We massage ourselves nearly every day. The natural reaction to reach out and touch a painful part of the body forms the basis of massage. As long ago as 3000 BC massage was used as a therapy in the Far East, making it one of the oldest treatments used by humans. In 5 BC in ancient Greece, Hippocrates recommended that to maintain health, a massage using oils should be taken daily after a perfumed bath. Greek physicians were well used to treating people who suffered from pain and stiffness in the joints. The relaxation and healing powers of massage have been well documented over the past 5000 years.The therapeutic value of applying oils and rubbing parts of the body to lessen pain and prevent illness was recognised amongst the ancient Mediterranean civilisations. In ancient times scented oils were almost always used when giving massages, creating an early form of aromatherapy massage.Massage increased in popularity when, in the 19th century, Per Henrik Ling, a Swedish fencing master and academic, created the basis for what is now known as Swedish massage. Swedish massage deals with the soft tissues of the body. It is a combination of relaxing effects and exercises that work […]
Bare Essentials makeup is probably the fastest growing brand of makeup in the country. From TV ad sales to full counters in department stores nationwide, the company has really boomed. However, is it as effective as they claim?
For a brief overview of Bare Essentials basic kits and starter products, keep reading.
Price
The Bare Minerals Getting Started Kit typically retails for between $70 and $100, depending on where you purchase it and any deals or specials. Usually, the best bargains can be found not in retail stores, but on television or through the Bare Minerals website.
Admittedly, the price is high for what is essentially a foundation and blush kit. However, the starter kit also comes with multiple brushes - and every makeup expert knows, a good brush kit can be costly. If you’re on a budget or just want try the product without making a full commitment, you can purchase a smaller starter kit online for about $59.
Ease of Use
Unfortunately, if you don’t know how to use your Bare Essentials makeup, it’s not going to look good. After purchasing my kit, I attempted to delve right in without viewing the how-to DVD. The results were horrendous.
After my initial […]
Laminitis is a common illness known about by horse lovers, as native ponies on pasture that is too lush are common victims. It is caused by inflammation of the laminae in the hoof.In this article I will discuss how it happens and ways of managing laminitis.How does Laminitis happen? The sensitive laminae lie between the wall of the hoof and the pedal bone. As this area gets inflamed, the feet become extremely painful. The illness is usually associated with over-eating, especially where grass is lush and full of starches.More rarely it may be associated with any situation associated with toxaemia or septicaemia, and it is also seen in Cushing ’s disease, obesity, and hypothyroidism.The blood supply to the foot is affected, and in severe cases there is some separation of the laminae from the hoof wall.It is possible that laminitis is related to a build up of toxic metals such as aluminium, as acid rain falls and the chemicals are concentrated in cereals.Clinical Signs of Laminitis: The forefeet tend to be affected more than the hind feet, so affected horses will appear to lean back as they try to ease their weight off the fore-feet.In acute laminitis, there is constant […]
