To age or not to age, that is the question

Greetings,

A couple of weeks ago, my husband & I went to his 35 year class reunion. A total stranger could look at him & say "no way are you almost 53 years old" but he is. He has just a few gray hairs here & there, you have to really look to find them. We were looking at his classmates, many were fully gray or about 50% there. When we go to my class reunions (I graduated 12 years after he did), he looks like he belongs in my class.

Here is a link to his pic, does he look like he'll be 53 in September?

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd52/mopar28m/100_1744.jpg

Now, what does my funny husband contribute his youthful appearance to? Well, we follow the dietary laws listed in Lev. 11, he gets at least 20 min. a day in the sun with 40% body exposure to get his Vit. D to keep his immune system healthy & I'm sure his corny sense of humor has a bit to do with it also.

I'm sure many of you are saying "Lori, where is your pic?". I'll be posting mine soon, just don't happen to have any I'm really happy with at the moment. Ladies, I'm sure you can agree with me on this.

Still looking into Chelation therapy methods. So much info to sift thru, you really need to discern what is truth & what is fiction.

My daughter got her wisdom teeth out yesterday morning. Everything went well & she slept most of the 2 1/2 hour trip home. She is taking Vicodin for the pain, Penicillen to keep any infection at bay & starts swishing with a mouthwash twice a day today. After she gets done with her antibiotics, we'll have to start her on probiotics to rebuild the flora in the gut area. Antibiotics destroy the flora & can cause digestion problems. She wasn't swelled up to much yesterday but is starting to swell up now. We are using hot, moist compresses to keep the swelling at bay. She has many days of R&R ahead of her. With heat indexes well above 100 for the next few days, she'll get to bask in our a/c.

Have a good weekend & a Happy 4th of July to my readers that celebrate it.

Lori

Lotus Herbals Pure Radiance Foundation- A preview

Woww Lotus has now come up with another great product!!! Well I haven't tried it as yet but i'm sure it'll be good like all their other products. Anywas check out what i'm talking about:


Lotus Herbals has introduced a new range of liquid foundations Pure Radiance with SPF 20 under it's Cosmetics Ecologique makeup range. Lotus herbals Pure Radiance foundation is natural,safe and perfect for daily use.

It is enriched with Botanical extracts of jojoba, soy lecithin & grape seeds.

It is oil free, and water based & gives full coverage to the face that helps in hiding any imperfections. This feather feel foundation gives a smooth satiny texture to your skin. This innovative foundation has SPF 20 that gives a complete sun protection, making it the ideal foundation for both day & night usage.

This foundation comes in 3 exciting shades of ' Fresh Ivory, Soft Beige & Caramel.' These shades are also available Light Reflection texture that makes the skin look clearer and brighter. Priced attractively at Rs 175/- it is available at selected beauty & departmetal stores all around the country.

So chose a perfect shade to find a 'Brighter You' everday with Lotus Herbals Pure Radiance foundation.

Tag: I ♥♥ Lipsticks

Hey lovelies,
I guess most of us love keeping great stacks of lipsticks & lipglosses....isn't it? Yesterday only the gorgeous Nicoletta tagged me for this: I Love Lipstick!!!! It looked really fun so i immediately worked upon this. Check it out & enjoy!!

How many lipsticks do you have?

Don't know exactly but around 30-45.

What was the first lipstick that you ever bought?
I think it was Rimmel in Pink Flamingo

Which is your newest lipstick?
Mac Angel

What is your favorite lipstick brand
Lancome...I have three lippies from Lancome & all of them are the best!!!!!

Favorite Pink
Lancome Rouge a levres mat lipstick #12

Favorite Nude
MUFE Rouge Artist lipstick #24- review

Favorite Peach/Coral
Revlon Colorburst Peach-review

Favorite Red
Mac Russian Red

Favorite Hot Pink
I don't think I have one. :(

Favorite Brown
Queen Maize

Favorite Rosewood
Chambor Ultimate matte lipstick

Favorite Plum
Maybelline Midnight Plum

Other favorite lipsticks
Ellis Faas, Maybelline Make me Pink, Maybelline Mahogany, Colorbar taupe brown

Favorite Glosses
Colorbar Perfect Gloss, Etude House

Doing this post was really fun so I thought of tagging some fellow bloggers:
Sarah Ali
Beautydiaries
Aya
Misskatv
Britta
Becky
Christine
Would love to see your faves girls!!!!

