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The wonders of lemongrass
Cymbopogon or Lemongrass is what it sounds like, a grass. It is native to India where it’s used to add a citrus flavor to traditional cuisine. It’s wide array off effects don’t just end at the taste-buds.Though it’s appearance may fool you into believing it’s just another plant, lemmongrass actually has many wonderful health & beauty offerings. In recent years it’s been discovered that
lemmongrass can be used in place of stronger, more acidic chemicals. One interesting use I found was Callus Spray. I have looked for organic & natural cures for calluses before and come up short. Now, VB Cosmetics offers “Be Silky Callus Spray” with lemmongrass oil. It also contains Aloe Vera, another amazing plant, to help heal the callused skin.It can be found here, at Health Beauty Science.
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Natural & Organic Products for Professionals
So it seems that beauty professionals are catching on to what we already know- Natural & Organic products are not only eco-friendly but among the most effective beauty products. So I wanted to highlight some of Health Beauty Science’s professional products. These products are professional quality products that are open to the public to buy.
Massage Nothing is more beautiful than the refreshed look you have after a soothing deep tissue massage. Now professionals have access to wonder products like Abrione’s Positive Virbations massage cream. It contains aloe vera & eucalyptus. It’s available in 16 oz tubs for professionals & 1 oz jars for home use.
Manicure & Pedicure One of the products that I have notice is hard to find is nail polish made with natural ingredients of professional quality. Nail technicians need to look no further than Dazzle Dry’s line of nail products. Including nail prep in 1oz & 4 oz bottles to accommodate nail technicians 
& non-professionals. I also really love their Lemmongrass natural nail polish remover, a rare find!Skin Care Beauty professionals now have the option to go with facial & body masques that not only repair skin but also offer the most natural ingredients. No one makes skin beautiful like mother nature herself.
Abrione makes a line of natural facial & body masques that each boast their own natural beauty benefits. There is a large 15 oz option for professionals & a smaller 0.8 oz option for non-professionals. With ingredients like tea oils & natural shea butter you can’t go wrong
Spa Products
Meditation pillows by Jadience contain achyranthes Root which Strengthens tendons and bones, Chinese Lovage Root that helps alleviate pain & Saussureau which helps relax muscles.
Stress relieving neck pillows contain Herbal Grains, Flax Seed, Jade Powder and Lavender to help relax your mind & body. These pillows are created by Jadience.
This wonderful little healing eye pillow is more than meets the eye (pun possibly intended). It’s the mini version of the neck pillow & also contains Herbal Grains, Flax Seed, Jade Powder and Lavender. Also by Jadience
All of these professional spa items can be found here at Health Beauty Science.
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Going green for St.Patrick’s Day
In honor of St.Patrick’s day I wanted to bring you the top 10 list of some “green” products, ideas and projects.
5. The Green Guide
The Green Guide by National Geographic is your one stop shop for reviews on environmentally friendly products. They have reviews on everything from food containers to televisions. They rate products, explain labels and even have a green travel guide. Link: The Green Guide.
4. Green Roofs
This is a spectacular “Green Roof”. These roofs help insulate buildings, reducing the need for air conditioning. They also reduce storm water runoff and create a home for birds and small wildlife. Green roofs also last exponentially longer than average roof material. Read the whole article: Green Roofs
3. Re-Nesting
We all want to make our lives a little more green, but sometimes when it comes to our homes we think it will be too expensive or more work than it’s ultimately worth. Re-nest offers great advice for re-using old items in fashionable and eco-friendly ways. Visit their site here: Re-Nest
3. Organic Gardening
Nothing tastes better than fruits, vegetables and herbs raised in your own garden. If you’re anything like me though, you’ll need a little extra help getting started. Whether you want to plant trees or house plants, organicgardening.com has a solution to your gardening problems. Visit their website here: Organic Gardening
1. Etsy
Reducing factory waste and buying hand-made can help reduce factory waste and support small business. You can also look pretty cool at the same time! Etsy is an online community for hand made goods of all kinds. Check them out: Etsy
In other news…..
Health Beauty Science recently added a new facebook store. All of our products are always available on our website, but now you can become a fan and browse on facebook as well! Check it out here: HBS Facebook
Another blog of interest….
Mirth and Wonder is run by a couple of friends who are on the lookout for the extraordinary. If you like Health Beauty Science’s blog you should check them out too: Mirth and Wonder
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The Fountain of Youth
Aging. It’s not something we want to think about and it’s definitely something we don’t want to see when we look in the mirror. Luckily science has teamed up with nature to stave it off as long as possible. Two of the best things you can do for your skin is to use natural moisturizers & skin care and eat the right foods. So, what are the right foods?
Blueberies are natural anti-oxidants. Not only do they help you fight the physical signs of aging but they can also help you fight the diseases associate with aging, including, cancer, alzheimer’s & heart disease. These tiny little berries pack a big healthy punch!
