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GOODBYE FOOT ODOR & ATHLETE’S FEET

November 24, 2015
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Summer is gone and now we are in closed toe shoes for cooler seasons, which can breed foot odor or even athlete’s feet. Foot odor may be caused by sweaty feet and rapidly growing bacteria. On the other hand, athlete’s feet is caused by a fungus (Tinea pedis) that gets into the upper layers of the skin of your feet of predisposed moist feet. It is contagious from contact with folks that have fungus, walking barefoot in public moist places such as health clubs, locker rooms, and swimming pool areas.  Here are some common symptoms and over the counter tips! SYMPTOMS: MOIST RED, ITCHY TOE WEB RASH (esp. between the 4th/5th toe web) and BLISTERING DRY,THICK, SCALY, CRACKED SKIN ALL OVER BOTH FEE (with or...

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FIGHTING POOFY AND FRIZZY HAIR!

November 20, 2015
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Hair problems seem to always come at the wrong times.  Your hair can easily fall victim to the environment or sweat. The excess of moisture is just enough to swell your hair so much that it poofs up, and for some not manageable.   We all know that getting your hair to look perfect for work or a special date, can be a tall order that causes frustration. Therefore, if you’re like many women, who feel they’ve tried every product in the book, but their hair continues to poof up and/or frizz, then this article is a MUST READ. Click on the link for products and tips to fight hair frizz. http://www.curlynikki.com/2011/07/frizz-fighting-products-that-really.html #Fabuloushairfridays...

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Detox Your Mind

November 15, 2015
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Ladies, today is Day 1 of detox. Detoxing what? Detoxing our minds, souls, lips, and bodies of our self- harmful, bullying thoughts. When we "oops" up, we oops. So what?! The second after that oops is new! It’s the time to tell yourself, "I handled that, so well", " I'm proud of myself", "I’m sure as heck won't do that again", and "I definitely deserve that new dress now!"  Just as if you're commending your kids or loved ones for "a job well done", baby girl...

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HOW TO PREVENT A BAD HAIR WEAVE

November 13, 2015
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The purpose of hair weaves are to enhance your style in a natural looking way.  This doesn’t mean you should neglect your hair, because “what goes in, must come out, sometime or another.” And when that happens, you want to have YOUR HAIR.  Many women have gotten weaves without doing their research, YES researching how weaves should be installed, is a MUST in maintaining the health of your hair and achieving a natural looking weave. If you’ve had problems with your tracks showing or edges balding by wearing weaves, you need WEAVE 101.   These are some weave tips to help you avoid a disaster: Make sure your cornrow base under your weave is not too tight, especially around the hairline. Make sure you wash your...

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LEARNING TO FORGIVE WITHOUT AN APOLOGY

November 10, 2015
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There are over 7 billion people walking this earth, all with different personalities and life experiences. Conflict is bound to happen, tempers will flare, communication will be broken down and feelings will get hurt. Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and expecting others to be affected by it. When you find yourself in situations where someone has wronged you or even if the offender repeatedly wrongs you, forgiveness is not to excuse the offender nor is it to dismiss the offense. Forgiveness isn't for the offender...

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PROTECTING YOUR NAILS AND YOUR FOOD WHILE COOKING FOR THANKSGIVING!

November 9, 2015
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Thanksgiving is coming up and what a great way to spend time with your loved ones while, helping out and learning how to cook in the kitchen!  There are 4 ways you should protect your nails to be well prepared to get dinner started, and be safe. No nail polish while cooking because it’s a chance you can chip a nail polish in the food, if you are wearing polish, be sure to wear gloves.  Make sure you clean under nails. Your nails actually hold a lot of bacteria. So be safe and clean under your nails with a nail brush or nail stick. No fragranced lotion on your hands while cooking. The perfume lotion is actually really toxic and can get into your...

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DON’T LET YOUR MISTAKES KILL YOUR DRIVE

November 8, 2015
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How many times have you found yourself saying, "It's out of my control"? I for one remember a time when I said this phrase often. This phrase itself can lead you into an acceptance of failure or failure that is to come. When you feel as if the path you've chosen is out of your control, look again babe. There is ALWAYS a positive way of coping with even the hardest of happenings from abuse, to death, to terminal illness and so on. Instead of thinking "Woe is me" or "this is out of my control" Don't get in your own way! Retrain your mind to respond to these situations like: How can this help me grow? How is this going to make me stronger? What...

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CHICKEN BROCCOLI STIR FRY

November 5, 2015
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Making your own stir fry can be healthy and even help you lose weight. Just be mindful of your measurements and use a healthy oil and fresh vegetables. ENJOY!! INGREDIENTS: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite size pieces ) 1inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated. 1/4 lite soy sauce 1Tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoon olive oil, plus a little more if necessary 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1 head of fresh broccoli, cut into florets blanched 1 medium yellow onions, cut into large pieces 1 cup bean sprouts Sea salt and pepper to taste Pinch red pepper flakes 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar  DIRECTIONS: Season chicken breast with salt and pepper. In a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch and 1/4 cup water. Heat oil over high heat  in a wok or a nonstick...

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HITTING THE SNOOZE BUTTON IS DOING YOU MORE HARM THAN GOOD

November 3, 2015
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We all hate waking up in the morning, especially after a long night. The sound of the alarm becomes the most dreaded sound ever, at this time you’re wishing it’s a false alarm, but it’s too continuous and loud that you instantly hit the snooze button, knowing you should get up and get dressed instead. You’re thinking, “just another 10 or 15 minutes that’s all I need.”  According to scientific experts you’re WRONG, it’s not what you need, and in fact it’s what you don’t need. They say hitting the snooze button and then going back to sleep actually makes you feeling more tired and groggy. Click on the lifehacker.com link to read what happens when you hit snooze that could affect your entire...

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