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January 9, 2020

AER Launches Cordless Hair Dryer

Rising company AER announced the launch of the world’s first professional-grade, smart cordless hair dryer. Driven by a desire to advance technology in hair care tools, the AER Dryer introduced a proprietary first of its kind Lithium Silicon battery that allows for the power required for cordless capability and the performance equal or greater to the premiere hair dryers on the market. In addition, the AER Dryer provides significantly less carbon dioxide emissions than current high-wattage electric hair dryers. The AER Dryer was designed to be smarter, advance hair health, be healthier, and allow its users the freedom to travel and be free (from cords).

 

 

Designed in the U.S. and engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of mobile lifestyles, the dryer is the first “Smart” hair dryer to utilize artificial intelligence to promote hair health. The SmartDry AI mode uses 13 sensors throughout the device that read environmental and temperature conditions in real time. This unique feature of the AER Dryer uses data to adjust the airflow and temperature to prevent excess damage caused by overheating, while maintaining fast dry times. As the device learns from the data it collects, the AER Dryer can load and record dynamic “SmartDry Profiles” that can be adjusted for specific hair types, lengths and weather conditions.

The SmartDry AI Technology integrates via a smartphone app. The dryer’s firmware receives updates via Bluetooth, enabling future smart functionality and upgrades. The AER Dryer keeps getting smarter and will continue to improve over time.

The AER Dryer is versatile and can operate with a cord or and cordless on battery power. The run time of the AER Dryer while cordless is up to 4 hours depending on the heat setting. The charge time using the charging cradle is approximately 90 minutes. When corded or resting on the cradle, the battery is continuously charging even while in use.

“Over the past seven years our battery technology team at AER has pushed the boundaries in consumer battery cell technology, creating the most revolutionary cordless hairdryer the world has ever seen,” said Eric Nelson (President/Co-founder).

At a weight of approximately two pounds, the dryer’s lightweight ergonomic design provides freedom to dry hair on the move and wherever you may go. The AER Dryer features LED indicators in the front for different heat and fan settings, multiple temperature sensors to regulate air temperature, a humidity sensor, a three-axis accelerometer to detect motion and gestures, an advanced Battery Management System (BMS) that optimizes run-time and battery cell life, and a Bluetooth transceiver for connecting to AER’s smartphone app for updates and data insights. In addition, the AER Dryer is noticeably quiet, delivering an improved user experience.

What made the AER Dryer possible was a collaboration with engineering firm Stafl Systems who is most known for their work on record-breaking electric cars and AER’s battery team which invented the chemistry behind the next generation Lithium Silicon AER battery cell technology. Independent tests have shown that AER’s battery power and energy density is far greater than any other battery cell on the market today. Meticulously engineered, this superior battery provides power to the AER Dryer’s energy efficient motors and precision fan blades all the while allowing for controlled ergonomic flow and a balanced, comfortable feel.

Having initiatives in developing eco-friendly technology, the AER Dryer is up to 77% more energy-efficient than conventional hair dryers, using less than one third of the average energy per drying cycle. In a study by AER, the average user dries his or her hair 300 days per year between 12-30 min per day. Under these conditions, using the AER Dryer would generate a savings of 124 kWh. At an average of 1.22 pounds of CO2 per kilowatt-hour, there would be a savings of 151 pounds of CO2 each year, per user. Once AER achieves just three percent market penetration, it will eliminate 226,500 tons of CO2 annually. With a total worldwide market size of $6.7b, it is estimated that if one million traditional hair dryers were replaced with AER Dryers, it would be the equivalent of removing 45,000 cars from the road. To reduce the carbon footprint left by hair tools and to promote AER’s initiatives advancing corporate environmental sustainability, AER will launch its #Roadtoamillion campaign upon its release.

Beside energy conservation, cordless capability and benefits of hair health, the AER Dryer’s sleek design make it one of the most uniquely attractive tools to enter the haircare market. Made of soft-touch plastics with metallicized accents, it will be available in three color variations: black, white and deep green. The dryer will include a battery charging cradle, detachable AC power cord and come with both a diffuser and concentrator attachment. It will retail for $389 at www.AERdryer.com and select retail partners. AER will launch March 2, 2020 on Kickstarter and available direct to consumers and brick in mortar stores by Fall 2020. In addition, AER will be giving away 10 hair dryers to select subscribers through a giveaway contest. The company will also be rolling out with additional cordless products in the Fall of 2020 with the aim to revolutionize haircare tools with the use of artificial intelligence and advanced technology.

