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Life

If

If, by Ruyard Kipling, a beautiful way to describe Victorian values. Probably these should be actual values.

If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies,
Or being hated, don’t give way to hating,
And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise:

Bohemian

In a world increasingly driven by conformity, consumerism, and the relentless pursuit of success, the Bohemian lifestyle offers a refreshing alternative.

Stronger Seniors

Regular exercise is important for everybody, young and old. Some seniors might find it hard to “work-out” due to knee, hip and balance problems. The DVD ‘Stronger Seniors Chair Exercise Program’ is geared for seniors who want to improve their fitness level with low impact exercises. Most of the exercises are done while sitting on a chair, so ideal for seniors with knee and other physical problems.

Beat The Winter Blues!

Do the gloomy days of winter have you down in the dumps? Cheer up. Just because the leaves have fallen and the weather has turned cold is no cause for a frown. Here are some practical ways to beat the blahs this winter season.

Why You Want to Avoid Toxic People

Toxic types

Toxic people spread their toxin to you and then you, in turn, become a wasteland like they are. One thing about toxins is that they poison the entire system. You will suffer mentally and physically. So, it is a good idea to stay away from people who can hurt you in so many ways. But, in order to stay away from them, you’ll have to be able to recognize the toxin when you see it. Here are a few toxic personality types you may encounter if you haven’t already.

Fabulous When Hitting Middle Age

No, we are not talking about the Middle Ages, but the time in your life when you are not as young as you used to be but not ready for the cane just yet. You are actually in the prime of your life, so strive to let people know it.

Ayurvedic Natural Beauty

If you’re looking for natural, environmentally friendly and clean beauty treatments, you can’t go wrong with Ayurveda. Ayurveda is the traditional medicinal system of India and incorporates herbs and natural elements into their routine – including their beauty regimens.

Essential Oil Extraction Processes

Essential oils are extracted using different processes. Find an overview of the most common ones - distillation, expression and solvent extraction - and learn about them as the wrong extraction method may affect the quality of the oil.

Essential Oils and Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is all about essential oils. Essential oils are naturally-occurring oils that have been extracted from the various parts of different plants including the leaves, the bark, the stem, the flowers, the fruits and even the roots. Essential oils are not to be confused with perfumes.