I know as a woman when you think of testosterone you think of its relationship to men but it serves a very important purpose for us as well. What most people don’t know is that the testosterone hormone is one of the six hormones that the female reproductive organs produce. In this article I will outline some very important roles testosterone plays regarding menopause. It is my intention to provide with you lots of factual information so that you are more comfortable with the topic. Testosterone therapy may be beneficial to women in many different ways. Studies show that when women lose their libido, testosterone therapy may help as this is one of the signs that their body has a testosterone deficient present. Our bodies naturally produce testosterone (also called androgens) in the ovaries and adrenal glands. Testosterone is important to us before and after menopause because there are many benefits to this hormone: It improves our sexual desire It decreases the tenderness of our breasts Enhances our orgasms Of course there are other benefits of testosterone therapy but this list is just to give you an idea of ways that it can potentially improve your health and lifestyle. Testosterone therapy has been around since the 1930’s and women are still resistant to try it because there are a lot of myths that have placed fear in women. This therapy as with others has risk factors. Women can experience the development of facial hair, acne, over-sexuality and voice changes. I know this sounds like a lot but think of it this way; there is usually a price to pay for beauty and good health. Don’t you want your body to be in the best shape possible? Don’t you want to feel healthy like you did prior to reaching menopause? The best advice I can give to anyone would be to do all that you can to take care of your body. Getting older is a part of life that we cannot skip over and unfortunately it brings on some conditions that put our bodies through a bunch of tests but we can overcome these challenges with a lot of patience, hard work and perseverance. I am not telling you anything that I have not told myself time and time again. I have not reached my menopause stage yet but soon I will and I welcome the transition and the challenge. As a woman, I know it seems that we have more difficulties with our health and our bodies than men but that is what makes us so unique and special. Men cannot have babies (well men born males cannot), they do not have to deal with the bleeding as a result of a menstrual cycle, they do not have to breast feed the children, but this does not make them any less susceptible of going through other health issues and it certainly does not make them the superior sex. Men still have health issues like prostate cancer of which we do not have to be concerned about. Remain positive.

Are you going through menopause and want to stay active, healthy, and feeling like yourself? Don’t wait another minute to relieve menopause symptoms and start a diet plan that works for your life!

Now before you laugh and say youll never be beautiful, listen up.

I know where youre coming from! At one time I didnt know any beauty secrets. Before I learned any beauty secrets I was plain, even bordering on ugly.

I had acne, chapped lips, weight issues, wardrobe disasters, and not so white teeth. But thats all become past with the 5 beauty secrets that have changed my life.

But I pulled through them all and learned some valuable beauty secrets as a result.

Now people are always commenting to me on my beauty. Saying I should be a model, etc…. And guys are no longer even an issue! I dont have to look for them, they come to me.

It turns out the best beauty secrets are those that are won by personal knowledge and experience. Not just by reading general tips in magazines.

So by experimentation over the years and by perseverance, Ive found out what really works and what doesnt.

Beauty Secret 1

Unchap and beautify your lips with this technique.

For soft, beautifully kissable lips, you need the following: a washcloth (Im not kidding either), warm water, and your favorite brand of lip balm.

First you apply a coat of lip balm. Then wet one corner of the washcloth, put the warm wet corner of the washcloth between your lips, press them together and hold for 5 seconds.

Then gently massage any remaining lip balm from lips with the wet corner of washcloth, and dry lips with a corner thats dry.

Apply lip balm again to keep your lips chap free. You may also apply lipstick or lip gloss on over the layer of lip balm.

I learned this was the best way to keep lips from chapping, after going through too many winters with dried, and chapped lips.

Beauty Secret

Clear your acne, and get beautiful skin.

For clear glowing skin, a little home remedy does wonders for my complexion, as it should with yours too.

Steam your face for 20 minutes every night after washing it, then every other night after steaming your face, massage a half teaspoon castor oil over face.

Leave it on at night while you sleep and wash off immediately upon waking. Steam face for twenty more minutes in the morning after washing. When you finish steaming your face splash your face with cool water and dry it.

If your skin starts to show any signs of a pimple forming. Take one night off from steaming and applying castor oil and apply Benzoyl Peroxide over face.

Take the next night off also from the steaming, castor oil, and benzoyl peroxide. Continue facial regimen with steaming and castor oil the following night.

This beauty secret will moisturize your face at the same time it will help clear up acne and pimples. But only if you work at it consistently.

