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Fitness Artistic-Beauty March 27, 2018

4 Best Pieces of Exercise Equipment to Have at Home

When you’re working full time or just don’t have time or energy to head to the gym after a long day of work, it’s no excuse not to get fit. Exercise is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your body, so if you can’t get to the gym, bring the gym to you. Here are four helpful pieces of exercise equipment you can have in your own home.

Adjustable Dumbbells

Adjustable dumbbells are beneficial for toning and strengthening your muscles and are far more convenient for a home environment than standard dumbbells. For best effect, most people purchase a set of eight standard dumbbells, but the downside of such a setup is the space these take up. If you are buying adjustable dumbbells, however, you often get twice that in one convenient dumbbell. You can even choose the weight capacity which is typically between 40 and 100 pounds.

Yoga Mat

When you’re looking to tone your abs and burn stomach fat, it’s helpful to have a yoga mat. Carrying out crunches, press-ups, sit-ups and other similar exercises can take its toll on your body, but not in the way you think. Hard flooring can begin to prove taxing on your joints, and a yoga mat is necessary to provide at least a small amount of padding. Being more comfortable during these exercises can also mean you work out longer for better effect.

Beauty Artistic-Beauty February 14, 2018

Your Appearance: How to Gain an Edge in Business

When anyone is in business, it’s with the idea of being successful and every little thing counts when it comes to gaining that edge that can tip the scales in your favour. Your looks matter. Some women think Botox treatment is the answer to a good look; others prefer to dress in a way that gives them the edge. How can you do this?

Many studies on the correct dress for business have been done over the years. Wrinkles and Botox aside, it has been found that a person’s appearance always makes a difference, even to those who are aware of this and try not to be affected by the look of a person. That rarely works because it is a subconscious thing, something that goes on deep in the brain telling us whether that person is authentic, skilled, worthy, likeable or even untrustworthy due to the way they present themselves.

Clothing can say a lot about a person whether we like it or not, so it’s important to dress in a way that will gain you favour with others, be they interviewers, clients, suppliers, the boss or simply your co-workers. If you are in business, the clothes you wear will have a bigger impact on your success than you may realise. If you are hoping to get into business it is vital to wear the right kind of clothing so you can basically make the interviewers give you that subconscious tick most don’t even know about.

Beauty Artistic-Beauty January 28, 2018

Cosmetic Surgery

To many people who‘ve never had it, cosmetic surgery such as Botox injections seems unimportant. But no matter what you think of it, it’s certainly important to the ones who decide it is right for them. Everyone should make the best of their looks and if this includes having treatment to remove wrinkles, so be it. However, you should always choose a fully trained surgeon to be sure of getting the best results.

That is why it pays to be wary of undergoing such procedures overseas. You can’t be sure the person who administers the treatment is truly fully trained according to Australian standards. In some cases there is such a person who runs the clinic, but they don’t actually do the procedure; they just oversee it. But sometimes they may not even be in the room at the time.

Fitness Artistic-Beauty October 10, 2017

5 Exercises for Those with No Time

One of the most common excuses for skipping out on exercise is having no time. While many people believe a lack of time is a genuine excuse, it’s really not. Even if you just had one minute spare per day, you could be making a difference to your overall health – even if it’s only slight. If you’re one of the many people who use that age-old “no time” excuse, try any of these five exercises below.

Take the hard road

By taking the hard road during your day, you’re factoring in exercise without even thinking about it. Choose the parking space that’s far away from the office, take the stairs opposed to the lift, and walk to your local convenience store instead of driving. You are carrying out necessary tasks you would do every day, but you’re making sure you are getting exercise while you do them.

Join an exercise class

You probably think that an exercise class is not possible with limited time, but it is. Many personal trainers and fitness gurus time their workout classes for when people finish work. Do your research and find one that’s on your way home. Once you’ve finished work, get into your training gear, and make your way there.

Beauty Artistic-Beauty June 23, 2017

5 Natural Ways to Get More Energy

In the fast-paced world that we now live in, fatigue and a lack of energy are all too common. We find ourselves in stressful, draining situations, we don’t exercise as much as we should, and our diet can be less than ideal in many instances as well. Did you know that a lack of sleep is just one of many reasons why you’re feeling tired or fatigued? Here are five natural ways you can get more energy to feel happier and healthier now and into the future.

1. Get More Sleep
It seems like a given, but many people aren’t getting as much sleep as they’re supposed to. Adults are, on average, supposed to get eight hours of quality shuteye, but how many of you can honestly say you do?

If you’re having trouble sleeping, there are few different things you can do to improve your situation. Firstly, make sure your bedroom is a place of rest. That means you need to turn the TV off, get off your tablet or mobile phone, and take note of what your body is telling you. Go to bed earlier with no technology to distract you, and notice the results immediately.

