(To restore shine and remove product build-up in your hair, use the following homemade solution: Mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with one cup of water. Shampoo and rinse hair as usual, then wash with the homemade solution and rinse. If you have long, fine hair you can leave it in to help prevent tangling. Why it works? The acid in vinegar strips silicone from the hair shaft and smooths down the cuticle to make your hair shiny. Photograph source, Stylist Nicoletta Santoro; Photographer Patrick Demarchelier.)
(Did you know green, white, black and oolong tea are all derived from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis evergreen shrub. The difference in antioxidant content occurs in how the tea leaves are processed after harvest. White tea retains the highest amount of antioxidants because it undergoes the least amount of processing. Green tea is processed more than white tea, but less than black tea and contains a level of antioxidants between white and black teas. Black tea contains the least amount of antioxidants because it goes through more processing. Red tea or Rooibos (pronounced “roy-boss”) tea isn’t actually from a tea plant at all. This caffeine-free “tisane” or herbal tea is derived from a flowering bush and also contains antioxidants. Tip source, Canadian Living Magazine. Photograph Source, the ever-inspiring The English Muse.)
(Earrings are the ultimate way to accessorize; doing so strategically is important. Consider these tips about the shape of your face to invest in the best pair of earrings to perfectly alter your portions: Round shape? Wear a longer earring to elongate the face; Longer face? Wear a rounder style; Square jaw can be softened with an oval shaped earring; Heart shape can be given a stronger jawline using a triangular piece. Photograph source, felicefawn on Deviantart.)
(Feng Shui suggests the use of vibrant tones such as red, purple and blue in the areas you devote to financial work serve to increase your chances of prosperity. Hanging a mirror in the work space will also aid in earning and keeping money. Wind chimes signal financial good fortune, so keep one hanging around. Be sure you sit facing the door, never with your back to it. A clear view of the door will help you feel more secure and allow you to be more productive. Photograph Source, Photographer Tom Palumbo via vi.sualize.us.)
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(Practitioner of Chinese medicine Adele Reising suggests trying this Ginger Tea with Raw Brown Sugar recipe for menstrual cramps: Ingredients include three slices of fresh minced ginger & raw brown sugar. Boil minced ginger in one-and-a-half cups of water for five to ten minutes. Add one tablespoon of raw, unprocessed brown sugar and enjoy! Photograph Source, Garance doré.)
(Dear lovely readers: Did you know that to lose those last few pounds, Dr. Joey Shulman, author of The Last 15 - A Weight Loss Breakthrough suggests: eating breakfast; stop eating at 7 p.m. five nights per week; drink three cups of green tea per day; eat low glycemic index carbohydrates (yes, you can and should have bread, but make it whole grain); eat protein at every meal; be like the French and watch your portion size; and eat slowly (it takes 20 minutes for the brain to register a "full" sensation. Photograph source, Carli Burni by Dewey Nicks via Tatielle.)
(Dear lovely readers: Did you know kiwifruit offers beauty benefits from stimulating collagen synthesis (vital to lovely skin) to maintaining healthy bones and teeth to protecting against wrinkles and premature aging? Because kiwis are antioxidant all-stars, they can help neutralize free radicals, which otherwise can cause damage to cells that could lead to inflammation, cancer and heart disease. ~ Lisa Drayer is a beauty nutritionist and health reporter and in her latest book, 'The Beauty Diet: Looking Great Has Never Been so Delicious' she writes that it's not what you put ON your body that makes you beautiful, it's what goes IN your body. Photograph Source, The English Muse via We Heart It.)
