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| How About a Disney Fairy Tale Wedding? |
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The most popular wedding locationGetting married at Walt Disney World? It's definitely not a surprizing question, as Walt Disney World is reportedly the most popular wedding/honeymoon location in America since 1995, when Disney went officially into the wedding business. This needs not be proven, as it is only natural for such an event location to be a success. And why is that? When could people express at best their need for fairy-tales and fantastic if not in the most romantic moments of their lives. And what girl has not dreamed of being the fairy or the princess of her Prince Charming? So, what better location than the very Fairy Tale Home, Walt Disney World? Poor taste?Well, don't get frantic when you'll see what I'm about to say. I agree, we live in a world of illusion, we know that, but do we really need to be that obvious about it? I mean, come on, not only seems it a fake, a cartoon event, but it's, in my opinion, a proof of poor taste, it's — allow me this juicy oxymoron — a “kitsch in style” (as if this could be!), and very expensive too! Unless your ethnic background allows or requires marriage at a very early age! With children it's not bad taste, it's children's stuff, it's cartoons, but when it comes to grown-ups, it's already too much! But it's only my opinion, after all, a matter of taste and you know what they say, "it's beautiful if I like it!". CostsPretty or not, tasteful or detestable, who cares after all? A "Disney fairy tale wedding" is an excellent business! The simplest possible wedding at Walt Disney World is about $3,500 — an intimate wedding, with up to 10 guests. The price includes a four-night “honeymoon” at Disney resort, a daylight ceremony, a wedding cake, a bouquet for the bride and a marriage certificate (signed by Mickey!), and several other trimmings, no reception. For a Custom Wedding — a more flexible package, with more than 10 guests, ceremony and personalized reception — the costs start from $7,500. An average Disney wedding with around 100 guests costs $20,000. Leaving aside personal impressions, fact is that at Walt Disney World you may have probably anything you can imagine as long as you can afford it: - Cinderella's glass coach (is available for rental for $2,200),
- a white-dove fly-over (for as little as $250!),
- private fireworks ($2,500) or confetti cannons ($500),
- and even the Magic Kingdom (this one would cost $42,000 or more — only to rent for a reception, with no other expenses!).
Well, if your mind's made up (and if you have the means), dream on, because you're about to experience the true fairy tale dream-wedding! For more information on Disney hotels and parks visit http://www.Disney-Hotels.org - a complete guide to accomodations, dining, recreation and much more at Disney World and Disneyland.
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| Instant Beautiful Skin Regime |
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Most of us have days when we look in the mirror and simply despair of our appearance. This is the plan for those moments. It will instantly reenergize your skin, making it look healthier and you feel better. We know that avoiding the four major toxins (smoking, alcohol, stress, and sunlight) will support beautiful skin in the long run.
Carry-out the following programme once to improve the look of your skin instantly, then use the elements marked with an * to support beautiful skin for good.
1. YOGA*
It sounds strange but actually starting by grimacing your facial muscles in repetitive motions actually tones your facial muscles by increasing circulation. Hold the grimace for longer and longer periods, inhale and exhale concurrently, slowly relax and allow the tension and stress to exit your body – 3-5 minutes totally is adequate timing.
2. CLEANSING*
Studies have shown and Dermatologists concur, effective skin cleansing is the foundation of beautiful skin. Find an all-natural product specifically suited to your skin type and use consistently. Massage gently with your fingertips and rinse only with cool water. IH Distribution LLC sells cleansing products specifically designed for individual skin types. You can have a free consultation on the products that fit your needs and order via E-mail at sales@ihdistribution.com.
3. EXFOLIATE
The use of a masque specifically developed for your skin type from all-natural products including herbs and amino acids will thoroughly clean the pores, significantly increase circulation, and provide the deep cleansing that is required to penetrate deep enough for maximum cleansing. There are three specific products distributed by IH Distribution LLC for distinct skin types:
A. Mild Masque is recommended for normal-to-dry, mature, and sensitive skin. It should be used twice weekly. Its heart is apricot oil blended with fine white kaolin clay. It invigorates worn-looking skin.