Technical Information

  • Cordless & Battery Operated with 120 Wh of Battery Capacity
  • Quiet Operation
  • High energy density Lithium Ion Cells with Silicon Anode Technology
  • Ability to Operate continuously while plugged in to the wall (AC Power)
  • Dual 500W Heating Coils (DC and AC)
  • Internal Battery Charger from AC Plug
  • Disconnect-able AC Power Cord
  • 3 Phase Brushless DC Motor
  • Smooth ramp up and down
  • Microprocessor Controlled Heat and Fan Output
  • Heat and Fan speed are dynamically controlled from 0 – 100%
  • Digital button panel interface for controlling the system
  • RGB light ring can display any color for status indication or aesthetics
  • Charging base for fast charging (90-minutes)
  • Wire management feature on the charging base to hide excess wire length
  • LED indicators in the front for different heat and fan settings
  • Main on/off switch
  • Multiple temperature sensors to regulate air temperature
  • Humidity sensor
  • 3-axis Accelerometer to detect motion and gestures
  • Advanced Battery Management System (BMS) that optimizes run time and battery cell life
  • Bluetooth transceiver for connecting to smartphones – supports firmware updates and supports device telemetry to a global fleet monitoring system

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January 8, 2020

10 QUESTIONS ABOUT COSMETIC SURGERY YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW- ANSWERED BY A BOARD- CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON

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Thank you to Dr. Manish Shah, Board- Certified Denver, Colorado Plastic Surgeon for sharing your knowledge with us.

How long do breast implants last until they have to be removed and done again?
Although the implants themselves last forever, their structural integrity does not. Over time, the average wear and tear could cause a rupture or leak. In general, saline or silicone implants should be replaced or removed every 10 to 15 years if you notice any changes. A rupture in a saline implant tends to be more noticeable, as the deflation is visible. While that may sound scary, it’s actually quite harmless, as the saline is just absorbed by the body. However, it is not as easy to notice if a silicone implant has ruptured. For this reason, most doctors will recommend an MRI every 2 years for their patients with silicone implants to check for leaks. Implants may need to be removed or replaced for other reasons too, but in general, should last from 10 to 25 years.

If I have fat removed through liposuction, will it reappear elsewhere?
Technically, yes, it is possible for the fat to return, but only if you let it come back. If the patient maintains their weight, the fat will not return or appear somewhere else on your body. A little bit of weight gain is fine, such as 5 to 10 pounds, as long as patients stay close to their “post-lipo weight”. Because fat cells accumulate in an evenly distributed manner, weight gain tends to be more noticeable in areas that are untreated than treated. So, even patients who gained a considerable amount of weight post-lipo look better than they did if they had not undergone surgery.

After repeated Botox injections, will facial muscles ever lose the ability to frown?
Even though one of the side effects of Botox is difficulty smiling or frowning, the effects of Botox wear off in 3 to 4 months. Repeated use of Botox causes the muscles treated to atrophy and thin out. When they “wake” back up they tend to be weaker and less likely to make wrinkle. This is why many consider Botox a great anti-aging treatment. Botox can be administered in a way in which it does not freeze the muscle completely. This is something you would discuss with your injector.

Discuss with the injector what your goals are. Some people such as actors need to be able to express themselves. In this case, Botox can be administered so as not to freeze the muscle completely. Others want certain muscles not to move at all. An experienced injector has the knowledge to make adjustments. We also have the ability to combine Botox with other treatments to assist your goals.

I thought silicone breast implants can rupture, so why are they still used?
Both saline and silicone implants can leak. But, it is much harder to tell when a silicone implant has ruptured over a saline implant. Someone with silicone implants may go months or even years without noticing. This is due to the very thick and viscous silicone filling, moving only at very slow rates. It will generally stay within the capsule of breast tissue surrounding your implant, which makes for a simple replacement. Additionally, silicone is the gold standard against which other implantable materials get compared. It is a safe material when used in the human body.