Faces Cosmetics Nail Enamel-Review+NOTD

Hey lovelies,

Enjoying your weekend? The weather is sooo pleasant out here as the monsoons have arrived & it's been raining incessantly everyday. Today's post is nothing much just a small one...so take a look.
So let's get on to today's NOTD which I've done using Faces Nail Enamel- Date Night

Faces Nail Enamel-Date Night
A gorgeous dark violet shade nail polish by Faces Cosmetics which gives an overall shine to the nails on applying!!

What it claims:
Long lasting formula, DBP free, Toluene free, Camphor & formaldehyde resin free, environment friendly, Easier application, higher gloss, irreproachable wear, no chipping, significant resistance to water.
Available in 24 shades.

Net qty

12 ml

Price

Rs 199 ( $4-5)

Good pints:
Very easy to apply as it spreads on very smoothly & gives a beautiful finish.

Stays long...I've been wearing 3 coats of it since the last 4-5 days and it hasn't worn out.

Easy to remove.

Gives a healthy sheen to the nails.This shade is suitable for many dresses.

24 shades available...choose your faves-HERE

Decently priced for such a quantity & quality as well.

Bad Points:

I found none.

Rating:

5/5

Have you tried any nail enamels from Faces Cosmetics??Which one is your fave??

Check out Faces cosmetics- HERE

Blog Anniversary Giveaway Winner announced!!!

Hey everyone,

Hope you are having a great weekend!!!

Today I'm gonna announce the winner of my BLOG ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY for which the winning price was a Makari Beauty Whitening Milk worth Rs 2400.

It was not a n international giveaway so I got a total of 75 entries & the winner is...........

No #56 i.e Prerna Sharma

CONGRATULATIONS PRERNA!!!!! I'll be mailing you shortly!!!

By the way I have an international giveaway going on these days- HERE

Don't miss it!!

KKcenterhk Marbelized eyeshadow & Ardell False Lashes-Review, Swatches+EOTD

Hi everyone

So sorry for this late post. I was extremely busy these days because of the arrival of some guests & also some problem in the internet connection . But I would apologize to my lovely readers who had sent me many mails for writing new posts. Now your wait is over and finally I’m back :D

Today I’m reviewing two things which have been sent to me by KKcenterHK which include A QV marbleized eyeshadow & a pair of Ardell eyelashes.

QV Shimmer marbleized Eye Shadow-Cool Color

It’s a baked eye shadow trio with soft shimmers.

What it claims

Suitable for both day and night makeup can be used party or professional makeup, 100% new.

Price

$8.80

Packaging

The packaging is cute. It reminds me of the Borjous blushes’ packaging. It’s a round golden case with a transparent lid.

Shades

There are three shades in this trio. All are cool and soft shades for summers.

The first one is baby pink with light shimmers. It’s quite pigmented and so girly.

The second one is soft purple. Very nice for summer wears. It’s pigmented too.

The third shade is light blue. You may even call it turquoise. With light shimmers this shade is so summery and pigmented.

Pigmentation

When I first touched this baked eyeshadow, I was not very impressed because in the first touch I felt that they were not much pigmented but next time when I was going to do the swatches, I realized its pigmentation. After using them on my eyes, I really felt its quality. All shades are intensive and beautiful. I used them without any primer and they not only show up clearly on my eyes but also looks cool. There is no fall out at all.

Good points

All shades are intensive and soft. They are not much shimmery. Easily can be used with cotton summer wears.

Some eye shadows are highly pigmented but too much fall out becomes a headache sometimes. I won’t say that this one is highly pigmented but the shades can be applied very easily and clearly be noticed. No fall out makes application so comfortable.

The packaging is cute and handy. Very light weight. Easily can carried out in your purse.

The color selection is good. All shades are different from others and very nice for summer dresses.

The qualities of all shades are equal.

The girls who don’t like much shimmers are also would love this trio because the shimmers would not show much.

Office going ladies can use it very comfortably.

Around 10-12 trios are available at KKcenterHK so you can choose your favorite one!

Very decently priced.

The swatches:

Bad points

There is no applicator provided with this trio. If you use your own eye makeup brushes, you will not care of this but for those who use the applicators will be disappointed.

No mirror with it so you’ll have to use your own mirror while applying the shadows.

The shades are intensive but not highly pigmented.

Final thoughts

Finally I love this baked eye shadow trio. All shades in this trio are not only beautiful but intensive and noticeable. I can apply them on my casual wears and party wear as well. The shade selection is lovely and cool. On seeing its quality it’s absolutely a steal.

