BEAUTY IS A LIFESTYLE THING

The FDA just banned an active Ingredient in this toothpaste! This ingredient is named triclosan.  It is in antibacterial hand soaps and in Colgate Total toothpaste. It is known to cause disruptions in the hormone levels and thyroid function. The makers of this brand of toothpaste convinced the FDA that it had valid anti-dental disease agents and properties. The maker has said they have the appropriate testing and results to say that it actually works for these dental/gum diseases. So the FDA gave it a pass. Why take the chance?  Use something else or use one of the many natural products out there.

Calling for Random Acts of Kindness. If you know have experienced or have witnessed an Act of Kindness, Social Moms wants to hear about it. Social Moms has started what they call "social good initiative" at Megan Media, it's a program called #SocialMomsLetters The Social Moms group will have a different theme each month to inspire action and raise awareness. The theme of #randomactsofkindness #socialmomsletters  Please write a letter to the person/persons that helped you, what happened and how their act of kindness has affected you.  Please make a submittal less than 300 words, please use the hashtag #socialmomsletters by September 14, 2016. Social Moms will make a $10. donation to a charity, up to 10 letters each month. Please go to www.socialmoms.com That's fabulous!

Here's a current list of things in the world that may need your thoughtfulness. See the above definition and act and react as you can. If one can do more than pray, please do. Acts of God/natural disasters, need prayers and acts of helpful, concerned and charitable individuals to help rebuild, console, feed, comfort and listen to those in need. Be one of those if you can. Current as of 8/25/16 writing: Italian Earthquake: 247 killed   many still unaccounted for, full entire towns leveled many thousands displaced. Myanmar Earthquake: 4 killed  many minor injuries  some 2,200 temples & pagodas dating from the 10th to 14th centuries in disrepair, some totaled. Tornado Indiana USA 20 minor injuries (thank god) over 200 family's displaced, many commercial buildings in many counties in disrepair. Southern California USA aggressive Forest Fires so much acreage has burnt, so many without homes. East Idaho USA Wildfires Threaten Grand Teton National Park/Forest  parts

Getting rid of fine lines and wrinkles has entered a new age.  The industry of skin care and anti-aging has risen to an incredible status. This market has become huge; billions of dollars are being spent to advertise it to you and billions of dollars are being spent as consumers try its products and services. Dermatologists and skin care officials agree that the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles can occur at any time on the facial skin, but statistically someone in their 30’s (mid to late) will likely have some. Fine lines are caused by the skin naturally breaking down by the loss of collagen and elastin, as well as environmental exposure to the sun and everyday pollutants. One other factor that causes fine line and wrinkles is just simple genetics. Though one cannot control genetics that you’re given, it will play a role in how quickly your skin will age. These genetics plays a role in  “sagging jowls”, or even “turkey neck” and “laugh lines” or “heavy lids. We all have