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The Great Goddess may be an ancient echo in the collective
unconscious of the human race, but her legacy still lives in every
woman. Today’s woman is rediscovering her inherent female strengths and creating a new model of feminine power: the “Modern Goddess.”

The 20th
century ushered in the modern era of more freedom and more rights for
women. Another big push came in the 1960’s and 1970’s with the
“Women’s Liberation” movement, which helped to open up more
opportunities for women to work in previously male-dominated fields.

We focused so intently on getting money and position and things
that we lost sight of what it really means to be female. We forgot
that men are meant to serve us. We forgot how to be gracious and
serene. That is why, now that we have entered the 21st century and the
next millennium, it’s time for us to take another leap forward and become
proud examples of the truly Modern Goddess. Cultivating the proper
Goddess attitude naturally attracts good into your life. Struggle
becomes a thing of the past. With the right attitude you can harness the
flow of good that is your god-given right and ride it gracefully toward
your desires.

The Four Pillars
The Four Pillars of the Modern Goddess are the foundation on which
your new life is built. As you create and cultivate the Four Pillars in
yourself, your life begins to move and change in magical and
mysterious ways. To be a woman is to be an earthbound vessel for
the unseen power that is the true nature of our reality. That power is
meant to be honored and cherished, as is every woman on this
planet. The Four Pillars give us some simple guidelines for
remembering how beautiful and special each one of us is.

Pillar I: Never Rush.
A Goddess has time for everything that is important to her. She stays
calm and relaxed. If you are stressed out and harried, stop and
take a deep breath. You always have all the time you need if you
believe you do. Learn how to say no. Don’t over-commit
yourself. Live life at your own pace.

Pillar II: Never Worry.
A Goddess knows that she always has everything she needs. Worry is needlessly borrowing trouble from the future. She knows
that things always have a way of working themselves out if we allow
them to. She has a deep and abiding faith that God is her
source and she always has enough.

Pillar III: Receive Graciously.
A Goddess graciously receives all gifts and compliments
with a simple, “thank you.” She never belittles or criticizes herself or her
accomplishments. When someone wants to give you something or help
you, accept the gift with a smile. A Goddess always remembers
that allowing men to assist and serve her is the gift she gives to them.

Pillar IV: Appreciate Continually.
Accept and appreciate all the good that comes to you, especially the little things. Whatever you appreciate increases. Make it a habit
to say, “how usual!” whenever something good happens to you. The
more you express your gratitude, the more good the universe
sends your way.

How Usual
Most people react to something good happening to them as an out-
of-the-ordinary event. How often have you said, “I don’t believe it!” or,
“that’s amazing!” when you receive a delightful surprise. Words and
thoughts have great power, so if your words convey to the
universe that this is an unusual occurrence, it will comply. Your
subconscious will make sure that “it’s amazing” that anything good ever
happens to you.

In our house we have adopted a more positive way of
responding. My husband and I love to exclaim (often in unison),
“how usual!” whenever something good happens to either of us
whether it is a parking spot, a good news phone call, or a nice fat check
in the mail. Receiving good is “how usual” in our life because we are in
the habit of mentally creating it. Why not get into the “how usual!” habit
yourself. Let the universe know that receiving good is a regular,
everyday thing for you, too. “How usual!”

Today these Four Pillars are the foundation of my everyday life.
They are all ingrained in me as habits of thinking and action.
Not only do they make daily living a joy, they also make it possible to
attract a great man who thinks the same way. It should be no surprise to
you that my husband has these very same habits and beliefs. You, too,
can attract wonderful people and good things into your life by
adopting the Four Pillars as your own.

Barbara Wright Abernathy helps take-charge women become as
successful at love as they are at work. She’s the author of Venus On
Top: Women Who Are Born to Lead and the Men Who Love Them.
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Summer is here at last, and contemporary jewellery, designers such as Dana Kelin, Flora Astor and the Hudson Collection have recently released exclusive pieces which are sure to make you very popular in the highstreet.

Bracelets are sure to complement any clothes, and are ideal to add that little unque touch to your look. If you are looking for some exclusive designer jewellery, look no further than Carolina Bucci; Her latest range of bracelets are made of turquoise silk and sparkling sterling silver which look stunning under the sun.

Fair trade and hand made jewellery is proving very popular this season, especially after being featured prominently on Cosmo, and New Look. Lookout for lovely topaz pendant necklaces and another summer accessories hand made in the most exotic locations.

Jewellery based on natural products are becoming very popular, for example Pebble jewelley has a great range of simple, organic styled jewellery to brings to mind carefree days of skipping stones on the beach. These are ideal for those lazy summer days by the beach or shopping in the high street.

Gold or siler pendants featuring pearls or gemstones are ideal for summer time, and these contemporary jewellery designers are proving popular amongst celebrities. Les Nereides have a great range of charming pendants made with very light materials which look great with summer dresses.

