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Get your Vitamin D!

Vitamin D is necessary for the body to absorb calcium, which is necessary for bone growth and continued strength. The body also needs adequate levels of vitamin D to ensure proper function of the immune system and the neuromuscular system. Vitamin D deficiency in the body can lead to soft and/or fragile bones. In some recent studies, vitamin D supplementation may be helpful in treating cancer, depression, autism and other maladies.

Vitamin D can be derived naturally from the sun. For the average person, spending as much at 10 to 20 minutes in the sun at least three times a week will fulfill their vitamin D requirements. Keep in mind that people with darker skin need more sun exposure because the melanin in the skin tends to block vitamin D absorption. In addition, those who live in an area which is north of Columbia, South Carolina’s latitude may not be exposed to enough sun during the winter months and may require supplementation.

Rutgers University, with campuses in New Brunswick and Newark, New Jersey is conducting an ongoing study in regards to how supplementation of vitamin D can halt and/or decrease bone loss in post-menopausal women who are dieting. Furthermore, recent studies have shown that keeping sufficient levels of vitamin D may aid in weight loss.

Even though vitamin D supplements may keep the body healthy and may be natural, more does not always mean better. An overdose of vitamin D may cause kidney damage, high blood pressure and heart arrhythmia. If you suspect that you may have a vitamin D deficiency, check with your doctor or other medical professional to get an official diagnosis.

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Looking for Afro Eco Beauty Consultants!

Re-introducing...

Inky Indies... Yay!. Originally began in 2006. Welcome to the Inky Indies Consultant Opportunity 2010. Inky Indies is the exciting party-plan, direct sales channel of I Love Inky, a Eco chic, culture conscious, fun, but values driven manufacturer of nature inspired, yummy and unique hair, beauty and lifestyle products with fabulous benefits for woman of color, but used and loved by everyone!

To get off to a great start, we are looking for Founding Kings and Queens [Team Leaders] one, two or three for every state for this awesome ground floor opportunity. Each Founding Team Leader will receive referrals for their state. Thus, giving them the advantage to build a fantastic team. Hee, hee!

So here's the deal. Enrollment is basically FREE, because I Love Inky will give you back your $35 enrollment cost in "Fast start credit", which means you can then use it towards one of your 3 kit options, priced at $35, $75 or $125, so you can start seriously supplementing your income pretty much right away. Werd Up!

Your enrollment includes training, a free Indie web page. Access to the Eco office portal area where you can download all your business paperwork, like, your product brochures, order forms and training guide. This way you can print out only what you need. 100% Eco-friendly style baby.

Your kits, once chosen by you will ship 14 days after this special enrollment offer closes on August 23rd 2010. However as a courtesy we'll give you immediate [within 1-3 days] access to your Indie web page and to the Indie Eco office portal. This will give you the opportunity to look around and complete new Indie consultant and product training while you wait for your kit to arrive, so you'll have something to do! Weekly online meetings and periodic training events will be held. Scheduled events will be posted to the Indie Facebook group and the Eco office portal. So don't forget to check both areas regularly.

I Love Inky is looking for highly motivated, dedicated individuals only. People that truly want to make some serious lolly, supplement their income and or build a business into a career. I Love Inky officially re-launches on July 23, 2010. Only the first 50 people to enroll by the deadline August 23rd 2010, will receive this special basically FREE enrollment offer!

Example Free Indie consultant web page. http://iloveinky.com/indies/sites/sophiascott.php The name, telephone number, and state you use to enroll with, will be what is shown on your Indie web page. So pick wisely. You can also add a small 75x75 photo of yourself if you like.

Here is the linky to enrolly https://www.iloveinky.com/pages/Join-Inky.html

Main website: https://www.iloveinky.com Email: emails@iloveinky.com Tel: 917 720 2073

Peace, Love, Inky XOXO

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New Product - Curlicreme


I have been in the shea body butter business since 2006. As a woman who wears her hair natural, I've been working with my butters and oils over the years to create a formulation that is both good for the hair and
will also give me the shine and curl definition that I need.

I've tried many products on the market, but always found them too sticky, too greasy or too many chemicals. I also don't care for the use of mineral oil on my hair because it doesn't seem to absorb. (Note
that I am not against mineral oil - I use good ol' Vaseline for those pesky edges as well as to remove makeup on occasion.)


