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Organic vegan products for your health by twigandleafbotanical. The Serotonin Power Diet, by Judith J. Wurtman, PhD, and Nina T. Frusztajer, MD. PeeOnAStick.com. The Feng Shui Society, Accredited Feng Shui Consultants In The UK And Ireland. Where curls come to life! In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, many beauty products are doing their part to support the cause this October.

We're highlighting hair products that help your curls look gorgeous and also donate some or all of their proceeds to breast cancer organizations and charities. It’s a win-win situation for all! GG GATSBY Volumizing Hair Care Line Created by Jerseylicious reality star, Gayle Giacomo, GG GATSBY will give 10% of its sales to the Young Survivor Coalition charity.

Www.gggatsby.com: $14.99-$17.99 MORE: Macadamia Natural Oil Helps Breast Cancer Survivors ASICS Hera 2-pack Headbands ASICS America will donate $75,000 to $100,000 from the sales of items in a special collection to Christina Applegate’s Right Action for Women. Www.asicsamerica.com: $16 MORE: Keeping Curls Pretty While You Sweat for the Cause Streekers in Pink You can show your wild side and your support for a good cause when you give your strands a temporary burst of color. Ulta.com or Streekers.com: $11.95. Stop Mosquito Bites from Itching. There are a few commercial items that may or may not be made to treat mosquito bite itching, but still have the intended effect. 1Try Vicks Vaporub®. Keep applying Vicks® to the area, especially if it rubs off.[28] 2Use nail polish (preferably clear). Be sure that the bite is not raw from scratching. This keeps it from itching and acts as a seal to protect it.[29] 3Look for preparations made to alleviate insect bites and stings.

Foods that Speed Metabolism | Speed up your Metabolism. Updated: February 27th, 2014 Author: Rod Ferris+ B.A, CFC, CPAFLA, PT. Introduction There are certain foods which help speed up your metabolism by either: Increasing muscle mass with complete protein dense foods Stabilizing the bad hormones (insulin and cortisol) which accelerates fat storage Keeping you full longer to help reduce cravings Rolled Oats Rolled oats can be made with whey protein and flaxmeal in the morning to spike your metabolism with high quality carbohydrates, protein and good fats. The best time to eat rolled oats is in the morning when your body needs carbohydrates for your brain and body to effeciently function throughout the rest of the day. Whey Protein Whey protein is perhaps the best thing for your metabolism since sliced rye bread (yes, we know what the saying is).

It is in powder format and comes from cows milk. Almonds Almonds are loaded with good fats, fiber and incomplete protein. Beans Beans are loaded with fiber and incomplete protein. Spinach.