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For those of you who prefer to keep your “undergarments” under your garments, here is a little sewing tip on how to sew “lingerie clasps” or “strap holders” to keep your bra straps in the proper place.

Make these discreet clasps from lining fabric or even rayon hem tape or ribbon.

They really help keep bra straps and lingerie from showing and also act as an anchor to keep wide necklines from falling away from the body and exposing everything from neck to waist every time you lean over.

These clasps can be attached to the inside at the shoulders and at the widest point of some necklines to control the dress and straps.

Here is how to make lingerie clasps.

From lining fabric:

1. For each clasp, cut a straight strip of fabric 1-3/4″ long and 3/4″ wide.

2. Fold the strip in half lengthwise, right sides together.

3. Stitch 1/4″ from the fold.

4. Turn strip right side out and press with seam along one edge.

5. Turn in raw edges at the ends and slip stitch.

You can also use 1/2″ wide ribbon or seam tape to make the clasps. Just cut 1-3/4″ long; fold the width in half to 1/4″ and top stitch.

Put on the dress or top over the lingerie you intend to wear with it and mark with pins where you want the clasps to be attached.

Clasps always open toward the neck.

Sew the end of the clasp farthest from the neck to the shoulder seam. Sew half of a small snap to the free end.

Sew the other half of the snap to the shoulder seam beneath the end of the clasp to line up with the snap already on the clasp.

For a wide neck, sew an additional set of clasps inside the neck in the same way. Attach the clasps to the facing or lining of the garment.

Now you have total control of those wandering straps and fall away wide necklines.

It just makes sense!

©2006 Marian Lewis - All Rights Reserved

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Anyone who makes candles will need a good candle making supply and can easily find a wide variety of wholesale products on the internet. Casual candle makers can easily restock their candle making supply at a local retail or craft store, but the serious crafter may want to consider buying in bulk.

A number of online candle making supply stores showcase everything from wax, wick, molds, essential oils and fragrance, coloring and even equipment to help crafters increase their candle making supply without decreasing their wallet size. If at all possible, it’s always a good idea to buy in quantity because many wholesalers offer terrific candle making supply discounts.

Depending on the vendor, some wholesalers will only sell to businesses. If you have a business license, this includes you. If not, you will need to obtain a license if you want to order. Not all wholesalers abide by this policy, but be sure to read the terms before making a purchase.

In addition to the convenience of shopping online for candle making supply wholesalers, crafters often find a wealth of tips and tricks to help their candle business soar. If you are thinking of selling candles as a business, you will need to increase your candle making supply in order to keep up with the demand. Candles, especially those that contain scents, are very popular at craft shows, internet auctions and through website orders. If you plan to make candles as a hobby, and perhaps give as gifts to friends and family, you will want to have an ample candle making supply on hand.

When shopping for a candle making supply, crafters should look at various types of wax and coordinating wicks, popular fragrances and molds. There are a great number of candle molds, which allow candles to take a unique shape. For example, a crafter who wanted to make a candle that resembles an ice cream sundae would need a coordinating mold. The fragrance for such a candle could be chocolate or vanilla depending on the color of the candle. This is just an example of the array of possibilities, which are truly limitless. In fact, the only limit to candlemaking is that of the crafters imagination.

When purchasing from a candle making supply wholesaler for the first time, order only a small amount. The reason for this technique is so that you can test the shipping time and quality of the vendor and experience their customer service. You would not want to place a large order only to learn that half of the products were missing when the package arrived or that the quality was less than desired. When shopping, always try to deal with established companies who possess a good reputation with the Better Business Bureau and who offer a reasonable return policy. If you are running a business, shipping time for your candle making supply will be very important to being able to create new products. The internet has created a whole new world for anyone interested in increasing their candle making supply, which was earlier limited to local stores and excessive prices.

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As anyone who has been reading my blog posts know, I often like to point out news in countries from around the world that have benefitted from legalized online poker. Politicians who gate up on their high horses to decry the immorality of gambling (they are wrong, by the way) also don’t realize online poker can add much needed revenue to a local economy.

For example, the recent official sanctioning of online poker in Italy is turning out rave financial reviews according to preliminary figures released by Microgame and Gioco Digitale, the two online companies tabbed to offer government-database linked online poker to Italian citizens.

Despite being open only three hours a day during the Sep. 5-7 opening weekend, the sites drew several thousand real-money players, according to Poker Player News. Those figures jumped again when the hours were expanded, and estimates are that hundreds of thousands of Italians may be playing on the sites within the next few months. Many larger Euro-based poker sites will also be integrating their software within Italy’s new framework in the near future, the newspaper site reported.

For those governments where online poker is illegal and being fought against by politicians, all I ask is to please look at the facts, and you will see you are wrong.

