April 2008 Newsletter
In our Newsletter we strive to bring you the latest information in all areas of hormones, beauty, and health. We do, however, encourage you to send any requests for articles or any comments you may have to us at sales@ihdistribution.com
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Product of The Month
This month’s “Product of The Month” is Arbonne’s NutriMinC RE9 Deep Pore Cleansing Masque. It deep cleans pores, refines skin, and is formulated with the absorbing properties Kaolin & Bentonite. Impurities are washed away as improved skin color, clarity and firmness is REvealed thanks to Arbonne's Bio-Hydria® Complex of botanicals, Vitamin C and Nanospheres.
I personally have been using this Masque for a couple years and find that the pores of my skin are smaller and my complexion much smoother looking. One great advantage that you get with the NutriMinC cleansing system is that it automatically adjusts to your skin type – oily, dry, or combination.
You can find this product at www.ihd.myarbonne.com. Give it a try and let us know how it works for you.
Recipes for Good Health
This month’s “healthy recipe” is “Ham, Gruyere & Spinach Bread Pudding”. As always, you can find our group of healthy recipes at http://www.hormones-beauty-health.com/pageAppendix03.html.
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- Preheat over to 375° F. Coat an 11x7” glass baking dish or a 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
- Custard: Whisk egg whites, eggs, and milk in a medium bowl. Add mustard, pepper, and rosemary; whisk to combine.
- Toss bread, spinach, roasted red peppers, and ham in a large bowl. Add the custard and toss well to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and push down to compact. Cover with foil.
- Bake until the custard has set (40-45 minutes). Uncover, sprinkle with cheese and continue baking until the pudding is puffed and golden on top (15-20 minutes more). Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Prepare the pudding through Step 3; refrigerate overnight. Let stand at room temperature while the over preheats. Bake as directed in Step 4.
- To wilt spinach – rinse thoroughly in cool water. Transfer to a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and punch several holes in the wrap. Microwave on high until wilted (2-3 minutes). Squeeze out excess moisture from the spinach before adding it to the recipe.
Serves 6. Per serving – Calories 276, Fat 10g, Carbohydrates 25g, Protein 21g, Cholesterol 169 mg, Sodium 746mg, Fiber 3g, Potassium 422mg, Vitamin A 70%, Folate 37%, Calcium 30%, Vitamin C 20%
Accentuate Your Lips!
Your lips are a very important part of your beauty look! Below are some basic tips for beautiful lips, then some specifically designed for full and thin lips.
Basic Lip Tips
- To keep your lipstick on all day, apply a soft lip pencil all over your lips, cover with lipstick, then blot.
- To keep your lipstick on while eating, do NOT put them on the utensils. Use your lower teeth and tongue to do the work.
- To highlight your lips, use a very light eye shadow color that coordinates with your lip color tones and place it in the center of your upper and lower lips after applying lipstick.
- Apply foundation around the lips instead of lip liner.
- To smooth out lips, gently rub with a washcloth before applying lipstick.
- If your lips are unevenly shaped, use a lighter color lipstick on the smaller sized lip.
- If you like the pouty, sexy look, emphasize your lips with a dab of gloss in the center.
- For fuller lips, line with a pencil then blend the edges with a sponge applicator. Cover with gloss or petroleum jelly.
Full Lip Tips
- Do NOT wear lip color that is too glossy or shiny.
- Do NOT use lip liner. If you really like the look, soften the edge of your lips with your finger or a Q-Tip.
Thin Lip Tips
- Take your lip liner beyond the lip, using a neutral-colored pencil. Then apply lipstick.
- Do NOT wear dark shades of lipstick – it will make your lips look smaller.
- Apply white shadow on the center of your lips (over lipstick) and spread gently.
34 Menopause Symptoms
There are 34 menopause symptoms listed below.
| Difficulty Concentrating Hot Flashes Vaginal Dryness Incontinence Changes in Odor Anxiety Migranes Digestive Problems Tingling Extremeties |
Night Sweats Fatigue Memory Loss Bloating Racing Heart Beat Irritability Aching Joints Gum Problems Osteoporosis |
Irregular Periods Hair Loss Dizziness Allergies Mood Swings Panic Disorder Burning Tongue Muscle Tensions |
Loss of Libido Sleep Disorders Weight Gain Fingernails Depression Breast Tenderness Electric Shocks Itchy Skin |
Menopause symptoms will affect approximately 70% of women approaching menopause. They are caused by changing hormonal levels and almost all women notice early symptoms while still having periods -- this is called perimenopause.
The symptoms of menopause generally last throughout the entire menopause transition – some may experience them the rest of their lives, some may not experience any at all.
We will cover one item, in-depth, every month, starting next month with “Difficulty Concentrating”. If you have any concerns or a specific issue that is affecting you, please send us an email at sales@ihdistribution.com and we will put it at the top of the list.
Guest Authors Wanted
If you are a writer and are interested in having your articles published, please email us at sales@ihdistribution.com. We are always looking for new information, opinions, and insights. We will consider articles on all topics related to hormones, beauty, or health. Also, include a short bio.
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