Lace Jungle....A Woman's Point of View

Unusual Online Dating Sites

2010-05-18T21:06:00.010-04:00

The online dating industry has created many unusual dating sites among the more than 850 online sites in existence today. This is an industry that, even in hard times, shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, over the last several years, more money has been spent by American consumers on this industry than anything other than pornography.

The days of having a stigma attached by logging onto an online dating site to find that special person are long gone. In fact, the trend is such that in the next few years, it will be considered the smart and main way of finding someone. People live very busy and active lives these days and are not interested in going out to clubs or bars for a "hit or miss", mostly missing as far as meeting anyone interested in a serious relationship.

Why waste time on someone only to find out in the long run, you have nothing in common with them. Since the advent of AOL chat rooms, people love meeting other people in this fashion. They can get to know a lot about each other, trading pictures and enjoying company with someone whom they may have a real connection with.

In this regard, there have sprung up many unusual dating sites that cater to almost every taste you can imagine. There are some crazy and zany sites that appeal to people with equally crazy and zany tastes; something for everyone.

To learn more about these unusual dating sites, visit my in-depth article about these unusual sites right here.

Unusual Dating Sites

Gluten Free Recipes

2010-04-18T17:28:00.013-04:00

If you have been diagnosed with the autoimmune disease, celiac's disease, you know that you must follow a gluten free diet so as to not further damage the lining of the intestines. Having a bad reaction when consuming gluten protein found in wheat, barley and rye is an indication of celiac's disease. You must change your diet accordingly because if you continue to consume these types of wheat products, it will cause inflammation of the small bowel tissue. Essentially,what this means is that when the lining of the intestine becomes inflamed, this interferes with the absorption of nutrients.

Gluten is also found in such products as shampoo, conditioner, make-up, soaps, medications and vitamins.

Without a change in your diet, the long term efforts of consuming gluten may include malnutrition which can eventually cause anemia, osteoporosis, miscarriage, liver disease, and cancers of the intestine. Scary stuff to be sure, but even so, a lot of people find it hard to get started on the road to healthy eating and in particular steer clear of those bad glutens. It does not have to be this overwhelming. First, there are many support groups out there where you can meet and discuss this. Check online for groups in your local area. Next, if your physician does not start you on a regimen of certain gluten free vitamins, then you can learn about these yourself online.

Lastly, but MOST importantly. following a gluten free diet will not only eliminate the uncomfortable symptoms of this disease, but will heal damage already done in the intestines. Improvement is seen much quicker in children than adults, but if you stay gluten free, you will see these improvements. If you do not show improvement in time, you may be ingesting gluten in some form or another without realizing it. You must be diligent in knowing what you are eating and using in the bathroom.

Not to mince words, you absolutely must avoid gluten for the rest of your life, this is a Lifestyle Change. Ingesting even minute amounts of gluten can damage the small intestine.

Now for the good news, the list of gluten free foods is much larger than those with. For one the most complete and comprehensive lists I have come across, go online and in your search bar, type Gluten-Free Diet Guide for Families, then download a free pdf version. Also check out celiac.com for loads of helpful information.

In the meantime, if you want some tasty recipes, recipes, check out Gluten Free Recipes.

Hang in there...being gluten free may take a little extra effort, but it is worth it on many levels; feeling better, stopping the disease in its tracks, and eating in a healthier way which is what everyone should be doing!!!

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2009-11-21T23:37:00.000-05:00

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Tips to Achieve "The 11 Forgotten Laws"

2009-10-31T00:13:00.002-04:00

The 11 Forgotten Laws of Attraction pick up where "The Secret" left off and beyond. For instance, to start attracting positive circumstances, start with these five tips and prepare to see changes in your life that are real and lasting:

