Bath and Spa Blog

I’m planning on taking a bubble bath tonight, it’s rainy and gloomy here today so it seems like the perfect way to spend the evening. I’m looking for a new bubble bath product that creates tons and tons of bubbles that also smells great and leaves your skin feeling soft. Or if you know of any bath milks or oils for dry skin I’m open to that too. I prefer fruit scents as well..any suggestions?
I love Lush & The Body Shop. Any specific product I should try?

INDICATIONS: White Grab Bar provide assistance when bathing or using a commode. They are made of durable heavy duty steel tubing and attractively finished with either a white powder coat or a textures diamond knurled gripping area. Professional installation is required. Durable,White Grab Bar is attractive and easy - to - clean. Grab bars are designed to give added security in and around the bathroom and provide years of trouble free service. Helps provide stability getting into or out of the bathtub. Diamond knurled gripping surface. Mounts vertically, horizontally or diagonally. Heavy - duty chrome plated 1in (2.5cm) steel tubing. Completely assembled, easy to install. Mounting hardware included.

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Is your medicine cabinet stocked for any emergency? Pharmacist Janet Engle, the Past President of the American Pharmacists Association, says that it’s very important to know what’s inside your medicine cabinet. “Out with the old and in with the new,” says Dr. Engle. “If it’s been more than a year since the medicine cabinet was cleaned out, it’s long overdue.” Engle offers advice on what you should keep and what you should discard. She also dispenses some safety information on medicines. For …

My medicine cabinet is Oak. The doors and top are solid wood, but the outside appears to be particle board with laminate, and I don’t think the laminate is even wood. If I sand and prime it, do you think it will turn out OK if I paint it white?

Thanks!

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Today It’s more important than ever to detoxify harmful chemicals, pesticides and heavy metals due to the stressful conditions in which our food sources are created to meet current demands. Environmental toxins also play a big role in the increase of disease and poor health. For anyone who is truly interested in reclaiming their own health, one must assume some responsibility to do so. Yes we live in a toxic society so it behooves us to do our homework to find out what is workable and safe to consume that will help us resolve the condition that needs to be handled.
Certain medicines and herbs may not react well together and this is where your homework comes in. In this article I will do my best to give you the most accurate information I can but if you are unsure, consult a medical practitioner.
Here are lists of herbs that may help to detox and feed the body:
Wormwood- cleanses the colon of worms and also works as a mild sedative. (Should not be taken by women who are pregnant or nursing).
Black walnut husk- cleanses the intestines of parasites, helps in digestion, works well in fungal infections.
Cloves- Also aids in digestion, clears out parasites.
Cascara Sagrada- works as a laxative to help people who suffer from constipation, a great colon cleanser. (Do not use on a regular basis as it can be habit forming. Follow manufacturer instructions.)
Cayenne Pepper- a wonderful herb that does many things including; helps the heart, kidneys, lungs, stomach, aids in digestion and is good for sinus problems, colds and sore throats. Cayenne is rich in folic acid, vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B6, vitamin A and C.
Burdock Root- is a very good blood cleanser and helps the immune system, helps the liver and gallbladder to function better. (Do not take iron and burdock at the same time. They cancel each other out).
Corn Silk- aids the intestines, bladder and kidneys. Corn silk is one of those herbs that work well in combination with other kidney cleansing herbs.
Milk Thistle- for liver problems this herb is a must. It restores liver cells and is a great antioxidant. Milk thistle also aids the kidney and digestive disorders.
Cats Claw- good for intestinal disorders and enhances white blood cell action. (Pregnant women should avoid cat’s claw).
Cranberry- great for the urinary tract as bacteria cannot survive in cranberry’s acidity.
Horsetail- contains silica which is absolutely necessary for bones, hair and skin. It’s wonderful for strengthening the heart. It flushes out toxins when taken with a lot of water.
Pau-d’arco - A very good blood cleanser, has antibacterial properties and strengthens the immune system.
Rosemary- Helps to prevent liver toxicity has anti-tumor properties and stimulates circulation and digestion.
Yellow dock- cleanses the blood, cleans the colon and is good for liver disease. Also good for all types of skin disorders.
Yerba mate- cleanses the blood, helps with allergies, constipation and inflammation.
Parsley- This herb does many good things for the body such as stops tumors from multiplying, helps the kidneys, bladder, stomach, liver and lungs. Helps the thyroid function better, helps in lowering blood pressure, aids in kidney and prostate conditions.
A good multi vitamin and mineral supplement is recommended to help reduce free radical damage and give important nutrients to the body. NOTE: minerals should be taken at a different time from vitamins because some minerals will cancel out some of the vitamins.
Intake of clean fresh water is vital in not only in the cleansing process, but also in necessary hydration for the body. This is so important that if you did nothing else than drink eight glasses of water per day, you would be much farther ahead. You would not expect a toilet to flush without water, so it is with your body. You need water to flush toxins and waste from the body.
Foods that help you detox and alkalize the body:
Most vegetables
Most fruits
Maple syrup
Molasses
Soy products
Most vegetable and fruit juices, preferably raw fresh organic made from a juicer.
Water and lots of it.
(vegetables and fruit that are acid forming are: Asparagus, brussel sprouts, chickpeas, cranberries, canned or glazed fruit).
To keep indoor air clean you can get a good ion air purifier and a good vacuum with a Hepa filter. (Spraying the air with perfumed air cleaner products is not recommended because it does not take pollutants out of the air).
Ionic foot baths are also good for helping the body to detox and assist in the reduction of pain of all sorts.
Negative ions are very beneficial for a body and are in abundance in forests, fast moving rivers and water falls or just strolling down the beach. (The footbath mimics this) Get out of the city once in a while and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit and get well!