Whole grains are fiber rich when means they are great for your tummy inside and out. A diet rich in whole grains can help keep you slim, trim and feeling healthy. They can also help fight disease such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and colon cancer.
Red wine is not just a delicious way to finish off the day, it offers health and beauty benefits too! Diets with a limit of 5 ounces of red wine a day, it is suggested by science, will help prevent signs of aging and even cell death in the heart and brain.
In the mood for something sweet? Try digging into some dark chocolate. Yes, dark chocolate. Dark chocolate helps prevent inflammation, platelet clotting and boost brain power. And nothing says beautiful like a healthy heart and quick mind.The secrets to anti-aging aren’t all about what you eat. What you put on your skin can play a big role. As a rule, avoiding products where the ingredients list is long and with words you’ve never heard is a good start. Here are some othersuggestions:
Anti-oxidants aren’t just in the foods you eat. You can actually apply anti oxidant toners directly to your skin to help fight signs of aging. You will find that the boost in vitamin C will leave your skin feeling healthy and smooth.
Abrione makes a wonderful all natural anti- aging moisturizer. Ingredients include green tea, sunflower oil & grape seed oil. It brings out the best mother nature has to offer with a powerful anti-aging punch.
Detoxification. Perhaps you’ve heard about brands with lots of chemicals that tend to make you feel sick not healthy. Well,D24 is organic and free of harmful chemicals. It is a 24 hour detoxification system that helps rid your body of toxins.Health Beauty Science carries all three of the natural anti-aging products listed above and many more. You can also find information about donating to eco-friendly charities, other organic & natural cosmetics and health products and information.
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Help the rainforest and look beautiful at the same time
Much of what we use day to day, including about 25% of all prescription drugs, comes from the Amazon rain forest. Beauty products and a solution to Amazon deforestation aren’t things we typically think of as going hand in hand. Luckily, Amazon Organics is bridging the gap. Amazon Organics offers a wide range of products including natural anti-aging and hair care. All products from Amazon organics are farmed with respect and sustainability in mind from the Amazon rain forest. So now you can use some of the most exotic and pure ingredients on the planet without worrying about the cost to the beautiful rain forest ecosystem.
Amazon organics offers products including Volumizing Shampoo, Volumizing Conditioner, Anti-Aging Serum, Night Cream, Day Moisturizing Lotion, Facial Cleanser made with active ingredients from the Amazon rainforest like Kava ,Camu, Maca, Samabaia and Jotaba; and with other ingredients like Lemongrass, Rosemary Mint and Vitamin C.
Visit Health Beauty Science for more information on this and other natural beauty products.
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Lycopene can lead to smoother skin…..eat your tomatoes!
A study on the effects of tomato lycopene reveals how it can be used in nutricosmetic treatment to support smoother, healthier skin.
“Increasing dietary levels of lycopene through daily supplementation with tomato lycopene is an easy way to ensure the continued presence of high skin levels of these protectant antioxidants, to help protect the skin from photo-damage and environmental pollutants, and to preserve the skin’s smoothness,” said Zohar Nir, V.P for product development and science at LycoRed.
Lycopene is a bright red carotenoid that is found naturally in a range of red-coloured fruits including tomatoes, melons, papayas and pink grapefruits.
Click here to read the full article.
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Tobacco plant could provide anti-wrinkle solutions
The mix of short peptides, amino acids and sugars has antioxidant properties as well as promoting collagen synthesis and stability, and upregulating the expression of a number of genes, according to scientists in Italy.
“Its role in protecting skin cells from premature damage caused by free radicals, as well as its capacity to extend cellular vitality and reinforce the extracellular matrix make the sugar-peptide mixture a very interesting ingredient for anti-aging cosmetics,” said lead author Dr Fabio Apone. Dr Fabio Apone is senior research scientist at the Italian biotechnology company Arterra Bioscience.
Click here to read the full story
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What to keep in your home first aid kit.
You probably have bandages, sunblock (check expiration date!), cold remedies, acetaminophen (no higher than 325 mg), and ibuprofen (better for sprains and menstrual cramps), and a thermometer (digital is best). But many people forget to stock:
Scissors (to cut gauze pads and bandages)
An antihistamine and hydrocortisone cream for allergic reactions and bug bites.
Click here to read the entire article from Good Housekeeping.
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Low carb diets can increase bad cholesterol levels!!!
People who ate a diet low in carbohydrates but relatively high in fat lost the same amount of weight over six weeks as those who consumed a high-carb diet.
Low-carb diets have become increasingly popular in recent years, and proponents claim they may be more effective for reducing diabetes risk and cholesterol levels, Dr. Teri L. Hernandez of the University of Colorado at Denver in Aurora and her colleagues write in their report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
But little is actually known about how these diets compare with higher-carb weight loss plans in terms of these effects, they add.
Click here for the full story.
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Have a movie party for Food Inc.
Save the date! On the night of Wednesday, April 21, 2010, consider hosting a potluck and screening party for the PBS broadcast of the Oscar-nominated movie
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