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Your skin is a reflection of your underlying health. Good nutrition including fresh vegetable juice such as carrots can play a role in creating better-looking skin. Carrot Juice is used for skin health to provide curative and preventative properties for healthy glowing skin. The largest organ in the body, our skin is the first defense against germs and the environment. One of the best ways to slow the aging of skin is to ensure the skin is well hydrated by consuming fresh juice and plenty of water each day.

Carrots are regarded as the 'herbal healer' of skin diseases as they promote the repair of skin tissue. Carrot juice is a valuable source of Vitamin A, which is a major vitamin for skin health. Carrots are rich in antioxidants, including phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals, which protect, nourish and moisturize the skin. Nutrition received from carrots helps to reduce photosensitivity to promote skin renewal and protect the skin from sun damage.

Carrot juice acts as an anti-inflammatory and revitalizes and tones the skin. Cosmetically, carrots are used to treat dermatitis, eczema, rashes and wrinkles caused by free radicals. Carrot juice is also used to assist in the healing of cuts and abrasions. Complexion problems due mainly to toxic overload in the body and an acidic condition in the blood can be stabilized through consumption of carrot juice. Potassium in the carrots helps to neutralize the excess acid and the vitamin A assists the liver in flushing toxins from the body.

A recent study in the Netherlands found a significant link between skin condition and the level of vitamin A in the blood. Natural vitamin A in the form of Beta Carotene is abundant in fresh carrot juice thereby negating the need for vitamin A supplements.

Vitamin A deficiencies in the body include: premature wrinkling, skin impurities, acne, dry, scaly and rough skin, especially on the arms and legs. Carrot juice applied daily is great for uneven skin tones due to blemishes and pigmentation. Extract juice from carrots and pineapple using a juicer: mix pineapple juice and carrot juice together, apply it on the face and wash off after 15 minutes. Use this daily to achieve clear and even toned skin.

Drink carrot juice in small doses, as the body is unable to assimilate more than 8oz of carrot juice at a time. Large consumptions of carrot juice daily over a period of weeks may result in a yellow tinge to the skin. At best it will give a healthy glow to your tan. The skin discoloration is completely harmless and occurs primarily on the hands and feet. Either your body is unable to process carotene properly or your liver is toxic. Either way for healthy nutrition it is important not to concentrate on only one juice source.

A healthy skin is achieved internally through a nutritious diet incorporating fresh vegetable juice. Carrot juice is effective in maintaining and enhancing a soft, smooth disease free skin. An invigorating and refreshing juice, start drinking carrot juice today and tell me if you see a difference in your skin

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Steve Prefontaine was born January 25, 1951 in the small town of Coos Bay, Oregon. His father Raymond, was a carpenter and his mother Elfriede was a seamstress from Germany. Steve Prefontaine was a typical high school boy and wanted to play football and the traditional sports. Prefontaine though was too small for these sports and decided to run.

Steve Prefontaine started his running career at Marshfield High School and became one the most sought after runners in the United States. He was undefeated in cross country and track his junior and senior year. Pre was very versatile and could run a 1:54 800 meter to a 13:52 5000 meter race. His senior year at Marshfield High School he set the American record in the two mile run.

Coach Bill Bowerman of the University of Oregon took notice of Pres talent and recruited him heavily. The fall of 1969 Steve Prefontaine showed up on campus and ran cross country in the fall. By the time he finished his career at Oregon University he won an impressive seven NCAA national titles: three in cross country, 1970, 1971, and 1973 and four in the three-mile in track, 70, 71 72 and 73. Steve Prefontaine was also the first athlete to win four consecutive NCAA track titles in the same event. He also held eight collegiate records including the 3 mile and 6 mile races in which have not been broken.

Steve Prefontaine continued on with running career and made the 1972 Olympic team in the 5000 meter run. He ran a gutsy race and led most of the last mile, but ended up 4th, one place out of the medals. Pre was an icon in Oregon and people would fill the seats at Hayward Field to watch Steve run. He never lost a race at Hayward field and graced the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine. His fans would cheer from him at the mere site of him. Before it was said and done Steve Prefontaine he broke his own or other American records 14 different times.

Steve Prefontaine was also involved with his community. He volunteered at Roosevelt Junior High School and started a running club at the Oregon State Prison. He often corresponded with many of the inmates to give them hope. He was very outspoken how the Amateur Athletic Association (AAU) treated the amateur athletes. If it were not for him track and field athletes of today would not be in the bargaining position they are in.

Steve Prefontaine died on May 30, 1975 driving home from a track meet he put on earlier that day. He had just set the American record in the 5000 meter race and his MG convertible sports car hit a rock and overturned killing him. Pre was only 24 years old. The news of his death shocked the running community world wide.

Steve Prefontaines legacy will live on forever. There have been two movies about his life and there is a track meet held in his honor every year. The Prefontaine Classic is held Hayward field featuring some of the best track and field athletes of the world. High and college runners keep his memory alive by posting some of his famous quotes on there shirts. As long as there is track and field Steve Prefontaine will always be remembered.

