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How I got Started - My New Blog

Posted by Christine on August 2, 2008 at 6:00pm

As I wrote in a previous post, I've started a new blog that is connected with my store. If you like what you read, you can purchase with PayPal right from the blog.I’ve always taken a holistic approach to life, even before it was cool to be “green”. I hated taking excess medications and never kept a whole bunch of remedies, i.e. antacid tablets, Alka-Seltzer, cough medicine and the like. I felt that these things only treated the symptoms, not the underlying causes of the problem. It also helped that my mother was a nurse with a firm belief in “riding it out” and was aware of the many side effects of medications that doctors sometimes prescribe so freelRead the rest here.CeeCee Woolard
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Uzuri Designs is now....

Posted by Uzuri Designs Lifestyle Company on July 11, 2008 at 8:22pm

Uzuri Designs Lifestyle Company. I am very excited to announce the new structure of Uzuri and am happy to be able to effortlessly combine the products of Uzuri Designs and the Soul Purpose products and income opportunity. With Relaxation Retreats, Spa Parties, Custom Jewelry, Wellness Products, and other exciting offerings, you can truly "know first who you are and then, adorn yourself accordingly".Be FreeSharonda

Want to see your Business Grow? The Joy in Giving!

Posted by DawnKA on June 2, 2008 at 3:10pm

Solutions Health & Wellness is showing support with Solutions Cancer Resource Center,Inc. in giving to others who are facing difficult health concerns. One of the things that we came up with is the care-giver baskets which are given to those who are taking care of a loved one who is terminally ill. Although most care givers just do it without a second thought, they are often overwhelmed with the thoughts of losing their loved one - putting their own selves at the back burner. The idea to give was simply a way to show appreciation -- just to say you are very special and we care about you. It is a treat that brings a smile - a lift in spirits - a moment that makes a difference. A way of showing that they are appreciated - a big 'Thank You!'We have now added gift baskets to the children who are ill and could certainly use a treat (toys, crayons, coloring books, books to read, etc.). Unfortunately, the systems that are already in place are not able to reach everyone. However, we have access and can identify many children who are in need of a special moment of joy. We have reached out to our friends,families as well as businesses and we are pleased with the response. The donations have ranged from sample products, variety of items purchased and already placed in baskets (ready to be delivered), monies(starting at $1). What we have found is that in all the gifts we have received, they were all given with great joy - just knowing that it will make a difference to someone. Nothing can describe the feeling of seeing someone smile or shed a tear of gratitude for receiving a gift basket -- it is truly priceless.As I have heard over the years, it is better to give than to receive. Well, just think of how you feel when you receive a gift especially when you least expect it, wouldn't you love to share that with someone else? I would encourage you as a business owner to give to others who are in need -- no matter how small your gift may seem it will mean so much more to someone. Your business will grow as a result as others recognize that you actually care.If you would like to join with us in helping to make it happen for these very special children who are facing some difficult challenges with their health - you help through paypal using the email address dawn@solutionshealthnwellness.com. If you would prefer to send a gift send an email for the mailing address. Please note that your business/name will be added to the baskets.

Check that moisturizer...Is there Mineral Oil, Petrolatum or Paraffin in it??? If so, toss it!

Posted by Eddie on May 22, 2008 at 4:00pm

Mineral oil is a common ingredient in commercial lotions, creams, and baby care products. Mineral oil is clear liquid oil that will not spoil and has no scent. It is produced as a byproduct of the distillation of gasoline from crude oil. Mineral oil is the left over liquid, and because it is abundant, it is very inexpensive. In fact, it is more expensive to dispose of mineral oil, then to purchase it.The problem is that mineral oil is foreign to the human body and has many harmful effects, especially in infants. Mineral oil acts as a thin layer over the skin. It is difficult to absorb and clogs the pores, which slows the skin's ability to eliminate toxins.Remember, the skin is the body's largest organ and plays an important role in overall health. Once the oil is absorbed, it is broken down by the liver and broken down by the intestinal tract, it will absorb all of the fat soluble vitamins found there. It is essentially stealing vitamins from the body which the body can't replace. This can eventually lead to nutrients deficiencies. Studies have also shown forms of pneumonia caused by mineral oil, decreasing the lung functionMy moisturizers not only do NOT contain mineral oil...they are ALL natural and can be used in the youngest hair as well as the body. Sweet Natura by Eddie Moisturizers

Affordable "green" body care

Posted by Christine on May 1, 2008 at 6:30pm

Going green has been in the news for quite some time. There are reusable bags for sale in many supermarkets and plastic bags from department stores offer ways to recycle said bag to keep from harming the environment. Bath and body care is going green also – if one takes a look at any shelf in the supermarket or the local discount department store, you will see various skin and body care products labeled “organic” or natural.In the general sense, being having “natural” on the label does not necessarily mean the product is good for your skin – it depends on what other additives are used. Remember, arsenic is natural! However, a body or skin care product created from natural ingredients is much better for your skin and well being than a product with an ingredient list full of unpronounceable words that is longer than your arm.Because I initially created a product for use by my 1 year old daughter, I took great care to use ingredients that were basically safe enough to ingest (excluding of course the fragrance). Neosoul.essentials’ products are 95%-100 % percent natural and do not contain parabens or any other preservatives. Our unfragranced products and those fragranced with essential oils are 100% natural.My purpose for creating neosoul.essentials was to provide those who want to ‘go green’ in bath and body care a healthful and budget conscious alternative to the high priced “natural” products. Everyone deserves to have an alternative to chemical-laden body care products. I use shea butter, cocoa butter, avocado oil, coconut oil, canola oil and virgin coconut oil in my products. As I stated before, our unfragranced products may not taste good, but are safe to ingest!If you have any questions on our products or our ingredients, please feel free to email me at Christine(at)neosoulessentials.com.