Beauty Secret 3

Good taste in clothes.

When shopping for clothes try to stay away from really big prints, or weird mixes of colors (eg. green, pink and blue flowers combined on a white background, for instance).

Clothes like these just scream Im color blind! And if you in fact, actually are color blind, always shop with a friend who isnt and has good taste in clothes.

Buy basic colors. Solid reds, pinks, blues, whites, and blacks. Or things with small tasteful prints and designs.

Then mix and match each basic color with a corresponding one (blue goes well with white, pink, and sometimes with red, and different shades of the same color almost always go well together). Put these beauty secrets to use, and start seeing the benefits today. Be sure to read Part 2 of this article, which contains the last 2 beauty secrets.

In Part 2 Ill teach you the beauty secrets for whitening your smile without draining your bank account. And how to use clothes to your advantage by hiding figure flaws and defects.br
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De-Stress in Phoenix – Spas

Arizona has lots of spas for much needed rejuvenation and relaxation, the fact that the state has a desert like terrain not withstanding. This article focuses on Phoenix spas, a couple of which are discussed in the next few paragraphs.

To begin with, even the laziest of souls would have noticed the Cloud Nine Salon Spa located in Grace Inn at Ahwatuke, on South 51st Street. Serviced by a team of professionally trained beauticians and technicians, this Phoenix spa offers top notch services normally found in a resort spa, at non resort spa prices. Its services include body care and an assortment of massages, pedicure and manicures, hair styling, comprehensive spa packages, facials, and wellness plans. The fee on a general scale ranges from $35 to $350. For further info and appointment bookings, dial 480-598-3429.

Suddenly Slimmer Wellness Center and Spa is one of the many Phoenix spas that offer comprehensive skin and beauty care services in the region. Its services cover a few specializations and areas such as acupuncture and infrared sauna that are not offered by most of the spas in the area. Suddenly Slimmers other offerings include waxing, facials, an assortment of massages – Swedish, Shiatsu, Reflexology, traditional Ayurvedic massage, and pregnancy massage – to name a few, cellulite, body wrap, pedicures and manicures, eye-lash extensions, and body bronzing. The spas other specialties include a gentlemans package, kids spa, and full makeup services. For appointments, Suddenly Slimmer Wellness Center and Spa can be reached at 602-952-8446.

Next on the list of Phoenix spas is Desert Agave Salon Spa, one of the best available in the northern valley. Its meticulously designed ambience provides an ideal location where one could unwind and rest, while being pampered and rejuvenated by a courteous and professionally trained staff. Desert Agaves services include various massages, body treatments that include aromatherapy and faux sun bronzer, facials and acne treatment, pedicures and manicures, waxing, and hair care. Comprehensive makeup packages and wedding packages are another specialty of Desert Agave Salon Spa. The rates range from $15 to $300. For more details or to book an appointment, dial the help desk at 602-404-2200.

As one of the larger cities in the country, it is hardly surprising that Phoenix is home to a large number of spas. That being said, the trick is to identify the best Phoenix spas. Now you have after reading this article!/pbr
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Men and women the world over would like to know how to have a pretty face. And in today’s looks-oriented society, a pretty or handsome face can be a valuable personal asset. Unfortunately, most of us have experienced saggy chubby cheeks, puffy eyes, the dreaded “turkey neck”, acne, and a host of other facial imperfections.

“It has been said that a pretty face is a passport. But its not, its a visa, and it runs out fast.” This famous quote from Julie Burchill, the controversial English feminist writer, is a golden nugget of truth we all must face. The simple unvarnished truth is, our faces age. Our faces grow old and show the signs of wear. And it’s up to each of us to take care of our faces.

Fortunately, we don’t need the expense and inconvenience of a face-lift to improve the appearance of our faces. There are several ways to get an attractive, friendly, and happy face without surgery, and at little or no expense.

Steps To Take Toward A Pretty Face…

Almost everyone needs a moisturizer, even people with oily skins. Develop a nightly ritual of using a moisturizer. Try to use a natural botanical face cream, preferably with antioxidants. Yes, men should use moisturizer too.

Watch your diet and drink plenty of water. Remember, our skin gets its nourishment from the foods we eat and the fluids we drink, not just from our moisturizers.