Will liposuction eliminate cellulite?
Although patients used to think liposuction could eliminate cellulite, today doctors are not recommending it for that use. In some cases, liposuction can actually make the cellulite worse by creating more dimples in the skin. While it is true that excess fat can make cellulite worse, it’s not the real cause. Liposuction on the thighs and butt only marginally improve the appearance of cellulite. On the contrary, thin skin in these areas can exacerbate the problem, especially in older women where the skin tends to be less elastic.

Doctors have found that ultrasound and laser-assisted liposuction can effectively reduce cellulite because it tightens the skin as it removes fat. But again, these alone will not rid you of cellulite.

Will I have to wear my hair over my ears to cover face-lift scars?
On average, face-lift scars around the ears take about six months to fade and become almost invisible. You probably are going to want to wear your hair down for the first month for recovery purposes. It’s best to choose a hairstyle within this time that will not apply added pressure to the area of incision while still helping to cover up the scar at the same time. Ask your doctor how soon it is safe for you to wear makeup over the scar as a cover up option until they fully fade.

Can my breast implants pop?
Unfortunately, yes breast implants can “pop”, but it is rare and easily treatable. Both saline and silicone implants have an outer shell that can potentially develop a tear, called a rupture. The rupture could be caused by a variety of things such as normal aging of the implant, trauma caused by a car accident, a needle insertion during a biopsy, or other factors. If you experience any changes in breast shape and size, and increased pain, firmness, and swelling over a period of weeks, these may be signs that your implant has ruptured. Most corrective surgeries include removing both implants and replacing them in the same surgery. Your surgeon might also recommend that you switch to a different type of implant. In any case, discuss with your doctor in detail the best option to avoid risk of rupture in the future.

What happens if I’m not happy with my surgical results?
The first step is to be patient. Some patients look good in as fast as three weeks, others three months, and, for some, the full results aren’t apparent until six months after surgery. You should wait for all the post-surgical swelling and bruising to go away completely before fretting over the end result.

With that being said, speak up if you are feeling anxious. At your follow-up appointment, it is perfectly fine to voice to your surgeon that you are feeling disappointed. A good doctor will address your concerns, walk you through the recovery process, and if necessary, talk about the next steps.

How soon after my lipo can I have sex?
After having a procedure like liposuction or a tummy tuck, you will definitely feel some moderate soreness and swelling. It’s normal. When it comes to resuming sexual activity, your personal level of comfort plays a large factor as there is no specific body structure you can damage after liposuction. This means your soreness or the healing process of your incisions may be the only thing stopping you from being intimate. As soon as you feel both physically and emotionally ready, you are safe to resume having sex. For most patients, it takes about a week.  But if we removed excess fat on large areas of your thighs, belly, and/or buttocks, you might have to wait a week to ten days. Before then, your body will be tender and that could make the experience painful.

What is the youngest age you would consider performing a facelift?

When evaluating a patient for facelift surgery, age is only a relative consideration. I’ve performed facelifts on patients under 40 years of age who lost a lot of weight causing their face to deflate and sag. That being said, most facelift or neck lift procedures are performed on patients between 45-70 years old. If the volume loss can be managed by treatments other than facelift surgery, patients will opt for them. However, once those minimally invasive or noninvasive treatments no longer cut it, a patient can choose to have a facelift. For some patients that may be in their early 40’s.

Is there a trendy cosmetic procedure that you feel is a waste of money and time?

The procedure that I find a waste of time and money is Kybella. It is so expensive for patients and has significant social downtime. I can get better results, more quickly with neck liposuction. Also, I am still waiting to see if patients can get decent results with Sculptra injections for buttocks augmentation. For doctors that can’t perform surgical procedures, or for patients who want to avoid surgery, these may be their only choices.

 

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January 7, 2020

Women and watch dials – What does it tell about her style?

Gone are the days when watches were meant only for men! Today, women obsess about watches as much as men do. You can tell it by the increasing number of women watch ambassadors for famous brands.