Recommendation

I surely recommend it to all my readers. In my opinion you should surely try it once.

Rating

3.75/5

The next product which I wanted to share with you is this pair of Ardell false eye lashes.

Ardell Runway eye lashes

It’s a pair of natural false eye lashes. It’s from their Make-up Artist Collection

What it claims

100% human hair, poils naturels a 100%, 100% cabello human

In the mirror of my own experience

I don’t like very thick and dramatic eye lashes. I always love to use such lashes which can be easily mixed with my own natural lashes. When I used this Runway lashes at first time, it looked lovely and natural. I applied them very easily and after one coat of mascara it felt like a part of my natural lashes.It looked so natural and light weight that after some time I almost forgot that I was wearing false eyelashes.

Good Points

These lashes are available in different designs as per one needs.

Very light weight and stays on long .
The lash band is really thin and blends well with the eyelashes. They feel like your own natural ones.
They have perfect length and shape. Different shapes for different eyes.
Looks so natural and perfect for my eyes. it gives an innocent look to my eyes.

Bad points

I don't like its packaging. A separate case keeps the lashes safe.
They didn't send me any glue with it so I have to use my own glue from KKcenterHK.
After washing them slightly their original shape were destroyed which was very disappointing.

Final thoughts

Finally I'm not satisfied with these lashes due to their destroyed shape after washing. I washed it very carefully with a mild shampoo and dried it in a soft towel for a while but i couldn't get it natural shape again. Can anyone tell me its reason? Is it my mistake in washing? Plz suggest me your ways of washing lashes.

Recommendation

In this situation, I don't want to recommend it to my readers. In comparison to ES falsies, these are not at all impressive.

Rating

2.5/5

There are some eye looks with both product from KKcenterHK in which I have used pink and light blue shade on my lids. I have applied Ardell Runway eye lashes. Hope you like it.

Hope you liked this EOTD!!!!

Celebrating 2 years of making a difference

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Thank you to all of my faithful readers, its been a pleasure serving you.

Stay safe & well my friends,

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Get gorgeous pearly eyes with maybelline Diamond Glow eyeshadow quad- Review & swatches

Hi ladies,
Hope you are enjoying the weekend!!
Sorry for this late post...was quite busy yesterday with guests n all but anyways now finally I'm here with a beautiful eyeshadow quad with which most of you must already be familiar. So here what i Have is this Maybelline Diamond Glow eyeshadow quad in 04 Ocean Blue.



Maybelline Diamond Glow eyeshadow quad- Ocean Blue

An eyeshadow quad which contains 4 different shades (all shimmery)- 3 different blues and a silver highlighter along with an applicator.

What it claims:
Creamy soft eye shadows with such rich pigments it holds up to 60% more glitter to make your eyes dazzle like diamonds.

Price:
Rs 375

Shades

From R-L they are:
A dark blue shade with several multicolored glitters and looks adorable on the eyes. Can be worn in nigh time parties & functions as it beautifully decorates the eyes like a jewel!!! Not very pigmented but satisfactory.

Next comes a light blue shade with silver shimmers. It has subtle shimmers which can be worn even in daytime as it'll look very decent & no less beautiful. Very pigmented.

The second last one is an icy silverish blue shade with light shimmers. Quite pigmented!

And finally the last one is a silver highlighter, shimmery in nature. Can be used on the brow bone to give a shimmery effect. Not much pigmented and a bit chalky in nature.

In the mirror of my own experience
When these quads were launched in India I was very eager to try at least one of them. First I though of trying the Copper one but as I already had many browns & coppers in my collection so I took this one as I loved all the shades in this. It contains all the shades of blue that one would require to do a beautiful EOTD. I had not expected the shades to be this pigmented as all the other maybelline quads & duos that I've tried have very less pigmented shades. But as you can see that they have raised the price of this quad so there had to be some quality.

Good Points

Gorgeous shimmery blue shades which are quite pigmented.
At the back beginners can take help from the instructions given.
The applicator is very beautiful and quite helpful as well.
Love the packaging!!!! The cuts on the lid give a diamond glow to this quad.
The silver shade looks great on the brow bone. It can also be used for giving shimmers to matte shades.
It is a very beautiful & handy quad.
The product is worth the price. I'm happy to see so much improvement in Maybelline's eyeshadows :D

I swipe each

Bad Points
I wish there was a mirror provided in this quad which would have made it perfect.
A single quad can only give shape to one sort of look and not multicolored....for example this one is for blue, Lilac for purple, Pink Wine for only pink eye makeup.
Very few shades are available in India :(

Finally....
Overall it's an amazing product, very affordable as well!! I would surely recommend it to others.

