By skipping breakfast, you are sending the wrong signal to your body and actually conserving energy. By conserving energy, you are preserving your weight.

By taking breakfast, much of the evidence points to improvements in learning and memory, weight control, cholesterol profile and healthy eating habits throughout the day.

The first thing to do upon rising is to consume one, preferably two glasses of water. This rehydrates the body and helps to flush the kidneys. If you are seeking a hot drink, try either a green tea or just hot water with lemon juice in it. Both are good for the liver and prepare the digestive system for food.

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1. Spray or dab a little perfume on your pulse point such as the wrists, the inner elbow, the nape of the neck and behind the ears.

2. The application of perfume should be lighter in the day than at night.

3. Most fragrances are designed to last for about four hours. Re-apply once during the day and again during the evening.

Caring for your perfume

1. Storing your perfume bottles in a cool, dry dark place will help them last longer.

2. Avoid exposing it to heat and direct sunlight.

3. Make sure the perfume bottles are tightly closed to lower the rate of evaporation.

4. Most fragrances have a lifespan of about three years. When it has expired, the aroma and the colour of the perfume may change.

With these tips in mind, I hope you can find the perfume of your choice. Happy perfume shopping!

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There are a few categories of perfume based on their fragrances
1. Floral - It is by far the largest and most popular category. It is created from rose, carnation, jasmine, gardenia and orange blossom. It is suitable for all age groups and for any occasion. e.g Christian Dior J’adore

2.  Citrus  - This fragrance group is light, tangy, refreshing and uplifting. The light, fresh characters of the citrus notes (lime, tangerine, bergamot, orange, lemon, mandarin, etc.)are often combined with more sweeter scents (flowers, fruits and chypre). It is suitable for a person who is energetic and sporty. e.g Donna Karan Be Delicious

3.  Green -  The green fragrances are fresh with a hint of sharpness often reminding one of the freshly cut grass, pine and herbs. It is almost an outdoors or sporty fragrance. e.g Christian Dior Tendre Poison

4.  Oriental - These are very sensual, warm and exotic fragrances. Containing musks, oriental resins, vanilla, precious woods and dark chocolates. e.g YSL Opium

5. Watery - These are aqua or marine notes reminding one of the ocean or the smell after a big downpour, sea breezes and cool, fresh dew. e.g L’Eau d’Issey by Issey Miyake

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I thought female hair loss is only accepted when women are old and it is hard to find a hair loss happened to me while I’m only in my early 30s. Thinking that something must be wrong with me, I talked to my family doctor.

The cause of female hair loss is different for every woman. It could be due to :-

1.Poor nutrition. A lack of essential vitamins and minerals in the diet might cause hair loss.

2.Certain types of medication can cause hair loss. If you are using medication and you are experiencing hair loss, talk to your doctor.

3.A scalp infection can be the cause of (temporary) hair loss.

4.Damaging hair treatments with acids or heat can damage the hair and follicles to an extent where hair will stop growing.

5. Pregnancy. Some women experienced hair loss during pregnancy but it is temporary and the condition will improved after giving birth.

6. Stress. It is inevitable the root of all conditions.

I was advised to use Minoxidil 5% solution. Massage the solution lightly into the scalp twice daily on my scalp. I was also told that I could only see results after 2 to 3 months of continual application.

Let’s see if there is any improvement after that, keep my fingers crossed!

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When a couple argue or quarrel, they are usually overwhelmed by their emotion and they will not consider the consequences or outcomes. As a result, hurtful words are spurted out. This will definitely affect the relationship of the couple. Worse still, when the innocent children are brought into the picture of arguement.

Most of the time, “sorry” is the only word that needs to be said. However, due to self dignity, neither of the party wants to give in. My mum always tells me, “when you use an egg to hit another egg, both of you will lose”. We cannot mould the other party to be what we want, however, we can adjust ourselves to accomodate. If we can do that, many arguement could have been avoided. I guess it is important that a couple should have mutual understanding.

When problems arise, try to solve it together. Always put yourself in the other party’s shoe , then you will understand how the other party feels. Besides that, try to look at the matter with a different prospect. Sometimes, you may find that the matter both of you are arguing may not worth to be argued at all!

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x Women should stop taking the pill when they reach 40 years of age

Women who are healthy and do not smoke can continue to take the low dose pills until menopause.

x Combined OCP lower the chances of having children later in life

The use of birth control pills will not affect your chances of getting pregnant after you stop taking them, if you were fertile prior to starting the pills.

x Contraceptive pills can cause weight gain
Woman who gain weight while on the pill always blame it on the pills. There is no direct link between weight gain and contraceptive pills. Woman who are not on the pills also gain weight. If you are concerned about gaining weight, discuss this with your doctor. there are many types of pills that have no effect on weight gain

x Taking the pills will delay menopause
Not true. The use of the pills will not delay or cause early menopause.

x Significant reduction of menstrual flow as a result of the pill is not good, due to the potential accumulation of retained menstrual blood in the body
Some women report that their period is much lighter than normal and may only have staining while taking the pills. This is just a normal variation of the womb’s response to the effect of the pills and does not affect the general health of the women.

x You should take a break from the pill every once in a while to give your body a break
There is no need to do this. Taking a break will not give any added health benefits. in fact, this may cause an unintended pregnancy.

x Couples should not have intercourse during the 7 days between pill packets
Not true. This period is safe, provided the woman has taken all the pills in the preceding packet and is planning to start the next packet on time.

