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Common Sense Skin Care Tips for Summer

2009-03-27T01:50:00.000-07:00

Summer’s quickly approaching in the western hemisphere and that means it’s time for you to pay extra special attention to your skin, otherwise you’ll probably regret it later. These tips are in no particular order because they’re all important to the overall health of your skin.

1. Drink lots of fluids. Water is the best, but any fluids that don’t contain a lot of caffeine, sugar, alcohol, or salt will work. The idea is to keep yourself hydrated; it will help to keep your skin supple.

2. Eat your fruits and veggies. The nutrients found in fruits and vegetables will help your body fitness combat free radicals and other nastiest that want to harm your beautiful skin.

3. Keep it natural. Whenever possible, avoid harsh chemicals in your skincare products. Double check the ingredients list and if you have a hard time pronouncing it, you probably shouldn’t be using it. When in doubt, look it up first.

4. Moisturize. Avoid oil based products (just think about what ingredient is used to cook French fries) and select a moisturizer that’s custom tailored for your skin type.

5. Use sunscreen. A number of moisturizers, and even some makeup, are now coming with SPF protection built in. Just remember to use the same rule of thumb as with the moisturizer — avoid oil based whenever possible.

6. Use lightweight make up. Whenever possible, avoid caking it on — you may even want to give bare minerals a shot — and when you’re done with your day (or night) on the town, wash it off and moisturize.

7. Sleep well. When you’re sleeping, your body has a chance to repair all the damage that was done to it during your waking moments. Getting plenty of sleep gives your body plenty of time for those reparations.

And, of course, don’t forget to throw in the occasional facial. Follow these tips and you’re sure to have glowing skin all year long.

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Michael Jackson Announces Final Live Shows in London

2009-03-06T02:18:00.000-08:00

Screaming fans and eager photographers gathered in Greenwich around a stage set up especially for King of Pop Michael Jackson to announce the live dates for his comeback gig at London’s O2 Arena. “This is it, the final curtain call,” Michael told his fans about the upcoming shows, announcing that these would be the last concerts he would play in London. July 2009 would see the artist singer perform 10 dates, it was also revealed in the press conference.

“Thank you all. This is it. This is it. I just wanted to say that these will be my final show performances in London. When I say this is it, it really means this is it.” Michael said, visibly pleased with the warm reception, as well as with the many interruptions of the fans who simply couldn’t stop screaming “I love you, Michael,” just like in the days of yore, it has been pointed out. The series of shows itself will be entitled “This Is It,” as reported yesterday, which is why the singer stressed so much that these would be his final live concerts in London.

Despite the fact that fans and media representatives were kept waiting for almost an hour and a half according to several reports in the British online media, when Michael stepped on stage to make his brief announcement, all hell broke loose. There was so much screaming that, for a couple of moments, all that the singer could do was smile and wave at the crowd. By all accounts, this was, indeed, an announcement fans were dying to hear.

“I’ll be performing the songs my fans want to hear.” Michael pointed out. “This is it, I mean this is really it. The final curtain call and I’ll see you in July. And... I love you. I really do. You have to know that. Really from the bottom of my heart. This is it and I’ll see you in July.” the singer added, as fans were screaming “I love you” back. It wasn’t until Michael had left the stage that the organizers of what is being labeled the greatest comeback in musical history specified the exact dates of the shows. “This Is It” kicks off on July 8, but no mention was made as to whether the singer was also planning to perform in other cities – or the US, for that matter.

The common belief is that Michael Jackson and his management chose London for the comeback on account of the fact that his popularity in Europe surpasses by far the success he enjoys in the US right now. Be that as it may, fans all over can’t be but pleased with the recent entertainment announcement, it has been noted. To see Michael Jackson himself making the announcement, check out the video below.

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Jessica Simpson Hires Food Cop to Help Her Lose Weight

2009-03-03T03:20:00.001-08:00

After being harshly criticized by the media for her recent weight gain, Jessica Simpson has reportedly embarked on a “revenge diet” to show the world that she could, any time she wanted to, get back to the enviable shape she had in “Dukes of Hazzard.” However, one obstacle she needs help to overcome is resisting junk food, for which reason she has hired a “food cop” to keep her in check whenever the craving kicks in, ShowbizSpy is reporting.

According to a source close to Jessica, the singer and actress simply cannot resist high calorie fried food, no matter how determined she might be to shed the extra weight. This is why she has teamed up with her former trainer again, Mike Alexander, who will not only help her in her daily workout, but also keep her away from the junk food she so much loves – up to the point of overeating actually, it has been said.

“She just can’t resist junk food. She literally needs to be watched all the time. Jessica has a problem with binge eating, which is usually triggered by stress. Jessica’s most recent violation was indulging in the terrible trio of chicken wings, nachos, and alcohol at the Great Dane Pub in Madison, Wisconsin.” an unnamed, but reportedly reliable source, reveals for the aforementioned publication.

Whereas the rest of her workout and diet tips have not yet transpired in the media, word has it that, with the “food cop” taking care of her craving for junk food, she should lose some pounds in almost no time, and thus get back to her former thin self. Nevertheless, this report does come to contradict what Jessica herself repeatedly maintained during the highly-mediated “fat-gate,” namely that body weight did not really matter as long as one was happy, and should definitely not be held as a standard by which people judged one’s value.

Speaking of weight fitness, Jessica has also come up with a way of profiting from it, in spite of being criticized for it. The singer will soon be launching a new fashion line especially designed for ladies with a fuller figure such as hers right now. “I know what flatters a woman, and trust me, I’ve been judged a lot in my life. By now I know what works if you’re curvy. If my clothing and accessories make you feel great and let you walk proud and tall – in big, big platform shoes – then I’m happy.” Jessica explained the other day, as she was announcing her upcoming fashion line.

