November 8, 2017

Under $200: Alex Hudgens’ CMA Awards Red Carpet Look

LOS ANGELES, CA – November 8, 2017 – Alex Hudgens was photographed wearing Boston Proper at 2017 CMA Awards this evening. The Access Hollywood correspondent sparkled on the red carpet in Mixed Sequin Split-Hem Jumpsuit ($169, www.bostonproper.com).

 

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November 8, 2017

Baby Gifts on Your Carolina with Jack & Megan presented by Enya Flack

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Tomorrow, Thursday on Your Carolina with Jack and Megan, SC, It’s a Glam Thing, Enya Flack will present Baby Gift items. Megan is having a baby and we are celebrating with her!  She will love the items Enya will bring along from…

 

Ronica.co

Bloom-baby.com

Memories.Treering.com

Goosiegirl.com

&

BCLSpa.com

 

Tune in tomorrow and watch live. Find times and watch here: http://wspa.com/watch-live-video-and-dvr/

 

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November 7, 2017

For your makeup coverage The makeup Drop is a Must-Have

I use a makeup sponge from time to time. One thing that annoys me about it is that it’s difficult to clean. When I do wash it it always looks dingy. The sponge also absorbs quite a bit of make-up and that aggravates me too. What’s the solution to these issues?  The MakeupDrop.
The MakeupDrop is an accessory you won’t want to give up once you have tried it. The MakeupDrop is a silicone, Non-toxic, Paraben-Free and Cruelty-Free product. The MakeupDrop is anti-microbial so it will not harbor bacteria or promote mold growth. My favorite aspect of The MakeupDrop is that it’s so easy to use, and I use only 1/8 of the makeup I would use with a sponge. It’s so easy to clean !!. It looks brand new after each cleaning. The teardrop shape allows you to apply makeup in the narrowest places on your face.
Click on  The MakeupDrop and get yours today

It’s a Glam Thing’s Julia Nell features The Makeup Drop in her video “Acne Coverage Foundation Routine! below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOam2rF-xf0

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November 7, 2017

COMBAT THE EFFECTS OF STRESS with Heliocare

Ease Your Mind and Improve Your Health with Five Simple Steps

Headache? Anxiety? Restlessness? All of these symptoms could be the result of stress on your body1.  Stress is our natural reaction to life experiences2, and many people react to it differently. While we are likely to experience some stress in our lifetime, large amounts have been known to cause serious health problems and even exacerbate existing health conditions3. While there is no magical formula to eliminate stress indefinitely, there are a few simple steps you can take to help manage its effect on your body and well-being:

  1. Reduce Free Radical Damage: Stress produces harmful free radicals that can have damaging internal effects on the body and on the outside, negatively impact skin’s appearance. Start each day with Heliocare® Daily Use Antioxidant Formula, a clinically proven, dermatologist-recommended for 20+ years, natural dietary supplement. It contains Fernblock® PLE Technology, a powerful antioxidant formula that promotes younger-looking, more resilient skin by helping to maintain the skin’s ability to protect against free radicals*.  The improved Heliocare® capsules are now vegan and free of gluten and artificial dyes.
  2. Exercise Frequently and Exercise Caution When Doing So: Exercising naturally produces chemicals in the brain known as “endorphins” that are proven to improve mood and reduce stress4. And while some people may find cardio to be stress-releasing, it’s important to know that during exercise, your metabolic rate rises which increases the delivery of oxygen to cells, ultimately increasing the production of free radicals5. Fortunately, you don’t have to forgo your fitness goals. You can help neutralize free radicals by introducing antioxidants into your daily routine and incorporating soothing forms of exercise like yoga and tai chi, which are great ways to help clear the mind1.
  3. Pamper Yourself: Booking a day at the spa for a manicure, pedicure, massage or facial will help put your mind to rest and relieve pent-up stress and tension in your body.
  4. Spend Quality Alone Time: Whether at the spa or simply at home, a healthy amount of alone time allows you to relax and become more connected with your mind and body. Try setting aside at least 30 minutes a day to do something you enjoy such as reading a book, listening to music or cooking your favorite meal.
  5. Visit with Family & Friends: And while alone time is crucial, be sure to surround yourself with loved ones when you have something heavy weighing on your mind, as it is one of the best ways to ease your worries1. Whether its advice or laughter you need, spending time with these people will help you to feel better.

Learning to manage stress may be a process of trial-and-error, but making these small, positive changes to your daily routine may give you the tools you need to ultimately lead a healthier, happier life!