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Hotel Cavour is a affordable 3 star hotel in Rapallo, located in Galleria Raggio 20

Hotel Cavour is located in the Rapallo city centre, within walking distance from the sea and elegantly inserted among typical Ligurian facades, with pastel coloured buildings, one next to the other, caracteristic of the "Riviera landscape".

Inside you can feel the warm, confortable atmosphere of Riviera homes, as Hotel Cavour is especially dedicated to people who want to come and spend long holidays, enjoy life, and forget daily problems, all solved by our staff.

Hotel Cavour has six Junior Suites and 21 rooms, all different one from the other, tub with a common furniture style, characterised by warm natural wood finishings and Mediterranean colours.

Every rooms is fitted with air conditioning, telephone, Mini-bar, Sat TV, safe. You may also relax in the hotel’s hydromassage and sauna facility. The cuisine is accurately selected and tasty, focused on a Mediterranean diet, universally recognised as the most healthy.

Property Amenities
Air conditioning in public areas
Pets allowed
Highway
Safe Box
Garage
Accessible for handicapped
Restaurant
Railway Station

Planning a trip to Italy? The top 3 destinations in Italy are Rome, Venice and Florence, but you can also consider other destinations in Italy: check our page for Hotel Deals in Italy and check wikitravel to get more information about your destination in Italy.

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Smokers are 5 times more likely to suffer from a heart attack in their 30’s and 40’s than non-smokers. Smoking related illness kill 40% of smokers before they reach retirement. Quitting smoking is the most powerful health measure a smoker can take. Risk is directly associated with the number of cigarettes smoked per day.

The toxins in tobacco find their way into the bloodstream, which intern affects every organ and tissue in the body. It damages the blood corpuscles, the nervous system and causes poor circulation.

Smoking puts extra strain on the body and puts it in a weakened state which can lead to serious illnesses such as lung cancer, emphysema, bronchitis, oesophagus cancer, bladder cancer, heart disease and ulcers. Smoking can make symptoms of other conditions such as arthritis, the menopause, osteoporosis and male impotence worst.

By quitting smoking, within weeks you will regain your sense of smell and taste, the lungs will improve causing less shortness of breath and wheezing, within two years the risk of an heart attack has halved, within three years the risk of a heart attack has regain to that of a non-smoker and within ten years the risk of lung cancer has halved.

Try quitting smoking by using methods such as nicotine replacement therapy, hypnosis, exercising, using artificial cigarettes and eating wild oats which will help to reduce cravings.

The following supplements may help if you are quitting smoking.

Antioxidants

Copper

Kava kava

Magnesium

Multivitamin and minerals

Selenium

St John’s wort

Vitamin C

Vitamin E

Zinc

Stewart Hare C.H.Ed Dip NutTh

Advice for a healthier natural life

website: http://www.newbeingnutrition.com

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Over the years, amino acid usage has become more and more popular in supplement form. Why? Because many people have come to realize just how much they can benefit from these valuable supplements, and how these acids can provide benefits ranging from improved growth hormone levels to improved cancer protection. Amino acids are essential to our bodies, and there are a number of ways in which we can ensure that we maintain adequate levels of these acids. One of the most common, convenient, and popular ways is through supplementary amino acid usage.

There are many benefits to amino acid usage as these acids are critical in the proper functioning of our bodies. You will find that many areas of your health can be improved by ensuring that you are no deficient in these valuable acids. Some of the benefits that amino acids offer include improved growth hormone levels, increased healing of acid-based ulcers, increased production of anti-oxidants in the body, prevention against hypertension and strokes, and a reduced risk of heart attacks.

How To Buy These Acids - Making A Safe Choice

You can buy a range of amino acids by going online, and you can get these supplements at really low prices. However, in order to ensure that you buy wisely you should always opt for products produced at pharmaceutical standard GMP facilities, as you can then take your acid supplements safe in the knowledge that they meet the necessary safety standards. You want to buy amino acid supplements made with high quality ingredients to ensure that you get maximum benefit from topping up your amino acid levels.

Adam Minsky runs http://www.nutritional-supplement-resources.com
where he reviews all the latest trends in vitamin and nutritional supplementation.
If you want to keep up with the very latest information on Amino Acids and health food supplements generally then visiting this site is an absolute must!

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I have good news for you! The answer is both yes and no, depending on how you look at it.

NO, the nutriceuticals do not CAUSE anything bad to happen, nor for that matter anything good. They don’t directly get rid of any health problem (as it is easy to mistakenly give them credit for doing), nor do they cause any, such as headaches or rashes.

I like to tell people that the PRODUCTS DO NOT WORK (in directly giving you the results)–the BODY WORKS!

All the products do is provide the body with essential nutrients, and the results from doing that, putting it from the bottle into the body, is that the body creates the results (and the Designer, who made the body to heal itself deserves the credit).

