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Flower Jelly Lipstick by Sela Beauty

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WHAT IS IT?
The Flower Jelly Lipstick by Sela Beauty is a modern-day twist on the retro-classic mood lipstick, this jelly lipstick changes color based on temperature, giving a custom lip color finish. Unlike many mood lipsticks, it is a sheer, moisturizing jelly consistency.

APPEARANCE AND DESIGN
This Flower Jelly lipstick comes in three colors; red, pink and peach, pictured here is the red, but the actual stain color seemed more of a blue based pink. Each shade is scented, mine was the lemon scent. It is packaged in an attractive tinted transparent tube and case that is similar in quality and construction to more expensive department store lipstick cases. The swivel mechanism was smooth and intact; all the casing was secure.

This lipstick would make an adorable gift for a makeup lover because inside the transparent lipstick is a small Black Chrysanthemum which can be seen embedded in the middle of the product. It is a cute touch to an already colorful package.

Flower Jelly Lipstick by Sela Beauty

Flower Jelly Lipstick by Sela Beauty

USE
The Sela Beauty Flower Jelly Lipstick is softening and prevents chapped lips. It leaves a stain of color on the lips, but unlike other lip stains, it is not drying to the lips. The stain lasts reasonably long for such an emollient lip product.

Flower Jelly Lipstick by Sela Beauty

Flower Jelly Lipstick by Sela Beauty

COLOR PAYOUT

The hue of the stain is a sheer light pink that becomes brighter and darker as it warms to the skin, but stays relatively light and is decidedly sheer compared to other lip stains, but it is not as shiny or sticky as a true lipgloss. This makes the Flower Jelly lipstick ideal for a clean, casual makeup look for an adult as a topper or on bare lips, or it would make for a suitable lip product color for use by tweens/teens.

The color lasts for a few others except through eating oily foods.

Flower Jelly Lipstick by Sela Beauty

Flower Jelly Lipstick by Sela Beauty

CONCLUSION: The Flower Jelly Lipstick by Sela Beauty in Red is a very cute lipstick that has the emollient properties of a balm with the staying power of a stain combined with the sheerness of a soft lipgloss but without the stickiness. This versatile lipstick warms to your temperature to create a custom lip color that keeps lips soft and moist.

Find it at Amazon.

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Nature’s Rite Sleep Apnea Relief

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“Get your beauty sleep.”

This adage is true, but at times, easier said than done.

It’s easy to shortchange ourselves on the necessary beauty sleep due to family obligations, late-night parties, travel, or Netflix series binges. Sleep recharges body and mind, and skin loses luster without enough sleep making one look as bad as they feel. Inadequate sleep tanks the metabolism, causing sluggishness and potential weight gain. For some people, even if they went to bed early and slept through the night, they still wake up exhausted.

WHEN BEING ALWAYS TIRED IS A BIGGER PROBLEM
Many people experience Sleep Apnea, where repeated instances of breathing problems briefly disrupt sleep throughout the night, resulting in being excessively tired the next day. The instances can be so short that someone suffering from Sleep Apnea could potentially not even be aware that they are repeatedly awakened over the course of the night. According to the NIH, Sleep Apnea is a leading cause of “excessive daytime sleepiness.” (“What Is Sleep Apnea“)

THE PROBLEM WITH TRADITIONAL SLEEP APNEA TREATMENTS
If your doctor believes you have Sleep Apnea, there are various medical options such as mouthpieces, surgery, and breathing devices such CPAPs. It is hard to get immediately diagnosed, and in the meantime, your sleep patterns may disrupt your life. Upon diagnosis, many people find breathing device compliance to annoying to sleep. Having witnessed Sleep Apnea with my Grandmother, it’s hard to keep the mask on during sleep, especially if you turn over in your sleep. But Sleep Apnea is serious, and it is risky to do nothing to address it. If you or your mate’s sleep is disrupted by Sleep Apnea, Some may wish to consider a natural remedy to help combat Sleep Apnea.