Heliocare® Daily Use Antioxidant Formula retails for $29.99 (60 capsules) at Walgreens locations nationwide and $14.97 (30 capsules) at Walmart nationwide. For more information, please visit www.heliocare.com or www.ferndalehealthcare.com.

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1http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-symptoms/art-20050987

2http://www.healthline.com/health/stress/effects-on-body

3http://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/features/10-fixable-stress-related-health-problems#1

4https://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/related-illnesses/other-related-conditions/stress/physical-activity-reduces-st

5http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3249911/

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

About Ferndale Healthcare®, Inc.:

Ferndale Healthcare®, Inc. is an affiliate of Ferndale Pharma Group Inc., a fully integrated holding company. Ferndale Healthcare® targets several key specialty markets which encompass disease states that range from benign anorectal disorders to various skin conditions. The company’s mission is to provide high-quality, value-added products that help patients get back to what matters most in their lives—living well. Many of Ferndale Healthcare’s products are leaders in their respective categories.

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November 7, 2017

look Stylish this Holiday Season with Bedhead Pajamas!

 

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November 6, 2017

Vanessa Hudgens Wears RUDSAK!

LOS ANGELES, CA – October 30, 2017 – Vanessa Hudgens was spotted wearing RUDSAK while filming “Second Act” along side with Jennifer Lopez in New York! The actress looked cozy chic in the SWOON Sweater in grey ($195 www.rudsak.com).

 

 

 

Photo Credit  BACKGRID

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November 6, 2017

Tips That Make Outdoor Holiday Decorating Easy and Fun from RubberMulch

OUTDOOR HOLIDAY DECORATING IS MADE ENJOYABLE & EASY WITH SOME TIPS FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT RUBBERMULCH

Now that Halloween is behind us, all eyes are focused on the upcoming winter holidays. Are you thinking about decorating your home for the festive season ahead? We sure are! Sprucing up the outside of your home will be enjoyable, non-labor intensive, and wallet-friendly with a little help from our friends at RubberMulch. Rhianna Miller, home and garden design expert for RubberMulch shows you exactly how to get that polished outdoor holiday decorating down with easy-to-create ideas that don’t take a lot of time or money. Check out these great ideas below:
The Front Entryway. Your front door and entryway are begging for personal treatment when it comes to outdoor holiday decorating. In this case, simple goes a long way. You can always go with the standard wreath—it never goes out of style and always looks good. Put a twist on the old school wreath by adding more than one, hanging from a decorative ribbon, wrapping around a string of lights, etc. Wreaths look great hung from windows and yard fencing as well. Dig out your old sled from childhood and place by the front door for a hint of nostalgia. Candles look great on a front porch, place in a metal bucket, glass hurricane candle holders or metal lanterns. The nighttime lighting will be key in making your front entryway holiday perfect.​

Outdoor Garden Containers. Repurpose your summer garden containers and make them winter ready. Fill containers with frost-tolerant plants and greens such as evergreens, cabbage, and tigs. Real cut logs also make a great filler for your containers. Add ribbon around the logs and a string of lights. ​
Just Add Swag. A simple, cost effective way to add a dash of holiday décor is with evergreen swags or garland. Whether you choose to pick up real evergreen swags or fake, simply wrap your garland around the mailbox, front porch bannisters and railings, fence, and anything else in your front yard that could use a little green. Hold swags in place with Command Hooks (they stick to any surface and do not leave marks when you remove them).
Whimsical Holiday Décor. Making your own outdoor holiday décor is both fun and inexpensive. All you need is a little creativity. Check your garage for planters, metal lanterns, and scrap wood. With a few basic tools and a hot glue gun, you’ll be ready to create. Scrap wood or pallets can be cut and made into a non-traditional Christmas tree display with lights for the front yard. If you’re like most of us, you’ve got a lot of extra Christmas tree balls in storage. They can be glued together and set in a pot for an interesting topiary or used to fill a metal lantern. Stringed fresh cranberries make a unique garland to add to evergreen. Attach jingle bells, pinecones and unbreakable tree ornaments to wreaths and garland (pick these up at a dollar store near you), a couple of yards of plaid fabric can dress up garland or a front porch rocking chair, and backyard twigs can be spray painted gold and added to planters and container plants.
Add A Festive Holiday Look to Planters. Galvanized metal buckets are handy for many reasons — they are perfect to set your terra-cotta planters in as they make a great festive yet inexpensive look for the holidays. They are also ideal for creating elegant arrangements using long-stemmed berries or natural branches. A small wreath laid around the base of the planter is a great way to add even more holiday color! Place on front porch to greet your guests as they arrive for holiday parties.
Light Up The Night. Luminaries are a classic holiday decoration and a beautiful addition to the exterior of any home. Line your sidewalk or driveway with luminaries to welcome guests for your holiday gathering. For those who have a fear of fire or the annoyance of the candle flame blowing out with wind, battery operated candles or LED luminary lights makes the perfect solution.
Decorate Outdoor Christmas Trees. If your yard has evergreen trees, consider creating an outdoor Christmas tree. It will brighten up the entire yard. Keeping with the theme of your other decorations, string clear or colored Christmas lights throughout the branches. Be sure to string lights among the interior branches instead of just draping them on the exterior branches to make the whole tree brighter.  You can also make large Christmas light balls by bending chicken wire into a ball and threading strings of lights through the structure.
Credit:
Rhianna Miller is the Home & Garden Design Expert at RubberMulch. Rubber Mulch is the original and environmentally responsible mulch made from 100% recycled rubber used in gardens, playgrounds and sustainable landscaping. Rubber Mulch is weather resistant, durable, and the most cost effective mulch around and is specifically designed to protect children from falls on the playground.
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November 6, 2017

