Monthly Archives: September 2013

Sonya Dakar + Paleta Launch Inside-out Skin Care

First Impressions Skin Care

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Sonya and I have been mutual clients for years. She keeps my skin looking young and beautiful; I keep her nourished, says Boyer. So we decided, why not put the two together to truly address nourishing our skin from within the body, as well as externally with her line of organic, detoxifying products? Ive believed all my life that internal and external go together, that what you put in your body will be reflected in your skin, adds Dakar, who created her Beauty Boot Camp Supplement Collection of multivitamins for men and women, protein shake powders, and acidophilus flora probiotic capsules in 2009. She recommends that her skincare clients (who include Gwyneth Paltrow) eliminate refined sugar, caffeine, alcohol and gluten. The two-day Paleta detox program includes two smoothies made with Dakars protein powders, eight organic cold-pressed juices, aloe and chlorophyll Power Boosts, two handcrafted energy bars and boxed water. We use my meal replacement powders in some of the juices, and they contain 15 grams of protein. Thats like eating a quarter of a chicken, says Dakar.
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How Nars

Louis “Billie is an amazing esthetician! The services she has provided me with have been relaxing Derm Exclusive Reviews and educational. The information provided during the service is very helpful and easy to follow. I always feel very comfortable that she will do her very best and also pick out the procedure that best fits exactly what I need.”- K.S., St.
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Winter Skin Care Tips

Turn the temperature of the water down so that you are now using warm (not hot) water. I know that it is difficult to give up those wonderful long, hot showers or baths, especially on cold mornings, but these changes will make a big difference in preventing natural oils from being stripped from your skin. Use a mild soap or liquid cleanser during the winter months (you can use your deodorant soap next summer) and minimize the amount of soap that you apply to your skin. Unless you are a mud wrestler, you just need a small amount of soap. Many people put so much soap on their skin that they cannot see their normal skin tone (that’s way too much). Also, consider using liquid cleansers that contain petrolatum which seals moisture into the skin.
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Sheryl Crow’s Nutrition Mission To Fight Hunger

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Given their passion, Crow and Larkins, the top grants competition winner, will roll up their sleeves this September 12th and volunteer at West Side Campaign Against Hunger, a partner agency of Food Bank for New York City, while creating greater awareness of this national issue. As a local volunteer myself, I constantly encounter incredible people who are committed to helping those in need. I was amazed by the hundreds of stories that were submitted to Nutrition Mission about fighting hunger across the country, says long time hunger advocate and Feeding America volunteer, Sheryl Crow. Im excited to be teaming up again with One A Day Womens and Feeding America this Hunger Action Month to recognize volunteers across the country but beyond today, there is still so much more work to be done. The fight against hunger starts locally and together we can make a real difference. The makers of One A Day Womens and Feeding America share a commitment to providing nourishment for women, the families they care for, and the communities in which they live, says Manuela Buxo, Vice President, Nutritionals Marketing & New Business at Bayer HealthCare. Weve seen remarkable participation by consumers in the Nutrition Mission for a second year, which has resulted in 2 million meals a year being donated, and were proud to today announce these grant winners. Our nationwide network of food banks helps feed more than 37 million people in America annually.
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USDA Recognizes Dalton Public Schools Nutrition Services

Jodi Brown (left), nutrition coordinator for Dalton Public Schools, introduces Family Support Council representatives (left to right) Mary Smith, Holly Rice and Bill Sloan along with some of the Kids on the Block puppets. The Family Support Councils

Brown. Ms. Brown applied for the award back in Marchshe had to fill out paperwork and also share details the project and then waited on the news. Its so great and unique I thought wed win something, Ms. Brown said of the shows. Ms. Brown said the USDA award wouldnt have been possible without the Family Support Council and the volunteers. Yes, we sponsor the program, but Family Support Council is the one who made it happen.
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Sheryl Crow Celebrate Heroes on a Nutrition Mission