Use sunscreen when you’re out in the sun. A friend of mine, a lovely, radiant lady, has a beautiful face with flawless skin. She just turned forty, but looks twenty-five. One of her secrets to her beautiful face and flawless skin – “If I’ll be in the sun more than fifteen minutes, I always wear sunscreen.”

Secrets Of Professional Models: Two Valuable Tips…

Baking soda. Sprinkle a small amount of baking soda on your face cloth when washing your face. This tip is right off the Oprah Show when she interviewed top models about their beauty secrets.

Another tip from professional models is daily facial exercises. Learn facial exercises for toning facial muscles. Exercising the facial muscles can work wonders in improving the appearance of your face. These exercises can help reduce sagging cheeks, jowls, and the well-known ‘turkey neck.’ You’ll notice a visible improvement in your cheeks when you regularly exercise your facial muscles.

Our Faces Reflect Our Feelings, So Smile And Be Happy…

Smile. Your face will be ten times prettier by simply smiling. Remember, your face is your most obvious tool of expression. It’s the first thing people see. People form first impressions about us based on our faces. So show the world you’re feeling happy by smiling.

Don’t be a grouch. Be friendly. Smile. Laugh often. Smiling happy people are more approachable and prettier. Research has shown, without question, that we prefer the company of people who smile and make us laugh.

The Lovely Lady And Mr. Average Guy…

I once asked a friend, a very attractive businesswoman in her mid-thirties, why she married a rather ordinary average looking guy, instead of another very handsome well-off suitor who had also proposed to her.

Her answer surprised me. “John (her new hubby) isn’t the handsomest guy in the world, but he smiled a lot, he made me laugh, and was always fun to be with. I’ll take fun and happy over handsome any day.” Take note guys – words of wisdom.

Having a pretty face doesn’t require a face-lift. It doesn’t require expensive facial cosmetics. It simply requires a common-sense regimen of sensible daily facial care with a positive happy mental outlook on life.

Who says you can’t be just another pretty face. Of course you can! Let’s learn to love our pretty faces. Now, flash that beautiful smile of yours, give someone you love a hug, and face the world with a happy new outlook on life. Life is good.br
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Popping a pimple without professional assistance still remains controversial. Squeezing a pimple on your own may or may not cause scarring. Some people attest that it hastens the healing of their acnes and no scars appear. As always, there is a different solution for every skin type and acne type. You really don’t need some professional surgical tools to pop a zit. It is something you can do at home on your own time.

If you are one of those people who want to rely on self-treatment rather than getting someone else do the pop their pimple for them and do away with the high dermatologist’s fees, here are some tips on how to gently and effectively squeeze pimples in your facial area.

?Never try to pop a pimple beneath the surface of your facial area. Whiteheads and pustules can be squeezed but papules and blackheads should remain untouched. Be sure to pop acnes that appear to have “heads”.

?Before trying to squeeze a pimple, take a bath or wash your face to soften it and to remove dirt or make up on your skin.

?Make sure that your hands are clean. Wash them thoroughly to prevent possible infection.

?Have two sterilize gauze pads ready. Get each one of them for both of your hands and apply gentle pressure on the pimple.

?Use the gauze pads to remove the pus. Never use your fingernails or your bare fingers. After the white stuff has been squeezed out gently remove it with a clean tissue.

?See to it that the white stuff of your pimple can be easily taken out with a gentle squeeze. If you have a hard time doing so, do not force to pop them out as they may be still imbedded deep in your skin and trying to squeeze them out would just cause scarring.

?If you have a pimple that is hard to squeeze out, make a salt solution by mixing half a cup of warm water and ? teaspoon of salt. Apply the solution to the affected area using sterile gauze for about five to ten minutes. They would usually come off easily when you try to pop them again after several days.

It is the dream of every girl to have a spotless phase and glowing skin. However, the pollution in the environment, oily skin and wrong eating habits can cause acne and pimples on the face. The acne unless treated on time can cause spots on the face. Also, the appearance of the face is spoiled.

To reduce or minimize the acne on the face, Accutane drug is used. The drug is patent by reputed drug company Roche Pharmaceuticals. Accutane drug is known by different names in different countries. It is referred to as Isotretinoin in the United States while in other countries it is called Roaccutane. Isotretinoin is the generic name of accutane drug. It is a very effective drug that reduces the production of oil in the oil glands. As a result, occurrence of acne is successfully reduced. However, the accutane drug has various side effects and if used improperly can be hazardous to the body as a whole.