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Are you really conditioning your hair

Posted by Eddie on April 3, 2008 at 10:30am

WWW.FABULOUSBLACKWOMAN.COMMany people believe that just because they put a conditioner in their hair, they are conditioning it...This is FALSE. Many conditioners are used for the "slippage" factor and the ONLY good they do is make it a bit easier to manage the tangles or napps in my case. Conditioners SHOULD be used to strengthen the hair. When purchasing a conditioner, one should make sure the label indicates it is indeed a deep conditioner and/or should be left on for up to 15 minutes and heat will give further benefits...If none of these are on the label, you are probably using an instant conditioner which like I said..does NOT condition.It takes approximately 15 minutes for the outside layer of the hair to expand, heat (using a plastic cap with or without a hair dryer or warmed conditioner) may cause it to expand quicker. Once the hair expands, the beneficial ingredients such as protein and/or oils can be deposited, which eventually leads to stonger, longer and healther strands.

Come back soon when I talk about the different kinds of conditioners and their different levels of benefits

Enemy of the Hair

Posted by Eddie on March 22, 2008 at 2:15am

Shampoo can leave your hair dry and brittle, which will lead to broken and damaged hair. Some Black women don't wash their hair often because they are afraid of the drying effect washing has...Well guess what, it's not washing your hair that is leaving it dry, it's the shampoo you are using. 90% of shampoos contain SLES Sodium Laureth Sulphate and.or Sodium Lauryl Sulphates. These ingredients are the same ingredients you will find in dish washing liquid, laundry detergent and other household detergents...See why your hair is so dry? My shampoo doesn't contain either and will leave your hair soft and moisturized. It contains natural oils such as avocado oil, jojoba oil, olive oil and more...The shampoo is so moisturizing, you can use it EVERY day...Black women should wash their hair once a week, especially if you are using products on the hair that may lead to build up on the scalp. Not only does a clean scalp lead to healthy hair, but the massaging action of washing your hair will stimulate your scalp and assist in growing your hair, not to mention head massages are very relaxing. To check out my products, go to www.fabulousblackwoman.com and see what my customers are saying about Sweet Nature Natural Hair Care by Eddie.

Looking for Natural Skin Products

Posted by Christine on March 25, 2008 at 4:45pm

Do you frequently browse the lotion aisle looking for the term “natural skin products” or shea butter on the labels of your lotions or body creams? When you see shea butter or cocoa butter or ‘all natural’ do you ever flip the bottle over and read the actual ingredients? Because of my daughter’s skin irritation, I became quite the label reader. Although many lotions and creams may say “shea butter” or “cocoa butter”, nine times out of ten, the first ingredient is water, then a couple of other ingredients before you actually saw the listing of the shea butter or the cocoa butter. Water may even account for up to 30% of the actual lotion, which is perfectly fine if you’re in need of a light moisturizer.If you need something a bit heavier, that sinks in just as well and doesn’t leave your skin greasy or tacky, then try our whipped shea butter or our megamix whip. We use natural skin ingredients which will leave your skin feeling smooth and moisturized. Use our product alongside your regular lotion for extra moisture!

Andrea's Insider

Posted by Andrea Fields on March 13, 2008 at 6:00pm

According to Target Market News, in 2005 Blacks/ African Americans spent $719 billion dollars on goods and services. It is projected that the buying power of Blacks/ African Americans will be $1 trillion dollars by the calendar year 2010. When I recently Googled 'black buying power' I was surprised by the number of professional articles I found that talked about how to market to Black/ African American people. Of the few articles I perused, not one of them talked about their corporate/ organizational responsibility to the communities they want to fleece. Not one of them mentioned the needs that exist in many of our communities. I was only five or six articles in when I got a clear image of a world (with few exceptions) that wants to take everything they can from us and give NOTHING back in return.An adage that I was taught many moons ago simply states: He who has the gold rules. It seems to me that since we as a race have the gold we should be ruling. I am so very happy to see the numbers of our people who are beginning to network with and patronize one another in greater numbers than ever before. I'm so happy that our value and worth are now being recognized and our historical accomplishments are no longer being hidden from our youth. But I am very curious and concerned about one thing. What is going to happen when our hard earned dollars are circulating in our own communities several times? What will happen as more and more sisters revert back to natural hair styles and patronizing black only nail techs in order to break the back of the Asian Connection that is not only taking over the hair care industry but is making inferior copies of black produced products while systematically nudging us out of the market? What is going to happen when there are lines outside of black owned grocery stores, liquor stores and gas stations while those that are owned and managed by other ethnicities become virtually empty? What is going to happen when our children are able to find summer jobs and internships within our own communities? What will happen as a result of us using our wealth for our own sustenance, empowerment, and glory?Personally, I don't think the rest of the world will stand idly by and let that happen. I suspect that at the very least we will all have a bunch of new found friends whose main concern will be to win our business away from our own family (I love that term as opposed to the n-word and it is soooooo fitting - my brothers and sisters). As that time approaches and as we deliberate regarding how to handle the opposition that is sure to come, let us remember that people of many nationalities would not hire one of us for any reason; and many of those who did required us to work for minimum wage money under the table, doing work that is beneath them so we would not be entitled to any working benefits or unemployment. Let us remember that many of them treated us like second or third class citizens while we were patronizing their establishments. Many of them intentionally cheat us and our children then get an attitude when we bring their -ah hem- error to their attention. I'm so glad that growing numbers of us are finally working in concert toward leveling the playing field. But remember, just because we deserve to benefit from the power of our own buying power doesn't mean they will sit by idly and let us.BTW: They in this blog specifically refers to people who are either not ethnically recognized as being Black or African American or supporters of the equal rights and entitlements of Blacks/African Americans.

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