Women love to style their attires and accessories, with a designed and chic watch. It completes their look and complements their persona. Also, a designer and sleek watch add the much-required gravitas to a woman, to grace the occasion she’s dressed for. Hence, it’s natural that women have their best watch brands and dials as well.

They say knowing a woman is challenging! But if you want to know about her style, which in turn reflects about her as well, observe her watch dial. The following pointers will help you:

  1. The round watch dials

Generally, women who love round watch dials are conventional! They love to stick to rules and are very old school in matters of fashion and style. The earliest watch dials were always round. With time the designers started to experiment with the dial design and came up with more variants. Women who prefer round dials are also opinionated and have fixed rules in their lives. Today, new age watch brands have come up with attractive round dial watches. To know more, you can check out the various Emporio Armani watch models. 

  1. The rectangle watch dials

This woman is both conventional and has her way of thinking! She is more of a thinker and observer. And yet she loves to go by a few rules and traditions that appeal to her thought process. Women who like to sport rectangle dials are ambitious, smart speakers, dress classy, and their fashion sense is sober and minimal. Usually, they prefer a dark leather watch strap, in a matte finish. These women are pragmatic and confident about the decision they make.

  1. The oval watch dials

The shape itself shares a lot about the women who love wearing it! Women with an affinity for oval watch dials are very feminine. Their style and fashion code range from traditional to modern, but they tend to be less experimental. They are usually reserved and have a world of their own. Socially, they love to mix with people and also maintain a personal discipline diligently.

  1. The oversized round or square dials

These are the women who make bold choices in life! Most women who prefer this dial are creative and make unique choices in life. They are known for their upbeat and experimental fashion and dressing choices. Usually, women with oversized watch dials love to explore the world. They speak without many inhibitions and make distinctive fashion choices in life. 

  1. The square watch dials

Women who love to wear square watch dials are go getters! They love conventions and yet have their own set of rules to lead life. In terms of fashion, they like to keep to their unique styles and experiment when they feel the need to.

These are some of the famous watch dials that women love! You can use the pointers to decipher women by just a fraction based on the dials.

 

 

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January 2, 2020

Stack Up The Love This Valentine’s Day with Pharaoun Cocktail Rings

Pharaoun Cocktail Rings are the perfect way to honor oneself this Valentine’s Day with a gift of love, beauty and glamour. With the release of Pharaoun’s stackable cocktail ring collection, you can now make this Valentine’s Day special by creating your own unique combination of rings that represent your independence and strength.

Cocktail rings are the woman’s ring, and represent a relationship with no one other than onself. With stackable cocktail rings, you can wear more than one ring at a time, and are able to create your own unique pairing. Each ring in the stackable collection includes an elaborate set of hidden stones that are a silent reminder of the beauty, power, and independence found in every woman.

With 435 pairings, these stackable cocktail rings offer an endless way to express your individuality and strength!

“My most stylish clients always stacked my cocktail rings so I decided to create a special collection that makes it easy to mix and match colors and styles in hundreds of unique combinations.  These women continue to surprise me, and the pairings and even triples they create truly express their incredible sense of style.” Says Mendoza.

Pharaoun Cocktail Rings On The Scene

Pharaoun Cocktail Rings are a celebrity sensation, having been seen on the fingers of stars such as Alessia Cara (“Here”), Sonequa Martin-Green (Star Trek), Laura Vandervoort (Smallvile), Jann Arden (“Insensitive”), Ann Pirvu (“Reign”) and Gigi Gorgeous (This is Everything: Gigi Gorgeous) this fall at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival, to name a few. Other notable women wearing the rings include but are not limited to: Miss Mundo Puerto Rico 2019 Daniella Rodriguez, and author, actress, dancer, producer Jenna Dewan.

PHARAOUN – The name Pharaoun embodies the glory of the forgotten tastemakers of history, and is a reaffirmation that we are standing on the shoulders of giants, humbly paying our respect to the past, while declaring our commitment to build a better and more beautiful future.

The Inspiration Behind Pharaoun Cocktail Rings: A True Valentine

Pharaoun is Mendoza’s testament to the strength of the women who molded and nurtured him, and is dedicated to his wife, whose death brought his desired legacy to the forefront of his life’s work.