The harmful effects of the drug are:
? it changes the skin composition
? itchy skin
? hair loss
? nosebleeds
? chapped lips
? joint pain
? urinary and intestinal disorders
? diminishing night vision
? severe head aches
? heart attacks
? harm liver
? increase triglyceride levels

The drug can cause birth defects in case of pregnant woman. Some of the deformities that occur in a child include mental retardation, nervous and facial deformities, lowers a child IQ and retards the developmental and learning ability of a child. There have been complaints of people suffering from depression after taking the accutane drug. Also, some of the depressed people have committed suicide. In other words accutane drug can become a life threatening disease used improperly.

On such a negative background more and more people are filing suit against Roche Pharmaceuticals as the number of cases with negative side effects is increasing. This is a medically proved fact that Accutane drug works and is effective in treating acne but negative side effects are to dangerous to take the drug safely.
Before prescribing this drug to a patient a physician must specify certain steps and make a thorough examination. It is necessary to know that there are a lot of generic accutane versions available in the market and in the internet, such as: Sotret, Claravis and Amnesteem. These drugs as well as Accutane are taken orally and not used directly on the skin. One of the main constituent parts of these drugs are Vitamin A, but this vitamin is not assimilated by the body very well, moreover it may lead to harmful effects to the organism if taken in excess quality.

Accutane drug has been very successful in curing acne and providing glow to the skin. It decreases the extent of the sebaceous glands, eradicates bacteria, minimizes inflammation and reduces cellular accumulation. Also, the acne does not occur even after the drug intake is stopped. Recent researches have shown that if the drug is taken in moderation, it can be effective in treating acne without causing any side effects. Also, if the triglyceride levels and liver tests are normal, the drug prescribed weighs 40 mg. the drug is taken for three months and twice everyday. Thus, to have an acne free and glowing skin, buy generic accutane.

Facials are treatments of the epidermis designed to enhance the look and texture of facial skin by cleansing, hydrating, removing dead skin cells, unblocking clogged pores, and/or tightening the facial skin. Facials can be as simple as using an old-fashioned recipe at home or as elaborate as a full day spent being pampered by a professional aesthetician at a fancy spa. The benefits of facials can go more than skin deep, though, providing a sense of relaxation and peace while enhancing self confidence and promoting a general feeling of well being. Here I will explain some of the different types of facials and the processes involved in them, and I will give you a few tips on making the most of your facial experience.

A facial can be a one step process or can involve multiple different applications. Each type of facial application has a different purpose and result. The first step in a facial, after routine cleansing, is the application of a facial rinse, or astringent, also called toner, which is used to clean excess oil and dirt from the tiny pores of the skin. In addition, to cleansing, the astringent tightens the facial skin. Most astringents contain some type of harmless acidic compound which draws the pores closed, resulting in a firmer skin texture. Popular recipes used in home facial washes include lemon or orange juice mixed with a small amount of mineral water and applied with a cotton ball to the face. Many name brand facial toners are available at most drug and retail stores and work on the same principle using a variety of natural or synthetic astringents.

A facial scrub is another form of the facial, usually used after the toner. The scrub’s main purpose is to remove dead skin cells, allowing the fresher, softer skin underneath to show through which gives the face radiance and a more youthful look and feel. Sugar scrubs are popular at home and are can be made simply by mixing some sugar (brown or white) into a small amount of olive oil, applying to the face in a gentle circular motion and rinsing with plain water.

A popular image when thinking of a facial includes a person lying down with a thick coating on the face and cucumber slices on the eyes. The coating on the face is called a mask, for obvious reasons, and there are many different types of masks for a wide variety of desired results. There are masks for deep pore cleansing, for firmer skin, for intensive hydration or for removing excess oil, among others. Some masks harden and peel off, mostly for the purpose of removing dirt and oil from deep within the pores, while others remain soft and are rinsed off, such as deeply moisturizing or exfoliating masks. And the cucumber slices on the eyes actually do serve a purpose by slightly tightening the skin around the eyes through the astringent properties of the cucumber!

The last step in a full facial is to moisturize. Moisturizers are chosen depending on skin type and add the finishing touch by further hydrating the skin for maximum softness and radiance. A moisturizer is generally applied sparingly and left to soak into the skin. A facial moisturizer should really be used every day, but no facial experience is truly complete without this last step.

