June 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
Jennifer Price - Our Facebook Friend Winner!
We wanted to follow up with some information on our Facebook Friend winner - Jennifer Price. Jennifer lives in Waterloo, Ontario and works at The University of Ontario – she’s off for the summer but will be back to work in September. Jennifer is single, but looking!
Regarding the beauty products she won, she says “I would like to thank you for the products, I am very happy with them. I hope that others that win get to enjoy them as much as I do.”
Remember if you would like to be a Facebook Friend you can sign-up at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=660377334.
You can also follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/HBHSite.
Product of The Month
This month’s “Product Of The Month” is Damage Control, SPF 30, Water Resistant. With the summer months coming up, you need to protect your skin beauty from the sun’s UVA and UVB rays. As you age, you will definitely be glad you did! This advanced, water resistant formula includes a premium sunscreen ingredient, Parsol® 1789 and helps prevent sunburn by preserving maximum SPF even after 40 minutes of activity in the water. This formula includes arnica, chamomile, linden and rosemary extracts and works well for all skin types (6 oz./170 g). You can find this product at www.ihd.myarbonne.com. IH Distribution LLC will add to its normal FREE hand cream by also including a FREE herbal foot cream just for ordering this sunburn resistant formula. Try it now and let us know what you think. |
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Recipes for Good Health
This month’s “healthy recipe” is “Stuffed Mushrooms”. As always, you can find our group of healthy recipes at http://www.hormones-beauty-health.com/recipes.htm. Send your favorite recipes to us at sales@hormones-beauty-health.com and we’ll post them on our blog and in our Newsletter! You can read our blog at http://www.hormones-beauty-health.com/wordpress/.
1 10-Ounce Package Frozen Chopped Spinach |
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- Thaw spinach, then drain well by squeezing excess liquid from it. Meanwhile, spray a cold 15x10x1” baking pan with nonstick coating. Set baking pan aside.
- Remove stems from mushrooms. Set tops aside. Chop enough mushroom stems to make 2 cups. In a 10” skillet, cook chopped mushrooms stems, onion, and garlic in margarine until onion is tender but not browned. Add thawed spinach. Cook over low heat until most of the liquid is evaporated.
- Stir parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, pimento, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper into spinach mixture. Spoon mixture into mushroom tops.
- Place stuffed mushroom tops in the prepared baking pan. Bake in a 425 degree F. oven for 10-15 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare stuffing and spoon into mushroom caps; cover and chill up to 2 hours.
Servings - 20. Per serving – Calories 30, Fat 1g, Carbohydrates 4g, Cholesterol 1mg, Sodium 78mg
"The Hollywood Corner" - Heather Locklear!
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At 46, Heather Locklear is still a beautiful “blonde bombshell”. Although she prefers a natural look when it comes to makeup, Heather admits “I love makeup. I have drawers and drawers of it. You can’t imagine what the area under my sink looks like.” She says “I don’t wear much makeup. I put on mascara, because of my light eyes, and maybe some blush, and that’s it. At night, I add a lip liner and black liquid eyeliner.” Her skin care routine includes washing her face with a cleansing milk containing Hawthorne for sensitive skin, moisturizing, and liberal use of sunblock with an SPF of at least 45. She also uses an eye cream every night and gives herself facials regularly. |
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She says she maintains her petite frame by eating healthily, avoiding carbohydrates as much as possible, and works out three days a week. She says “I feel more confident about myself now than I did twenty years ago. And I can honestly say I look better today.”
What Type of Hair Do You Have?
Just as the type of skin you have requires different care, the type of hair you have also requires special care. There are 4 types of hair – processed, curly, wavy, and straight. We will dedicate one month to each hair type. This month we will talk about Processed Hair.
The description of processed hair is hair that is currently bleached, permed, or has more than 70% highlights.
Characteristics – Coloring, perming, and relaxing do enhance the look of hair by creating shade and depth. The chemicals used in these processes permanently alter the interior of the hair shaft, which can weaken the hair, making it prone to breaking, splitting, or frizzing. Also, the disruption of the cuticle prevents light reflecting from the hair surface, making it far less likely to shine.
