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	<title>Ting Ting's Digest &#187; Beauty</title>
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		<title>Is Tomato good for health?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:57:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am myself, a tomato food lover. I have since been addicted to it when I went to Korea where they sells tomato juice widely in their store. It tasted too good that I fell in love with it after taking it the very first time. Since then, I frequently bought those fresh tomatoes from [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am myself, a tomato food lover. I have since been addicted to it when I went to Korea where they sells tomato juice widely in their store. It tasted too good that I fell in love with it after taking it the very first time. Since then, I frequently bought those fresh tomatoes from market or concentrated juice from supermarket for consumption. However, being a lover myself, I have never know that tomatoes provide lots of key benefits to our human health.</p>
<p>One of the key important nutrient in Tomato that serves adds on healthier life is its&#8217; lycopene which is an anti-oxidant component that slows down the aging process. This I believe is the most important factor in which most girls should look at. Tomatoes have high content of lycopene which is also vital in fighting against cancerous cells.</p>
<p>It is also claimed to be a blood purifier and helps in dissolving gallstones. In fact, it also helps in improving cholesterol profiles.</p>
<blockquote><p>Nutritive Values of Tomato : Per 100 gm.<br />
      Vitamin A : 1,000 I.U.<br />
      Vitamin B : Thiamine .06 mg.;<br />
      Vitamin C : 23 mg.<br />
      Vitamin K : amount uncertain<br />
      Calcium : 11 mg.<br />
      Iron : .6 mg.<br />
      Phosphorus : 27 mg.<br />
      Potassium : 360 mg.<br />
      Protein : 1.0 gm.<br />
      Calories : 20</p></blockquote>
<p>There are even many articles have been posted and can be easily reachable through the net. One of the well known online encyclopedia, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomato">Wikipedia</a> even have a dedicated article solely on the tomato itself. It is indeed a good food to consume anytime at an affordable price (you can even plant it yourself and sell it~!)</p>
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		<title>Diamonds</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:10:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are alot criterias that determine a good diamond. But of all diamonds, only few are really matters the most. The common ones which are known as the big 4 C&#8217;s. If you have surveyed about diamonds, you may have heard about the clarity, carat and colors. Where&#8217;s the other C? Well, it&#8217;s most often [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are alot criterias that determine a good diamond. But of all diamonds, only few are really matters the most. The common ones which are known as the big 4 C&#8217;s. If you have surveyed about diamonds, you may have heard about the clarity, carat and colors. Where&#8217;s the other C? Well, it&#8217;s most often neglacted and this probably the most frequently ignored.</p>
<p>As most of us would have know (for those who do not, this would give you some rough details), clarity which also means &#8220;clear-ness&#8221; level of the diamond where it has no spot under microscopic view.Even with the lowest clarity grade, it may not be obvious to some of our eyes. It would be more obvious under the lens but pretty hard to see it with our naked eye (if you have a very good eye, you might be able to spot it). Thus, in most occasion, the guys doing their sales in your thrustworthy jewellery store would tells u, VVS1 may be good enough if you can&#8217;t already spot any imperfections in VVS2. And I happened to ponder, when you wear jewellery, would you be selecting for one which ease others or more of the feeling in you? I guess most guys would think the first one is appropriate enough to justify which clarity to go with but for the girls, I would say it is more of the second. Am I right?</p>
<p>Next up, carat. Carat is more frequently referred to as the size of the diamond. The higher the value of carat, the bigger the gem is. And this oftenly gives the very first impression of the person who wears it. For instance, if the gem has too small value of carat, it would be given less or no attention at all since it&#8217;s so tiny. But it would be a different scene if the gem is huge enough to make a person&#8217;s eye grows!</p>
<p>Kids are often attracted with the rainbow. That is so true when it comes to coloring, but a high value diamond should have 0 color, or crystal clear. As we know, rainbow is formed when there is light passing through the water. This is so true when applying to diamond. The diamond is treated as the same object of water. The clearer the diamond gets, the more colors it shines. Thus, if the diamond has a lower grade (ordered in alpha desc where A is the best grade), it means there is no color presence in the diamond. Grades below G are categorized to be near or not colorless.</p>
<p>The fourth characteristics, which is also the most frequent neglected attribute, Cutting.  Why is this been ignored when valueing the diamonds, you asked? Well, this is because most (if not all) of the diamonds offered are in the brilliant cutting (the best ones) which is the rounded shape. It is in fact difficult to cut out a rounded shaped paper (and what more to say on a diamond?). Unless you requested a different shaped diamond, else it is with high chance that the jewellers will offer the rounded shaped diamond.</p>
<p>Do you have more to share on diamonds? Wanted to share your experience? By all means, be my guest <img src='http://tingting.silentcross.net/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /></p>
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		<title>Beauty trends - body coutouring</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 16:58:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The soaring demand for cosmetic surgery has made it a big business. Without proper regulations, however, the risks are equally big.
