Just don’t forget to treat the suede before you start stomping on snow because the nasty water stains will be hard to take out.

The UGG Classic Short Boots fall under the Classic Shoe Category; it’s a pair that you would never really throw out. Not only because it’s hard wearing and lightweight, but it gives you the kind of comfort that strappy heels and sandals can’t give. The UGG Boots however were not made for fashion enthusiasts, but more for the well being of your feet. So if you can sacrifice fashion for the sake of comfort and durability, say hello to the UGG Classis Short Boots.

            Your doctor cannot emphasize enough why it is important to get a Mammogram. Early detection will not only save your life but also give you more treatment options. A mammogram is the best screening tool available to help detect breast cancer in its early stages. Breast cancer doesn’t choose between age, nationality, race or religion; every woman is at risk, and it increases with age. Don’t rely too much on self examination or your gut, the best way to find out if you are at risk is to go to your physician and get a test.

Getting a Mammogram is quick and easy. Those tales about pain, severe discomfort and humiliation are just fabricated by someone who doesn’t understand the procedure or has a wild imagination. You will only have to stand in front of the X-ray equipment, while the radiologist places your breasts between the plastic plates that will compress your breasts. Although it is quite uncomfortable, the test will not hurt at all. You will be in and out of the lab in 5 to 10 minutes. A Mammogram can detect small lumps before you can even feel them, thus the reason why self examination is really flawed.

Popular brands like Cover Girl, L’Oreal and Christian Dior have been found to contain lead. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, a coalition of public health, environmental and women’s groups, stated that tests done on 33 brand name red lipsticks done by Bodycote Testing Group showed that 61% had evident levels of lead, 0.03 to 0.06 parts per million (ppm). A third of the tested lipsticks contained lead that exceeded the FDA limit of 0.01 in candy. As you know, lipstick like candy can be ingested, thus the cause for alarm. Those most at risk to exposure are children and pregnant women. The manufacturers however countered that the amount of lead from a lip product a woman can get exposed to “is hundreds of times less than the amount that she would get from eating, breathing and drinking water.” This did not appease the growing number of concerned citizens as lipstick is used several times daily and lead can build up in the body over time. This significantly increases the risk of lead exposure, and there is actually no safe level of exposure when it comes to lead. Of note, the more expensive popular brands had higher levels of lead than the less expensive brands.

After a hard day at the work place or with the family, do you think I have the time or the inclination to waste my time on a bath? Naturally, that will be the reaction of most women; it was my reaction too! I used this as an excuse just because I felt lazy. After a hard day’s work, all I wanted to do was to put my feet up, and meditate with my eyes closed. But a bath is one of the best ways to make you feel all fresh and tingly as well as relax you completely.

There are BATHS – and beauty bath. The first one is the sort in which you get under a shower hastily. The other way i.e. beauty bath is to soak in bath-tub for a long time. May be singing is a good way of relaxation, but if you can make a tedious bath-time duty a pleasure, then why not do it.

First of all, to cool down in hot weather, it is not necessary to have a cold bath; it can give a nasty shock to sensitive system. So make sure that the water is at body temperature or a little warmer. It also depends what sort of bath you want.

To CLEAN-UP and relax, put in a little bit of salt in the bath water with ¼ cup of milk. If you wish, some herbal oils like rosemary can be used after a bath to make you feel relaxed. Some might think that milk is a waste in a bath, and one wonders what there going to say about the juice of orange added, to make you feel fresh and perfumed?

There are various cucumber juice based packs which one can use to get rid of suntan.

Juice of ½ a cucumber in a 3 table spoonfuls of gram flour and a little bit flour of honey, all made into smooth paste and applied 10 minutes before a bath, 3 times a week, will make everybody say, “What’s the secrete behind her smooth soft skin?” without having any recourse to chemical ointments on shop shelves.

Really dry skins need moisturizing occasionally. Just add some almond oil or coconut oil into the bath water. And then forget about all those moisturizing lotions.

Take a HEALING bath. If you want to pamper yourself royally, add rose petals or marigold petals to the bath. Some women do have a perspiration problem. Try this natural recipe to get rid of perspiration problems and under arm odor.

Boil one handful of mint, along with another handful of marigold petals [which is an antiseptic] and bottle the solution. After every bath apply that solution to your under arms.

Bath time is the time when you can depilate your legs and arms and apply nail polish. 15 minutes a day, everyday, after a long day’s work is what you own yourself.