Vintage and classic pieces are proving hot on the catwalk and the highstreet, featuring necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings from some of the leading designer jewellery designers.

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Okay, let’s get this out right up front…I’ve never had any children, BUT if I had been lucky enough to have some, one of the household rules would have been everybody learns how to do certain activities. This would have applied to boys or girls.

What types of activities you ask? Well, everyone needs to know how to swim, and it would start early.

Next, would come cycling, skiing and tennis. No matter where you go in life one of those would present itself and offer friendship, companionship and camaraderie. I would include golf, but it has become a lazy man’s sport, using golf carts and drinking far too much beer to be considered a sport, unless you’re the next Tiger Woods, of course.

The optional activities would include any musical instrument or academic pursuit that the child was interested in.

Kids today are also encouraged to participate in the martial arts, which could easily be added to the list if the child was so inclined. Actually, I think it might not be a bad idea for most children given the condition of schools today.

Lastly, TV and video games might play a part in life, but a minute part. Video games have been linked to great mental skills, so they would be okay if they were of a non-violent, non-sexual or non-racist nature.

So, how am I doing so far? Think I’d make it as a parent?

It always looks so easy from the armchair of an observer rather than from that of a participant, but this is one sport (?) that I can only view from the sidelines. But, doesn’t it all still boil down to common sense morality?

No matter how you look at your child’s future, it’s obvious you can’t always make their choices or decisions for them, but you can set a good example by showing them how you decide what is good for you and what’s not.

The activities we choose in life say a lot about us; kids will learn much about life from the activities they choose and the ones they see their parents participating in. Discipline, responsibility and accountability are among the wonderful attributes sports related activities will instill in your child.

Drugs, alcohol and gangs instantly brand you as someone who isn’t participating and growing in society as a whole. Your future will be limited, and possibly, very short.

If a parent lives a life that their child can emulate well in society; functions on a level to assure success of some nature, and stimulates enthusiasm for life and it’s possibilities, most any child will see what lies before them with happy passion. At least, that’s what we hope for, right?

In the end, it’s one man’s opinion…mine.

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Just because you have Gray hair doesn’t mean you should use any old shampoo. When your hair goes Gray it’s a sign that it needs special treatment as the vital nutrients that produce the pigment for your hair color are now no longer as healthy as they use to be.

So what should you look for in a shampoo when deciding on the best treatment for your hair? Gray hair will usually be dry so you need a shampoo that will bring back the moisture in your hair as well as replace the vital nutrients that are lacking. There are many shampoos on the market that treat thinning, dry, brittle and oily hair; however there are not many that claim to treat gray hair.

If you are looking for a shampoo that is going to treat your Gray hair as well as return your hair to its natural color or at least darken it to some degree then you need to have a very specific shampoo. Do not go for a shampoo that promises to bring back your natural hair color in one or two washed as this means that the shampoo contains a lot of dye and will do nothing for the condition of your hair. Most people want a shampoo that will gradually change the color of their hair over time so that it is not too noticeable or immediately obvious.

When our hair goes gray it is because the cells in our hair follicles called “Melanocytes”, stop producing pigment and the result is a transparent hair. The transparent hair against your healthier darker hair gives the appearance of Gray hair. In reality the hair is not Gray but transparent. When we reach this stage its because our hair is no longer as healthy as it use to be so we need to treat it in such a way that we replace what it has lost. Although we have mentioned the main cause of the hair going Gray it is also important to remember that the lack of nutrients such as B12 and Omegas 3’s are major contributors of hair going Gray.

So to treat your Gray hair you need to replace these 2 ingredients. B12 can be taken in tablet form but the Omega 3’s can be found in some shampoos. The way it works is that the Omega 3 rich shampoo penetrates deep into the hair follicle to deliver unprecedented nutrition to keep the hair follicle in its original color. The oil contained in the shampoo is known as the follicle awakener and has been used by many to help prevent the onset of gray hair. Every hair must have omega 3’s to grow properly.

There are products on the market that have these attributes so there is a solution to treating your Gray hair. Whether you want to get your hair color back or just look after your hair the way it is then you need the right shampoo. So make sure the shampoo you choose has these ingredients in them. Just because you have Gray hair doesn’t mean it shouldn’t look good.

Grant Marwick is a freelance writer and owner of http://www.no-gray-hair.com that provides solutions and advice on the treatment of gray hair and Shampoo for Gray Hair

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There’s a confusing array of product claims and treatment methods for acne that make it difficult for acne sufferers to determine their best course of action. The fact that there are several forms of acne, including cystic acne and the common acne vulgaris, complicates the picture. While the medical community does not have a cure for severe acne, there are a variety of products that will subdue moderate cases of acne and provide the sufferer with clear skin once again. Among these effective products are natural acne treatments that provide viable alternatives to the use of antibiotic medicines and ointments.