I like to say that the miracle is in the body, not in the bottle. But if you put what’s in the bottle into the body, you can get a miracle.

And, what is in the bottle will not help you unless you put it into your body!

YES– the products can be the reason a person gets a rash or welt, NOT because they caused it, as a drug could cause a side effect, but because the body is creating the rash or welt, or the whatever undesirable effect.

Why would the body do such a thing?

Because it is the most intelligent thing the body can do under the circumstances–it is often referred to as a healing correction. It is actually very good news when a person experiences something perceived as negative, such as a rash or headache. The reason for this is because this is solid evidence that the person REALLY needed the products, and that the body has been awakened and re-energized to do something.

All of a sudden the body has the resources and energy to begin healing itself. Part of this healing process involves getting rid of stored chemicals and toxins that up until now, the body did not have enough energy and resources to do–sort of like not having enough energy and time to clean your house, and after years of minimal cleaning, it accumulates a lot of dirt.

So when you start this overdue “house cleaning”, the dust and dirt get stirred up in the process. To get rid of the dirt, you have to get into it, until the job is completed.

But if the organs of elimination are not able to handle this new load of “dirt” (toxins and chemicals it is now getting rid of), the intelligence of the body realizes that it is TOO DANGEROUS having these toxins floating around in the blood waiting to be expelled through the normal routes, because they can cause too much damage, now that they are out of “storage” (usually in the fat).

So it wisely expels them through EMERGENCY EXITS, such as the skin, which shows up as a rash or welt. This is referred to as a healing correction, or a healing crisis. It is a good sign that the body is doing something to restore its health.

It is sort of like what happens if your foot “goes to sleep.” As it wakes up and the numbness starts to go away, you will feel an uncomfortable prickly feeling, like needles. Sure, this is not comfortable, but it is actually a good sign that your body is recovering, and it is a very temporary problem. Or would you rather the foot stay numb for the rest of your life?

So as your body and organs “wake up”, and the “numbness” inside starts to go away, you will sometimes feel things that are uncomfortable–but if you understand what is really happening, you will be very happy about it.

It’s like the master teacher said 2000 years ago–Do not judge according to appearance, but judge (evaluate, interpret) according to knowledge(righteous judgment).

So what do you do about this uncomfortable healing correction?

1. APPRECIATE it. Be thankful for it–don’t resent it or be afraid of what is happening. If you understand it, you will be glad to endure it.

2. SUPPORT it by doing things to open up the normal passages of elimination, such as drinking plenty of purified water (8-10 glasses or more a day) and getting enough fiber (raw fruit and vegetables, a manna cleanse product). 2-3 tablespoons of refined coconut oil per day may also help with elimination (I[Ray] do this myself everyday for the immune support that coconut oil provides–it is the most healthy oil you can consume. It also supports your thyroid function, which can help you lose weight).

3. BE PATIENT. It usually will only go on for a few days, though sometimes it could be several weeks.

4. If after doing the first three things it is still too severe, you can REDUCE the amount of nutriceutical supplement intake temporarily, so the body can catch up while you are doing the first three things. Reducing the amounts is not necessary, but it is an option–or a person could actually stop taking the product entirely, but I don’t normally recommend that.

We hope this is helpful. To more fully understand and appreciate how the body works, we recommend the book, How to Cure and Prevent Any Disease. We believe this book will help you immensely, in many areas–nutrition is only one component of health and longevity.

Note: This advice is not intended to take the place of a physician’s proven care. Always consult a physician before attempting to follow any of this advice.

Zach Thompson works internationally as a Glyconutritional Consultant. He lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of rural Virginia. He serves primarily the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, & New Zealand. His clients range from Professional & Olympic Athletes to those with auto-immune disease & children with Learning Disabilities. He uses exclusively Pharmaceutical-Grade
Glyconutritonals, & Dietery Supplements that meet or exceed the criteria set forth by The Council for Responsible Nutrition in his practice. The consumption of Organic & chemical-free foods along with a low-glycemic diet plan is an integral part of of his clients path to wellness. You can get more information at: http://www.myglyconutrientstore.com .

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I have stayed in a lot alpine skiing resorts such as Les Gets, Chamonix, La Tania and Montgenevre, however in my experience in all my ski holidays Chamonix France constitutes our number 1 area to go for ski holidays in France.

The birthplace of alpine history and home to the moving Mont Blanc - at 4807m the EU’s greatest mountain - Chamonix village features a unrivaled snow track record, a abundant winter season (Nov-May), unmatchable extreme skiing, and vistas to die for. So Chamonix Haute Savoie has an global repute for some of the most spectacular, challenging, and elating alpine skiing procurable anyplace in the cosmos.

The Chamonix valley is huge and puzzling, and that’s before one even count the near skiing resorts; including La Rosiere, Val Thorens, Les Arcs, Flaine and Brevent.