To determine how damaged your hair is, take 5 or 6 strands and drop them in a glass of water, then tap them with your finger. If they sink, they’re absorbing water, which is a sign of damage. If they float, then your hair is healthy.
Caring For Processed Hair – Adding moisture is the key, however, there may be one problem. Processed hair is often also combination hair (oily roots, dry shafts and ends). Just as with combination skin, fixing one area leads to problems in the other area. Therefore, washing processed hair is a delicate balancing act of cleansing roots and moisturizing ends.
- If your hair is colored, choose a shampoo that is specifically designed for colored hair, meaning it will automatically be more gentle and contain ingredients to preserve color.
- If your hair is permed or relaxed, choose any moisturizing shampoo but make sure you apply it only to your roots and always rub in well. Then apply a quick burst of water and gently massage the hair shaft as it runs down to remove any dirt and grime. Rinse well.
After shampooing comes conditioning. Use a rich conditioner, mainly on the ends of the hair, smoothing the leftover on your palms on the rest of the shaft. Rinse very well.
Dry your hair naturally whenever possible as heat can dehydrate it. Avoid harsh rubbing with a towel as this can make tangles in the hair and increase snapping of the strands. If you are using a blow dryer, apply a little serum to the ends of the hair first – this will seal in the moisture.
Tips For Processed Hair
- Wash only every few days to prevent it from drying out more. In between, use a dry shampoo on the roots to absorb oil and grease.
- UV light stimulates oil production and drying. Use UV-protectant hairsprays in the summer to screen out the rays.
- Use an intensive conditioning treatment on the ends once a week. Use one with hot oil (or the recipe below)
Conditioning Treatment – For a rich mask that will restore essential nutrients to your hair, use a treatment that is based on dairy products.
Here is a recipe:
1 Egg
2 Tablespoons Cream Cheese
2 Tablespoons Cream
2 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons Water
1/4 Grapefruit
Mix products in a blender. Apply the mixture to your hair and leave it on for 5 minutes, rinse with tepid water, and let your hair dry naturally if possible.
Next month we will talk about Curly Hair!
34 Menopause Symptoms
In our ongoing endeavor to cover each of the 34 Menopause Symptoms (one every month) – this month’s subject is Night Sweats.
Almost all women suffer from night sweats – before, during, or after menopause. If you haven’t been informed or just weren’t interested at the time, an unexpected episode can be very disturbing.
What Are Night Sweats? A common perspiration disorder that occurs during sleep. It can be so severe it wakes you up night-after-night, either from the uncontrollable heat or being wet and shivering because of damp sleepwear. This can significantly disturb a balanced life (both physically and emotionally).
What Causes Night Sweats? The most common cause is the hormonal changes related to menopause. The hypothalamus (heat regulatory area in the brain) regulates the body heat according to the ambient temperature, i.e. if it’s hot outside, it makes the body release heat; if it’s cold outside, it retains heat in the body. Night sweats occur when the hypothalamus starts overproducing heat. The reason for the malfunction of the hypothalamus is the declining level of estrogen hormones during menopause.
How to Deal with Night Sweats! The first thing to do is improve the overall health of your body, which can be accomplished by following a healthy diet and starting an exercise program. A healthy diet should consist of protein, fiber, fruits, vegetables, and grains. Being realistic, we don’t always eat this way every day, consequently, you should consider a “whole foods” vitamin, which supplies not only your daily vitamins but fruits and vegetables as well and can be found at health food stores.
Here are some other ways to combat night sweats – sleep in a cool room, use a fan, lower the thermostat if possible, drink 2 quarts of water every day, keep cold water at hand. Some things to avoid – alcohol, caffeine, spicy foods, hot soups, and stop smoking.
We hope you enjoyed this topic and if you have any comments, concerns, or questions, please direct them to questions@hormones-beauty-health.com and we will endeavor to answer them as soon as possible.
Next month’s topic will be Irregular Periods. As always, If you have a specific issue that is affecting you or you would like us to discuss, please send us an email at questions@hormones-beauty-health.com and we will put it at the top of the list.
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