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Let’s explore some tips which might be useful:

1) Avoid salty food

Salty food (contains sodium) causes you to retain water which often concentrates around your mid-section. You should avoid salty snacks and meals for a few days before the event for a flat tummy. Look out too for processed foods and ready meals which tend to be high in salt. Use natural ingredients to enjoy the great taste. Stay well away from fast food restaurants that serve high-calorie food.

2. Choose low GI foods with some protein
Eat only small quantities of carbohydrate foods and choose those which release energy more slowly into the body, the so-called low GI foods. (check the food packaging label) for example whole-grain bread. Eat some protein with each meal to keep your insulin levels steady.

3. Drink Water, avoid “gassy” drinks
Drink lots of water as it will help to flush out your system - about 8 glasses a day. Avoid fizzy and gassy drink that will make you feel bloated.

4. Eat fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Fresh foods (which contain a lot of fibre) will help sweep your system clean ready for your big night out.

5. Keep your digestion healthy

Ensure you are digesting your food properly by eating your food slowly and chewing it well. Eat smaller and regular meals as they are easier to digest. Also avoid drinking with your meals - drink water half an hour before or an hour afterwards. Peppermint tea may help your digestion if you have problems.

6. Choose the right clothing

You can get great tummy controlling undies these days .Also make sure your clothes fit your properly and skim rather than cling if you have more curves than you would like. Choose the one you are comfortable with.

7. Get help from local spa or beauty salon

If you want to look your very best, you could try a body wrap treatment at your local spa or beauty salon. They can work magic. Unfortunately these treatments are expensive and the results are only temporary. So save this one for a really special night out.

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]]> http://women.xblogger.net/index.php/2006/12/23/how-can-we-get-a-flat-tummy-to-the-christmas-party/feed/ http://women.xblogger.net/index.php/2006/12/19/the-only-vaccine-to-prevent-cervical-cancer/ http://women.xblogger.net/index.php/2006/12/19/the-only-vaccine-to-prevent-cervical-cancer/#comments Tue, 19 Dec 2006 15:16:48 +0000 xblogger http://women.xblogger.net/index.php/2006/12/19/the-only-vaccine-to-prevent-cervical-cancer/ MSD has come up with a new vaccine that can provide protection against cervical cancer. Majority of cervical cancer is a result of infection caused by the human papilloma virus, or HPV. The new vaccine is called “GARDASIL”.
GARDASIL protects against four HPV strains, as well as a number of conditions caused by the virus, including genital warts.

The WHO data showed that more than 50% of sexually active females will become infected with HPV during their lifetime. HPV is spread primarily through sexual intercourse; transmission via hand-to-genital and oral-to-genital contact has also been documented.

GARDASIL is for girls and women ages 9 to 26. The 3 injections is given over a period of  6 months. The injection schedule is as follow:

First Dose: At a date you and your doctor choose
Second Dose: 2 months after the first dose
Third Dose: 6 months after the first dose

Pain, swelling, itching, and redness at the injection site, fever, nausea, and dizziness are some common site effects with this injection. Pregnancy should be avoided during the vaccination regimen for GARDASIL.

GARDASIL may not fully protect everyone and does not prevent all types of cervical cancer, so it is important to continue regular cervical cancer screenings. Check with your doctor if you need this vaccination. Prevention is better than cure!

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]]> http://women.xblogger.net/index.php/2006/12/19/the-only-vaccine-to-prevent-cervical-cancer/feed/ http://women.xblogger.net/index.php/2006/12/15/why-women-fall-in-love/ http://women.xblogger.net/index.php/2006/12/15/why-women-fall-in-love/#comments Fri, 15 Dec 2006 11:01:14 +0000 xblogger http://women.xblogger.net/index.php/2006/12/15/why-women-fall-in-love/

Someone told me this.

There was once a single woman who did not want to be in a relationship. She said she enjoyed singlehood and the freedom which attached couple did not have.
She was considerably good looking and had a good background. There were many guys going after her but she was not interested at all.

That’s because she had a bunch of other friends who were single like her. When she wanted to find a company, they would go with her together. As time went by, her friends became attached. they lived in their own circle. She did not feel easy to ask them out. She felt so left out and she started to feel lonely.

At this point of time, a man came into her life. He was just a normal person with no qualification. They were together.

Well, this man came into the picture at the right time. She felt so moved by this man when she was lonely.  Does that mean women fall in love because they are lonely?

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]]> http://women.xblogger.net/index.php/2006/12/15/why-women-fall-in-love/feed/ http://women.xblogger.net/index.php/2006/12/12/a-simple-wish-for-a-simple-woman/ http://women.xblogger.net/index.php/2006/12/12/a-simple-wish-for-a-simple-woman/#comments Tue, 12 Dec 2006 12:35:52 +0000 xblogger http://women.xblogger.net/index.php/2006/12/12/a-simple-wish-for-a-simple-woman/ We always hear in the movies that the actress told the actor,” What I want is to find someone who truly cares and loves me. I will marry him, bear his children and we will live happily forever”

I guess this is most women wanted despite the fact that we know we are not living in the fairytale world. Many women complained that their wishes as simple as this is far more difficult to come true? Let us explore why is that so.

Firstly,  where can we find such a “perfect” man that will care and love us ?

Secondly, if we managed to find the “perfect” man, how can we guarantee that he will care and love us “till death do us part” ? May be he is just one of the trespassers of our lives.

Thirdly, can we really give our heart totally to this man? Willing to sacrifice for our love?

Maybe we will never be able to find the answers to the above questions. It is because meeting, falling in love, breaking up is always happening in our daily life. Apparently, it is really not a simple wish for a simple woman.

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