Deciding that an elderly relative has to move in with you is a difficult decision for everyone involved. It is a huge sacrifice for you and your family, while your relative feels they may be a burden to you. Once everyone has gotten over the idea of having someone else in the house, you have to make the stay as enjoyable as possible. You can do this by getting products for seniors that will help make the sleeping, bathing and personal care easier for everyone. The elderly are not as mobile as everyone else in the household, so it is important to get products designed for them.

Some of the most important products for seniors that you can get when they move in with you are for the bathroom. There are so many falls that occur in the bathroom and you want to do everything in your power to prevent that from happening. One great product is an elevated toilet seat that has arm rests. This makes it easier to get on and off because they will not have to sit down as far. The arms make it easier to help them steady themselves as they stand. You also want to make sure you have grab bars in and around the bath or shower.

The bedroom also presents safety issues as well. To prevent them from falling out of bed, you will want to get products for seniors. They also can use these to help them get into bed by themselves. There are a variety of different ones available so you will want to think about the issue at hand. If their only problem is not being able to get in and out of bed easily, use the bed rails. If they tend to fall out of bed or just not stay put once you leave the room, then there are rails that will go the length of the bed and then fold down when not in use.

Other products for seniors that you might want to invest some money in when elderly relative moves in with you are for mobility purposes. If you have stairs in your home and there is no way they can be avoided, you might want to consider stair lifts. Another product you can purchase is a recliner chair that lifts them in and out easily. There are so many great products for senior available today. We can help with all of your elderly care needs.

name: Elizabeth
age: 16 (turning 17 in September)

The last thing I ate since last week was one quarter of a carrot, 2 full glass of water.
NO ONE knows I have an eating disorder and I'm afraid to tell my parents because (If I know them) they will lecture me and yell at me and possibly hit me.
I wouldn't tell my friends because they'd probably write on Yahoo! Answers: MY FRIEND HAS A EATING DISORDER, HELP?!?!?!" or something to expose that I have an eating disorder.
I wouldn't tell a therapist or anyone because:
a. they'd notify my parents
b. I don't think i have a local therapist
c. they cost a lot of money and I only have in my purse.

Also, I'm afraid to go to the kitchen because the hunger temptation is kicking in and if I grab a Luna bar from the cabinet, I have this sick feeling in my stomach and I rush to the bathroom.

Help???
I've been going throw this since the last day of school.

16″, Satin Nickel, Designer Oval Grab Bar.

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