He took his grief and translated it into gratitude not only for his wife, but for all the women around him.  Radically, he began Pharaoun not through sales, but by gifting hundreds of rings to the women in his life.

To each person, as they decide which ring is right for her, Mendoza implores, “My hope is that you fall in love with one of my cocktail rings, not only because of its design, but because it represents a part of you that you love. Maybe it reflects a part of you that you don’t see often but want to be reminded of. Maybe it is your greatest strength.  Maybe it is the person you want to be. The choice is yours.

 The Designs

The combination of traditional elements with a requirement for elegance defines Mendoza’s work.  “I learned how to design rings by studying the most exquisite artifacts of the past.” Mendoza said.  “My goal is to design rings that are more beautiful than anything the world has ever seen, but I will never be able to do so unless I learn from and pay my respects to the brilliant designers of history.”

The Journey

Each Pharaoun cocktail ring takes you on a journey, as it has for Mendoza himself.  He thrived in the digital world, both as a software developer and startup executive, but his newfound respect for mortality has shifted his focus to the importance of personal connections in his life.

 For more information on Pharaoun Cocktail Rings,  click HERE.

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January 2, 2020

Runway Heels Launches Its Innovative Retractable Footwear

 

For the women on the go that seeks freedom from the hassle of carrying two pairs of shoes, Runway Heels, (https://www.runwayheels.com), is launching its patented retractable high heels, providing stylish comfort through enabling consumers to instantly transform heels into comfortable flats at the touch of a button.

Imagine stepping out of your home, on your way to your job, hopping on the subway and arriving at the office in comfy flats. With a simple click, you transform functional flats into classy fashion heels and step your way into work.

Runway Heels’ shoe features a Silicon Valley-designed steel-grade mechanism that allows wearers to quickly convert their high heels to flats or back again. Offered in a full range of sizes and contemporary styles, Runway Heel’s antimicrobial memory foam technology also provides additional comfort with temperature and pressure sensitivity, open-celled construction, conformability and resilience, and protection from the growth of microorganisms and transmission of harmful microbes.

Updated features for Runway Heels include a durable, scratch-resistant lab-tested heel that can withstand over 500 pounds of force weight during normal wear, the addition of new 100 percent Vegan materials, and the introduction of new Bridal, Casual, and Travel collections, (https://www.runwayheels.com/shop-2/ ). The company is also working on new shoe designs incorporating The Japanese Art of Paper Folding (Origami technology) for a mid-2020 launch.

Created four years ago out of the experience of a former flight attendant and long-time businesswoman, the company’s innovative shoe technology offers women much-needed relief from painful foot problems and potential medical issues long associated with high heels.

“It has been our team’s mission from the beginning to offer high heels that provide style without sacrificing comfort,” said Melody Avecilla, Runway Heels’ CEO. “This is a disruptive fashion technology product that will revolutionize women’s footwear. We are breaking the myth that shoemaking can only be done a certain way. Think of Runway Heels as two shoes in one. With our patented technology, you can change from flats to high heels or vice versa in a matter of seconds all at the push of a button.”

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December 30, 2019

Why Skincare Should Be Your New Year’s Resolution

Your resolution for 2020 should be to take better care of your skin. While it might feel like a chore at first, you’ll be happy that you decided to stick to this goal in the long run — especially ten years down the line, when you’re smiling in the mirror. Here are four skincare resolutions that you need to think about. 

Start Seeing the Pros

Stop all of the guesswork that comes with skincare. If you have been trying out different products for years and you have yet to get the results you want, you need to switch course and head straight to a skin clinic. 

Before committing to any treatments, the pros can run a complimentary Complexion Analysis during your consultation. Using a multi-spectral imaging system, they will determine what’s the best technique for treating, repairing and rejuvenating your skin. That way, you’ll know for sure that you’re taking the right steps. Go to Newdermamedlaserclinic.com to find out more about Complexion Analysis and the other skin treatments that they offer. 

Wear Sunscreen Every Day

Sunscreen isn’t just there to protect you from bad sunburns in the middle of the summer. It’s there to guard you against UV rays all year round so that you don’t see signs of long-term damage, like deep wrinkles and liver spots. You should be wearing a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 30. Put it on every morning, half an hour before you go outside and reapply every two hours. 