Rating
4/5

So girls what do you think about this quad? Have you tried any? Which one is your fave?? Will soon post a makeup look using this palette!!!

Himalaya Herbals Gentle Refreshing Toner- Review & pics

Hi beautiful ladies,
It's time for another review. As you already know that I love using Himalaya products and have reviewed many products from this brand before. But it's summer time so thought of reviewing something that suits this season. So today's review is all about Himalaya herbals Gentle Refreshing Toner.
Toner is an important part of our skin routine in summers so take a look at what i think about this toner.


What it claims:

A special blend of herbs that controls excess oil secretion and makes your skin oil-free. It is enriched with Lemon and Jasmine which refresh and cool your skin, Sensitive Plant extracts that control excess oil secretion, and Sweet Marjoram that nourishes the skin, to keep it healthy and radiant.

Key Ingredients:
Jasminum sambac (Jasmine, Jati)
Mimosa pudica (Sensitive Plant, Lajjalu)
Origanum majorana (Marjoram, Marubaka)
Citrus limon (Lemon, Nimbuka)

Price
Rs 70

Net Volume
100ml

Directions for use
After using Himalaya Herbals Deep Cleansing Milk, pour a few drops of Gentle Refreshing Toner on a cotton pad and wipe thoroughly over your face and neck.


Packaging:
Comes in a semi-transparent plastic bottle which is not at all bulky or heavy. The green screw cap makes it very secure & safe. Inside there's another plastic cap with a small hole in between. Although it's a handy bottle but I would surely prefer a spray bottle for a toner rather than this one as in my opinion it's not that convenient.


In the mirror of my own experience
As I've mentioned many times before also that during summers & monsoons my skin becomes a bit oily/normal & for that I need to change my skincare products as well. A toner is quite essential for me when I come home from somewhere outside. When i decided to use this toner for the first time, the smell that reached me was really rejuvenating. It was light and refreshing! I used it 3-4 times and realized that it did not make my skin any more oily & not even dry. So that really proves that it can be used for all skin types.

Good points
It's alcohol free which makes it quite harmless.
Refreshes the skin making it oil-free.
Has a lovely fragrance.
It's very mild & does not feel heavy on the skin.
Although there are some faults in the packaging but yet it is very hygienic & handy. You can take out the required amount.
The ingredients are such that will keep the skin healthy.
Very decently priced and lasts long.

Transparent liquid is the toner...just like water :D

Bad points
As I've already mentioned that i would prefer a toner in a spray bottle.
Contains parabens :(

Finally....
Finally i would say that it's a very inexpensive product & even then it's quite good and one should surely give it a try at least once.
Rating
3.80/5

So girls what do you think about this toner...was my review helpful? By the way, which toner do you guys prefer using?

Himalaya Herbals on Facebook, another one for Himalaya India- HERE


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Motives by Loren Ridinger Lustrafy Mascara-Review & pics

Mascara is an essential part of makeup without which makeup can be truly called incomplete. Imagine that you have no eyeliner, not eyeshadow etc but if you have a mascara with you can very easily change your eyes' look & give them a beautiful shape making them bigger, brighter & wider.
So today I'm here with the review of Motives Lustrafy High Definition Mascara. A perfect mascara!!


What Motives Lustrafy mascara claims:

Primary Benefits of Motives® Lustrafy High-Definition Mascara:

• Will not clump, flake or glob
• Long-wearing
• Patented brush provides superior lash definition

What Makes Motives® Lustrafy High-Definition Mascara Unique?

Brushes make all the difference with makeup application, especially with mascara! Motive's new Lustrafy High-Definition Mascara will define, separate and lengthen your lashes like never before. The secret is in the revolutionary High-Definition brush with rubber bristles that fans out and lengthens each lash as it sweeps on mascara from root to tip. No more clumps or globs, just beautifully defined long lashes.