Attn: Spa/salon professionals – Vote for BCL Spa in the Dermascope Aestheticians’ Choice Award

Dermascope Aestheticians’ Choice Award

Click here to vote: www.dermascope.com/ACA/vote

We have got our votes in for BCL

Head on over to the body category to find BCL Essential Oil Lavender and BCL Critical Repair Cream and put your votes in for these fabulous products now!

 

 

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November 3, 2017

Effective Reasons How Shoes Can Protect Your Feet

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Your feet have many working areas: muscles, joints, bones, connective tissues, tendons, and nerves that need to work togetherso they can function properly. In addition to receiving our weight and taking us to our desired destination, our feet also influence the performance of our hips and glutes. It is just right to wear protective shoes to prevent possible foot injuries and infections.

Many kinds of shoes are manufactured to make certain tasks faster and safer. There are shoes made for sports, work, and treating injuries. The right pair of shoes provides numerous benefits. Here are the effective reasons how shoes can protect your feet.

Running shoes – woman tying shoe laces. Closeup of female sport fitness runner getting ready for jogging outdoors on forest path in late summer or fall. Vintage effect style pictures.

 

  • Protection from Harmful Microorganisms

Shoes protect our feet from harmful bacteria, virus, and fungi that may be present on the ground. During the early 1900s, there was an epidemic of hookworms that affected thousands of people. Lack of foot protection and improper sanitary facilities contributed to the governmental issue (1).

While hookworm epidemic is no longer a big problem today, proper footwear is still the best way to lower the chances of developing foot infections and parasitic diseases. Other foot conditions, like corns, bunions, and Charcot foot can also be relieved with proper shoes.

2.  Prevent Trips, Slips, and Falls

Accidents can happen in any workplace and may cause not only foot injury but also bone fracture. Companies can take steps such as installing anti-slip floor tape and implementing housekeeping measures to lower the risk of these accidents. Proper shoes also provide additional protection against trips, falls and slips.

Foot conditions like plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia and Achilles tendonitis can also be relieved with orthotic footwear. They can provide you with a better grip on things and also improve your posture over time.

3.  Prevent Fatigue

For workers who are on their feet all day, fatigue can be a huge problem. Muscles in the legs, back, feet and other parts of the body grow tired. The condition can be aggravated by wearing inappropriate footwear. This greatly affects the performance and alertness of employees.

To prevent fatigue and exhausted muscles, it is important that you use proper footwear according to the task and workplace.Look for shoes that are lightweight and shock absorbing to avoid over fatigue (2).

4. Support, Stability, and Comfort

There are different types of foot arches: low arch/flat feet, medium arch, and high arch. Each type requires enough level of arch support. Properly fitting shoes can also assist in aligning your feet, ankles, knees and back to improve your posture. Without supportive shoes, unnecessary stress or impact on certain areas of your feet and knees may occur. This can result in back, foot and knee pain.

You can reduce the risk of foot injuries by wearing shoes that offer additional padding, arch and heel support.

5.  Protect from Punctures

Aside from harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses, shoes also protect our feet from sharp objects. Shoes that provide the best protection are those made with thick materials and heavy-duty soles. This is important, especially when working at construction sites and factories as a soft-soled shoe may not give enough protection from punctures.

Even walking along the street requires thick and well-padded soles. You may be able to walk on grass and other softer surfaces, but there can be rocks, glass and other items that may cause injuries.