B. Extra Strength Masque is recommended for normal-to-oil and acne prone skin twice per week. Cleanses and refines stubborn pores from a scientific blend of kaolin clay, cornmeal, jojoba, and ginseng. Improves color, clarify, and firmness.
C. Thermal Fusion Enzyme Masque is recommended for all types except sensitive. Should be used in the PM after cleansing and before toner. This is a revolutionary skin care technology that brings together heat and water and the secret Papain, an enzyme that removes dead skin cells by actually dissolving protein.
4. STEAM THE SKIN
Steaming helps release toxins and impurities that may be under the skins surface, blocking circulation. Fill a bowl of boiling water, then gently place your face about 4”-5” from the surface and hold for 2-3 minutes. This is NOT recommended if you have Asthma as it can irritate the respiratory tract.
5. SPLASHING*
Using cold water, quickly splash the skin 20-30 times with water, pat it dry, and do NOT rub. On a night when you haven’t steamed the skin, this can be done with ice water to rapidly increase the flow of blood to the area. Cold water temperatures should be avoided on steam nights due to drastic temperature change and the possibility of stressing or breaking small facial veins. After splashing is a perfect time to use a toner and the best available is NutriMinC RE9 Resorting Mist Balancing Toner, available from IH Distribution LLC. This will set the correct pH, remove final traces of masque, and restores balance for maximum moisture retention. It will visually tone, firm, and smooth your skins surface while protecting against oxidative stress and environmental aging factors.
6. MOISTURIZING*
This step is the most critical for using the right product for your skin type. To moisturize, start at your chin, gently smoothing the skin upwards with fingertips. Don’t tug at the skin, just smooth it. Repeat at least 5 times. Then, repeat the move over your cheeks. Pat the cheeks and jaw 5-10 times, start lightly but increasing the pressure. Stroke around the temples and forehead repeating the patting motion. When the middle of the forehead is reached, alternate each index finger to brush rapidly upwards from the middle of your brows to you hairline. Make this feel like a smooth, rolling motion. The NutriMinC RE9 products have the significant advantage of revolutionary technology that is applicable to all skin types (except sensitive). The product is available from IH Distribution LLC and comes in both an SPF8 Day Crème and Recovery Night Crème. The products protect against transdermal water loss and increase skin lipid barrier functions. The key to the product is the proprietary blend of 7 plant nutrients configured naturally without petrochemicals or animal by-products.
7. EYE CARE*
Using a product such as NutriMinC Re9 Corrective Eye Crème, dab a little cream along the socket bone line below your eye (cream should never go directly on the eye), massage well using gentle upward strokes. Complete by patting your first finger along the eye socket bone.
It is absolutely essential to use a premium, natural, skin care line that is developed from botanicals using amino acids and herbs as the foundation for the product. NEVER use products from petrochemical or animal-based formulations. Be consistent with the skin care products that you use, changing constantly can potential aggravate the skin and worsen its appearance. IH Distribution LLC sells products that are formulated in Switzerland for the European health spa industry and are now available from production sources in the US.
IH Distribution LLC can be contacted at sales@ihdistribution.com, free samples can be obtained for postage and handling of $3.95, and a free skin consultation is also available.
© IH Distribution LLC, 2004
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| MINIMIZE SKIN SCARRING |
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Whether caused by injury, surgery, or burn, scars can be disfiguring. Scars stand out against the rest of the skin because scar tissue is different than ordinary skin. As a result, scars usually take a different color. The severity of a scar depends on many factors including the size and depth of the wound, the thickness and color of the skin. Some people, especially those with deeper skin tones, have a tendency to produce prominent raised scars.
If you’re like most people, you have few battle scars. Lifelong reminders of the time you wiped out on your bike at age 6, the knee surgery you had in college, a bad sunburn, or a recent run-in with a paring knife. Fortunately, many scars will fade in time; for those that don’t, products like Rejuvenating Cream, distributed by IH Distribution LLC (www.ihdistribution.com) will help reduce or eliminate scarring.
Some tips for scar management and minimizing scarring:
DON’T wipe fresh wounds with hydrogen peroxide. The bubbles make is feel like something good is happening, but hydrogen peroxide actually destroys new skin cells that immediately begin to grow.