Allow Yourself to Receive - Just like a small child who asks a parent, "Can I have that toy?, Can I? Can I?" The parent can't even give an answer, right? It's the same thing with your mind. The only thing your mind is doing is transmit, transmit, transmit, the universe - which is trying to respond - can't give you a single thing because you're not allowing yourself to receive! Have the confidence in yourself, think of your desires, and leave it out there, go away, and trust that your cup will be filled with whatever you ask for when the time is right.
Be Patient With Yourself - Receiving takes time. Sadly, many people give up just a couple of steps before the finish line because they think if it's not working by now, it's never going to work. Worse still are those who throw in more and more energy because they think that with more resources, the results will come faster. In simple terms: Everything in this world has a natural development of time, and this fact will not change no matter what resources you throw at it. So relax, be patient, and remember that you too, as part of the universe, are also governed by the laws of the universe.
Support and Educate Yourself - Like the child who is learning how to walk, you too nee support. You also need guidance on how to do it. Many people give up because they think that "The Secret" is the be all and end all solution. Well, it's NOT, just a small portion. It was not intended to be the whole answer. So seek and be hungry for new knowledge. Also, make an effort to be among people who support and learn from each other. While the Law of Attraction is not an overnight delivery service, it will indeed deliver, if you do your part too!
Always be grateful - Every morning and when you lay your head down at night, be full of gratitude for what you do have. Being in a perpetual state of gratitude is very powerful and the effects are undeniable. Be grateful, believe, own it, and see how it makes you feel. This will translate into many riches.
Affirmations - Do you want more live in your life? Tell yourself, "I am lovable, I am a loving person." Do you want better health? Tell yourself, "I feel good, I am the picture of health." Do you want more money? Tell yourself, "I am wealthy, I feel rich, I am money." Do these daily affirmations for whatever it is you want and this is what you will attract by your thought process.

Honest Review of The 11 Forgotten Laws

2009-10-30T22:52:00.001-04:00

When I first stumbled across "The 11 Forgotten Laws" written by Bob Proctor, who was a prominent figure in "The Secret", I was intrigued. The Secret was an enormous success, not because it is a new concept, but because it reminded people of what has always been. You were fired up when you watched The Secret and instinctively knew that positive thinking is a powerful thing, and that this is a way of life that has been applied by some of the the greatest and most famous people in the world.

You immediately set out to apply this way of thinking on your own life. Sadly, you may not have achieved what you wanted. You became discouraged and gave up, thinking, this is just more bulls**t and has no basis of truth. I would invite you at this point to reconsider and take a closer look at The 11 Forgotten Laws. Bob Proctor explains the movie turned The Secret into nothing more than pop culture. He explains not all teachings on the law of attraction are the same. He promises you can attract your innermost desires with these 11 Forgotten Laws.

I have always been drawn to the power of attraction and its immense power, so I couldn't resist learning more about The 11 Forgotten Laws. I was not disappointed. I was immediately drawn in and thirsted for more. An old thought came to me that you must always feed your mind if you want to keep growing. The insight offered is so satisfying, I firmly believe this will make a difference in your life. I listen to a local radio program in my area that promotes the power of positive thinking, and with the wonderful ebook and cds Bob Proctor has put together, you would have to be dead not to notice the change in your life. These 11 Forgotten Laws will teach you how to manifest everything you want in your life. I highly recommend it and invite you to check it out for yourself.

Prosperity

2009-10-15T17:11:00.000-04:00

We all know what prosperity means. To most of us, prosperity only means huge wealth accumulation. A person who is rich and famous is prosperous. That's what most of us think. It is not our fault because we have been made to believe that prosperity is linked only to wealth. However, before getting into how to achieve prosperity, we should first know what is meant by prosperity. Let's take the case of some well-know celebrities who are multi-millionaires. There are scores of hugely successful and wealthy celebrities who are not happy, seeking satisfaction and happiness by abusing drugs. They are not content and approach life as such. Can we say they are prosperous just for the fact they have millions of dollars? Almost all of us will answer "NO" to this question. This is proof enough that just having money alone does not equate to prosperity. Prosperity has many components. Some of them (strictly in order of priority) are good health, peace of mind, optimism, enthusiasm for work, confidence, mutual love for fellow humans and, finally money.

Prosperity is a broad term comprised of all these. Only when one has some or all of these components, one can claim to be prosperous. The website www.store.unexplainable.net provides a list of various kinds of binaural software tapes that can easily be downloaded for mind power and happiness. There are tapes for prosperity as well and I feel they are very reasonably priced. They contain certain frequency recordings at particular beats. When downloading the software, you will be able to listen to these beats clearly. These waves, when heard frequently, tend to give the utmost optimism levels to the brain and helps us to face life confidently.

Prosperity is achieved effectively due to the positive energy of these sound waves. We sometimes fall sick or tend to lose our confidence because of blockages in our brain. These frequencies mainly aim at clearing these blockages. When blockages are cleared, this frees the brain to store positive thoughts. The length of our life does not matter, it is how we live it that makes the difference. People should feel happy to approach us. We should spread happiness where we go. That defines prosperity and it is reached by listening to these soothing waves frequently. As prosperity increases, the quality of life increases proportionately. At work, one will tend to exhibit more enthusiasm and energy. You become more open-minded to learn new things and accept changes as they come.

Accepting change and knowing that change is the only permanent thing in life is also prosperity. Once this realization happens, nothing can affect us. Similarly, prosperity reduces hatred among people. We learn to love and respect people as they are and not expect them to change for us. Our tolerance level increases and we learn to live in cooperation with one another.