LIPOSUCTION
Liposuction removes pockets of fat from troublesome areas such as the thighs, hips, abdomen, and upper arms. Liposuction procedures vary depending on what your ultimate cosmetic goal is, and whether you are combining liposuction with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>The soaring demand for cosmetic surgery has made it a big business. Without proper regulations, however, the risks are equally big.</strong></p>
<p><em>LIPOSUCTION</em></p>
<p>Liposuction removes pockets of fat from troublesome areas such as the thighs, hips, abdomen, and upper arms. Liposuction procedures vary depending on what your ultimate cosmetic goal is, and whether you are combining liposuction with other plastic surgery procedures. liposuction is the surgical removal of fat cells through a stainless steel suction tube called a cannula.</p>
<p><em>Are You a Good Candidate for Liposuction?</em></p>
<p>If you are considering liposuction, it is important that you have realistic expectations. Although dramatic results can be achieved, they may not be as immediate or obvious as you would like. As with all plastic surgery, the success of liposuction will depend on a number of individual factors, such as age, skin elasticity, weight, and overall health. Liposuction is not appropriate for people with a weakened immune system, diabetes, heart or artery problems, or a history of blood clots or restricted blood flow. You are a good candidate for liposuction if you are of normal weight; have healthy, elastic skin; and have specific “trouble areas” such as the tummy, thighs, and butt that will not respond to changes in diet and exercise. Liposuction is also appropriate for women who are considering breast reduction, and for men who suffer from gynecomastia, or male breast development.</p>
<p><em>LIPOSELECTION</em></p>
<p align="justify">LipoSelection is the most advanced approach to body contouring that is considered less invasive than conventional liposuction. Also known as ultrasonic liposuction, this advanced technology works by dissolving and removing fat cells throughout the body with the use of gentle ultrasound. Unlike traditional liposuction, LipoSelection allows for more precision in specifically targeting your body fat. It minimizes the impact and interruption to other nearby body tissues, which significantly minimizes your recovery period. Most of the patients may resume work within 3 days of surgery.</p>
<p align="justify">LipoSelection uses gentle ultrasonic waves to dissolve select areas of fat pockets without disturbing or putting stress on nearby nerves and collagen tissues. This is possible as the ultrasound is able to differentiate fatty tissue from other important body tissue (such as blood vessels, connective tissue and nerves) that should be left largely undisturbed. The unwanted fat tissue is gently dissolved and efficiently removed from such areas as the abs, arms, back, hips, knees, love handles, neck and chin, saddlebags, and thighs, or any place you feel you’ve developed extra weight. Through a small self-healing incision, of about one centimeter, our physicians are able to use this technology to precisely remove fatty areas gently and smoothly. Not only does the procedure involve much less pain and bruising than traditional procedures, the results are astonishingly smooth, shapely and natural looking.</p>
<p align="justify"><em>MESOTHERAPY</em></p>
<p align="justify">It has a variety of medical aesthetic applications including weight loss cellulite reduction, body firming / sculpting, face and neck rejuvenation, and hair regrowth.</p>
<p align="justify">Mesotherapy is a medical procedure, which involves injecting microscopic quantities of natural plant extracts, homeopathic agents and vitamins into the skin to treat a variety of conditions. The Physician will select a formula customized to treat your condition. Mesotherapy can be used to treat or assist in treating a variety of conditions such as: cellulite, weight loss, spot reduction, and rejuvenation of the skin</p>
<p align="justify"><strong>What are the benefits of Mesotherapy over surgical techniques such as liposuction?</strong></p>
