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As an unmarried woman, I was thought to be a danger.
Emancipation of women has made them lose their mystery.
For a woman, forty is torture, the end.
Getting angry doesn’t solve anything.
I don’t like yelling and fighting, and I can’t quarrel.
I don’t want to be married to someone who feels inferior to my success or because I make more money than he does.
I don’t want to dress up a picture with just my face.
If anybody starts using me as scenery, I’ll return to New York.
Other women looked on me as a rival. And it pained me a great deal.
The freedom of the press works in such a way that there is not much freedom from it.
Woman’s natural role is to be a pillar of the family.
- Grace Kelly
Happy birthday, Grace.
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Collier Strong, Consulting Make-up Artist for L’Oreal Paris, shows you how to get the natural look using L’Oreal’s Bare Naturale foundation, concealer, eye shadow, glow, blush, and finish.
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A vegetarian diet is often thought of as a healthy lifestyle choice. Many people say they are vegetarian for “health reasons,” implying that it is healthier than a meat-eating diet. While a diet that emphasizes vegetables and plant-based foods is often superior, there are many dangerous pitfalls to which many vegetarians succumb.
The Problem with Meat
In America, conventionally-raised meat is a dangerous, unhealthy, and unsanitary product. Animals are kept in disgusting and confining conditions, are often unable to move, and live on carcasses of dead animals. They are force-fed an unnatural diet to grow at enormous rates and often given steroids and hormones to excel their growth further. Many times they’re given antibioitics and other drugs in an attempt to keep them from catching infectious disease from their unhygienic conditions. These animals are sickly, often diseased, and live a tortured life from birth. There is simply no way this can yield healthy meat, eggs, or dairy. Factory farms and slaughterhouses would rather perform their operations as cheap as possible and pay for the occasional recall (due to deaths from E. Coli or a similar outbreak) than pay for the cost of cleaner, well-maintained facilities. It’s a sad a reality.
Conventional meat production takes a huge toll on our planet as well. More than a third of all raw materials and fossil fuels consumed in America are used in animal production. Beef production alone uses more water than growing the nation’s entire fruit and vegetable crop. Animals raised for meat also generate about 2.7 trillion pounds of waste annually (more than the human population) which leads to contamination and disease outbreaks. The effect of meat consumption on America’s health, the environment, and the animals is complex and compelling. I urge you to read more if you’re interested by seeing films like Food Inc. and visiting GoVeg.com. If you’re not convinced, I urge you to watch footage inside real factory farms.
Better Options
If you still choose to eat meat, there are some better options. Certified Organic meat is not treated with antibiotics or hormones, and often has more sanitary farming conditions. “Free-range” is an unregulated term, meaning animals may only get a few minutes outside of their confinement per week. There are no health standards for free-range meat or eggs. Grass-fed is the best choice for any meat. This means the animal was a fed a diet of grass as opposed to corn, soybeans, or animal waste, all of which are unnatural and make the animal sick. Because of the high cost and difficult to find organic and grass-fed meat, many people find it easier to eliminate these foods altogether and take on a vegetarian diet.
The Biggest Vegetarian Pitfall: Becoming a Carbotarian
“Where do you get your protein?” is something I’ve heard a thousand times as a vegetarian. First of all, we do not need nearly as much protein as conventional dietary advice suggests. That being said, there are plenty of adequate vegetarian protein sources (that aren’t meat substitutes; more on that in a bit). Also, nutrients like iron and B12 that are often found in meat can be found either in nutrient-dense plant foods or in a simple multivitamin. I have found it is much more likely that a meat eater is lacking in plant-based nutrients than a vegetarian lacking in meat-based nutrients. Why does no one ask a meat eater, “Where do you get your Vitamin C? Antioxidants? Vitamin A? Vitamin K? B Vitamins? Magnesium? Potassium?” I think those questions are far more valid.
Taking on a vegetarian diet proposes a larger problem that often goes overlooked: excessive carbohydrate intake. Grain products (even whole grains) do not offer much nutritionally. Carbs, especially simple and refined carbs like white bread, white pasta, and white rice, convert into the body as sugar. They spike insulin levels, cause inflammation, make us gain weight, and often leave to chronic digestive issues. You can consume more than enough carbohydrates simply from eating fruits and vegetables. However, in eliminating animal products, many people feel that grains are the only thing they can eat. It can be a challenge, but it is absolutely imperative to focus your diet on vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, and organic eggs (if you choose to include animal products). Grains are addictive. Ever feel yourself coming on with an extreme bread craving? There’s a reason. Your body becomes attached and addicted to these foods that ultimately leave you wanting more. Not until you fully ween yourself off these grain products will you see your overall health improve and your cravings disappear.