After much experimentation and melting and whipping, I finally created a product that is great for my, and my daughter's natural hair. It gives us shine and curl definition and is never sticky or too greasy.


I call it Curlicreme, and it contains shea butter, mango butter, aloe vera gel and black castor oil.

Check it out here.


You can purchase a 2 oz jar for just 5.00 plus shipping.

If you have any questions please post comments!

Christine
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How many of you take time for YOURSELF? I have watched enough Oprah shows to know that if you don't take care of yourself no one else will. You will be unhappy, grumpy, and your friends will be begging you to see a shrink. If anyone knows it's me. A child with autism, and epilepsy; family dysfunction, unsuccesful relationships, death of close friends and family members, etc...I don't feel like a victim, so don't go poor Rierie, just sharing!!! I used to run on empty, out of gas; that was my normalcy so to speak, then one day I crashed. I wanted to crawl into a whole and never come out. God's grace saved me. There are a few things that I cannot live without nowadays. I try to feed my mind, my body, my spirit, as much as I can; it's all connected, so why not take care of the whole package!!!


The Mind
6a00cdf39c677acb8f00d4143c67bc3c7f-500pi.jpgWhewwww, "she" can chatter all day long; from what you need to do right now, what you didn't do yesterday, how many things you have to get done nowwww. "She" will keep you up at night, and before you know it, you are on Ambien. So I brain drain.
-Brain drain: write down a list of everything you need to do on a notepad, from grocery store to going to the bank to chaperoning your kids next field trip.
-Stop being negative; I am sure you already know this, whatever you focus on expands, if you focus on negativity, what's wrong in your life, you will get more of it.
-Let your mind float freely. Imagine that you have no limitations. Imagine that you have all the time, money, resources, intelligence, education, experience and all the contacts in the world. Imagine that you could do, be or have anything in your life. What if you had no fear of failure at all?
-Your most important goals/intentions must be YOURS. Not your spouse's, your child's, your employer's, your mother's, your sister's....
-Write your intentions in positive terms, avoid saying "I will not be. Your subconscious mind is very specific and it doesn't judge, it will attract like a magnet whatever you focus on.
If you've never read 'The Power Of Your Subconscious Mind", pick up a copy, a great book....I have 2 copies, dog-eared to the 10th power lol.

The Body
If you are not kind to it now, it will be hostile to you later.
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-Don't diet, diets make you cranky, eat whole foods; diet=die, I want to live lol. I am sure you do too. God gave us whole foods for a reason, ditch those frozen meals, canned goods, fat free this and that. Eat grass fed beef, organic chicken, wild caught fishes; not farm-raised, organic fruits, and veggies. Use olive oil, and coconut oil. Do your research on canola oil, and soy (disturbing). Cut out sugar, drink more water. I can't get down with eggs beaters in a carton box, come on now.....you get the jist. Check out this book, "Healthy Urban Kitchen", the author, Antonio is on to something....
-Move it; you don't have to be a slave to the treadmill, hike, take a walk with your dog, take your kids or grandkids to the park and become one of them, salsa dance (my faaaavorite woo hoo).
Check out these two amazing salsa teachers; they offer classes that will have you sweating and cheering; Myriam Soavinzara and "Tony "El Pana". You will be sweating to a slimmer you while having fun...
-Treat yourself to a massage, mani-pedi, get a facial, plan a get away, put on lipgloss, reconnect with a long time friend over a great glass of wine, take on golf.... :-)

The Spirit
We are spiritual beings having a human experience, that's what I believe, we are more than this body. Believe in a Higher Power, whatever it may be for you, I am a God fanatic, and lover ♡
-Prayers work, enough said.
Getting in the Gap: Making Conscious Contact with God Through Meditation (Book with CD)-Meditate, "Be still, and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10). Look up Japa meditation if you are having a hard time shutting down your mind. It's helped me a lot. You can check out Dr. Wayne Dyer's book "Getting in the gap".
-Surrender, this is now a daily practice of mine, it has truly become a habit. To surrender means to yield, to relinquish control over. When we surrender to God, we are simply acknowledging that what we "own" actually belongs to Him. He is the giver of all good things. By surrendering to God, we admit that He is ultimately in control of everything, including our present circumstances. Let Go, let God.
-Forgive someone; Love someone; Compliment someone and mean it, say Thank You.
-Be grateful; there are thousands of things to be grateful for on a regular basis, no matter how difficult things may seem. "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change". Dr. Wayne Dyer


LIFE IS A GAME....PLAY IT....LIVE YOUR PASSION, IT'S UP TO YOU!!!!!