Money is the final part of prosperity. People who have money are rarely diffident. This confidence comes due to the prosperity of other factors. Confident people can achieve anything in life. We just have to take the first step to learn to live in prosperity.

Musings From Inside an MRI Machine

2009-09-07T16:11:00.000-04:00

Have you ever had an MRI? I recently had to have one on my shoulder. Some people told me it was no big deal and, of course, others warned about the "coffin-like" feel of it. So when I went for mine, I wasn't sure what to expect. Anyway, when I got there, I only had to remove one article of clothing (my bra) from underneath my shirt. They gave me one of those open-type hospital gowns to put over my shirt (jeans stayed on too.) When I first saw the machine, it didn't strike me as that particularly scary looking. Maybe I had built it up in mind as something much more menacing than it was. The girl was very nice, gave me headphones (you can bring an Ipod), and asked what station I wanted. The reason for this is twofold; first, when they turn it on, it is very loud, sounding like a jackhammer and second, obviously to take your mind off it. I lied down on the machine and she adjusted my shoulder into a plastic-like shoulder contraption on the table and it wasn't uncomfortable at all. She also gave me a plastic bulb to squeeze on should I panic and need out right away. I thought, so far, so good.

Next, the slab you are lying on... poor choice of words? began sliding me into the rounded portion of the MRI. At this point, the thing to do is close your eyes and KEEP them closed so you don't get that closed in feeling. The girl told me it would take about 20 minutes and, at first, all I could think was this was going to be a long 20 minutes. But, am I telling you what worked for me, I decided to look at it as a 20-minute relaxation period. Rather, I chose to focus on stuff going on in my life. I have really never meditated, but I believe in that 20 minutes, I learned what mediation is all about. It's much different when you are trying to force yourself to meditate and can get up at any time than when you have no choice, you are not going anywhere for 20 minutes. After a few minutes of letting my mind wander, I didn't have to try and think about anything. I found once my mind was free to roam, it just naturally goes to all sort of places! It's amazing how easily your mind will drift when you just let it.

The next thing I knew the 20 minutes was over. I couldn't believe it. Even though it's not the most comfortable position as you are lying flat on your back (they put a pillow under your legs and a small pillow under your head) I swear I didn't think about it once my mind started drifting off. In fact, there was a millisecond I was sad it was done. My mind was having so much fun!!

So, if you are stressing over having an MRI, just remember, keep your eyes closed, try to think of it as a relaxation period, and let your mind take a wonderful mini vacation from the day-to-day stress. I promise you, you will be pleasantly surprised.

How to Look 10 Years Younger in 5 Easy Steps

2009-07-30T22:06:00.000-04:00

Hey, who doesn't want to shave a few years off our faces, especially if it can be done without any extra time in front of the mirror? I get up every morning and "put my face on" before heading off to work, so I know you want to get from A to Z as quickly as possible, but still look the very best you can. Here are a few tried and true techniques that never change to keep that youthful and fresh appearance. These are make-up tips only and starting from the point of after you have moisturized, pasteurized and homogenized your face first.

Eyebrows - The shape of your eyebrows is the most important thing on your face. If they are not shaped properly, the rest is a waste of time. It's like having this beautiful painting with a funky looking frame or no frame around it. Get it? So get'm shaped up and maintain them
Undereye Concealer - not only does it brighten your eyes, but get one that has SPF in it and is good for the delicate skin around your eyes as well
Age Appropriate Make-Up - That means the word makeup and pancake should never be used in the same sentence. As your skin ages, you need a light-textured makeup that will not set into the fine lines. You don't need to spend a fortune, there are good products in the local drugstore and you will see ones that are formulated to make your skin look radiant. Test the color on the top of your hand - it should pretty much be the same shade
Loose Powder - Use a light textured loose powder that again, does not set into fine lines. My favorite is Almay, which has the same texture and consistency as Bobbie Brown, sans the price tag
Lip Liner / Lipstick - Look for a lip liner as close to the natural shade of your lips as possible and a "natural" lipstick color - skip the funky fuchsia, tomato red and bubblegum pink - no good can come out of those shades if you're not part of the teen/text/twitter gang
Eyeshadow - Here is the best formula for your eye color: Blue - Warm brown, taupe; Hazel and/or Green - Taupe, brown with a hint of gold, dark violet or purple; Brown - Almost any shade will look great!

If you want something more fun and dramatic for a night out, Mac makes these little pots of glitter in every shade imaginable - find one that somewhat matches your eyeshadow and use over the eyeshadow. I love these! Also, for your night out, apply eyeliner as close to the upper lid as possible - this will really make your eyes stand out.

