Follow Along With Me In Africa

I’m still in Africa, but from what my staff tells me, you really liked hearing about my gorilla trek in the letter Jackie Silver forwarded you last week.

So I wanted to send you the next piece I wrote about my adventures in Africa.

FW: My Hike Turned Into a Gorilla Chase

It almost made me cry first thing in the morning…

I opened my daily Doctor’s House Call advisory from Dr. Sears and started reading about his latest adventure in Africa.

He went on a gorilla trek and had such a profound face-to-face experience that tears were welling up in my eyes.

5 Makeup Mistakes That Could Make You Look Older

Makeup is supposed to be the finishing touch that gives us confidence. But here’s what many women don’t realize: The way you apply your makeup could be adding years to your appearance.

Here are the top 5 makeup mistakes that can make you look older… and what you can do to roll back the clock.

Shortcut to Happiness

f you’re already in a relationship or you’re looking for your “soul mate,” you can only make things better for both of you if you’re happy within yourself, not dependent on someone else to “make” you happy. In fact, studies show that happily married couples live longer, healthier lives than single people. So, how can you just “make yourself happy?” Try these tips for a new attitude that just may make you, and those around you, smile more often.

New Year, New Youth

With just a few more weeks left in 2011, many people begin to think about their New Year’s Resolutions.

Biting off more than you can chew with a long list of resolutions is not only counterproductive, but can also leave you stressed. Not to mention guilt-ridden if you’re unable to stick with all of them. There’s even an unofficial “Break Your Resolutions Day” on January 17th of each year. And I’m pretty sure you don’t want to celebrate that.

What a Doll

Barbie doll, born Barbara Millicent Roberts, and I are the same age — we’re both over 50 — and we both look better than ever. In fact, I’d even say we’re Aging Backwards.

She’s been a pediatrician, firefighter, astronaut, racecar driver, rock star, veterinarian, ambassador for world peace and even United States President. That’s quite an impressive resume and only a few of the illustrious careers that Barbie doll, the brainchild of Ruth Handler whose husband Elliot co-founded the Mattel toy company, has held.

How can you stay as young and vibrant as Barbie?

Why I Love My Honey

Honey reminds me of romance. I call my dearest friends honey when I want to remind them how sweet they are to me.

But I also use honey for healing.

Ayurvedic practitioners in India have used honey for nearly 5,000 years.

Ayurveda is a holistic health system that evolved in ancient India. The term combines two Sanskrit words to mean “knowledge of life.” It’s the oldest system of medicine in the world. And it is still practiced widely in India, where the government recognizes it.

Energy in Your Pocket

You don’t have to accept a lack of energy and motivation as a part of getting older. But don’t reach for another cup of coffee or one of those so-called energy drinks from the local corner store.

You may feel a lift from them, but it’s short term. Before you know it, the energy is gone and you’re more tired than you were before.

Now there’s a way to get a natural surge of pure clean energy that works fast, lasts long, tastes great and couldn’t be more convenient.

Keep reading to find out what it can do for you…

Fashion Focus for Your Skin

Commercial products like nourishing coconut milk shampoo, Moroccan argan oil conditioner, and acai body lotion that advertise to be certified organic sound amazing. Until you turn most of the bottles over.

Instead of being 100% organic the real list of ingredients often reads: glycol sterate, glycerin, behentrimonium chloride and steric acid. The only thing “organic” about those ingredients is the petroleum that has been there since the dinosaurs.

What if you didn’t decide to take a closer look?

Organic ingredients have become the latest fashion in marketing. It has even crossed over into our pet supplies.

Shopping for organic products has become like going to the dollar store to buy a mop — which my husband did last weekend. And the first time he used it, it broke.

I’ve decided to help right this wrong and ease you into the highest fashion in organic skin care for the upcoming season.

Stay Smelling Sweet

The best, most natural way to keep smelling fresh and sweet – without having to worry about toxic chemicals – is to make your own perfume! Don’t worry; it’s not as hard as you might think.

In fact, it’s simple, safe and fun! Choose your favorite scents and mix them together to match your style and personality. I personally love jasmine and eucalyptus. Alone or together these scents make me feel relaxed and beautiful.

Here’s a recipe for you to try…

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