Winterize Your Skin

While many people think of summer as the prime season for skin damage thanks to the risk of overexposure in the hot sun, winter can also be brutal for skin. The dry winter air can cause flaking, cracking and itchy skin as well as chapped lips. Even worse, the problem is exacerbated once you step inside a heated area or hot shower, where furnace air or scalding water dries skin out even more. Dry skin can even lead to eczema. t!s easy to take healthy skin for granted, but it doesn!t "ust happen. #ake sure the products you use and the environment you live in are primed to help your skin stay healthy. BODYWEIGHT TRAINING FITNESS TREND FOR 2014 + few years ago, people turned to hi$ tech gym e>uipment to get the most out of their workouts but this year we will be shedding prop$heavy fitness in favor of simple, effective exercise. ?5our body was designed to run, "ump, swim and s>uat, so you can keep it in perfectly good condition doing all those things,@ says trainer +nna Aeich. ? think there will be a move away from complicated classes and gimmicky e>uipment this year.@
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To begin, choose a cleanser that will nourish the skin as it cleanses. This means avoiding foaming face washes and alcohol$based toners. nstead, look for antioxidant$rich products that contain ingredients like tocopherol %vitamin E&, lipoic acid and 'o( enzymes. )e sure to exfoliate as well* in the winter, dead skin cells build up more easily, resulting in a dull complexion and potential breakouts. Exfoliating can help remove the buildup. +fter cleansing, moisturize. ,wap your water$based moisturizer for one that is oil$based. +s weather conditions change, your skin care routine should, too. #any lotions labeled as -night creams- are oil$ based. .ust be careful

to choose non$clogging oils like avocado, mineral, primrose or almond. There are other practical, economical steps that you can take to protect your skin. #odify your diet to include foods rich in omega$/ fatty acids and antioxidants %nuts, beans, berries, apples, and fish&. +nd, as always, make sure you drink plenty of water %two to three liters a day&. 0eeping your thermostat down around 123 4 will help keep moisture in the air %and save on utility bills&. 5ou may also want to consider running a humidifier when heating your home. +dditionally, try to keep shower temperatures below 62.13 4 to lessen the drying effect hot water can have on skin. 7imit hot showers

Get Screened for Cervical Cancer

'ervical cancer is a cancer that starts in the cervix, which, early on, may not exhibit any signs or symptoms. n advanced stages, it may cause abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge. t is often caused by the human papillomavirus %89:&. 'ervical cancer is highly preventable in the ;nited ,tates because of screening tests and an 89: vaccination. When cervical cancer is found early, it is highly treatable and has high survival rates. The two tests women can use to help prevent cervical cancer or catch it in its earliest and most treatable stages are the 9ap test %or 9ap smear& and the 89: test. 8aving these tests done at regular intervals beginning at age <= is the most important thing you can do to prevent cervical cancer. )esides regular screenings, other steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing cervical cancer are not smoking, using condoms during sex and limiting your number of sexual partners.

Health Benefits of Yoga

5oga is a mind and body practice with origins in ancient ndian philosophy. 7ike other meditative movement practices used for health purposes, various styles of yoga typically combine physical postures, breathing techni>ues and meditation or relaxation. n the ;nited ,tates, yoga is the sixth$most commonly used complementary health practice, according to a <CCE Fational 8ealth nterview ,urvey, and is generally considered safe for most healthy people when practiced under the guidance of a trained instructor. n addition to being a fun and relaxing pastime, yoga has been linked to the followingG Stress reduction. + number of studies have shown that yoga can help reduce stress and anxiety, and people who practice yoga regularly fre>uently self$report they are sleeping better and experiencing lower levels of stress. 5oga practice has been demonstrated to reduce the levels of cortisolHthe stress hormone. ,tart the year off right with this nourishing soup made #ost yoga classes end with a ,ava ,ana, or relaxation pose. from fresh, cost$effective seasonal winter vegetables. I !ro"ed #itness. 9racticing yoga can lead to improved balance, This delicious dinner will taste extra savory when you flexibility, range of motion and strength. These gains mean know that healthy eating and bargain buys are among the practitioners are less likely to in"ure themselves performing other best decisions you can make over the next =< months. physical tasks. = tbsp. olive oil $%n%&e ent o# !%in %nd c'ronic conditions. f you!re already in"ured or suffering from chronic illness, research shows that yoga < chopped onions postures, meditation or a combination of the two can reduce pain < chopped carrots for people who have cancer, multiple sclerosis, auto$immune diseases, hypertension, arthritis, back and neck pain and other < minced garlic cloves chronic conditions. = cup canned tomato puree 5oga can also help reduce risk factors for developing chronic J cups chicken or vegetable broth diseases, such as heart disease and high blood pressure.

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t!s no secret that you can eat for less money by making your =L tbsp. dried oregano meals instead of dining out. )ut did you know you can also save money through smart shoppingI =L tbsp. dried basil ()%n. ,et aside a certain amount of money each week or pay period and do go not over what you budget. 'onsider buying a gift card from the grocery store you go to most often as a way of reinforcing your limit. #ake a grocery list before going to the store, using coupons and advertised sales. $*ontinued ne+t !%&e n a large saucepan, warm oil over medium heat. ,tir in onions, carrot and garlic. 'ook for about J minutes, covered. ,tir in the tomato puree, broth, s>uash and herbs. )ring soup to a simmer and cook, covered, for about /C minutes.5ieldG 1 servings. Each serving provides =KC calories, <.Jg of fat, C.Jg saturated fat, Jmg of cholesterol, =KCmg of sodium, Eg of sugar and Jg of fiber.,ourceG ;,D+

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When :irginia 7autaret retired from +kers O +rney at the end of the year, the company lost a /C year employee whose expertise in business risk insurance was well$known in the community. ,he began her insurance career in =6EJ. n =62K, she moved to 0imberling 'ity and went to work for +kers O +rney!s office where she later served as manager. :irginia ?knew more about the industry than "ust about anyone,@ other employees attested. ?:irginia provided exceptional service to the agency and the community and we sincerely appreciate her service and dedication,@ said David +rney, 9residentP'EQ.

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(urc'%se. ,tick to your list and avoid impulse buys. Qpt for the cheaper store brands for most items* in most cases you!re not sacrificing >uality. )uy whole, in$season fruits and vegetables %not pre$cut or packaged& for maximum produce savings. Qpt for dried beans over cannedHthey are among the cheapest, healthiest items you can purchase. Fever go shopping on an empty stomach. (re!%re. #ake fewer trips to the grocery store by cooking large batches of food and freezing the extra portions.

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