Final Word

Shoes secure our feet from many things, such as sharp objects, harmful bacteria, fungi and viruses. Choosing the right pair can help to protect you against common injuries associated with your work or daily routine. For instance, exercise or sports shoes can enhance your performance as you can switch directions faster. Nursing shows give comfort to nurses who need to run around for long hours.

Do not buy shoes that feel tight and expect them to stretch after a few uses. Walk in the shoes so you can be certain that they feel right and comfortable.

Sources:

  1. Hookworms “What’s Eating You, Lazybones?” Viewed at: http://www.ncpedia.org/history/health/hookworms
  2. Why Is It Important to Wear Proper Shoes While Working Out? Viewed at: http://www.livestrong.com/article/297024-why-is-it-important-to-wear-proper-shoes-while-working-out/
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November 3, 2017

HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST REHAB

Choosing the right addiction rehab can be a daunting task, same goes for getting the best recovery program. It can all be frustrating without knowing what to look out for. Read here for best information on Drug and Alcohol Rehab https://www.serenityatsummit.com/drug-alcohol-detox/

Two basic criteria to consider as far as ideal rehab centers go is whether you’d prefer an inpatient or outpatient treatment for you or patient.

An Inpatient addiction treatment permanently keeps the within the facility24 hours daily with all focus on recovering from their addiction during that period. If you’d prefer a more flexible approach, outpatients’ treatment options are available. Patients like this are treated outside the facility in their comfort zones but may be required to come in for counseling and participate in other forms of addiction treatment at the rehab facility.

Being able to pick out the perfect rehab system for your ward, kid or loved one will have you look at a few factors including;

  • Treatment programs: Individualized treatment programs are the most favorable forms of rehabilitation from a drug addiction. Do well to find out what kind or kinds of treatment are on offer at the facility. The more individualized the treatment plan, the easier the journey to recovery will be.

 

  • Family: Choose a facility that allows family to be involved with the daily recovery journey is suiting for patients. It is easy to feel lonely when separated from family, albeit for treatment purposes. Family involvement during treatment will play a significant role in the patient’s healing process. The benefits of family integration in addiction treatment are numerous. So, it is crucial that the facility has a program that includes the family in the treatment of the said individual.

 

  • Evidence based treatment: Look forward to centers that offer evidence based treatment procedures as you seek out a rehab facility for your loved one. Beware of treatment centers that have no record of their long-term success with patients, they probably have none. Some treatment centers feed off the relapse of patients. They do well to deliver quick fire results in as little as 30 days, which would be a good thing if patients didn’t suffer a relapse and head back to their facility.

 

  • Program timeframe: Make inquiries about the duration for the program. Find out if it’s a short term or a long-term program. Addiction is generally a complex problem that involves both physical and mental damage. The most common type of drug rehab program most facilities feature is the 28days program. Most addicts need a considerable amount of time that stretches longer than 28days to become stably sober.

 

  • 12-step based program: Over the years, the 12-step program has been proven to be completely effective especially in cases of maiden treatment for sobriety. Find out if the facility in view offers this program and how effective it has been on past patients before making your decision.

 

  • Pharmaceutical or medical recovery program: Various addiction rehabs partake in the use of pharmaceutical or medical recovery aids.

Treatment of this sort rarely has any impact on patients suffering from addiction. This kind of treatment fails to give the addict the necessary paraphernalia required to be completely sober. Hence, the need to seek personalized treatment is essential. Ask questions about how they go about this treatment and how effective it has been on past patients. Don’t take their word for it, ensure to do your homework before deciding.

 

  • Quality of Staff: The benefits of working with skilled professionals in helping addicts achieve sobriety cannot be over emphasized. It sets the tone for what kind of treatment to expect and how much attention and care your love done would get during the period. As far as rehabilitation goes, working with skilled and experienced professionals will produce remarkable results. Endeavor to look out for the credibility of licensure the staff possesses.

 

  • Dual diagnosis: The vast population of drug addiction patients get admitted into rehabs because they suffer from a substance or behavioral over-dependence. Unfortunately, some patients go into treatment with other co-occurring psychiatric or psychological disorder. This is termed as dual diagnosis. Most times, this disorder is depression and anxiety. If you are certain that a loved one is suffering from dual diagnosis, be sure to bring that to the notice of the correctional facility.

 

  • Punitive Measures: Some addiction rehabs use certain punitive measures to ensure addicts steer clear from the habit of abuse. Many centers use harsh confrontation and shame based approaches. Rumors have it that this method breaks the addict to fix them back. So far, this method has only recorded a disappointing success rate on patients. You would do well to avoid these facilities as they do more harm than good to the individual. Watch out for centers with less punitive measures that do not further debase the patient.
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