NATURE’S RITE SLEEP APNEA RELIEF PRODUCT: A NATURAL REMEDY OPTION

Nature’s Rite Sleep Apnea Relief is a holistic approach with a combination of herbs designed to ease the breathing disruptions of Sleep Apnea. It does not cure Sleep Apnea but rather facilitates steady breathing during sleep. Some ingredients such as Chamomile and Thyme may be familiar as sleep aids, while others are less known.

Nature's Rite Sleep Apnea Relief

Nature’s Rite Sleep Apnea Relief

ABOUT THE INGREDIENTS:

Sleep Apnea Relief is an all natural ingredient remedy containing:

Chamomile (leaf and flower): A warm cup of chamomile tea before bed has long been used for relaxing sleep. But there is more going on with chamomile than meets the eye: a 2011 study indicated the chemical compounds in Chamomille have both Central Nervous System and sensory effects because they bind with GABA receptor and help modulate monoamine neurotransmission. (“Herbal medicine for depression, anxiety, and insomnia: a review of psychopharmacology and clinical evidence.” European neuropsychopharmacology.) In layperson terms, Chamomile does more than just help one relax and wind down; it has powerful effects on the brain’s ability to cause restful sleep.

Lobelia in small doses, as included in this compound, is a respiratory stimulant. It enhances the brain’s ability to continuously send the required level of nerve signals to the diaphragm to maintain the breath rate needed not to disrupt sleep.

A word of caution: Lobelia is NOT a self-medicating herb to purchase at a nature food store and attempt to self-administer. Too much Lobelia causes erratic respiratory patterns and stomach sickness. Only take Lobelia in a considered form such as found within the Sleep Apnea Relief. In the proper dosage, Lobelia can be safe and highly beneficial, but it is also very powerful.

Meadowsweet is used in the remedy to reduce any risk of nausea due to Lobelia use. When Lobelia is taken small quantities the risk is very low, but Meadowsweet makes it far less likely to experience side effects from Lobelia.

Thyme is frequently used in Europe to enhance sleep, and is commonly diffused as an oil to promote restful sleep. It is useful in a Sleep Apnea remedy because it simultaneously works as a nerve stimulant for the brain and diaphragm without causing general overstimulation that can keep one awake.

Cramp Bark has been a traditional remedy for various issues involving pain and discomfort as well as for inducing sleepiness.

Nature's Rite Sleep Apnea Relief

Nature’s Rite Sleep Apnea Relief

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Take one capsule 30 minutes before bedtime each night. The capsules are not hard or chalky, and I find them easy to swallow.

They can be taken while still using the breathing devices if you choose, but the goal is to wean off the device if possible.

My sleep apnea is intermittent and not that bad, so my doctor thought that this combination of ingredients would be a good answer for me when I’m having a problem. I feel more refreshed in the morning and don’t wake up to that feeling like I just had to gasp for air.

CONCLUSION: Nature’s Rite Sleep Apnea Relief is an innovative answer to a serious problem that impacts the sleep of thousands of people as well as disrupts the sleep of their mates. It is often difficult to comply with traditional Sleep Apnea treatments; Sleep Apnea Relief provides a viable option with no reported side effects.

Talk to your doctor before taking any new medication, even herbal remedies. This is important because herbal remedies can be safer without risky side effects, but they are also powerful. Nature’s Rite Sleep Apnea Relief’s combination of herbs helps the brain send proper signals to the body to regulate and maintain breathing during sleep, which is an amazing way to address a very debilitating and severe problem. To better understand this approach to Sleep Apnea management, the book Sleep Apnea by Steven R. Frank offers a great deal of useful information on the condition, causes, and herbal remedies.

Also, if it is suspected that you have Sleep Apnea, talk to your doctor about Sleep Apnea Relief as a potential option while awaiting Sleep Apnea Diagnostic testing. It can lead to much more comfortable sleep and peace of mind.

Find Nature’s Rite Sleep Apnea Relief at MyNaturesRite.com

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Why You Will Love Using Exercise Resistance Loop Bands

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This article explains why you will love Exercise Resistance Loop Bands.

