Body Creations - Helping People Put A New Lift On Life

2011-02-14T13:45:00.001-05:00

I read a great article today at http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/02/14/beating-breast-cancer-a-guide-to-prevention-treatment-and-recovery.aspx that you should really check out. it talks of risk of Breast Cancer along with ways to cut your risk of death in half. It's work a read.

Christmas and the Economy

2008-11-20T14:05:00.003-05:00

Well Christmas is just around the corner. Next week is Thanksgiving (and my Birthday, yes I was a Turkey baby!!!), and the Christmas shopping madness officially starts. Are you ready? I know I'm not. You are probably hearing on the news or have felt it personally, about how bad the economy is today. I'm afraid that we have not seen the worse of it. People are losing their jobs, homes, and savings. That's one thing I really like about having my own business along side my full-time job. Yes it is a lot of work. Yes there are days that I am dragging in the door at night. Yes there are days I wonder what I got myself into. But the truth of that matter is I wouldn't give up my little piece of sanity for anything. I love my business even if some days I am just exhausted. I tell my down-line that they don't call it network marketing for nothing, it requires work but the rewards are great. With Christmas upon us, I am glad that I have the extra income from my bra business to go Christmas shopping with. I know Christmas is not about how much you spend on gifts, food and decorations, but at the same time as we come together as a family it is great to be able to give. We all need to remember what the season is really about, and what the celebration is really for. At the same time enjoy the Holiday season, and be thankful for all you have. Even in the bad economic times we all can probably think of a hand full of people that are worse off than us that we know personally. That is why I am extending my hand out to anyone who is interested in starting their home-based business, either to work along side their full-time job, or to replace a lost job. We have products that women need and want. Our products also make great Christmas gift for everyone on your list. What have you got to loose? Are you willing to earn the rewards that we have to offer? I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas Season, and a Happy and Prosperous 2009.

European Facial

2008-10-29T10:37:00.005-04:00

With winter coming you all know what that means...DRY SKIN. To keep your face looking great here is a great little facial that you can do with a few of the Beauty by Jeunique products that will leave you feeling refreshed, with a beautiful, healthy glow to your skin.

Begin with your cleaning regimen, but only do the cleanse and tone steps. Do not moisturize. Place a little bit of Hunza Rich Moisturizer on your palms and rub your hands together, back and forth, to heat up your hands. Then gently pat your face, transferring the Hunza Rich to your face. Wet and wring out a washcloth. Roll it up and place it in the microwave for one minute. Be careful removing it because it will be hot…so grab it by one corner and flip it open. Place it very close to your face (don’t actually touch the face) so your pores will open and the Hunza Rich will penetrate. Once the steam is gone, gently press the cloth on your face but do not rub. Now put some Purifying Mineral Masque on the Masque Brush and apply to your face in an upward motion. Then recline for 10-15 minutes. Next splash warm water on your face and remove the masque gently with a washcloth. Use your toner again to make sure your have removed all the residue of the masque. Plus, you want to close your pores. Now apply your Ultra Moist Moisturizer as the final step. Your skin will look beautiful and feel even better!

2008-10-22T09:24:00.003-04:00

Your Breast and the Bra You Should Be Wearing

Health Considerations
The breast is composed of adipose tissue (fatty tissue), glandular epithelium, ducts, blood vessels, lymph vessels, collagen supporting fibers, and the skin. These are all overlays upon the normal musculature of the chest wall. Exercise will tone up and increase the size of the musculature. The breast, however, on top of these muscles is as soft and pliable as any tissue in the entire human body. Poorly fitting bras displace this tissue, pushing it under the arm, directing it over the chest wall.

Most women do not know how to properly take care of their breast. They wear ill-fitting garments that give little or no support and redirect the breast tissue, impeding circulation and lymphatic drainage, which interfere directly with cellular health. She should regularly perform breast self-examination for the presence of lumps, swelling, heat, and soreness. She should also make sure she wears a correctly fitted, properly supporting bra.

In its unprotected position, the breast is subjected to bumping and bruising by the arms. It is also subjected to stretch and movement due to the pull of gravity with every step, if not properly supported. It is subject to hormonal influences associated with pregnancy, lactation and the menstrual cycle. Adding to this scenario, an ill-fitting bra as a constant irritant can create problems.

Breasts are not the same size even on the same woman. They vary in size due to heredity, diet, age, and general state of health. Compressing breasts into bras of predetermined size and configuration only guarantees the fill will be poor at best, unless individually fitted on each woman; hence the importance of custom-fitted bras.