<p align="justify">Liposuction does no treat cellulite and, in fact, often ends up making the cellulite more prominent. Mesotherapy treats cellulite directly and the result is a smoother skin surface. Mesotherapy also spot reduces fat in specific areas, like &#8220;love handles&#8221;. The fat deposits are flushed out of specific areas and the body does not gain the weight back in other areas, which often happens after liposuction. Mesotherapy is a non-surgical procedure that does not require hospital admittance, general anesthesia or downtime. The doctor will create a formula to treat the fat in the cellulite to enhance the impaired circulation and repair/ replace damaged connective tissue, thereby smoothening the surface. Cellulite treatment can be done on any affected part of the body, e.g. Arms, stomach, waist, hips and legs.</p>
<p align="justify"><em>Breast Augmentation</em></p>
<p align="justify">Make breast bigger with only a jab of excess fats into that area. The risk is the filler do not last long and may mask the presence of the cancer.</p>
<p align="justify"><em>Buttock implants</em></p>
<p align="justify">Made famous by Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce. The big rear end trend has pushed many women to have stabs of silicone planted beneath their buttock muscles - close to the germ-rich anus - increasing the risk of infection.</p>
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		<title>Beauty Trends</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 16:39:18 +0000</pubDate>
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Face Lift Without Surgery
Thanks to modern technology, it is now possible to have an effective face lift without surgery. There are several non-surgical face lift techniques available, such as the laser face lift. These procedures are minimally invasive, remarkably efficient, and practically [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong><font size="5">Face Lift Without Surgery</font></strong></p>
<p>Thanks to modern technology, it is now possible to have an effective face lift without surgery. There are several non-surgical face lift techniques available, such as the laser face lift. These procedures are minimally invasive, remarkably efficient, and practically pain-free.</p>
<p><strong><font size="4">Laser Face Lift</font></strong><strong><font size="4">With a laser face lift, there is no cutting, scarring, or anesthesia. Using laser technology, doctors resurface and tighten the outer layers of the skin, leaving patients with fewer fine lines and wrinkles. The non-surgical laser face lift does cause some minor discoloration and sensitivity immediately after treatment; however, these side effects typically disappear within a week or two.</p>
<p></font></strong><strong>Dermabrasion</strong></p>
<p>Dermabrasion and dermaplaning help to &#8220;refinish&#8221; the skin&#8217;s top layers through a method of controlled surgical scraping. The treatments soften the sharp edges of surface irregularities, giving the skin a smoother appearance.</p>
<p>Dermabrasion is most often used to improve the look of facial skin left scarred by accidents or previous surgery, or to smooth out fine facial wrinkles, such as those around the mouth. It&#8217;s also sometimes used to remove the pre-cancerous growths called keratoses. Dermaplaning is commonly used to treat deep acne scars.</p>
<p>Both dermabrasion and dermaplaning can be performed on small areas of skin or on the entire face. They can be used alone, or in conjunction with other procedures such as facelift, scar removal or revision, or chemical peel.</p>
<p><strong>Microdermabrasion</strong></p>
<p>Micro dermabrasion is one alternative to deep chemical peels or laser resurfacing. Micro dermabrasion is a progressive, non-invasive treatment that propels natural mineral crystals in conjunction with controlled vacuum and pressure onto the surface of the skin for gentle epidermal abrasion that reveals newer, healthier, younger skin. The treatment is performed with little discomfort. At the most, sensitive patients might experience a slight sensation resembling light sunburn. After treatment, the skin has a pink glow, and you can resume your normal activities almost immediately. The procedure can be done during lunch hour.</p>
<p>Micro dermabrasion treatment erases epidermal layers at varying depths in a safe, controlled manner. This approach respects the integrity of skin and promotes even healing. Maintaining level of cellular growth on the surface aids in the youthfulness of the skin&#8217;s appearance. This system treats a vast range of skin problems like sun-damaged skin, uneven and granular skin, fine and deep lines, enlarged pores blackheads and comedones, acne scarring, stretch marks, dry or dehydrated skin and skin discolouration. Micro dermabrasion offers a gentler alternative to more traumatic resurfacing treatments. It does not involve trauma or bleeding. The treatment is executed slowly and progressively, removing only superficial layers of the epidermis to reveal a youthful complexion and glow.</p>