The best oils are of course coconut oil and almond oil. Rice bran oil and wheat germ oil are slowly being appreciated too. They leave a thin glowing film on the skin. If you are troubled with oily skin, why not try rubbing yourself with lemon juice, in which a little rose water has been added? Women find glycerin a perfect moisturizer, but it may have a dehydrating effect if it is not diluted with rose water. So, next time you apply glycerin to your body, please add equal amounts of rose water to the solution too.

RELAX in the bath-tub. Let your limbs dangle loosely. Close your eyes and take deep breaths. Forget about those tiresome people or circumstances, so responsible for making you feel stressful and tense.

Do not think about tomorrow, try to hum a little. Who cares? Something idiotic will make you want to laugh. Especially when you are relaxed and wondering why you need to allow someone to disturb your sense of equilibrium and serenity.

Take a loofah and stimulate the circulation of your knees, heels and elbows. Rub them vigorously. And then, when you are still feeling fresh and energetic, spray yourself a little bit of perfume before you rub yourself dry. When the body is still moist, oils and perfumes are better absorbed.

Next bath time, recapture what you were missing and indulge yourself!

I needed a car cover for my new car which I bought to enjoy but now that winter is here I wish I thought twice. I don’t think they made the best car cover yet to hold moisture. My last two choices were Coverking Stormproof and Weathershield. I decided to go with Stormproof because of the reviews regarding how the cover handles snow conditions better than the other ones. I do like it however it is a bit pricy. But here is an address I found that could give you free shipping or 10% off the car covers and other car accessories.

Car covers and accessories with free shipping!!

If you type in the word diet in google, you will literally come up with more than a million search results. Most of them about low-carb diets, Atkins diet or South Beach Diet. Now these fad diets pose more danger to your health than you can imagine. Sure you’ll lose weight at the start of the program; however what you don’t know is that your metabolism is slowing down as you start dieting. Diet without exercise is not good enough to keep you fit and healthy. But you don’t see that piece of information in the websites that you will visit. They will only guarantee that you can lose up to 10 pounds in a week. That’s a whole lot, but that’s also dangerous.

If you plan to lose weight, you have to go to a professional health care provider or nutritionist. They will ensure your health along the course of losing weight. They will give you meal plans to suit your lifestyle and get you into a good exercise program. Personal trainers can also help you if you plan to lose weight. Just remember that losing weight fast isn’t the best way to get into that small bikini you used to fit in.

            Thank goodness women are no longer restricted to hormonal contraceptives. With the addition of the female condom, there are now more ways to avoid pregnancy and prevent from getting infections. This new kind of condom works as a sheath that is inserted into the vagina, some 8 hours before sexual intercourse. I’ve read some women complaining that it’s too hard to put on or that having something inserted inside them is quite irritating. My answer to that, read the instructions carefully. If you don’t put it on properly, the female condoms will not protect you from STDs and pregnancy. The female condom can be used in vaginal and rectal intercourse. Women should also be aware that female condoms should never be used with male condoms.

It comes in different sizes just like the male condoms. However, I have yet to see colored and flavored female condoms. Oh well, if it’s inserted into the vagina, the color and smell won’t make much of a difference anyway. It cannot be re-used! Once the male has ejaculate or you are done, you have to remove it as soon as possible. Water based lubricants will help with friction problem, but never use oil based ones with latex condoms.

Here’s one thing I’ve noticed about women who come in for job interviews: they don’t look like they want the job. Or if they do have a job, they look like they just got out of bed. These simple tips could jumpstart your career.

Tip # 1: Invest in a classic, comfortable business suit. You should also avoid wearing clothes that are too revealing or have bold prints and colors.

Tip # 2: Less is more, especially when it comes to make-up. Show off your natural beauty and don’t try to hide what’s on your face. Wear light tones to enhance your features.

Tip # 3: Wear heeled shoes, at least an inch. Heels also make you taller, slender and appear regal. Flat, open-toed sandals are a big NO-NO!

Tip # 4: Don’t wear too much bling. A simple watch, diamond earrings and a pendant will do. Your flashy jewelry will only serve as a distraction.

Tip # 5: Wear your hair in a ponytail, push it back with a headband or simply use some styling gel to keep your hair tame and out of your face.

Tip # 6: Very important! If you plan to wear a skirt, please don’t forget to shave your legs or at least wear stockings.