Price
$16.95

In the mirror of my own experience
I usually prefer a black shade mascara for my eyes as my natural lashes are quite thin & although i would like to use, but a transparent mascara doesn't suit me. As far as a brown mascara is concerned, I had tried it once before but because my lashes are naturally dark brown in color so it couldn't make my eyes any better.
So when i received this Dark Chocolate Mascara from Motives I was not very excited to see it & try it out. But when i did apply it for the first time, only one coat on my lashes & there was such a clear difference in them. My eyelashes especially the above ones are very thin...as you can see for yourself in the pics....and this mascara brought a clear difference in them in just one coat. The shade of this mascara is a bit darker than my natural lashes color which makes it a perfect brown mascara.
Another thing that i noticed was about it's applicator. The bristles are quite gentle & part of this applicator easily bends giving it a better angle & making application easy.

A closer look:

Good points

It's available in three different shades- Dark Chocolate, Onyx (black) & Midnight Blue. So you can choose the shade that suits you well.

Love it's sophisticated packaging. Very handy, slim & beautiful.

My lashes do not get clumped up on applying it. It separates them out easily leaving out a noticeable difference.

The wand is a great one as it can be bent in any angle. The bristles are also quite soft all of which contributes to the fact that application of this is very easy.



Although one may consider it non-waterproof but with water it does not come of that easily so it's a bit waterproof which is a good thing.

Not with bare water but comes off easily with a remover or almond oil without much effort. Does not break my lashes.

Decently priced.
Bad points

One thing that i noticed & should be mentioned here is that on applying 2-3 coats of this mascara it made a part of my lid just above the lashes a bit messy which I had to clean up carefully.

Would have loved the fact if it was available in India as it's one of the best mascaras that I've tried till now.

below are some pics that show how this mascara look on me:

Naked eye

With the mascara (1 coat) I know my eyes are looking a bit weird :p

Finally...
Overall it is an awesome mascara, does what it claims & is a great product at such a cost. I'm very glad to have tried it & would highly recommend it to others also.

Rating
4/5

So girls what do you think about this mascara?? Which is you fave mascara?? Don't hesitate to share your experience in the comment section below!!

Check out Motives by Loren Ridinger- HERE
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Lotus Herbals Kiwi & Grapes Revitalizing Skin Polisher-Review

Hi lovelies,

Recently I got many mails for reviewing the Lotus Herbal Skin Polisher but you see, how can I review any product without using and knowing its results by using for at least a week. But today I’ m going to review this product so your wait has ended.

What is a polisher?

Sometimes ordinary face scrubs often leave some redness and rashes onto the face but polisher is a gentle option for such kinds of skin. Lotus Herbal Skin Polisher doesn’t have any abrasive effect on skin. They have ultra fine granules that tenderly clean the dead skin cells while nourishing the skin to give it flawless radiance.

Lotus Herbals Skin Polisher : Kiwi & Grapes This Reviltalizing Skin Polisher has a gel based texture with tiny, gentle granules and is meant for sensitive skin.

What it claims
Especially formulated for sensitive skin . It gently deep cleanses, tightens pores and rejuvenates skin.

Price
Rs 155 for 50 gm & Rs 245 for 100 gm

Key ingredients

Kiwi - Rich in vitamins that helps in combating free radicals and aid skin cells regeneration.

Grapes - Astringent properties , cleanses, tightens pores.

Skin types

For sensitive skin

How to use it

Gently apply it on moisturized skin with brisk circular movements on the face and neck. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Use twice a week for fresh and younger looking skin.

Packaging

The packaging of the skin polisher is so cute. It comes in a transparent plastic jar. The new packaging is sealed with a plastic film.Also, then you open the screw cap, there is a thin plastic partition that prevents the spillage of the product. You can see the product without opening the jar. I love its packaging although it's a bit unhygienic.

In the mirror of my own experience

One can surely get impressed on seeing its color after opening the cap. I felt a fresh sort of feeling on opening it. Not only the color and texture of this polisher but the smell made me fresh and relaxed. It even looks quite yummy..isn't it?

When I applied it on my face for the first time, I loved it gentle texture. It's really an awesome product for sensitive skin. Though I have a normal/dry skin but it’s good for me. I applied it on my face and neck and gave a circular motion massage for 3-5 minutes. Then rinsed with fresh water and patted dry with a soft towel. I felt a noticeable freshness and smoothness in my skin. It didn’t make my skin dry. I needed only a bit of moisturizer after it. I use it twice a week and I really love this polisher. In fact, I have been waiting for using this lovely product!

Good points

I love its fruity fragrance.

Light weight and handy.

The packaging is different from other scrubs.

It’s a good for every day use if required. The granules are gentle and don’t scratch the skin at all.

