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NATURAL NAILS VS ACRYLIC

April 27, 2015
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If you’re undecided about keeping natural nails or getting acrylic nails, it is important to understand their positive & negative aspects. Some prefer natural while other may go with acrylic nails. I have mentioned basic differences between these two types of nails below: Natural nails are weaker and can be break faster than Acrylic. With natural nails manicures last longer and it is cheaper to do a manicure with natural nails. The price range may start as little as $6 or $7 dollars at a beauty school, but can range as high as $50 or more at a spa. In addition, natural nails are easier to modify or change the colors and can be done at home. So, I think it may be easier on your...

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GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE AND GET OUTSIDE!

April 26, 2015
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Spring has sprung and the weather is gorgeous. Yet, it seems most of us are still doing all of our ordinary activities indoors! You can completely transform your mind, relieve pounds of stress, and feel all together at PEACE by getting out of your comfort zone and getting outside. Take your book and get reading. Grab your journal and flood some pages. Ask your energy worker to do their work on you outside. Get on your yoga mat and sweat...

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EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: BAND WALKS W/ BICEP CURLS

April 23, 2015
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This exercise targets your hip flexors, biceps, and core.  Take any band with the desired strength that would be optimal for your workout, place band under your feet, stand shoulder width apart.  Cross the band to create greater resistance.  Proceed to take 10 steps to your right and 10 steps to your left.  Be sure to keep your legs shoulder width apart during your walk, keeping the continual tension as you take your steps.  At the end of your steps perform the band bicep curls 12 to 15 repetitions.  Try to do 3 sets of the band walks (along with the bicep curls) As always if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at aveigle@hotmail.com SPANISH TRANSLATION: Para aquellos de ustedes que aman la multitarea...

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ANGELA SIMMONS’ BOXING WORKOUT

April 22, 2015
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Put the dumbbells down and pick of up some boxing gloves! That’s what’s helping get Angela Simmons’ in shape. If you don’t know by now Simmons is Rev Run’s daughter. Run is the founding member of the iconic hip hop group RUN DMC; but Simmons is making her own name for herself in the world of business, fashion, and now a health guru. Click on the link below to view Simmons boxing workout videos that will kick your butt right into shape. She makes boxing look intense and sexy at the same time. Simmons shows that women can be just as tough as men. #Womancrushwednesdays Original Article: http://streetknowledge.nyc/2015/04/16/angela-simmons-boxing-workout/...

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ALLERGIES VS SINUS INFECTION

April 21, 2015
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It’s the time of year when your nose starts to run, you may develop a headache and you feel miserable. But is it a cold, sinus infection, or do you have allergies?  The best way to determine if it’s a cold versus allergies or sinus infection is to visit your doctor, however here are a few symptoms that may lead you in the right direction. Symptom Environmental Allergies Cold Sinus Infection Runny Nose common Common common Fever rarely Common common Headache Sometimes Rarely common Cough rarely common sometimes Thick colored mucus Thin runny Yellow thick common Green or white odor common sneezing common common Rarely Facial pain rarely rarely common MYTH VS TRUTH Allergies: If you didn’t have allergies as a child you won’t develop it as an adult. This is a MYTH! Allergy symptoms are an immune system reaction and can occur at any age. You may notice that you had mild symptoms but the symptoms often worsen the...

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IS YOUR EYEBROW A MASTERPIECE OR A WRECK?

April 21, 2015
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In the words of some great philosopher, who remains anonymous to this day, eyebrows are the gateway to facial sanctity. In other words, eyebrows, as undermined as they have been over the years, are the most essential and crucial element to a person’s overall look and can be the defining key to creating a masterpiece or a wreck. The definition of a proper eyebrow has evolved from several stages of maturity. Proper education, many trial and errors, and the countless of successful demonstrations have led the beauty community to the set standard of achieving the proper eyebrow shape.  The tools have been set before you, now it’s your responsibility to grab hold and perfect to your face. The brow, being delicate and individualistic in nature can be...

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DARK CHOCOLATE BARK W/ ALMONDS!

April 20, 2015
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Chocolate!  We are now learning chocolate is not bad for us, if it's dark chocolate; this is because of its high contents of antioxidant. Top it off with almonds that are high in protein and Vitamin E,  I would say you would being having A BGH approved snack.  ENJOY!! INGREDIENTS: Canola oil 10 oz bag of dark chocolate chips (at least 60 to 70 percent cacao) melted 1/4 cup of toasted chopped almonds 1/3 cup or less coarse sea salt DIRECTIONS: Lightly brush an 8 inch baking pan with oil. Line with parchment paper, pour in melted chocolate, smooth into a even layer with a spatula. Sprinkle with almonds and sea salt evenly. Refrigerate until set, for at least 1hour.  Then break or cut into pieces. COOK’S NOTE: You can use any nuts...

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THE SECRETS TO MAKING YOUR NAILS GROW FASTER

April 20, 2015
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Your nails grow about one-ten of an inch a month, which seems like a lift time when trying to grow your nails faster. Use the following useful, natural techniques & treatment to learn how you can have stronger growing nails without chemicals. With stronger nails, there is less spitting or breaking, which allow nails to grow longer. If you want faster growing nails make sure that your diet is rich in vitamins A & B complex. Some foods like whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and low fat dairy products are high in vitamins and this help in production of keratin. Keratin is the tough proteins that are building blocks of your nails. In addition, a dietary supplement such as Knox for Nails, Gelatine Dietary Supplement, will provide important nutrients...

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THE JOURNEY TO STRESS FREE LIVING

April 19, 2015
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According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a person cannot find balance in health and life without diligent practice of six key elements. These elements are something everyone in today's modern world should implement for stress free living. Thinking- Expanding the mind through meditation, emotional balance, and positive mantras.  Breathing- According to TCM our life force energy is strengthened when we expelled as much carbon dioxide as possible by (you guessed it) frequent deep breathing. This keeps toxins from building up in the tissues, aiding in digestive and brain health.  Movement- Routine exercise to diminish stress and maintain the cardiovascular system.  Diet- A balanced diet with plenty of water. Also focus on completely chewing your food well to aide in proper digestion.  Sex- Yes. Sexual activity is vital to reproduction and...

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“BEING MARY JANE” STAR REVEALS HER NATURAL HAIR

April 17, 2015
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These pictures from Facebook and Twitter show actress Gabrielle Union, BET’s “Being Mary Jane” star’s thick and long natural hair in so many ways. Last month, she revealed her afro on the show, just after she took her weave out, which had many taking a double look. Click on the link below to read an article from a natural hair blogger on how Union revealed her hair confession on “Being Mary Jane.” http://www.1blessednatural.com/2015/03/gabrielle-unions-weave-confessional-on.html #Fabuloushairfridays...

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