Want to look ten pounds thinner, lift your chest two inches higher, get a flatter-looking stomach, look taller, all while making your clothes fit better? Yeah, me too.

But like many of us, I spend way too much time slouching over my cell phone, my tablet and at my computer desk, which wrecks good posture. Poor posture makes you look tired and grumpy. Even worse, it can make one look less confident, weaker and just plain older than your years.

Fortunately, maintaining good posture takes only a few simple at-home exercises with equipment like the Starwood Sports Exercise Resistance Loop Bands set.

WHAT ARE Exercise RESISTANCE Loop BANDS?

An ideal way to improve your posture is by doing simple arm exercises with resistance bands.

You may have seen these long, colorful ribbons of thin, flexible rubber-like material in gyms, exercise, yoga and pilates studios, or maybe even used them yourself under the guidance of a personal trainer.

Resistance loop bands provide weight-like resistance in a portable, adaptable form.

Starwood Sports Exercise Resistance Loop Bands

Starwood Sports Exercise Resistance Loop Bands

The degrees of resistance for Resistance Loop Bands generally are:

  • (Light) 6-16 lbs (0.35 mm thick)
  • (Medium) 11-27 lbs (0.50 mm thick)
  • (Heavy) 15-33 lbs (0.70 mm thick)
  • (X-Heavy) 21-45 lbs (1.00 mm thick)

But some sets are more and less resistance.

Starwood Sports Exercise Resistance Loop Bands

WHY USE Exercise RESISTANCE loop BANDS

  1. Resistance bands are stretchy and flexible which makes them easier to manipulate than handheld or machine weights.
  2. Bands can be stretched or pulled from a variety of angles to increase the difficulty level of your standard workout.
  3. Loop Bands can be useful in Crossfit, Pilates, Yoga, stretching and stability exercises.
  4. Of benefit to all fitness levels, these bands help an out of shape person improve as well as help a fit person who is plateauing in their existing exercise program.
  5. If you have difficulty keeping good form while using hand or ankle weights, a resistance band can help.

Who Can Benefit From Exercise Resistance Loop Bands

The great thing about resistance bands is they are useful for all fitness levels.
Ways to use resistance loop bands:

LEVEL UP RESISTANCE ON YOUR EXERCISE SETS

When exercises such as squats, situps, leg lifts, arm raises, or the hip flexor stretch become too easy, using resistance bands adds additional resistance far beyond what just an ankle or hand weight can offer.

That gives better results in fewer reps. Resistance bands come in difference strengths, or levels of resistance, giving more oomph to your exercises.

Resistance loop bands for pre-workout stretching sessions

Regardless of fitness level, everyone must stretch before exercise. Muscles warmed up by a good stretch are less prone to injury.

How to Stack Exercise Resistance Bands For Extra Resistance

Sports Exercise Resistance Loop Bands are “stackable,” so you can use more than one band at a time to increase the overall total resistance.

How to do it: Stack the least resistant band on the outside, and the strongest resistance band on the inside.

To increase the “weight” of the resistance, loop the bands tighter by wrapping them around your hands, reducing the available band length between your hands to stretch during exercise

How to Improve Your Posture with RESISTANCE LOOP BANDS

If you would like to improve your posture at home with easy to use equipment, a good set of resistance bands are the Starwood Sports Exercise Resistance Loop Bands set.

There are other barnds available, a good set comes with various degrees of resistance. This gives a full range of options for beginners, intermediate, advance and plateauing fitness routines.

Starwood Sports Exercise Resistance Loop Bands

Starwood Sports Exercise Resistance Loop Bands

Why I Prefer Loop Bands Over Unlooped Bands

A few things I particularly like about Exercise Resistance Loop Bands:

The bands have reinforced “handle” loops on each end. This makes it easy to grip the bands, secure a loop over a doorknob, or to slip over my foot or ankle for leg exercises. It also allows a more relaxed grip on the band so I can focus on the exercise itself. I got competitor brand resistance bands from my personal trainer and had to knot them at the end and grip the knot to use them; I like that I can do even open palm exercises with these bands.