Gives a fresh feeling after applying and a clear smoothness after washing it.

It’s good for normal to dry skin too.

Helps in cleaning up the white and black heads.

Doesn’t contain any harmful ingredients like parabens etc.

I love its texture especially the green color.

Different polishers are available for different skin types.

Decently priced.

It doesn’t sting my eyes.

Bad points

Though I love this new type of packaging but it’s a bit unhygienic because whenever you require dipping hands into it which can prove to be unhealthy. I always am careful about my hands being clean.

Final thoughts

Finally I’m satisfied with this polisher. I love using Lotus Herbal’s scrub but this one is a good option for a change. Lotus Herbals always launching new products for skincare and most of them prove to be good and impressive.

Rating

3.90/5

Lotus Herbals Skin Polisher is available for 'all skin types' as well as for 'oily/combination skin type'. Have you tried any? What do you think about it?

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Adorn Cosmetics DIY video Tutorial competition

Hey everyone,
Read on to find out something interesting that Adorn cosmetics is having!!

Adorn knows that women love to tell their friends about their can’t-do-without beauty tips and products so who better to tell the world about the fabulousness of Adorn products and how they are used, than YOU the experienced devotee of cosmetics!


Adorn is looking for the best videos to upload to its website and social media channels, that showcase what makes Adorn products so amazing. Every submission chosen to be uploaded will receive a $20 product voucher and an Adorn VIP membership, which entitles you to an ongoing 15% discount. The best 3 submissions will receive a $250 product voucher each and VIP membership! Not bad for a few minutes work!

You can refer to the application page for each product to give you ideas and tips on what to include in your tutorial but our our judges will also be looking for:

1. Precise step by step tips
2. Clear product and label placement of your chosen Adorn product (non-Adorn products should not to be included including brushes and accessories)
3. Tips must be easy to follow
4. Include product features and benefits and multi-purpose ideas if any
5. Tell us how the product makes you feel
6. Video must be shot on a clear clean background
7. Good day or artificial lighting
8. No longer than 3 – 5 minutes
9. You may use a model
10. Enthusiasm (without the cheese)

Here are some suggestions for topic ideas:

* Applying loose mineral foundation wet (using spritzer) or dry.
* Applying bronzer
* Applying blush
* Applying concealer
* Applying brow dust
* Applying mascara and mascara primer
* Applying eyeliner using the Adorn Chubbi pencil
* Applying eyeliner using the Adorn Skinny eyeliner
* Applying illuminiser to enhance facial features
* Applying lip liner
* Applying eye shadow
* How to turn bronzer into instant liquid fake tan using Adorn primer

Terms:

1. Entrants must be over 18 years of age.
2. Submissions must be received no later than June 20, 2011.
3. Winners will be notified by June 30, 2011.
4. Entrants understand that any submissions may be uploaded to the internet via Adorn’s social media channels for an undisclosed amount of time.
5. Submissions must be emailed to info@adornmineralcosmetics.com.au with your full name and address details.

Doesn't all this sound interesting!!! So girls what do you think? Are you taking up this challenge??

P.S.- By the way Tutorial reminded me that I have done my first EOTD Tutorial, check it out HERE

My path to a healthier life - Part 1

Greetings,

As the idea of Meniere's Disease sets in, the prospect of losing control of my life is hard to handle. One of the last stages of the disease is loss of hearing. I can't imagine life like that. I love to listen to music to much & watch movies on TV. I don't know for sure I have it, as a series of tests need to be done to know for sure. I've decided to take a pro-active approach to my health.

As I was looking thru my stats tonight, I came across some search words that gave me an idea of what I may be dealing with & a possible solution. The key words were "do vaccines cause meniere's". This possibility never came to mind. As a child, I received the vaccinations that were "required" for kids to enter school back in 1975. Lets take a look at the vaccine schedule for kids back then.

2 months: DTP, TOPV (trivalent oral polio virus)
4 months: DTP, TOPV
6 months: DTP, TOPV
1 year: Measles, TB test
1-12 years: Rubella, Mumps
1 1/2 years: DTP, TOPV
4-6 years: DTP, TOPV

I remember getting a shot in the backside prior to entering school. It made me sick & I slept for over 12 hours after getting it. In 2nd grade, I remember distinctly my classmates getting a vaccine during school hours. Shortly after they got it, many started complaining of dizziness, seeing double & nausea. Many of them went home within a couple of hours of getting the vaccine. I don't remember exactly which one it was but somehow I got out of it.