DO cover a cut. The old wives tale about allowing a “fresh” cut to breathe will actually not support rapid healing. A covered cut actually heals by as much as 50% faster. The moisture that builds up in a covered cut prevents formation of a hard scab, which acts as a barrier to the growth of new skin. The covering should be changed daily and an antibiotic ointment, which also prevents infection, actually speeds up skin’s repair. After a week, replacing antibiotic cream with petroleum jelly keeps the skin soft, allowing it to grow optimally.
DON’T fall for the tale about treating with Vitamin E. A major study at the University of Miami has shown putting liquid Vitamin E on a wound actually impairs healing.
DO apply constant pressure on a fresh wound with a sterile bandage or silicone sheeting pad. Constant pressure actually helps to flatten the skin on both sides of a wound to reduce scarring.
DON’T expose new scars to the sun. UV rays are detrimental to the healing process and actually cause skin discoloration, which highlights the scar. Always cover a scar or healing wound or use a premium broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
IH Distribution LLC (www.ihdistribution.com) distributes a premium product called “Take Cover for Face and Body”. It’s water resistant, PBA free and protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is rated SPF 30+ and it formulated with antioxidant vitamins A, C, & E. It is both Pediatrician and Dermatologist tested, is guaranteed non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
DO gently massage the scar once the surface is healed. Gentle massage helps breakdown the dense bands of skin that attach to the underlying tissue, which is a common physiological reaction to cesarean sections, appendectomies, and hand wounds. Once skin has grown over the site, gently massaging with a lotion such as Rejuvenating Cream by IH Distribution LLC (www.ihdistribution.com) is effective. Dr. Robert Bernard, M.D., Plastic Surgeon in New York, states gently massaging with an effective cream is one of the most effective techniques, early on, to minimize scarring.
DON’T ignore a scar that becomes inflamed, reddened, raised, or itchy. These signs may indicate an infection or allergic reaction to the antibacterial cream used or even the bandage.
DO ask your physician to eliminate stitches before they leave “track marks”. Usually after a week’s time, skin is healed sufficient for stitch removal and this prevents the little bumps that form on either side of the incision and can become permanent reminders.
Cosmetics applied correctly can also be ver good at covering scars. Stick with all-natural products that do not contain animal product or by-products or petroleum based formulations.
© IH Distribution LLC, 2004
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| Natural Hormone Balance, Part II |
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In Part I of Natural Hormone Balance, we explored the ongoing debate about synthetic hormone replacement therapy (HRT) vs. all-natural progesterone products. International Health Distribution understands the importance of HRT and how it affects women of all ages. We continually strive to not only provide top-of-the-line natural progesterone products, but also to educate and keep you informed of the latest medical studies on the subject. As promised in Part I of Natural Hormone Balance, International Health Distribution offers up some clarifying definitions of common buzz words among women’s health.
Progesterone
Progesterone identifies one specific chemical. More specifically, progesterone identifies one single molecule (sometimes confused with a class of hormones). It is just this one single hormone that impacts the woman’s body—and it’s manufactured in the body by various organs.
Progesterone is a “building block,” if you will, for other hormones such as adrenal hormones (adrenaline), which are used in response to stress and danger. The adrenal hormones increase blood pressure to prepare the body for self-defense.
Progestins
Available from pharmaceutical companies with a prescription from a licensed physician, progestins are synthetic, wherein progesterone is actually altered at the molecular level. As you can imagine, altering the molecular structure of progesterone to progestin can cause significant changes, particularly as it affects the human body.
It has been documented that progestins are not utilized as an aid to supplement hormones, and they are actually difficult for the body to break down and excrete. Most progestins can also be derived from organic compounds, such as found in plants, through a process called hydrolyzation.
Natural Progesterone
Natural Progesterone can be derived from wild yams and soybeans, and developed into progesterone. This is exactly the same in molecular structure and action to human progesterone, which is made for this method and graded by the U.S. Pharmacopoeia (USP). It is commonly transformed into a cream for transdermal (rubbed into the skin) absorption.
It is said to be an “identical likeness” to human progesterone. Dr. Ron Eaker claims there is evidence that natural progesterone creams are helpful for many menopausal side effects. He, along with other medical professionals, now shows significant data that this is valid.
