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The Q and A on Cleansing Your Skin

by Kyle Richey

With all of the time Ive put into educating myself and others about body cleansing its almost unthinkable that I have never taken the time to assemble a Q&A style article in the topic of skin cleansing. I spend a few hours every day responding to email which is related to the topic of skin cleansing and all of the benefits that come with it.

I find it humbling that so many people trust me and what I have to say about all the research Ive done on this subject. I just love helping others to find a way that they can look better and be more secure with their looks as well. Everything is worth it when I get those thank you notes, so I have put together an article that will answer some of the most common questions I get from time to time.

What Is Body Cleansing?- Body cleansing is a method for removing toxins and impurities from your body. Acne is only one problem that the buildup of these toxins in the body can cause and body cleansing allows them to be safely released from your system. We are primarily concerned here with skin, but there are a host of other health benefits to body cleansing.

How Does Body Cleansing Work? ” Actually it can be a very long process that requires that you take cleansing products over time. You may still see some breakouts in the beginning, but you shouldnt worry about this. The longer you work on the cleansing, youll see your skin looking better and better as the days go by as you get rid of these toxins.

How Long Before My Skin Looks Beautiful?- This is a question I’ve wrestled with for quite some time because each individual is different. Even though we are made up of the same inner organs, our bodies process things at different rates so there are many variables to include. I can’t give you an exact time, but after a week of doing it myself, my skin was less oily and looked much healthier.

What Happens If I Skip Days In Between?- I am very glad you asked that. If nothing else in this article sticks in your mind, I hope that this does. You should stick to the routine. Its not easy, but your results will come much more quickly if you take the time every day to follow the routine.

Is Something Like This Expensive?- When it comes to body cleansing and its benefits for your skin and all around health, this is perhaps not quite the right question to ask. Let me answer that question with another question: What is your health worth? Whether or not it is expensive depends on the individual.

These are just a few questions and answers to get you started, but you won’t get the full effect until you read my checklists I’ve put together. What I’ve done is take notes from the 125 page Acne Free in 3 Days eBook and put all the good information within these four or five pages of checklists. It will save hours of research and hopefully, I can help you become a healthier person.

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Some Tips for Anti-Aging Skin Care

by Kyle Richey

Isn’t it interesting how young people can’t wait to get older and older people want nothing more than to be younger - or least to look younger! Anti-aging skincare products are a billion dollar a year industry as people, both men and women, strive for that youthful appearance.

Of course, there’s no miracle product that’ll make a senior look like a teen. However, you can do things that will help, as part of a good anti-aging skin care program. While these tips won’t make anyone look like a kid again, they will experience improved texture and tone, and healthier skin. Healthier skin will be less prone to blemishes and wrinkles, too.

One important part of any anti-aging skin care program is cleaning your face. It’s important to do this daily, to remove dirt, pollutants, makeup and other irritants. As we sleep, our bodies renew and re-energize themselves. That includes the skin, so cleansing before you sleep is important.

It doesnt take much to clog the pores up with cosmetics, dirt and other small particles that can easily work their way in to you pores. You need to treat your skin gently to help aid the process of your anti-aging skin care regime. Using regular and harsh soaps will only cause more damage to your skin.

Your regular body soap is too harsh to wash your face with. It can cause dryness and flaking which in return only helps the wrinkles and blemish to flourish. You must use a gentle face cleaner to help win the anti-aging skin battle.

Moisturizing is of course a major part of any anti-aging skin care regimen. Everything we do during the day strips moisture from our skin, especially as we’re exposed to harsh weather and other elements.

Stress too pulls moisture from the skin, and who isn’t under a tremendous amount of stress today? A good moisturizer under makeup during the day is important for your anti-aging skin care regimen, as is a nighttime cream as well. The day cream will protect your skin from sun, wind, and pollutants, and the nighttime cream will help your body heal and repair.

Taking good care of yourself overall is another important aspect of any good anti-aging skin care routine. You need to drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, watch your diet, and get adequate amounts of rest as well.

Neglecting any of these things will reveal itself in your skin’s condition. And really, what good is any anti-aging skincare product or routine if you’re not rested or don’t hydrate yourself by drinking enough water? There are very few products on the market that can make up for neglecting your health or for not getting enough rest.

Instead of looking for a lotion or wrinkle cream, be sure to stay healthy. Taking care of yourself is the best kind of anti-aging skin care you can practice. Combined with good cleansing routines and moisturizing, being healthy will help you look young for many years to come.