These are the few things I do to keep me sane, what about you? What do you do to keep your sanity? What do you do to keep a healthy mind,body, and spirit?































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Trinity Lace Wigs Suite is a salon inside a salon. Our healthy hair care services specialize in repairing, strengthening and growing damaged hair resulting from poor hair maintenance and/or harsh procedures. Our hair replacement services concentrate on providing the highest quality of care in a relaxing and private suite setting.


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Natural Hot Oil Treatment for Hair - All Hair!

Despite the pictures you may see of me with straight hair, I am a curly girl ususally. Sometimes I’ll get into a tussle with the hair dryer and end up with straight hair, but if you see me dropping off my
kindergartener in the morning, you’ll see a mass of curly hair. Either way, in the years that I’ve been taking care of my hair, I’ve noticed the biggest problem with my hair is that it needs, craves moisture.
I’ve used numerous treatments on my hair, all of which do work, but I wanted to share the Hot Oil Hair treatment.


Now, you can purchase those little tubes of oil in the store for a buck or two, but listen to me, you can do your hot oil hair treatment for free. I say for free because you probably all ready have what you
need right at home ioliveoil-250x300.jpgn your cabinet.


Ingredients you will need: Olive oil or soybean oil….that’s it! Of course you can get fancy if you like, but it’s the oil that counts, so I like to stick to the basics.


Depending on the amount of hair that you have, heat a 1/2 to a cup of olive oil in the microwave. I usually use a mug and heat up my olive oil in that. Heat for about 45 seconds to 1 min, depending on the power of your microwave.


BE CAREFUL THE OIL IS HOT! Please test the the oil before applying it to your scalp. Hot oil can burn!!! No, I haven’t been burned, but I did have an “owie” moment with my fingers. You can use an cotton ball to apply the oil to the scalp and roots. Be sure to saturate the hair as much as you can.


Pop a shower cap on your head and relax for about 15 minutes, or as long as you want.


Rinse your hair with warm water – since I’m natural, the more oil that is sort of “left over” the better. Rinse as much as you wish, then towel dry.


For more natural tips, natural remedies, check out Natural Black Mom or my Examiner page.

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Discover The Secret Of The Magic!

The Body Magic is the best weight loss system that you will find, this garment is far more superior than any other reshaping garment on the market. Ardyss International has 22 garments in their product line that will be custom fit just for your body. Body Magic garments are designed for small to plus size women who want to improve their overall appearance giving a women back her curves and maintaining proper posture.The body magic is your answer to a new and better you! Some people have claimed that the garments has helped them avoid surgery. So for eliminating sagging areas on your body, please wear your garment until you get the results that you are looking for.So if your curious to see if this really works, just look at some of the before and after pictures,they are very surprisingresults that you are going to love.So click to see how you can start your New Year with a new you!!!http://www.ardysslife.com/hopeannhttp://www.ardyssisforyou.com
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Dry Skin Sufferers...Here's a Solution

A few days ago I shared some great Winter Skin Care info. Well, no winter skin care regimen would be complete without dry skin care. Here's a recent blog post on Dry Skin TipsAlso, below is a pic of the new Blended Naturals Shea Butter Balm. It's also not your every day run of the mill Shea Butter. It's a balm that has the option to combine an essential oil. Organic and highly moisturizing for dry skin:

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Almost done for today

Today was a pretty nice day. Sun where shining all day long, it has been pretty warm and i made (still making) a whole big batch of liquid soap.I got a new order and it needs to be finished tomorrow.Yesterday night i finished the new Night Nutrition Lotion.A very gentle and light lotion for the night time.They are all bottled and now need to be labled.An other Order for an high end hotel.I decided recently to make custom lables for my lotion bottles.Names, or nice wordes can be added on the tags.Since i do refills for my lotions, people may like to have a very own bottle.Here is a sample from one of my customers:

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Book Review-Drowning In A Mother's Womb!