The Mont Blanc skiing pass includes nine Chamonix town, and 14 territorial skiing regions; on pistes upwards of 3843 metres, as many as 260 snowboarding lifts, and 710 kilometres of piste - with the bulk of the snowboarding mountains higher than 2020m. It caters for each grade from beginners including expert skiers. Click on our ski fields section for detailed look at all of the favourite fields: Les Menuires, La Chavanette, Chastreix-Sancy, Risoul, Montroc and Les Orres.

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According to a recent ABC News poll, Americans are showing a strong tendency of ignoring Mom’s advice by consistently skipping
breakfast. In fact, almost half of the population between the ages of 18 and 54 skip breakfast on a regular basis.

Skipping breakfast has been shown to guarantee lower performance at the workplace and in the classroom, ensuring tired brains, sluggish bodies and cranky moods. There is a center in the brain that registers when the body is missing nutrients. By mid-morning, many breakfast-cutters may indulge in a pick-me-up like coffee or a candy bar, but this is hardly enough to truly sustain the body until lunch time. Besides, we’re the most prone to making unhealthy meal choices and eating
larger-than-life portions when we’re super-hungry. Let’s keep it real. What would a growling stomach choose: a Big Mac with
fries or a Caesar salad?

Are You a Breakfast Bum?

If breakfast were a class, how often do you cut? Many of us that don’t eat breakfast happen to have very valid reasons as to
why (or so we think). Here’s our response.

“I’m trying to lose weight”

Skipping meals does not help you to lose weight. As a matter of fact, it appears to make weight control more difficult for reasons stated
above. Also, research shows people that eat breakfast regularly tend to be leaner than people who skip. Let’s put it
this way: to help the body to conserve energy as it goes without food, the body’s metabolism slows while we sleep. Feeding
your body in the morning gives your metabolism the jump start it needsgiving you more energy and allowing your body to burn more calories throughout the day.

“I’m not hungry in the morning”

Don’t get it twisted: breakfast doesn’t have to be a full spread, four course meal. A hard boiled egg (yolk removed) with some hummus or just a small cup of good cereal with some soy milk will do the trick.
“I don’t have time. I need my sleep”
Let’s put this in perspective: the 10-15 minutes it takes to prepare and consume a humble breakfast would give you much more mileage than that extra 10-15 minutes under the covers.

“No time-the kids make it impossible”

Stuffing your kids’ mouths with Pop Tarts or Dunkin Donuts is not instilling good breakfast habits in your children. Studies show that children perform better in school when they’ve eaten a healthy breakfast. We know it gets hectic, but breakfast should be a priority and don’t forget to partake yourself. Children who see their parents eat breakfast are more likely to follow suit. Besides, quality time with the family seems to be dwindling these days. How about you and the kids sitting down for cereal using this time to discuss plans for the upcoming day? Heck, you can even use paper bowls and plates!

“Breakfast makes me more hungry”

We guarantee you that a protein-rich, Zone balanced breakfast will do no such thing. Breakfasts consisting of simple carbs such as white bread, bagels, refined grains such as corn and white rice and sugary kids’ cereals puts your blood sugar on the high end of the Richter scale. By that we mean they have a high glycemic index, which means they are broken down into
sugars in the body quickly. When your blood sugar comes down from the high, you’re ready to eat every and any thing that isn’t moving. Cereal selection is very important. Remember that you are counting on it for your day’s foundation.

If you have used two or more of these excuses for not eating breakfast, then you should definitely reevaluate your
relationship with the first meal of the day and find a way to make breakfast a part of your daily routine.

Ryan Joseph is a writer/researcher. More Zone Diet Information can be found at http://www.stayinginthezone.com

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Many artificial sweeteners get a bad rap, however some recent research proves otherwise with some of them. Take Xylitol for instance. Xylitol is a truly amazing substance. In addition to its cavity-preventive qualities, one controlled study associated its use with a re-growth of dental enamel, in effect reversing and healing existing cavities. Another study showed that breast-fed children whose mothers chewed xylitol gum during their pregnancies had less cavities than children of mothers who had fluoride treatments.

And it doesn’t end there. When it is used as an intranasal spray, xylitol can offer protection against ear and sinus infections by preventing bacteria from adhering to the cells lining the nose and sinuses. It also stimulates the body’s drainage system in the back of the nose where bacteria often accumulate.

As well as some health benefits, sweeteners are essential for diabetics.

Over the past few years artificial sweeteners have been linked to cancer and other diseases. As the case with many things, new studies pop up on a regular basis which constantly contradict each other. The bottom line is, for many of us who enjoy a bit of sweetness, these sweeteners are the only alternative to the calorie heavy sugar which is in so many of our favorite treats.

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