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How to Use Feng Shui Candles

by Kyle Richey

If youre looking to add some elements of feng shui into your home, you may have heard some people talk about or mention feng shui candles. What exactly are these and what is their purpose? How should they be used, and are there places where they shouldnt be used for real feng shui?

The Five Natural Elements and Feng Shui Candles

Feng shui teaches that there are five natural elements. These are earth, metal, wood, fire and water. There needs to be a harmony between these elements in every room or space. What exactly does that mean?

Simply put, you can think about how different elements either feed or destroy one another. Wood feeds fire, but water destroys it. Earth feeds wood, but metal destroys that. Destruction is not something thats taught in feng shui, but balance is. So, if you have a room that has very strong elements of earth, such as the warm tones of your living room or bedroom, you may want to introduce some balance by bringing in the element of fire ” and this is where feng shui candles come into play. Obviously you cant set up a bonfire in your home, and not every room has a fireplace, but candles are a small and affordable way to accomplish this.

Energy and Feng Shui Candles

Because fire is an element that is associated with strong feelings, such as energy and perseverance, you can use this element in a room that is dull and lifeless. Likewise, if you need to energize your bedroom, feng shui candles are a great idea. Fire has been an element that has fascinated man for ages. A sense of power and energy has long been associated with fire. Do remember that to be on the safe side all fires need to be put out properly and never left unattended.

Feng shui candles are not limited to any certain room. They can be used in the dining room, the family room, or any other room of your home. Try using them to eat dinner by instead of the overhead lights and see how energized your children become. They will be more talkative than normal.

Where Not to Use Feng Shui Candles

Fire is a very strong element and for this reason you need to be careful not to go overboard using it. If you have a big fireplace in your house, you probably already have enough of the fire element. Don’t line your mantelpiece with candles in this instance because this will be overdoing it. Keep the feng shui candles for another place in your home, far enough away from the fireplace not to compete.

And of course, you do need to exercise all cautions when using feng shui candles anywhere. Avoid using them in your childrens’ rooms, or around pets who may knock them over.

When you decide to use feng shui candles, paying attention to the right and wrong way to use them will ensure that you will have a renewed energy in your home and your everyday life.

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Benefits of Body Cleansing for Your Skin

by Kyle Richey

One thing that I love the most about using the internet is that I can try something that looks great and then let others know how it worked for me. This helps people out when they want to know if something worked for them without trying it or buying it. One area I worked on recently was body cleansing. In looking for information, I came across an ebook about becoming acne free in only three days and it looked helpful.

Of course, my upfront thoughts are the same as yours, I’m quite the skeptic. Seriously, the first question that entered my mind was whether or not this system will last or if it just goes away and resurfaces after a few more days. You have to remember that it takes time to body cleanse, so getting rid of something all together in only 3 days sounded like a long shot.

Now let me just have a brief word here about the importance I place on body cleansing as a beneficial thing for ones skin. A lot of people think that merely taking a shower daily is sufficient cleansing to keep your skin healthy. This is not quite the case, though certainly everyone should continue to shower. The ideal way to maintain the health of your skin is by making your overall health better; that is, to treat yourself from the inside out.

Acne is only one problem which is caused by the buildup of toxins and impurities in the body. These toxins can cause skin problems (among others) which can cause loss of self esteem, depression and so on ” which leaves you more vulnerable to other illnesses!

Not only does proper cleansing help to get these toxins out of the body, but it can help your pores to open up, making the entire process go faster for you. The dirt can get worked out and closed areas can be opened up, then being able to cleanse themselves and look healthy and beautiful.

The first time I ever tried it I was a little worried about spending money for something I was unsure of, but now, after seeing the benefits and just feeling better about myself, I couldn’t be happier.

Back to the promise of being acne free in three days. After I started trying this process, I started to sit down every day and write about how the process affected my skin and my entire body. While it was not an easy process to go through, I did tough my way through the program and all the pages that I had to read to make the program work.

Lucky for you, I toughed my way through it and the hundred plus pages that have to be read in order to make this work. Listen, I know after a long day of work you really don’t want to spend hours upon hours reading something unless you know it’s going to be beneficial for you. So I created a daily diary and a compact checklist that are about four or five pages long for you to utilize.

Youll cut down on the reading you have to do and youll be able to read about everything I went through before you decide to try it. So, when you read it, hopefully youll begin to see that body cleansing is very important for your skin, your looks, and for your health as well.