Even though I never received any vaccines beyond the age of 5, I did receive many allergy shots between the ages of 7 & 10. I've wondered for the last few years, did those shots contain Thimerosal, mercury or other toxins? I'm going to be heading up to the city in about 10 days where my allergist had his office which I'm sure has changed hands a few times since the last time I was there back in the late 80s to see if they still have my records. I'm going to ask to see if the insert that came with the shots. That will put the first piece of the puzzle into place.

Now that I have one possible piece of mercury tracked down, what about other areas? One web page I was reading, it was talking about amalgam fillings. I've never had any of those, so cross that off the list. Many in the dental field will say that amalgam fillings are safe. However, long term safety studies have never been done on amalgam fillings. I know some people who have had their fillings removed & they have started to feel better. Hmm, coincidence? I don't think so. Nickel is used in braces, this is the 3rd toxic metal when it comes to neurotoxins. (mercury & aluminum are the first two respectively) How many thousands of kids have had braces during their teens years? I can count myself among the unfortunate one of those teens. For 3 1/2 years (I was only told I would have them for 2 years), I had those in my mouth. My daughter is supposed to be getting them this summer. I'm going to see if we can pay the difference between the regular braces (which the insurance will cover) & the invisalign ones to avoid her from having the toxic metal in her mouth.

This video below shows a smoking tooth, 50 years after it was removed from a mouth. It is still letting loose mercury vapors. Imagine what it is doing in a persons mouth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ylnQ-T7oiA

My husband got a porcelain crown when he was about 11 years old. If you look at the back of his crown there is a heavy metal holding it in place. I've talked to dentists who are familiar with dentistry of the 50s, 60s & 70s & they have told me it is mercury based. We are going to have it removed & replaced with a mercury-free replacement. This removal involves a vacuum system to pull the mercury fumes away from the patient. The mercury that is removed is considered hazmat & will to be disposed of as such. Funny, how its ok to put mercury in a persons mouth but has to be treated as hazmat once its removed.

Next step in finding thimerosal & mercury in my life is to look at my food & environment. I don't live near a coal mine, so that rules that out. I'll be looking at other possible sources of heavy metals & other sources of toxins. High fructose corn syrup has been known to have mercury in it. I've just about eliminated all of that from our diet. Since heavy metals are known to accumulate in the brain, even though I've eliminated them from my diet, they are still in my system.

So, the next step is Chelation therapy. That helped Desiree Jennings when she was injured by the flu shot. After several sessions of chelation therapy, she was able to walk & talk normally. So, maybe if I get the mercury & other heavy metals out of my system, my body can start to heal itself.

That will be the next topic of my blog. I'll be looking at the different types of chelation therapy, the advantages & disadvantages of each kind & which route I'm going to go. I'm also going to look into whole body detoxifying. I've read that if you detoxify the body one area at a time, the toxins just go to other parts of the body so you have to do it all at once. There are a few different detoxifiers out there, so I will have to see which one is the best one to go with.

Til next time, have a good week,

Lori

Sources -

http://www.menieres-disease.ca/index.htm

http://www.dentalwellness4u.com/mercurydetox/menieres.html

http://www.holisticmed.com/dental/amalgam/

http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/fresh-greens/2009/01/28/mercury-found-in-high-fructose-corn-syrup

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/26/AR2009012601831.html

http://www.gaia-health.com/articles101/000116-Chelation-Cure.shtml

http://www.sensationizer.com/2010/07/dystonia-symptoms-disabled-desiree.html

http://www.dailypaul.com/113532/flu-shot-victim-desiree-jennings-cured-of-untreatable-neurological-disorder

http://www.stopagingnow.com/liveinthenow/article/the-scary-truth-about-dentistry

http://modernherbaleducation.com/articles/dental-health-hazards.html

http://www.drcelltox.com/

http://www.detoxreviews.com/

http://www.21daybodymakeover.com/

The Body Needs eyeshadows- Review+EOTD Tutorial

Hey ladies,
Hope you all had a great weekend!!! Mine was a bit tiring but anyways...hope you all enjoyed!!
So now thought of beginning this week with a review +eye makeup Tutorial. Check out this post:

Recently I got a chance to try out some eye shadows from The Body needs Mineral cosmetics so today decided to share it with you all.


These are the shades that I have at present (from L-R):

• Blackened Emerald
• Metallic Merlot
• Blackened Turquoise
• Cherry Love
• Blackened Violet

Blackened Emerald
As the name suggests it a dark blackish green shade with shimmers.

