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Friday, November 28, 2008

Healthy Snacks for Kids & Adults

Why is it that the foods we love are referred to as “bad” snacking choices? Why couldn’t carrots and celery taste more like chocolate cake? Why can’t chocolate cake be a good part of a rounded, healthy lifestyle? The truth is that when we want healthy snacks for kids and adults, we usually think green and/or grainy. But the truth is that there are healthy snacks for kids and adults that taste as delicious as they are healthy.

The trick is often that once we know it is healthier for us… we tend to turn up our nose. This is especially true of children! That means finding alternative healthy snacks for kids and adults that taste “naughty” while actually being a smart choice.

Here are a few of my favorite healthy snacks. Great for kids and adults alike!

Ants on a Log

Spread some all-natural peanut butter on a piece of celery. Top with a few raisins. If you have a finicky child or are not fond of raisins yourself, why not try gummy bears or a couple chocolate chips?

Happy Trail Mix

Making your own trail mix is a great idea. You will control the ingredients and additives! Plus, you will find that this is a lot easier to take on the go than other snacking solutions. Combine 1-cup of whole-grain cereal that has some size to it like Chex, mix in ¼ cup of a favorite unsalted nut such as walnut, pecan, or cashew, and add in ¼ cup of a favorite dried fruit such as raisins or cranberries.

Healthy Ice Pops

Freeze some fresh, unsweetened juice (100% juice NOT juice cocktail) in ice cube trays or ice pop molds. This is super yummy! You can serve the healthy ice pops from the ice pop molds immediately when ready, and make a slushy with a blender and the ice cube tray frozen juice treats.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Health Tips for Kids

Often, we live in a world bogged down by the “goods” and the “bads” of how we live, what we eat, and what we avoid. Staying healthy starts young, but it is never too late to start living like a youngster again. Health tips for kids is a surefire way to ensure your children have a good, healthy start to life.

Do NOT Forget the Teeth

Brushing your teeth is an extremely important part of a healthy lifestyle. Start brushing the teeth young, and teach your children the right ways to brush their teeth. Be sure to visit a dentist regularly so he or she can keep an eye out for potential problem areas. In addition, a family dentist will be able to offer supplements (if needed) and instruct you and your child on appropriate ways to care for your teeth.

Another important note about dental care…. Almost all of the insurers cover children’s teeth. Even if they do not cover the full range of adult dental care, almost all insurers will cover children’s dental care…

Moderation is the Key

When it comes to health tips for kids AND adults, it is important to remember that there is no such thing as a “good” food or a “bad” food. You do not have to give up hamburgers, French fries, and cookies. But you should eat a diverse selection of foods which means do not make your daily diet consist of hamburgers, French fries, and cookies. If you do eat less-than-healthy foods, eat those foods in moderation and sparingly.

Enjoy What You Eat

As a child, I was taught to chew each bite twenty times before chewing. While I thought this was ridiculous, I must admit now that there is some merit to this thought. When we chew our foods, I mean really chew our foods, we are going to enjoy those foods more. Be aware of what you are eating, and enjoy each bite thoroughly.

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Monday, November 24, 2008

Popular Fragrances for Men

With the holiday season close at hand, purchasing the perfect gift for the man in your life takes on more meaning. Having a tight budget this year does not mean you have to purchase a pair of socks… even on a tight budget people are finding an answer with our popular fragrances for men.

Kelly’s Health offers gift giving ideas for women as well as men. Each of our suggestions is going to be of the highest quality and lowest price allowing you to save money and time. Take a look at a few of these spectacular suggestions!

Spark by Liz Claiborne - Gift Set -- 3.4 oz Eau De Cologne Spray
If you are looking for a masculine scent that blends a woodsy note with a perfection of exotic florals, you will find that this is the fragrance for the man in your life. Spark is recommended highly for that perfect evening out, but you will find that the low cost ensures you get more for your hard earned money.

Definitely a must for any man who expects the best!

Herrera Aqua by Carolina Herrera - Eau De Toilette Spray 1.7 oz
Take skin musk, white pepper, tonka beans, vetiver, marine amber, neroli, cardamom unfison, rosmary, French lavender, bamboo leaf, fig leaf, zesty mandarin, and then blend them all together with a note of sea fresh mint and what you have is this absolutely stunning fragrance for the man in your life. This is a scent that will work perfectly for just about any body type.

Leave them wondering with this amazing scent from Carolina Herrera!

Kouros Sport by Yves Saint Laurent - Hydration Face Comfort Lotion
This is an amazing blend of fruit and forest… leaving your skin refreshed and invigorated, Kouros Sport by Yves Saint Laurent is sure to please. Absolutely miraculously blended to perfection.

Perfect gift for Christmas or this holiday season!

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Friday, November 21, 2008

Kelly’s Health: Finding Beauty Products for Life

Beauty products are an often invaluable part of your life whether you are a professional or just looking for the best quality for your home environment. Giving yourself an awesome pedicure starts with the best tools in the industry in any setting, and Kelly’s Health has the beauty products you need and/or want for your lifestyle.