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Chinese Feng Shui ” How to Use This Ancient Art

by Kyle Richey

We are hearing more about alternative practices these days than ever before and people are becoming increasingly open minded. Many people are interested in the ancient science and art that is feng shui. They want to know whether it can really bring vitality and positive energy into their lives and help with such things as health, wealth and overall happiness.

Chinese feng shui is not a magic bullet to bring bags of money to your doorstep or miraculously cure your ailments. There are however many positive benefits that you can receive when applying Chinese feng shui principles to your life. Let’s have a closer look at some of these.

For one, Chinese feng shui encourages peace and harmony in the home, and along those lines, encourages people to de-clutter their environments and their lives overall. Of course, its absolutely impossible to decide what exactly can and cannot be considered clutter in your home and your life; as the old saying goes, One mans trash is another mans treasure. However, the application of Chinese feng shui is meant to encourage positive energy and to get rid of anything that drains you of this energy, or that introduces negative feelings and energy in your life.

Of course, this doesn’t just apply to material possessions. You can also declutter in regards to spiritual and metaphorical possessions, too. Some people have friends who only get in contact when they need something, and tend to leave them feeling empty and drained after a short visit. These are the sort of people who might be cluttering up your life. If they take more than they add, you should revisit your relationship with them, using an objective eye.

Its also true that the Asian cultures value hard work and applying ones self to your family and your career. Chinese feng shui encourages you to use your energy in these types of positive ways; by doing so, you will be only encouraging more positive energy in your life. Think about how that might apply in your own family.

Decide if you’re using your energy, time, and resources as a way to encourage strong, healthy bonds with your family. If you see your family as a good place invest your positive energy, you’re applying an important principle of Chinese feng shui. Positive energy always creates more positive energy. Once you know this, you’ll be happy to work hard to create strong, lasting family bonds.

Chinese feng shui places a lot of emphasis on color use, both in homes and other environments. You should be careful not to fall for myth and folklore when dealing with this aspect. There is no basis for a front red door being lucky or that certain colors bring wealth when liberally used in a certain room.

However, when you used certain colors in particular areas of the home, you can create a desired mood. If you use a bright color, you’ll feel more energized. Soft or dark colors are more likely to soothe you and make you more calm.

These are just a few of the ways that Chinese feng shui can be used to improve the amount of vitality and positive energy in your life.

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Decorating and Feng Shui ” A True Blend of Art and Science!

by Kyle Richey

When considering a home remodeling project, you may be interested in knowing how decorating and feng shui work together, and whether or not you can introduce some of these principles to your own home for your own benefit.

It may surprise you to know that decorating and feng shui are a true blend of not just art, but some science as well. Why do we say this? For one thing, there are no hard and fast rules about applying feng shui to your life. There are many so-called experts who can give you advice, but in the end, it will be up to you to make the decision of what you like and what you dont.

This aspect of feng shui and decorating is the part which can be called art. The rest is down to subjectivity. There are no rights or wrongs because what is appealing to one person might be unappealing to another. We all have different personal tastes.

You’ll get a lot of advice about decluttering your home, as well as about how to use color to create the correct moods, energies, and tensions, but there aren’t any hard and fast rules in this area, either. While someone might come into your home and declare that your collected knick knacks are clutter, they may be prized possessions to you. You’ll have to decide how each possession affects you to find out whether it’s a form of clutter or not.

When you are using feng shui in conjunction with decorating, you should show balance and exercise caution. What you might see as clutter-free, someone else might see as sterile and cold, or vice versa. There are no rules and no right or wrong answers. You just need to interpret the feng shui principles for yourself and decide what is appealing to you and what looks good in your home.

Decorating and feng shui is also part science, however. There are some real, biological facts behind its teachings regarding clutter, color, entryways, and so on. Scientists have researched how tense and anxious people feel when surrounded by a cluttered environment, and how color can and does affect ones mood. Bold and bright colors are a great pick me up, while warmer colors make you feel soothed and relaxed. Softer colors can also be a calming influence, while those bold colors make you feel energized and in control.

Additionally, the entryway to ones home and to every room in your house also does much to set a mood or tone. This is like the first impression you get when you meet someone, and that first impression can set the entire tone for the rest of your relationship with them.

When applying the principles of decorating and feng shui, its important to think about that first impression you get when you walk up to your home or when you walk into a room. It helps to sometimes stand right in the entryway of your home or of each room and do a quick, honest evaluation. What is your impression of the atmosphere? How do you immediately feel? Does your home and each room therein feel warm and inviting, or are you somewhat put off, so to speak?