Starwood Sports Exercise Resistance Loop Bands

Starwood Sports Exercise Resistance Loop Bands

Exercise Resistance Loop Bands

CONCLUSION

Good posture is attainable in a few weeks by using a quality set of resistance bands. Resistance bands are useful for exercising at home, the gym or during travel. The four Loop Bands offer a full spectrum of weight resistance to improve your posture in a simple home workout and enhance Crossfit, Yoga, Pilates or a regular home workout routine.

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MiCacao Loose Cacao Tea

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How would you like to drink organic liquid dark chocolate all day, not gain an ounce, get your vitamins and a massive amount of antioxidants?

Yes? Me too.

So I was thrilled to learn about MiCacao Loose Cacao Tea. When we think of chocolate or cocoa, we tend to think of what comes from the inner nib of the bean. MiCacao Loose Cacao Tea is made of the Cacao Shells, which are organic. This is an herbal Chocolate loose tea that is nothing but the organic, gluten-free, vegan Cacao shells. There are no preservatives, artificial flavoring, or starches. It is caffeine free as well.

The shells have a ton of health ingredients, including a massive amount of anti-oxidants and minerals including Iron, Zinc, and Magnesium.

You might be wondering why the health benefits are so much better than from the actual cacao nib. Think about it: in fruits, the nutrients tend to be more concentrated in the rind. For instance, orange rind has much more Vitamin C than the part we typically eat. The oils that flavor many dishes come from the rind. The same applies to the Cacao Shell: it contains a concentrated amount of all the good things we hear about eating dark chocolate. For instance, they provide 40 times the number of antioxidants as Blueberries.

The shell “leaves” themselves are absolutely beautiful, a rich golden variegated brown. When hot water is added, the leaves dance in the water, giving a kaleidoscope-like show until they settle to the bottom of the pot to brew.

To brew the tea, add one to two tablespoons into boiling water and let it steep for about five minutes. I found that it doesn’t get bitter if you let it brew for longer, but the flavor does get more intense. So you can adjust it to taste.

The tea has a dark chocolate top note that is very reminiscent of intense organic chocolate and a buttery chocolate aftertaste. It has a bit of a wine note, but not overly sweet. It is a complex and smooth taste that could easily be enjoyed at any time, from a treat in the morning to a special treat for your guests at a wedding.

MiCacao Loose Cacao Tea

MiCacao Loose Cacao Tea

I’m a purist when it comes to tea: I like it straight, no milk or sugar. But both can make it a richer taste. I tried it with just a hint of vanilla, and that brought out the chocolate flavor a bit more. If you want to make it an after dinner “dessert tea,” try adding a bit of dark chocolate liqueur for a truly sublime cup.

I found that the tea did provide me with a decent amount of sustained energy without the dreaded caffeine slump. This is likely because Cacao contains theobromine, which is a mild stimulant found in chocolate and in regular tea. Theobromine (which translated, means “food of the gods”) has some impressive health effects as well: studies have shown that it can increase the hardness of tooth enamel, and there is promising research that shows that it might help prevent certain cancers. Of course, if you are sensitive to the stimulant effect of chocolate or black tea, you may want to ask your doctor if theobromine is safe for you.

The energy boost that the tea provides is part of the story of how it came to us through MiCacao: the makers of the tea were hiking through Peru when the guide offered the tea to keep their bodies strong during the hike. They fell in love with the tea and now search through Central and South America for the finest Cacao beans from Sustainable Farms. It’s a tea that makes you feel good, and that you can feel good about supporting!

MiCacao Loose Cacao Tea

MiCacao Loose Cacao Tea

And much like dark chocolate, this tea can help curb your appetite. I found that it cut down on my cravings for sweets, which is nice.

I truly love this tea for both its’ health properties and its’ amazing taste! The Style Chicks consider themselves “Tea Elitists,” and MiCacao Loose Cacao Tea makes the cut as one of our favorites!

Find MiCacao Loose Cacao Tea at MiCacao.com

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