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ALTERNA Bamboo Beach 1 Minute Recovery Masque ($29, various salons)

 This hair mask takes only a minute to restore your hair’s natural softness and shine during your after-sun care routine.
 Formulated with eco-certified bamboo and Tahitian coconut, your hair will smell wonderful and feel even better.

Skin Care Chronicle:

Skin Care Chronicle:

Why Does Hair Turn Gray?

By Sarah B. Weir
Shine from Yahoo! Canada

There is one thing most presidents have in common at the end of their first terms: more gray hairs. The graying of the Commander-in-Chief is symbolic of the stress associated with being top dog in the world's most powerful nation. However, research shows that psychological stress does not, in fact, impact the color of one's locks.



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Dog Tea - A Proven Way To Prevent Canine Motion Sickness

Specially formulated, herbal dog tea reduces gas, prevents bloating and is
 guaranteed to stop car sickness for dogs and cats.

 -- You already know that dogs
play poker, but did you know dogs drink tea?
If you own a dog, you know that car rides are something they either love or hate!
For many dogs, all the new sights and sounds associated with a car ride can be
 too much. Even short trips can trigger car and motion sickness in dogs. All
dog breeds have an equal chance of getting car sick. Puppies are frequently
affected due to their relatively undeveloped ears. While most dogs will grow out
of motion sickness after turning one year old, it can affect dogs of any age. It is more
 likely to happen for dogs not used to car rides. Dogs that only go on one or two trips a year (usually to the vet) can be particularly susceptible.

While nausea and vomiting are the most common signs, motion-sick dogs may also
 whine, whimper and yelp. Excessive panting, yawning, drooling, and pacing are
other indicators. Alternatively, some dogs may get very quiet, be inactive or look lethargic.
To start with, try to build up your dog's tolerance for car rides by taking it on short
 trips around the neighborhood for a few days, going a bit farther each day. Consider
using a special canine seat-belt, and always let your dog face forward in the car.
Rolling down the car windows will help make your dog more comfortable too.

While these basic steps may help reduce the affects of car sickness, many cases
are too intense and owners avoid important trips like taking their dog to the vet due
 to the trauma of getting there. For those seeking a true and natural solution to
canine car sickness, you will be relieved to discover there is a guaranteed way to
 stop your family's best friend from getting sick.

Believing in the healing power of tea, the boutique, loose leaf tea company California
 Tea House began their mission to formulate an organic herbal tea to resolve the
 car sickness of their beloved Great Dane named Machu Picchu. After a couple
of years of blending and testing their determination paid off. Machu's Blend Tea for Dogs
is now available to the public and is so effective, it is guaranteed to stop car sickness.
 Machu's Blend is an organic, herbal tea comprised of chamomile, ginger root,
 fennel seed, skullcap and calendula.

Machu's Blend Dog Tea is an all-natural proven solution in alleviating a debilitating
 problem without giving your dog expensive prescribed medicine or ineffective,
over-the-counter products with unnatural ingredients. In addition to helping your
 dog with motion sickness, this holistic tea blend promotes a calming affect, lowers
 stress, aids digestion of dry dog food, which consequently reduces dog bloat and
 gas. Best of all, it serves as a special, healthy treat your dog will love.

California Tea House is a family-owned company dedicated to serving the finest
quality, artisanal loose leaf tea blends, sourced from the best organic, sustainable
 farms all over the world. You can order Machu's Blend directly from their online
store with free shipping here: https://www.californiateahouse.com/

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 For further information, visit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com.

CONTACT: Will Bailey, will@californiateahouse.com, 213-915-8327

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everydayliving™: Onion Biscuits

everydayliving™: Onion Biscuits:

French Onion Biscuits

These biscuits make great dunkers for a steaming bowl of hearty soup or stew.                                             

Ingredients:


2 cups (500 mL) Bisquick* mix

1/4 cup (50 mL) milk

1 container (250 mL) French onion dip

Method: 


•Heat oven to 450ºF. In medium bowl, stir all ingredients until soft dough forms.

•On ungreased baking sheet, drop dough into 6 mounds.

•Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Serve warm.

Add a tempting topper by brushing warm biscuits lightly with melted butter or margarine and sprinkling with dried herbs or a pinch of garlic salt.

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Do antioxidants in your diet help your skin?

Do antioxidants in your diet help your skin?

It seems like every few weeks yet another study comes out touting the health benefits of antioxidants, which can be found in foods like berries, nuts and fruits. You may have also heard that such nutrients not only help with general health, but can also benefit your body's largest organ - the skin. A recent article in The Canadian looked at whether such claims are true, or really just fluff.

Before you start relying too heavily on blueberries and walnuts to keep your skin clear, the news source points out that there are other measures necessary to care for your epidermis. There are countless products on the market - and we mean countless - for your skin, and the key is to find out what works for you and stick with it. Don't overdo it - using too many products can dry out your skin, or they may counteract each other.

Hydration is also key to healthy looking skin, the news outlet reports. Water flushes out the toxins in your body, not to mention it keeps you feeling energized and balanced.

But yes, antioxidants found in natural foods do help keep your skin healthy, as do certain vitamins and minerals you can get through healthy eating. Though antioxidant-rich foods are good for you, remember that too much of a good thing can be dangerous. Consuming a well-rounded diet will help you get the right amount of vitamins and minerals without overdoing it. If you aren't sure what kind of foods you should be eating, the best bet is to talk to a nutritionist who can help design a program just for you.

WebMD explains that antioxidants can help protect your skin from damage. Vitamin C is one antioxidant that helps tissue repair itself and regrow. Vitamin A is also handy for cell growth, while the antioxidant known as Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10 helps guard cells from damage.

Of course, even with the healthiest of diets, our skin is likely to change as we age. Poor dieting, exposure to the sun and smoking can all speed up the aging process, but no matter what we do, time will likely bring about wrinkles and sagging skin at some point. That's why cosmetic procedures such as Botox injections and facelifts have become so popular.

If you're interested in anti-aging procedures that can't be rubbed into the skin or consumed in your diet, speak to a board-certified plastic surgeon. He or she will be able to help you decide what options are available to you, and answer any questions you may have.