Develop and harmonized monitoring and evaluation tools that are linked to the national health and information system. Monitor availability of nutrition supplies at national and operational level en ensure they are properly used. DURATION The assignment will be 364 days WORKING CONDITIONS The staff will be based in Bangui with travels to prefectures and districts. He/she will be provided with a laptop and access to the IT network. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES Education Advanced university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health & Nutrition, Health Sciences, International Health & Nutrition, Family Health & Nutrition, Nutritional Epidemiology, Health & Nutrition Education, Health & Nutrition Promotion and Disease Prevention, , or other relevant discipline(s). Training in gender and in nutrition programmes that promote gender equality an asset.
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Africa: Genome-Based Tailored Nutrition Will Facilitate the Prediction and Prevention of Obesity and Other Common Diseases

Moreno insisted that “the main obstacle is gaining access to the lower income population. In general, the level of education is lower, as it is their participation in school activities”. Because of this, he stressed that some solutions might involve “the development of programs with special emphasis on less well-off families. One tool could be to offer breakfast and/or lunch to the children of these families for free”. These meals should be healthy and would also be a good opportunity to promote healthy food (varied and balanced).
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Harper Government Committed To Diabetes Prevention In Quebec

If not managed properly, diabetes can lead to serious complications like heart disease, stroke, blindness, chronic kidney disease, nervous system damage, and amputation. The Government of Canada makes significant annual investments in the Canadian Diabetes Strategy to raise awareness of the disease and its risk factors and to create the first integrated national diabetes surveillance system. Providing Canadians with information to support the prevention of chronic diseases is a priority for the government.For example, our CANRISK questionnaire can help Canadians understand the risk factors for type 2 diabetes, including body weight, ethnicity, physical activity and family history. CANRISK can be found online at: http://www.publichealth.gc.ca/canrisk . The Public Health Agency is committed to promoting and protecting the health of Canadians.
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Diabetes Treatments Also Benefit the Heart

In the absence of a protocol for a combined treatment for the two conditions, questions remain on the best methods of diagnosis and treatment. “We are not sure if we should advice DOTS (directly observed treatment short course) or daily therapy. We hope the study would give us a clear picture,” said diabetologist Dr Vijay Viswanathan who heads the research team. The ‘effect of diabetes on TB severity’ (EDOTS) study funded by the National Institutes of Health and the department of biotechnology would largely benefit TB-diabetes patients. The team decided to take up such a study after they saw that at least 50% of TB patients in the government’s revised national TB control programme in Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram were diabetics or pre-diabetics. The study would have 300 patients, of which 150 would be TB patients with diabetes and the rest TB patients without diabetes.
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Polynesians target diabetes crisis

Those changes not only help slow diabetes, but also have beneficial cardiovascular effects, according to the study, conducted as part of the National Institutes of Health’s Diabetes Prevention Program. ObamaCare: You Can Win With The Facts “Cardiovascular disease is the most significant cause of death and disability in people with diabetes,” said lead researcher Ronald Goldberg, M.D., of the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine. “Our findings demonstrate that the same therapies used to slow the onset of diabetes also may help allay the risk of heart disease.” The findings are based on an analysis of blood samples from 1,645 people with impaired glucose tolerance who were divided into three groups one assigned to take metformin, a second was given a placebo, and a third underwent an intensive lifestyle changes to improve their diet and activity levels. The results showed people who took part in the lifestyle modification program had lower levels of triglycerides, and both the metformin and lifestyle changes were linked to reductions in the form of cholesterol tied to heart disease risk. “Preventing or slowing the development of diabetes with these treatments also improves the cholesterol and triglyceride profile of a person’s blood,” Goldberg said.
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Study to evolve combo treatment for diabetes and tuberculosis

31, 2013. Mana is a Polynesian word that means power, strength, spirit and vitality as well as an acronym for the community-based health promotion initiative Movement, Awareness, Nutrition, Action. Kristin Murphy, Deseret News Summary According to the Utah Department of Health, Pacific Islanders have the highest diabetes-related death rate in the state. In 2011, Pacific Islanders had the highest infant mortality rate, a diabetes rate that was twice as high as the rest of the state Weve realized that (diabetes and obesity) really is an epidemic and are urgent health issues. Were trying new, creative ways to get whole families involved in becoming healthier. Jake Fitisemanu SALT LAKE CITY When Penny Maumau crossed the finish line of the inaugural MANA 5K walk-run on Sautrday, she felt a great sense of accomplishment.
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