Whether you pay for the full experience at a luxury spa or pamper yourself at home, you’ll feel the benefits of a facial long beyond the time it takes to have one. Soothing music, flickering candles and a subtle scent in the air will enhance your experience even further. Enjoy the lasting effects of rejuvenation and renewed self confidence that a facial can bring.

The dedicated staff at The Facial Place provide acne treatment, laser hair removal, facials Ajax, laser skin treatment and many other Spa Ajax products and services. Just because you have sensitive skin doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy having a good facial treatments every now.

Body acne is similar to facial acne. They are commonly found in adolescents and adults. It can occur in the back, shoulders, buttocks and chest. If the lesions are painful and large in size, can be a sign of severe acne. You can be stubborn to remove acne from the skin of the body. Causes of body acne no exact cause of acne body. However, body acne can be developed by stress and fluctuating hormones. Sometimes it can be caused by tight clothing. Some items such as helmets, cell phones, backpacks or tight collars at high risk for body acne. Three factors are responsible for securing the body acne, such as dead skin cells, accumulation of bacteria and excess oil production in the body. Body acne can be associated with synthetic fabrics and sweat. The diagnosis of body acne no specific tests for body acne. In some cases, blood or blood hormone tests will be conducted by health care providers to determine the body acne. The treatment for acne of the body is very difficult to treat than body acne facial acne. Body acne treatment takes long time period to eliminate back acne. Because the back is made of several issues of the sebaceous glands that can make the oil for the production of nodules and cysts. A course of oral antibiotics such as minocycline or tertracycline used to treat body acne. Sometimes, topical retinoids like Retin-A is taken to remove stubborn acne. Acne Body Wash with salicylic acid based cleanser for control. And then shower immediately after sweating. Clean the affected area as salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide and after this apply an alpha hydroxy acid as a moisturizer, this will help prevent dry skin. Patients should use a benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid in individual acne night. AcnEase, is very safe and effective treatment to eliminate body acne. It is recommended by the physician, the dose may be based on the following: The Weight The time period of a person who has suffered severe body acne body acne balsamic vinegar for body acne teaspoon calendula oil Two teaspoons olive oil teaspoon almond oil a drop of lavender oil, two drops of tea tree oil, chamomile oil, a drop of oil Mix all well and pour into a glass bottle air tight. And after this oil massage of the entire affected area. In the last use of aloe vera to soothe and reduce inflammation. All the oils have anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties, which are very good at controlling bacteria. Important tips people, who are suffering from body acne, washing your hair regularly. Do not eat spicy foods. Avoid rubbing over the skin. Take a shower immediately after participating in sweat-producing physical activity. Use lotion for acne counter to promote the excess oil from bare and dry. Avoid cosmetics, hairdressing, accessories acne or oily products. Use only noncomedogenic or water-based products. If someone has severe body acne, consult a dermatologist or doctor immediately.

If you believe that acne is a problem only teenagers and adults face, think again. Babies may also have signs of acne. It could have breaks in 2-3 weeks after birth. Baby acne is more common in the facial region on the chin (the cheeks and forehead) and can even have back acne at this early stage of life. Baby acne should not be confused with milia or eczema. Milia is also known as milk spots. These are small, hard and white spots usually disappear within two weeks. Eczema, moreover, is a type of skin inflammation and more severe acne. Symptoms of eczema include the expansion and blisters. White spots also are a problem and these are small bumps, either white or flesh colored, that are caused by blocked pores. You'll know if your child has acne pimples begin to appear within the first month. Some medical studies show that acne baby may begin to form while children are still in the womb. In the last stage of pregnancy, maternal hormones are transmitted through the placenta and are received by the fetus. In reality, this can stimulate your baby's sebaceous glands and the presence of oil, acne can appear easily. This is why some children seem to have red bumps, even after birth. To prevent acne, make sure you're not using detergents to wash clothes for your baby. Some detergents may contain harsh chemicals that can aggravate the skin. Wipe away any food, drinks, or saliva that may leak from the mouth of her baby and that baby can worsen acne. Always ensure that the baby's face is cleaned with mild soap and water every day. Do not try to wash her face because the baby's skin is so sensitive and washing may cause redness. Do not use oils and lotions are not recommended by your doctor. These can irritate the skin of your baby with ease. You should be alarmed if the problem of baby acne lasts for more than six months. It is important to get advice from your doctor if the baby acne worse.