By applying these basic principles of decorating and feng shui, you can begin to experience both the art and science of this ancient practice.

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Body Cleansing Benefits on the Skin

by Kyle Richey

One thing that I love the most about using the internet is that I can try something that looks great and then let others know how it worked for me. This helps people out when they want to know if something worked for them without trying it or buying it. One area I worked on recently was body cleansing. In looking for information, I came across an ebook about becoming acne free in only three days and it looked helpful.

At first I was of course skeptical. I thought, lets see whether or not this system really cures acne or just treats the symptoms only to have them come back in a few days time. After all, body cleansing is usually an extended process. As such, curing something like acne in only three days sounded a little far fetched to me.

Of course you should first understand how important body cleansing can be before I tell you about my experiences. Many people fell that just showering and keep your body clean each day is doing everything that you need to keep your skin clean and healthy. However, it is important that you take care of your skin from the inside out as well.

There are a variety of toxins that can build up in the body to create problems with your skin, such as rashes, acne, and even dermatitis. If you are dealing with any of these problems, then it can cause you to have problems with self confidence and self esteem as well.

Cleansing helps your skin in two ways ” removing toxins from your body while also opening your pores to let the entire process of cleansing work more quickly and efficiently.

When I first tried this, I was a bit leery about spending my money on something I was not quite sure of. However, after seeing these benefits, I am so happy and I feel so much more confident about myself.

So, back to this Acne Free in 3 days and the steps I took to make your research run a little smoother. For over a month, I sat down after every day and wrote about how it was affecting my skin and body overall. I have to tell you, it wasn’t easy and actually was quite difficult to go through this process.

Lucky for you, I toughed my way through it and the hundred plus pages that have to be read in order to make this work. Listen, I know after a long day of work you really don’t want to spend hours upon hours reading something unless you know it’s going to be beneficial for you. So I created a daily diary and a compact checklist that are about four or five pages long for you to utilize.

This will not only cut down tremendous amounts of time, you will be able to read about the trials and tribulations before experiencing them yourself. I hope when you read it can become clear to you not only how important body cleansing the skin is for looks, but also for your health overall.

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Decorating and Feng Shui ” When Art and Science Meet!

by Kyle Richey

If you’re thinking about remodeling your home, you might be interested in knowing about the way that decorating and feng shui can be combined. If you want, you can even introduce some of the principles of feng shui into your home and reap the benefits.

It may surprise you to know that decorating and feng shui are a true blend of not just art, but some science as well. Why do we say this? For one thing, there are no hard and fast rules about applying feng shui to your life. There are many so-called experts who can give you advice, but in the end, it will be up to you to make the decision of what you like and what you dont.

This aspect of feng shui and decorating is the part which can be called art. The rest is down to subjectivity. There are no rights or wrongs because what is appealing to one person might be unappealing to another. We all have different personal tastes.

There is plenty of advice when it comes to using color to create tension, energy and mood and also when it comes to de-cluttering your living space, but there are no set rules about this either. One person might view their ornaments as prized possessions and feel happy every time they look at them. To another person, these items might be considered unnecessary dust collectors and serve no other function apart from being in the way.

When applying the principles of decorating and feng shui, you need to exercise caution and show balance. What someone else sees as a lack of clutter, you might see as being cold and sterile, and vice versa. Again, no hard and fast rules, no right and wrong answers, just some principles that you need to interpret for yourself.

Decorating and feng shui is also part science, however. There are some real, biological facts behind its teachings regarding clutter, color, entryways, and so on. Scientists have researched how tense and anxious people feel when surrounded by a cluttered environment, and how color can and does affect ones mood. Bold and bright colors are a great pick me up, while warmer colors make you feel soothed and relaxed. Softer colors can also be a calming influence, while those bold colors make you feel energized and in control.

Additionally, the entryway to ones home and to every room in your house also does much to set a mood or tone. This is like the first impression you get when you meet someone, and that first impression can set the entire tone for the rest of your relationship with them.

When you apply principles of decorating and feng shui, be sure to think about this type of first impression. You might want to stand in the doorway and honestly evaluate how you feel. Decide what your impression of the room’s atmosphere is, and how you feel immediately upon looking at the room. Decide whether the room and your home as a whole feel inviting, depressing, enlivening or peaceful.