And if that’s not enough motivation for you, it will reduce your chances of developing skin cancer. Approximately 65% of melanoma cases are caused by UV radiation, so you need to get in the habit of wearing sunscreen and covering up when you go outside.

Wash Your Makeup Brushes

You wash your face, you wash your clothes and you wash your bedding because you don’t want dirt and grime on your skin. So, why don’t you treat your makeup brushes the same? You’re putting oil and bacteria onto your skin and setting yourself up for unpleasant breakouts — along with less than stellar makeup results. Your eye shadow is not going to look perfect when you have six different shades blended into your brush bristles. 

Wash your brushes, sponges and other applicators with warm water and gentle soap. If you put makeup on every single day, try to do this clean-up once a week.  

Take Time for Self-Care

Treat your skincare routine as a form of self-care so that you can manage your physical health and mental health simultaneously. Turn your nightly skincare steps into a relaxing ritual. Listen to soft, soothing music while you go through steps like removing makeup, applying a facemask and dabbing undereye cream. It’s an excellent opportunity to unwind from a long day at work and focus on yourself for a little while.

Sometimes it’s hard to stick with a New Year’s resolution because you can’t see the results right away. You get impatient, and then you give up. But with these resolutions, you’ll notice how clear and healthy your skin looks long before 2021 arrives. You’ll see a difference within weeks. 

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December 28, 2019

5 Best Locations for Destination Wedding In US

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Who does not desire a destination wedding? It’s everyone’s dream. Something is enchanting about a destination wedding, that’s the reason why people often get more attracted to it. A destination wedding is a great way to express your love at a location that you have been wondering for. Also, it enables your guests to spend a superb vacation and take away amazing memories. 

Today, there are numerous location options accessible, choosing the best one is up to you. But still, if you are confused with the location? No worries! Be calm and have a look at the list of the top locations to get married. 

Key West, Florida

Florida is an excellent choice for couples who love beaches. Apart from this, there is a lot more to do in Florida. You can have an underwater ceremony, which may be an inventive idea. The Florida Keys not only offer up all sorts of displays for lovers, but it’s hard to beat this region when it comes to fantastic wedding destinations. Here, you and your guests can enjoy everything from beautiful sunsets to champagne sails, diving, and snorkeling.

Shreveport, La

If you are planning your destination wedding in Louisiana Shreveport you may be on the right track. Shreveport offers great views of the city skyline and the riverfront. It is one of the best places where couples can enjoy there wedding. The beautiful weather and abundant vegetation separate this place from others. Couples who love blazing sunshine or rain can enjoy the outdoor wedding venues in Shreveport la which is a great option. Also, if you are full of romance then this place will suit you the best. 

San Diego, California

Fabulous weather matched with a mixture of cool elegance and boho-chic style makes San Diego one of the best places for destination weddings in the US. Here you can enjoy the beaches and can have fun beneath the shadow of the shady trees. From resorts to ceremony halls everything in San Diego is beautiful. Your guests would definitely love this place if you choose it for your wedding. 

Boston, Massachusetts 

Boston is excellent for a couple desiring a city set with plenty of history. Here one can enjoy a waterfront location to watch the yachts in the harbor or maybe a fantastic museum that’s 100 years old. Also, Boston is known for its incredible restaurants and activities which will engage your guests. 

Sea Island, Georgia

It’s almost surprising that Sea Island and it’s five miles of private beaches are seen in Georgia. This makes this place an ideal location for a destination wedding. Here, you can have your gathering inside a lovely hall after a breathtaking exchange of vows along the shimmering beach. There are also countless activities to keep everyone busy including horseback riding, spas, tennis, and fishing.

So make up your mind and choose the right one for you because it’s your wedding and your choice.  After all, you are to cherish your knotting memories, throughout your life.

 

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December 15, 2019

Natural Treatment For Depression Information

Being in a depressed state can really make you feel helpless. It’s important to understand that you aren’t. See more in this article. There are plenty of things that you can do to fight back against your depression even beyond taking medication. You can do things like change your behavior, your physical activity, and even your lifestyle or way of thinking. All of these things can be considered natural depression treatments. 

