You shave them, pluck them and wax them as often as needed, to ensure that you have just the right arch. But have you tried treading???

Threading, a method of eyebrow removal believed to be from India or China is possibly one of the best methods of hair removal from that area. The results are usually cleaner, straighter lines which balance the features and lift the eyes.

Like many customs from the east, it is an art. So, getting it done properly involves using someone versed in the art of threading so one can avoid pain, uneven brows or even ingrown hairs.

Threading is really a gentle twisting of a piece of cotton thread along hairs to be removed, and an experience aesthetician will ensure that you have the best experience of hair removal ever!

Like plucking, threading removes hairs by the follicle (without the pain of course), which makes it longer lasting than say shaving or depilatory creams. Creams, by the way, may cause allergic reactions from the chemicals involved. These creams may also peel away or damage the top layers of skin, especially sensitive skin. So this presents a natural choice for woman.

Unlike plucking, however, threading removes a row of hairs at a time, instead of individual strands, which will take a much longer time. Waxing is also not the best method as this involves hot wax and yanking the hair out by the root.

Everyone is going green… from TV stations, to big companies and everyone in between, so why shouldn’t you? I know what your mother told you: “You don’t have to do it because everyone is doing it.” What she didn’t tell you is that, if everyone is doing it, and they are benefiting, then maybe you should too…

So, let’s go green… with your diet that is.

Adding green leafy vegetables to your diet will provide many vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay healthy. They have vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium and are also great sources of fiber. The darker the leaves, the more nutrients the vegetable usually has. But I guess you already know veggies are good for you. The challenge is how to get them to taste good.

Try this warm Spinach salad recipe and you’ll never have to say yuck again!

I’m sure you’ve all heard the wonders of drinking water. It’s important for your health, figure blah, blah, blah… but what you may not know is that whatever your body does, it does it better with a healthy supply of water.

Many of us prefer coffee, teas, juice, milk and many other beverages and you may argue that they all have water, but while that may be true, they are usually loaded with other stuff you don’t need. Water replaces high-calorie drinks which can aid weight loss. In fact, try replacing your drink with water most times and you will see results. It’s also an excellent appetite suppressant, as sometimes when we think we’re hungry, we’re just thirsty.

But to the part about beauty – Water flushes out the toxins and impurities in our bodies (and they are plenty – just look at what many of us eat) and make way for clearer, smoother and younger looking skin.

The beauty about water is that drinking it moisturizes your skin from the inside out and will clear up skin and give a healthy glow after. Don’t expect this to happen overnight, but in a week you might begin to see changes. Let’s face it; water is the single most important factor for cellular integrity. No creams, lotions and all the other stuff will improve your skin as much as drinking enough water.

Here’s how to step up your daily water intake:

- Take water with you everywhere. Try keeping it in a cool water bottle.

- Not going anywhere for a while? Get a glass of water. When you’re at your desk for hours on end, it makes sense to keep some water nearby so you can drink regularly as you work.

- For some, water is too bland. Step up the taste with limes or lemons.

Let’s not forget that the body is about 70 percent water and you need it for digestion, healthy skin, good circulation, temperature control and many more reasons. So let’s drink to beautiful skin!

Since speculations that fallen pop star Britney Spears’ bizarre behavior is due to a mental illness, many people have been paying attention to mental health issues. Reports are that the former pop princess is suffering from Bipolar Disorder. But what is Bipolar Disorder?

Once called manic depression, Bipolar Disorder is the extreme cases of feeling happy or sad. While everyone has these feelings once in a while, those suffering from the disorder usually have a difficult time dealing with them, which can sometimes interfere with everyday life.

The problem with having such feelings is that it can sometimes be dangerous. Imagine feeling so depressed one day that you cannot get out of bed, much less make it to work, and then the next, you feel excited and full of energy. The person with Bipolar Disorder will feel, on high days, that he or she is doing well and getting things done, but others might see he or she as dangerous or out of control.

Sadly, the condition is a lifelong one and can be difficult for healthcare providers to diagnose. But once diagnosed, it can be treated, so people with Bipolar Disorder can live full lives.

There are various treatments for bipolar disorder and what works for one person may not work for everyone. So, patients are encouraged to work with their healthcare provider to find a suitable treatment, or a combination of treatments. These usually include medicine and therapy. Patients are also encouraged to educate themselves about their condition, as this is one of the best ways to take care of themselves. Additionally, one should not discount the importance of therapy, support groups, coaching, family, and friends.

- Source – www.bipolar.com

No matter how many ‘ready made’ cakes we eat year-round, Caribbean people tend to want to bake their own at Christmas, and this is one tradition that may never go away. There are the experts among us who can do it simply by adding a little this, tossing in a little that, a pinch of this and plenty rum… for the rest of us… there is the recipe.

Christmas Fruit/Black/Christmas Cake

INGREDIENTS:
6 ounces or 1½ cups flour
8 ounces margarine or butter
8 ounces sugar
4 eggs
1 pound raisins
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon mixed spice
½ teaspoon salt
4 ounces mixed peel