Natural remedies are derived from plants that have been used for generations because of their medicinal properties. The prestigious National Institutes of Health recently formed the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Health to evaluate the efficacy of herbal remedies by funding controlled scientific studies. Herbal remedies can be effective natural acne treatments.

Antibiotics are frequently prescribed for acne because there is a known bacterial component to cases of acne but certain herbs like Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolio) have known antibacterial properties as well. A soap made from Echinacea and other herbal ingredients is a viable antibiotic facial cleanser that helps fight and clear acne. This type of soap is also used for eczema, psoriasis, and acne rosacea. Scientific studies show that Echinacea helps the body provide the proper enzymes at the cellular level to protect cells against invasion by bacteria. Echinacea’s ability to aid in wound healing is beneficial not only for acne but also for insect bites and burns.

Echinacea is the hardy purple coneflower that is a staple of roadside plantings and home gardens. A more exotic and expensive herbal acne treatment is tea tree oil. There are over 300 species of tea tree but only one species (Melaleuca Alteronifolia) found in New South Wales, Australia is known to have antibacterial properties.

What is Tea Tree Oil?

Tea tree oil is derived from the leaves of the tree and is four to five times stronger than household disinfectants in killing bacteria. At the same time, tea tree oil is gentle to the skin. Tea tree oil is effective in killing the bacteria even in pus and will cause the body to eliminate pus from inside a pimple.

Tea tree oil also acts as a mild local anesthetic which reduces discomfort and also helps to eliminate the red irritation from the skin, improving appearance and reducing acne social problems. Tea tree oil is readily available from herbal suppliers and is simply applied to the affected area with a Q-tip. Tea tree oil is used sparingly.

Witch hazel is not just a brand name but an actual herb (Hamamelis virginiana) that is still recommended as a topical astringent and natural acne remedy. When using these topical acne treatments it is important to be gentle. While it seems to make sense to attempt to vigorously scrub away the offending acne, both medical doctors and herbalists recommend a gentle face washing with even just the fingers as the best approach. Scrubbing merely dries the skin and causes it to produce more oils that are implicated as one of the causes of acne. Don’t over-wash either; specialists recommend washing the face just twice a day.

Along with topical products, herbal dietary supplements can be beneficial as a natural acne treatment as well. Burdock root (Arctium lappa) has long been used to treat boils and abscesses and is an acne treatment. One of the reported properties of burdock root is that it will bring problem-causing agents out of the bloodstream, thus potentially making a condition seem to worsen rather than improve. However, the theory behind its use states that it is simply eliminating toxic elements from the body and providing healing properties.

When used as an acne treatment, herbalists recommend that topical burdock root be applied as well as taking a supplement that contains burdock. Burdock is typically combined with dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) and golden seal root (Hydrastis Canadensis). Golden seal root was once used to prevent pitting of the skin caused by smallpox. Herbalists also recommend red clover (Trifolium pratense). All of these ingredients are implicated in improving skin conditions. Be sure to take these supplements only in the dosage indicated by the manufacturer or your herbalist.

Diet plays an important role in overall health and maintenance of healthy skin. A balanced diet that is rich in vegetables and fruits provides the necessary vitamins and minerals to support clear skin. A diet containing lots of vitamin A may lower sebum production and excessive sebum is one of the contributing causes of acne. The various B vitamins, especially vitamin B-6, can be beneficial as it is needed for proper metabolism of steroid hormones and sexual hormones are implicated in acne. Zinc is promoted as a cure for acne but there seem to be as many studies against zinc supplements as there are ones that promote zinc as an acne treatment. These vitamins are available as supplements but again, more isn’t always better; follow label dosing instructions.

There are plenty of old wives tales surrounding diet and acne outbreaks. Chocolate and fried foods have long been blamed for acne but there is no evidence to support this. However, the link between acne and dairy products is being subjected to scientific studies. A study published in the medical journal Dermatology in early 2005 found a link between teen acne and consumption of dairy products. For those whose acne is aggravated by dairy consumption, eliminating dairy products promotes clear skin. Another misconception is that acne is caused by dirt because the pores are clogged. Thinking that dirt is a cause of acne prompts sufferers to possibly over-wash the face and further aggravate the acne condition. Wearing make-up doesn’t cause acne either. Look for modern cosmetics that are:

• non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores)
• oil-free (water-based)
• hypoallergenic (no added fragrance)

Acne isn’t just a teen-age condition and adults suffer from acne as well. The natural acne remedies have provided relief from acne symptoms for people of all ages.

Nathan James offers information and advice about acne control, natural acne treatment and other acne-related topics at the Top Acne Treatments website. Visit Top-Acne-Treatments.com for more information about dealing with acne.

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