Vegetarian Junk Food
Vegetarians often turn to meat substitutes. Companies like Morningstar Farms and Boca have done very well with the increase in vegetarianism. However, these foods are simply not healthy. They are heavily processed (and you know how I feel about processed foods) and almost always made from soy. Soy has health benefits, however, they are truly present in a pure form like edamame, organic unsweetened soymilk, or tempeh (a fermented version of tofu). Heavily-manufactured soy products are not nutritious, despite the wealth of health claims on the package. Soy is difficult to digest for many, and should never be the focus of any diet. Vegetarians can fall into a trap of eating cereal with soy milk for breakfast, soy mock deli meat at lunch, a soy-based burger for dinner, and soy ice cream for dessert. This is simply too much soy, all of it heavily processed.
I am a big fan of the Raw Vegan diet because it is very heavy in the consumption of vegetables, nuts and seeds, and fruit. Everything you eat must be raw (not heated about 115 degrees), so no grains are included. Raw vegans make meat substitutes out of grinding raw nuts and seeds and adding herbs and spices. I am not 100% raw vegan because I still consume organic eggs, but I follow many of the raw vegan principles on a daily basis.
The wisest way to be vegetarian is to follow the advice for any healthy diet: stick to whole foods, or something that you can recognize as a product of nature. Base your diet around vegetables, not grains and breads. In fact, the more you can limit them, the better. Your health will improve, and you will fill the void with more vegetables, healthy fats, and organic protein sources.
This is merely the tip of the iceberg on how to live a healthy, vegetarian lifestyle. If you have more specific concerns, I’m happy to take your questions and do some follow-up posts if needed.
Eat your vegetables,
Emily
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Loofah is a natural sponge originating in Asia. However, it has been a product of South American agriculture for several decades.
Loofah from Paraguay has a fine texture and resists wear because the fibers are softer and closer together than loofah from other parts of the world.
The Cultivation of Loofah Sponge’s already is helping to support so many families of campesinos (farmers) and Indians. They have been trained to organically grow and process these sponges. Loofah Sponge’s can bring up to 50 times more income than traditional cotton and grain harvesting for the cultivators. The incomes from the Loofah Sponge’s Organic Plantation already brought enough funds for the communities to build schools and provide much needed medical care, and decent living conditions.
Natural loofah sponges Stimulate your circulatory system,exfoliate and rejuvenate your skin, massage and activate the nerve cells beneath your skin Aid in the prevention of cellulite build-up, also you can make so many handcrafted products
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Dr. Jay Kulkin, MD, internationally recognized laser expert and Fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (highest designation), has successfully developed a laser technique making laser hair removal burns in ethnic skin types a thing of the past. For years, individuals with ethnic skin types have suffered needlessly with embarrassing, unwanted hair, as reports of burns (as seen on Oprah) have caused them to avoid laser procedures. Dr. Kulkin, Founder and Medical Director of WIFH, has developed a unique technique using the Cynosure Elite Yag Laser and has utilized it exclusively for over 30,000 procedures on all body types without one burn.
Laser hair removal is a medical procedure, which means it should be performed or overseen by a medical doctor with experience in laser technologies. Dr. Kulkin, with 23 years of laser experience, has spent the past seven years perfecting the YAG laser technique. Specifically, his approach utilizes unique power settings, pulse duration and frequency of laser pulses, as well as a protective cooling agent. The result is permanent hair reduction, ingrown hair bump reduction and pigmented blemish reduction, not to mention the restoration of self esteem in patients with hair in undesirable locations. Additionally, Dr. Kulkin has perfected the process so that his patients do not need to have initial test pulses to determine the appropriate laser and setting, a procedure that is common at many Medi-Spas that do not have his intensive training in the field. “We see patients from over 30 different countries, some coming after suffering burns elsewhere, and we are able to safely and effectively treat them all,” says Dr. Kulkin.
After the prescribed number of sessions, Dr. Kulkin’s innovative maintenance program to remove ingrown hairs with bumps and pigmentation in darker skin — called Pseudofolliculitis Barbare — has proven to maintain positive results for years. The procedure is virtually pain-free. Patients are aware of the laser, but over 90% of the procedures are performed using no topical anesthesia.
There is not a “one-size-fits-all” laser, and this is especially true for darker skin. The YAG laser is, however, the safest laser to treat ethnic skin types. Dr. Kulkin explains, “In very simple terms, this particular laser ignores the pigment present in the skin and only sees the pigment in the hair. Because it doesn’t respond to the pigment in the skin, our patients can rest assured it is safe for their skin.”
Dr. Kulkin’s WIFH clinic boasts the most perfected and trusted techniques for laser hair removal. While many “Medi-Spas” offer the treatment, they may not have a doctor on site. Some Medi-Spas may have a doctor on site, but in all likelihood that doctor does not have extensive training in laser hair removal. However, at WIFH, each patient is under Dr. Kulkin’s direct care. Dr. Kulkin and WIFH have performed over 90,000 laser hair removal procedures making him THE expert in Atlanta for proven results. For more information, please visit www.wifh.com.