ZLS Book Review:Drowning in a Mother’s WombAuthor: Ciara L. AndersonPages: 304 pagesISBN: 978-1-60643-133-7Loyal Publishingwww.loyalpublishing.orgList Price: $14.95Reviewer: Lishone’ Bowsky, ZLS Publishing, LLC“When your father and mother forsake you, then the Lord will take you up… Psalm 27:10″Will he? Does he?This is the question that runs through one’s mind as they sit and read the life story of Ciara L. Anderson, a.k.a. Rain. Having decided to commit suicide but failed, Rain ends up talking to a psychologist who threatens to have her committed if she doesn’t go into explaining why she tried to take her own life. While, Rain would love nothing more than to stay silent or write her problems down, she is forced to open up about a childhood that isn’t, but really is, her life story after the police find a book they believe was written by Rain.The character Rain, goes on to describe how her....to read the rest visit: www.zlspublishing.com/blog
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Come and experience California's Hot Spot! A Salon and Shop mixed into one. Ego Extensions L.A. offers a Luxury Line of Remy Hair Extensions and Lace Wigs. Imagine beautiful, soft, luxurious hair that you can color, wash, straighten and style to your hearts desire. Our Lace Wigs and Extensions are made of 100% Premium Remy Hair.Ego Extensions L.A. caters to an elite group of clientele.Hollywood's A -Listing Actors, Singers, Dancers and Models.Our hair comes imported from India, Brazil and Russia with only the most beautiful strands being hand chosen. Take this opportunity to shop on-line for what people are calling the most "ELITE HAIR ON THE MARKET ". Have questions? Contact us at info@egoextensions.com. We are always here to service our valued customers. We pride ourselves in selling high-end, premium hair that everyone can afford. So go ahead and indulge yourself....in Ego Extensions.Feel Free to visit our Beautiful Salon located in Sherman Oaks,CAWe cater to all hair types offering services inLace Wig Consultation and ApplicationFlat Iron and StylingRelaxer and PermsHair WeavingHair Color CorrectionHighlights LowlightsHair ColoringHair Cut and StylingFusion Hair ExtensionsBonded Hair ExtensionsHook ExtensionsBrazilian Keratin TreatmentJapanese Hair StraighteningAppointments Only Please Call (805)426-5227Please Note: Salon carries limited amount of items displayed on websiteFeel free to call and confirm that products are In Stock.Information Regarding Cancer and Chemotherapy WigsThe Ego Extensions Los Angeles Staff wants to help you during this time.Please contact our main office at (818)287-9175.A Lace wig specialist will explain all of the options available to you.We offer a 15% discount on all Custom Lace wigs to clients suffering from Hair loss due to Chemotherapy and provide information in regards to Medical Coverage for your Unit.
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Hello My Fellow Sistapreneurs-Catch me on Community Central Radio! In my interview I discuss proper skin care techniques as well as talked a little about my line, Blended Naturals.Here's a sneak peek of the interview:You can also catch the interview on the following stations:WEOM 103.1FM - Tues June 30th 4:30pm ETWTAL 1450 AM - Mon, July 6th 10:00am EThttp://www.midnightsoulradio.com/ - Sun, July 12th 7:00am ETWSRF 1580AM - 5:30am ET, Date To Be DeterminedYou can also listen to the interview aired live at www.communitycentraltv.com/listen_to_the_show on any of those dates.WEOM airs in Thomasville, Lexington, High Point, Archdale, Sedge Garden, and Greensboro, North CarolinaWSRF airs in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and the BahamasWTAL airs in Tallahassee, Quincy, Florida and parts of Alabama and GeorgiaPlease check out my interview and let me know what you think (good, bad or indifferent)www.communitycentraltv.com/listen_to_the_show

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You are better than that.

