Bed Bug Epidemic

By now, I am almost positive that everyone has heard something about this bed bug epidemic we have found ourselves in. I know here in New York, we are all ready to move south, away from these annoying little critters!
I have been doing some research and although no one has yet to find an effective way to get rid of them, I have read that rubbing alcohol will slow them down some.

Of course, this isn't by any way a solution to the problem, but it will help buy some time to get an exterminator or find a product that actually works. I also read that using store bought bombs will not work! In fact, they will actually aggravate the issue even more because the fumes cause the bed bugs to scatter away from the bomb to other parts of the house! What are we to do?

Well, here are some tips that the latter of articles are recommending:

• Do not move any furniture around. This will cause the bed bugs which are hiding in the furniture a new home in other parts of the house
• Spray alcohol on and around all bedding and furniture
• Seal any cracks in the walls or flooring
• Continuously sweep and vaccuum
• Use double sided tape on bed linings to see if you even have a bed bug problem
• Wash all laundry, including and most importantly bed linens, on a weekly basis, drying for an extra cycle on high. Bed bugs cannot withstand prelonged high temperatures

Unfortunately, there really is no solution aside from repeat methods.  I have found some products that will help buy some time but remember, bed bugs are able to stay dormant for months at a time without feeding so just because you are no longer getting bit, doesn't mean they have found a new home elsewhere!

Avon Helps With Aging Skin

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Check out all of the great skincare products that Avon has to offer. While you're there, check out the rest of the product lines. We now have clothes, jewelry, even kitchen and bakeware!

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The Truth About Snoring

We've all witnessed it! Whether it is you personally or someone who sleeps around you, you have heard the unpleasant sounds of snoring! Being a quite amusing word in itself, many people are unaware of the reasons which make certain people snore. Let's face it, if it was a normal phase of life, wouldn't everyone snore?

The Reasons

Snoring is caused by any obstruction in the breathing process or pathways. This could be caused from time to time by a stuffing nose or sinus infection, or be caused by a long term, more in depth reason such as a polyp or inflamed tonsils. Even a sore throat could cause a person to snore. Did you know that when you sleep in certain positions your tongue may be pushed back a bit, causing your throat passage to be slightly blocked? This could also be a cause of snoring while you sleep.

It is somewhat fascinating that even while you sleep, your body will breathe on its own, despite blocked passageways. This is why some people snore much louder and deeper than others. It's been said that you are not supposed to attempt to make someone else stop snoring while they are sleeping. In essence, this is because you may cause more blockage and in very, very rare cases, you may cause the person to stop breathing. Much like sleep walking, it is best to confront these situations when the person is widely awake and conscious of what you are attempting to do!

The Solutions

Doctors recommend patients who snore excessively to maintain a healthy weight at all times. This will keep the breathing passages clear of excess fat from blocking them. Some doctors recommend sleeping on your side rather than on your back, to avoid your tongue from positioning itself in front of your throat passage. An old home remedy which may also work for some people who casually snore is to rub some VapoRub or eucalyptus on their chest before going to sleep. The vapors will relax your nerves and open up your breathing passages, allowing more air to travel through.

If you find, or a partner tells you that you have a tendency to snore in your sleep, talk it over with your doctor. Although it may be a simple reason like your sleep position, it is always best to make sure with a trained physician!
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Beach Body Tips!

So, summer is right around the corner and you think it's too late to get your beach body ready? Wrong! Even if you aren't heading to the beach this summer, you can still get a beach body. Here are some simple tips to get you on the right track.

1. Walking is the best thing that anyone can do. If you can put in 30 minutes a day then you are going to shed those unwanted pounds like no tomorrow. 
2. Drink plenty of water and kick the soda, tea, and other junk juice to the curb. When you get hungry, have a glass of water first to see if you really are hungry. 
3. Make sure you take a good multivitamin and even mix in some resistance training when possible. 

Remember, to get toned you need to do low weights, high reps. What this basically means is that you need to use a weight that you can do many many times. Don't put something on the bar that you can only do once or twice, aim for 3 sets of 10. One last tip is to not sleep the summer away. Getting up early on your day off will help you get motivated to be active and not sleep your summer away. Use the helpful tips and incorporate them into your workout for optimal results and you'll start noticing your new body in just a few weeks!
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