Tips To Help You Feel Better:

  1. Come Up With A Routine

One of the things that you should be doing when you are depressed is getting yourself in a routine. You want to get yourself in a routine because it can create a much-needed structure in your life. After all, depression can strip you of the structure that is needed to avoid having one day melt into the next. By setting and giving yourself a schedule, you will be able to get back to having a purpose.

  1. Set Attainable Goals

When you are depressed, you are likely to feel as though you cannot accomplish what you want. Because of this, it can make you feel even worse. Thus, to push against this feeling of hopelessness and despair, you should look to create short term goals that you can attain. This will help you feel a sense of achievement. Make your goal something that you know that you can succeed at. It can be as small as washing the dishes every night.

  1. Exercise

This is another good thing that can temporarily boost the feel-good chemicals that are released when you exercise. These chemicals are known as endorphins. Exercise is very effective and it can even have long term positive benefits in those that suffer from depression. By getting in routine exercise, you should be able to dramatically improve depression levels by rewiring the brain in positive ways according to Ian Cook, MD. While there is no clear-cut science as to the amount of exercise needed, it is known that even basic walking can provide dramatic improvement.

  1. Eat Healthier

There is no single diet that is the end-all-cure-all for depression. That being said, it can be very beneficial to get in a healthy and balanced diet of essential vitamins and minerals when you suffer from depression. Getting in a healthy diet can really do wonders. Typically, when you suffer from depression, you might overeat or consume a lot of the wrong foods. This can ultimately cause you to get in worse shape and to feel even worse about yourself. If depression is causing you to overeat, being much more in control over your eating habits and patterns can help you regain control which can make you feel better.

While there is no clear-cut and definitive proof, there is enough evidence to suggest that eating foods with a high amount of omega-3 fatty acids can have positive benefits to those that suffer from some form of depression.

  1. Getting Enough Sleep

A lot of people have difficulty sleeping when they suffer from depression. If you are suffering from a lack of sleep due to depression, you can make specific and positive changes to your lifestyle which can encourage you to sleep better including not using electronics at night or even avoiding naps.

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December 15, 2019

Importance Of Having An ADU In San Jose

Do you want to offer some extra care and support to your parents at their old age? Are you a family-oriented person who enjoys the warmth of a joint family? Are you breaking your head to find some extra space for your boomerang child? Then you are in urgent requirement of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Being a resident of San Jose, it is no exception from any other cities like San Francisco or any other part of California that housing becomes a remote option. Additionally, if you have the above-mentioned commitments, then it’s compelling for you to have an ADU in the same premises. These units provide you enough space to accommodate everyone in the family a bit closer. Hence building an ADU becomes the perfect choice for you. 

ADU’s brings flexibility in housing and is a sensible decision for many reasons like financial, environmental, and lifestyle. The very common reason to build an ADU is to gain extra income through rent or to accommodate a family member. ADU’s are named differently based on the purpose they serve. For some families, it is granny’s cottage, and for others, it could be a laneway house, in-law units, carriage house, backyard apartment, accessory suite, a garden house, a basement apartment, a tiny house so on and so for. Whatever you name them ADU provides an extra breathing space for you to get along with your family members and in-laws. Mainly there are 3 types of ADUs according to their construction and the amount of freedom that offers from the main house. These are detached ADUs, attached ADUs and junior ADUs.

  1. Detached ADUs: A detached ADU provides the maximum freedom from the primary residence. It could be a garage or garden shed that is renovated to an independent freestanding construction. If this has a private entrance, one can live independently here. You even can generate income by renting it out.
  2. Attached ADUs: This unit share at least one wall with the primary residence. However, the foundation and utilities remain separate from the main house with an independent entrance. There is no internal connection between the 2 units. 
  3. Junior ADUs: This is the most attached unit with the main house with a completely separate living zone. But someone walking on the street cannot even imagine that such a unit exists with the main house.

Let us understand how important it is for a San Jose resident to have an ADU on their premises. 