John Hopple is the owner of Justrunners a website that sells running shoes and 4' x 2.5' cloth Steve Prefontaine Posters. To purchase running posters, go to my website and make sure to check out other Track and Field posters as well.

Are there any benefits to having a housesitter care for my property instead of just "locking and leaving" my home when I am away? Many of the homeowners who advertise their homes and properties in The Caretaker Gazette had originally planned to just "lock and leave" their homes while they travel. Some of them did just that and returned home to find their vacant homes had been vandalized while they were away. In several cases, the homeowners found that, because they were away for an extended period of time and their homes were left vacant, their homeowner's insurance policy did not cover the losses. In addition to living in a home and being a presence on the property, a housesitter can also keep an eye on your plumbing and electrical systems, indoor and outdoor plants and gardens, appliances, and pools and fountains. If you have house pets or animals on your property, a housesitter can take care of them when you are away.

How do I know I can trust the person who is applying as a housesitter?

The relationship between a property owner and housesitter, like any business arrangement, should be mutually beneficial to both parties. When you advertise for a housesitter, you should ask for a minimum of three current, checkable professional or personal references. Many homeowners prefer to contact the references directly and speak with them, rather than relying on a photocopied letter provided by the applicant. In some instances, a homeowner may ask for a copy of a driver's license from the prospective housesitter. Sometimes a property owner will ask for a security deposit or arrange for the housesitter to be bonded. If possible, speak with the applicant on the phone, get to know one another, and then arrange for an in-person interview. During the in-person interview, take the prospective housesitter on a tour of your home and property. Be sure to invite them to ask any questions they might have about your home and the housesitting arrangement.

How do I compensate a housesitter?

In exchange for looking after your property, the housesitter receives, at a minimum, free accommodation. Beyond that, you may wish to provide additional compensation. This may be in the form of a small stipend, use of a vehicle, paid utilities, food, online access, etc. We have some housesitters who sit for the same families year after year while the homeowners live abroad for part of the year. Those homeowners have brought back some very beautiful and interesting gifts from their travels as a way of saying "thank you" to their housesitters.

Should I keep in contact with the housesitter while I am away?

Most of our property owners are connected to the internet and check in periodically with the housesitter via email. Other property owners prefer to phone in and speak with the housesitter directly. In some situations, the housesitter may forward mail and messages to the homeowner and will include a brief note updating them on any situations that arose during the homeowner's absence.

What if there are problems, such as plumbing and electrical malfunctions, which arise while I'm away and the housesitter is not qualified to repair them?

It is important to leave a list of names of people who the housesitter can contact in the event of an emergency, whether major or minor. The list will usually include a plumber, an electrician, the pool service, a veterinarian (if there are animals on the property), etc.

Are there any other things that I should do prior to turning my home over to the housesitter?

You and the housesitter should sit down together and work out a written agreement. Be sure to include small details that are important to you and the housesitter. Both the housesitter and homeowner should sign this written agreement. The agreement protects both you and your housesitter.

I am a homeowner who has housesitters look after my home when I travel but I would like to housesit too. Is such an arrangement possible?

We have many subscribers to The Caretaker Gazette who are both homeowners and housesitters. They often work out a home exchange arrangement where they housesit a home in another geographic area while the homeowners of that home housesit their house. These arrangements are often international in scope. Many Gazette subscribers find that, after they take a housesitting assignment from The Caretaker Gazette, they need a housesitter for their own property. They will then run an ad in The Caretaker Gazette for a housesitter who can care for their home during the time period that they will be away.

I think I am ready to find a housesitter for my property. I've never written an ad before. How do I get started?

Gary C. Dunn, Publisher and Founder of caretaker.org
You can place an ad online, via our secure website or email your ad directly to us. We are always happy to review and edit an ad and will make suggestions that will improve your ad's effectiveness. For more information on housesitting and caretaking, you might want to visit our blog: caretakergazette.blogspot.com

Hair Care Professional- Breaking One In

Beauty Salon- It is so important for us to find the right beauty salon so that we can have the right look at the right time. However, there are certain things that beauty salon owners don't want you to know.

According to the September 13, 2005 issue of the LA Times, soon after Hurricane Katrina passed through the states of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama beauty salons with power and water reopened. Women who had lost EVERYTHING flocked to those open beauty salons. They wanted to look good even though they did not have a place to live. They wanted and needed professional hair care.

This fact alone confirms your intuition about the absolute necessity of finding the right beauty salon. This holds true for a beauty salon Santa Monica, or a beauty salon Long Beach, Mississippi.

Let me give you some general guidelines and tips to use when you are looking for a new beauty salon. I will also include some helpful suggestions about how to deal with your hair stylist.