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For nearly two decades, consumers could only find Bioelements skin care products in spas across the U.S. But today, consumers can get their professional anti-aging treatments, facial masks, sunscreens, wrinkle creams, and acne cleansers online with the click of a button – and have them delivered right to their doorstep. Bioelements – the leader in professional skin care products and anti-aging treatments for clearer, younger looking skin – has finally opened its online doors to consumers, who can order their in-demand skin care products at bioelements.com.
“We’re thrilled that Bioelements fans can now purchase our products directly through the new, completely overhauled Bioelements website,” said Callie Lushina, Bioelements Vice President of Marketing. “Plus, we’ll be able to reach brand-new consumers who shop online for skin care solutions, but have never before experienced a professional facial. We’ll educate these customers on how Bioelements is the line used by leading estheticians in professional facials.”
New customers who shop for products at bioelements.com can also get an incentive to experience their first in-spa Bioelements professional treatment. With their first purchase, customers may receive a Client Referral Coupon for $10 off a Bioelements Facial treatment at a Bioelements Partnership Spa (some restrictions apply). Customers will be able to experience the benefits of a professional Bioelements Treatment – such as clearer, smoother, more radiant skin – first hand.
Bioelements.com also offers free samples with every order and free shipping on orders of $35 or more.
About Bioelements Professional Skin Care (http://www.bioelements.com): Chances are, if you have eve had a professional facial, you’ve experienced Bioelements. Since 1991, skin care specialists have been using our highly individualized formulas to treat the skin, target complexion concerns and discourage skin aging. And, unlike ordinary skin care, each Bioelements product is a professional created treatment designed to make a major difference in the appearance of your skin. The product line is relied upon by estheticians, dermatologists and consumers for its precise dedication to understanding the skin and its unique custom blending of retail and professional products.
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Skinvisible, Inc., a pharmaceutical research and development company announced today that it has successfully completed a new clinical study proving that its hand sanitizer lotion DermSafe kills/inactivates the H1N1 virus on humans. This in-vivo study proves that DermSafe meets the criteria set-out by internationally accepted study guidelines to show efficacy against the H1N1 “swine flu” virus.
The study, performed at the independent testing laboratory Bioscience Laboratories, Inc., required that the subjects’ finger pads be contaminated with the H1N1 virus and then examined according to the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards. The results of the study proved that DermSafe killed the virus to the same detection level as 70% alcohol. In some countries, this study allows Skinvisible to submit data for approval to include “Kills H1N1″ on the product label. This further confirms the efficacy of DermSafe as previously announced in an in-vitro study conducted at Retroscreen Virology, where DermSafe also achieved a 99.99% kill / inactivation of the H1N1 virus.
Furthermore, DermSafe was also successfully tested in an in-vivo bacterial hand disinfection study using the European Standard Method. This study method is used in a number of countries in Europe and also in Canada for approval in the healthcare and food services industries. The results proved the efficacy of DermSafe against bacteria on artificially contaminated hands as compared to the reference product of 60% isopropanol, a typical alcohol used in hand sanitizers.
“We are very pleased with the clinical results DermSafe achieved in these two studies,” said Mr. Terry Howlett, President and CEO of Skinvisible. “This proves that DermSafe is an effective alternative to alcohol, without the drying and safety issues. It also represents an important milestone to accelerate our license negotiations in various countries as these studies are required for regulatory approval in some jurisdictions. We also expect these additional studies will solidify and expedite further approvals globally.”
DermSafe is formulated with Skinvisible’s patented technology Invisicare(R), a polymer delivery system that is proven to bind to skin and resist wash-off for up to four hours, thereby providing continuous antimicrobial protection. The active ingredient in DermSafe is chlorhexidine gluconate 4%, which has been safely used in hospital surgery rooms worldwide for over fifty years as a pre-surgical hand scrub.
About Invisicare
Invisicare is Skinvisible’s patented polymer delivery system that offers life-cycle management and unique enhancements for topically delivered products. It is a combination of hydrophilic and hydrophobic polymers that hold active ingredients on the skin for extended periods of time resisting both wash off and perspiration. Invisicare can control the release of actives and reduce irritation. It is non-occlusive and allows for normal skin respiration while protecting against environmental irritants.
About Skinvisible Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Skinvisible Pharmaceuticals is a research-and-development company whose primary business objective is to license its proprietary formulations with Invisicare to pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical companies as well as assisting companies in enhancing their existing skin care products. Skinvisible receives a combination of research and development fees, upfront license fees, and ongoing royalties for the life of the Invisicare patent. Skinvisible’s value also lies in its ability to continually generate new IP on dermatology and medical products formulated with Invisicare. www.skinvisible.com.
Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains ‘forward looking’ statements within the meaning of Section 21A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the safe harbors created thereby. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties associated with an emerging company. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward looking statements as a result of risk factors discussed in Skinvisible, Inc. reports on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (including, but not limited to, a report on Form 10K for the quarter ending June 30, 2009).
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