Two things
that go perfectly well together are sandals and summer. The flexibility of sandals is outlandish, it
just match any outfit you wear. It is
easy to wear and a real comfy when travelling.
Check out the latest styles of sandals we have for 2012.
Platform
Sandals
Platform
sandals are sandals with a thick, raised out sole where both the heel and the
toes are raised, thus providing height to the wearer.
Thong
Sandals
Simple,
cheap, rubber sandals held on the feet with a two-piece strap, which is
anchored to the top of the sole on the inside foot arch, between the big and
second toes and on the outside near the heel.
Huaraches
Huaraches,
traditional handmade Mexican sandals with woven leather tops, have been around
for hundreds of years and were popular among Mexican villagers and peasants.
T-Strap
Wedge
It runs the
length of the sandal, though it’s thicker at the heel of the foot and thinner
or flat near the toe.
Clogs
Platform
clogs or sandals are often raised as
high as 6 or even 8 inches right through between sole and insole.
Espadrilles
The soles of
espadrilles may be flat, platform or wedge shaped, and can be made of natural
fiber or synthetic fiber rope, or flexible synthetic materials cast to resemble
rope. Uppers may be made from nearly any substance, and may have open or closed
toes, open or closed backs, and can be slip-on or tied to the ankle with laces.
After
reading the ebook, The Weight Loss Cure (They Don’t Want You To Know About),
Kevin Trudeau (author of the book mentioned) became one of my greatest
inspiration and motivator on losing weight.
Reading Trudeau’s book will definitely transform you as it did to my
life.
One of the
most recommended ways to lost weight faster in the book was to do colon
cleansing. This had been mentioned repeatedly in different chapters. The
emphasis was to follow Simeon’s Candida cleanse. Candida albicans, by the way,
are the most common digestive yeast and they are normally kept under control by
good bacterias that thrive in the bowel, such as multiple strains of
acidophilus. They become problematic when they proliferate and penetrate the
intestinal wall and as a result, increase the levels of toxicity in the body.
Candida yeast overgrowth is the one responsible for your insomnia, joint and
muscle pain, persistent gas and bloating, recurrent bladder infections,
recurrent vaginal yeast infections, sinus problems, sugar cravings, bad breath,
blurred vision, brain fog, chemical sensitivity, fatigue, mood problems, food
sensitivities and allergies.
It is a must
to detoxify the body by means of colon cleansing. Some may associate it with
the word fasting, but either way, the purpose is universal: to clean the body
from toxins.
There are
many colon-cleansing methods available in the market these days. The options
are varied from colonic irrigation/colon hydrotherapy, oxygen cleanses,
therapeutic clays, enemas, herbal colon cleansing supplements, laxatives and
fiber cleanses. Much favour is given to
fiber cleanses because it exert strong health preserving effects beyond colon
health, such as supporting a healthy heart and weight control.
I have
compiled various natural cleansing diets which you could follow at home. This
is strictly only for people with good general health condition; otherwise,
consult your physician for any advice.
What
determines how often you cleanse is the state of your health and whether you
have done any cleansing before. It is recommended to have a yearly or twice
yearly maintenance program of cleansing
1. 3 Day
Cleansing Diet
The cleanse restricts the amount of food
you eat, thus forcing rapid detoxification. Body uses fat for energy.
Side
Effects: fatigue and irritability
1st day
Breakfast: 8 oz of green tea
grapefruit
orange
Lunch: spinach salad topped with slices of red
pepper and raw broccoli florets. Flavor with olive oil, lemon juice and cayenne
pepper
Dinner: 8oz of vegetable juice (carrots, beet,
cabbage and ginger)
spinach salad
topped with slices of red pepper and raw broccoli florets. Flavor with olive
oil, lemon juice and cayenne pepper
Note: Drink
a minimum of one gallon of distilled water during the day. Add 1 tsp. of
organic apple cider vinegar to your last 2 glasses of water
2nd day
Breakfast: 8 oz of green tea
grapefruit
orange
Lunch: 12oz of vegetable juice
(carrots, beet, cabbage and ginger)
Dinner: 12oz of vegetable juice
(carrots, beet, cabbage and ginger)
Note: Drink
a minimum of one gallon of distilled water during the day. Add 1 tsp. of organic
apple cider vinegar to your last 2 glasses of water
3rd day
Breakfast: 8 oz of green tea
grapefruit
orange
Lunch: 12oz of vegetable juice
(carrots, beet, cabbage and ginger)
Dinner: 12oz of vegetable juice
(carrots, beet, cabbage and ginger)
Note: Drink
a minimum of one gallon of distilled water during the day. Add 1 tsp. of
organic apple cider vinegar to your last 2 glasses of water
2. Lemonade cleansing diet
This was
created in the 1940’s by Stanley Burroughs to treat ulcers. Now, it is
popularly known as the Master Cleanse (popularized by MasterCleanse.org)
Start the day with a salt water flush (on an empty stomach) and end the day with a laxative tea. Doing this causes numerous bowel movements.