Take a look at just a few of the popular beauty products you have to choose from….

Cosmetics
Whether choosing cosmetics for any application or simply looking for exceptional quality equipment, Kelly’s Health has all you need and so much more. You will find why more people trust our service when you experience the quality and choices you have ranging from inexpensive products to high quality cosmetics coolers.

Personal Appliance
Imagine having the best in personal care for your own needs. Having shape changers or other types of personal appliances means you have more chances to get the quality results you are seeking for yourself or even your salon or spa. Kelly’s Health has the ultimate in choices and designs allowing you to customize your experience each time.

Perfume and Fragrances
Of course, chatting about personal products would not be complete without these high quality perfumes and fragrances. Imagine having the best in your life without spending a small fortune. You can purchase a variety of perfumes and fragrances for men or women easily staying within your budget.

Skincare
Whether you need skincare for your face or body, Kelly’s Health has the options you need for a healthier, cleaner look you will not soon forget. These awesome additions are often certified organic for the individual who expects nothing but the best on their skin.

Kelly’s Health offers all your beauty products at affordable prices without a lot of the fuss or muss. You will appreciate our service as much as we appreciate yours.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Choosing The Best in Health Products

Whether you are a man or a woman, having the right tools for the trade often means looking for a better product. Health products are an important part of your career or business. Trusting your needs to a professional is essential – someone who shares your own values and morals when it comes to having the best in the industry.

Kelly’s Health believes in every product we sell. Whether you purchase specialty lotions for your pregnant friend or are purchasing clippers for your business, Kelly’s Health covers all of your needs in a professional and timely manner.

Why choose Kelly’s Health?

Speedy service ensures once you make an order that the order is handled professionally and in a timely fashion. You will appreciate the time you save and the money you can invest in other ventures. You do not have to wait for your order. That is our promise to you.

High quality health products ensure that you get the best quality for the money. Not only will you find that the high quality products work for you, but they will last considerably longer than before. Each time Kelly’s Health sells a product you can rest easily knowing that your health products meet or exceed all acceptable standards and regulations.

Cost effective prices CAN be this cheap. You will find that our mark-up is minimal which saves you a lot of your money. Investing in other avenues of your business will allow you to get affordable health products that will also work hard for longer.

What more could you need?

Imagine having one company where all of your needs were met or exceeded. Not only were you able to get the best for your money, but you could find all your needs in one location. When you can imagine that dream, you will discover why more companies trust and rely on Kelly’s Health for their health products and so much more.

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Friday, November 14, 2008

Aromatherapy & Alternative Therapies

More and more people are choosing to harness the power of alternative therapies in their regimen for a health, pain-free life. Whether adding to conventional medicine or going all out alternative, people are finding the middle ground fitting their needs and desires. Of course, no one way is completely correct for everyone. Yes, you will find your own preference based on a mix of personal experience and information.

Aromatherapy is an increasingly popular form of alternative therapy. By combining the power of our nose with pure herbs, a sense of well-being can occur in many people. But which aromatherapy is right for you and your needs?

Many people will choose a popular type such as lavender, rose, or orange. Other people will choose a popular blend of essences such as cinnamon and apple. The type you purchase will depend on your own preference.

Is one better than the other? Not necessarily!

How “good” aromatherapy works depends on the grade of essential oils used in the mixture. Using only the finest in pure essential oils is extremely important. Yes, oils can go rancid and that is one reason you will find that the finest of pure essential oils are contained within dark, glass bottles.

What is the best aromatherapy on the market today?

There are many essential oils popular with oodles of individuals across the globe. What is popular will depend a great deal on your location, religion, and culture. For me, vanilla anything is great, but having lavender around just in case of added stress is a wonderful idea.

Kelly’s Health provides you with an avenue for shopping for your favorite essential oils and mixtures utilized in aromatherapy. You will discover that you get more for less… and the customer service provides you with the assistance you need to get the product that is just right for you.

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Body Energy & Essential Oils Therapy

Choosing the right essential oils therapy for your lifestyle is not too difficult these days thanks to the addition of the internet. You will discover a whole new world of possibilities simply by searching through a variety of search engines such as Google or Yahoo. But knowing what is right for you is going to go a long way in ensuring you get your money’s worth each time.

Many people believe in the energies located within every living creature. When our energies are low we are more susceptible to illness, disease, or even death; when our energies are high we feel better and live a healthier life.

A cup of coffee in the morning can lower your body energy. When you lower your body energy enough, you will find you feel poorly and can easily get sick. But knowing how to raise your energies will actually counteract the negative energies we face on a regular basis.

First, did you know that the human body has a measured energy of around 62-68 MHz when healthy? People with a common cold have an energy level around 58MHz. Simple changes in the body’s energy goes a long way.