  • ADU offers joint living with privacy and liberty: A packed house for multigenerational living is challenging as the members will be engaged most of the time in conflicts than living together harmoniously. ADU helps to improve such situations within the family regardless of a detached or attached building. You will be able to share a space, consider a tiny house instead of a whole house for your aged parent or a sibling or a loved one who wants to live independently without interfering in your privacy. Thus ADU helps in maintaining the bonding and support within the family members.
  • Serves as a home for your elderly parents and grandparents: Think of your parents or grandparents who lived independently for decades, and are now forced to live in one of your spare bedrooms during retirement.  This is because they can’t afford the skyrocketing living cost in a city like San Jose with their limited income. In such circumstances, ADU is a blessing to have them separately but closer to you without interrupting their social life. This will help in strengthening the family bonding between your kids and grandparents. They will have so much energy and enthusiasm as they have ready access to their grandparents who can inspire them in many ways.  ADU can be a practical solution when you have an elderly parent with health issues who cannot live a completely independent life. Instead of shedding your lifelong savings in nursing homes, ADU will be a perfect balance.
  • ADU serves as space for an adult child to develop their social status: Earlier adult kids were left freely into the world after graduation to figure out future plans. Nowadays, we are facing an episode of boomerang kids, moving back to their parents for financial support. It is, of course, a tough time for an adult child who goes through a period of getting a good job to settle down. You’ll still consider your grown-up child as a baby, while your adult child would have got accustomed to the peak of adult independence that they enjoyed throughout their college days which can’t be abandoned. Hence in such a tricky situation going back to their old childhood bedroom can hurt their self-esteem. Here ADU is a perfect space for them to lead an adult life by providing the essential liberty to keep up their confidence level while they settle down in their life.
  • ADU provides support for a relative with special needs: With day by day hiking expenses, living in a city like San Jose becomes highly competitive. Added to that if you have a relative with special needs to be looked after your life will be more complicated. In such instances, an ADU allows an independent living space for your loved ones at an affordable price.  It provides complete privacy and liberty to get easily adjusted to the new environment. Special needs are not restricted to physical requirements alone or aged relatives. It can even happen to an adult child who requires your support financially or to manage their daily routine. ADU makes it feasible for the parents to have quick and easy access to the special child at the time of their needs.
  • Offers a space for visitors and in-laws: With an ADU in the premises of your main house, it allows you to spend enough quality time with your in-laws or guests when they visit without interrupting your family routine. 
  • ADU serves as a recreational space: In the middle of kids, pets and many other things that mess up your life, you’ll long for space for yourself to take a deep breath. An ADU allows you enough space for your recreational activities and sometimes even to work from home without anyone bothering you. An ADU can be a fully functional unit that can play many roles for you.

For all the aforementioned reasons California government is encouraging the importance of having an ADU in cities like San Jose and San Francisco by providing all supports like a pre-approved design at a lower cost to the house owners. Ultimately the mayor and other members of the leadership team are successfully working towards a dream come true project – an ADU-friendly San Jose.

 

(Image: Acton ADU)

 

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December 15, 2019

Eco Lips Earns Leaping Bunny Certification

 

The original organic lip balm brand, Eco Lips, is proud to announce that they’ve taken the next steps going beyond being “cruelty-free” and beyond “not testing on animals” to officially become Leaping Bunny certified! They will be rolling out new packaging to reflect this starting in 2020.

The Lip + Cheek Tints collection launched in early 2019 and has quickly built up buzz as the perfect multitasking beauty balm to add to any beauty routine. The collection is a line of three multi-tasking beauty balms that add color and hydration to every look. Eco Lips uses organic jojoba, coconut oil, organic and fair-trade cocoa butter, and sunflower seed wax, making it vegan-friendly, and cruelty-free as well as lightweight.

The latest line, Ecolixir, boasts the power of oil to improve the skins’ overall health. As part of a natural wellness regimen, its perfect for the clean beauty advocate.

The Bee Free Vegan Lip Balm line is a 100% vegan lip balm line free of beeswax carmine, and lanolin. Eco Lips has combined candelilla wax with organic fair trade certified cocoa butter and coconut oil to soothe your lips and leave them incredibly soft and supple.

 

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