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For 4 years I sat in the waiting room at my daughter’s dojo while she was being taught how to defend and protect herself.  For some reason I just never made the connection between her defending herself and growing as a skilled female Martial Artist and me defending myself and growing as a skilled female Martial Artist.   

I always attended the belt testing sessions and I watched many adults and children progressing through the ranks of the belt system.  I was always happy for them but I still didn’t see any relation to their skills and my life.  It happened to me after one particular belt testing session.  I watched a woman who had been in the dojo for perhaps 2 years as she earned another belt plus she had lost a significant amount of weight since she started training in Shotokan karate.  I caught a glimpse of the deep satisfaction she was experiencing and I suddenly realized this was not simply for my daughter but it was for me too. 

I signed up immediately and began an incredible journey.   I knew little about dojos or karate etiquette but I found myself enjoying and appreciating the required rules of respect.  So seldom in our society do we experience the kind of respect we are all entitled to receive and we are seldom held to a standard where we must exhibit rules of respect. 

I have been training for 5 years and I can proudly say that I, a woman of 47 years of age, am a 3rd degree brown belt.  I have shed some tears and experienced more physical injuries than I care to remember, however, the physical and mental benefits that I have experienced cannot be replaced.  The sense of satisfaction I feel is beyond measure.

I feel physically and mentally capable of defending myself should I ever have too.  I have learned from my Martial Arts training to be aware of my surroundings and I carry this into my life every day.   I did experience a level of fear in my life prior to my training.  This fear has been replaced by confidence.  I know that if ever I am attacked I have an extremely good chance of prevailing.  

I really enjoy the physical benefits that have come along as a bonus.  With the physical demands of training comes the ability to eat and enjoy food without much worry of weight gain. To look at me you wouldn’t know that my body has become extremely muscular providing me with a great deal of strength. 

If you are feeling stuck in a rut and you are bored with the gym and pilates and yoga classes and you think you are too old to learn a new skill like Shotokan karate then please  think again and give it a try.  I have friends at the dojo that are in their 50s and have never felt better.  Watch for my next blog titled “Women and Empowerment with Martial Arts”.   

hot wax hair removal

Most women seem to constantly be fighting the war with unattractive hair sprouting out all over their bodies and faces constantly. Even though many women don’t like to talk about it much, for the most part all of them have to do something about it on an almost daily basis. Being required to shave your legs everyday is a completely tiring process and gets old with time. For many placeson the body that you don’t want to have any hair, shaving is not an option that you would want to use. An example would be your eyebrows. For this reason many women have opted for hot wax hair removal to shed themselves of that unsightly hair on their faces and bodies.

Hot waxing to get rid of unwanted hair has been around for many years now really. There are pros and cons involved in using hot wax hair removal, but there are many people who won’t stop using the method ever. There was a time when I was told a really funny story about a woman who tried hot wax hair removal for the first time. It truly turned out disastrous, but there was a lot of truth to be told in it. If you have ever tried to use the hot wax hair removal method for getting rid of your hair then you can testify that the initial time you try it, it is not easily done, but when you figure it out then you have found a proven and practical way to rid yourself of all that unwanted hair.

It should be known that hot wax hair removal is only a temporary method to remove unwanted hair. The permanent method to rid yourself of the hair you don’t want is by the technique of laser hair removal. But even this process isn’t perfect. Hot wax hair removal is something that can be done in the privacy of your own home, or you can choose to have a pro at a salon do it for you. Whichever way you decide it is all up to you. Quite a few women do not do it themselves for time constraints so they pay someone else to do the waxing for them. The choice is always yours and is totally a personal decision.

If you decide to give hot wax hair removal a try then you should be told that quite a few of the hot wax products you can purchase in department stores have a cheap wax that doesn’t grab the hair good enough and will not get all of the hair. Be sure to purchase a quality hair removal product , preferably one from a supplier that has a good reputation so you can be assured of getting the results that you expect. All hot wax products are not the same and you get what you pay for. Just some hot waxing food for thought.

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Nov

Herbal Skin Care

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The Best in Skin Care

 

Today skin care is taken to a new level, and many people consider herbal skin care to be the best choice when considering natural skin care. These natural skin care products provide revitalizing nutrients and anti-oxidants that help keep your skin beautiful and ageless. Herbal skin care contains all natural herbs, with no added preservatives and no additional oils. Some of these products are known for their anti-aging properties, making this type of skin care the very best in keeping you looking young and giving you the most beautiful skin you have ever had. It is not only used to improve the look of your skin, but it also improves the health of your skin, special nutrients help moisturize and revitalize your skin leaving you with a clean, clear and beautiful finish.

 

What Makes Herbal Skin Care So Special?

Today there are many skin care products out there and buying the one for you can get a little confusing. But, with all the products around today one of the truly best choices are the herbal skin care products that do not add any animal fats, excess oils, or anything that might cause irritation for people with sensitive skin. Since everyone has a different skin type, herbal skin care is perfect because it can provide each skin type with the nutrients it needs to stay beautiful. 

 

Most of these skin care products also provide a powerful sunscreen to protect your delicate skin from harmful UV rays. Most people do not realize how sensitive their skin is from the sun, a good sunscreen is important to keep your skin protected from cancer causing UV rays, and most cosmetics and skin care products do not carry enough protection in their formula. You can even grown many of the herbs used in these types of skin care products in your very own garden. Chamomile, lavender, sage, and lemon balm are all easily grown in your home garden or even in a few flower pots.

 

Herbal Skin Care and the Health of Your Skin

Herbal skin care helps your skin function properly. With all that your skin goes through in one day, you need something that will replenish and renew your skin. UV rays, stress, and pollution – all of these result in damage done to your skin. Natural skin care contains vitamins that heal your skin and leave you looking your best. Your skin is ever growing and changing, and it needs the necessary vitamins and minerals to keep it healthy, just like any other part of your day to day life you should take special care when it comes to your skin.

Natural skin care products can be found at your local beauty supply store or online, but be sure to read the labels carefully, so that the ingredients are all natural, and contain no added preservatives or unnecessary oils or fatty acids. Some companies that sell these products claim that they are 100% natural, but it is a good idea to read the labels so that you are absolutely sure that they are completely and 100% natural. Remember that skin care is important and you should never neglect to care for your skin properly. It will keep you happy, healthy, and beautiful for years to come.