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Scarlett Johansson on Her Body: No Diet, No Gym

2009-02-19T03:52:00.000-08:00

In a world in which almost all women have dieted at least once, and struggled to lose some extra poundage, it’s refreshing to see that there are at least a handful of celebrities that promote a healthy lifestyle with their image. Scarlett Johansson, never the kind to play by conventions, is one such female star and she has yet again set an example to women worldwide by admitting that she has never dieted or worked herself to the bone to lose weight.

Scarlett, as it is known, is famous for her hourglass figure, which is to say she is quite the opposite of stick-thin celebrities such as Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss, Nicole Richie and many other female stars that promote a body image in which the smaller the dress size, the better. Now, with her latest statement for health care, she comes to add yet many other female fans to her constantly expanding and loyal fanbase. Scarlett does not diet and does not work out, and is perfectly happy with the way she looks.

When asked by InTouch Magazine how come she did not “subscribe to the scary-skinny craze in Hollywood,” Scarlett simply admitted that doing that would be absurd, since this was not what she understood by a beautiful woman. “That’s the biggest nonsense ever! Count me out. I don’t understand [it]. And besides, I like to eat too much.” the star told the magazine. This is one of the healthiest approaches to food ever put into words by a female star, it has already been said.

As for working out until exhausted to stay in shape, Scarlett explained that was not her thing either. “I’ve seen gyms only from the outside. I feel very comfortable with my body fitness.” she added. Of course, not going to the gym does not mean that she does not exercise at all, as she’s often been snapped by paparazzi biking or hiking in full gear, so it’s just that she does not kill herself to lose weight.

Scarlett Johansson has spoken before on the issue of skinny celebrities, vouching that she would never put herself through all that trouble for nothing, and to ruin her health too. For her, it seems, learning to be happy with her looks is the key to a healthy lifestyle – as also can be for the millions of women worldwide starving themselves right now, several media outlets point out.

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The Secret to Alessandra Ambrosio’s Amazing Post-Baby Body

2009-02-11T04:31:00.000-08:00

Alessandra Ambrosio, one of the highest rated models of the day, is also a new mommy, having given birth to a baby girl in August 2008. Yet, unlike other celebrity mothers who have struggled for months to shed the baby weight, Alessandra credits her good genes and just one yoga session a week for her enviable shape, according to several media outlets.

Just the other week, Alessandra stunned her male fans when she went to the beach and revealed no sign of baby fat whatsoever, showing off a sculpted abdomen and the delicate frame that has made her one of the highest paid Angels for Victoria’s Secret. Moreover, while most have been of the opinion that a crash diet and a heavy workout have been responsible for Alessandra bouncing back to her older frame with physical fitness so quickly, the model herself says it’s all in good genes. And some yoga.

“Call it the Model Myth – a svelte celebrity who claims she doesn’t work out to maintain her enviable physique. Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio told guests at Russell James’ book launch on Wednesday that she barely lifted a finger to get her body back after having a baby. ‘I only do yoga once a week or so, but that’s it for now,’ she shrugged.” GateCrasher reports in one of its most recent posts.

If Alessandra is so lucky as to be able to shed the baby weight by doing almost nothing (then again, she neither gained that much weight while pregnant), other stars struggle months in a row to get the desired results. Spice Girls Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell, for instance, went on food diets and worked out at least three times a week after giving birth to shed the excess pounds.

“I put on a normal amount of weight when I was pregnant with Beau, but it took me a year to get back to the weight I’d been before he was born. I did it very naturally and slowly. I went to the gym two or three times a week and ate healthily. Now, I'm really happy with my figure. I’m exercising three times a week. I go for a run or take our dogs for a walk – and I’m almost enjoying it. It’s got to be about balance though, being healthy but not letting it rule your life.” Emma Bunton has revealed in a recent interview.

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Lose Weight by Relaxing, Not Dieting

2009-02-05T02:03:00.000-08:00

Dieting can often be a solution if a short-term, fast approach to losing weight is what one is looking for. Combined with exercise, it is very effective in shedding extra pounds but, scientists say, this is not a method that guarantees the best of health – at least, not as good as relaxation does, which is said to work in the long-term as well. A new study comes to prove that the best way to lose weight is to reduce stress by yoga and meditation.

Spanning approximately two years, the study included 225 overweight women, divided into three groups. Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand carefully monitored the adult females, who were asked to take up relaxation techniques, stick to a rigorous diet and workout schedule, and carefully read the nutritional information on every package, respectively. At the end of the study, all three groups of women lost considerable weight, and even managed to keep their weight constant.

However, the most striking results were those of female subjects in the first group, who started yoga, meditation and positive visualization exercises. It has been shown that, while the other women too also lost the extra pounds, it was these in the first group that were, at the end of it, healthier, happier and more fit, because the techniques helped them reduce stress and boost self-confidence. Therefore, the conclusion was that meditation helped women have fewer cravings for sweets and fatty foods.

“At the two-year mark, these women were the only ones to maintain the psychological and medical symptom improvements. The positive results are exciting, given the limited long-term success of traditional dieting approaches. By learning and practicing relaxation techniques as part of a wider lifestyle change program, women have effective tools to manage stress and emotions without resorting to unhealthy eating.” study co-author Dr. Caroline Horwath says in the paper published in the journal Preventive Medicine.

The findings of this study also seem to hint that diet food is not the healthiest approach to long-term weight loss, since diets in themselves are not meant for extended use. Moreover, Dr. Horwath suggests that the key for women to lead a healthy and happy life is to “break free from chronic dieting,” which not only affects their overall state of wellbeing, but also the image they have of themselves.

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