Salt
Water Flush
Mix solution
consisted of 2 tsps non-iodized sea salt and 1 quart warm pure water. Drink
slowly and expect 2-3 bowel movements or even more, after.
Lemonade
Drink
Mix lemon
juice, cayenne pepper and maple syrup. This will be the only sustenance while
on the diet. This is usually performed for 10 days but for those who intend to
follow it for only one day, drink the lemonade all day long whenever you’re
hungry and finish with a salt water flush to induce bowel movements.
3. 21 Day
Cleansing Diet
Diet
consists of eating one solid meal a day, along with two liquid meals. It was
recommended having a smoothie or freshly made juice for breakfast, a solid meal
for lunch and a soup or a smoothie for dinner. Dr. Junger, creator of this
diet, stresses the importance of eating a dinner that is easy to digest and
leaving 12 hours between dinner and breakfast so that the body can fully enter
into detoxification mode while you sleep.
4. Cleansing
with Beets and Radishes
Add beats
and radishes to your salads and sandwiches in generous amounts. Since they are
very rich in fiber, they can very filling. Juicing them makes it possible to
get more of their valuable nutrients.
Added
Information:
One raw beet
contains only 35 calories, with 2.3 grams of fiber, 13 milligrams of calcium,
266 milligrams of potassium, 4 milligrams of vitamin C, 89 micrograms of
folate, 16 micrograms of beta-carotene, 27 international units of vitamin A and
small amounts of other vitamins, minerals and amino acids. A beet also provides
105.5 milligrams of betaine, which may help support and detoxify the liver.
A cup of
sliced, raw radishes contains 19 calories and 1.9 grams of fiber, 29 milligrams
of calcium, 270 milligrams of potassium, 17.2 milligrams of vitamin C, 29
micrograms of folate and trace amounts of other nutrients.
The ideas didn't come from out of the blue but from a fusion of multiple stories we had
on a recent trip to Europe. On our trips to the Low Tartra mountains in
Slovakia, my family was able to visit a nice cave near Banska Bystrica. After
we finish the trip, I bought a memorabilia, that is a magnetic ring.
In the past, I've read a lot about magnetic rings and its health benefits. Who wouldn't want
it if it will improve your blood circulation, and relieve pain and discomfort
caused by arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome (I had it once and had surgery
with it). So they say, there is really no evidence to conclude the effectuality of these therapies but who cares and who is waiting for the proof. Many people had been skeptics also about the
cure of tuberculosis years ago, now it does have cure and immunizations.
To cut the
long story short, the magnetic rings I bought ended up FAKE. After I did invest
buying some strings, wire-wrapped the stones (with the use of pliers) and wore
it 24/7 around my neck, and just to discover that the stones were phony, it was
a disheartening experience. For weeks, I
googled about stones and crystals, my obsession was killing me. Only until I
found this amazing store, Stoneage, of jewels and crystals in Ramat Gan did I
finally say, I calmed and subdued.
There are
bountiful ideas on how to make your own fashion accessories. I suggest you
follow your instincts and passion in life because these are the things that
could give you great inspirations. Creating is also a form of expression. Your creations
are a way to show who you are, what you do and what you believe in life. Don’t
limit yourself from expressing what you want in life and you want life to do
for you. Life is boundless, if you only believe in its magnitude.
The most
popular fashion accessories right now are jewelleries made of beads and
gemstones. Well, since stone jewelleries have more allure for me, I intend to
focus on this subject alone. With a hundred choices of stones, you could create
almost any fashion accessory you want.
So let’s begin with the stone.
As for my
personal choice, I have bought an amethyst (the Aquarian birthstone), citrine,
pyrite and a hematite (that’s the name of the original magnetic stone). These
stones do come in many packages...some are tumbled, with clasps and others come
like a chunk of solid rock. Your target is to find something that will hold
them securely so you could hang them on your body. The Allenby street in
Tel-Aviv is a haven for this jewelry findings and embellishments. One good
example is this photo:
From many
sides you could create ways on how to hang or connect your jewel. One of the
best ways is to wire wrap your stones, especially if they don’t have holes where
you could connect strings or chains on it.
To be
honest, this is not the easy path. I have tried it myself and although my work
did come out impressively nice (especially for beginners), many flaws were distinctively recognizable. It takes a lot of practice to make such skillful
manipulation of your pliers and your wires to come up with really decent and
presentable jewelry.
My second
option is the use of strings. This is helpful when your stones have holes in it
already. Beads come amazingly beautiful when created in this combination.
Beads could be
used as single bezels to hold your stones as well. I have seen many tutorials in YouTube
describing this technique. Many forums in the internet are dedicated to these
special artworks as well.
The last
option, the one I have used to create my first stone jewelry was the use of
spiral metal cases for gems. Most
crystal stone stores sell it and they come in different sizes. I found this precious metal in Stoneage (address:
4 Aba Hillel Street, Ramat Gan) and I consider it as the best solution to
create a nice pendant.
And this is
the final art work I have finished. Judge for yourself if you think it is
inspiring to make your own accessories at home.