<p><strong>Tattooed Make-up</strong></p>
<p id="cgDn">Most women find the idea of not having to put makeup on every day pretty appealing, but that doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean permanent cosmetics is the magical answer. There are pros and cons to these procedures which you should consider before you decide to get cosmetically tattooed. The procedure of getting permanent cosmetics is just like getting a tattoo.  Topical anesthetics are used to produce a numbing effect, and then a vibrating needle is used to insert the ink into the dermis, creating a makeup tattoo.  The entire procedure takes about an hour or two, which is not a lot of time to spend when you think of how much time you will be saving every morning.</p>
<p><strong>Permanent filler injection</strong></p>
<p>Injection of a special gel to plump up lips and to push up the wrinkles and fine lines, i.e. to filled out the spaces in the face when an extra volumn is needed.</p>
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		<title>Deodorant and Antiperspirant health effects</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:25:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you perspire alot, those two products mentioned above may interest you. It helps to increase your confident during your day out and meeting important person.
Deodorants are substances applied to the body, particularly the armpits, mainly to reduce body odor caused by the bacterial breakdown of perspiration. A subgroup of deodorants are &#8220;antiperspirants&#8221;, which prevent [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you perspire alot, those two products mentioned above may interest you. It helps to increase your confident during your day out and meeting important person.</p>
<blockquote><p>Deodorants are substances applied to the body, particularly the armpits, mainly to reduce body odor caused by the bacterial breakdown of perspiration. A subgroup of deodorants are &#8220;antiperspirants&#8221;, which prevent odor and reduce sweat produced by parts of the body. Antiperspirants are typically applied to the underarms, while deodorants can also be used on feet and other areas in the form of body sprays.[1]</p></blockquote>
<p>However, there are some argueable statement across the media saying those product may cause some side effects toward our health. It was however, claimed to be not scientifically proven. Although with no black and white thesis proving its evidence, but these rumours may have somehow increase the resistance in accepting those products.</p>
<blockquote><p>One school of thought, advanced by the studies of researcher Dr. Phillipa Darbre, hypothesizes that particular substances in deodorants, such as preservatives called parabens, or salts such as aluminum chloride used in antiperspirants, get into the bloodstream or accumulate in breast tissue, where they enhance or emulate the effects of estrogen, which stimulates the growth of cancerous breast cells.[1]</p></blockquote>
<p>Most people think that antiperspirants and deodorants are the same thing, but they aren’t. Antiperspirants work by clogging, closing, or blocking the pores with powerful astringents such as aluminum salts so that they can’t release sweat. (Note that aluminum can accumulate in the brain.) Deodorants work by neutralizing the smell of the sweat and by antiseptic action against bacteria. Deodorants are preferable because they don’t interfere with sweating, a natural cooling process.</p>
<p>Solid antiperspirants are made with several ingredients, including wax, a liquid emollient and an active-ingredient compound. It&#8217;s the active ingredient that gives antiperspirants their sweat-blocking power. All antiperspirants have an aluminum-based compound as their main ingredient. If you look at the back of an antiperspirant container, the aluminum-based compound is always the first ingredient listed. </p>
<p>The aluminum ions are taken into the cells that line the eccrine-gland ducts at the opening of the epidermis, the top layer of the skin, says dermatologist Dr. Eric Hanson of the University of North Carolina&#8217;s Department of Dermatology. When the aluminum ions are drawn into the cells, water passes in with them. As more water flows in, the cells begin to swell, squeezing the ducts closed so that sweat can&#8217;t get out. </p>
<p>[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deodorant</p>
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