Did you know that you are a wonderful work of art, created by God? Did you know that all His works are excellent? Know that you are special, blessed and loved. God created us “fearfully and wonderfully…” His word tells us so. And do you know what that means? That means that you are good enough just the way you are. That’s not to say that we should become complacent and not strive to become the best person we can be. In order to give our best we must be our best. It’s that simple.We are children of the most high, our daddy owns everything. He is King of Kings. We can have, be and do anything that we desire. He told us so. Jesus said that He came so that we may have life and have it more abundantly. Optimal health and wealth, prosperity; it’s all ours for the asking and for the taking. Just sayYes! Say Yes to God, He will lead you, He will guide you. He will put joy back in your heart, love back in your soul. Deliver you from sadness, depression, low self esteem; you can have that great life.He is calling us higher and wants us to do a good work. And we can. As mothers, we sometimes place ourselves on the back burner. We stop dreaming, we sometimes stop living with passion and drive, we stop being the women that God wants us to be. We place all our energy on our families, and none on ourselves. We give them our best, or so we think, and don’t give ourselves the best. We can’t afford to do that any longer. Our children and our families need us to dream, to live on purpose. They need us to be healthy, wealthy and wise. If we are denying ourselves the simple necessities, then we aren’t healthy.After having my children I completely took myself out of the picture. I stopped living my life. I lost myself. I became sad, and depressed. I stopped caring for myself. I didn’t do my hair, I stopped exercising and eating healthy, as a result I gained about 50 lbs. My business was suffering to the point where I had no clients anymore. Now I was even more depressed and my self esteem hit rock bottom. I hit rock bottom.Everyone noticed it, I noticed it, but I didn’t do anything about it until I took a hard look at my children and their innocent faces. My son, who will be 4 in a week, he would notice the sadness on my face and he would often asks me “Mommy are you ok? It’s going to be alright.” That broke my heart. I didn’t want him or my 2 year old daughter to take on the burden of feeling that they had to take care of mommy. I saw how selfish I was being by not giving them the best mommy they deserved. I am my daughter’s example of what a woman is. I am the example of the type of woman my son will someday marry. I didn’t like the woman I was and had become. Drastic measure needed to be done. I was not being the type of woman that God created me to be. I am fearfully and wonderfully made, what is wrong with me? That’s when my transformation back to life began.As women we have strength, we have power, everything we need is within each and every one of us. We don’t have to beat ourselves up any more. We are ok. The sooner we start believing that this is true, the quicker we can start enjoying our lives. It’s not selfish to love ourselves. It’s not selfish to put ourselves first. It is however to very selfish to not share the best of who we are to those who need us the most. Our children will benefit and thrive at having a mom that is balanced mentally, physically and spiritually. They’ll see and feel the difference in the way we talk and the way we walk. They’ll be happier and you’ll glow at the smiles that will be on their face when they see that you are living a joyful life. They in turn will live a joyful life. We’ll notice how each day will seem just a little bit brighter, in spite of what we may be going through.We are wonderful creations of God, we were made in His image. Let’s step forward and walk in our excellence everyday.I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:14 NIVLove yourself. Live well. Be empowered.Daphne (CEO/Founder Eshe…)Your Sistah in Spirit!www.eshe.soulpurpose.nethttps://daphneporter.youngevityonline.com/
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It's Here! It's Here!

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! My first CD dropped on 04/08/2009!My passion to serve others through health care is one that fills me up with ideas always wondering what else can I do to reach others. Well, I decided to create a CD for newly diagnosed cancer patients. I am aware of all of the reading material that exists on cancer. However, I conducted surveys and I have found that many people become overwhelmed reading and at times not being able to understand or retain the information that they have read especially during this difficult time. There are so many barriers that prevents people from following through with the information that may bring some clarity to their situation. I also took into consideration the people with special needs, those who may not be able to read but could listen to the information with the option of pausing, and listening as often as they would like to.The Day that Changed My Life - Cancer An Uncertain Journey (for newly diagnosed cancer patients, their families,friends, health care professionals and clergy)was released on 04/08/2009. It is available worldwide on www.audible.com and www.audible.co.ukWhat happens when you hear those words? The results are in and you have cancer. This CD will take the listener through the stages from the time of diagnosis through the treatment phases, with nutritional and alternative treatment options, the highs and the lows with words of hopes from cancer survivors.Please feel free to spread the word and pass it on to others.
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