Essential oil therapy either alone or included with meditation or prayer can raise your body energy. For instance, rose energy is the highest measured at around 320 MHz. Lavender, a popular essential oil, measures around 118 MHz.

Positive thoughts and negative thoughts also have an affect on the body energy….

Anointment is a common practice with many religions dating back centuries. Generally, anointment is combined with prayer and an essential oil. This anointment was actually raising the body’s energy leading to a pure mind and body capable of fighting illness and disease.

Body energy is a big part of our lives, and the right essential oils therapy can improve our mind and body.

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Saturday, November 8, 2008

A History of Essential Oils Therapy

Essential oils therapy, or aromatherapy, uses the aroma producing substance or oil of a variety of plants to fight illness and disease. These essential oils can be taken from the plant’s bark, stalks, leaves, rind, roots, or flowers depending a great deal on the type of essential oils therapy you are interested in.

These essential oils are pure when taken from the plant, and then added to a base or “carrier” substance – today it is popular to use a high quality oil. Other carriers used in the past have been alcohol or lotion. Once mixed, the essential oils can be massaged on, sprayed in the environment, placed in the bath, or even burned as a candle or incense.

Aromatherapy is nothing new. In fact, recent induction of essential oils therapy in our lives started back in the early 1900s. Working with our natural hormones, these essential oils stimulate our own nervous system via the nasal cavity.

This interaction has been shown to reduce blood pressure, pulse, depression, and other body functions which can alter our state of being. Of course, you will also find many aromatherapy methods claim to help with relieving pain.

Aromatherapy is relatively safe. But it is important to realize that you should NEVER ingest or swallow the essential oils. In addition, you may have some essential oils that can burn the skin. If you do have chronic conditions or illnesses, it is best advised to consult your physician before starting any form of aromatherapy.

When combining conventional medicine and alternative therapy, you should always consult a physician. Many of alternative therapies and modern medicine will clash with detrimental affects.

For instance, juniper, sage, and rosemary should not be used by pregnant women because they can cause uterine contractions. If in doubt, ask your physician or find a homeopathic doctor in your region.

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Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Knowing your Aromatherapy

Few things are as popular these days as alternative therapies for what ails us. Whether fighting the common cold or looking to battle cancer, more and more individuals are choosing alternative means of treatment. Aromatherapy just happens to be one of those “alternative therapies” that more people find work with their hectic lifestyle.

Imagine getting relief from burning a candle for your depression rather than taking the popular anti-depressants on the market today. Hmm, weigh the benefits of natural smells versus chemicals, and passive techniques versus aggressive measures. Aromatherapy is popular and for very good reason.

Kelly’s Health understands that you have questions. The good news is that Kelly’s Health LOVES questions!

When you need answers concerning your aromatherapy, essential oils, beauty products, or other types of alternative therapies, Kelly’s Health wants to keep you informed. While we are not medical professionals, we are a caring bunch of people who understand firsthand the need for education on the aromatherapy techniques and information available today.

What is great about the internet is that it is chalked full of information. But that can be confusing. There are so many ideas and opinions that finding the truth can be difficult.

When you do find conflicting information, remember, the line between right and wrong can be all a matter of opinion. Maybe lavender essential oil didn’t work for one person, but that does NOT necessarily mean it will not work for you.

Maybe lavender does nothing for you – personal experience. You may find that vanilla or orange essence may do even more than it does for others. Aromatherapy and essential oils have a lot to do with body chemistry.

So remember the next time you are thinking of trying a new essential oil… what works for one person is not going to work for everyone. But that does not mean your solution is not out there.

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Monday, November 3, 2008

Looking Good: Beauty & Health

Few things are as tradition for a woman, and a growing number of men, than waking up an hour or so earlier than usual just to apply a nice coating of make-up or other types of cosmetics. Many people have it wrong when they say cosmetics are just to look good for other people. The truth of the matter is that, often, cosmetics and make-up allow us to look better for ourselves.

Of course, our budget will often dictate the brand of cosmetics we purchase… but sometimes, you just have to throw caution to the wind and buy what works best for you and your particular body. No one brand of make-up or other beauty and health products will work for everyone.

Whether you are considering how to fit those fragrances, skin care products, tools, make-up, shavers, or other types of healthcare products or supplies in your budget, Kelly’s Health has something for everyone – and every budget.

Imagine having the cosmetics that the movie stars and models use… what could you do? What would you look like?

Of course, knowing how to apply those cosmetics or health or beauty supplies is a big part of the whole picture. If you do not know how to apply that gorgeously perfect foundation, you will not be getting the most benefit from your purchase.

Looking good starts with knowing what is right for you!

Do you need organic? Natural? Quality? Whatever you need, Kelly’s Health has the answer you need to allow your budget and your healthcare and beauty supplies to mesh. No more struggling to find the best cost.

Since time is money… ask yourself this…

How much money are you losing because you spend so much time looking for the best quality and the best price?

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