Health Artistic-Beauty April 01, 2017

Why is it so important to brush every day?

One of the things that dentists hate the most is people who don’t brush their teeth regularly. Toothbrushes were invented for a reasons, and you should brush your teeth at least once per day, every single day. If possible, try and brush twice per day – once in the morning and once before bed.

Regular brushing reduces your risk of cavities:

One of the most popular reasons for people visiting the dentist is because they have painful or unsightly cavities. Cavities, or holes in the teeth, are caused by bacteria which effectively ‘eat’ away the protective outer covering of your teeth, exposing the softer insides. This can cause the teeth to quickly rot, and small holes can quickly turn into large ones.

Cavities can be both painful and very expensive to fix, especially if they aren’t treated quickly. If they get large enough, the root of your teeth can become exposed, causing terrible pain whenever you eat, drink, or expose your tooth to anything foreign. Bad cavities can even cause excruciating toothaches which can be painful all the time.

You can reduce your risk of developing cavities by brushing your teeth regularly. Brushing can help remove plaque and leftover food from your teeth, helping to prevent the build up of material for damaging bacteria to live in and feed on.

Weddings Artistic-Beauty January 09, 2017

How to Remember That Special Birthday Forever

These days many people throw a party for a special birthday be it the 18^th, 21^st, 50^th or onwards. No matter how young or old you are, birthdays are special and when you have a party you will want both yourself and your guests to remember it forever. You can do this by providing a photobooth from which everyone can take their own photos of the occasion.

A photo booth allows you to have much more fun than you could have with a mobile phone camera. For a start there is the setting of the booth, which is out of the main stream party crowd so there are no strangers walking into the photo by mistake. We’ve all taken photos in crowd situations only to find a stranger’s head, arm or back in the background and that really spoils it. With a booth there is no likelihood of this happening because it is set up in a way that offers privacy.

Weddings Artistic-Beauty December 10, 2016

Don’t Forget the Groomsmen: 5 Ways to Say Thanks

While the bridal party is an integral part of any wedding, it can be easy to forget that the groomsmen are too. While you’re showering the bridal party with gifts such as bridesmaid robes, groomsmen often have to make do with a stag event and an unwelcome hangover.

If you’re planning your wedding, and you want to treat your groomsmen to a day they’ll never forget, here are five ways to do so.

Create a goodie bag – Before the wedding, or even during the stag do, treat the groomsmen to a goodie bag. After all, they’ve helped to create a unique day leading up to your wedding, and repayment for their faithful service as both a friend and a groomsman is a nice touch. Items in the goodie bag could include small bottles of liquor, sports tickets, or even a celebratory icon such as a Cuban cigar.

Travel Artistic-Beauty June 08, 2016

Everything You Need To Know About Public Transport In Bali

Bali is an extremely popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world. Many of these visitors don’t drive, which can make getting from one place to another difficult. It can even be hard to get too and from your Bali villas if you have booked them in a somewhat remote area.

Luckily for you, there are plenty of public transport options in Bali which you can rely on to get you around. Public transport is cheap, effective, and it services most of the island. Even if you do drive in your home country, it is often a good idea to just use public transport and taxis when you are on holidays.

Buses:

Buses are definitely the most popular and cheapest mode of transport in Bali. They are used by tourists and locals alike, and can offer a good insight into real Balinese culture. You can choose between entrepreneurial tourist buses, operated by Balinese locals, and ‘bemos’, the public bus service.

Bemos:

Bemos, or small minibuses, are definitely the cheapest way to get around in Bali. They go pretty much everywhere, and they run on set routes, much like bus services in the rest of the world. Although prices start from around 50 cents, drivers will often charge you more when they see that you are a tourist.

Beauty Artistic-Beauty January 06, 2016

5 Ways to Know you Need Braces

Dental care has come a long way in recent years, with new and innovative techniques and products available to make common dental problems more discrete, and easier to manage. The same can be said for braces. Not only can dentists turn crooked teeth into a perfect set of pearly whites, but they can now do so without the need for cumbersome metal braces. A new product called Invisalign Invisible Braces gives you a beautiful smile in as little as nine months, and no one will even notice it’s there!

If you believe you may need braces – Invisalign or standard – a trip to the dentist is in order. However, we’ve also included some common signs to take notice of below.

Crooked or crowded teeth

Crooked or crowded teeth are easily noticeable as they usually overlap other teeth, sit sideways, or don’t sit in line with your other teeth. Referred to by dentists as malocclusions, they are a visible sign that you may benefit from braces. Try flossing between your teeth, and if you find the task hard to do, your teeth may be too crowded. There’s no time like the present to visit your dentist to see what they can do for you.