Recently, there were two papers presented at the World Congress of Fertility that documented improvement in hot flashes for women using progesterone creams. These papers also acknowledge many testimonies of natural progesterone effectiveness for pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) as well as various other menopausal symptoms. More investigations are forthcoming almost daily.
Another study recently published in a medical journal found significant improvement in hot flash symptoms when transdermal natural progesterone was used. All-natural progesterone has also proved to inhibit abnormal growth of cells in key body organs, which may actually transfer to additional diseases potentially impeding the growth of cancer developed cells, which has obvious major implications.
In summary, natural progesterone that is applied in the form of a cream has been documented to be a viable option for women wishing to effectively and safely treat basic hormonal imbalance, including symptoms and conditions that occur throughout a woman’s life span. Researchers have also linked these findings to acne improvement, particularly for teenage girls.
International Health Distribution invites women of all walks of life to peruse our extensive line of all-natural progesterone products, provided by our #1 supplier Arbonne International.
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| Professional Skin Care Look |
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When you walk in a room, have people notice your Beauty not your make-up!
The place to start for skin care that looks professional is clear healthy skin, it’s a must. Whereas many women simply wash their face, cleansing the skin is important to the final finish. To effectively cleanse the skin, NEVER, EVER use soap off the shelf of the drugstore or grocery mart. A professional cleansing product that is specifically developed for your skin type is mandatory. World-class products, supplied by IH Distribution, include Cleansing Cream for dry skin, Cleansing Lotion for oily skin, hydrating wash with anti-aging properties for mature skin. More information about these products can be obtained from www.ihdistribution.com. Next, NEVER scrub your face with a washcloth, always use the fingertips. Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry with a towel.
A critical step often missed is the use of a toner or freshener, which is also directly tailored to your skin type; this is important because it will remove any remaining oil, debris, or remnants the cleanser left behind. Then, using the proper moisturizer (again, tailored to your skin type) is paramount.
The foundation used is vitally important because where eye shadow, blush and lipstick may accent your facial features; the foundation sets the tone for a woman's visual appearance. Find a shade that disappears into your skin, which will be the correct shade for your complexion. IH Distribution has 15 different shades for which one perfectly matches everyone’s skin. The About Face Line Defiance Makeup is SPF8, which smoothes the look of fine lines and wrinkles. The new line of liquid makeup is blended with vitamins A & E to protect against the invisible enemy - Time.
When using a blush to accent facial features, use a slightly darker shade to provide a contour to your face and provide cheekbones that "lift" from your face. Start at the earlobe down towards the cheek so a "glob" isn't left on the cheek. Use a blush that is lighter in color to bring out the highlights.
Eye makeup - use shadows to effectively reflect your moods! Take time to practice and you can apply eye shadow accurately and easily. Keep in mind that light colors highlight features and dark colors diminish. Use either 2 or 3 different shades, start with the lightest first on the entire eye lid, medium lower only and the darkest on the outer corner which provides a perception of depth.
Eyeliner should be applied with short strokes and remember to start at the center and work outside to the corners.
To complete the look and the mood, quality mascara finishes your eye make-up --- with dark eyes use navy, black, or dark brown.
Nail color - Use a polish that compliments the overall tones of your make-up. For example, if you were using natural shades on your lips and cheeks, stay with a natural color for nails.
Finally, lip color adds the striking appearance that makes a woman stand out and appear desirable. A professional skin care tip is to try to use a lip pencil to outline the lips prior to lipstick application; it's a personal thing but very defining on some women. Also, try a small brush from tube lipstick to help define the contours of the mouth but, more importantly, really control the amount of color that's applied. Another professional skin care tip is to lightly apply powder over the lips before applying the lipstick which helps it stay on longer. For effective lipstick stain removal, apply a dab of glycerin and wash as usual.
Check IH Distribution's 10 About Face Lip Pencils and 28 About Face Lipsticks. Virtually a rainbow of colors, one is sure to fit and shade your lips with beautiful color, moistures, and antioxidant protection. Favorite colors are Mysterious, Smolder, Whisper, and Celebrity. The products are available online at www.ihdistribution.com.
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