An improper ill-fitting bra gives little or no support, and distorts the breast tissue. It will often impeding circulation, and in extreme cases, divide the tissue of the breast into separate glandular masses. An ill-fitting bra displaces the breast tissue pushing it under the arm, flattening it farther over the chest wall, or allowing the figure to become droopy and pendulous.

Most bras tend to constrict both the blood circulation, and the type of lymphatic drainage from the breast, which may play a major part in breast disease. The breast is subject to movement, and stretches due to the pull of gravity with every step if not properly supported. The least a woman should do is perform monthly self-breast examinations, and wear a properly fitted orthopedic type bra to give proper support.

The Smaller Figure
A small-busted woman usually does not make the most of what she has. She usually wears a padded bra that gives her a false front. It also flattens and spreads her breast tissue over her chest wall, and impedes circulation throughout the tissue. Separating the breast can cause mastitis and other health problems especially during pregnancy or lactation.

The Normal Figure
Most of these women buy bras that not only do not adequately support and protect their breast, but the bras they wear are really a source of irritation as well. Through the years they develop pendulous, matronly looking breast because of a lack of proper support from their bras. The breast tissue moves with each step in an ill-fitted bra so that the collagenous fibers supporting the tissue is stretched or broken, stretch marks are visible in the skin. The breast tissue is displaced under the arms, down the midriff and into a now pendulous bust-line. A properly fitted bra, worn through the years, will keep that youthful figure a woman desires.

The Large Endowed Breast
The fuller figured woman has the greatest problem for finding a bra that really fits and supports. The extra weight of her breast not only compounds the problems previously mentioned, but also makes it nearly impossible, in today’s marketplace, to find a bra that fits correctly. Most bras only provide support by being suspended from a sliding shoulder strap. The pressure makes deep, painful grooves in women’s shoulders. Elastic straps progressively stretch, causing the problems described above. The weight of the breasts can also cause posture problems.

The correctly fitted bra on the other hand provided proper support, relief from sore shoulders. It minimizes the appearance of the fuller figure by facilitating improved drainage of accumulated breast fluid afforded by improved circulation. She looks thinner and is more comfortable.

Teenage Figure
The teenage girl needs to have a bra that will provide her with support and direction so that she can continue to keep the loveliness of her youthful figure. Her breast tissue needs to be properly positioned and supported, which only the proper bra can provide.

Sports Minded Figure
When a woman is active in sports, the breast tissue will be subjected to a great deal of movement. The proper bra will counteract the effects motion play upon the stretching of delicate bust tissue.

Mother-To-Be Figure
The pregnant woman is experiencing many changes in her body. The proper fitting bra can help provide gentle and firm support to aid the increase in the breast’s fullness.

Mastectomy
A woman who has undergone a mastectomy has special needs. A correctly fitted bra can assure that the prosthesis can be worn with comfort and security and that the woman has renewed confidence and self-esteem.

Three Steps to Follow for Breast Care

Control weight. Avoid caffeine, dairy and yeast products. Drastically reduce dietary fats, particularly low-density fats, but get adequate essential fats like cod liver oil. Keep the colon functioning well with a wide variety of fiber food (veggies). Limit your stress. Take Vitamins C and E, Beta Carotene a balanced B Complex Formula and the minerals, Selenium and Chromium.
Maintain an exercise program and strengthen pectoral muscles.
Buy and wear proper custom-fitted bras that will reposition your breast tissue to its natural position and give you the support you need to comfortably keep your bust-line in its proper place.

Wearing a Good Orthopedic-Type Bra Will…
· Reposition her breast tissue, and give the support to comfortably keep her bust-line in its proper place.
· Support the breast from underneath, rather than supporting from the shoulder straps.
· Prevents pressure from flattening the breast tissue.
· Firmly supports the breast to take out almost all the motion of the breast during activities.
· Supports and holds the breast forward, and high enough so that the apex of the breast is midway between the shoulders and the elbows.
· Re-establishes optimum blood flow and lymphatic drainage throughout the breast tissue.
· Helps keep a post-lactation breast from drooping, makes an excellent nursing bra.
· For women so unfortunate to have lost a breast due to cancer, the Jeunique bra, along with a custom prosthesis with a similar weight as the remaining breast will feel properly balanced.
· There are no wires or stays to gouge or bruise the breast tissue.

Every woman, from puberty on throughout life, should wear a properly fitted, custom-fitted bra, just as she would wear properly fitted shoes. This helps her to not only feel better, but she can enjoy better health through a very vital step in proper breast care.

Information provided is from “The Nutritional Research Foundation Bulletin” compiled by Dr. Bryce M.D.
Melissa Aker is an independent distributor and professional fitter of Beauty by Jeunique products. She can be reached at 276-620-9989 or maker162@hotmail.com