1. How far is the beauty salon from your home or work? Is it convenient to either or both?

2. Telephone the salon. Ask if their hair care stylists have experience with your type of hair. For example, is your hair long, curly, textured or exposed to frequent changes to hair color, heat and the elements?

3. Search the Internet for reviews of beauty salons in your work or home zip codes.

4. It seems obvious, but it's crucial: Who do you know whose hair looks fabulous? Ask them where (and to whom) they go.

5. When you get to the beauty salon what does the atmosphere FEEL like to you? Is it peaceful or stressful? Which do you prefer?

6. Are you greeted right away or are you forced to wander around or twiddle your thumbs until someone attends to you?

7. If you've made an appointment is it kept?

8. Is the beauty salon clean and well organized? Does everything seem to be in its place?

9. How is the staff dressed? Are they dressed appropriately to your taste?

10. What does the hair of the staff look like to you? Is the hair of the staff professionally done or is it sloppy?

Ok, you've decided that the beauty salon environment is satisfactory, now how do you deal with the hair stylist?

11. Collect and bring pictures that are appropriate for your type of hair. The biggest beauty salon hair disasters occur when your hair stylist doesn't understand what you want. Pictures help convey your message.

12. Don't immediately go for a cut, take it slower. Book a blow-dry with your selected stylist. Ask, if you were to cut my hair, how would you do it? Once you've set aside the time for a real consultation, here are some key questions to ask yourself as you talk to your stylist:

DO YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE with the hair care stylist? You should like his or her sense of style. This means clothing, grooming, personality, everything.

IS THE STYLIST ASKING YOU questions, giving ideas and suggestions that relate to your personality, rather than pointing to a style on the wall or in a book?

IS THE HAIR CARE STYLIST ADDRESSING the health of your hair, not just proposing to cut off split ends? The two of you should be talking about conditioners and rinses that enhance shine and bounce, and special treatments that can prevent or repair damage done by the environment, such as pollution, sun, chlorine, humidity, or dry air.

ONCE YOU'VE AGREED ON A LOOK, does the stylist preview how you'll need to blow it dry, wash it, and maintain it? These are all things to think about before actually getting the cut.

If you can answer most of the questions to your satisfaction, then you've probably found a beauty salon and a hair stylist that will make you look fabulous. If you cannot, then move on to the next beauty salon on your list.

Take the above tips with you when you come to Next Salon in Santa Monica, CA. We think that you'll find that you came to the right beauty salon.

Noori Daili specializes in making women and men look luscious and desirable. She is the founder and owner of Next Salon at 2400 Main Street in Santa Monica, California 90405. Call now at 310-392-6645 and mention this article for a 10% savings on hair service appointments. For more info go to the beauty salon website. Online appointments are welcome.

You have probably heard stories about the effectiveness of an autism diet. If you are the parent of an autistic child, you may be tempted to try it so that you can help improve the brain functioning and development of your child. While many conventional doctors do not usually recommend a special diet for an autistic child, there are plenty of stories out there indicating that an autism diet can actually help your child with more focus and reduced autistic symptoms.

Autism is a major problem. There are more reported cases of children with autism. Chances are good that even if you do not have an autistic child, you will know someone who does.

Most commonly, an autism diet is a casein-free and gluten-free diet. This simply means that you need to eliminate dairy products (casein) and wheat products (gluten) from your child's diet. When you first learn about how to start on an autism diet, you may think that this would mean that your child cannot eat a lot of things. It is true that implementing an autism diet requires a lot of determination and hard work because you may need to do more home cooking.

However, if you really do decide to put your child on a gluten and casein-free diet, there are still things that they can eat. They can eat, for example, a lot of meats, fruits and vegetables, as well as anything else that does not contain casein or gluten. You will need to source for such foods sold outside or prepare them yourself.

Of course, it will not be easy to implement an autism diet for your child. It will not be easy to keep your child from eating things like pizza and most snack foods. Also, though, your child does not necessarily have to eat the gluten and casein. It can reach them, through their skin, in other ways. For instance, many cleaning products, sticker glue, vinegar and other things around the house contain gluten or casein.

If you do decide to put your child on the gluten and casein autism diet, you may decide to jump right into it or you might ease your child into it slowly. You may even decide to put the entire family on the diet, to keep things simple and, if you do, you might find yourself feeling some positive benefits as well.

The good news, if you have an autistic child and want to try the autism diet, is that, due to more instances of Celiac Disease, manufacturers are producing more gluten-free alternative foods. People with Celiac Disease cannot process gluten. However, do note that these still cannot beat preparing and cooking for your child from scratch.

There are many resources in books or online on how to start an autism diet. It is also important that you observe your child's reactions from this special diet. Before starting on an autism diet, you should note down in a journal your observations. Keep records about what you feed your child and take periodic reviews to see if there are any improvements in his or her autistic symptoms.

Sandra Kim Leong shares about autism diet and other therapies for children with learning disabilities. She draws on her experience as a mother to an autistic child. To read her posts, please visit http://www.autismdietplan.com