Blackened Violet
A mixture of black with violet with slight purple sparkles.

Blackened Turquoise
As the name says it's a dark blackish sea green shade which sometimes looks more of green but different than the first one. Contains turquoise shimmers.

Metallic Merlot:
A bright burgundy shade, shimmery in nature. It'll look gorgeous on the eyes & on the lips as well!!

Cherry Love
A bright fuchsia shade which will also look great on the lips...contains bright shimmers which look slightly golden. It's really beautiful!! A great dupe of Mac Fuchsia.

The swatches (in sunlight):

Inside:

What TBN mineral eye shadows claim:

• TheBodyNeeds mineral make-up is made from mineral pigments & other natural ingredients. These minerals give long lasting coverage while allowing your skin to breathe. Our mineral make-up contains all natural aluminum free titanium dioxide & zinc oxide.
• Our mineral make-up is talc, fragrance, dye, & cruelty free. Our mineral make-up is suitable for all skin types, has been tested & approved by a board of licensed Estheticians & was formulated by a team of Cosmetic Formulators, Chemists & Licensed Estheticians.
• Because mineral powders are inorganic & contain no moisture, bacteria does not grow so therefore no preservatives are needed. Our eye shadows are hypoallergenic.

Ingredients:
Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxide

How to use:

• Our eye shadows can be used on the eyes as well as the lips & face, our blushes & shimmers can be used on the eyes & body, our foundations can be used on the lips, and so on. Any precautions (if applicable) will be noted.
• Mineral make-up products should be used sparingly, they are extremely intense and only require the use of a small amount of product. Start the application process using the residue from the jar lid and it will be plenty. Change the color intensity by applying our eye shadow on dry skin, primed skin or mix it with our mixing medium for intense color!

Pigmentation:
All the shades are highly pigmented & will great if worn in evening parties. Cherry Love can also be worn in day functions.

Fall Out
Honestly speaking, I did encounter the problem of quite a lot of fall out in the shadows. So you'll have to be careful that use the right amount of shade & don't apply a foundation before the eye makeup.

Good points
They are mineral shadows which don't cause any harm to the skin.
Loved their Blackened range where you can get a variety of black shades with different shades of shimmers.
Highly pigmented!!
Decently priced.
Shades available for both day & night functions.
Light shimmers make them look adorable on the eyes.

Bad points
Although on swatching them for the first time you may feel that the shades have very intense shimmers but after a while the shimmers begin to vanish. This may be considered a bad point by some & may even prove to be a good one for others who don't like deep shimmers in their shadows.

Fall out problem is present.

Overall...
Finally i would say that I really liked these shadows & I would recommend these to others as well....so you should surely try them out but keeping the good & bad points in mind.

Rating

♥♥♥♥/5

So girls hope you liked my review & shades too. But the post is not over as yet coz I've done an EOTD tutorial using two shades from TBN- Blackened Emerald & Blackened Violet. Take a look & hope you enjoy :D


At first prime your eyes with any good primer. I haven't use primer here. Only applied a light foundation.

Now apply green shade on your lids just below your crease. I have used The Body Needs BLACKENED EMERALD shade here.
Then apply a blackish violet shade from inner corner of your eyes to the outer corner making a V shape up to the corner and make a thin line in the half of your lower lash line. you have to cover up from your crease to just below the brow bone of your eyes. I have applied The Body Needs BLACKENED VIOLET shade here. (Ignore the fallout, you can remove it before the final finishing)
Now blend both the shades well with your blending brush and make a thin line in the other half of your lower lash line mixing the violet shade till the inner corner of your lower lash line with the green shade. Blend it well with the violet shade. Now you can remove all the fall out marks now and apply your foundation of your choice.
Take a light golden shade for highlighting your brow bone, apply and blend it well. I have used a light golden shade from my Manly palette.
Now apply a thin black line with your black eyeliner and give it a winged shape. I have applied my Revlon Colorstay Black Beauty eyeliner here.


Now take the violet shade with a thin angled eye brush and apply it in your water line. Finally Use your mascara for your lashes or use falsies. I have taken my Ardell Lashes here.

And now; finally, YOU ARE DONE!!!



This was my first eye makeup tutorial so i know it wasn't that good but I hope you guys enjoyed & liked the makeup!! Will be coming up with some more tutes very soon...Have a great week ahead!!

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