Follow these easy tips and see the difference. You will look great and, in turn, feel great!!

Alli....Best Diet Aid Currently on the Market?

2009-07-12T10:40:00.000-04:00

You’ve all seen the big display ads in the stores for Alli. Maybe some of you have tried it or are on the fence. After all, you’ve probably tried several other over-the-counter diet pills, spending a lot of money and with very little success. And, at $49.00, it isn’t cheap. I have not tried Alli, but know several people who have and have researched the reviews. Here’s my honest take on the product.

First, what is Alli? Simply, it is a fat-blocking pill that will block up to 30% of fat calories eaten.

I have not seen any reports of adverse side effects like the racing heart, sleeplessness, or feeling jittery, that is seen with most other diet pills. Alli does not pull any punches in advising that if you eat too many grams of fat and not limit your intake to no more than 15g per meal, you will have gastrointestinal upset. Everyone I spoke with about their experiences all relayed the same thing, that is, if you eat too much fat, you will experience extremely uncomfortable side effects such as gas and very loose and uncontrollable bowel movements. Because Alli does move through your system, however, this limits any other side effects that would be felt with other products.

Ali does seem to live up to its promise that, if used properly and you follow the instructions and diet plan that comes with it, you will lose weight. Three people I spoke with were very happy with Alli and were losing weight. One person was not happy with it but admitted she didn’t follow the instructions. From the reviews, and I always encourage everyone to read reviews of any product, if you are serious about losing weight, this is probably the best over-the-counter diet aid on the market right now. Also, it is the only over-the-counter diet pill that has been FDA approved. Follow the directions and inevitably you will lose weight.

Also worthwhile telling is if you go onto Alli's website, they offer the best online support I have ever seen, including myalliplan, which is an individually targeted plan for you, as well as support groups and discussions. Alli has created a great marketing plan with their refreshing honesty about the product, knowing that honesty is what consumers are demanding today when it coems to diet products.

What you can expect with Alli: You will take a tablet three times a day with your meals. If you follow the suggested meal plan, and get some physical activity, you should see results within the first two weeks. Alli is not for children, but rather 18 and over. Also, there are other conditions in which you should not take Alli. Log onto their website for a detailed description before you purchase it.

Does weight loss last? The jury seems to still be out on the lasting weight loss effects but, thus far, it is the most promising over-the-counter diet pill on the market. Finally, my conclusion is that is for people who have finally made up their mind that their "tomorrow" to lose weight is today.

Good Luck, hope this post helps and Happy Dieting!!

Weight Loss Magic Bullet?

2009-07-07T17:10:00.000-04:00

We've all been surfing the net, sometimes not looking for anything in particular, and come across something that sounds interesting to read. We click on the website and there on the front page is an ad that instantly captivates us. It's one of those before and after pictures of an attractive female who has lost weight and she looks great! It sure looks like the same woman and could be. That is not the point though. So we click onto the ad and before you know it, we are enmeshed in her life story of how she became overweight, or maybe she was overweight all her life. Then, her moment of truth came and she decided to do something about it. She happened to come across or learned about the latest diet pill/berry drink/diet patch that made it all so easy.

Of course, she admits she felt so good about how the product was working she started an exercise routine. Nothing too strenuous that we all couldn't incorporate into our own lives. And, we also learn she is from our very own hometown. We can really relate to her even more, she is a real live person living a few miles from us. At this point, we are ready for the pitch, we want to know exactly what she is taking. Whatever the product is, it's going to be such a good deal, we would be crazy to pass it up. More than likely, you can try it for free, just sign up for the free trial offer.

Stop! Don't let your emotions and desire for that body cloud your good judgment. Before your plunk down your money or give out your credit card information, jump online and search for reviews of this product. What you can learn from reviews and/or forums is invaluable. Like for instance, there is one ad going around the internet right now for an Acai berry product. Seems like the girl in the ad is from other people's hometowns too. As soon as you put in your order for the "free" trial of pills, a bill for $88.00 shows up on your credit card because of some fine print you never saw or noticed. Just try and get this taken off and it's a real nightmare. This could have easily been avoided if you had taken a few minutes to read the reviews. Many times, you will say to yourself, Wow, I'm glad I didn't just order that.

Now, I'm not saying there is no magic bullet out there for weight loss. There are some wonderful products on the market. As a matter of fact, the Acai berry is truly an amazing source of nutrition and can be an aid in losing weight. Just be cautious what you order and where you order it from. Nobody can afford to thrown away money these days so just do your homework!