Natural Beauty
15 Anti-inflammatory Foods that Could Save Your Life
Dear Reader, Most people are surprised when I bring up inflammation as a major player in diseases ranging from diabetes to dementia. That’s because they’re likely thinking of regular, everyday, inflammation that you can ice away or take an over-the-counter product to get under control. But there are actually two types of inflammation. And although…
Read MoreAnti-depressants – Another Reason for a Droopy Face
By Cynthia Rowland Ever sit in amazement while you listen to the list of contraindications and the looming significant complications that exist when you watch an advertisement touting the latest and greatest prescription drug? Do you ask yourself, “Who would take this drug knowing how harmful the side effects might be?” Whether you see or…
Read MoreCoconut Milk and other Beauty Treats from Across the Globe
Noreen Young, a makeup artist and sought after speaker, says that if you place 14 ounces of unsweetened coconut milk in a bowl, refrigerate it overnight, apply it to your hair and leave it for 20 minutes, then shampoo and rinse, you will find that your hair will not only be conditioned but stronger and…
Read MoreBEAUTY ON A BUDGET
by Jackie Silver, author Aging Backwards: Secrets to Staying Young. With today’s belt-tightening many people are thinking about where they can afford to cut corners and save a few dollars. There are plenty of inexpensive but effective alternatives to everyday essentials that replace the need to splurge on big-ticket beauty items. Here are just a…
Read MoreA sweet…and deadly…surprise
By now you’ve certainly seen the sickeningly sweet Corn Refiners Association ad campaign touting the virtues of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). “It’s fine in moderation,” the hip mom says to the other, hopelessly uninformed, mom when she cringes at the fake juice that the hip mom is about to serve up to the kids. “It’s…
Read MoreBotox Nation . . . or Why Can’t Women Age Naturally?
Donna Trussell Let’s be honest. Most face-lifts are unflattering. They turn the faces of middle-aged women, who should be wrinkled from all that laughing, crying and squinting in the sunshine, into frozen wastelands. Okay, I’ll admit to a little mannequin phobia (thank you “Twilight Zone”), but my point still stands. I think dyed hair can…
Read MoreSpice Up Your Cooking With Herbs
Whether you grow them yourself or buy them at the grocery store, herbs are a healthy and delicious way to season foods without extra calories. By Diana Rodriguez Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH No one wants to eat bland food, but ladling on sauces and gravies just adds excess fat and…
Read MoreUndeniable Evidence to Achieve a Younger Looking Face Without Needles or Knives
Undeniable Evidence to Achieve a Younger Looking Face Without Needles or Knives The 297 page book is full of no-nonsense information to help the reader understand how facial exercise not only helps the user look younger but also how the process tightens, lifts and tones sagging skin. (PRWEB) April 29, 2010 — Cynthia Rowland (http://www.cynthiarowland.com/blog/)…
Read MoreOMG, I Need a New Face for Summer
by Cynthia Rowland OMG! You just caught a glimpse of your face and saw the most distressing sight – a sagging chin and a spongy looking face. What to do when you want to look great for all those summer parties, barbeques and get togethers? Well, you exercise your face! Exercise will tighten the muscles…
Read MoreCucumber Soup with Radishes and Mint as Beauty Remedy and Easy Detox
From our friend Irina Wardas Cold soups are very easy to make and they make a perfect meal for a hot summer day. If you listened to our interview with Robyn Webb, an award winning cookbook author with tips on How to Eat, Feel and Look Sexy in Summer, you already know that she likes…
Read MoreCelebrity Plastic Surgery Makes Headlines
You just can’t help reading all the news surrounding Heidi’s wish for larger breasts, Kim K’s very beautiful body, Heather’s over inflated cheeks and Lisa’s pouty lips but did you ever stop to think just how taxing it is to compete in Hollywood? Most celebs have fragile egos and if somehow their name is linked to a…
Read MoreDe Niro urges actors to snub surgery
Robert De Niro has called on his contemporaries to accept the aging process, and commends Meryl Streep for shunning cosmetic surgery. The legendary Taxi Driver actor is famous for his rugged features, and insists he would never contemplate going under the knife to rid his face of wrinkles. And he is urging older stars to…
Read MoreCynthia highly recommends this product OraMd!
I highly recommend the product OraMd! This is an all natural product that works to enhance your gum and mouth health. I have used it for years and my dental hygienist is extremely pleased with my dental health. In the last few years there has been no mention of gum disease nor any scraping or…
Read MoreThe youth jab: It’s illegal and untested, maybe even dangerous – but that hasn’t stopped the Hollywood A-list using Genotropin
Originally developed to help address development disorders, a drug called somatropin (also sold as the branded drug, Genotropin) is being touted as the ultimate weapon against ageing and the elixir of youth. Devotees claim it can do everything from reducing body fat and increasing muscle mass to reversing the signs of ageing. But critics say…
Read MoreWill Injecting Your Face at Home Save Thousands of Dollars?
Just recently I have read several articles that describe how women are seeking at-home remedies that plump and paralyze not only their facial features but thighs as well. This desperation prompted me to write how exercise, the Fountain of Youth, can enhance your face by strengthening the underlying muscles that support your skin. Will the desire…
Read MoreWe Must Remain Cute at All Times
When I was in St Louis recently my friend Karen and I met a very attractive African- American woman who caught my eye. I instantly fell in love with her – she was so kind and wonderful to us – and before we departed her company, we warmly embraced and she whispered, “remember, we must remain…
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