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An important part of decoration besides furniture, rugs or even decorative objects is finding the right decoration for our windows.

When I bought my first house, I bought cloth curtains for all the rooms in the house. My room had white curtains with salmon color shades, this was very fashion at the time. When I moved to my present house I was already tired of the shades and I removed them.

I still have cloth curtains all over the house although most people I know have blinds in some rooms. Blinds are quite fashionable now and they really make a room look nice.

Cloth curtains or blinds the choice must be made according to our taste and the room utility. A home office for sure will look great with blinds but for a bedroom I prefer cloth curtains.

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It’s time for another Light Recipe. High temperatures and good weather (at least here in Portugal) make us want easy, light and fresh recipes that’s why this week I choose a healthy salad.

I found this EatingWell Power Salad at the EatingWell website.

This recipe is very easy to prepare, it only takes 10 minutes to be ready, ingredients are very easy to find and we usually have them at home, no fat ingredients so…let’s cook for the family.

• 6 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup dressing, such as Creamy Dill Ranch Dressing (recipe follows)
• 10 cherry tomatoes
• 4 slices roast turkey breast, cut up (3 ounces)
• 2 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese, cut up (2 ounces)

Toss greens, carrots, onion and dressing in a large bowl until coated. Divide between 2 plates. Arrange tomatoes, turkey and cheese on top of the salad.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 180 calories; 4 g fat (1 g sat, 0 g mono); 27 mg cholesterol; 19 g carbohydrate; 21 g protein; 6 g fiber; 757 mg sodium; 956 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (290% daily value), Vitamin C (70% dv), Folate (55% dv), Calcium (40% dv).
Exchanges: 3 vegetable, 2 very lean meat, 1/2 fat
1 Carbohydrate Serving

Do you have some Light Recipes to share? Leave you link and I will be please to visit your site or blog.

Eat healthy food and Have a Better Life.

When I look for an article online I love to be able to find a lot of articles to choose from on the same site. Jewels of Denial is the right site to look for any jewel we want because the variety of articles available is amazing.

All models are very fashionable, with attractive colors and themes adjusted to any occasion or situation. At Jewels of Denial you can find beautiful:

• Anklets
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• Chains
• Children’s
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I particularly like the Enamel Stackable Rings because there are really nice themes we can choose from. Sophisticate or casual the design is very fresh, young and attractive.

My daughter would love the earrings available for her, Dolphins and Lady Beetles are some of the themes available for children.

If we sign up for the E-Mail newsletter we will have a 20% off coupon. This is a great opportunity to save some money.

There was an interesting documentary yesterday on TV about Anorexia Nervosa Disorder. The four cases that were shown were from four woman aged 15, 18, 23 and 32. The 32 years old is a person I know. I already knew she suffered for that disorder but I was never too close to ask for details.

All the four cases started with “a diet” just to lose a few pounds and the obsession for constant diet came afterwards when losing a few pounds wasn’t enough.

But what is Anorexia Nervosa?:

Anorexia nervosa is a type of eating disorder. People who have anorexia have an intense fear of gaining weight. They severely limit the amount of food they eat and can become dangerously thin.

Anorexia affects both the body and the mind. It may start as dieting, but it gets out of control. You think about food, dieting, and weight all the time. You have a distorted body image. Other people say you are too thin, but when you look in the mirror, you see a fat person. Continue reading here.

What causes anorexia?

Eating disorders are complex, and experts don’t really know what causes them. But they may be due to a mix of family history, social factors, and personality traits. You may be more likely to have anorexia if:

Other people in your family are obese, have an eating disorder, or have a mood disorder such as depression or anxiety.

You have a job or do a sport that stresses body size, such as ballet, modeling, or gymnastics.

You are the type of person who tries to be perfect all the time, never feels good enough, or worries a lot.

You are dealing with stressful life events, such as divorce, moving to a new town or school, or losing a loved one.

Continue reading here.

How is it treated?

All people who have anorexia need treatment. Even if you or someone you care about has only a couple of the signs of an eating disorder, get help now. Early treatment gives the best chance of overcoming anorexia.

Treatment can help you get back to and stay at a healthy weight, learn good eating habits, and learn to feel better about yourself. Because anorexia is both a physical and emotional problem, you may work with a doctor, a dietitian, and a counselor.

There are no medicines to treat anorexia. But if you are depressed or anxious, your doctor may prescribe an antidepressant medicine. Continue reading here

If you have teenagers, a relative, a friend that is on a diet and keeps trying to lose more and more weight, please make sure it is a simple diet and not a diet out of control. Those who suffer from Anorexia Nervosa can die if they don’t get help on time.

Acne is a problem of all ages, not only teenagers have to deal with it but also people in their 20s and 30s. I’m on my late 30s and from time to time due to stress or when I eat too many sweets or greasy food I have too deal with acne on my chin.

Acne can happen with different intensities depending on the skin type and the acne treatments should be chosen accordingly. But most of the times we try several treatments and never find the one that works. Of course a dermatologist has a primordial role when choosing a acne treatment for a specific type of skin but we never know how the skin is going to react to the treatment.

If you have acne you can search for acne treatment reviews at www.sybervision.com and check the treatments available and their reviews. If you are doing a acne treatment you can submit your review and let others know your opinion about that treatment. Exchange of information can be a good source while searching for the best acne treatment.

It’s time for another shower, this time Needle Shower.

It consists in a high pressure jet directed to different parts of the body from a distance of 4 to 5 meters. The therapist controls the water intensity and its temperature according to the body zone. The patient can be sitting or standing.

The high pressure if the water makes a deep massage in the conjunctive and muscle tissue.

Results: It’s advised to fight cellulite, rheumatism, bone and skin problems as well as obesity (it’s good to lose weight). It also has a relaxing function.

Other Showers: Scottish Shower, Vichy Shower, Subaquatic Shower, Kneipp Shower, Horizontal Shower, Steam Shower and Rain Shower.