Application of these simple principles of decorating and feng shui can help you experience this discipline as both an art and as a science.

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Feng Shui ” Taking the Country By Storm

by Kyle Richey

These days many no-nonsense designers and modern day engineers are actually resorting to the age-old art of Feng Shui. The art of Feng Shui governs the correct placement of buildings, accessories and furniture so attract the maximum amount of positive energy in the house and life. However, it is quite surprising, why would people living in the age of technology and facts now go towards such an ancient art?

Its important to note that feng shui is not just art, although it can be called that. There are no hard and fast rules about many of the elements of feng shui, just like any other medium, so there is a lot of room for interpretation ” as there is in art.

This does not mean, however, that there is no science behind feng shui. For instance take the advice given by interior designers to keep the rooms of a house tidy. There is a sound reason behind this - a messy room can lead to depression and keep one from being at their most productive, besides simply being unsightly.

Feng shui also puts a great deal of importance on the use of color, advising that bright colors such as yellow and orange be used in rooms where you need the most energy (the kitchen and breakfast nooks, for example) and that you should use the warmer colors of brown or green for places where you want to feel comforted and safe, such as the living room or bedroom.

Scientists and biologists know that there is a great deal of fact in the thought that color affects mood. Bright and bold colors can perk you up, while darker colors can bring your mood down. Feng shui may not have decades of biological research under its belt, but it is interesting how it encouraged this type of thinking long before science came on board.

Feng Shui is finding more acceptance amongst people these days since everyone wants maximum energy in their lives. Most people multi-task, are quite busy in their lives and hence are quite stressed out. Most people want something that can add a zing to their lives and give them a zest for living. Nowadays, with its soaring popularity Feng Shui is a hot choice to brighten up your life and add a spring in your step.

When all is said and done, Feng Shui has no harmful side effects. After all, what side effect can cleaning your clutter or trying a different shade of paint on the wall have? It can only be happiness! Hence there is no harm in trying out Feng Shui.

It looks like Feng Shui has found acceptance in millions of people. This age-old science or art what ever you may term it, has become an integral part of our lives in every aspect. Feng Shui is governing our lifestyle in a big way, whether it is the use of the right color or maximum energy flow in our house, most people have made Feng Shui an indispensable part of their lifestyle.

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Jade and Feng Shui: intertwined?

by Kyle Richey

If you are looking to unleash the power of unlimited energy in your life, have you thought about investigating feng shui? This ancient art and science promises to bring you good health, good luck, prosperity, and boundless vitality and energy.

How much of these assumptions could be true? Could de-cluttering your business, rearranging your home bring luck and prosperity? Feng shui is so over hyped, if one could describe it that way, it makes you wonder if these claims hold true or the feng shui item you recently purchased for your home real or fake.

For instance, take jade. Is jade an element of feng shui? What is the use of jade in feng shui? It is a common gemstone in Asia, but what is the real reason some tie jade and feng shui together? What, if anything does jade have to do with feng shui? Let’s look at this question in a little more detail and see how and why jade and feng shui have acquired this association with each other.

The History of Jade and Feng Shui Applications

Theres no mistaking the fact that jade is a popular metal element in Asian cultures, particularly in China. In ancient times, jade was abundant, and because of its softness it could easily be shaped into various forms, unlike diamonds and other stones which had to be worked tirelessly in order to be cut and polished.

The inclusion of Jade in feng shui was much later. True Feng Shui history does not teach the use of the element or claim anything magical about it. Yet it has been valuable element in ancient China.

Jade held the sort of place in the culture of the ancient Chinese empire that in the West was held by gold and diamonds. Not only used for luxury items and religious objects, jade was also used for the funerary accoutrement of royalty.

Introduction of Feng Shui to the West

Whenever a cultural practice lands on foreign shores, it is very vulnerable to becoming adulterated by contact with the new culture - and feng shui was no exception to this rule. Unscrupulous feng shui practitioners out to make money from as-yet feng shui ignorant westerners would try to sell them on the healing properties of feng shui - for a price of course. Jade was already associated with Chinese culture in the Western mind, making it easy for newcomers to feng shui to believe these hucksters. This cemented a relationship between feng shui and jade in the minds of many in the West.

However, the real teachings of feng shui dont include anything special regarding jade. It is not considered lucky and doesnt have special healing powers. If someone were to introduce a metal element into a room, or wanted to add artwork for aesthetic purposes, then using jade in feng shui applications may work that way, but in reality, that is where this stones use stops.

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